Author:  DR. ALBERT ROSSI  

#:  5884  

The living tradition of the Jesus Prayer in Eastern Orthodoxy follows an unbroken line back to the sixth century Egyptian desert. The prayer, which, repeated ceaselessly in a gentle and loving manner, gradually transforms the heart “from stone to flesh.” The heart continues, an intimate dialogue—a song of love between Christ and the soul—commences  

Author:  THOMAS HOPKO  

#:  8169  

The Book of Revelation is frequently used as a source of "prophecy" for events of a particular epoch in history. In a refreshingly different approach the listener is challenged to understand it as a call to experience eternal life here and now in the worship of the Church. Fr. Thomas in particular draws attention to the symbols and words originating in the Hebrew scriptures and shows that the Book of Revelation not only inspired the liturgy of the Church but also was influenced by it.  

Author:  THOMAS HOPKO  

#:  8316  

One of the Orthodox Church's greatest contemporary teachers explains the nature of prayer, the role of icons in prayer and their proper use. Icons are revealed as the presence of the living God and erroneous practices regarding images and prayer are dispelled.