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 The Philokalia

 Intro to Eastern Christendom

The Philokalia is an anthology of spiritual texts penned between the 4th and 15th centuries by various masters of the Jesus Prayer and hesychasm ("stillness"). These texts are of immense importance to Orthodox Christians and others seeking instruction in the deeper aspects of prayer and the spiritual life. More►

The Orthodox Christian church is an elegant tapestry of enduring theology, culture, and tradition and is experiencing a worldwide rebirth. In Encountering the Mystery, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I unveils the shroud of mystery surrounding this ancient faith as he explains its 2,000-year history. More►

 The Desert Fathers

 Monastic Thought

Continuing his personal quest for the meaning of Eastern Orthodox mysticism, Markides interviews charismatic elders from Mount Athos to Arizona. Their advice and experiences are conveyed in a captivating style that will appeal to Orthodox and non-Orthodox readers alike. More►

Based on 55 years of solitude in the desert, this monastic guide insists that prayer gives believers wings to fly. Engulfed in the Holy Spirit, the Christian experiences death to sin, touches the invisible, and discovers joy welling up inside his heart. More►

 Iconography

 The Theotokos

Frederica Mathewes-Green reminds us of an age-old tradition in Christendom, and becomes an animated guide for Eastern Orthodoxy's history, theology, and use of icons. She guides us into an imaginary Orthodox church to view and study twelve of the world's most significant icons. More►

Orthodox bishops decided at the 3rd Ecumenical Council, that the Virgin Mary held God himself in her womb. As a result, she would thereafter be called Theotokos, meaning "God-bearer." The twelve translated sermons in this volume offer veneration to Mary for her essential role in the mystery of the Incarnation.More►

 The Popular Patristics

 Orthodox Theology

The greatest of the patristic preachers is well-known for his straight-forward, lively, earnest exegesis emphasizing moral and spiritual application. Here he focuses on social justice, the ideal of charity, and concern for the poor. More►

In this comprehensive guide to contemplative prayer, George Maloney, S.J. opens up this tradition of prayer - in particular the Jesus Prayer - to Western Christians in a clear and practical manner. More►