Listen to the Desert: Secrets of Spiritual Maturity from the Desert Fathers and Mothers

The 1,500-year-old spiritual philosophy known as "Desert Wisdom" offers a compelling resources for facing contemporary challenges. Gregory Mayers presents this ancient thought and lifestyle by introducing traditional Wisdom Stories in which characters, actions, and sayings address deep, universal human needs. The lessons emerge from what the author calls "experiencing the wall in life… the emptiness that drains off the meaning and joy of living." These writings, direct accounts of desert mo...