Below the reader will find, in full, chapter 15 from my translation of select works form St. Dimitry of Rostov. The chapter title in the book is “The Search for Christ.” I believe it offers very profound themes of contemplation for us as we prepare to enter the Great Fast. Ultimately, every blessed thing that …
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Spiritual Guidance on the Christian Path
I'm very pleased to announce the republication in book form of my translation of select works by St. Dimitry of Rostov. I formerly had a post on my blog with a PDF version, entitled “Instruction on the Path of Virtue.” I have spent a bit of time revising and editing it for publication in print …
The Loss of True Reason and the Fall of Mankind
Below is another portion of my current continued effort to translate more of the works of St. Dimitry of Rostov. The preceding translations may be found through these links - Chapter 2: A True Mind and an Evil Mind. Chapter 3: Without the Purification of the Mind, Everything is Foolishness. Here, I offer Chapter 1, …
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Without the Purification of the Mind, There is only Foolishness
Below is little more of my translation (from Russian) of a work by St. Dimitry of Rostov on the topic of knowledge, reason, and the mind. The reader may find the previous article on this subject, by St. Dimitry, here - “A True Mind and an Evil Mind.”The topic of true knowledge and understanding is …
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A True Mind and an Evil Mind
Below, the reader will find my translation from the Russian of a small section from the works of St. Dimitry of Rostov on acquiring a true and right mind. This topic is of great importance. In a time in which the "wisdom" of the world is often accepted without proper discernment, it is vital to …
Seek Diligently the Things of Salvation
More of my translation work from St. Dimitry of Rostov. Begin translation- Be zealous, O man, and always be ablaze in your soul; flee despondency and coldness so that you will not hear: since“you were neither cold nor hot … I will vomit you out of my mouth” (Rev. 3:15, 16). Strive to be watchful …
How to Triumph over Everything
Here is a little more of my translation from Russian of some of the writings of St. Dimitry of Rostov. His topic below is that of the Faith. The reader will note in what lofty terms he speaks of the Faith. I believe this is vital for us to hear at current, most of all …
The Inkless Pen 