Abbot Isaac was a 5th century monk who knew how to find God. This is what he taught. 1) Joy and Union This is where we are headed. Action Pray this daily (adapted from Abbot Isaac): Jesus, my King, You prayed to our Father for me, my family, and the entire world; “That the love that You [,Father,] loved Me may be in them and they in Us;” And, “that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in us” Let Your perfect love, with which “

Most Christians want to be closer to God. The early Christians had the same hunger. In the Egyptian desert, a monk named Germanus asked an elderly father named Isaac the same question you might ask: how does a person actually live close to God, not just believe in Him from a distance? Isaac’s answer was recorded by John Cassian in Conference 10. It is four steps. And anyone can begin today. The Goal Every human being wants joy that lasts. Not a moment of happiness that fades.

Like a baby My prayer is help A soft cry Or loud wail: Help me Father Help me Jesus Help me Holy Spirit Help me Mary Help me Joseph Help me Michael Help me Angel who guards me Help me all you radiant saints. Love me Help me Thank You I love You I am Yours