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Speaker 1
A participant in the Philokalia Study Group, offering insights and engaging in discussion on the topics of prayer, demons, and spiritual discernment.
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Mar 7, 2013
• 1h 7min
Nous Part Six - Prayer and the Cultivation of the Soul, Fathers Understand of Demons
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The guest, a member of the Philokalia Study Group, delves into the profound connection between prayer and the purification of the soul. They critique centering prayer and discuss the Desert Fathers' insights on demonic influences and spiritual warfare. Highlighting the challenges of modern spirituality, they emphasize discernment and vigilance against subtle temptations. Engaging stories illustrate the importance of prayer, fasting, and asceticism in overcoming spiritual adversities, urging listeners to cultivate a disciplined spiritual life in a secular world.
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