[E10] The Desert Fathers on Silence | Living Incense

In this conversation, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the sayings of the Desert Fathers, focusing on silence as a vital spiritual practice. He explains who the Desert Fathers were, their dedication to monastic life in the desert, and how their wisdom applies to modern Christian living with discernment. Fr. Matthias discusses the balance between spiritual ambition and humility, the importance of guidance from a spiritual father, and how to approach others who may be progressing too quickly in their faith. He emphasizes silence not as avoidance but as an opportunity for inner reflection, prayer, and self-examination. The discussion also covers the dangers of inward judgment versus outward humility, the role of confession in cultivating self-awareness, and the challenge of maintaining authenticity amid external pressures like social media. Fr. Matthias highlights silence as a tool to foster deeper communion with God and to guard against pride and distraction. #DesertFathers #ChristianSilence #SpiritualWisdom #MonasticLife #Confession #InnerReflection #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org