From his very early entry into the monastery, a monk should occupy himself with all possible care and attention with...
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...
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...
His Delight Is In The Law Of The Lord
The Law occupies many chapters in the Book of Exodus. The Lord emphasised keeping, memorising and always following the Law;...
Stand Up For Prayer
“If prayer is fulfilled together with its outward forms, then this is the fulfilment, not only of psalmody, but also...
Obstacles To Reading The Bible
“Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ” – St. Jerome We all know that the reading of the Bible is...