On the Warfare with the Demons
On the Warfare with the Demons My child, always be careful, both when you are happy and when you are …
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My Elder Joseph the Hesychast
My Elder Joseph the Hesychast by Elder Ephraim This is the most complete biography of Elder Joseph the Hesychast. The …
We Must Endure Life’s Difficulties With Joy (Part 4)
When God appeared to Saint Stephen the first martyr in Heaven, He manifested Himself with glory: “he looked up steadfastly …
We Must Endure Life’s Difficulties With Joy (Part 3)
If we carefully considered and examined the weight of the Lord’s Cross, our own cross would seem minute and light …
Confess to an experienced Spiritual Father
First, search around and learn who is the most experienced Spiritual Father, because Basil the Great says, just as people …
We Must Endure Life’s Difficulties With Joy (Part 2)
It is truly foolish for us to flee from sorrow—because the more we try to avoid sorrow and suffering, the …
We Must Endure Life’s Difficulties With Joy (Part 1)
No one is exempt from sorrows and difficulties in this life. Therefore, we must try to endure life’s difficulties joyfully …
Hope in God
Question yourself as to whether this faith is within you, or perhaps you are led by worldly wisdom. And if …
The Letters of Elder Joseph the Hesychast
Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Elder Joseph the Hesychast By Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos I often read the book Monastic …
Man’s life is full of sorrow because he is in exile
Letter Four My child, if you pay attention to everything I write to you and compel yourself, you will find …
