The Father's Tale by Michael D. O'Brien
The desert is a place of desolation', the priest said. 'But there are hidden springs in it. In the desert one must learn to stand still, to wait for God in emptiness. Standing still in this way is a purifying fire. One must not run from it, for it is a great gift.' 'A gift?' 'Is it difficult for you to grasp, Aleksandr? I suppose it must be. May I tell you a story?
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