Desert Fathers


The Sayings of the Desert Fathers: The Alphabetical Collection (Cistercian Studies, #59)
Desert Christians: An Introduction to the Literature of Early Monasticism
The Wisdom of the Desert: Sayings from the Desert Fathers of the Fourth Century (Shambhala Library)
The Way of the Heart: A Study of Contemplative Prayer and Inner Devotion
The Life of St. Anthony
John Cassian: Conferences
In the Heart of the Desert: The Spiritualilty of the Desert Fathers and Mothers (Treasures of the World's Religions)
Athanasius: The Life of Antony and the Letter to Marcellinus
Silence and Honey Cakes : The Wisdom of the Desert
Living With The Mind of Christ: Mindfulness and Christian Spirituality
The Ascent of Mount Carmel
Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality
Discovering God Through the Daily Practice of His Presence: Claiming God's Presence
Desert Wisdom:Sayings from the Desert Fathers
The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality
The Sayings of the Desert Fathers by Benedicta WardThe Forgotten Desert Mothers by Laura   SwanPoems for a Peaceful Soul by James-Patrick GeocarisWalking the Bible by Bruce FeilerDesert Fathers and Mothers by Christine Valters Paintner
Desert Spirituality
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“ A monk was told that his father had died. He said to the messenger, "Do not blaspheme. My Father cannot die. ...more ”
― Benedicta Ward

Helen Waddell
“ Two brethren made their way to the city to sell their handiwork: and when in the city they went different ways, divided one from the other, one of them fell into fornication. After a while came his brother, saying, "Brother, let us go back to our cell." But he made answer, "I am not coming." And the other questioned him, saying, "wherefore, brother?" And he answered, "Because when thou didst go from me, I ran into temptation, and I sinned in the flesh." But the other, anxious to help him, began ...more ”
― Helen Waddell, The Desert Fathers

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