The Desert Fathers in a Year | Episode 11: Flee, and Be Saved
The Desert Fathers in a Year | Episode 11: Flee, and Be Saved – Abba Arsenius and the Pursuit of Peace
Welcome to Episode 11 of The Desert Fathers in a Year!
Join Jamie Baxter, founder of Exodus 90, and Bishop Erik Varden as we explore the profound wisdom of the Desert Fathers. This week, we reflect on the call of Abba Arsenius to "flee, be silent, pursue peace"—a paradoxical yet essential message for spiritual growth and inner transformation.
Abba Arsenius left behind a life of luxury in the Roman Empire to seek the peace of Christ in the Egyptian desert. His journey teaches us that true peace is not about escaping struggles but finding stillness in Christ. His life is a powerful reminder that silence, detachment, and solitude are crucial for cultivating peace in our hearts and minds.
In this episode, you will:
Discover the meaning behind Abba Arsenius’s call to “flee, be silent, pursue peace.”
Learn how to embrace silence and detachment to create space for spiritual transformation.
Reflect on how each of us is uniquely called by God to pursue peace and holiness in our lives.
Resources:
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Saint Arsenius the Great, pray for us.
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