Author:  A MONK OF THE EASTERN CHURCH  

#:  1545  

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

Author:  MATTHEW THE POOR  

#:  157  

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.  

Author:  VLADIMIR BERZONSKY  

#:  2025  

The author suggests that we learn to love in stages, developing an ever greater power to become godlike in our affections. There are fifty-seven reflections / chapters that may be read separately; all reflects on the theme of love in the text of the Song of Songs, Corinthians and in other Biblical passages.   

Author:  SERGEI FUDEL  

#:  845  

The collected writings of the author (1901-1977)who spent the greater part of his life in various prisons, labour camps or in exile. This inspiring book tells of his childlike faith in the manifestations of Divine power in every day life.  

Author:  PAUL EVDOKIMOV  

#:  2523  

This is spirituality for everyday life. For Evdokimov a “pattern of the spiritual life for us in our time means incorporating into our lives the basics of the monastics’ life....Our ‘fasting’ then becomes fasting from obsessive acquiring, from addiction to work and productivity, from the frenetic pace of our lives.... rooted in the Bible and liturgy but entwined with the everyday life of home, school and work, a spirituality that is truly ‘for the life of the world’ ....Christ transforms us and our age.  

Author:  ARCHIMANDRITE SOPHRONY  

#:  3343  

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 his own prayers.   

Author:  clement , olivier  

#:  3500  

  

Author:  RAPHAELA, MOTHER  

#:  2076  

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."  

Author:  ANDREW WALKER & COSTA CARRAS, EDS.  

#:  3907  

Twelve lay and ordained Orthodox writers provide profound and fascinating insights into the role and mission of the Church in today’s world. Issues covered range widely, including family life, ecology and consumerism, politics, ethics, and psychology. “A rare work, a book that truly matters. Here is the story of Christianity over the span of some two millennia, a living Christianity as fitting for today’s unbelieving soul as for yesterday’s pagan citizen. No human being can escape the depth of existence presented here.” —Bookreader  

Author:  ALEXANDER SCHMEMANN  

#:  4559  

A commentary on the Lord's Prayer given on Radio Liberty to listeners in the former Soviet Union.Talks about the purpose and measure of whole life   

Author:  MATTHEW THE POOR ( FR. MATTA EL-MASKEEN)  

#:  5295  

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.  

Author:  BORIS BOBRINSKOY , TRANS BY ANTHONY GYTHIEL, INTRO MAXIME EGGER  

#:  5297  

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. The Church is seen as a river of revelation, founded in Scripture, flowing from heart to heart as from a spiritual father to his children. Paradox is not avoided but explored through the relationships between stillness and liturgy, fidelity to tradition and creativity, spiritual life and theological reflection, solitary prayer and intercession for the world.  

Author:  MOTHER RAPHAELA ( WILKINSON )  

#:  5294  

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.  

Author:  BARSANUPHIUS AND JOHN, TRANS AND INTRO BY JOHN CHRYSSAVGIS  

#:  5296  

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.  

Author:  EDITED BY ANTHONY GABRIEL  

#:  5298  

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.  

Author:  CATHERINE MANDELL  

#:  5879  

A practical aid to support individuals and families in keeping the Lenten Fasts. This is a vegan cookbook: abstention from meat and from dairy products as well as from oils on the strictest of fast days, during Lenten seasons. The resultant 200 recipes provide a variety of easy, nourishing, and appealing meals. Sprinkled among the recipes are sayings from the Mothers and Fathers of the early Church regarding how the body and soul are affected by eating habits.  

Author:  BISHOP IGNATIUS BRANCHININOV  

#:  933  

Grounded in the ascetic writings of the Fathers this classic is a treasure for seekers of the spiritual life today.  

Author:  ST. JOHN OF KRONSTADT  

#:  1555  

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.  

Author:  METROPOLITAN GREGORY (POSTNIKOV) OF ST. PETERSBURG (1784-1860) TRANS SERAPHIM ENGLEHARDT  

#:  7950  

Beginning with an appeal to live a Christian life, the writer goes on to explain how we should conduct ourselves in happiness, misfortune, wealth, poverty, illness and so forth. All this is described as we are taken through a standard day from waking up to going to bed. Our relationship with God and others is discussed in the context of prayer, work, meals and rest times. An inspirational work which could easily become a classic.  

Author:  ST. NIKODIM OF THE HOLY MOUNTAIN  

#:  8484  

A collection of chapters from St. Nikodemos's classic work "Spiritual Exercises" translated for the first time into English. Chapters include "On the Greatness of the Divine Eucharist.", "The Denial of Peter" and "Our Sins and Ingratitude Towards God."