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Do Not Reach Beyond Your Measure
St. Isaac the Syrian on humility, costly prayer, and the wisdom that refuses both pride and idleness “There is an order for every work, and for every discipline there is a fixed time.” — St. Isaac the Syrian, Homily XXI Synopsis of Tonight’s Group on the Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian Homily 21 paragraphs 7-13 There is something extraordinarily beautiful in the way the aged elders speak to Isaac. They do not flatter him. Neither do they crush his zeal. They recogn
Father Charbel Abernethy
14 hours ago6 min read
When Conscience Becomes Quiet
On belonging, uncertainty, and learning to stand before God when no one can tell you what comes next “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” — Isaiah 30:15 There are seasons when conscience seems to ask for a decision. And there are seasons when it asks for something more difficult. To stand before God without one. I have found myself in such a season. Things that once seemed settled no longer seem so. A form of life that
Father Charbel Abernethy
Oct 116 min read
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