Volume VI · Tales of the Desert Fathers
The Disciple and Words Scattered Like Feathers
From the Sayings of the Desert Fathers
A young man spoke ill of someone. Later, he was sorry and went to a wise elder. The elder said, 'Take a feather pillow and scatter the feathers in the wind.' The young man did so.
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.