Author:A monk
from the ParomeosPublisher:Monastery of the Virgin
Mary BaramousPublish Year:1995Pages:83Categories:Spiritual Life and VirtuesDescription:The book "Spiritual Discipleship", written by a monk from the Paromeos Monastery, explores the necessity
of having a spiritual father as a guide and mentor who represents Christ to his disciple and leads them toward the Kingdom. The introduction emphasizes that life with Christ is strongly linked to the spirit of discipleship, a calling for everyone who believes in the work of redemption. The text details the need for discipleship, spiritual fatherhood in scriptures and tradition, and the qualities of a disciple-son, including obedience, trust, simplicity, struggle, independence, and transparency, alongside the father's attributes of spiritual fullness, responsibility, long-suffering, experience, humility, wisdom, and being a role model. The conclusion expresses hope that this book serves as a source of spiritual fulfillment through the intercession of the Virgin Mary and the prayers of the fathers.
