Russian and Byzantine Spirituality from Madonna House Publications

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Russian Spirituality

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Poustinia: Encountering God in Silence, Solitude and Prayer by Catherine Doherty

Catherine Doherty's critically-acclaimed and timeless best-seller — Poustinia is the modern spiritual classic for those seeking the open heart and listening soul of a silent, prayerful contemplation.

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Sobornost: Experiencing Unity of Mind, Heart and Soul by Catherine Doherty

Discover how your heart can be softened and opened to the transforming reality of the Holy Trinity dwelling within you, in our modern age of loneliness, alienation, and fragmentation.

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Strannik: The Call to the Pilgrimage of the Heart by Catherine Doherty

Learn how to fulfill the hunger and dream of the pilgrimage that we must all take to unity with God. The true pilgrim begins by looking within the self, where God already is.

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Molchanie: Experiencing the Silence of God by Catherine Doherty

In language poetic and meditative yet direct and simple, you too can discover the great sea of the silence of God and find yourself plunged into his infinite love.

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Urodivoi: Holy Fools by Catherine Doherty

The prophetic call of a modern fool for Christ. Learn why humility is the foundation of the spiritual journey, and how to become one forever with the humble, glorified Christ.

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Bogoroditza: She Who Gave Birth to God by Catherine Doherty

Draws a portrait of the Mother of God that makes her unselfish service to the Trinity, simplicity, integrity, silence and fidelity appealing to all. We are led to Mary's essential “school of love.”

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My Russian Yesterdays by Catherine Doherty

An example which will lead us to God's peace and order, this is a book of the ordinary Russian people and of the solid, simple, yet abiding faith which was the joy and inspiration of their life.

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Not Without Parables: Tales of Yesterday, Today, Eternity by Catherine Doherty

A heatwarming collection of amazing stories and parables from the life and work of Catherine Doherty. A magic fireside of symbol and myth, of fantasy and stark reality.


AudioBooks

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Poustinia: Encountering God in Silence, Solitude, Prayer by Catherine Doherty

Catherine Doherty's critically-acclaimed and timeless best-seller — Poustinia is the modern spiritual classic for those seeking the open heart and listening soul of a silent contemplation.
Read by Father Émile Brière.

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Sobornost: Experiencing Unity of Mind, Heart and Soul by Catherine Doherty

Discover how your heart can be softened and opened to the transforming reality of the Holy Trinity dwelling within you, in our modern age of loneliness, alienation, and fragmentation.
Read by Father Patrick McNulty.

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Strannik: The Call to the Pilgrimage of the Heart by Catherine Doherty

Learn how to fulfill the hunger and dream of the pilgrimage that we must all take to unity with God. The true pilgrim begins by looking within the self, where God already is.
Read by Mark Schlingerman.

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Tales for the Pilgrim Soul: Not Without Parables by Catherine Doherty

You can almost feel the warmth of the fire and sense the wide-eyed wonder of a child listening to this extraordinary collection of powerful and imaginative tales of Yesterday and Eternity.
Read by various readers.


Eastern Byzantine Spirituality

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The Eyes of the Gospel by Archbishop Joseph Raya

Archbishop Joseph Raya's heartfelt, passionate song of love for God, and for the Byzantine way of life in Christ. An engaging introduction to the spirituality of the Eastern Churches.

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Celebration! Reflections on The Divine and Holy Liturgy by Archbishop Raya

Profoundly felt and beautifully written meditations on the Divine Liturgy and its significance as an earthly paradise and a taste of Heaven, a garden of living truth, and a place of rebirth.

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The Divine and Holy Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom by Archbishop Raya

A stirring new translation of the Liturgy that is a cornerstone of the Eastern Church, the jewel and centerpiece of Byzantine spirituality. A celebration of the most sacred Mystery of Christian faith.

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Byzantine Church and Culture by Archbishop Joseph Raya

The grace, splendor, dignity, history, and culture of the Byzantine Church can be discoverd in this overview of its development in Byzantium, relationship to the Byzantine Empire, and early history.

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Christmas: Birth of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Archbishop Raya

The events of Christ’s birth and his early private life as we encounter them in the scriptures, gaze upon their icons, and study the history of their celebration in the liturgy.

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Theophany and Sacraments of Initiation by Archbishop Joseph Raya

A comprehensive introduction to the three sacraments that mark our entry into the fullness of the Christian life: Baptism, Confirmation (or Chrismation), and the Eucharist.

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Theotokos: Mother of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Archbishop Raya

Archbishop Raya presents the Church’s teaching about Mary. Scripture and tradition, the events of her life, her icons and feast days and Akathist hymn, and her role in our Christian life.

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Transfiguration of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Archbishop Joseph Raya

Reflections on the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, the manifestations of Christ, and the spiritual and mystical meaning of the feast. A glimpse of the transfigured face of Christ!

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