Archimandrite Sophrony (1896–1993)

This is a phenomenal text! It's a spiritual autobiography of sorts as well as an attempt to articulate the life in Christ, especially the experience of the Uncreated Light in penitent prayer. Very rich, profound meditations on the deepest mysteries of the Christian faith and life in Christ.

A Magdalen view:

With a title that one will never forget after reading the book, this clear expression of the hope of the Life to Come—and the Life we can taste now—comes from a near-contemporary saint of Athos.

Loved this book! Gained much from the various writings of St. Silouan--meditations, really, on topics such as prayer, Blessed Virgin Mary, humility, knowledge of God, spiritual warfare, grace, death. Also appreciated the progression of his spiritual life.

The author's spiritual testimony as distilled through 22 years as a monk on Mount Athos. An Episcopal Book Club selection.