(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.
Cloth d$32.00
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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. 506pp Paper f$20.00
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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. Paper d$18.00
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(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 d$28.00
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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$14.00
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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 d$20.00
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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. An on-going series. Paper
(EV-1) Book I, Vol. I: 105pp. f$6.50 Order
(EV-2) Book I, Vol. II 163pp. f$7.50 Order
(EV-3) Book I, Vol. III 165pp. f$8.00 Order
(EV-4) Book 1, Vol IV 146pp. f$8.00 Order
(EV2-1) Book II, Vol. 1 143pp. f$8.00 Order
(EV2-2) Book II, Vol. 2 114pp. f$6.50 Order
(EV2-3) Book II, Vol. 3 120pp. f$6.50 Order
(EV2-4) Book II, Vol. 4 126pp. f$8.00 Order
(EV3-1) Book III, Vol. 1 . 168pp. f$8.00 Order
(FGG) FROM GLORY TO GLORY
by
St. Gregory of Nyssa.
Views
Christian life as one of never-ending growth "from glory to glory".
304pp. Paper d$18.00
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(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$17.50
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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 e$4.00
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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$44.00
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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
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(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 d$15.00 Order
(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$10.00
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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
OUT OF PRINT
( LRP5) LITTLE RUSSIAN PHILOKALIA, V. 5: 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$22.00 Cloth e$35.00 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.
Paper
d$25.00 Cloth e$35.00
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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$18.00
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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$30.00
(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$17.00 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$18.00, Cloth d$30.00 Order
(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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(PRAK)
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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(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$15.00
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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$18.00
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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 Paper
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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$3.00 each
(TOB) ON THE BODY Order
(TOI) ON ILLNESS Order
(TOP) ON THE PASSIONS Order
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$5.00 Order
(INT) Number 2: THE NOUS (THE INTELLECT). 109pp Paper f$5.00 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
f$12.00 Order
NEW (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
(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 f$9.00
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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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(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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