Conferences I–X, Conference X

Conference X

• Conferences I–X X.1 — Introduction. Among the sublime customs of the anchorites which by God’s help have been set forth although in plain and unadorned style, the course of our narration compels us to insert and find a place for…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.2 — Of the custom which is kept up in the Province of Egypt for signifying the time of Easter. In the country of Egypt this custom is by ancient tradition observed that—when Epiphany is past, which the priests of that…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.3 — Of Abbot Sarapion and the heresy of the Anthropomorphites into which he fell in the error of simplicity. Of Abbot Sarapion and the heresy of the Anthropomorphites into which he fell in the error of simplicity. Among…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.4 — Of our return to Abbot Isaac and question concerning the error into which the aforesaid old man had fallen. Of our return to Abbot Isaac and question concerning the error into which the aforesaid old man had fallen.…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.5 — The answer on the heresy described above. Isaac: We need not be surprised that a really simple man who had never received any instruction on the substance and nature of the Godhead could still be entangled and…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.6 — Of the reasons why Jesus Christ appears to each one of us either in His humility or in His glorified condition. Of the reasons why Jesus Christ appears to each one of us either in His humility or in His glorified…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.7 — What constitutes our end and perfect bliss. For then will be perfectly fulfilled in our case that prayer of our Saviour in which He prayed for His disciples to the Father saying “that the love wherewith Thou lovedst…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.8 — A question on the training in perfection by which we can arrive at perpetual recollection of God. A question on the training in perfection by which we can arrive at perpetual recollection of God. Germanus: The extent…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.9 — The answer on the efficacy of understanding, which is gained by experience. Isaac: Your minute and subtle inquiry affords an indication of purity being very nearly reached. For no one would be able even to make…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.10 — Of the method of continual prayer. Wherefore in accordance with that system, which you admirably compared to teaching children (who can only take in the first lessons on the alphabet and recognize the shapes of the…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.11 — Of the perfection of prayer to which we can rise by the system described. This, this is the formula which the mind should unceasingly cling to until, strengthened by the constant use of it and by continual…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.12 — A question as to how spiritual thoughts can be retained without losing them. Germanus: We think that you have described to us not only the system of this spiritual discipline for which we asked, but perfection…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.13 — On the lightness of thoughts. For when the mind has taken in the meaning of a passage in any Psalm, this insensibly slips away from it, and ignorantly and thoughtlessly it passes on to a text of some other Scripture.…vatican.va
• Conferences I–X X.14 — The answer how we can gain stability of heart or of thoughts. Isaac: Although, in our former discussion on the character of prayer, enough was, as I think, said on this subject, yet as you want it repeated to you…vatican.va