Monastic Life
What do monks spend much of their time doing?
Prayer/worship
St. Anthony is called what?
The father of the monks
Anchorite?
a secluded hermit(living alone with God)
St.Pachomius is called what?
Father of the Spiritual Communal Monastic life (Cenobitic life)
“Come, follow Me” was said by who?
Why do monks live away from the world?
To focus on God and eliminate all earthly distractions.
What did St. Anthony give away?
gave his wealth to the poor
What bird brought St. Paul bread?
The Lord sent him a raven every day with a half loaf of bread.
What made Pachomius love Christianity?
Christians’ generosity
What virtue means not being prideful?
Humility
Where is St. Anthony’s monastery?
Eastern desert of Egypt, in the Red Sea mountains.
How old was St. Anthony when he entered the church and heard the Gospel?
18 years old
St. Paul was the first what?
First anchorite in the world.
Who appeared to St. Pachomius?
the angel of the Lord appeared to him and commanded him to establish a communal and holy monastic life.
What can we “pack” for heaven?
Prayer, good deeds, love
What does solitude mean?
Being alone
What did the angel teach St. Anthony to do?
pray and weave palm leaves
How long did St. Paul live in the desert without seeing a single person?
70 years
What did St. Pachomius organize for monks?
Prayer, work, eating
What does Matthew 19:21 teach?
Give to the poor and follow Christ
When did monasticism flourish?
4th century
How did the devil fight St. Anthony?
With boredom and laziness
What was St. Paul’s tunic made of?
Palm fiber
What is an abbot?
Head of monastery
How can we live like monks at home?
Pray, help others, avoid materialism