Counsels on the Christian Priesthood: Selected Passages from My Life in Christ

Although these selections are directed primarily at priests, the laity may profit greatly from the present book. The words of St John are for everyone who desires to devote more attention to their souls and raise their thought to God. St John believed that every person, insofar as he is devout, could draw near to God, the Theotokos, and the saints. These Counsels on the Christian Priesthood encourage us to open our hears to prayer, which can enliven, strengthen and even heal our souls and bodies.