Desert Fathers

Desert Fathers were people a long time ago who left their homes and went to live in a desert. They hoped that living in the desert would help them become closer to God. They were very serious about their relationship with God and they would spend long hours praying and studying the Bible so they could better understand God's will. Many of them also shared wisdom with other people who came to visit them in the desert. They believed that if they focused on their relationship with God they would be better people at the end of the day.