Ladder Of Ascent
Definition
The most valued of the ascetic labours — lengthy prayers, lengthy fasting, and contemplation of God and the world of the spirit, understood as the goal toward which the monk’s withdrawal from the world is directed.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Contemplation Of God Theoria
Biblical References
- Matthew 19:21 — *Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” *
- Matthew 5:44 (implicitly, ‘the Teacher’s commandment’ to love enemies) — *But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you, *