Saturday, April 4, 2009

Book # 15: The Way of the Pilgrim & The Pilgrim Continues His Way

Translated by R.M. French

This is written by an anonymous Russian Christian who is striving to achieve continuous prayer. His tale was discovered by a Mount Athos monk, and the story was first published in 1884. It is a remarkable story of a pilgrim's travels around Russian and the people and knowledge he encounters on the way. The book contains instruction on both what praying without ceasing entails and how this can be obtained. It is an amazing introduction to the Jesus prayer and the power of prayer. I would highly recommend it as it gives you a different look at spirituality and how prayer can enter and be part of your life.

Next book:
More Spirited Than Lions: an Orthodox response to feminism and a practical guide to the spiritual life of women
by Sarah Elizabeth Cowie

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