Letters Saint

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 050 These seven letters were addressed by St Antony (251-356 AD) to his disciples. This hermit of the Egyptian desert draws our attention to those things which are essential in the spiritual life. Among the main themes are the witness of the Holy Spirit in the conscience of each person, the need for self-knowledge, the call to follow Christ, the unity of the Church, and our mutual co-inherence as members of the Body of Christ.

The Voice of Augustine in the Daily Life of the Early Church The letters of Augustine reveal one of Christianity’s greatest theologians at work as a pastor, bishop, and correspondent in a changing Roman world. Modernized English based on the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers edition Clear, readable prose for contemporary readers Includes correspondence with major figures such as Jerome Covers doctrine, pastoral care, church discipline, and daily life Essential primary source for patristic studies and church history Written over the course of several decades, Augustine’s letters address a ...

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 120 Scholars have often concentrated on the theological writings of St Athanasius (c. 296-373 AD) and on his influence as a religious leader, so that his contribution to the monastic life has not received due recognition. In these six letters addressed to monks, Athanasius is revealed as a wise spiritual guide and loving pastor, determined that the monks should receive sound teaching, so as to avoid the pitfalls of heresies current at that time. As Leslie Barnard notes in his Introduction, ‘The permanent significance of these letters lies in their wisdom, moderation...

Lydia's life is turning upside down. Her family has converted to Orthodox Christianity without her, she's just about to leave home for college, one of her friends is pregnant, and soon she'll be facing all the trials and temptations encountered by every young adult who is on her own for the first time. Lydia needs a friend badly and she finds one in the most unexpected place: an icon of St. Lydia. Young Lydia pours out her troubles in letters to St. Lydia, who (invisibly to Lydia) answers, guiding her through her time of troubles with deep love and compassion.

With Love Letters from the King, Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien encourages you to swipe out of social media and into Scripture. Through 100 biblical devotions, Tarah-Lynn reveals God's heart for you as you wrestle with issues of identity, intimacy, pain, and perseverance. Each devotion includes relatable entries sharing the struggles of young women; prayer prompts to continue your conversation with God; Scripture meditations to dig deeper; and biblical affirmations to carry into your day.

“My fondness for good books was my salvation. Reading the Letters of St. Jerome encouraged me so much that I decided to tell my father about my decision to take the habit,” writes St. Teresa of Avila. She is but one of the many people who in the course of time have found consolation and guidance for life in St. Jerome's letters on the monastic life. Indeed, he is also one of the most important authors in the history of monasticism, situated between the Desert Fathers, John Cassian, and St. Augustine, and well before St. Benedict. These five letters of “St. Jerome, God’s Grouch” (...

Imagine if the stories you've heard about Jesus and Mary Magdalene, both from religious traditions and new age spirituality, only scratched the surface of their true tale. What if their extraordinary journey could unlock a deeper, more fulfilling experience in your own life today? Love Letters From Mary Magdalene challenges every narrative you've ever encountered about Mary Magdalene, Yeshua (known as Jesus Christ), and their intertwined lives. Within its pages lies the transformative potential to elevate your existence to a higher octave of Love and Joy, drawing from the profound teachings...

Fairacres Publications 72 This book contains the fourteen surviving letters of St Ammonas, one of the disciples of St Antony the Great. The main topics of these letters are the gifts of the Spirit, spiritual direction and discernment of the will of God. Derwas Chitty made a draft translation of these letters from the Greek and early Syriac versions; after his death, Dr Sebastian Brock carried out a thorough revision and added an introduction and a bibliography. Derwas James Chitty (1901-71), an Anglican priest and Church historian with a particular interest in Orthodoxy, devoted much of his...

How to Really Study the New Testament Looking for an enjoyable way to study the Bible by yourself or with friends and family? Tired of reading a passage of scripture and finding that you’ve forgotten what you just read? Looking for a way to increase your attention and understanding during Bible study? You’re just seconds away from deeper engagement with the New Testament scriptures... Study the Bible by Taking Bible Quizzes After Every Chapter If you're like most people, you pay better attention and get more out of what you study when you know that you're going to take a quiz on it. ...

When student Tim Journeyman first wrote to family friend Dr. Paul Woodson, he didn't know it would start a fifteen-year mentorship that would shape his life and Christian faith. Within their candid letters are words of real-world wisdom—from a "senior saint" to a "junior saint"—covering various areas of living, from the theological to the everyday. Written as fictional correspondence between two men at different stages of life and faith, the novel Letters Along the Way provides important biblical perspectives.

This historic work reveals the inner spiritual life of one of the most beloved and important religious figures in history. During her lifelong service to the poorest of the poor, Mother Teresa became an icon of compassion to people of all religions; her extraordinary contributions to the care of...

In this hospital… …the doctors are sexy, arrogant, and trouble. Will she be able to resist the Golden Boy’s charms? Bailey had done her best to raise her 15-year-old sister Josie since their parents died. It wasn’t easy, but she worked hard to build a career. Now, she was the top Surgical Technicians and had earned the doctor’s respect. When her boss, Dr. Lopez, decides it’s time to retire, she’s not ready for his successor. The hospitals top surgeon had it all. As sexy as he was successful, she felt her pulse raise when he entered the operating room. Would she fight her ...

In every age, the Voice of God has spoken with clarity and power, inviting men and women to step beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary purpose of His calling. Yet the ability to truly hear and obey that divine Voice is often what sets apart those who simply walk through history from those who transform it. The Apostle Paul stands as one of the clearest examples of this truth. On the road to Damascus, when his life was marked by zeal but misdirected passion, he encountered the living Christ. It was in that moment of revelation—when he chose to listen to the Voice of God—that his ...

How to Really Study the Bible Tired of reading a passage of scripture and finding that you’ve forgotten what you just read? Looking for a way to increase your attention and understanding during Bible study? Looking for an enjoyable way to study the Bible by yourself or with friends and family? You’re just seconds away from deeper engagement with the New Testament scriptures… Study the Bible by Taking Bible Quizzes After Every Chapter If you're like most people, you pay better attention and get more out of what you study when you know that you're going to take a quiz on it. This is why...

We are never too young - or too old - to be captured and delighted by magic, mystery, and miracle. Find all three as you journey with St. Nicholas in these enchanting stories.

You've watched Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, the top 5 true-crime docuseries on Netflix. Now discover the revealing memoir of one woman featured in the series who was forced into polygamous marriage and her brave struggle to protect others from the same fate. Rebecca Musser grew up in fear...

How to Really Study the Bible Looking for an enjoyable way to study the Bible by yourself or with friends and family? Tired of reading a passage of the Bible and finding that you’ve forgotten what you just read? Looking for a way to increase your attention and understanding during Bible study? You’re just seconds away from deeper engagement with the New Testament scriptures... Study the Bible by Taking Bible Quizzes After Every Chapter If you're like most people, you pay better attention and get more out of what you study when you know that you're going to take a quiz on it. This is why...

How to Really Study the Bible Looking for an enjoyable way to study the Bible by yourself or with friends and family? Tired of reading a passage of the Bible and finding that you’ve forgotten what you just read? Looking for a way to increase your attention and understanding during Bible study? You’re just seconds away from deeper engagement with the New Testament scriptures... Study the Bible by Taking Bible Quizzes After Every Chapter If you're like most people, you pay better attention and get more out of what you study when you know that you're going to take a quiz on it. This is why...

Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer, a devoted husband and father, and a devout Catholic, was executed in 1943 as a result of his refusal to serve in the Nazi army. Before taking this stand Jägerstätter consulted both his pastor and his local bishop, who instructed him to do his duty to the fatherland and to obey the law, an instruction that violated his conscience.

Here is a stirring fictional account of the amazing real-life story of John Riley, an Irishman who led his men to desert the American military during the Mexican-American War, as seen through the eyes of two memorable narrators. It is June 1845, and Paddy Quinn is a camp boy for the American army which is bound for Mexico. A young man with journalistic aspirations, Paddy writes letters for illiterate soldiers and learns that, like him, many are Irish, including the enigma John Riley.