Monthly Archives: November 2007

Through Asceticism, Man Becomes Immaterial (Part II)

By Fr. Luke | Published: November 30, 2007

I know a layman who became holy with the asceticism he practiced. Yes, not many years ago there was a man and his son who worked for years on the Holy Mountain. Later, a good job opportunity presented itself back in his homeland, and the man decided to leave and take his son with him [...]

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Through Asceticism, Man Becomes Immaterial

By Fr. Luke | Published: November 15, 2007

—Geronta, you once had told us: “A blockade is needed in spiritual warfare.” What did you mean? —In a war they try to blockade the enemy. They surround him, confine him within the city walls, and deprive him of food. Then they cut off his water: for if the enemy is left without basic supplies [...]

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Work Doesn’t Make the Man

By Fr. Luke | Published: November 7, 2007

—Geronta, when someone feels strained at work, what is to blame? —Perhaps they don’t approach their work with good thoughts? If they confront it rightly, then whatever job they do will seem like a festival. —Geronta, when someone is upset because his job is difficult or distasteful—for example, he works construction or washes dishes at [...]

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