Pilgrimage to Pascha
Pilgrimage to Pascha

Author: Steven J. Belonick

Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing

Published: 2021-01-26

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781944967963

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This unpretentious little book of meditations based on Scripture, ancient hymns, and writings from Church Fathers will nourish the souls of reflective seekers during the forty-day period of Great Lent. Authors of each meditation have delved deeply into the sins and shortcomings of their own hearts, enabling readers to share in a collective human experience-from darkness to light, from despair to hope, and from isolation to commonality in the body of Christ-as they move steadily toward our Lord's Resurrection. The first edition of this book (titled A Journey through Great Lent, edited and authored by Archpriest Steven John Belonick, with coauthors Michele Constable and Michael Soroka), was published by Light & Life Publishing in 1998.

Pilgrimage to Pascha Large Print Edition: A Daily Devotional for Great Lent
Pilgrimage to Pascha Large Print Edition: A Daily Devotional for Great Lent

Author: Steven John Belonick

Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing

Published: 2023-01-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781955890410

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This unpretentious little book of meditations based on Scripture, ancient hymns, and writings from Church Fathers will nourish the souls of reflective seekers during the forty-day period of Great Lent. Authors of each meditation have delved deeply into the sins and shortcomings of their own hearts, enabling readers to share in a collective human experience-from darkness to light, from despair to hope, and from isolation to commonality in the body of Christ-as they move steadily toward our Lord's Resurrection. The first edition of this book (titled A Journey through Great Lent, edited and authored by Archpriest Steven John Belonick, with coauthors Michele Constable and Michael Soroka), was published by Light & Life Publishing in 1998.

Fertile Ground
Fertile Ground

Author: Laura S. Jansson

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781944967604

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Pregnancy is not just a trek from one medical appointment to another but a journey of the heart. Here at last is a guidebook through its sacred terrain. For each week, Orthodox doula Laura Jansson provides a new reflection on a theme specific to the ground covered at that stage. From one milestone to the next, she helps us unearth the spiritual treasures buried within the physical experiences of childbearing. These are gifts of love from a merciful God who reaches out to us, making a perilous expedition into a path of salvation.

Christ in the Psalms
Christ in the Psalms

Author: Patrick Henry Reardon

Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781888212211

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A highly inspirational book of meditations on the Psalms that takes the reader on a thought-provoking and enlightening pilgrimage through this beloved "prayer book" of the Church. How has the Church historically understood and utilized the various psalms in her liturgical life? How can we perceive the image of Christ shining through the Psalms? Christ in the Psalms offers practical advice for how to make the Psalter a part of our daily lives.

Meditations for Great Lent
Meditations for Great Lent

Author: Vassilios Papavassiliou

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13: 9781936270606

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The Lenten Triodion exhorts us, "Let us observe a fast acceptable and pleasing to the Lord." Using hymns from the Triodion and the Scripture readings appointed for the season, Meditations for Great Lent shows us how to make our fast acceptable: to fast not only from food but from sin; to fast with love and humility, as a means to an end and not an end in itself. Keep this gem of a book with you to inspire you for the Fast and to dip into for encouragement as you pursue your Lenten journey.

Time and Despondency
Time and Despondency

Author: Nicole M. Roccas

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9781944967307

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Idleness. Apathy. Restlessness. Procrastination. These are symptoms, of what early Christian theologians called despondency (acedia), a spiritual sickness rooted in a lack of care or effort. A condition as old as the ancients, despondency thrives in today¿s culture of leisure, anxiety, and digital distraction. Time and Despondency is a penetrating synthesis of ancient theology, spiritual memoir, and self-help practicality. It envisions despondency as the extension of a broken relationship with the experience of time. Driven by the fear of death and the anxiety of living, despondency drives us to abandon the present moment, forsaking the only temporal realm in which we have true fellowship with Christ. The remedies offered by time-honored Christian thinkers for this predicament constitute not only an antidote to despondency but also stepping stones back to the present moment. In regaining the sacredness of time, we re-encounter the Resurrection of Christ in the dark and restless moments of our lives.

Following Egeria: A Modern Pilgrim in the Holy Land
Following Egeria: A Modern Pilgrim in the Holy Land

Author: Lawrence R. Farley

Publisher: Conciliar Press

Published: 2015-02-03

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9781936270217

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In the fourth century, a nun named Egeria traveled through the Holy Land and kept a diary of her experiences. In the twenty-first century, Fr. Lawrence Farley followed partially in her footsteps and wrote his own account of how he experienced the holy sites as they are today. Whether you're planning your own pilgrimage or want to read about places you may never go, Following Egeria will inform and inspire you.

Tending the Garden of Our Hearts
Tending the Garden of Our Hearts

Author: Elissa Bjeletich

Publisher:

Published: 2019-02-10

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781944967536

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Are you looking for a way to keep your family engaged in the true spiritual nourishment Lent has to offer? Tending the Garden of Our Hearts offers family devotions based on the scriptures for each day of Great Lent, including questions to discuss and ponder and an appendix full of hands-on activities to bring the lessons of the season to life. Whether you use it every day or dip into it occasionally as time permits, this book will help the whole family get more out of this crucial season of the Orthodox year.

Knowing God through Journey and Pilgrimage
Knowing God through Journey and Pilgrimage

Author: Seung Yeal Lee

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1608998193

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The Hebrew/Christian Scriptures include many allusions to pilgrimage customs and practices, yet the information is scattered and requires a considerable amount of reconstruction. It is posited that the pilgrimage paradigm, including the journey motif, has influenced the thought patterns of the writers of both the Old and New Testaments. To follow Jesus' journey to Jerusalem on the three feasts of pilgrimage in Luke-Acts and John, and their relevance to the way he revealed himself and taught his disciples, this work begins with the creation and patriarchal narratives, examining how the pilgrimage paradigm relates to discipleship. Reviewing the history of the people of God including the Exodus, the Exile, and restoration, this book establishes the significance of pilgrimage as a paradigm for Israel that eventually shapes Judaism. Seung Y Lee points us to a neglected fact that the three feasts of pilgrimage have developed their own characters and meanings for the momentous events in the history of Israel, and both Luke-Acts and John reflect the significance of the pilgrimage paradigm for Jesus' self-understanding and his teaching.

Being Bread
Being Bread

Author: Stephen Muse

Publisher:

Published: 2014-07

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 9780990502951

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Being Bread is a book of 25 short anecdotes designed for thoughtful pondering. It is a book to be savored slowly, bringing us to where we are by realizing the depth of encounter with Christ that is possible in the overlooked ordinary events of our lives. Dn. Stephen offers a deep message for those who are seeking spiritual renewal and a deeper walk in Christ beyond the rote and automatic.