St. Pachomius called St. Antony a pattern for those who pursued the life in the desert. This episode Dr. Jenkins unpacks what this means.
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Martyrdom and Monasticism
"Christian discipleship is one of leaving the world and following Christ. This episode Dr. Jenkins explores how the Church in the shadow of Martyrdom became the Church of monasticism, and why this shift was not as great as it might seem."
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St. Ignatius' Own Words on His Martyrdom
A cold has seized Dr. Jenkins, and so we have but an abbreviated version of Path to the Academy this week. You should however, read St. Ignatius of Antioch's beautiful Epistle to the Romans, as it will be discussed next week.
You can find it here: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/richardson/fathers.vi.ii.iii.iv.html
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Monasticism: Simplicity on the Path to Flame
Why do we have monks? Why do we have laity? Shouldn't all seek to lay aside all earthly cares all the time? This episode Dr. Jenkins explores the place of "simplicity" in the Christian life, both lay and monastic and how this informs the life of the desert.
Fr. Patrick Reardon interview. https://tinyurl.com/FrReardon
Are We All Cyborgs discount. https://tinyurl.com/cyborgsreduced
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The Monastic Pursuit of God: an Introit
This episode Dr. Jenkins begins looking at Orthodox Monasticism and the question of the search and pursuit of God.
Brasil