The Desert Mothers :
Earle, Mary C.
The Desert Mothers : spiritual practices from the women of the wilderness / Mary C. Earle. - Harrisburg, Pa. : Morehouse Pub., c2007. - 89 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction: where are the Mothers? -- Desert spirituality -- The little world of ourselves -- "Go to your cell" -- Learning the art of discernment -- Spiritual guidance: lovers of souls -- The practice of humility -- Showing up daily, or Becoming an ascetic -- Living a dedicated life: the ongoing practice of listening and choosing -- Becoming fully human -- The desert is for all of us.
9780819221568 (pbk.)
2006035215
Monastic and religious life of women--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Spiritual life--Christianity.
BR195.M65 / E27 2007
255/.9009015
The Desert Mothers : spiritual practices from the women of the wilderness / Mary C. Earle. - Harrisburg, Pa. : Morehouse Pub., c2007. - 89 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction: where are the Mothers? -- Desert spirituality -- The little world of ourselves -- "Go to your cell" -- Learning the art of discernment -- Spiritual guidance: lovers of souls -- The practice of humility -- Showing up daily, or Becoming an ascetic -- Living a dedicated life: the ongoing practice of listening and choosing -- Becoming fully human -- The desert is for all of us.
9780819221568 (pbk.)
2006035215
Monastic and religious life of women--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Spiritual life--Christianity.
BR195.M65 / E27 2007
255/.9009015