Balance of the heart : desert spirituality for twenty-first-century Christians / Lois M. Farag.
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TextPublication details: Eugene, Or. : Cascade Books, c2012.Description: xiv, 268 p. : ill., map, port. ; 23 cmISBN: - 1556359772
- 9781556359774
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Storms Research Center Main Collection | BX 2465 .F37 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 98646949 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-259) and indexes.
Part one. Follow me : the beginning of monasticism -- For God so loved the world : theology of the incarnation as foundation of desert monasticism -- Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ : the life of Anthony -- Part two. Introduction: Clothe yourselves with a new self : daily life in the desert -- Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly : scripture -- Thought captive to Christ : thought -- Pray without ceasing : prayer -- Treasure in heaven : renunciation -- The discernment of spirits : discernment -- God is love : love -- Keep watch over the door of my lips : the tongue, slander, silence, and judgment -- Clothe yourselves with humility : humility -- Be perfect : life of holiness -- Epilogue: Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.
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