Theophan the Recluse: Images, however sacred

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Images, however sacred

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by Theophan the Recluse
(1815 - 1894) Timeline

Original Language
Russian

Images, however sacred
they may be, retain
the attention outside,
whereas at the time of prayer
the attention must be within --
in the heart. The concentration
of attention in the heart --
this is the starting point of prayer.

-- from For Lovers of God Everywhere: Poems of the Christian Mystics, by Roger Housden

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Themes

Heart

Recommended Books

	The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology, by Igumen Chariton
	For Lovers of God Everywhere: Poems of the Christian Mystics, by Roger Housden
	The Heart of Salvation: The Life and Teachings of Russia's Saint Theophan the Recluse, Translated by Esther Williams / Edited by Robin Amis
	Kindling The Divine Spark: Teachings On How To Preserve Spiritual Zeal, by St. Theophan the Recluse
	Kindling The Divine Spark: Teachings On How To Preserve Spiritual Zeal, by St. Theophan the Recluse / Translated by Ken Kaisch

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