The ninth meeting: with Father Ishaq (1) - about prayer
1- Introduction to what was promised to us in the second book of the Institutions[2] regarding the talk about perpetual, uninterrupted prayer that is achieved with the help of […]
Eighth meeting: with Father Serenus (2) - Presidencies
In the previous debate, the first dialogue took place with Father Serenus regarding controlling thought, and we saw the role of demons in dispersing thought. And he spoke
Seventh meeting: With Father Serenus (1) - Distraction and control of thought. Does Satan have power over us?
1- Introduction: As we wish to introduce Father Serenus to those with extremely jealous minds, this great man in his holiness and chastity, his answer is:
Sixth meeting: With Father Theodore - about the death of saints
1- Introduction In the province of Palestine, which is close to the village of Tequa, which was honored by the appearance of the Prophet Amos, there is a vast desert extending
Fifth meeting: with Father Serapion - the eight cardinal sins
1- Introduction In the Council of the Distinguished Fathers, there was a man called “Serapyon” who was distinguished by the grace of “discernment.” His words deserve to be recorded. This we asked of him
Fourth meeting: With Father Daniel - spiritual apathy and spiritual warfare - the lust of the flesh and the lust of the spirit
1- Introduction Among the great Christian philosophers we know Father Daniel, who not only imitated the inhabitants of the Scetis wilderness in all their virtues, but
The third meeting: with Father Paphnutius - the three stages of asceticism and the work of grace in our struggle
1- Biography of Bishop Paphnutius In the midst of that choir of saints who shine in the night of this world like bright stars, we saw the Blessed.
The second meeting: with Father Musa - distinction
1- Introduction: As we enjoyed the morning sleep and the light shone upon us, we began to ask Him to tell us what He promised us. Blessed Moses began to say:
Third article: True faith
The Lord’s thoughts are in our minds and hearts: David the Prophet says: “The Messenger: Your thoughts, O God, are with me, how abundant are they” (Psalm 139:17).
The second article: Pains, trials and sorrows
God allows suffering for our benefit: If any ship traveling on the seas is overtaken by storms and strong waves, it will be wrecked and sink, unless...
The first meeting: with Father Moses - purity of heart is the path to the kingdom
I now fulfill, as far as my weakness permits, the promise I made to Blessed Pope[i] Castor in the introduction to those volumes which
Book Twelve: On the Spirit of Pride
Pride is the root of all evil. Saint John Cassian’s article “On the Spirit of Pride” has special importance, not only for monks and hermits, but for everyone.