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Fasting: John Cassian on Moderation in Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from John Cassian: John Cassian on Moderation in Fasting

moderationbalancehumilityEcclesiastes 7:16
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Scripture Meditation: Lectio Divina: The Ladder of Monks

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Guigo II: Lectio Divina: The Ladder of Monks

lectio divinaScripture readingmeditationPsalm 1:2
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Scripture Meditation: Martin Luther on Meditating on the Psalms

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Martin Luther: Martin Luther on Meditating on the Psalms

PsalmsmeditationprayerPsalm 119:11
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Scripture Meditation: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Origen: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture

multiple sensesallegoryspiritual reading2 Corinthians 3:6
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Scripture Meditation: The Cloud of Unknowing: Beyond Words

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Anonymous: The Cloud of Unknowing: Beyond Words

contemplationsilencewordless prayerPsalm 46:10
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Solitude and Silence: The Cell Will Teach You Everything

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Moses: The Cell Will Teach You Everything

solitudesilencecellPsalm 46:10
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Solitude and Silence: Evagrius on Stillness (Hesychia)

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Evagrius Ponticus: Evagrius on Stillness (Hesychia)

hesychiastillnessthought observationPsalm 131:1-2
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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

contemplative lifeactive lifebalanceLuke 5:16
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Simplicity: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living

Teaching on Simplicity from George Fox: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living

plain livinghonestyequalityMatthew 5:37
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Simplicity: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

Teaching on Simplicity from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Wealth and Generosity

generositywealthsharingLuke 12:33-34
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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

examendaily reviewconsolationLamentations 3:40
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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

dark nightpurificationspiritual drynessJob 23:8-10
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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

self-examinationsinmortificationPsalm 139:23-24
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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

confessionmercyhope1 John 1:9
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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

PsalmsprayerworshipPsalm 95:1-2
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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

worship as lifeliturgydaily worshipRomans 12:1
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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

hospitalitywelcomingChrist in guestMatthew 25:35-40
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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

domestic servicehouseholdhidden serviceColossians 3:23-24
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Sabbath and Rest: The Sabbath in Jewish Tradition

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Mishnah / Talmud: The Sabbath in Jewish Tradition

SabbathrestJewish traditionGenesis 2:2-3
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Service and Hospitality: The Didascalia: Hospitality in the Early Church

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Unknown: The Didascalia: Hospitality in the Early Church

hospitalityearly churchwelcoming strangersRomans 12:13
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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

rhythmwork and prayerbalanceEcclesiastes 3:1
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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

orderrhythmcreationGenesis 2:2-3
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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

stabilitycommunity ruleperseverancePsalm 133:1
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Community and Fellowship: Augustine on Friendship in Christ

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Friendship in Christ

friendshipcommunitygriefProverbs 27:17
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