In this episode the brothers start off by considering the forging of virtues, and then move on to tackle one of the "hard" or "strange" sayings of Abba Anthony in order to give you an idea of what to do when you come across one of the sayings that is just plainly weird. With that, they finish up the sayings of Abba Anthony and move on to those of Abba Arsenius, again bringing to mind how our actions are directed towards the end of union with God. Here they discuss how all people are able to flee the world and be alone with God.
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Ep. 4: "Ask your father and he will tell you"
In this episode, the brothers focus on a couple of sayings of Abba Anthony that have to do with the strength of our fathers in the faith, and how we often can seem so weak. But don't despair! In our weakness God comes to our aid. So, at the same time, they consider how the great lesson that our fathers have to teach us is truly the mercy of God.
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Ep 3: Abba Anthony learns a lesson
In this episode, the brothers spend their time, by accident, on a single saying that they find extremely rich. The irony is that the saying is on silence, and the brothers seem to have a lot to say about it...
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Ep. 2: Abba Anthony tells us to get some rest
In this episode, the brothers continue studying the sayings of Abba Anthony that cover various some of the same topics as the previous episode, but focus especially on humility, fraternal charity, and even the importance of rest in the spiritual life.
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Ep. 1: Abba Anthony's first sayings
In our pilot episode, the brothers explore the first few sayings of Abba Anthony that cover various topics in the spiritual life, especially some rudimentary steps in humility, fear of God, and spiritual combat.
A conversation between four Benedictine monks on the Desert Fathers, their lives, and their writings. The monks read through passages in the writings of the Desert Fathers and, drawing upon their experiences and learning in the monastery, discuss them in order to hand on the tradition of the wisdom of the Fathers.
Whatever walk of life you find yourself in, this down-to-earth and simple wisdom is an ever-ancient and ever-new guide to well-being and holiness. Episodes are scheduled to come out about every other week!
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