On Virginity
The holy look of virginity is precious indeed in the judgment of all who make purity the test of beauty; but it belongs to...
Fear Is Not In Love
What then do we say about him who has begun to fear the day of judgment? If love were perfected in him, he would...
Calling Shenoute A Prophet
I am not sure that Shenoute ever explicitly called himself a prophet, but others have used the label for him frequently. What have they...
A Monk Under Attack
When Abba Macarius dwelt in the great desert, he was the only one living as an anchorite, but lower down there was another desert...
Revealing Temptations?
A brother questioned an Elder, saying: “Father, must I seek the counsel of the Elders for all of the temptations which come passing in...
Monasticism Is?
To continue my reflections of my numerous spiritual counsel with monks and Bishops during my last retreat in the Egyptian desert, a definition of...
The Garden Of Monks
With the kind permission of Bishop Daniel (the Bishop of St Shenouda Monastery), we, the monks of the monastery, went on a spiritual retreat...
Becoming Liberated From Shameful Thoughts?
How can someone become liberated from shameful thoughts? Let us follow what St Basil has to say Concerning this topic:
We should confront these attacks...
Where Is The Joy?
All these monastic practices makes monasticism seem to be full of grief and sadness, where does joy fit in all of that?
At the...
Homily On Repentance
O repentance, how great are your consolations: the joy that is rooted in grief, and the happiness that is born of tears. The fruits...
