The Evergetinos: Book Three - Chapter IX, Part V

Podcast: Philokalia Ministries · Father David Abernethy

Opublikowano: 2026-10-23

There is an intensity in the Fathers that can sometimes frighten us. They speak of vigilance, struggle, examination, tears, watchfulness, and the danger of negligence. St. Synkletike tells of a servant of God who watched the movements of his thoughts so carefully that he knew which appeared first, how long each assault lasted, and whether the struggle had grown stronger or weaker than the day before. Abba Nisthero tells the monk to examine himself morning and evening. Abba Isaiah says simply: consider every day where you have fallen short. Nothing about this is casual. <...