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This classic work of Russian spirituality has charmed countless readers with its tale of a nineteenth-century peasant seeking the truth with simple humility, finding joy and plenty everywhere in life.

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This classic work of Russian spirituality has charmed countless readers with its tale of a nineteenth-century peasant seeking the truth with simple humility, finding joy and plenty everywhere in life.

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By the grace of God I am a Christian, by my deeds a great sinner, and by my calling a homeless wanderer of humblest origin, roaming from place to place. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic, Nov 19 2002

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Margaret Dybala "too many books, too little time" (Pearland, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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I first learned of this book when I read Salinger's "Franny & Zooey" back in high school (a long time ago!). In the "Franny" portion, you will recall that she repeats a prayer over and over, and consults a little book. At the time, I asked my lit teacher what the book was and was told it didn't exist .. it was just part of the story. Many, many years later, I heard about the Way of the Pilgrim, and putting 2 and 2 together, realized that this is what Salinger referred to. I then read Way of the Pilgrim, just to see the literary reference, and instead found a beautiful book that renewed my spiritual life. This is a simple story of a 19th century Russian wanderer, his attempts to follow St. Paul's admonition to pray without ceasing. This is a marvelous story. I recommend it without hesitation to any person who wants to grow spiritually.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A story that will go right to your heart, May 18 2001

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I first read this book eighteen years ago and the pilgrim's humble and simple story touched something in my heart. The book was so inspiring that it moved me to begin praying the Jesus Prayer, and the Prayer and the Pilgrim have been my companions in life ever since.

The story takes place in Russia in the nineteenth century. Our pilgrim is a man who has lost his family and his home, is slightly disabled, and who is burning with a passion for God. He hears a sermon on the necessity of constant prayer, and in his eagerness to find out how this is possible, sets out on a journey across Russia to meet with any spiritual advisor who can instruct him. One of these holy fathers introduces him to the Philokalia and the Prayer of the Heart. In passing along the instruction, however, the pilgrim is really teaching us, the readers. This book is filled with sound teaching, but, unlike other books on spirituality/theology, it does not tell us what to do, but rather lets the pilgrim, through narrative and dialogue, tell what he himself did. The instruction unfolds along with the story, touching the reader's heart and soul in the process.

If you read this and would like to pursue the Prayer of the Heart, you might also want to read another very simple book called "Living the Jesus Prayer," by Irma Zaleski. Those two books, plus the Gospel, will get you through your whole life and beyond, and it will be a journey of joy and peace, and a direct experience of Omnipresence.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Way of the True Christian, Nov 22 2003

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This tiny little book inspired me so much. Within a simple tale, the author has encapsulated what it means (in my opinion)to be a contemplative Christian, by praying without ceasing. It also holds its own as a look into the culture of Orthodox Christian Russia. The author writes with child-like innocence, the very thing in itself that makes his words so powerful. The meaning of the Jesus Prayer is herein eloquently explained by an experienced adept, with references to both the Bible and the Philokalia.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritually uplifting
This is one of the best books I've read. Very nice story about ... well, I don't want to give it away. It's a good story. Believe me. Read more

Published on July 3 2003 by A. Hanna

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This little book is both incitefull and instructional. A Spiritual Classic offered from the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church. Read more

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