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On Discretion in Reading the Patristic Books on the Monastic Life
The books of the holy Fathers on the monastic life must be, read with great caution. It has been noticed that novices can never...
Apophthegmata Patrum
The Apophthegmata Patrum is an extraordinary anthology. In its pages, one finds “a diverse band of colorful characters, wild adventures, and stinging, memorable ‘one-liners.’”...
Why Do The Monks Wear Black?
Why Do the Monks wear Black?
It has been recorded in the monastic literature such as the (Historia Monachorum) that the community of monks that...
Why Do We Address The Bishop As ‘My Lord’?
Why do we address Bishops as Rabbi “My lord”? While we have one Lord God. Who said: "But you, do not be called 'Rabbi';...
Singing The Psalms?
The brethren said, “By what means did the Fathers sing the Psalms of the Holy Spirit without wandering of mind?”
The old man said, “First...
Relaxation During Pentecost?
How can one practice relaxation of fast during the Pentecost and still keep his spiritual life intact?
St John Cassian answers this question in...
Seeing God Through Love Of Neighbour?
St Theodore once asked Apa Pachomius “I desire you to tell me, O my father, that I shall see God; otherwise, what good is...
Praying Continually?
How can man pray continually, as the body becomes ill through constant prayer? What limit ought there be to prayer? And suppose I am...
How Do I Benefit From What I Read?
How do I benefit from what I read?
Whoever reads much with meditation, exercises his spiritual senses for the intent that he finds an...
Convincing Others About My Monastic Calling?
How do I convince my family and friend about my monastic calling?
When Moses asked Pharaoh to let the children of Israel go to the...
