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Matthew Spiritual Disciplines

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Prayer: Cyprian on the Lord's Prayer as Model

Teaching on Prayer from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on the Lord's Prayer as Model

Matthew 6:9-13UniversalLord's Prayercommunal prayer

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Spiritual Discipline

Prayer: Gregory of Nyssa on the Lord's Prayer

Teaching on Prayer from Gregory of Nyssa: Gregory of Nyssa on the Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13UniversalLord's Prayerpetition

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Fasting: The Didache on Fasting

Teaching on Fasting from Unknown: The Didache on Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18Universalfastingearly church

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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

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Simplicity: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Unknown: The Didache on Generosity and Simplicity

Luke 6:30Universalradical generositysharing

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Simplicity: Francis of Assisi: Lady Poverty

Teaching on Simplicity from Francis of Assisi: Francis of Assisi: Lady Poverty

Matthew 6:19-21Universalpovertysimplicity

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Prayer: Origen on Prayer as Transformation

Teaching on Prayer from Origen: Origen on Prayer as Transformation

Romans 12:2UniversaltransformationGod's will

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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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Sabbath and Rest: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

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

Psalm 46:10Universalspiritual restinner peace

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Fasting: Origen on Fasting as Preparation for Revelation

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

Exodus 34:28Universalpreparationrevelation

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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

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Service and Hospitality: Lactantius on Justice and Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Lactantius: Lactantius on Justice and Service

Micah 6:8Universaljusticesmall acts

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Confession and Self-Examination: Thomas a Kempis on Not Judging Others

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis on Not Judging Others

Matthew 7:1-5Universaljudgmentcompassion

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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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Solitude and Silence: Desert Mothers: Amma Syncletica on Solitude

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Amma Syncletica: Desert Mothers: Amma Syncletica on Solitude

Psalm 62:1Universalinterior solitudeDesert Mothers

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Prayer: Corporate Prayer in the Early Church

Teaching on Prayer from Cyprian of Carthage: Corporate Prayer in the Early Church

Acts 2:42Universalcorporate prayercommunity

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Worship: The Book of Common Prayer: Shaping the Heart Through Liturgy

Teaching on Worship from Thomas Cranmer: The Book of Common Prayer: Shaping the Heart Through Liturgy

Psalm 19:14Universalliturgyprayer book

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Service and Hospitality: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Jerome: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims

Hebrews 13:2Universalpilgrimshospitality

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Community and Fellowship: Clement of Rome on Harmony in Community

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Clement of Rome: Clement of Rome on Harmony in Community

1 Corinthians 1:10-13Universalharmonyreconciliation

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Prayer: The Necessity of Constant Prayer

Teaching on Prayer from E.M. Bounds: The Necessity of Constant Prayer

1 Thessalonians 5:17Universalprayerdiscipline

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Scripture Meditation: Thomas a Kempis: The Imitation of Christ Through Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis: The Imitation of Christ Through Scripture

James 1:22-25Universalhumilitysimplicity

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Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety

Matthew 6:25-34Universalanxietybusyness

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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

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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