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John Spiritual Disciplines

20 illustrations — Practices for spiritual growth tied to scripture

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Sabbath and Rest: Tertullian on the Lord's Day

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Tertullian: Tertullian on the Lord's Day

John 20:19-20UniversalLord's Dayjoy

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Worship: Hippolytus on the Eucharistic Prayer

Teaching on Worship from Hippolytus of Rome: Hippolytus on the Eucharistic Prayer

Luke 22:19-20UniversalEucharistTrinitarian worship

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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

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Community and Fellowship: Ambrose on Christian Friendship

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose on Christian Friendship

Proverbs 27:6Universalfriendshiphonesty

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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

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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

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Fasting: Clement of Alexandria on Fasting and Knowledge

Teaching on Fasting from Clement of Alexandria: Clement of Alexandria on Fasting and Knowledge

Daniel 9:3Universalfastingknowledge

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Prayer: Contemplative Prayer: The Interior Castle

Teaching on Prayer from Teresa of Avila: Contemplative Prayer: The Interior Castle

Psalm 46:10Universalcontemplative prayerinterior life

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Worship: Cyprian on Prayer Facing East

Teaching on Worship from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on Prayer Facing East

Malachi 4:2Universaleastward prayerorientation

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Community and Fellowship: Basil the Great on Why Community Is Necessary

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Why Community Is Necessary

Galatians 6:2Universalnecessity of communitymutual correction

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Sabbath and Rest: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest

John 20:19Universalresurrectionjoy

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Scripture Meditation: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Origen: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture

2 Corinthians 3:6Universalmultiple sensesallegory

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Community and Fellowship: Tertullian: See How These Christians Love One Another

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Tertullian: Tertullian: See How These Christians Love One Another

John 13:35Universalvisible lovewitness

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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

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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

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Scripture Meditation: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Hilary of Poitiers: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity

John 1:1-3UniversalTrinitytheological reading

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Community and Fellowship: Cyprian of Carthage: The Unity of the Church

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian of Carthage: The Unity of the Church

John 17:20-23Universalchurch unitycommunity

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Confession and Self-Examination: Chrysostom on Not Comparing Yourself to Others

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Not Comparing Yourself to Others

Galatians 6:4-5Universalcomparisonpersonal calling

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Scripture Meditation: Irenaeus: The Harmony of Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus: The Harmony of Scripture

Luke 24:27UniversalScripture unitycanonical reading

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Community and Fellowship: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Ignatius of Antioch: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity

John 17:20-23Universalchurch unitybishop