The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers Grief The death of a beloved

The death of a beloved animal friend can be one of the most difficult events we face

even as it sets an example for the accompanying prompt

what you hear within your own spirit is more significant than what he can say

In a visual age

The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers Grief The death of a belovedAs word of the wisdom and purity of the Desert Fathers and Mothers spread throughout the Roman Empire, Christians streamed to the caves of these hermits, seeking counsel on the interior life. The hermits ascetic practices and teachings were a shining witness to a living faith offering wisdom for both monastic and lay Christians. Encouraging humility, patience, prayer, introspection, and love, the Desert Fathers and Mothers have influenced centuries of