Wavering in Quest of the Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved

We repeat the judgment of the Son of God in our life every time we accept some mortification for the sake of God’s commandment: this mortification becomes life-giving, and the result is victory over death. Saint Peter says that such suffering in accordance with the commandments of God has true glory. Therefore, we should not be afraid to be vulnerable for Christ’s sake, because He takes revenge by becoming our Rewarder, and His reward is life in abundance, the life of Resurrection. Christ says, ‘Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world;’ those who suffer for God’s commandments share in His victory.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Prologue
• Stability – Searching with Zeal for a New Beginning in the Way of the Lord
• The Glory of Suffering
• A Few Thoughts on the Converse of Monks
• The Wondrous Narrowness of the Monastic Path
• Confirmation of the Great Gifts of God by the Saints and Discernment in Spiritual Relationships
• Practical Manifestations of the Spirit of Monasticism in Community Life
• The Prowess of Faith
• Proximity with the Holy Word of God
• Commentary on Parables from the Gospel
  • The Parable to the Sower
  • The Parable of the Talents
  • The Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus
  • The Great Supper
  • The Good Samaritan
• Different Kinds of Prayer in our Unceasing Converse with Him
• Humbly Abiding in the Remembrance of Hell Saves Man from the Threat of Hell
• More on the Mystery of Obedience
• The Reflection of Trinitarian Life in All Mankind
• Index of Scriptural References