“Wherefore a monk's whole attention should thus be fixed on one point, and the rise and circle of all his thoughts be vigorously restricted to it; viz., to the recollection of God, as when a man, who is anxious to raise on high a vault of a round arch, must constantly draw a line round from its exact centre, and in accordance with the sure standard it gives discover by the laws of building all the evenness and roundness required.”
Quote by John Cassian
Work
John Cassian Collection [4 Books]
This collection brings together four significant works by John Cassian, a prominent figure in early Christian monasticism. It includes his 'Conferences of the Fathers,' 'Institutes of the Cenobitic Life,' 'The Incendiarium,' and 'The Conferences of Abba Moses.' These texts offer insights into the principles of monastic life, spiritual discipline, and the teachings of early desert fathers. more
Author
John Cassian
John Cassian (360-435 AD) was a prominent figure in early Christian history, known for his contributions to monasticism and theological thought. He spent his life primarily in Egypt, where he founded one of the first monasteries and became its abbot. Cassian is renowned for his deep understanding of monastic life and his influential writings on Christian doctrine. more