The Book Of The Elders: Sayings Of The Desert F... Official
: Grouped by spiritual virtues or topics, which helps readers explore specific disciplines like humility, prayer, or patience. Notable Wisdom and Practices
: Arranged by the name of the "Abba" (father) or "Amma" (mother) who spoke the words, such as Anthony the Great, Moses the Black, or Syncletica.
: A recurring theme is that silence often speaks louder than words. Abba Pambo famously told a visitor that if they did not benefit from his silence, they would never benefit from his speech.
If you are looking to read these sayings, several reliable versions are available: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks
: Monks combined manual labor, like weaving baskets or mats, with constant short prayers like "Lord, have mercy" to keep their minds focused on the divine throughout the day.
: Grouped by spiritual virtues or topics, which helps readers explore specific disciplines like humility, prayer, or patience. Notable Wisdom and Practices
: Arranged by the name of the "Abba" (father) or "Amma" (mother) who spoke the words, such as Anthony the Great, Moses the Black, or Syncletica.
: A recurring theme is that silence often speaks louder than words. Abba Pambo famously told a visitor that if they did not benefit from his silence, they would never benefit from his speech.
If you are looking to read these sayings, several reliable versions are available: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks
: Monks combined manual labor, like weaving baskets or mats, with constant short prayers like "Lord, have mercy" to keep their minds focused on the divine throughout the day.
