ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
When we begin our search for God it is natural for us to seek out knowledge from books, especially those written by our Church Fathers, the saints and elders of the Church. But there is a danger in this that we must be aware of. Continue reading “Beware of Too Much Reading”
Here we present some valuable words by St. Peter of Damascus. Continue reading “Philokalia of the Holy Neptic Fathers – St. Peter of Damascus (Part Three)”
Here we present some valuable words by St. Peter of Damascus. Continue reading “Philokalia of the Holy Neptic Fathers – St. Peter of Damascus (Part Two)”
Here we present some valuable words by St. Peter of Damascus. Continue reading “Philokalia of the Holy Neptic Fathers – St. Peter of Damascus”
by Fr. Stephen Freeman
If…then…
Among the most alluring ideas in our lives are the notions of cause and effect, performance and award. Nothing seems more soothing than the simple promise that doing one thing leads to the reward of the other. It is predictable, subject to control, clearly delineates the rules of reward and punishment and makes obvious who deserves what. Nothing could be neater. Continue reading “Rest For Your Soul”
by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom
As we start learning to pray, I would like to make it clear that what I mean by ‘learning to pray’ is not an attempt to justify or explain this in a speculative way. Rather, I would like to point out what one should be aware of, and what one can do if one wishes to pray. Continue reading “The Absence of God”
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