Macarius the Great, also called Macarius the Egyptian (to distinguish him from Macarius of Alexandria) is one of the most...
Putting On Christ
All the works, visibly done in this world, are done out of a certain hope of enjoying one’s labors and...
Monastic Principals – Book Review
Monastic Principles By Fr. Raphael El Baramousy, St Shenouda Monastery Publications As I flicked through the pages of ‘Monastic Principles,’...
Instructions To A Monk
My son, listen and be wise, accept the true doctrine, for there are many ways. Be able to obey God...
The Glory Of The Priesthood
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...
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...
Causes For The Abandonment Of God
Perhaps the single most all-encompassing text of Evagrius on abandonment is found in the Gnostikos. Its presence in that particular...