Volume VI · Tales of the Desert Fathers
Abba Agathon and the Stone in His Mouth
From the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Abba Agathon was a monk who wanted to learn silence. He knew that too many words often bring sorrow. So he put a little stone in his mouth.
The story continues in volume VI, “Tales of the Desert Fathers”: told in full, illustrated, with everything that follows it.
What you'll find in the book about this story
- A short version for little ones (ages 4–7), to read at bedtime in a few minutes.
- The full story for older children, from age 8, with every part of it.
- Questions for family discussion so the story travels from the ears to the heart.
- A short prayer that a child can say on their own.
- A good deed to try together during the week ahead.