Desert Fathers in a Year | Episode 17: The Fear of God – Catholic Reflections on Humility
Desert Fathers in a Year | Episode 17: The Fear of God – Catholic Reflections on Reverence and Humility
Welcome to Episode 17 of Desert Fathers in a Year! From the serene setting of Tautra Mariakloster in Norway, Jamie Baxter (Exodus 90) guides us into profound Catholic spiritual insights on the Fear of God, as taught by the Desert Fathers.
This episode invites you to reflect deeply upon wisdom from the desert saints Abba Isaiah, Abba Moses, and Abba Pambo, revealing that true fear of God is not about anxiety, but about cultivating reverence, humility, and awareness of our relationship with God.
0:00 – Introduction with Jamie Baxter
2:08 – Catholic Reflection: Understanding the Fear of God
11:04 – Conclusion: Practical Spiritual Insights
In this episode, you will:
Learn from Abba Isaiah how recognizing and confronting our sinfulness honestly allows God's healing grace to transform our hearts.
Reflect with Abba Moses on how sincere humility and genuine spiritual grief draw down divine assistance, while avoiding self-centered spiritual practices.
Gain insights from Abba Pambo on the communal dimension of reverence, discovering how authentic humility deepens relationships within our faith communities.
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Produced by EWTN in collaboration with Exodus 90.
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Abba Isaiah, Abba Moses, and Abba Pambo, pray for us!
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