The Desert Mothers These are exciting and dangerous

These are exciting and dangerous times

and learn ways to apply their wisdom today

Peter Hawkinsoffers a fresh way to pose these questions

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The Desert Mothers These are exciting and dangerousA historical and enlightening introduction to Desert Mothers and the wise spiritual lessons we can glean from their lives, trials and tribulations, and writings. At the dawn of Christianity, holy women went into the wilderness of the desert of Northern Egypt to give themselves totally to lives of prayer. Explore the unique spirituality of Desert Mothers, and learn ways to apply their wisdom today. The Desert Mothers are often overshadowed by the