Volume VI · Tales of the Desert Fathers
Abba Macarius and the Gentle Word
From the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Abba Macarius was walking with his disciple. The disciple went ahead and met a pagan priest. He spoke rudely to him, and the man became very angry and struck him. Then the pagan priest met Abba Macarius.
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.