Readings from The Philokalia on Prayer of the Heart (Audiobook)
Readings from The Philokalia on Prayer of the Heart (Audiobook)
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The readings in this 3 CD audiobook were chosen by the first English translator of the Philokalia, G.E.H. Palmer, as a gift to his blind friend Julian Allen. The original English translation was done at the suggestion of Father Nikon of Mount Athos and was published by Faber and Faber in 1951 as Writings from the Philokalia on Prayer of the Heart. The sequence of writings also corresponds to the advice of Metropolitan Kallistos Ware when asked: in what order should the different treatises in the Philokalia be read? These readings are thus an ideal entrance to the practices of hesychasm, of vigilance, attentiveness and prayer of the heart, revealing the path of profound contemplation in a direct and practical manner. As such, this audiobook is an invitation to practice a path that has been followed continually for almost two millennia, and which continues to lead unerringly to the 'living water' of divine truth. The readings are from the Philokalia, from the texts of Kallistos the Blessed (On Prayer) and St Hesychios (On Watchfulness & Holiness).
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My Orthodox name is John. I officially came into Orthodoxy at my Chrismation on Lazarus Saturday in Spring of 2017. During my year of Catechism, I encountered many folks that were talking about the Philokalia. Our parish priest, that ended up sponsoring me, and became my godfather...He advised me not to get into that work as to not get in over my head too quickly and guarded me closely against prelest. I heeded his words and for a time I focused on the basics for Orthodoxy and familarizing myself this this ancient tradition. Later I saw him for confession and afterward was given a prayer rule for am and pm prayers. Then came an emphasis of reading Psalms and very short passages from old and new testaments such as our daily readings. It has not been until over 8 years after conversion that I sought out the Philokalia. I sought it out because I have the free time and some experience to let God use for His greater glory, praise, thanksgiving, and decipleship. In Christ, John
Never imagined something so wonderful existed. Perfect for long drives alone or headphones. Comes in a dvd sized case with three separate CD's each containing readings from the Philokalia. Awesome.