Desert Fathers in a Year | Episode 15: Penthos – Abba Moses on Tears of Joyful Repentance
Desert Fathers in a Year | Episode 15: Penthos – Abba Moses on Tears of Joyful Repentance
Welcome to Episode 15 of Desert Fathers in a Year!
Filmed at the peaceful Tautra Mariakloster in Norway, Jamie Baxter (Exodus 90) and Bishop Erik Varden dive deeply into the sacred grief known as Penthos, guided by the powerful teachings of Abba Moses. Discover how true repentance through tears transforms sorrow into joy and renews our relationship with Christ.
In this episode, you will:
Understand Penthos as the spiritually transformative grief praised by Christ in the Beatitudes.
Reflect on Abba Moses’ wisdom about quiet and authentic sorrow over sin.
Learn how sincere grief moves you from spiritual despair to joyful hope and renewed trust in God’s mercy.
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Produced by EWTN in collaboration with Exodus 90.
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