Send us a textEpisode 10: “The 3rd Form of Prayer”; “Development of Intrusive Thoughts”Unit 16: “Sts. Silouan and Sophrony the Athonites: Principles of the Christian Life”, by Prof. Christopher VeniaminSeries: “Mystical Theology"Based on the reading of excerpts from St. Sophrony’s masterpiece, Saint Silouan the Athonite, Episode 10: “The 3rd Form of Prayer”; “Development of Intrusive Thoughts”, includes such themes as the guarding of the mind, mental vigilance, and the need for purification and regeneration even after great spiritual experiences have been granted to the believer. Dr. Christopher Veniamin is a spiritual child of St. Sophrony.It is hoped that these presentations will help the enquirer discern the interwoven character of Orthodox theology and the Orthodox Christian life, and to identify the ascetic and pastoral significance of the Orthodox ethos.Q&As related to Episode 10 available in The Professor’s Blog.Recommended background reading: Saint Silouan the Athonite, by St. Sophrony the Athonite; and The Enlargement of the Heart, by Archimandrite ZachariasJoin The Mount Thabor Academy!MEMBERSHIP TIERShttps://patreon.com/TheMountThaborAcademyTier 1 Ask the ProfessorTier 2a BookclubTier 2b Private Clergy GroupTier 3a Orthodox Bible StudyTier 3b St. John Damascene: ChristologyTier 3c Philosophy for Students of TheologyTier 3d Bible Study + JDamTier 4a Private InstructionTier 4b The Ecclesial EthosTier 5a Private Instruction + Bible StudyTier 5b Priv. Instruction + Bible Study + JDamACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: I wish to express my indebtedness to the spoken and written traditions of Sts Silouan and Sophrony the Athonites, Fr. Zacharias ZachJoin the Mount Thabor Academy Podcasts and help us to bring podcasts on Orthodox theology and the spiritual life to the wider community. Support the showDr. Christopher Veniamin Join The Mount Thabor Academyhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2232462/support THE MOUNT THABOR ACADEMY (YouTube) THE MOUNT THABOR ACADEMY (Patreon) Print Books by MOUNT THABOR PUBLISHING eBooks Amazon Google Apple KoboB&NFurther Info & Bibliography The Professor's BlogFurther bibliography may be found in our Scholar's CornerContact us: [email protected]...

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