In the Heart of the Desert

Revised the Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers
Offers an introduction to spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers that brings their words to life for modern reader. In this book, the figures of early church chose lives of hardship and solitude, where they could point their hearts away from outward world and toward an introspective path of God's calling in a deliberate and individual way.
The Desert Fathers and Mothers - those early Christian ascetics who withdrew from the world to seek God - have influenced the spiritual lives of many people, from Saint Augustine to Thomas Merton. Their words, sometimes inspiring and uplifting, sometimes agonisingly painful, sometimes humorous, always speak straight from the heart. They resonate through the centuries because they tell the story of the "deserted" soul in its pilgrimage from darkness to light, from ignorance to truth, from sin to sanctity. This revised edition of Father John Chryssavgis' fresh and vital introduction to the spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers brings their words to life and provides a key which unlocks their relevance for the reader of today. It also features:·A preface by Sister Benedicta Ward·A translation of the 'reflections' by Abba Zosimas, an early Desert Father·16 Colour photos and illustrations and a map of the ancient Near East·A chronology of the most important Desert fathers and Mothers·A full bibliography·A new extensive index

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