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Fire On The Lips
In what at first seems a chance meeting with an Orthodox monk, a young couple find themselves drawn deeply into the world of ancient mysticism and the authentic Christian truth. Over a period of forty years they find many of their assumptions about the Christian faith are challenged as they learn to hear the voice of the early Church still speaking in the twenty-first century.
214 pages, Paperback
First published April 5, 2015
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May 30, 2019
A testament to the faith.
This book challenges popular questions directed at orthodoxy. One example is the subject of venerating icons. I'd prefer this to anyone looking to join the ancient faith.
This book challenges popular questions directed at orthodoxy. One example is the subject of venerating icons. I'd prefer this to anyone looking to join the ancient faith.
September 16, 2021
Another interesting story by Orthodox priest Spyridon Bailey (see his YouTube channel).
This one is about a young couple who, though both Christians belong to different denominations. The husband first becomes disenchanted with his own brand of Christianity and becomes attracted to Orthodoxy, but his wife is doubtful and hesitant.
They make friends with a Brother Basil, and visit him on and off over the years. He gives them advice, but mostly talks to them about life and Jesus and prayer and Orthodox Christian values. The attraction to the husband is this clear understanding and upholding of these values, where he sees other denominations as compromising or losing their values - succumbing to social pressures in a misguided attempt to remain relevant.
The ending was rather bleak, and I was not impressed, as the husband seems to be, with the self-denial of Brother Basil. I did not see it as saintly.
Although there was too much lecturing and too little action for my taste, I found some of the "conversations" thought-provoking. I also found the attachment and upholding of traditional values inspiring. Many others, not just Orthodox Christians and not only Christians, are coming, in their own way, to similar conclusions. Some of the "red-pill" writers, for instance, such as Rollo Tomassi talk about some of the same problems and share a similarity in approach.
This one is about a young couple who, though both Christians belong to different denominations. The husband first becomes disenchanted with his own brand of Christianity and becomes attracted to Orthodoxy, but his wife is doubtful and hesitant.
They make friends with a Brother Basil, and visit him on and off over the years. He gives them advice, but mostly talks to them about life and Jesus and prayer and Orthodox Christian values. The attraction to the husband is this clear understanding and upholding of these values, where he sees other denominations as compromising or losing their values - succumbing to social pressures in a misguided attempt to remain relevant.
The ending was rather bleak, and I was not impressed, as the husband seems to be, with the self-denial of Brother Basil. I did not see it as saintly.
Although there was too much lecturing and too little action for my taste, I found some of the "conversations" thought-provoking. I also found the attachment and upholding of traditional values inspiring. Many others, not just Orthodox Christians and not only Christians, are coming, in their own way, to similar conclusions. Some of the "red-pill" writers, for instance, such as Rollo Tomassi talk about some of the same problems and share a similarity in approach.
April 4, 2020
Wonderful and Inspirational book!
I started to read this book not knowing what to expect. I read half of it the first night, and that was a lot for me as I usually read a little before bed. It was addicting, fun, and inspiring all at once. I cried so much throughout the book as I could relate to the experiences and struggles lived by the author/ character. I cannot wait to read more of Fr. Spyridon Bailey' s books.
Glory to God for all things!
I started to read this book not knowing what to expect. I read half of it the first night, and that was a lot for me as I usually read a little before bed. It was addicting, fun, and inspiring all at once. I cried so much throughout the book as I could relate to the experiences and struggles lived by the author/ character. I cannot wait to read more of Fr. Spyridon Bailey' s books.
Glory to God for all things!
July 20, 2021
A truly spiritual read!
This is a most touching human and very spiritual book. I can recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about the depth of our existence here on earth.
This is a most touching human and very spiritual book. I can recommend it to anyone wanting to know more about the depth of our existence here on earth.
March 2, 2026
Brilliant
I loved this book it explained the orthodox faith clearly and informative yet in story from a real page turner that has opened my eyes to the orthodox way of life
I loved this book it explained the orthodox faith clearly and informative yet in story from a real page turner that has opened my eyes to the orthodox way of life
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