St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey
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From the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Monasticism
To think or ponder on evil makes the heart unashamed; but to destroy evil, through self-restraint and hope, breaks the heart's pride. (St. Mark the Ascetic)
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Articles from the Monastic Library
» Stories from the Desert - on St. John the Theban
» Stories from the Desert - on Abba Macarius of Alexandria
» Stories from the Desert - on Abba Cassian
» Stories from the Desert - on St. Basil the Great
» Stories from the Desert - on Abba Matoes
» Stories from the Desert - on Abba Isaac, Priest of the Cells
» What is Monasticism?
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Koiahk Praises (recorded at the monastery)

Sermons on Monasticism
» Calmness in Monasticism
» Detachment
» Thoughts Warfare
» Silence