The Conferences of John Cassian (Part I)


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(4.9 stars; 7 reviews)

The Conferences were written by John Cassian at the request of Pope Leo. They document the conversations that Cassian had with the elders living in Scetis (the desert of Egypt), and about principles of the spiritual and ascetic life. The work would go on to be a classic for both the Western and Eastern monastic world, and would frequently be read at mealtimes. - Summary by ancientchristian (10 hr 1 min)

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Preface 6:04 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference I: On the Goal or the Aim of the Monk 1:06:24 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference II: Abbot Moses on Discretion. 58:08 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference III: Abbot Paphnutius on the Three Sorts of Renunciations. 59:20 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference IV: Abbot Daniel on the Lust of the Flesh and of the Spirit. 44:33 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference V: Abbot Serapion on the Eight Principal Faults. 1:04:45 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference VI: Abbot Theodore on the Death of the Saints. 51:58 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference VII: Abbot Serenus on Inconstancy of Mind, and Spiritual Wickedness. 1:12:21 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference VIII: Abbot Serenus on Principalities. 1:03:07 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference IX: Abbot Isaac on Prayer. 1:08:39 Gelesen von ancientchristian
Conference X: Abbot Isaac on Prayer. 46:40 Gelesen von ancientchristian

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(5 stars)

Saint Thomas Aquinas continually reviewed these essential conferences throughout his life. Taking his example, this is a very worthy venture and holy study.