A story in which the Desert path doesn't come off as well as it normally does.
Disturbed and Distracted: A Reflection on Abba Arsenius 25
On Preparation and Discernment: A Reflection on Abba Gelasius 6
An approach to discerning big vocations
The Remembrance of Sin: A Reflection on Abba Epiphanius 15
One of my favourite teachings of Jesus is that we will ultimately be judged by the same standards by which we judge others (Matthew 7.2). It’s an important part of his general assault on self-righteousness, and something we’d all be wise to keep in our awareness. Today’s Saying from the Desert Fathers is little other … Continue reading The Remembrance of Sin: A Reflection on Abba Epiphanius 15
Human Troubles: A Reflection on Mark 8.31-38 and Abba Ammonas 5
A quick look at the problem of 'human troubles' and how they can get in our way.
A Lesson on Balance: A Reflection on Abba Eulogius 1
A lesson about balance in the life of faith.
Matthew Root 