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Growing in Christ: Shaped in His Image

Author(s):   Mother Raphaela
Publisher:   St Vladimirs Seminary Pr (2003)
Format:   Paperback
Copies:   1 copy available
Product Info:   Book Description

A sequel to Living in Christ: Essays on the Christian Life by an Orthodox Nun, this volume continues the practical, insightful, and hard-hitting counsel of the Orthodox abbess of the Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery in Otego, New York. Obtaining maturity in Christ is a theme that runs throughout the work, and St Paul's admonition to '... come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ' (Eph 4:13) appropriately describes the tone of the book. Mother Raphaela assesses and addresses all the failings and spiritual detours that keep us from having the character of our Lord Jesus Christ everything from false piety to heads swollen with knowledge. She also emphasizes the molding of character within community, where rough edges and prideful independence are transformed into graciousness and service to the neighbor. In the process, the reader will discern that the sins she speaks to are none other than those with which she has struggled herself, some admittedly, and some veiled in poetic statements: How can you rule and govern when you have not experienced being ruled and governed?

Editorial Reviews

Review
Mother Raphaela assesses and addresses all the failings and spiritual detours that keep us from having the character of our Lord Jesus Christ -- everything from false piety to heads swollen with knowledge. She also emphasizes the molding of character within community, where rough edges and prideful independence are transformed into graciousness and service to the neighbor. In the process, the reader will discern that many of the sins she speaks to are none other than those with which she has struggled herself. Illustrated with calligraphy by the author herself, these commentaries on monastic community, church, society, and the machinations of the human soul result from careful observation and reflection upon the spiritual and natural realms. --Editorial Review

About the Author
Mother Raphaela is abbess of Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery in Otego, New York. Drawing on her experience inside and outside monastic life, her practical wisdom crosses the boundaries of the monastic community and is valuable to anyone trying to walk a Christian path.
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