PHILOKALIA MINISTRIES

Abba Arsenius and the disciple “Learn where there is wisdom, where there is strength, where there is understanding; that you may know also where there is length of days and life, where there is light of the eyes and peace.” — Baruch 3:14 A brother came to Abba Arsenius and said: Disciple: Abba, I have come seeking wisdom. Arsenius: Why? Disciple: So that I may know what to do. The old man was silent. The brother waited. He had walked many days to hear a word from Arsenius, an