The Desert Fathers in a Year | Episode 6: The Pursuit of Perfection
The Desert Fathers in a Year | Episode 6: The Pursuit of Perfection
Welcome to Episode 6 of The Desert Fathers in a Year!
Join Jamie Baxter, founder and CEO of Exodus 90, and Bishop Erik Varden as we continue our journey through the profound wisdom of the Desert Fathers. In this episode, recorded on location at Sant’Anselmo in Rome, we begin our exploration of the Sayings of the Desert Fathers, focusing on their call to the pursuit of perfection.
Through the words of Abba Antony, we reflect on what it means to seek holiness in our daily lives. Antony’s wisdom reminds us that true perfection is not about flawless execution but about aligning our hearts with God’s purpose. His three simple counsels—keeping God before our eyes, holding fast to the Scriptures, and moving with patience—offer a roadmap for spiritual growth and perseverance.
In this episode:
Discover why the Desert Fathers saw perfection as a journey, not an impossible ideal.
Learn how Antony’s guidance remains as relevant today as it was in the 4th century.
Reflect on how the monastic wisdom of the past can transform our lives in the modern world.
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