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A Collection of Letters to
Nuns: Profitable Instructions for Laymen and
Monastics by St. Anatoly of Optina These letters are filled
with simplicity, sincerity, faith and humor - all directed
towards the salvation of the souls of those entrusted to him.
Also contains a life of St. Anatoly, glossary and subject index.
308 pp HTJ16110 $22.00
The Apostolic Fathers edited by Jack N. Sparks New translations of these early Christian writings: Barnabas, I and II Clement, The Didache, Hermas, Ignatius, Polycarp. 334 pp. LL212 $20.00
Conferences by St. John Cassian A study of the Egyptian ideal of the monk, containing much practical spiritual instruction, written for the monks and nuns of Provence in the monasteries St. John founded. Available in two formats:
paper (leaves out a few of the conferences) MEP6227 $22.00
or hard-cover (complete) NOV104 $56.00
Concerning Frequent Communion of the Immaculate Mysteries
of Christ by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite. "Whoso eateth my
flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the
last day. (Jn. 6:54) These words of our Lord Jesus Christ have been, since
the moment they were spoken, a "scandal" and stumbling block, and a
point of departure for all who could not see in them "words of eternal
life" (Jn. 6:58). In this book one will find answers, combed from the
entire patristic tradition, to such questions as: How should I approach
the Holy Mysteries? What preparation is necessary? How often should
I commune? And what does it mean to be "worthy" of Holy Communion?
Based upon and gathered from the teachings of the Holy Fathers of the Church,
this book includes a thorough explanation of the Lord's Prayer, an apology for
frequent communion, answers to objections and clarifications of misconceptions,
a history of the book's compilation and two appendices on the Divine Eucharist
from other works of Saint Nikodemos. pb., 241 pp., UMS103 $20.00
Current Issues in the Orthodox Church, Book 1 Writings on a number of current issues from an Orthodox perspective. Elder Barsanuphius of Optina writes On Football, Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain and Elder Ambrose of Optina's writings On Smoking, and Orthodox commentaries On the Internet, On AIDS, Homosexuality or Marriage? 56 pp., HDS166 $8.00
Current Issues in the Orthodox Church, Book 2 On Abortion, On Contraception, On Television, On Euthanasia. 44 pp., HDS167 $8.00
The Discourses St. Symeon the New Theologian These discoursese treat such basic spiritual themes as repentance, detachment, renunciation, the works of charity, impassibility, remembrance of death, sorrow for sins, the practice of God's commandments, mystical union with the indwelling Trinity, faith and contemplation. MEP6209 $36.00
Discourses and Sayings by Dorotheos of Gaza; The teachings of St. Dorotheos, a 6th century archimandrite of Gaza. 259 pp. MEC6147 $14.00
Exomologetarion A Manual of Confession by St.
Nikodemos the Hagiorite When one encounters the illumined instructions found in
St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite's Manual of Confession, one feels freed from
both the delusions of this age and one's own blindness to sin. In addition
to the edifying instruction to the Spiritual Father, this book also offers a
meticulous interpretation of the Canon of St. John the Faster, an enlightening
counsel for the penitent on how to confess, and a soul-profiting homily on
repentance. Hard cover, 480 pp., illustrated. UMS102 $37.50
The Evergetinos A Complete Text 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 of the Egyptian deserts. An on-going series.
The Holy Fathers on:
The Body NPS0071
The Passions NPS0072
Illness NPS0073
Compiled by Rev. Alexey Young With abundant citations from the Holy Fathers of the Church these three popular booklets offer a concese explanation of the Orthodox understanding of subjects basic to Christian life. EACH $5.00 Also available on cassette. All 3 in an Album OCR217 $28.00
The Fifty Spiritual Homilies and the Great Letter by St. Macarius, St. Macarius was a desert father whose homilies impart teaching on how to live the Christian life. This book is one of the basic references for Orthodox Christians. MEP6208 Please specify: cloth $31.00 or paper $25.00
Flowers
from the Desert: Sayings on Humility, Obedience, Repentance, and Love from
the Christian Hermits of Ancient Times translated by
Archbishop Chrysostomos of Etna. pb., 100 pp. CTS115 $10.00
How to Approach the Reading of the Gospel & Holy Fathers by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov. This book contains a series of three articles entitled On Reading the Gospel; On Reading the Holy Fathers; and On Shunning the Reading of Books Containing False Teachings. 28 pp. HDS161 $6.50
How to Read the Holy Fathers The Holy Fathers of Orthodox Spirituality by Fr. Seraphim Rose. Fr. Seraphim wrote on many subjects during his lifetime, always striving to bring the traditional wisdom of the Fathers of the Orthodox Church to contemporary seekers. Soon he discovered that an introduction was needed on how one should and should not approach this very wisdom contained in the Holy Fathers and he penned a series of articles devoted to this subject. These articles have been collected in a little booklet together with an article by renowned contemporary Church writer Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky on "The Liturgical Theology of Fr. A. Schmemann". 64 pp. illustrated, pb HER332 $6.00The Illustrated Sayings of the Holy Fathers A little book filled with the treasures of the wise sayings of the saints, teachings of the subtleties of the various passions, as also the way one is freed from them and how to acquire the virtues. 48 pp. SXS702 $5.00
The
Letters of Saint Antony the Great translated by Derwas Chitty. Seven
letters from the great desert father on things which are essential in the
spiritual life: the witness of the Holy Spirit; the need to attain
self-knowledge and the gift of repentance to enter into the fullness of the
Church's life, of our mutual coinherence as members of the body of Christ.
Paper, 28 pp. LP108 $12.00
Letters of St. Cyprian, Volume 1 MEP6218 Cloth $30.00
Letters of St. Cyprian, Volume 2 MEP6219 Cloth $30.00
Letters of St. Cyprian, Volume 3 MEP6220 Cloth $30.00
Letters of St. Cyprian, Volume 4 MEP6221 Cloth $30.00
Letters of Archbishop Theophan of Polatava This collection of letters on a wide variety of matters of spiritual interest is enhanced by a major memorial address by Archbishop Averky. 79 pp. KRO17402 $7.00
Letters to Spiritual Children by Abbot Nikon In addressing his spiritual children Fr. Nikon speaks to all those seeking guidance on the difficult path to salvation. Written in the 50s and 60s, these letters of spiritual direction provide a contemporary distillation of the age old wisdom of the Church, at once simple and profound. 132 pp. NPS074 $13.00
The Lord's Prayer & Three Lessons of the Orthodox Faith An Offering of the Writings of St. Nicholai Velimirovich Included in this beautifully adorned selection of the writings of St. Nicholai (famous for the Prologue from Ochrid), is his soul-stirring "Devout Interpretation" of the Lord's Prayer. Added to this are three teachings entitled: "The Mystery of the Touch," "Christ Died for Us," and "Angels - Our Elder Brethren." The cover is gold-stamped; inside, are many pictures of Serbian frescoes. pb., 88 pp. POM105 $14.00
Matericon: Instructions of Abba Isaiah to the Honorable Nun Theodora The collected Sayings of the Desert Mothers are presented here for the first time in English, as well as the personal instructions given by Abba Isaiah (4th c.) to Theodora - a young nun ready to enclose herself in a cell for the rest of her life. As a zealous trainer, Abba Isaiah teaches Theodora the warfare needed for becoming a solitary and empowers her with armor for relentless battle against the passions. These teachings leave an indelible mark upon the soul of the reader and inspire great appreciation for the spiritual beauty of the ascetics of the desert. This edition stems from St. Theophan the Recluse's Russian translation and includes his own introduction. pb., 229 pp.POM109 $19.50
My Life in Christ by St. John of Kronstadt The complete spiritual diary of this modern man of prayer, which has long been an inspiration for all. Cloth 558 pp. HTJ1612 $51.00
Russian Letters of Spiritual Direction
by St. Macarius, Staretz of Optina In these letters from St.
Macarius, we find questions and answers on all manner of
subjects. Though his responses are not a generalized rule of
conduct for all, his words of counsel reflect a tradition
stretching back to the Desert Fathers. 115 pp. MES6334 $12.00
Selected Writings of St. John Cassian This handy collection of excerpts, gleaned from the best of the saint's writings, offers the reader a ready insight into numerous spiritual topics. pb., 144 pp. POM106 $14.75
Sermons And Writings Of Saint John, Archbishop Of Shanghai And San Francisco, 4 Volume Set. A valuable collection of the sermons and writings of St. John. Each of the 4 volumes contains from 10 to 15 articles written by the Saint, as well as some of his sermons. A real treasure chest. Each book is around 64 pages, paper cover. $11.50 each or $44.00 for the set.
Book 1 HDS151
A Word to the Youth
Humility & Struggle
On Saint Seraphim
Cheese-Fare Sunday
On the Sunday of Orthodoxy
On St. Justin the Philosopher
On Zacchaeus
Christ is Risen!
St. Vladimir's Day Celebration
On the Fall of Man
On the Feast of All Saints of Russia
Lay Not up Treasures on Earth
Come, O Ye People
The Sin of Regicide
The Meaning of Holy Orthodoxy
Labouring With Christ
Book 2 HDS152
Holy Water
The Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Christ is Risen!
The Last Judgment
The Canonisation of the Saints of God
The Spiritual Condition of the Russian People
A Discourse on Iconography
Nothing is Fearful to Him Who Relies on God
The Church as the Body of Christ
Book 3 HDS153
Will These Human Bones Come to Life?
The Cross, Preserver of the Universe
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
The Nativity of the Holy Baptist John
Hymn to God
How to Keep the Church Typicon
Nativity Peace
The Church and the Church's Prayer
The Word "Anathema" and its Meaning
In the Beginning was the Word
The Decline of the Patriarch
Rules for Acolytes
Book 4 HDS154
Open Unto Me the Doors of Repentance
Orthodoxy in Action
A few Words About Russia and Her Martyrs
Participation of Clergy in Public Life
On the Transfiguration
Time to Build
How can we Honour Those who Have Departed?
Christ's Prayer in the Garden
Two Banquets
In Memory of the Royal Martyrs
Watch!
We Call Ourselves Christian
Pastoral Letters
A Prayer to Saint John
A Spiritual Psalter of St. Ephraim Translated by Antonina Janda This collection of hymns, compiled from the writings of St. Ephraim by Bishop Theophan of Poltava, long constituted one of the favorite sources of reading for monastics in prerevolutionary Russia. 256 pages, 4x7. KRO7211 Hardbound $39.00
Stand Fast in the Truth Collected Works of Archbishop Averky paper KRO17209 $8.00
Two Homilies on Great Friday and Pascha by the Blessed Justin of Chelije. Translated by Serge Nedelsky. The tone and content of the writing of Archimandrite Justin (Popovich) of Serbia call to mind the great Church Fathers. pb.,19 pp. CTS116 $4.00
Wisdom from Mt. Athos The Writings of Staretz Silouan 1866-1938 by Archimandrite Sophrony. 127 pp.MES6331 $12.00
Sayings of the Desert Fathers by Benedicta Ward The "Alphabetical" collection of short sayings of the Desert Fathers. 269 pp. MEC6141 $18.00
The
Wisdom of the Desert Fathers
translated by Benedicta Ward SLG. The spiritual insights of
desert fathers collected by disciples who sought them out, asking them
to ‘Give me a word’, from the Anonymous Series of the Apophthegmata
patrum. Paperback. 1986 edition. LP6105 $11.00
New Edition: Wisdom of the Desert Fathers
compiled by
Benedicta Ward Spiritual insights of desert fathers collected by
disciples. This new edition (2002) is very much abridged from the previous 1986
edition. Hardcover, 48 pp. MEC6142 $10.00
World of the Desert Fathers by Benedicta Ward Stories and sayings from the Anonymous series of the Apophthegmata Patrum. 46 pp. MEC6143 $11.00
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