The Way of a Pilgrim and A Pilgrim Continues His Way

The Way of a Pilgrim and A Pilgrim Continues His Way

Olga Savin (Translated by), Father Thomas Hopko (Foreword by)
$22.95
Publication Date: November 6th, 2001
Publisher:
Shambhala
ISBN:
9781570628078
Pages:
264

Description

A special edition of The Way of a Pilgrim and its sequel, two spiritual classics that demonstrate the profound power of the Jesus prayer
 
This classic of world spiritual literature is the firsthand account of a pilgrim's journey as he endeavors to live out Saint Paul's instruction to “pray without ceasing.” The narrator, an unnamed nineteenth-century peasant, sets out on his pilgrimage with nothing but a Bible, a rosary, and some dried bread. As he walks, he recites the Jesus prayer (“Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me”)—a prayer that is said to quiet anxiety and fill the heart with love for all creation. With this prayer constantly on his lips, the pilgrim undergoes a profound spiritual education.
 
This edition includes the sequel to The Way of a Pilgrim, entitled A Pilgrim Continues His Way, which contains a lengthy appendix reviewing the teachings of the Holy Fathers on the Jesus prayer.

About the Author

Olga Savin is a graduate of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Crestwood, New York.

Praise for The Way of a Pilgrim and A Pilgrim Continues His Way

"The pilgrim's journeys and his various encounters are recounted in an appealing, unaffected manner, and Savin's flowing translation serves this tone well."— Publishers Weekly Religion  BookLine

"One of the most influential spiritual books of the last hundred years. It is one of those rare books that can make a difference in a person's life."—Jacob Needleman, author of Lost Christianity

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