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Summary: Excellent, beautiful, excellent.
Review: Beautiful, used to describe a book on asceticism? Absolutely. I bought my first copy of this small book years ago at a Greek Orthodox church bazaar in Little Rock, and it, coupled with several other events in my life, changed my life. That sounds cliched, I know, but it is the truth. If you can hear these teachings--and they are not easy to hear, that is part of the point--they will affect you in ways you cannot yet imagine. A plain, simple book. Read from it every day.
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Summary: Excellent, beautiful, excellent.
Review: Beautiful, used to describe a book on asceticism? Absolutely. I bought my first copy of this small book years ago at a Greek Orthodox church bazaar in Little Rock, and it, coupled with several other events in my life, changed my life. That sounds cliched, I know, but it is the truth. If you can hear these teachings--and they are not easy to hear, that is part of the point--they will affect you in ways you cannot yet imagine. A plain, simple book. Read from it every day.
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Summary: An excellent outline of life!
Review: Here is a 20th century writer giving us a window to theosis. Something to read every day for the rest of your life.
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Summary: Simple Wisdom
Review: Orthodox Christians who recognize that they are functioning at far too basic a level to hope to profit from exposure to the Philocalia and similar authorities, will rejoice in this straightforward discussion of "the one thing needful." The author achieves great clarity without a hint of condescension. This book is an invaluable invitation to "the life in Christ!"
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Summary: Simple Wisdom
Review: This little gem has found its way into the lives of thousands and bears a great return in communion with the Holy Trinity. Kierkegaard said that purity of heart is to will one thing. Through the grace of God it is a realisitc hope to purify the heart. Liturgy, Eucharist, almsgiving,etc are all means to this end. Colliander's book helps the seeker tune the inner life to the will of God though the groundwork of prayer and practical asceticism. One thing that is so winsome about it is that he doesn't hold spiritual carrots out to the reader without giving real guidance in how to grow in holiness. As with any book on such a serious topic, DO NOT read it for spiritual titulation. Take it seriously in the love of God. This is reality.Check out "Encountering the Depths" by Mother Mary Clare and "The Orthodox Way" by Bishop Kallistos Ware. They've been a great help to many!
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Summary: A spiritual wake-up call
Review: This little gem has found its way into the lives of thousands and bears a great return in communion with the Holy Trinity. Kierkegaard said that purity of heart is to will one thing. Through the grace of God it is a realisitc hope to purify the heart. Liturgy, Eucharist, almsgiving,etc are all means to this end. Colliander's book helps the seeker tune the inner life to the will of God though the groundwork of prayer and practical asceticism. One thing that is so winsome about it is that he doesn't hold spiritual carrots out to the reader without giving real guidance in how to grow in holiness. As with any book on such a serious topic, DO NOT read it for spiritual titulation. Take it seriously in the love of God. This is reality. Check out "Encountering the Depths" by Mother Mary Clare and "The Orthodox Way" by Bishop Kallistos Ware. They've been a great help to many!
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