THE EVERYTHING® SAINTS BOOK by Jenny Schroedel

Author:Jenny Schroedel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: epub, ebook
Publisher: F+W Publications, Inc.
Published: 2001-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

St. Anthony of Egypt (251–356)

St. Anthony is the most famous and most well-known of the desert fathers. His simple, profound sayings have been passed down from one generation to the next and continue to have a profound impact on those of every age. He was the child of wealthy Egyptian parents who died when he was just eighteen years old. He was left to care for his sister and to manage their financial resources. But one day when he was in church, he heard the Gospel text in which Jesus tells the rich man to sell all that he has and to give it to the poor. Anthony felt as if the words were spoken directly to him. He knew that something had to change, but he did not quite know how.

He eventually headed out to the desert, where he spent his time in caves. He was able to fully devote himself to the work of prayer and manual labor, and to waging war upon all that was ugly in himself. He also had to contend with a host of external battles with the elements, but through his struggles, he grew and became wise, strong, and joyful.

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