After the Roman persecution died down in the early centuries of Christianity, in the intensity of the Egyptian desert men and women sought the Lord. They came there to pray always, purify their hearts, slay their demons and give wisdom to those who sought them out. If you wished to become a follower of their tradition, you could ask your spiritual father for a "word" to meditate on, or digest if you will, in order to bring forth aspects of its meaning. This word could be just a single word or phrase from the Bible, something wise or edifying said by one of the saints of the desert, or the Jesus Prayer itself. (More on that later). So, in that spirit, here are some simple reflections on texts from Scripture. May they prove useful for you on your journey.
Peace.
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