(AP) THE ART OF PRAYER: an Orthodox anthology
Compiled by Igumen
Chariton of Valamo. Translated by E. Kadoubovsky and E.M. Palmer.
Edited with an introduction
by Bishop Kallistos Ware.
A classic Orthodox
work which is available again. A collection of texts on prayer
drawn from Greek and Russian sources. 288pp. Paper d$19.00 Order
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THE ASCETIC LIFE and FOUR
CENTURIES ON CHARITY
by St. Maximos
the Confessor
Fundamental
and beautiful teachings on Christian life and faith by
a great 7th century father. ACW Vol. 21 284pp.
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(AWB) ASCETICAL WORKS, SAINT BASIL, trans. by Sr. M. Monica Wagner. Contains several ascetical discourses, the Morals, the Long Rules, Concerning Faith, Concerning Baptism and similar works. Vol. 9 of The Fathers of the Church series. Subject and scriptural index, 525 pp. Paper f$40.00 Order
(AAG) AN ATHONITE GERONTIKON: Sayings of the Holy Fathers of Mount
Athos.
Compiled by Archimandrite
Ioannikios. Kotsonis. Revised edition. 661pp Paper e$45.00
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(CLN) A COLLECTION OF LETTERS TO NUNS: Profitable instructions
for laymen and monastics
by St. Anatoly (Zertsalov)
of Optina, translated by Holy Nativity Convent.
These letters of
a famous Optina elder are filled with simplicity, sincerity,
faith and humor - all directed towards the salvation of
the souls of those entrusted to him. Contains also a life of
St. Anatoly, and excellent glossary and subject index. 308pp.
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(CFR) CONCERNING FREQUENT COMMUNION OF THE IMMACULATE MYSTERIES OF CHRIST by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite, translated by Fr. George Dokos. Includes and Explanation of the Lord’s Prayer, an apology for frequent communion, answers to objections and clarifications of misconceptions, and two appendices on the Divine Eucharist. Contains scriptural and subject/names indices. 241pp. Paper d$17.00 Order
(CCP) COUNSELS ON THE CHRISTIAN PRIESTHOOD
By St. John of Kronstadt
Translated by W.
Jardine Grisbrooke, these selections from the writings of St.
John are applicable to all who wish to draw near to God.
134pp. Paper d$13.00
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(DIS) THE DISCOURSES
by St. Simeon the New
Theologian
The sermons of this
great ascetic father on repentance, renunciation, charity, the
practice of the commandments of God, faith, contemplation,
and many other subjects. 396pp . Paper
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(DISS) DOROTHEOS OF GAZA; DISCOURSES AND SAYINGS
translated by Eric
P. Wheeler
The teachings of St.
Dorotheos, a 6th century archimandrite of Gaza, which are just
as applicable to Christians today. 259pp. Paper d$20.00
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(DHF) DRINKING FROM THE HIDDEN FOUNTAIN: A Patristic Breviary;
Ancient Wisdom for Today's World.
A daily collection
of brief excerpts on everyday Christian life and experience,
prayer, scripture reading, work, wealth, and a multitude of
other subjects. A real treasure for a busy life in the world.
Excellent index of sources. 447pp. Paper
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THE EVERGETINOS
A Complete Text translated
by Bishop Chrysostomos et al
This is one of the major
Greek Paterika (collections "of the fathers"), long a source
of spiritual inspiration and guidance. It contains narratives
from the lives and teachings of the fathers and mothers of the
Egyptian deserts.
A new printing (partially
revised) in four volumes (Books 1-4), slightly enlarged from the original
edition, printed in red and black throughout. Available as a set or individual
volumes.
Paper (NOTE: Deluxe hard cover edition is available from
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(FRS) FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: Wisdom from the Apostolic Fathers ed. By George D. Zgourides. Texts selected from the early church fathers on the theme of the “fruit of the Holy Spirit” arranged by subjects ( love, joy, peace, longsuffering, etc .) in a handy volume. 90pp. Paper d$13.00 Order
(NICO) A HANDBOOK OF SPIRITUAL COUNSEL
by St. Nicodemos of
the Holy Mountain, translated by Peter A. Chamberas
The subtitle of this
work is an apt description: "The Guarding of the Five Senses
and the Imagination of the Mind and Heart. The Cultivation
of Natural Delights of the Mind." A practical and clear guide
for spiritual life. 256pp. Paper d$23.00
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(ICS) THE ILLNESS AND CURE OF THE SOUL IN THE ORTHODOX TRADITION
by Archimandrite Hierotheos
Vlachos
Trans. from Greek.
Fr. Hierotheos uses quotations from the Church Fathers and
many saints to support his conviction that man's soul suffers
illness which distorts his relationship with God, his fellow
men and nature - to be cured in the hospital of the Church. Presented
in the form of a discussion, the contents were used in a lecture
series at the Theological School of Damascus. 184pp . Paper e$19.00
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(DILL) ILLUSTRATED SAYINGS OF THE HOLY FATHERS
by the Monk John Vranos
Selections from the
writings of the Holy Fathers presented in simple terms with
an iconographic type illustration for each subject. Excellent
for older children. 52pp. Illus. Paper
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(IND) INDICATION OF THE WAY INTO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
by Bishop Innokenty
of Alaska
A treasury of wisdom
on Christian life and teachings. 48pp. Paper d$4.00
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(ISN) ISAAC OF NINEVEH
(ISAAC THE SYRIAN): THE SECOND PART, Chapters IV-XLI),
translated by Sebastian
Brock. An English translation of a second series of spiritual homilies
by St. Isaac from a manuscript discovered in 1983. Very similar
to “The Ascetical Homilies” now out of print, this book will fill
the void. Limited edition. 251pp. Paper e$50.00 Order
Although directed at women, this instructive book contains valuable instruction for all - beginners as well as those more advanced in spiritual life. Those familiar with the writings of Theophan the Recluse will welcome this new addition in English to the spiritual legacy of this well-known and popular 19th century Russian Father. 160pp. Paper d$8.00 Order
NEW (LD) LETTERS FROM THE DESERT: Barsanuphius & John. A new translation by John Chryssavgis of a
selection of the shorter letters of these two elders of Gaza, renowned for
their spiritual insight and direction of both monastics and laity.
212pp. Paper d$16.00 Order
(LTA) THE LETTERS OF AMMONAS, Successor of Saint Anthony
translated by Derwas
J. Chitty
The fourteen surviving
letters on spiritual direction by a disciple of St. Anthony
now available in English. 21pp. Paper e$7.00
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(LTAG) THE LETTERS OF ST. ANTHONY THE GREAT
translated by Derwas
J. Chitty
Seven beautiful letters
of St. Anthony to his disciples published for the first time
in English. 28pp. Paper f$7.00
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(LB) LETTERS TO A BEGINNER: On Giving One's Life to God
by Abbess Thaisia
Translated from the
Russian edition of 1900, this collection of fourteen letters
written to beginning (novice) nuns offers wise instruction
to anyone - particularly women - wishing to live a "life in
Christ" whether in the world or a monastery. Abbess Thaisia,
a spiritual daughter of St. John of Kronstadt, was well versed in
the writings of the holy fathers, and was a gifted spiritual writer
in her own right. 110pp. illus. Paper d$9.00
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(TLC) THE LIFE IN CHRIST
by St. Nicholas Cabasilas.
A very readable book about
the opportunity for man to share in our Lord's redemption here
and now, in body and spirit, as well as intellect, through the mysteries
of the Church. 229pp Paper
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(LM) THE LIFE OF MOSES
by St. Gregory of Nyssa
A spiritual interpretation
of the life of the Prophet Moses, used as an example of
Christian life and mystical union with God. 208pp. Paper d$20.00
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(LRP1) LITTLE RUSSIAN PHILOKALIA, VOL. I: St. Seraphim of Sarov, Spiritual instructions
This revised edition contains the Spiritual Instructions, The Acquisition of the Holy Spirit (Conversation with Motovilov) some prophecies of the saint and the events since the finding of his relics again in 1991. 158pp. Paper d$12.00
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(HER) LITTLE RUSSIAN PHILOKALIA, Vol. III: St. Herman of Alaska
Contains the original
life of St. Herman, his writings, and his complete extant
letters. 200pp. Illus. Paper OUT OF PRINT.
(LRP4) LITTLE RUSSIAN PHILOKALIA, Vol. IV: St. Paisius Velichkovsky
The spiritual writings
of St. Paisius, including The Scroll and Field Flowers
. Newly translated into English. This a treasure for
all orthodox. 151pp . Paper d$10.00
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( LRP5) LITTLE RUSSIAN PHILOKALIA, Vol. V: St. Theodore of Sanaxar, The life, spiritual counsels and letters of the 18th century elder who founded a monastery not far from Sarov. 188pp. Paper d$12.00 Order 
(MSE) MAN'S SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION by Constantine Cavarnos. Although a sequel to Dr. Cavarnos' book Holiness: Man's Supreme Destiny, this volume approaches man's spiritual evolution towards union with God in a step-by-step progression, drawing upon the Scriptures and examples from the lives of several saints. Contains descriptions of some valuable spiritual reading. 95pp Paper d$7.00 Order
(MLA) MONASTIC LETTERS OF ST. ATHANASIUS THE GREAT. Translated by Leslie W. Barnard. Six letters of the Great Wise spiritual guide of monastics and laity. 15pp. Paper f$7.00 Order
(MW) MONASTIC WISDOM: THE LETTERS OF ELDER JOSEPH THE HESYCHAST. The Elder Joseph was one of the greatest ascetics of our century. This collection of letters makes the wealth of his wisdom and experience available to readers from all walks of life. "This is the best book I have read in quite some time!" Dr. Constantine Cavarnos. Paper e$15.00 Cloth e$22.00 Order
(ML) MY LIFE IN CHRIST by St. John of Kronstadt
Translated from Russian.
The complete spiritual
diary of this modern man of prayer, which has long been an inspiration
for all. 558pp.
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(NDH) A NIGHT IN THE DESERT OF THE HOLY MOUNTAIN; Discussion with
a Hermit on the Jesus Prayer
by Bishop Hierotheos
Vlachos
Translated from the
Greek, this modern dialogue between the author and an elder
experienced in the practice of the Jesus Prayer is a simple
presentation of the age-old teachings of prayer of the heart.
A contemporary "Way of a Pilgrim". Contains a glossary of terms.
172pp. Read a Review. Paper e$19.00
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(PRAY) ON PRAYER
by St. John of Kronstadt
Extracts from his spiritual
diary arranged by subject (e.g., "On the Essence...of Prayer,"
"On Prayer to Saints...," "On the Jesus Prayer"). 74pp
. Paper d$5.00
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(OPA) ON PRAYER from the Alphabetalphabetos
by St. Meletios the
Confessor
A small selection from
a 14th century monastic of Mt. Galesion, who wrote in verse
on a wide range of ecclesiastical and spiritual topics. This
selection is from 24 stanzas of 24 lines each, corresponding
to the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet. Includes a short life
of the saint. 32pp . Paper f$4.00
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(OPT) ON PRAYER, from the Writings of Bishop Theophan the Recluse
Translated from the
Russian.
Excerpts from the letters
of Bishop Theophan on many aspects of prayer, most written to lay people.
12pp. Paper f$2.00
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(OPJ) ON THE PRAYER OF JESUS
by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov
A classic work on the
Prayer of Jesus. Introduction by a monk of the Holy Mountain.115pp. Cloth f$20.00
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(ORP) ORTHODOX PSYCHOTHERAPY
by Bishop Hierotheos
Vlachos; translated by Esther Williams
The patristic key to
reestablishing one's relationship with God. This is a companion
work to the author's highly popular Illness and Cure of the
soul. 366pp . Paper e$35.00 Order
(OS) ORTHODOX SPIRITUALITY
by Bishop Hierotheos
Vlachos; translated by Esther Williams
A presentation of the
fundamentals of Orthodox spiritual life. Clarifies Orthodox spirituality
as a mode of life, which embodies man's salvation--his
communion and union with God in the Trinity. 100pp . Read a review . Paper
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(PTS) PATH TO SALVATION: A Manual of Spiritual Transformation
by St. Theophan the
Recluse
A wonderful aid in
acquiring the Kingdom of the heavens. 366pp. Paper e$20.00
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(PHI1) PHILOKALIA Vol. I
St. Isaiah the Solitary, Evagrios the Solitary, St. John Cassian, St. Mark the Ascetic, and others. 378pp. Paper d$19.00 Order
(PHI2) PHILOKALIA Vol. II:
St. Theodore the Great Ascetic, St. Maximos the Confessor, St. Thalassios the Libyan, St. John of Damaskos and others. 414pp. Paper d$20.00 Order
(PHI3) PHILOKALIA Vol. III:
St. Theophanis the Monk, St. Peter of Damaskos, St. Symeon Metaphrastis, St. Philotheos of Sinai and St. Ilias the Presbyter 379pp. Paper d$18.00 Order
(PHI4) PHILOKALIA Vol. IV:
Contains the writings of St. Symeon the New Theologian, Nikitas Stithatos, Theoleptos, Metropolitan of Philadelphia, Nikiphoros the Monk, St. Gregory of Sinai and St. Gregory Palamas. 450pp. Paper d$21.00, Cloth d$30.00 Order
(WRP) WRITINGS FROM THE PHILOKALIA ON THE PRAYER OF THE HEART
translated
by Kadloubovsky and Palmer
Newly re-issued
in paperback, this volume of selections from THE PHILOKALIA
has long been a favorite volume of spiritual readings.
420pp . Paper d$20.00
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(PRAC) THE PRACTICAL AND THEOLOGICAL CHAPTERS and THREE THEOLOGICAL
DISCOURSES
b y St. Symeon
the New Theologian, trans. by Paul McGuckin
The "Chapters"
are spiritual instructions, while the "Discourses" are
a defense of the Orthodox teaching of the Holy Trinity. A beautiful
modern translation of some of St. Symeon's most important
writings drawn from his own spiritual experiences 144pp. Paper d$11.00
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THE PRAKTIKOS & CHAPTERS
ON PRAYER
by Evagrius
Ponticus
Two practical
treatises on spiritual life and prayer translated from
the Greek. 96 pp. Paper d$10.00
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(PRL) PRAYERS BY THE LAKE
by St. Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic. One hundred spiritual meditations
written in 1921-1922 by Lake Ochrid. These beautiful prayers
have inspired many since they were written in Serbian, and many
more since their translation into English. 207pp. Paper f$15.00 Order
(REF) REFLECTIONS OF ABBA ZOSSIMAS,
Monk of the Palestinian Desert,
trans. by John Chryssavgis.
Newly translated into English, these are the day-to-day teachings
and examples of one of the great 5th century
hermits of the Palestinian desert. 34pp. Paper f$5.00. Order
(SAY)
THE SAYINGS OF THE DESERT
FATHERS
by Benedicta
Ward
The complete
"Alphabetical" collection of short sayings of the Desert
Fathers in English. 269pp. Paper
d$16.00
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(SCJ) THE SPIRITUAL COUNSELS OF FR. JOHN OF KRONSTADT
translated
by W. Jardine Grisbrooke
Selections
from MY LIFE IN CHRIST arranged by subject. 230pp . Paper d$16.00
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THE SPIRITUAL LIFE AND
HOW TO BE ATTUNED TO IT
by St. Theophan
the Recluse
A study in the
science of the soul and in reality a primer in the spiritual
life. Written to a young woman who wanted to learn of the
spiritual life. 320pp . Paper d$15.00
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THE SPIRITUAL MEADOW OF
JOHN MOSCHOS
translated by
John Wortley
Now available
in English for the first time, this is another of the
major Greek Paterika and perhaps the most remarkable
of them for the great geographical area covered. John Moschos
was a 6th century monk from Damascus who entered monasticism
in the Holy Land, and traveled throughout the Christian east
collecting lives of the holy monastics which have come down to us
in this volume. A real treasure. 219pp. Paper d$30.00
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A SPIRITUAL PSALTER, or
Reflections on God
Excerpted by
St. Theophan the Recluse from the works of St. Ephraim the Syrian.
Translated from the Russian and reflecting the contents of the Psalms,
this beautiful volume contains 150 subject groups of prayers and
teachings divided into 20 Kathismata as the Psalter. Printed in red
and black, gold-stamped leatherette cover and page edges, with ribbon
marker. 255pp. e$30.00 Cloth
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(SBT) SPIRITUALLY BENEFICIAL TALES OF PAUL, BISHOP OF MONEMBASIA
translated
by John Wortley.
A unique collection
of "spiritually edifying tales". Written in the mid-tenth
century. 222pp . Paper d$19.00
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THE SYRIAC FATHERS ON PRAYER
AND THE SPIRITUAL LIFE
Translation
and Introduction by Sebastian Brock.
A beautiful
rendition from the original Syriac of the teachings of these early fathers
(4th to 8th centuries), both anonymous and known. Contains a subject index.
381pp. d$30.00
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THE
TEACHINGS OF THE HOLY FATHERS:
by Fr. Alexey
Young.
An excellent
presentation of the Holy Fathers' teachings on the
subjects of the body, illness and the passions. Approximately
50 pages each. d$3.50 each
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THEMES
FROM THE PHILOKALIA
by Archimandrite
Ioannikios Kotsonis.
Meditations
on and selections from the Philokalia on specific subjects.
(WAP) Number 1: WATCHFULNESS AND PRAYER. 109pp Paper f$10.00 Order
(INT) Number 2: THE NOUS (THE INTELLECT). 109pp Paper f$10.00 Order
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TREATISE ON THE SPIRITUAL
LIFE
by St. Gregory
Palamas translated by Daniel M. Rogich
Subjects, among
others, include Life and Death of the Soul, Spiritual
Poverty, Marriage, Virginity and Virtuous Life, the Passion
of the Love of Money Spiritual Meaning of the Parable of the
Vineyard. NOTE: This material is also found in Vol 4 of The Philokalia
(different translation) as Letter to the Nun Xenia. 105
pp. Paper e$13.00
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THE WAY OF A PILGRIM and
THE PILGRIM CONTINUES HIS WAY
translated
by R. M. French
This delightful
work describes the quest of a pious 19th century Russian
peasant who attempts to learn the meaning of St. Paul's
words, "Pray without ceasing." This quest leads him to the "Jesus
Prayer" and the practice of it. The book tells of his travels
and experiences along to the road to unceasing prayer. 242pp.
Paper d$15.00
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(WAC) THE WAY OF THE ASCETICS
by Tito Colliander
An excellent
"pocket book" on living a truly Christian life in the
world today.110pp. Paper
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(WF) THE WAY OF THE FATHERS: Praying
with the Early Christians
Compiled by
Mike Aquilina.
A fine collection
of 1000 comments taken from the Holy Fathers of the early
centuries of the Church's life. 207pp. Paper d$11.00 Order
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WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR OUR SALVATION
by St. Nikodim[os] of the Holy Mountain. A collection of 19 short
chapters on various spiritual subjects in a small volume ideal
for carrying in purse or pocket. 95pp. Paper d$8.00 Order
(WD) THE WISDOM OF THE DESERT FATHERS
translated
by Benedicta Ward
This is the
"Anonymous Series," part of the Sayings of the Fathers or "Apophthegmata
Patrum", arranged by subject. 65pp. Paper
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WISDOM FROM MT. ATHOS:
The Writings of Staretz Silouan 1866:1938.
An arrangement
of notes which Staretz Silouan penciled on odd scraps
of paper. Contains the majestic prose-poem Adam's Lament.
127pp. Paper d$13.00
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A WONDERFUL REVELATION
TO THE WORLD
The conversation
of St. Seraphim of Sarov with Nikolai Motovilov
- NEW EDITION
Revised and
corrected from the Russian, and reprinted in a larger
and easier to read format - on the purpose of Christian life.
An excellent work! 48pp. Paper a$3.50
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THE WORLD OF THE DESERT
FATHERS
translated
by Columba Steward
Companion volume
to THE WISDOM OF THE DESERT FATHERS, also from the "Anonymous
Series" of the SAYINGS OF THE FATHERS, the stories and
sayings are gathered in a general way containing much spiritual
food for thought. 46pp . Paper
f$8.00
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