FR. YVES' SUGGESTED LENTEN READING
THE ORTHODOX CHURCH by Timothy Ware, Pelican books:
This book is a must reading for all adults,
not only for converts, but born Orthodox Christians. In the first half of the book the history of the Orthodox Church is described
up to and including the twentieth-century. In part two, he explains the beliefs and worship of the Orthodox today. The book covers
everything from Feast days, fasting, the Trinity, Christ, the Virgin Mary and more. (This book can be ordered in any bookstore.)
THE
PROLOGUE FROM OCHRID by the Sainted Bishop Nikolai:
These 4 books are sure to become family heirlooms. In these books, Bishop Nikolai
covers the lives of the Saint for the entire year. Each day also has a homily and meditations.
ORTHODOX HANDBOOK by Fr. Thomas Hopko:
v1 Doctrine, v2 Worship, v3 Bible and Church History, v4 Spirituality -- In these easy to read books everything is covered from Angels
to Zacchaeus Sunday; including History, Doctrine, Worship. Excellent for quick reference and a must for all Sunday school teachers.
THE WAY OF THE PILGRIM:
a classic of spirituality, on the origin and practice of the Jesus prayer. It is the story of a young man's
journey, his spiritual struggles, and letters to his Spiritual Father.
PAPA-NICHOLAS PLANAS by Mother Martha:
This is an easy reading
book about the Saint Priest Papa-Nicholas. It is the biography of a pious Greek Priest (a Saint), his life, and his miracles. This
book will inspire and uplift the soul and will be read many times.
CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES by Stanley S. Harakas:
This book covers
many moral issues facing the Orthodox Christian today. The book covers the Orthodox Churches standing on the occult, evolution, women
in the Church, contraception, abortion, pornography, homosexuality, divorce, human rights, capital punishment, euthanasia, cremation,
donation of organs, gambling, and much more.
SHEPHERD OF SOULS: THE LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF ELDER CLEOPA MASTER OF INNER PRAYER AND
SPIRITUAL FATHER OF ROMANIA
by Archimandrite Ioanichie Balan:
I would highly recommend this book -- it's Great reading
ST. SERAPHIM
OF SAROV by Valentine Zander:
The life of nineteenth century Russia's most popular saint, told with a touching simplicity which allows
his life and work to be their own witnesses.
MAN OF GOD: ST. JOHN OF SHANGHAI AND SAN FRANCISCO
St. John was noted for his extraordinary
power of prayer, healing the sick, guiding the lost, and igniting tired and discouraged hearts with the miracle of renewed faith and
love. Great reading.
THE BIBLE
This is THE BOOK. (The Orthodox study Bible is highly recommended.)