Desert Mothers
Desert Mothers
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At the dawn of Christianity, holy women went into the deserts of northern Egypt to give themselves totally to lives of prayer. The sayings and stories that come from these sages speak to us about living the Great Commandment. This title gives insights into the teachings of the desert mothers and provides a series of practical exercises.
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Desert Mothers by Spck
At the dawn of Christianity, holy women went into the deserts of northern Egypt to give themselves totally to lives of prayer. Today, we are gradually discovering more about these desert mothers: they were teachers, they were spiritual guides and sometimes they were leaders of monastic communities. The sayings and stories that come from these sages speak to us compellingly about living the Great Commandment. They never forget that love of God, love of neighbour and love of self are patiently knit together by daily practice. Their advice is down-to-earth, blunt, and savvy. The lives of these desert mothers, while often seeming strange and completely at odds with the lives of women today, challenge and subvert many of the cultural norms that hinder spiritual growth. Here, in this gentle introduction, Mary Earle gives thought-provoking insights into the teachings of the desert mothers and provides a series of creative and practical exercises to enrich and deepen your spiritual life.
Mary C. Earle is a spiritual director, retreat leader, writer and Episcopal priest. She is the author of Broken Body, Healing Spirit: Lectio Divina and Living with Illness and Beginning Again: Benedictine Wisdom for Living with Illness, and the co-author of Holy Companions: Spiritual Practices from the Celtic Saints.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780281059362 |
| ISBN 10 | 0281059365 |
| Title | Desert Mothers |
| Author | Spck |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SPCK Publishing |
| Year published | 2007-05-18 |
| Number of pages | 104 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |