The Great Letter discusses the purging of the passions to bring the Christian into a state of tranquility and integration, and addresses the monastic community with instructions regarding organization, humility, and prayer. The Fifty Homilies, in the form of a practical, monastic pedagogy, reveal the typical traits of Eastern Christian asceticism, with particular emphasis on the spiritual combat, the action of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of interior prayer. Maloney, S.J., provides a great service by bringing to the public the first modern English translation of the spiritual homilies and Great Letter of Pseudo- Macarius, a Syrian monk of the fourth century whose identity is still the subject of scholarly investigation. But since the treasure is precious, so also great are the labors, necessary to obtain it. NOTE the actual TEXT after INTRO> starts at PAGE 30//1992//298 pages// George A. Maloney, S.J., preface by Kallistos Ware If the love of God dwells within you, it is necessary that such love bring forth other fruit, such as fraternal love, meekness, sincerity, perseverance in prayer, and zeal and all virtues. Pseudo-Macarius The Fifty Spiritual Homilies and the Great Letter (Classics of Western Spirituality) by George A. Pseudo-Macarius (CWS): The Fifty Spiritual Homilies and The Great Letter (Classics of Western Spirituality Series) by Maloney, SJ, George A.

Spiritual Life Pseudo-Macarius: The Fifty Spiritual Homilies and The Great Letter translated and edited with an introduction by George A. English-speaking Christians owe Paulist Press an enormous debt of gratitude for their continuing efforts to help us gain a deeper appreciation of our spiritual heritage.

Pseudo-Macarius by George A. Maloney SJ