Read The Sayings of the Desert Fathers. Find 2-3 sayings that you would like to discuss in class. Be ready to discuss/answer the following topics/questions:

 

 

Desert Fathers had a simple life. Discuss their life-style and asceticism.

The aim of the monk`s lives was not asceticism but God. Discuss.

Charity, hospitality and love for the neighbor in the sayings of Desert Fathers. Discuss.

Do demons play a major part in the sayings of Desert Fathers?

Prayer in the life of Desert Fathers. Discuss.

Evagrius described the monk as the one who is separated from all and united to all. Discuss.

How were the desert fathers seen by themselves and by the outsiders?

Do you think Desert Fathers were revolutionaries? Discuss their rebellion and originality.

Do you think they lived the Gospel?

What was the place of church in their lives?