The Ways of Perfection: Following the Footsteps of the Invisible
From the beginning, Christians described their faith as a journey, calling themselves disciples and followers of The Way, long before we used the term Christian to describe ourselves. From The Interior Castle, to The Imitation of Christ, The Cloud of Unknowing, and Following the Footsteps of the Invisible, the Saints have given vivid testimony to the Spiritual Life and progressing in our relationship with God. While vastly different in imagery, and sometimes language, each of these give testimony to the same path.
In these conferences, Fr. Kendall offers an Introduction to the Spiritual Life: The Ways of Perfection. Specific topics will include: The Interior Castle, The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Path of the Beatitudes, The Steps of Creation, The Nights of the Soul, and the Syriac Book of Steps.
Class Outline
Week 1
Week 1: An Introduction
In this continuing series on the various models of the Way of Perfection Fr. Kendall provides an introduction to the Syriac Book of Steps a 3rd century work that describes ascension from the Way of Righteousness to the Way of Perfection; from obedience to the Law and the Prophets to the teachings of Christ; of how to move from the love of neighbor as one’s self, to loving one another as Christ himself loved us.