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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore the most extreme monastic saints in Church history, examining how silence, solitude, fasting, and radical withdrawal from the world shaped their pursuit of holiness—and what modern Catholics can still learn from them today.
00:00 The Essence of Spiritual Retreat and Monasticism
05:52 The Importance of Rest and Reflection
11:16 The Desert Fathers: A Journey into Solitude
16:51 Extreme Monasticism: Stylites and Anchorites
22:49 Modern Monasticism and Urban Hermits
28:30 The Call for Discipline in Modern Life
31:51 The Role of Asceticism and Fasting
35:37 Exodus 90: A Path to Freedom
39:03 Creating Sacred Spaces and Routines
49:55 Embracing Silence and Presence
53:22 Conclusion
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By Ryan Scheel & Ryan DellaCrosse4.8
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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael explore the most extreme monastic saints in Church history, examining how silence, solitude, fasting, and radical withdrawal from the world shaped their pursuit of holiness—and what modern Catholics can still learn from them today.
00:00 The Essence of Spiritual Retreat and Monasticism
05:52 The Importance of Rest and Reflection
11:16 The Desert Fathers: A Journey into Solitude
16:51 Extreme Monasticism: Stylites and Anchorites
22:49 Modern Monasticism and Urban Hermits
28:30 The Call for Discipline in Modern Life
31:51 The Role of Asceticism and Fasting
35:37 Exodus 90: A Path to Freedom
39:03 Creating Sacred Spaces and Routines
49:55 Embracing Silence and Presence
53:22 Conclusion
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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