On any measure the Thy kingdom come initiative has been a success. It has captured interest and imagination across the…
Maniples and tears: reviewing a new spiritual classic
The Language of Tears, David Runcorn Canterbury Press, Norwich, 2018 A few months into my second curacy I had a…
“Yes, I will pray for you.”: intentions at the Eucharist and Office
It often surprises me which are the most popular posts on this blog. I am really encouraged at the number…
Using Common Worship Daily Prayer (Updated)
Update: see a follow up post on intentions at the Eucharist and Office here. Since first posting I have added…
The Philokalia and Mental Well-Being by Christopher Cook
A really excellent thesis, available here.
Salvation is the key to mission in our time
The Philokalia: Master Reference Guide, compiled by Basildon S. Stapakis, introduction by Anthony M. Coniaris Light and Life Publishing Company,…
Rowan Williams on the Philokalia
This talk on the Philokalia by Rowan Williams is superb, of course. Worth listening to many times.
The Philokalia and the body in prayer: Jesus Prayer and prostrations
Re-post of an old but popular piece. “Do not neglect prostration. It provides an image of humanity’s fall into sin…
Reading the Philokalia (2)
One of the most often visited posts on my previous blog is the one on the Philokalia . I thought…
Reading “The Philokalia” A Beginner’s Guide
This has consistently been the most visited post on my previous blog so I am re-posting it here. ‘Beginner’s guides’ are…
