The Way of a Pilgrim: The Jesus Prayer Journey—Annotated & Explained (Skylight Illuminations)

Author: Gleb Pokrovsky

The prayer of the heart is a spiritual practice that produces joy, inner peace, and a heart brimming over with love for all creation. This delightful account is the story of one man who sets out to learn the prayer of the heart--also known as the "Jesus prayer"--and how the practice transforms his existence. Its anonymous author was one of the wandering pilgrims who were a regular feature of the Russian countryside from medieval times up until the early twentieth century. Through his eyes we get a charming look at rural life in nineteenth-century Russia, and with him we discover the secret to putting into practice the words of St. Paul: "Pray without ceasing." This SkyLight Illuminations edition guides you through an abridged version of the text with facing-page annotation explaining all the names, terms, and references for you. Including a glossary of terms as well as an annotated list of other resources, it provides interesting facts, demystifies theological language, and brings the text beautifully to life.