The work of the priesthood is done on earth, but it is ranked among heavenly ordinances and this is only...
The Life According To The Commandments Of The Gospel
From his very early entry into the monastery, a monk should occupy himself with all possible care and attention with...
The Body Aids The Soul In Prayer
The effort of bodily prayer can help those not yet granted real prayer of the heart. I am referring to...
Discernment Of The Fathers
A certain brother came to Abba Arsenius, and said to him, “My thoughts trouble me, and say, you can’t fast...
The Great Abba Shenoute
“There is a man in the south of Egypt called Shenoute. Whatever he says truly comes to pass.” – St...
Holy Scripture In The Life Of A Monk
During my last retreat to the monasteries in Egypt last January and in my numerous spiritual consultations with many of...
God Of My Silence
“Silence your lips that your heart may speak… Silence your heart that God may speak…” – The Spiritual Elder How...
How To Read The Bible
According to Saint Mark the Monk (“Mark the Ascetic,” fifth/sixth century), “He who is humble in his thoughts and engaged...
The Study Of Scripture Is An Instruction For Life
The study of inspired Scripture is the chief way of finding our duty, for in it we find both instruction...
St. Marys Virginity – A Biblical Reality
Aaron’s rod, in fact, is Mary. It is a type of her virginity. She conceived and bore the Son of...