Calinic of Cernica, as a young monk, faced a severe test of obedience. His elder ordered him to plant a dried-up stick in the monastery garden and water it daily, despite it being obviously dead. Without questioning, Calinic diligently obeyed for months. One morning, the stick miraculously sprouted leaves and blossomed. This act of unwavering obedience and faith demonstrated Calinic's profound devotion to God's will and the transformative power of humility.

Lord, inspire us to follow the path of obedience with unwavering faith.

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