Episode notes
This talk is a continuation of Talk 39. Much has been written on the subject of prayer, both by contemporary authors and by saints throughout the centuries. Yet the topic of prayer remains surrounded by ignorance, distortion and confusion. This is partly because the saints’ writings on prayer are often too deep for today’s Orthodox Christians to comprehend. On the other hand, articles by contemporary clergy and theologians frequently only add to the confusion.
In this talk, Father Kosmas relates valuable advice on the topic of prayer, mainly using the writings of recent saints or elders. These holy men, possessing the divine gift of discernment, were able to instruct Orthodox Christians living in the world how to pray. They knew how to explain the writings of the ancient fathers without creating confusion and causing spiritual disasters.