Tag: Antony of Egypt
-
In The End.
Most people think. What I mean is that most people have a lot of thoughts about what they want their lives to mean, where they want to end up, or what they want to pass on to their children. Materialism or generational wealth usually dominate a lot of these thoughts because from a physical point…
-
One of Many.
In the desert Antony lived a monastic, ascetic, and contemplative life. He focused his attention on prayer. This drew the attention from many who considered prayer a significant spiritual power. People came from nearby towns and places that were far off. They sought out Antony as one who had been close to God, and had…
-
Antony of Egypt. The Ascetic. The Contemplative.
It’s easy to be mesmerized by the life of a monk who, in total devotion to God, leaves everything that this physical world offers to take up an ascetic life in the desert. For me, reading through his story has been a journey that queried thoughts of doubt about what really happened in Antony’s life.…
Charles. A. Contemplative. 