Toolkit for Spiritual Growth II

""This is a beautiful book, full of consoling and helpful approaches to our spiritual life. This is also a serious book, one written with a view to eternity and asking us on every page to be honest about where we are and where we're headed. Above all, though, these pages carry the honest and sincere confession of a truly priestly heart, a heart which burns with one desire: that you be saved and, indeed, ""that all men be saved."" I hope that like mine, your experience of this book will be a healing, sobering, and liberating immersion into the sacred fire of Christ's love."" Timothy Patitsas Author, The Ethics of Beauty Toolkit for Spiritual Growth II by Fr. Evan Armatas is an essential guide to inform Orthodox Christians and spiritual seekers how to develop more spiritual disciplines and to see time in a richer way. In Fr. Evan's usual thoughtful and pastoral approach, he guides us to the deep wells of Orthodox praxis, providing timeless wisdom and practical steps so that we can unite every aspect of our lives to Christ. This welcomed work is a must-read for those who desire to ""draw near to God"" (James 4:8)."" Fr. Tom Soroka Host of Ancient Faith Today Live with Fr. Tom Soroka ""Readers will benefit from Fr. Evan's years of pastoral experience, wisdom, and love. In this book, he offers himself to each person who comes to him and, as he shares about the Scriptures, confession, and time as spiritual tools, he communicates something deeper, or rather someone greater: Christ Himself, who cannot be captured in dogmas, debates, and descriptions. This work is not simply an introduction to spiritual tools but an invitation and encouragement to draw closer to Christ and encounter the fullness of life that can only be found in the embrace of God."" Dr. Philip Mamalakis Associate Professor Pastoral Care Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology ""We are thrilled to endorse the second volume of Toolkit for Spiritual Growth. Building on the foundation of his first book, Fr. Evan continues to masterfully present powerful, time-tested spiritual tools that help the faithful live out the Orthodox Faith in their daily lives. His insights not only deepen our understanding of the Church's rich Tradition but also empower us to apply it in meaningful, transformative ways. We are confident that this book will serve as a treasured resource for readers for years to come."" Rev. Dr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh Hosts of Live with the Louhs podcast Authors of Renewing You and 6 Hours, 7 Lessons ""Father Evan Armatas immediately brings you into the story in Toolkit for Spiritual Growth II through his warm, inviting, familial writing style. He succinctly and informatively adds three more tools to our spiritual toolbelts. With every page and every footnote, I got more excited to learn how each of these disciplines can help me in my life journey as a son, husband, parent, colleague, and leader. Thank you, Fr. Evan!"" Constantine M. Triantafilou Executive Director and CEO, International Orthodox Christian Charities