{"product_id":"the-kingdom-of-the-heart-meditations-from-the-christian-east","title":"The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough the story of our salvation began in the Orient, the richness of the spirituality of our Eastern Fathers and Mothers in the Faith has long remained hidden. The Church is indebted to the East for revealing how Christians from apostolic times lived their faith, from founding Christian monastic life to developing the worship that has helped shape our liturgy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this spiritual masterpiece, Dr. Alexander Harb offers penetrating meditations on nine themes of the spiritual life, drawing from Eastern Christian sources and his own real-life examples. Each chapter includes a power-packed meditation, a related Scripture passage, engaging reflection questions, and challenges that are perfectly accessible for individual or group study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the lens of the Eastern Church and the Desert Fathers, you will reflect on topics such as repentance, the Jesus Prayer, heartbrokenness, discernment, family, friendship, and total reliance on God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these absorbing pages, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on building virtue and accepting the love, life, and fire of the Holy Spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on entering into the stillness of prayer and reorienting yourself when distractions arise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe four stages of conversion and three stages of prayer, according to the Eastern Fathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to discern spirits, and simple yet rich wisdom to help you in times of temptation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to encounter God's peace more deeply in the liturgy and how to worship Him more fruitfully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods of attaining metanoia, cardiagnosia (knowledge of the heart), and true transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough practicing asceticism can be challenging, the fruits of inner freedom, peace, and the vision of God are unmistakable. These life-changing reflections aim to help you experience God's compassionate and healing love for you and your family. By absorbing the wisdom of the East, you will come to know the Father's merciful love more deeply, grow closer to our Lord, Jesus Christ, and become enlightened by the Holy Spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51939216097511,"sku":"9798889113829","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_ab3fa6be-70c9-41c3-81f6-57288e056437.jpg?v=1775092545","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/the-kingdom-of-the-heart-meditations-from-the-christian-east","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}