Spiritual Awakening

Spiritual Counsels #2

by Paisios of Mount Athos

Russian Book. Orfograf. 400. 2017.

Genres: Spirituality, Religion, Christianity, Faith

420 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1999

About the author

Elder Paisios of Mount Athos (Greek: Γέροντας Παΐσιος ο Αγιορείτης), born Arsenios Eznepidis, was a well-known Eastern Orthodox monk from Farasa, Cappadocia. He is famous for his spiritual teachings. Many people worldwide, especially in Greece and in Russia, highly venerated Elder Paisios, even before his formal canonization as a saint, which took place on January 13th 2015.

Reviews

[Michael O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the series on the writings and teachings of Saint Paisios of Mount Athos. In this volume, Paisios discusses topics dealing with how to live a Christian life of love, justice, and faithfulness to God; the struggle against sin and combating the influence of the Devil and his works; growing stronger and braver spiritually in a world that's rejected the truth; handling doubt and increasing faith in God; and employing prayer as a spiritual weapon against evil in conjunction with a life of discipline and asceticism.

As has been the case with other writings of St. Paisios, he is good at taking complicated issues and questions, and answering them in a way that is practical, sensible, logical, and understandable. It's one reason I've found his body of knowledge to be a useful aid in strengthening me for the Christian way of life. Prior to becoming a monk, during his youth, Paisios served as a soldier in the Greek Army during the Greek Civil War, and he uses examples and stories from his wartime experiences to illustrate many of the truths he's relating --- features that to me as a veteran I especially appreciated.

I highly recommend this book for anyone seeking answers to Christian spiritual issues, improving their prayer life, delving deeper into Christian spirituality, or desiring to learn more of how Orthodox thinkers view many of the situations in life that make us doubt or question God.

[Monique Mathiesen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“We should pray with faith for every matter and be patient, and God will speak. Because when one prays with faith, God is in a sense obligated by his faith to fulfil his request. Thus, when we ask for something from God, we should not doubt and we shall be heard. The Lord said, "Have faith and doubt not?" God knows when to give us what we ask for, so that we will not be harmed spiritually.”

Ahhh, I just LOVE him. Reading St Paisios words just gives me such peace. His wisdom is so specific and practical, and on many occasions EXACTLY what I needed to hear.

[Artash Arakelyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

All books from Saint Paisios are great and practical. This one is a step forward from his Counsels V: Passions and Virtues book. I recommend to come to this book once you read and understand Counsels V: Passions and Virtues.

[J.R. Emry · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The vaccine which they will universally mandate will be the beginning of the marking (of the Antichrist.)" p, 254

What an incredible prophecy.

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEAUTIFUL☦️

[Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buna de citit cu inima deschisa

[Fotini · Rating 5 out of 5]

5✨

[Olena Sazina]

Great book!

[Jeny Abou]

great book