he Anonymous Hesychast author of these works is an Eastern Orthodox monk who has devoted his entire life to ""The Prayer"" and to service to God through humility and obedience. His practice of the ancient prayer has brought him great peace and joy and has deepened his love for our Lord Jesus Christ and His most holy Mother, and it has given him a great desire to help his fellow man find this most sublime path. With this work he is extending his life's work of making the practice of true prayer reachable for all believers. In doing so, he does not want to draw any attention away from the work itself or the pursuit of prayer and, therefore, wishes to remain anonymous. Fr. Ephraim Tauck serves as rector of the Theotokos ""Unexpected Joy"" Orthodox Church in southwest Missouri, where he lives with his presvytera and five children. -Do not judge. Keep the fasts. Pray The Prayer.- Benjamin is the founder of Mount Harvard Press and a spiritual son to the Anonymous Hesychast author of this book. He is a devoted member of his parish, with a heart for helping inquirers find their way to Holy Orthodoxy, and a strong desire to aid catechumens and the faithful grow in the faith.