God has given this way of life to Israel: to abstain from everything which is contrary to nature, that is to say,… — Poemen Brethren Copy Share Image
Will not God, who has commanded men to act thus, do as much himself and even more? For God commanded Peter to… — Poemen Forgiveness Copy Share Image
There is no greater love than that a man lays down his life for his neighbor. When you hear someone complaining and… — Poemen Answers Copy Share Image
If a man sins and denies it, saying, 'I have not sinned,' do not correct him, or you will destroy any intention… — Poemen Be careful Copy Share Image
As far as you can, do some manual work so as to be able to give alms, for it is written that… — Poemen Able Copy Share Image
If a monk can overcome two things, he can become free from the world. Bodily ease and vain-glory. — Poemen Ease Copy Share Image
Now, there was an anchorite called Timothy in a coenobium. The abbot, having heard of a brother who was being tempted, asked… — Poemen Brother Copy Share Image
Whenever we cover our brother's sin, God will cover ours; whenever we tell people about our brother's guilt, God will do the… — Poemen Brother Copy Share Image
An old man said, We are not condemned because of our thoughts that enter us, but because we use our thoughts badly;… — Poemen Causes Copy Share Image
'Greater love has no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends' (Jn. 15:13). In truth if… — Poemen Advantage Copy Share Image
If you think little about yourself, you will have rest wherever you reside. — Poemen About yourself Copy Share Image
