Useful servanthood : a study of spiritual formation in the writings of Abba Ammonas - McNary-Zak, Bernadette; Conic, Nada.; Morey, Lawrence; Smith, Richard Upsher; Ammonas, Saint, active 4th century (Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, 2010)
Pt. 1. Understanding the writings of Abba Ammonas. An introduction to the literature of the desert -- The correspondence of Abba Ammonas -- The monastic journey -- The gift of discernment -- A community of discernment -- Monasticism, mysticism, and ecclesia -- pt. 2. The writings of Abba Ammonas. Letters -- Instructions -- Exhortations, or paragraphs of encouragement.
Includes bibliographical references (p.167-169).
Keywords: Ammonas, -- Saint, -- active 4th century; Spiritual formation