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Fasting: John Cassian on Moderation in Fasting
Teaching on Fasting from John Cassian: John Cassian on Moderation in Fasting
Scripture Meditation: Lectio Divina: The Ladder of Monks
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Guigo II: Lectio Divina: The Ladder of Monks
Scripture Meditation: Martin Luther on Meditating on the Psalms
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Martin Luther: Martin Luther on Meditating on the Psalms
Scripture Meditation: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Origen: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture
Scripture Meditation: The Cloud of Unknowing: Beyond Words
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Anonymous: The Cloud of Unknowing: Beyond Words
Solitude and Silence: The Cell Will Teach You Everything
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Moses: The Cell Will Teach You Everything
Solitude and Silence: Evagrius on Stillness (Hesychia)
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Evagrius Ponticus: Evagrius on Stillness (Hesychia)
Solitude and Silence: Gregory the Great on Active and Contemplative Life
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on Active and Contemplative Life
Simplicity: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living
Teaching on Simplicity from George Fox: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living
Simplicity: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity
Teaching on Simplicity from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity
Confession and Self-Examination: Ignatius of Loyola: The Daily Examen
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Ignatius of Loyola: Ignatius of Loyola: The Daily Examen
Confession and Self-Examination: John of the Cross: Dark Night of the Soul
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John of the Cross: John of the Cross: Dark Night of the Soul
Confession and Self-Examination: The Puritan Practice of Self-Examination
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Richard Baxter: The Puritan Practice of Self-Examination
Confession and Self-Examination: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Isidore of Seville: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy
Worship: The Psalms as the Prayer Book of the Church
Teaching on Worship from Athanasius of Alexandria: The Psalms as the Prayer Book of the Church
Worship: John Chrysostom on Worship as a Way of Life
Teaching on Worship from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Worship as a Way of Life
Service and Hospitality: The Rule of Benedict: Welcoming Christ in Guests
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict: Welcoming Christ in Guests
Service and Hospitality: John Chrysostom: You Are the Priest of Your Home
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom: You Are the Priest of Your Home
Sabbath and Rest: The Sabbath in Jewish Tradition
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Mishnah / Talmud: The Sabbath in Jewish Tradition
Service and Hospitality: The Didascalia: Hospitality in the Early Church
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Unknown: The Didascalia: Hospitality in the Early Church
Sabbath and Rest: Benedict of Nursia: The Rhythm of Work and Prayer
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Benedict of Nursia: Benedict of Nursia: The Rhythm of Work and Prayer
Sabbath and Rest: Clement of Rome on Ordered Worship and Rest
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Clement of Rome: Clement of Rome on Ordered Worship and Rest
Community and Fellowship: The Rule of Benedict: Life in Common
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict: Life in Common
Community and Fellowship: Augustine on Friendship in Christ
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Friendship in Christ