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The Way of the Desert Elders: How the Wisdom of Ancient Christians Sustains Us Today
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Books > Spirituality > Classics
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| Author/Artist: |
LISA COLON DELAY |
| ISBN / ID: |
9798889835318 |
| Publisher: |
Broadleaf Books |
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PAPERBACK |
| Price: |
AU$39.95 |
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In wise and vivid prose, DeLay introduces us to a cast of characters who were both devoted and flawed. Like us, the desert abbas and ammas wrestled with gluttony, lust, greed, wrath, acedia, despondency, vainglory, envy, and pride. We meet the abba who'd been a crime boss, the amma who once traded sexual favors for a chance to travel, and the archbishop who fled his post because of a scandalous love affair. We learn about the stylite hermits, who lived atop pillars and drew tourists, and about the weaver who prayed so intensely while he worked that he wove a basket larger than himself.
DeLay brings the timeless sagacity of these spiritual companions to bear on our own barren times, offering reflection questions, prayers, and suggestions for crafting a rule of life. Desert spirituality doesn't mean going it alone; it means finding companions to walk with us. With their ordinary longings and extraordinary commitments, the desert elders can lead us toward peace, spiritual growth, and intimacy with God. |
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