Flying over the Abyss
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The Lord is merciful and loving, and He gives all things to all; but He is also holy. In Him, there is no spot. And in spite of His great love for us, He cannot mingle and unite with us unless we resemble Him, if only a little; unless we have also put on an acceptable garment to enter the bridechamber of the Lord.
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Weight
0.543 kg
Dimensions
21.5 × 15.5 × 2.5 cm
Author
Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou
Language
English
Book cover
Hardback Clothbound with Dust Jacket
Pages
313
Publisher
Stavropegic Monastery of St. John the Baptist
Edition
1st edition
Publication year
2024
ISBN
978-1-915687-60-9
Spiritual mourning reverses the temptation of the Fall: it cleanses every corner of man’s heart from every impurity so that it becomes a true vessel of divine grace for his sanctification. When his heart is thus enlarged, he becomes a true image of God, that is, a repetition of
the Hypostasis of Christ. And according to Saint Sophrony, when there are such repetitions on earth, the nature and fate of the whole creation changes. Their prayer sustains the world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prologue
Blessed Despair
The Struggle against the Passions
Fruits of Spiritual Mourning
Vanquishing Evil through Humility
The Science of the Discernment of Thoughts
Time and Eternity
The Bridechamber of Christ, the Place of His Encounter with Man
Overcoming Self-love through Pain and Humble Discipleship to Christ
Man’s Kinship with Christ
The Benefit and Wisdom of Thanksgiving
A Few Thoughts on the Divine Liturgy
The Saints, the Value of the Earth and the Hope of the World
Miscellaneous
On Consciousness
Sanctification of the Body
The Mystery of Death
Various
Index of Scriptural References
| Weight | 0.543 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.5 × 15.5 × 2.5 cm |
| Author | Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou |
| Language | English |
| Book cover | Hardback Clothbound with Dust Jacket |
| Pages | 313 |
| Publisher | Stavropegic Monastery of St. John the Baptist |
| Edition | 1st edition |
| Publication year | 2024 |
| ISBN | 978-1-915687-60-9 |
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About the Author
Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou
Father Zacharias studied theology at the Orthodox Theological Institute of Saint Sergius in Paris and at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has lived all his monastic life in the monastery of Saint John the Baptist in Essex where he serves as a spiritual Father and minister of the word of God to his brethren and the people that come to him. Read more…
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Tony Martin (verified owner) –
‘Flying Over The Abyss’ is another sanctifying gift from the Community of St John The Baptist. The format of pertinent questions and prayerfully considered replies give the reader a sense of welcome and inclusion.
As ever, Father Zacharias provides reflection which is simple, profound and ‘loaded with grace’. I found the connection between discernment of thoughts and liturgical time both challenging and exhilarating: should we expect anything less when ‘flying over the abyss’?
Again, one comes away with fresh hope in pursuit of living from a deep heart… I’m so thankful these books are available in English. They remind us poverty of spirit is a safe space to receive the kingdom – thank you, thank you.
Tony Martin (pastor)
Iuliana Dragnea (verified owner) –
Flying over the Abyss is an extraordinary book for our times and resonates deeply with my current spiritual state. It is structured around topics that are highly relevant to our spiritual lives and the difficulties we confront in our world, particularly as Christians in their spiritual journey.
I also appreciate that the book is presented as a dialogue between questions and answers, allowing readers to start reading from any point they wish on a given day and to delve deeper and assimilate the content similarly to the Pateric.
Thanks to Fr. Zacharias for this book and not only, as it has given me inspiration, prayer, and the desire for Divine Grace!
David Teel (verified owner) –
Such a wealth of spiritual wisdom offered by our brother that cannot be overly appreciated. The edification I have personally received from pondering his spiritual insights has been life-enhancing. The book binding and presentation is in itself marvelous. The spiritual counsel presented on its pages should be read over again many times. Thanks to God for enabling Father Zacharias to share this treasure with us.
Erin Maria (verified owner) –
‘Deep calleth unto deep.’ The deepest pain brings the deepest repentance, which begets the deepest humility and grace. And yet, it will feel as though we’ve barely scratched the surface of what it means to know God. We are blessed by the words of Fr. Zacharias, they help us to reach our destination, the Kingdom of God.
Emorfia Ryan (verified owner) –
As the book’s blurb states,” Their prayer sustains the world.” This book is a work like unto the parable of the wine skins. We are filled with awe, transformation as only the grace inspired words of God can transfigure us, ” Unto His new creation.” Does this journey end? NO! This love is uncontainable, unimaginable. God’s economia is Magnificant love and faithfulness. The lover of the Word will believe John 21:25…………. I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that could be written. Amen