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Simplicity: Clement of Alexandria on the Right Use of Wealth

Teaching on Simplicity from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on the Right Use of Wealth

wealthdetachmentgenerosityMark 10:17-27
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Worship: Jerome on Singing the Psalms

Teaching on Worship from Jerome: Jerome on Singing the Psalms

singingPsalmsdaily worshipEphesians 5:19
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Worship: Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit in Worship

Teaching on Worship from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit in Worship

Holy Spiritworship in SpiritdoxologyJohn 4:23-24
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Service and Hospitality: Ambrose of Milan: Duties of the Clergy to Serve

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose of Milan: Duties of the Clergy to Serve

justicemercyserviceMicah 6:8
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Service and Hospitality: Gregory the Great on the Servant-Leader

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on the Servant-Leader

servant leadershipcompassionhumilityMark 10:43-45
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Service and Hospitality: Augustine on Loving Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Loving Service

lovemotivejoyful service1 Corinthians 13:1-3
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Service and Hospitality: John Cassian on Serving with Right Intention

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from John Cassian: John Cassian on Serving with Right Intention

hidden serviceintentionanonymityMatthew 6:1-4
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Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest and Worship Together

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest and Worship Together

rest and worshipactive restLord's DayGenesis 2:2-3
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Sabbath and Rest: Irenaeus on the Eschatological Sabbath

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus on the Eschatological Sabbath

eschatological resthopeeternal SabbathHebrews 4:9-11
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Community and Fellowship: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Ignatius of Antioch: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity

church unitybishopsubmissionJohn 17:20-23
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Sabbath and Rest: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Jerome: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

spiritual restinner peacedaily SabbathPsalm 46:10
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Prayer: Macarius the Great on Prayer and the Heart

Teaching on Prayer from Macarius the Great: Macarius the Great on Prayer and the Heart

heart prayerdepthinterior lifePsalm 51:10
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Community and Fellowship: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Unknown: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics

sharinggenerositycommunity ethicsActs 4:32
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Community and Fellowship: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Pachomius: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community

cenobitic lifefirst monasterycommon lifeActs 2:44-46
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Fasting: The Rule of Benedict on Moderation in Food

Teaching on Fasting from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict on Moderation in Food

moderationmealsgratitudeProverbs 25:16
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Scripture Meditation: Ephrem the Syrian: Scripture as Poetry and Song

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Ephrem the Syrian: Ephrem the Syrian: Scripture as Poetry and Song

poetrymusichymnsPsalm 119:54
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Solitude and Silence: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Pseudo-Dionysius: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness

apophatic theologydivine darknessunknowingExodus 20:21
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Simplicity: Augustine on Ordered Love

Teaching on Simplicity from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Ordered Love

ordered loveprioritiesdisordered desireMatthew 6:33
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Simplicity: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything

Teaching on Simplicity from Abba Anthony: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything

renunciationfreedomjoy in povertyMatthew 19:21
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Confession and Self-Examination: The Desert Mothers on Humility and Honesty

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Amma Theodora / Amma Sarah: The Desert Mothers on Humility and Honesty

humilityspiritual prideDesert Mothers1 Corinthians 15:10
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Worship: Clement of Alexandria on Singing to God

Teaching on Worship from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on Singing to God

new songmusichuman as instrumentPsalm 96:1
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Worship: Justin Martyr on Sunday Worship

Teaching on Worship from Justin Martyr: Justin Martyr on Sunday Worship

Sunday worshipWord and Tableearly liturgyActs 20:7
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Worship: Gregory of Nazianzus on the Festivals of the Church

Teaching on Worship from Gregory of Nazianzus: Gregory of Nazianzus on the Festivals of the Church

church calendarfestivalsparticipationColossians 2:16-17
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Service and Hospitality: Ephrem the Syrian: Service as Hymn

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Ephrem the Syrian: Ephrem the Syrian: Service as Hymn

service as worshippoorhymnodyJames 1:27
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