Timeless and contemplative sayings from the earliest Christian
sages of desert spirituality can be a companion on your own
spiritual journey.
The desert fathers and mothers were ordinary Christians living
in solitude in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, Syria and Arabia
who chose to renounce the world in order to deliberately and
individually follow God's call. They embraced lives of celibacy,
labor, fasting, prayer and poverty, believing that denouncing
material goods and practicing stoic self-discipline would lead to
unity with the Divine. Their spiritual practice formed the basis of
Western monasticism and greatly influenced both Western and Eastern
Christianity.
Their writings, first recorded in the fourth century, consist of
spiritual advice, parables and anecdotes emphasizing the primacy of
love and the purity of heart. Focusing on key themes of charity,
fortitude, lust, patience, prayer and self-control, the Sayings
influenced the rule of St. Benedict and have inspired centuries of
opera, poetry and art.
This probing and personal SkyLight Illuminations edition opens
up their wisdom for readers with no previous knowledge of Western
monasticism and early Christianity. It provides insightful yet
unobtrusive commentary that describes historical background,
explains the practice of asceticism and illustrates how you can use
their wisdom to energize your spiritual quest.
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