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Saint Anthony – Father of the Monks

By admin, on January 30th, 2014%

Saint Anthony was the first Christian to live a life of consecrated solitude. As a hermit in the desert he lived a long and saintly life that influenced countless people both in his time and for generations thereafter, even to this day.

His life had a tremendous impact on the history . . . → Read More: Saint Anthony – Father of the Monks

St. Anthony the Great: Wisdom Derived from Humility

By admin, on January 29th, 2011%

Humility to virtues, it is often said, is like a root to a tree. A tree could not grow strong, bear fruit, or live a long life unless its roots are established deep in the ground. The branches of humility are modesty, unpretentiousness and respect. Therefore humility, defined as being free from pride, . . . → Read More: St. Anthony the Great: Wisdom Derived from Humility