Spirituality

One of the very effective ways by which one can arrive at an understanding of the Orthodox faith is through a study of the words it most often uses in its worship and theology. These words have developed through the centuries under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and have become like rich vessels containing the priceless treasures of our faith. This volume is a study of some of these key words.

The perfect spiritual companion for the Christmas Advent Fast and Epiphany. Provides scripture readings for each day along with the words of select hymns from the Orthros (Matins), Vespers, the Hours of the Nativity, etc. with a brief Scripture verse and a prayer-all selected by Presbytera Emily Harakas. An inspiring meditation by Fr. Anthony Coniaris for each day is included. This book will help make Advent and Epiphany come alive with meaning.

The Master Indexes of Persons and Sources as well as the Master Index of Subjects are an especially powerful tool for the researchers as well as any seeker of the ageless spiritual wisdom of the Philokalia. Selecting a subject with the ability to cross reference from one author to another makes the treasures of the Philokalia easily available to all. Covers the first four volumes.

Contains Morning Prayers and Prayers at Mealtime, and the complete services of Small Compline, Vespers, Matins and the Divine Liturgy, together with the principal hymns of the feasts of the year and the complete Service of Pascha.

In this long-awaited sequel to Christ in the Psalms, popular pastor, author, and scholar, Patrick Henry Reardon, once again applies his keen intellect to a topic he loves most dearly. Here he examines the lives of almost one hundred and fifty saints and heroes from the Scriptures - everyone from Abigail to Zephaniah, Adam to St. John the Theologian. This well-researched work is a veritable cornucopia of Bible personalities: Old Testament saints, New Testament saints, "Repentant saints," "Zealous saints," "Saints under pressure" . . . they?re all here, and their stories are both fascinating and uplifting. But Christ in His Saints is far more than just a biblical who?s who. These men and women represent that ancient family into which, by baptism, all believers have been incorporated. Together they compose that great "cloud of witnesses" cheering us on and inspiring us through word and deed.

At last, a series of meditations on the Psalms which avoids the sentimentality of most contemporary works, yet steers clear of the arid wasteland of modern higher critical academia. Lively, and highly devotional, this book sheds a world of insight upon the beloved Scriptures- the world of the Early Church,and of the Apostles themselves, who constantly used and referred to the Psalms in their own writings. Father Patrick Reardon is a convert from the Episcopal Church, a pastor, editor, writer, and educator, as well as an avid student of the Holy Scriptures. You will find his grasp of the Psalms, and his application to modern life via the lens of the Church's traditional understanding, both captivating and deeply convicting.

This is a book for those struggling to establish an effective life of prayer. Written neither for seasoned monastic nor lofty scholar, A Beginner?s Guide to Prayer speaks to the average man or woman on the street who desires a deeper relationship with God but is unsure how or where to begin. Drawing from nearly 2000 years of Orthodox spiritual wisdom, the author offers warm, practical, pastoral advice whose genius is to be found in its homespun simplicity and straightforwardness of style. If you?ve been desiring to make prayer a meaningful and regular part of your life, A Beginner?s Guide to Prayer will help set you on your way. But be careful! Prayer can be habit forming! In fact, the advice offered in this book may just change the course of the rest of your life. So, in the words of the author, "What are you waiting for? Start to pray!"

Fr. Meletios Webber, an Orthodox priest with a doctorate in counseling, helps us to understand addiction and explores ways to overcome it. He clearly and skillfully explains the Twelve Steps of the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.

In Thirsting for God, philosophy professor Gallatin expresses many of the struggles that a Protestant will encounter in coming face to face with Orthodoxy: such things as Protestant relativism, rationalism versus the Orthodox sacramental path to God, and the unity of Scripture and Tradition. He also discusses praying with icons, praying written prayers, and many other Orthodox traditions.An outstanding book that will help Orthodox readers more deeply apreciate their faith and will give Protestant readers a more thorough understanding of the Church.

One of the most profound works on repentance in all of Christendom. St. Theophan, a beloved Orthodox bishop from nineteenth century Russia, speaks not only from a deep knowledge of the Church Fathers, but also from a lifetime of experience in turning his heart to God, and guiding others on this glorious Way that leads to our salvation. His writings are unique in that he combines centuries of Church wisdom with keen psychological insights for us today.Repentance is not a popular term here in the West, yet it is the cornerstone of the Lord's gospel, and the entrance into God's kingdom. Turning the Heart to God is a manual of true spiritual transformation in a world of often cheap grace... a classic book that has the power to change our lives, if we let it.