Theophonia the divine voice

Ascetic fathers; compiled by Makarios of Corinth and Nikodemos the Hagiorite

Philokalia, Volume 1: Modern Greek Rendering

A collection on watchfulness and prayer, including teachings attributed to Antony, Isaiah, Cassian and Mark the Ascetic. Its discussions of guarding the intellect, the eight thoughts and discernment locate outward discipline within the care of the heart.

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  • Watchfulness
  • Discernment of thoughts

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  • How is guarding the intellect related to the treatment of the passions?