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Paths and Means to Holiness
An insightful discussion of bodily and spiritual practices or “work.” Dr. Cavarnos argues that holiness is the highest object of the soul’s quest, because only through holiness does man approach God and achieve theosis. Also included are two “A Discourse on Monasticism” and “A Discourse for Those Living in the World.”
51 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2000
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December 23, 2016
A wonderful work. It is my hope that this book, despite it's thoroughness, will inspire those who read it to dig further. A person could take individual points of discussion (for example, physical practices), and begin looking at the writings of the Church Fathers for deeper discussion.
Two points which I truly appreciated:
1. A very clear statement by Dr. Cavarnos that, although much of the writings of the early Church Fathers focus on ascetic practice for monastics, there is clearly a path for those who are not not monastics, and remain in the world.
2. Dr. Cavarnos makes it clear that those seeking to consider and/or employ these principles and practices are best to do this with the help of a guide (Spiritual Father). No great athlete begins their career without much coaching and learning....
Two points which I truly appreciated:
1. A very clear statement by Dr. Cavarnos that, although much of the writings of the early Church Fathers focus on ascetic practice for monastics, there is clearly a path for those who are not not monastics, and remain in the world.
2. Dr. Cavarnos makes it clear that those seeking to consider and/or employ these principles and practices are best to do this with the help of a guide (Spiritual Father). No great athlete begins their career without much coaching and learning....
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