5 Quotes & Sayings By The Desert Fathers

The Desert Fathers, or Desert Mothers, are several Christian ascetics who lived in the Egyptian desert, especially the Sinai Peninsula, during the late 3rd and early 4th centuries. Their writings provide spiritual guidance for spiritual seekers. The Desert Fathers are commonly considered to be among the earliest of the Christian writers. They are known for their ascetic lifestyle, which included severe fasting and other forms of self-denial.

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Rejoice always pray constantly and in all circumstances give thanks. The Desert Fathers
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Constant prayer quickly straightens out our thoughts. The Desert Fathers
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Do not want things to turn out as they seem best to you but as God pleases. Then you will be free from confusion and thankful in prayer. The Desert Fathers
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Whatever you do in revenge against your brother will appear all at once in your heart at the time of payer. The Desert Fathers