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The Weariness That Comes at Sixty
There comes a point in life when a man realizes he is tired. Not depressed. Not hopeless. Not wishing for death. Simply tired. Tired in his mind, tired in his body, tired in his soul. He looks back and sees years of striving. Years of carrying responsibilities, meeting expectations, building projects, teaching, caring for others, solving problems, remaining accessible, pushing himself forward through discipline and determination. Much of it was good. Much of it served others.
Father Charbel Abernethy
2 days ago2 min read
When the Cell Begins to Close
Remaining Without Disappearing “Go, sit in your cell, and your cell will teach you everything.” — Abba Moses ⸻ Something is happening. That much is clear. But not everything that quiets the surface is the work of God. And not everything that feels like stripping is purification. There is a silence that opens the heart. And there is a silence that slowly seals it shut. From the inside, they can feel almost identical. ⸻ There comes a moment in the spiritual life when the outwar
Father Charbel Abernethy
May 24 min read
To Remain Is to Die
Consent without understanding, without possession, without self “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — Saint Peter There is a point where the spiritual life stops rewarding you. Not because God has withdrawn. But because you are no longer allowed to live from yourself. What once gave you a sense of direction begins to fail. What once sustained your prayer becomes dry. What once confirmed your identity no longer speaks. And you are left with somethi
Father Charbel Abernethy
May 14 min read
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