EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 40 MIN
The Philokalia — compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Macarius of Corinth
from Encountering Classic Christian Literature · host Jonathan Wolters
Discover the ancient practice of inner stillness (hesychia) and watchfulness (nepsis), learning how the unceasing prayer of the heart restores the divine image and aligns our scattered minds with Christ.In this episode, we examine The Philokalia compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Makarios of Corinth, exploring the journey of theosis (deification by grace), the practice of the Jesus Prayer, and practical insights for daily Christian living.FEATURED LITERATURE:Title: The PhilokaliaAuthor: Compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Makarios of Corinth (Anthology spanning 4th–15th Century Church Fathers)Key Passages Covered: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 5:8, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 46:10KEYWORDS & THEMES: #ChristianLiterature #Devotional #Theology #StNikodimos #StMakarios #ThePhilokalia #Hesychasm #JesusPrayer #TheosisThis podcast was created with the assistance of AI tools.
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