Changed by the Life of Saint Antony: A Journey with the Desert Fathers
"Changed by the Life of Saint Antony: A Journey with the Desert Fathers"
Join us for the inaugural episode of The Desert Fathers in a Year, a journey into the timeless wisdom of the Desert Fathers, guided by Bishop Erik Varden and narrated by Jamie Baxter, founder and CEO of Exodus 90. Produced by EWTN, this series brings the Desert Fathers' teachings to life for a modern audience.
In this episode, we reflect on the transformative life of Saint Antony of the Desert, whose story inspired countless Christians, including Saint Augustine, to reorder their lives in pursuit of holiness. Filmed on location at the serene Cistercian Abbey of Nový Dvůr in Czechia, this series draws deeply from Bishop Varden’s curated selections of the Desert Fathers' sayings and their relevance to our modern struggles and quest for meaning.
Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal or inspiration for daily Christian living, this series invites you to discover how the wisdom of the Desert Fathers can guide us to wholeness and freedom in Christ.
St. Antony of the Desert, pray for us.