Exploring the Inner Universe

by Archimandrite Roman Braga

Included in this book are two essays composed by Fr. Roman - The Burning Bush and Romanian Monasticism During the Time of Communism. Being part of the "Burning Bush" movement in Romania cost Fr. Roman eleven years of freedom. The essay "Romanian Monasticism During the Time of Communism" is an invaluable historical account about the origins, the development and the meaning of Orthodox Monasticism in Romania, allowing us to understand better not only the meaning of monasticism, but also trials and tribulations of an Orthodox nation.

154 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[PapaJohn Paterikon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read this multiple times. I was fortunate to know Fr. Roman a bit. The book is remarkable, a book length interview with a modern saint who experienced horrific suffering and torture and found Christ in the midst of it.

[T · Rating 4 out of 5]

Parts of this book were very interesting. The content doesn't fit the title in my opinion.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met Father Roman during a retreat at the Romanian monastery of the Dormition of the Mother of God (Rives Junction, Michigan), where he served then as the chaplain. He no longer serves as the main chaplain but still resides there and serves the Liturgy. His homily was fiery, full of inner fire and passion, and his face also spoke volumes of charity and goodness. I learned briefly about his life and torture under the communist regime in Romania.

Very recently, a friend of mine went to the same monastery and bought this book that she lent me to read.

The first part is actually more an interview than an essay. Through the excellent questions of his interviewer, also a very spiritual man if I judge by his questions, Fr Roman tells us about his life in Romania, about this country before and under...

to read my full review, please go here:
http://wordsandpeace.com/2012/03/07/2...