The writings of Pseudo-Macarius, a Syrian monk of the fourth century, bring to Western Christianity a holistic heart spirituality that offers a necessary complementarity to the head spirituality of the West. The homilies reveal the typical traits of Eastern Christian asceticism and The Great Letter instructs the monastic community.
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George A. Maloney, S.J., holds a doctorate in Eastern Christian Theology from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. He has established himself as an outstanding author of works on prayer and Eastern Christian spirituality as applied to the daily life of Christians. He is the founder of Contemplative Ministries, Seal Beach, CA, where he now lives a hermitical life.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. English-speaking Christians owe Paulist Press an enormous debt of gratitude for their continuing efforts to help us gain a deeper appreciation of our spiritual heritage.Spiritual LifePseudo-Macarius: The Fifty Spiritual Homilies and The Great Lettertranslated and edited with an introduction by George A. Maloney, S.J.,preface by Kallistos WareIf the love of God dwells within you, it is necessary that such love bring forth other fruit, such as fraternal love, meekness, sincerity, perseverance in prayer, and zeal and all virtues. But since the treasure is precious, so also great are the labors, necessary to obtain it. From the Great LetterGeorge A. Maloney, S.J., provides a great service by bringing to the public the first modern English translation of the spiritual homilies and Great Letter of Pseudo- Macarius, a Syrian monk of the fourth century whose identity is still the subject of scholarly investigation.The Fifty Homilies, in the form of a practical, monastic pedagogy, reveal the typical traits of Eastern Christian asceticism, with particular emphasis on the spiritual combat, the action of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of interior prayer. The Great Letter discusses the purging of the passions to bring the Christian into a state of tranquility and integration, and addresses the monastic community with instructions regarding organization, humility, and prayer. The writings of Pseudo-Macarius, a Syrian monk of the 4th century, bring to Western Christianity a holistic "heart" spirituality that offers a necessary complementarity to the "head" spirituality of the West. The homilies reveal the typical traits of Eastern Christian asceticism and The Great Letter instructs the monastic community. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780809133123
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