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Spiritual Disciplines

195 illustrations — Practices for spiritual growth tied to scripture

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Spiritual Discipline

Scripture Meditation: John Chrysostom on Daily Bible Reading

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from John Chrysostom: John Chrysostom on Daily Bible Reading

2 Timothy 3:16-17Universaldaily readinghabit

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Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Tertullian on Stations: Fasting in Community

Teaching on Fasting from Tertullian: Tertullian on Stations: Fasting in Community

Acts 13:2-3Universalcommunal fastingstation days

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: The Sabbath in Jewish Tradition

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Mishnah / Talmud: The Sabbath in Jewish Tradition

Genesis 2:2-3UniversalSabbathrest

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: Origen on the Spiritual Sabbath

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Origen: Origen on the Spiritual Sabbath

Hebrews 4:9-11Universalspiritual Sabbathinterior rest

Spiritual Discipline

Worship: Tertullian on Christian Worship Practices

Teaching on Worship from Tertullian: Tertullian on Christian Worship Practices

Acts 2:42Universalearly worshipagape feast

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: Ephrem the Syrian: Service as Hymn

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Ephrem the Syrian: Ephrem the Syrian: Service as Hymn

James 1:27Universalservice as worshippoor

Spiritual Discipline

Worship: Augustine on Singing as Double Prayer

Teaching on Worship from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Singing as Double Prayer

Psalm 47:6-7Universalsingingdouble prayer

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: Augustine on Rest in God

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Rest in God

Psalm 62:1Universalrest in Godpeace

Spiritual Discipline

Confession and Self-Examination: The Desert Mothers on Humility and Honesty

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Amma Theodora / Amma Sarah: The Desert Mothers on Humility and Honesty

1 Corinthians 15:10Universalhumilityspiritual pride

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: Gregory the Great on the Servant-Leader

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on the Servant-Leader

Mark 10:43-45Universalservant leadershipcompassion

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: Meister Eckhart on Detachment

Teaching on Simplicity from Meister Eckhart: Meister Eckhart on Detachment

Matthew 16:24-25Universaldetachmentfreedom

Spiritual Discipline

Prayer: The Prayer of Examen

Teaching on Prayer from Ignatius of Loyola: The Prayer of Examen

Psalm 139:23-24Universalexamenself-examination

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model

Mark 1:35UniversalAnthonysolitude as preparation

Spiritual Discipline

Worship: Augustine on Music and Worship

Teaching on Worship from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Music and Worship

Psalm 150Universalmusicworship

Spiritual Discipline

Worship: Justin Martyr on Sunday Worship

Teaching on Worship from Justin Martyr: Justin Martyr on Sunday Worship

Acts 20:7UniversalSunday worshipWord and Table

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: Ambrose of Milan: Silence Before God

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose of Milan: Silence Before God

Psalm 39:1Universalsilenceself-mastery

Spiritual Discipline

Scripture Meditation: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture

1 Corinthians 13:1-3UniversalScripturelove

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: Gregory the Great on Community and Humility

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on Community and Humility

Philippians 2:3-4Universalhumility in communityservant leadership

Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

Matthew 6:19-21Universalintentional livingspending

Spiritual Discipline

Service and Hospitality: Augustine on Loving Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Loving Service

1 Corinthians 13:1-3Universallovemotive

Spiritual Discipline

Fasting: Desert Fathers: Fasting as Spiritual Combat

Teaching on Fasting from Evagrius Ponticus: Desert Fathers: Fasting as Spiritual Combat

Daniel 1:12-16Universalspiritual warfaredesert tradition

Spiritual Discipline

Solitude and Silence: Abba Anthony: The Father of Monasticism

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Anthony: Abba Anthony: The Father of Monasticism

Matthew 4:1-2Universalsolitudedesert

Spiritual Discipline

Sabbath and Rest: John of Damascus on Sunday as the New Sabbath

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John of Damascus: John of Damascus on Sunday as the New Sabbath

Psalm 118:24UniversalLord's Dayresurrection

Spiritual Discipline

Confession and Self-Examination: Evagrius on Naming the Thoughts

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Evagrius Ponticus: Evagrius on Naming the Thoughts

2 Corinthians 10:5Universalnaming thoughtsself-observation