The Justice of God in Stages
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God delivers His servants, in whom He sees zeal and divine desire, to the same chastening unto which He delivered His Only-begotten Son. To those He foresees will reach great perfection, He allows harsher manifestations of His chastening. During the martyric affliction of the second period: the extreme trial of abandonment by God, the Christian is initiated into the mystery of the Cross; he comes to know Christ in His infinite depth. And Christ grants the grace to whomsoever is like Him in His descent to also resemble Him in His ascent. He bestows upon him the grace of enlargement to embrace both heaven and earth in his heart. God calls man to a wondrous life. The knowledge of the rough and difficult path, as well as its luminous end, imparts wisdom to the mind whilst also begetting inspiration and trust in the heart. It strengthens man to place ‘himself and all others and his whole life’ into the holy hands of Almighty Jesus. He holds him fast so that he does not deviate from his purpose, which is to sow immortality and eternity as long as he lives and moves on the earth. He helps him to become a partaker of the much-desired ‘better resurrection’ in the boundless ages to come.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prologue
The Three Stages of Spiritual Life in the Teaching of Saint Sophrony
Knowledge of the Way
Initiation into the Self-emptying of Christ
The Grace of Christ
Destiny and Purpose of the Life of Man
The Church, the Treasury of Grace
The Meaning of Grace
Means of Acquiring Grace
The Action of Grace
Godly Care
The Word of the Saints Becomes PrayerThirst for Likeness to God
The Three Stages in the Writings of Saint Silouan
God’s Instruction in the Three Stages of Spiritual Life
Prayer
Index of Scriptural References
| Weight | 0.342 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.7 × 15.7 × 1.6 cm |
| Author | Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou |
| Language | English |
| Book cover | Hardback Clothbound with Dust Jacket |
| Pages | 151 |
| Publisher | Stavropegic Monastery of St John the Baptist |
| Edition | 1st edition |
| Publication Year | 2024 |
| ISBN | 978-1-915687-40-1 |
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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 translated all the writings of Saint Silouan and Father Sophrony from the original Russian into Greek and he presents their rich theology to the Orthodox world by writing books and articles and taking part in conferences. Moreover, 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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Emorfia Ryan (verified owner) –
We need a faithful guide to overcome this world, and to understand a yet unknown reality. To put ‘off the old man’ takes struggle, patience, love and ‘faith in things yet unseen’. Saints and monasticism have exclusively dedicated themselves to that awesome meeting with their maker. They have followed the narrow path of tribulation that yields the desired true wealth, the pearl of wisdom. This book outlines succinctly our experiential journey that others have taken and our heart confirms it. Our merciful Lord never leaves us floundering in the abyss of this world. “Like a mother hen”, He wants to gather us and console us in His infinite love.” Glory to God in the Highest, Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” Amen
Erin Maria (verified owner) –
This book is like a very powerful compass to direct us along the Way, along the path that Christ sets before us each and every day.
Costa Neocleous (verified owner) –
The Justice of God in Stages -these books get better and better. Regarding the three stages of Orthodox spiritual life, I could see my darkened soul in the struggle for God’s mercy! I always place Archimandrite Zacharias’s books next to my Orthodox Bible, where they belong. This book is worth it—a must-read for all who want to see where they are on the path. I am elated but totally humbled!
Richard Bower (verified owner) –
For those seeking to understand the path of the Christian spiritual life or, to put it more specifically, for those who want to understand their own experience of the spiritual life, there is a sure guide in The Justice of God in Stages. Archimandrite Zacharias draws on his own experience and the teachings of his mentors St Silouan and St Sophrony to outline the Way of the Cross, the experiential path that every Christian will follow and must follow as “a good and faithful servant.” Amid the many voices vying for our attention in the world today, one would be wise to humble oneself before Christ and be attentive to the signposts along the spiritual journey. The Justice of God in Stages is an essential guidebook to what those signposts are, how they are experienced, and why each one contributes a necessary step in the spiritual life. This is not a book to be read by “gulps” but by “sips” so that the Living Water of the Gospel can soak into our soul and change our life.
Ancuta Bell (verified owner) –
We are blessed in our lives to be offered such inspirational writings, such as The Justice of God in Stages by Father Zacharias. The book is a permanent reminder to be vigilant and to acknowledge the grace of Christ by following our given cross in humility and with hope in eternal life. It is essential reading for all Christians seeking the truth: “Seek, and Ye Shall Find; Knock, and It Shall Be Opened Unto You”
Mark (verified owner) –
I found the Justice of God in Stages to be clearly written as well as mercifully short and concise. As a novice layperson I appreciated this. However it is still dence with meaning beyond my grasp without having lived it, one senses. It faithfully and lovingly shares with us the nuanced lived teaching of the grace filled Saint Sophrony on how God’s grace works in reality. From someone who experienced him.
Of course the same wisdom is present by the Holy Spirit as in all the great works of past fathers and mothers in Orthodoxy. A lot of the benefit I received is in the nuance, the modern language and it did not disapoint on teaching on what the title promises.
Nicholas Menicou (verified owner) –
fantastic… very edifying
Father Herman Belt (verified owner) –
The Justice of God in Stages is a perfect place to begin if you are new to Archimandrite Zacharias’ work, and is richly edifying for the long-time reader. The wisdom within has that timeless quality of the Fathers.
Markos Markou (verified owner) –
The book is professionally published and written. It is a must for anyone Christian who wishes to learn a little more on the grace of God within our hearts, why we receive it and we why we feel that sometimes it is not not with us. Highly recommended!