Words from the Desert

About Words from the Desert

A conversation between a few Benedictine monks on the Desert Fathers, their lives, and their writings. The monks read through passages in the writings of the Desert Fathers and, drawing upon their experiences and learning in the monastery, discuss them in order to hand on the wisdom of the Fathers. Whatever walk of life you find yourself in, this down-to-earth and simple wisdom is an ever-ancient and ever-new guide to well-being and holiness.

Publisher

Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Nov 2025

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   S2 Ep. 4: No Sadness!

   The first saying that the brothers discuss is from Abba Benjamin on thanksgiving, joy, and prayer at all times. The second considers the advice that Abba Biare gives to a young monk on what he must do and how it prevents acedia.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   S2 Ep.3: Rapt in Contemplation

   In this episode, the brothers discuss two more sayings from Abba Bessarion. The first deals with living in community, while the second considers the great heights of contemplation that the monk aspires to, not unlike the Cherubim and Seraphim!

3. 

   18 Sept 2026

   S.2 Ep.2: When you are at peace

   The brothers go through one of Abba Bessarion's saying about the different responses to times of peace and trial. God gives both, and how are we to receive them from His hands? Moreover, there are different reasons that peace and trial might come along, and it is important to discern what those reasons and sources are.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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