This is spirituality for everyday life.

How do we win our personal war against temptation` The help presented herein is not the invention of the author but rather the a reflection of the faith and worship of the historic Church. Contemporary Christian living in the light of Orthodox spirituality. The basics presented show how to fight temptations and passions and achieve `union with Christ`.

Originally written by Lorenzo Scupoli, edited by Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain, later by St. Theophan the Recluse and now again for modern use, the history of this book is it`s own testimonial. Includes study questions.

This collection of writings on Prayer by the Saint considered a spiritual classic of profound depth.

A very readable text of the standard collection of the words and deeds of the Desert Fathers now available in English.

A very readable text of the standard collection of the words and deeds of the Desert Fathers now available in English.

He was born in Russia, was a monk on Mount Athos, a spiritual son of Staretz Silouan, and lived in a monastic community in England from 1959 till his repose in 1993 where people from all walks of life came to him for spiritual direction. This is a collection of articles on the spiritual life together with some of the his own prayers.

A collection of nineteen essays written by the Abbess of the Monastery of the Holy Myrrhbearers in Otego, New York. Subjects include: Prayer and Life, Challenged by Freedom and Christian Celibacy.

The author suggests that we learn to love in stages, developing an ever greater power to become godlike in our affections.

He studied medicine-psychiatry, was ordained ahieromonk, was sentenced to Siberian camps, exiled to Gzhatsk, died in 1963. These are copies of letters he wrote in the 50`s and 60`s. They provide contemporary guidance on seventy different topics which are simple to read but so profound.

A book that speaks to the heart, whilst at the same time providing a history of the Jesus prayer.

Not simply another ancient Christian life, this book reveals to the reader the meaning of the ascetic struggle and thus points the way to the conquest of his/her own passions, with practical instructions on every page.

The author has based this work upon the classic sixteenth century treatise Spiritual Combat as adapted by St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain. A practical resource for a life of prayer for those who desire union with God. This volume is all about - progress in our Life with Christ.

Newly published in English. A classic work by the first ruling Bishop of the Russian Church Abroad.

Revealing the essence of the Christian life in simple but profound images, Matthew the Poor discourses on humility, repentance, asceticism, fasting, suffering and unity. Conveys the Gospel message in powerful terms. A modern Coptic giant.

This Saint who lived from 1724 to 1783 gives his counsel on living the Christian life. It touches many areas. The translator writes: I have found this book to repay each reading with refreshment of spirit and a strengthened resolve to lead a Christian life. 3rd edition 2004

Fr. Anatoly was both Father Confessor to the nuns of the neighbouring Shamordino convent and to many of the Russian Orthodox faithful who streamed to the Optina monastery for wisdom and consolation.

Extracts from the authors diary which he titled Moments of Spiritual Serenity and Contemplation, of Reverent Feeling, of Earnest Self-Amendment, and of Peace in God. A spiritual classic of profound depth and challenging relevance.

Recently revised, with a foreword by Bishop Kallistos, this book examines both the historical and spiritual understanding of the Prayer.

This is a classic of Orthodox spirituality, combining insights from both West and East. Originally written in sixteenth century Italy, the text here is as adapted for the Orthodox by St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain and St. Theophan the Recluse.