Lent--Why Bother?

Frederica Mathewes-Green has published a nice essay on the value of Great Lent.

Ms. Mathewes-Green has written much on Eastern Christian spirituality and the Orthodox Church. Her husband, Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green, is an Orthodox priest. Among her works are:

The Illumined Heart: Capture the Vibrant Faith of Ancient Christians

The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer That Tunes the Heart to God

At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient Christian Orthodoxy; and

The Open Door: Entering the Sactuary of Icons and Prayer

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Thank you to Andrew Mitry for sending the article.

Clark Carlton

ONE PODCAST I particularly enjoy is Faith and Philosophy by Clark Carlton. Professor Carlton, a convert to Orthodox Christianity, brings a sober understanding of the world and its cultures to each of his discussions.

He is the author of The Faith: Understanding Orthodox Christianity, a title recommended for those interested in such topics as the Trinity, the Fall, and the teachings of Christ.

Sources of Orthodox Tradition

Fr. James Coles has started a really nice series of posts on the sources of the Orthodox Christian Tradition. Really, really worth following, if you ask me.