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Sacred Practices

When in Rome… : A Reflection on Abba Motius 1

Posted on February 22, 2024February 19, 2024 by stufffromthestuff

On receiving hospitality as well as we offer it.

Posted in 40 Days in the DesertTagged christianity, desert fathers, Lent, Sacred Practices, spirituality1 Comment

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

Year-End Practices (Reprise)

Posted on December 30, 2021 by stufffromthestuff

Regular readers will know that I take my end of year very seriously. I treat my process of looking back at the year that was and ahead to the year that is approaching as a sacred practice and it turns into one of the richest times of my year. If you are interested in taking … Continue reading Year-End Practices (Reprise)

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