Philokalia Ministries

The Evergetinos: Book Two - Chapter XXXVII, Part II

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Sep 28, 2025
Explore the raw essence of the Gospel as presented by the Desert Fathers, emphasizing unconditional forgiveness and love for enemies. Delve into the significance of patience, using minor irritations as training for greater trials. Reflect on the transformative power of forbearance and the call to endure the faults of our neighbors, equating it to martyrdom. Uncover the dangers of social media provoking impatience, alongside the profound teachings of Christ on long-suffering, and the essential practice of dying to self for spiritual growth.
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INSIGHT

Bear The Living, Not Just Duties

  • Caring for the living means bearing their weaknesses and insults, not merely performing duties for the dead.
  • The fathers call us to love others by shouldering their burdens as a path to Christlike mercy.
ANECDOTE

Training Patience With Small Vexations

  • Brothers asked an elder why he tolerated boys using indecent words outside his cell and he explained it strengthens his practice of forbearance.
  • He used daily small vexations as training to endure greater trials without anger.
ANECDOTE

Thirteen Days Without Bread

  • An elder rebuked a boy once but then let him learn from his mistake and went without food when the boy locked away the loaves for 13 days.
  • The elder answered neighbors gently, showing long-suffering instead of shaming the youth.
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