1. Prayer

Readings:

1. Prayer, Asceticism and Monasticism, Hieromonk Gregorios, C4, C5
2. Toolkit for Spiritual Growth – A Practical Guide…, pages 5-50, Father Evan Armatas
3. Prayer, Fasting and Alms-giving – The Orthodox Faith, Fr. Thomas Hopko, Vol. 4 (green), Chapter 5, p.114-155 or https://oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/spirituality/prayer-fasting-and-almsgiving
4. Prayer Primer, Fr. Thomas Hopko (handout) or at http://www.theologic.com/oflweb/inhome/primer.htm             
5. On Prayer, etc. The Arena, Chapters 17-22
6. On Prayer, etc. The Arena, Chapters 23-26
7. What We Believe About Prayer, Fr. Coniaris, p. 248-274
8. Blue Prayer Book samples:
   • Table of Contents
   • Morning Prayers
   • Prayers for Each Day of the Week
   • Prayers for Mealtime
   • Prayers Through the Day
   • Evening Prayers

Books:

1. Beginning to Pray, Archbishop Anthony Bloom
2. The Way of a Pilgrim, by an Anonymous 19th Century Russian Peasant
3. The Art of Prayer, An Orthodox Anthology, Igumen Chariton of Valamo

Audio:

1. Podcast: Personal prayer, Fr. Thomas Hopko, http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/personal_prayer
2. Podcast: Intercessory Prayer, Fr. Thomas Hopko, http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/intercessory_prayer
3. Podcast: The Physical Side of Prayer, Dn. Michael Hyatt, download here
4. Series: The Prayer Rule (6 lectures), Father Josiah’s Catechism

• • Lecture 1: The Importance of the Prayer Rule
  • Lecture 2: Repentance in Prayer - Bodily Worship
  • Lecture 3: Thanksgiving and Praise
  • Lecture 4: Intercessions
  • Lecture 5: The Jesus Prayer
  • Lecture 6: Spiritual Reading

Presentation:

1. Basics Spirituality II - Prayer