January 2
Macarius of Alexandria (4th century)
Hermit
Practical advice
As you begin your work, listen before you speak and leave room for God to act by doing everything for the love of God.
Biography
This anchorite, a tenacious combatant of his own body, as he said that “I am tormenting him because he torments me much more”, was at the same time healthy and happy, with details of Franciscan delicacy, and lived almost a century.
Example of
PrayerObedienceConsecrated life