Bøger af Anthony M. Coniaris

There is a prayer that says, "Grant us, O Lord, the knowledge of ourselves without which we can neither rightly repent nor seek to amend our lives." The purpose of this book is to help us find our authentic self in the Trinity through relationships (to God and man), self-examination, inner stillness, humility, repentance, and the renunciation of the passions, especially vainglory. The most painful part of being human is that we are strangers to ourselves. Man can know his true self but only with God and in God, in whom we discover our truest and best self.

Includes step-by-step explanations of the entire baptism ceremony, with photos and excellent art work. This handsomely illustrated book may be used as a study text for parents and godparents before their children's baptism.

Here are pages of classic Orthodox prayers for every occasion and need. Through the centuries the Holy Spirit has inspired countless Church Fathers and saints to compose magnificent prayers that are now readily available for personal or family use. Includes sections on Praying the Daily Hours; Preparation for Confession; Prayers Before and After Holy Communion; Establishing a Daily Rule of Prayer; Morning and Evening Prayers; Prayers for Children; Prayers for the Sick and the Departed.