EPISODE · Aug 15, 2014 · 1H 13M
Conferences of St. John Cassian - Conference Six on the Slaughter of Some Holy Men Part II
from Philokalia Ministries · host Father David Abernethy
The group continued this week following Cassian’s discussion with the elder Theodore about the ability to be “ambidextrous” in the spiritual life; that is, the importance of being able to remain at peace in the face of prosperity or adversity. Our chief desire should be to avoid sin and to trust that God, in his providence, can make all things work for the good of those who love and obey Him. A lengthy discussion ensued about how such an understanding of things changes our approach to life and what we value. The group also discussed the experience of suffering in relation to Cassian’s teaching.
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The group continued this week following Cassian’s discussion with the elder Theodore about the ability to be “ambidextrous” in the spiritual life; that is, the importance of being able to remain at peace in the face of prosperity or adversity. Our chief desire should be to avoid sin and to trust that God, in his providence, can make all things work for the good of those who love and obey Him. A lengthy discussion ensued about how such an understanding of things changes our approach to life and what we value. The group also discussed the experience of suffering in relation to Cassian’s teaching.
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