desert fathers – One Voice United

Abba Joseph asked Abba Nisteros, “What should I do about my tongue? For I cannot control it.” And the old … More

Abba Nilus said, “All the things you can do to defend yourself against a brother who has wronged you will … More

Abba Zeno was journeying in Palestine, he grew tired and sat down near a cucumber field to eat. Presently, the … More

A disciple came to Macarius the Elder one day and said: ‘Macarius, what must I do to save my soul?’ … More

“A continuously happy life produces extremely unhappy consequences.” – St. Ambrose of Optina

“According to thy mercy, pour out upon me, who am miserable, at least one small drop of grace to make … More

Abba Poemen also said this about Abba Isidore that whenever he addressed the brothers in church he said only one … More

“Macarius said also, ‘If you are stirred to anger when you want to reprove someone, you are gratifying your own … More

“When the senses are contained in silence, one sees what treasures the soul contains.” – St. Markarios

“Once the abbot Macarius, after he had given the benediction to the brethren in the church at Scete, said to … More