The Desert of the Heart: Daily Readings with the Desert Fathers

The Desert of the Heart: Daily Readings with the Desert Fathers
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Publisher : SLG Press
Total Pages : 66
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ISBN-10 : 9780728302907
ISBN-13 : 072830290X
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Book Synopsis The Desert of the Heart: Daily Readings with the Desert Fathers by : Sister Benedicta Ward SLG

Download or read book The Desert of the Heart: Daily Readings with the Desert Fathers written by Sister Benedicta Ward SLG and published by SLG Press. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fairacres Publications 179 The way of life of the fourth-century Desert Fathers, with its emphasis on solitude, silence and unceasing prayer, has inspired many modern spiritual writers. Why do the Desert Fathers have so much to say to us? To answer this question, Sister Benedicta presents some of the best and most illuminating stories and sayings from the desert. Readers will find spiritual wisdom, along with sharp humour and startling insight into human nature.


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