Fifty Spiritual Homilies of St. Macarius the Egyptian
Overview
Macarius of Egypt was a fourth-century Egyptian Christian monk and hermit. Considered a saint in the Roman Catholic, Eastern Catholic, and Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, he founded a monastery that bears his name and is now in possession of the Coptic Orthodox Church. This collection of writings is a favorite work on Orthodox spirituality and monastic struggles, and it provides great insight into the life of early Christian monks and ascetics.
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- Offers a collection of writings on Orthodox spirituality and monastic struggles
- Delivers insight into the life of the early monks and ascetics
- Provides a resource well suited for those studying early church history
Top Highlights
“when we sin, He holds His hand, in expectation of our repentance; and when we fall, He is not ashamed to take us back,” (Page 30)
“If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily rejoicing and follow Me” (Page 43)
“comprehension; you can do nothing but receive them with thankfulness” (Page 94)
- Title: Fifty Spiritual Homilies of St. Macarius the Egyptian
- Author: Arthur James Mason
- Publisher: SPCK
- Publication Date: 1921
- Pages: 365
- Resource Type: Sermons
- Topic: Eastern Orthodoxy
Arthur James Mason (1851–1928) was an English clergyman, theologian, and scholar.