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40 Days in the Desert

On Starting Small: A Reflection on Longinus 1

Posted on February 17, 2024February 11, 2024 by stufffromthestuff

Some wisdom from Abba Lucius about not taking on more than we can chew.

Posted in 40 Days in the DesertTagged christianity, desert fathers, Lent, Sacred Practices, spirituality2 Comments

The Impossibility of Perfection: Abba Poemen 88

Posted on February 16, 2024February 11, 2024 by stufffromthestuff

Some wisdom from Abba Poemen about the impossibility of perfection in the spiritual life.

Posted in 40 Days in the DesertTagged christianity, desert fathers, Lent, Sacred Practices, spirituality3 Comments

Kill the Passions, Not the Body: Abba Poemen 184

Posted on February 15, 2024February 11, 2024 by stufffromthestuff

Wisdom from Abba Poemen about the body in spiritual disciplines.

Posted in 40 Days in the DesertTagged christianity, desert fathers, Lent, Sacred Practices, spirituality6 Comments

Scheduled Maintenance: A Reflection for Ash Wednesday 2024

Posted on February 14, 2024February 11, 2024 by stufffromthestuff

A short reflection on Ash Wednesday that introduces this year's daily Lenten series, '40 Days in the Desert'

Posted in 40 Days in the DesertTagged ash wednesday, christianity, desert fathers, Lent, spirituality4 Comments

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