Desert spirituality today

I was emailed an interview with a Greek Orthodox theologian by a friend yesterday and it was a beautiful piece of spiritual reading, perfectly timed to find me sitting at the kitchen table contemplating some apple and cinnamon muffins warm from the oven. Healthy ascetism and fresh apple muffins can pair really well, believe me….

What St Teresa of Avila and Jamie Oliver have in common

I’ve been following lately an excellent informal book study on the Interior Castle by St Teresa of Avila run by author Connie Rossini on her blog Contemplative Homeschool. St Teresa is a Doctor of the Church because of her teachings on prayer and the spiritual life. Next year, 2015, will be the 5th centenary celebration (500th anniversary) of…