The Book Of The Elders: Sayings Of The Desert F... Info

: Monks combined manual labor, like weaving baskets or mats, with constant short prayers like "Lord, have mercy" to keep their minds focused on the divine throughout the day.

: Arranged by the name of the "Abba" (father) or "Amma" (mother) who spoke the words, such as Anthony the Great, Moses the Black, or Syncletica. The Book of the Elders: Sayings of the Desert F...

: The elders believed humility was the only way to defeat spiritual temptations. Abba Anthony noted that while demons do not eat or sleep, they cannot overcome a truly humble person. : Monks combined manual labor, like weaving baskets