RT Article
T1 Poemen, Pedagogue of the Desert: Judging to Discernment to Compassion
JF The American Benedictine review
VO 75
IS 1
SP 25
OP 38
A1 Vivian, Tim 1951-
LA English
PB [publisher not identified]
YR 2024
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1883761999
AB The article explores the teachings and actions of Poemen, a desert father in early monasticism, focusing on themes of judging, discernment, and compassion. It highlights Poemen's honesty, empathy, and willingness to seek guidance and self-reflection. The article also discusses two stories, Moses 2 and Poemen 6, which illustrate the consequences of judgmentalism and the importance of compassion and forgiveness. It encourages readers to practice discernment, compassion, and forgiveness in their daily lives. The text also discusses the concept of Greek charis, drawing connections to biblical references and emphasizing the importance of discernment, patience, and compassion in the monastic life.
K1 Adultery
K1 Compassion
K1 Deserts
K1 Human origins
K1 Siblings
K1 Teachers