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Spiritual Disciplines

195 illustrations — Practices for spiritual growth tied to scripture

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Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: The Didache on Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from Unknown: The Didache on Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18Universalfastingearly church

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Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Athanasius on Fasting and the Incarnation

Teaching on Fasting from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius on Fasting and the Incarnation

1 Corinthians 6:19-20Universalincarnationbody as temple

Spiritual Discipline

Prayer: Liturgical Prayer and the Hours

Teaching on Prayer from Benedict of Nursia: Liturgical Prayer and the Hours

Psalm 119:164Universalliturgical prayerfixed-hour prayer

Spiritual Discipline

Prayer: Practicing the Presence of God

Teaching on Prayer from Brother Lawrence: Practicing the Presence of God

1 Thessalonians 5:17Universalpresence of Goddaily life

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Pachomius: Pachomius and the First Cenobitic Community

Acts 2:44-46Universalcenobitic lifefirst monastery

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: Basil the Great on Social Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Social Service

Matthew 25:34-40Universalsocial servicejustice

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Pseudo-Dionysius: Pseudo-Dionysius on the Divine Darkness

Exodus 20:21Universalapophatic theologydivine darkness

Spiritual Discipline

Worship: Early Church Worship: The Didache Pattern

Teaching on Worship from Unknown: Early Church Worship: The Didache Pattern

Acts 2:42UniversalEucharistthanksgiving

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: Augustine on Friendship in Christ

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Friendship in Christ

Proverbs 27:17Universalfriendshipcommunity

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Origen on Fasting as Preparation for Revelation

Teaching on Fasting from Origen: Origen on Fasting as Preparation for Revelation

Exodus 34:28Universalpreparationrevelation

Spiritual Discipline

Worship: Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit in Worship

Teaching on Worship from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit in Worship

John 4:23-24UniversalHoly Spiritworship in Spirit

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: Eusebius on Sabbath as Time for Scripture

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Eusebius of Caesarea: Eusebius on Sabbath as Time for Scripture

Nehemiah 8:1-8UniversalScripture readinglearning

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: John Chrysostom on Shared Meals

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Shared Meals

1 Corinthians 11:17-22Universalshared mealstable fellowship

Spiritual Discipline

Confession and Self-Examination: John Climacus on Confession and Humility

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John Climacus: John Climacus on Confession and Humility

James 5:16Universalspecific confessionhumility

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: Arsenius: Flee, Be Silent, Be at Peace

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Arsenius: Arsenius: Flee, Be Silent, Be at Peace

Psalm 46:10Universalflightsilence

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: John Chrysostom: You Are the Priest of Your Home

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom: You Are the Priest of Your Home

Colossians 3:23-24Universaldomestic servicehousehold

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: Catherine of Siena: The Interior Cell

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Catherine of Siena: Catherine of Siena: The Interior Cell

Matthew 6:6Universalinterior cellactive contemplation

Spiritual Discipline

Prayer: Intercessory Prayer in the Reformed Tradition

Teaching on Prayer from John Calvin: Intercessory Prayer in the Reformed Tradition

James 5:16Universalintercessionprayer for others

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from John Climacus: John Climacus: The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Proverbs 10:19Universalladderspiritual progress

Spiritual Discipline

Confession and Self-Examination: Bernard of Clairvaux on Self-Knowledge

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Bernard of Clairvaux: Bernard of Clairvaux on Self-Knowledge

Proverbs 9:10Universalself-knowledgehumility

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: John Cassian: Bringing the Desert West

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from John Cassian: John Cassian: Bringing the Desert West

Psalm 70:1Universalsolitudeprayer verse

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Augustine on Fasting and the Heart

Teaching on Fasting from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Fasting and the Heart

Isaiah 58:6-7Universalfastinginner transformation

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Jerome: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

Psalm 46:10Universalspiritual restinner peace

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Basil the Great on True Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on True Fasting

Isaiah 58:6-7Universalfastingjustice