Books I Read in 2015
Abbess Thaisia of Leushino: An Autobiography of a Spiritual Daughter of St. John of Kronstadt: How could I read anything written by this uncanonized saint and not absolutely love it, especially her own...
View ArticleThe Holy Apostles: The World’s Greatest Benefactors
An image from the 11th Century, believed to be a representation of the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople The Apostles and the Mission [1] Metropolitan Avgoustinos (Kantiotes) of Florina...
View ArticleOn Forgiveness Sunday: Spiritual Wisdom from a Spiritual Mother of Our Times
(Originally posted in 2013) Below is a translation I have done – through Gerontissa Macrina’s prayers – concerning the great rewards God has prepared for those who practice patience when confronted...
View ArticleThe Scent of Holiness Sequel?
Ancient Faith Publishing‘s May Catalog: The Sweetness of Grace by Constantina R. Palmer From the author of The Scent of Holiness. The Sweetness of Grace is a collection of stories derived from...
View ArticleReview of The Sweetness of Grace
Below is a very gracious review of The Sweetness of Grace by Matushka Anna Crawford. I thank her for taking the time to write down her thoughts on my new book. Original post can be found here. “More...
View ArticleThe Departure of the Soul: According to the Teaching of the Orthodox Church
There is a new book published by St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery on the departure of the soul that I wish to draw your attention to. It is called The Departure of the Soul: According to the...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEWS 2021: “HOW DO I LEARN GOD’S WILL?”
Books Reviews 2021 is a series of blog posts about the books I’ve read so far this year. How Do I Learn God’s Will? by Hieromartyr (priest-martyr) Daniel Sysoev Christ is risen! The more I read the...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEWS 2021: “The Joy to Serve”
Books Reviews 2021 is a series of blog posts about the books I’ve read so far this year. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10410156-the-joy-to-serve The Joy to Serve by Matushka Juliana Schmemann...
View ArticleBOOKS REVIEWS 2021: Presbytera
Books Reviews 2021 is a series of blog posts about the books I’ve read so far this year. “Presbytera: The Life, Mission, and Service of the Priest’s Wife” by Pres. Athanasia Papademetriou While...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEWS 2021: Ascetics in the World
Ascetics in the World (Vol I), translated in English by Fr. Nicholas Palis and edited by Rev. Theodore Petrides, is a collection of stories, mostly of laypeople, whose simple, pious lives remind us...
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