Poemen, Pedagogue of the Desert: Judging to Discernment to Compassion
The article explores the teachings and actions of Poemen, a desert father in early monasticism, focusing on themes of judging, discernment, and compassion. It highlights Poemen's honesty, empathy, and willingness to seek guidance and self-reflection. The article also discusses two stories, Mose...
| Published in: | The American Benedictine review |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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2024
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| In: |
The American Benedictine review
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| Further subjects: | B
Teachers
B Human origins B Adultery B Compassion B Deserts B Siblings |
| Summary: | The article explores the teachings and actions of Poemen, a desert father in early monasticism, focusing on themes of judging, discernment, and compassion. It highlights Poemen's honesty, empathy, and willingness to seek guidance and self-reflection. The article also discusses two stories, Moses 2 and Poemen 6, which illustrate the consequences of judgmentalism and the importance of compassion and forgiveness. It encourages readers to practice discernment, compassion, and forgiveness in their daily lives. The text also discusses the concept of Greek charis, drawing connections to biblical references and emphasizing the importance of discernment, patience, and compassion in the monastic life. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: The American Benedictine review
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