Light Through the Past
Monasticism: Simplicity on the Path to Flame
Why do we have monks? Why do we have laity? Shouldn't all seek to lay aside all earthly cares all the time? This episode Dr. Jenkins explores the place of "simplicity" in the Christian life, both lay and monastic and how this informs the life of the desert.
Fr. Patrick Reardon interview. https://tinyurl.com/FrReardon
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Thursday, January 2, 2025
32 mins
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This podcast will look at the course and development of the Orthodox Church, its struggles with heresy, the empire, and relations to other Christian bodies.
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Dr. Cyril Jenkins