Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden Bonus Roundtable: Take Up Your Cross (Desert Fathers in a Year)
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Feb 13, 2025 Join a captivating roundtable where participants explore the profound teachings of the Desert Fathers and their relevance today. Delve into humility and spiritual growth, highlighting community and perseverance. Discover the power of pausing before responding in conversations to cultivate thoughtful communication. Reflect on the joyous journey of embracing humility, sacrifice, and ascetic practices. Learn how personal sacrifice can deepen love in relationships and the importance of community support in fostering authentic connections.
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Following Jesus
- To follow Jesus, keep His word and embrace the cross.
- Separate from those who encourage descending from the cross, preparing for contempt and humility.
Theology of the Desert Fathers
- The Desert Fathers pursued a relational, experiential theology focused on understanding and living scripture.
- Their sayings reflect a deep engagement with faith, not just academic knowledge.
Invitation to Perfection
- Pursuing Christ is an invitation, not a command, allowing for personal growth and freedom.
- This pursuit is about heart and mind transformation, not achieving perfectionism.
