TY  - BOOK
AU  - Earle,Mary C.
TI  - The Desert Mothers: spiritual practices from the women of the wilderness 
SN  - 9780819221568 (pbk.)
AV  - BR195.M65 E27 2007
U1  - 255/.9009015 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Harrisburg, Pa.
PB  - Morehouse Pub.
KW  - Monastic and religious life of women
KW  - History
KW  - Early church, ca. 30-600
KW  - Spiritual life
KW  - Christianity
N1  - 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
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip073/2006035215.html
ER  -