The Jesus Prayer and the revelation of Christ in the heart There are certain books that one writes over many years without ever intending to write them. They emerge slowly through prayer, countless hours with the Scriptures, the Desert Fathers, and the wisdom of the saints. More than anything, they arise from the hidden work of God in the heart. I am grateful that The Monastic Heart and the Future of the Church has now begun its journey into the hands of readers throughout th

The Monastic Heart and the Future of the Church: Recovering the Inner Kingdom in an Age of Fragmentation is now available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook through Amazon and booksellers around the world. One unexpected delight has been learning that the monks at Holy Transfiguration Monastery have begun reading it aloud in the refectory. I have also received a completely unverified report that it has significantly improved the quality of everyone’s post-lunch nap. While I c