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A08. THE WAY OF A PILGRIM: On the Practise of the Jesus Prayer
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A08. THE WAY OF A PILGRIM: On the Practise of the Jesus Prayer
‘THE WAY OF A PILGRIM’ most commonly refers to a classic work of Russian spirituality about an anonymous peasant who journeys through 19th-century Russia. His goal is to learn how to "pray without ceasing," as described by St. Paul, and he discovers the practice of the Jesus Prayer: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner". The book details his journey of faith and the discovery of inner peace through prayer.
THE STORY AND ITS THENES:
The Pilgrim's Goal: The central theme is the desire to understand and live out the biblical instruction to "pray without ceasing".
The Jesus Prayer: The pilgrim learns the Jesus Prayer from a monk and practices it while traveling, finding it to be the key to continuous prayer.
Journey of Faith: The book follows the pilgrim's travels across Russia as he learns to pray and grows in his faith, finding joy and peace.
A Guide for Prayer: The narrative is presented as a guide for anyone seeking to grow in their prayer life, regardless of their specific religious background.
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Anonymous Author: The book was written by an anonymous 19th-century Russian peasant.
Cultural Impact: The book gained significant popularity, particularly through J.D. Salinger's novel Franny and Zooey, which helped introduce the story to a wider, international audience outside of monastic traditions.
A SEQUEL:
The story continues in a subsequent book, The Pilgrim Continues His Way, which was written by the same anonymous author and details his further spiritual experiences.
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THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN SURVIVAL KIT equips disciple of Christ with a library of vital audio resources for their spiritual supply and nourishment, anywhere, anytime. Divided into three sections of Catechesis, Prayers of the Church and the 27 books of the New Testament. The audio-prayer content is supplied by Holy Cross Monastery for the edification of the Faithful by the hearing, learning and praying of the liturgical and home-life prayer of the Orthodox Church, as found in the Horologion (Book of Hours) and the Prayer Book. Learn more about the life and work of the monastery at holycross.org.
