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Philokalia Ministries is the fruit of 30 years spent at the feet of the Fathers of the Church. Led by Father David Abernethy, Philokalia (Philo: Love of the Kalia: Beautiful) Ministries exists to re-form hearts and minds according to the mold of the Desert Fathers through the ascetic life, the example of the early Saints, the way of stillness, prayer, and purity of heart, the practice of the Jesus Prayer, and spiritual reading. Those who are involved in Philokalia Ministries - the podcasts, videos, social media posts, spiritual direction and online groups - are exposed to writings that make up the ancient, shared spiritual heritage of East and West: The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Saint Augustine, the Philokalia, the Conferences of Saint John Cassian, the Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian, and the Evergetinos. In addition to these, more recent authors and writings, which draw deeply from the well of the desert, are read and discussed: Lorenzo Scupoli, Saint Theophan the Recluse, anonymous writings from Mount Athos, the Cloud of Unknowing, Saint John of the Cross, Thomas a Kempis, and many more.
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The matthewlodonnell's Podcast 2023-07-12
Thank you from a recovering Buddhist.The stephendufort6's Podcast 2022-12-01
Very good , even excellent for those who want to take the spiritual life seriousThe ejevc's Podcast 2022-10-14
Best I can do right now!The olgamdiaz's Podcast 2022-10-08
Thank you Fr. David!2022-01-04
Abba Moses asked Abba Silvanus,"Can a man lay a new foundation every day?"
The old man replied,
"If he works hard, he can lay a new foundation at every moment."
The annieth's Podcast 2021-05-31
Thank you, Fr. I love your ministry and postings. The inspire and educate me so much I cannot tell you. Please don't stop your mission. You are in our prayers.The cocamojoe82's Podcast 2021-01-28
Keep up the good work, old man!The germanus's Podcast 2020-12-01
Thank you for the wonderful podcasts.I wonder what is next after Theophan? May I suggest the homilies of St. Macarius of Egypt, or St. Francis de Sales' "Introduction to the Devout Life"?
The nataliemorrill's Podcast 2020-09-25
Thank you for your wonderful work!The aceisenbrandt's Podcast 2018-07-08
Thank you so much!aceisenbrandt@yahoo.com