Volume VI · Tales of the Desert Fathers
The Brother Who Asked Forgiveness First
From the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
Two brother monks became angry with each other. One wanted to make peace, but the other would not open his door. The brother went to an elder.
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.