The Wisdom of Saint Isaac the SyrianIn recent decades there has been a notable renewal of interest in St. Isaac the Syrian, the seventh century master of the ascetic life. This selection of short sayings is part of Dr. Sebastian Brocks work on a fuller, long neglected manuscript which he is making available to English readers. Each sentence holds the mind steadily in the light of a truth about the spiritual life. St. Isaacs vivid images drawn directly from nature, husbandry and general

In an age obsessed with psychology

he shows how the Steps can be a valuable resource for our own spiritual journey

193 illustrations

with a touch of spices

They went to public schools and universities

Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807-1867) is renowned as a writer on the spiritual life in general

” Father Steven reposed in the Lord August 7

The Paschal Triduum of Holy Friday

Add a small amount of Hermitage Anointing Oil to pure olive oil for anointing the faithful

plus two newly translated from the Syriac that were omitted from the first edition

"Written in a genial

and a list of different ways to pray