To Love as God Loves: Conversations with the Early Church - Roberta C. Bondi
Upon first glance, it may not seem that the teachings of the Desert Fathers and the early monastic communities would have much to offer contemporary Christians. In this book, Roberta C. Bondi proves that this assessment is far from the truth. The sayings of the Desert Fathers are rich with spiritual insights. Their time in the desert provided them with deep insights into spiritual transformation. Their greatest insight can be summarized as follows: Love is the goal of spiritual transformation, and it is achieved primarily through humility. For my extended analysis, click HERE.