The Oasis of the Heart: The Desert Fathers and Everyday Life
by Fr. Timothy (Tenny) Thomas
Pre-Orders Begin: May 1, 2026
Shipping Begins: June 1, 2026
(Orders will begin shipping in time for the Apostles Fast, God willing.)
A beautiful resource for spiritual reading and reflection, and those longing to grow deeper in the spiritual life.
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Step into the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and discover a wellspring of spiritual refreshment for everyday life.
In The Oasis of the Heart, Fr. Timothy (Tenny) Thomas draws from the sayings and teachings of the early desert saints—those who fled the noise of the world to seek purity of heart, repentance, prayer, and union with Christ. With pastoral warmth and clarity, these ancient teachings are presented not as distant history, but as living guidance for the modern Orthodox Christian struggling to remain faithful amid distraction, anxiety, and spiritual dryness.
This book is an invitation to slow down, return inward, and rediscover the “oasis” God has placed within the heart through repentance and prayer.
Perfect for spiritual reading during the Apostles Fast, this work offers encouragement, reflection, and practical application rooted in the timeless ascetic tradition of the Church.
The Oasis of the Heart: The Desert Fathers and Everyday Life
by Fr. Timothy (Tenny) Thomas
Pre-Orders Begin: May 1, 2026
Shipping Begins: June 1, 2026
(Orders will begin shipping in time for the Apostles Fast, God willing.)
A beautiful resource for spiritual reading and reflection, and those longing to grow deeper in the spiritual life.
—
Step into the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and discover a wellspring of spiritual refreshment for everyday life.
In The Oasis of the Heart, Fr. Timothy (Tenny) Thomas draws from the sayings and teachings of the early desert saints—those who fled the noise of the world to seek purity of heart, repentance, prayer, and union with Christ. With pastoral warmth and clarity, these ancient teachings are presented not as distant history, but as living guidance for the modern Orthodox Christian struggling to remain faithful amid distraction, anxiety, and spiritual dryness.
This book is an invitation to slow down, return inward, and rediscover the “oasis” God has placed within the heart through repentance and prayer.
Perfect for spiritual reading during the Apostles Fast, this work offers encouragement, reflection, and practical application rooted in the timeless ascetic tradition of the Church.
