While at the Holy Cross Abbey retreat center in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, I ask Monk A if he’s ever heard of Evagrius, whose writings I keep seeing referenced in stuff I’m reading. Eagerly, he says yes and that Evagrius (unlike me, he pronounces it correctly, ee-VAY-gree-us), a fourth-century Desert Father, is featured in a chapter… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Steps to Spiritual Perfection
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Radegund
The Basics: Born about 520 in Germany; died about 587 in France; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, August 13. Wife and woman religious. The Story: The 21st century has no singular claim to violence and political intrigue. Radegund’s father, a king, was killed by one of his brothers, who then went on to doublecross another ruler with whom… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Radegund