Category Archives: Spirituality

An Ocean of Light: A Book Review

Posted on 16 January 2023 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Clifton Stringer, Ph.D. Martin Laird is the author of the Oxford Early Christian Studies monograph Gregory of Nyssa and the Grasp of Faith (2004); and he has subsequently written a trio of books of unusual quality on contemplative prayer: … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Prayer for Daily Life

Posted on 7 October 2022 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Importuning the God of Resurrection

Posted on 31 January 2022 by Fr Aidan Kimel

And he said to them, “Among you, what man would have a friend, and would come to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, Since a friend of mine has just visited me … Continue reading →

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Sunday of Orthodoxy

Posted on 19 March 2021 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Acedia: The Noonday Demon

Posted on 3 December 2020 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Acedia (pronounced ‘uh-see-dee-uh’ in English) is an important term in the lexicon of the Christian spiritual life. It derives from the Greek word akēdeia. The ancient ascetics used it to signify a specific spiritual condition that afflicts monks and indeed … Continue reading →

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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner

Posted on 27 September 2020 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Coronavirus Anxiety and the Practice of Meditation

Posted on 7 April 2020 by Fr Aidan Kimel

We find ourselves in the midst of a global catastrophe. Some of you may already have lost family and friends to COVID-19, and some will tragically suffer such losses in the upcom­ing weeks and months. Many of you will become … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Prayer for Beginners

Posted on 24 March 2020 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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