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Words from the Desert

Words from the Desert

By: Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle
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A conversation between four Benedictine monks on the Desert Fathers, their lives, and their writings. The monks read through passages in the writings of the Desert Fathers and, drawing upon their experiences and learning in the monastery, discuss them in order to hand on the tradition of the wisdom of the Fathers.

Whatever walk of life you find yourself in, this down-to-earth and simple wisdom is an ever-ancient and ever-new guide to well-being and holiness. Episodes are scheduled to come out about every other week!

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Episodes
  • Ep. 19: God's Power to Build

    Ep. 19: God's Power to Build
    Jun 16 2026

    The brothers finish off the sayings of Abba Alonius with two beautifully concise sayings that manage to encapsulate the teaching of the Gospel. Dwelling upon the might of God and His power to build us up, and the single-hearted focus that we all ought to have, Alonius bids us farewell having been mightily enriched.
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    44 mins
  • Ep. 18: Peace in God Alone

    Ep. 18: Peace in God Alone
    May 23 2026

    In this episode, the brothers are given quite the challenge with a single saying from Abba Alonius. It is short, simple, and yet extremely profound in advising us to a single-hearted focus upon God. The brothers also welcome a guest on this episode in Abba Paul the Simple.
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    42 mins
  • Ep. 17: A Married Man in the Desert

    Ep. 17: A Married Man in the Desert
    May 16 2026

    The brothers tackle in this episode the sayings of Abba Amoun of Nitria, one the three great founders of desert monasticism and one who was married prior to taking on monastic life. The things he learns and teaches reflect this in some way, and are excellent counsel for all who would seek the path of perfection.
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    37 mins
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