Sister Suzanne, Author at Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists)

One day Abba Daniel and Abba Ammoes went on a journey together. Abba Ammoes…

Abba Daniel used to tell how when Abba Arsenius learned that all the varieties…

Someone said to Abba Arsenius, 'My thoughts trouble me, saying, "You can…

Abba Arsenius also said, 'If we seek God, he will show himself to us, and if we…

Abba Anthony said, 'The Gospel says, "if anyone strikes you on one cheek, turn…

Amma Syncletica said, "There are many who live in the mountains and behave as…

Abba Anthony said to Abba Poemen, 'This is the great work of a man: always to…

Abba Evagrius also said, 'Take away temptations and no-one will be saved.' Only…

How would you explain this saying?' and Abba Joseph replied, 'I do not know.'…

A brother said to Abba Anthony, 'Pray for me.' The old man said to him, 'I will…