An introduction to the teaching of the Fathers on the Prayer of the heart. Also contains a short but compelling meditation on the prayer rope by a monk of the Holy Mountain. Beautifully bound and printed on good quality paper.

A series of letters from St. Theophan to a young lady. In this book we are introduced to many deep spiritual principles but as from a spiritual father to his daughter.

This is a treasurehouse of ancient Christian wisdom, containing the spiritual classic mentioned in the title, a life of these saints by St. Nicodemus and selections from the Spiritual Homilies of St. Makarius the Great. They expose the nature of Feigned humility, coldhearted calculation, idleness, demonic deception and so forth.

Two volumes in one book this is a valuable addition to his earlier work The Forgotten Medicine.

An excellent introduction to the Life to which Orthodox Christians are called.

Provides a multitude of recipes for all the fasting days and seasons of the Orthodox Church year, together with a general admonition to fast and the life of St. Euphrosynus the Cook. Spells out in details when the days of fasting are and the type of fast appointed. Has a useful alphabetical index. Conversion table to British measurements included.

A practical aid to support individuals and families in keeping the Lenten Fasts.

In the Gospel of Luke, we hear the angel`s timeless proclamation to Mary, Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women (Luke 1:28).

Professor Sahas does a splendid job unpacking this unique prayer verse by verse, and offering the reader challenging questions that speak to the complacency of the modern world. He shows how one needs to reprogram and reorient one`s life according to the Lord`s Prayer. The author`s views The Prayer as a source of Christian unity.

Newly translated into English of a manuscript found in the Vatican library. The writer is believed to be a fifteenth century monk living in a monastery near Constantinople.

This classic text of Orthodox liturgical history was written by a fifteenth century Archbishop of Thessalonika.

This is a call to reawaken the critical ministry of spiritual direction in which a person seeks deeper communion with God.

Explores Christian attitudes towards money and property; hidden intentions related to charitable acts ; sacrificial giving; moral and social themes related to money management; almsgiving and acts of mercy; and the eucharistic impetus behind benevolent acts.

The author of the popular Mystery of the Trinity offers a profound meditation on God`s love for and participation in the suffering and misery of the world.

Although the names may be unfamiliar and even unusual to many readers the counsels of these early Christian monastic elders are of timeless relevance. Although not everything will be applicable to all in every situation they contain much wisdom to instruct and inspire the contemporary reader.

The fruit of fifty five years of solitude lived by a contemporary monk of the Egyptian desert. Desiring to share the lessons he learned, and compelled by the Holy Spirit to do so, he wrote this volume to impart to his readers a whole course on the life of prayer.

Insightful, practical and hard hitting counsel to help us avoid all the pitfalls and overcome the failings which prevent us from attaining maturity in our Christian faith and life. The fruit of careful observation and reflection upon the spiritual and natural realms.

A new English translation which makes freshly accessible one of the most influential Latin collections of the sayings of the early monastics of Egypt, Palestine and Syria. The sayings are organised thematically. e.g. Prayer, patience, visions etc.

Drawing on two thousand years of Christian spiritual wisdom the author sets out in a practical and pastoral ways the steps that can be taken to establish a meaningful and regular habit of prayer. Simple and straightforward advice to help develop a closer relationship with God.

The struggle with addictions is a major issue of our times.