Coming Closer to Christ: Confession and Forgiveness

by Anthony Bloom, Anthony of Sourozh

Best-selling spirituality author covers all aspects of confession and forgiveness. As a Russian Orthodox teacher he has a much warmer and more personal approach that that which we often see: to him the whole point is building a personal relationship with Christ.

Genres: Faith

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 19, 2009

About the author

Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) of Sourozh was a prominent writer and broadcaster on prayer and the Christian life, as well as the founder and leader of the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sourozh.

See also: Antonie de Suroj, Anthony of Sourozh, Antonijus Surožietis, Антоний Сурожский, Anthony van Sourozh, Антоний Сурожки

Reviews

[Max Berendsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh is a true personification of the Orthodox ethos. Every page I read in this book was filled with love, compassion, wisdom and faith.

[Debbi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a collection of talks and homilies given by Met. Anthony. Most of them seem to be geared toward young adults as some of the talks were given at a retreat. The first couple of chapters were very well done and thought provoking. The later chapters seem to be repeats of the first couple of chapters with a few extra thoughts thrown in.

This wouldn't be a book I'd recommended to someone first introduced to Met. Anthony's work, but its certainly a nice addition to my own collection. I read this as part of a long-time book club. We meet to discuss it when we're able, which hasn't been very often, so it took a long time to read this book through.

[Margaret Ashton · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best spiritual books I've read! Easy to access, classic Met. Anthony style, full of great gems. I look forward to re-reading it again!

[Margaret Ashton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply amazing. I love Met. Anthony Bloom anyway, for his approachable spirituality. This book on Confession and how to approach it is full of gems that have made my spiritual life better. I plan to re-read it as often as possible.

[Kenneth Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one to read and re-read. It's so loaded with all the good stuff a soul needs. Thank God for Metropolitan Anthony. Oh how he blessed us with his gift!

[w gall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Metropolitan Anthony's advice concerning confession gets to the heart of the matter more deeply than other Orthodox Christian books on confession do. It is a treasure!

[Rachel Stevens]

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very down to earth and not condemning or overwhelming. I highly recommend if you are wondering why to confess or what to confess and even when to confess.

[Anastassiya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful. Cannot be read in one go because you need to stop, digest, calm your heart and read on. He shines the light and a source to turn to in sadness and in happiness. May his soul be blessed!