{"product_id":"redeeming-the-time-short-prayers-from-the-orthodox-tradition-with-small-ponderings-advice-from-the-saints-and-a-simple-service-with-the-prayer-of-paperback","title":"REDEEMING THE TIME, Short Prayers from the Orthodox Tradition: With Small Ponderings, Advice from the Saints, and a Simple Service with the Prayer of - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. Arnold-Lyklema\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiven the difficulties of our times, these traditional short prayers can be a great help in our spiritual life: Easy to remember and needing little time, they are suitable for almost any situation. Also included is the traditional Service with the Prayer of the Name (the Jesus Prayer) - as handed on by various ascetics from the Holy Mountain for the benefit of the faithful, even those living 'in the world'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003especial first edition, in full colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, presents both the prayers and accompanying introductions and commentary in a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful calligraphic design, illustrated throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e with colour photographs and line-drawings. Published in standard colour-printing on 70lb paper, to keep prices reasonable, this is \u003cstrong\u003ean affordable but very special gift\u003c\/strong\u003e, to inspire and encourage the use of these short prayers - each according to our measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e+ + +\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE CONTENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe initial inspiration for this little work was an ancient series of twenty-four short prayers 'written down by Saint John Chrysostom'. A closer look revealed a hidden depth, as it were the description of the inner struggle towards a life entirely guided by the will of God. Inspired by this teaching of the Saint, the prayers are presented one by one - to aid our concentration when pondering Saint John's 'Little Ladder' of good thoughts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith time, a few other prayers were added, forming this small collection - including a special series, patterned on the ancient practice of the Jesus Prayer, as proposed by one of our bishops for these times of tribulation - to inspire and encourage us towards living prayerfully wherever we may be, at all times and in all circumstances: truly an aid towards 'redeeming the time' (Eph., Col.4). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo provide some background to these texts, rooted as they are in the ancient but living Orthodox Christian Tradition, each prayer or set of prayers is accompanied by a small pondering and\/or introduction - including also some teachings of the Saints on the life of prayer, and how to maintain an inspiring prayer rule. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Service with the Prayer of the Name - for both personal use and common prayer - has been added as a special appendix. Besides some notes on its usage, this includes a basic outline (for use with one's own prayer book) as well as full texts - so that, if necessary, one could do such a service with only a Bible or Psalter besides this book. + + +\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773594566944,"sku":"9780993105876","price":27.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0ec73381a45bd6d4961f6c523bad054a_a4942d75-bf68-4bcf-8b4e-778438a5e8e0.webp?v=1780428584","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/redeeming-the-time-short-prayers-from-the-orthodox-tradition-with-small-ponderings-advice-from-the-saints-and-a-simple-service-with-the-prayer-of-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}