Conferences of John Cassian

John Cassian
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In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

Episodes

  1. Feb 11

    001 - Preface

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    6 min

  2. Feb 11

    002 - Conference I On the Goal or the Aim of the Monk

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    1h 6m

  3. Feb 11

    003 - Conference II Abbot Moses on Discretion

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    58 min

  4. Feb 11

    004 - Conference III Abbot Paphnutius on the Three Sorts of Renunciations

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    59 min

  5. Feb 11

    005 - Conference IV Abbot Daniel on the Lust of the Flesh and of the Spirit

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    45 min

  6. Feb 11

    006 - Conference V Abbot Serapion on the Eight Principal Faults

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    1h 5m

  7. Feb 11

    007 - Conference VI Abbot Theodore on the Death of the Saints

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    52 min

  8. Feb 11

    008 - Conference VII Abbot Serenus on Inconstancy of Mind and Spiritual Wickedness

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    1h 12m

  9. Feb 11

    009 - Conference VIII Abbot Serenus on Principalities

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    1h 3m

  10. Feb 11

    010 - Conference IX Abbot Isaac on Prayer

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    1h 9m

  11. Feb 11

    011 - Conference X Abbot Isaac on Prayer

    In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

    47 min
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In the Conferences, John Cassian shares profound insights from his dialogues with the revered elders of Scetis, a remote desert in Egypt. Written at the request of Pope Leo, this remarkable work explores the core principles of spiritual and ascetic life. Its wisdom transcends time, becoming a cherished classic in both the Western and Eastern monastic traditions, often read during mealtimes to inspire reflection and growth. - Summary by ancientchristian

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