desert fathers Archives - Lisa Colón DeLay

The Temptation to Despair [SSL 313]

Today we are exploring the Desert Wisdom on Acedia which leads toward Nihilism

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Wild Beasts and Dragon’s Wine [SSL 295]

Evagrius Ponticus (345-399 CE) was an expert of the inner life. Today, we read from Fr. Gabriel Bunge book on what Evagrius meant by Dragon’s Wine and Angel’s Bread. See companion page (PART 2) for the book link, more on the author, and other info.

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• Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/97983978

To get the spiritual formation book I wrote (The Wild Land Within)… 🎁 ❤️
just click the book or google search the title to get one or a few.

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

⭐️What is a Patron? Here are the DETAILS:

Patron supporters chip-in a bit each month to help me offset my expenses and continue creating episodes. Supporting this way ($5 +) entitles you to many perks and goodies that unlock once you begin.

Want to come along side me with support regularly?
This kind of help makes a big difference. It is with great appreciation that I create for my patrons as my “inner circle”.

• OF COURSE Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras! Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

OR make a contribution at PayPal.me/lisacolondelay

• Listeners like you make this work possible.

Here’s how to help out:

1. Share the program with another person today.

2. Leave a good Rating/ Write a Review on iTunes for the podcast.

The Passions and the Pain [SSL 248]

Host Lisa Colón DeLay reads and reflects on the insights of Dr Wendy Farley from her book The Wounding and Healing of Desire: Weaving Heaven and Earth
(Amazon affiliate link to buy the book: https://amzn.to/3D7QLrc)

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(You can also listen to my conversation with her in a previous episode here: Eps 95: Who Were the Medieval Woman Mystics?)

To read the article and get extras click to see the SUBSTACK updates as a paid supporter ❤️:

(sample it for free)
https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/79256763

• Maybe you want to chip-in a bit each month?
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/73478648

Hurricane FIONA recovery

I’m collecting money for needs in Puerto Rico. After more than 4-weeks thousands are still without power and clean drinking water:

PayPal.me/lisacolondelay or venmo: @lisadelay

and
here is list of organizations I trust

Mi Patria : linkt.ee/mipatria.pr

La Fondita de Jesus: https://lafonditadejesus.org/home-page

Happy Givers Community Kitchen: https://www.happynpo.com/community-kitchen

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A shipwrecked world; Anthony of the Desert | Henri Nouwen [SSL 232]

Today I bring you excerpts from a book by Henri Nouwen.

BOOK LINK: https://bookshop.org/a/15826/9780060663308

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More information about desert spirituality including photos of desert cells/dwelling and art images of Anthony of the Desert can be found when you support my work. Click the links below:

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Wild Whole [SSL186]

An article authored by my writer friend Sarah L. Sanderson is today’s feature. It was printed in Fathom Magazine (April 2021) and it happens to be a beautifully written book review of my book “The Wild Land Within” which is now available anywhere books are sold. If you’ve read the book, please leave a thoughtful review on Amazon.com or goodreads.com!

🚩 You can order my book here: tiny.cc/wildland. (this is an amazon affiliate link) Or, you can help an independent bookshop by shopping here: 🥰 tiny.cc/wildINDIE

LIVE EVENT! Join us, APRIL 7, 2021 at 7:30pm ET [ – and replay is available -] The author of the MARCH Book selection, Sophfronia Scott will discuss her book “The Seeker and the Monk”. An insightful and beautifully written conversation with monk Thomas Merton. USE THIS LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sophfronia/register

Did you miss the Wild Book Party?

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Today we are exploring the Desert Wisdom on Acedia which leads toward Nihilism

As a (Patreon) supporter, you unlock many extras (at http://patreon.com/sparkmymuse$5 level, and up). It includes everything on the paid level at the Substack site. For more info scroll down.

• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras! Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

Join us in July for

THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.You will be offered a challenge (one per month) to enliven your spiritual journey, connect you to others, and incite more inner reflection.

Once you listen, visit the companion page for part 2: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/141438980

• Please remember you can be an ongoing Patron (supporter) by going here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/97983978

• You can find out about my publisher Broadleaf Books here

• OF COURSE Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras! Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

(You can also listen to my conversation with her in a previous episode here: Eps 95: Who Were the Medieval Woman Mystics?)

To read the article and get extras click to see the SUBSTACK updates as a paid supporter ❤️:

(sample it for free) https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/79256763

• Maybe you want to chip-in a bit each month?Patreon supporters get ALL ACCESS to the Substack extras! ⬇️https://www.patreon.com/posts/73478648

I’m collecting money for needs in Puerto Rico. After more than 4-weeks thousands are still without power and clean drinking water:PayPal.me/lisacolondelay or venmo: @lisadelayandhere is list of organizations I trust

More information about desert spirituality including photos of desert cells/dwelling and art images of Anthony of the Desert can be found when you support my work. Click the links below:

• Remember, Patron supporters ALSO get ALL ACCESS to the Substack (paid) extras!
Start here: https://www.patreon.com/

THE QUARTERLY CHALLENGE.
You will be offered a challenge (one per month) to enliven your spiritual journey, connect you to others, and incite more inner reflection.

(sample it for free)
https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/79256763

• Maybe you want to chip-in a bit each month?
Patreon supporters get ALL ACCESS to the Substack extras! ⬇️
https://www.patreon.com/posts/73478648

I’m collecting money for needs in Puerto Rico. After more than 4-weeks thousands are still without power and clean drinking water:

PayPal.me/lisacolondelay or venmo: @lisadelay

and
here is list of organizations I trust