The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily XVIII, Part II & XIX, Part I

Podcast: Philokalia Ministries · Father David Abernethy

Opublikowano: 2026-08-07

There is a temptation in every generation to believe that the spiritual life consists primarily in learning new methods, acquiring hidden knowledge, or discovering techniques that promise quick access to God. St. Isaac the Syrian gently dismantles this illusion. When he speaks of the deeper forms of prayer, he deliberately refuses to satisfy our curiosity. It is a remarkable act of humility. He knows that the mysteries of prayer cannot be communicated as information because they are received only as a gift. They belong not to those who seek extraordinary experiences but to those who have quietly consented to...