2:5 - “Knowledge” between divine and satanic methodology
"Knowledge"! This word, which carries within itself the ability to seduce the human heart, is equivalent to its passion for divinity. Isn't she the goddess of our time? […]
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
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.
Book Eleven: On the Spirit of Vainglory
In a dangerous presentation, Saint John Cassian presents to us the danger of the sin of vainglory. All other sins, no matter how malicious they are used
Book Five: On the Spirit of Gluttony
The sin of gluttony and not eating! God created man to work in heaven (Genesis 2:15), not to bow down with all his physical and psychological being beneath
Method and ideas of Saint John Cassian
Sources of his thought Quasten believes that Cassian's spiritual teachings depend on the Bible in addition to his connection with Alexandrian theological thought, especially in...
His writings: First: Institutions for the company system
In Marseille, at the request of Bishop Castor, Cassian drew up the following two works: First: Institutions for the Company System. Second: Debates. (*a) Cassian's situation
Sermon Fifteen: The Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:1-16
1. Introduction to the Beatitudes, escaping the love of pretense and show off. “And when he (Jesus) saw the crowds, he went up into the mountain, and when he sat down, he came to him
Sermon Twenty-One: The Epistle to the Romans - Chapter Twelve: 4-13
“For as in one body we have many members, but not all the members have the same function. Thus we are many people
Sermon Twenty: The Epistle to the Romans - Chapter Twelve: 1-3
“I urge you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service of worship” (Romans 12:1).
The nineteenth sermon: The Epistle to the Romans - Chapter Eleven: 7-36
1 “What then? Israel did not obtain what he sought, but the elect obtained it, and the rest were hardened.” (Romans 11:7) The Apostle Paul said:
Sermon Eighteen: The Epistle to the Romans - Chapter Ten
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved” (Rom. 10:1). 1 Again we find the apostle Paul