The perfect books for self-reflection during the Lenten season. The spiritual steps you will take while reading these books will guide you closer to God and help you better understand the life of Christ and the Saints.

 

THE LADDER OF DIVINE ASCENT

Written by Saint John Climacus, this book is a powerful way to self-reflect on your spiritual state. It is a widely used guide for an ascetic life in the Orthodox Church. The author uses the metaphor of a ladder to depict ascetic life, where each step represents either a virtue to be embraced or a vice to be relinquished.

 

THIRTY STEPS TO HEAVEN

This book is for all walks of life. It is a laymen's guide of an influential book that divides the thirty steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent into seven parts. The author explores fundamental themes and how they relate to those living in a world of struggle and temptation. This book encourages you to strive toward the top of the ladder, explaining that faith, hope, and love await the climber at the final step.

 

ICON OF THE LADDER OF DIVINE ASCENT

This icon serves as a visual depiction of the Christian journey of perseverance and spiritual growth. It embodies the essence of Saint John Climacus' intention in authoring his famous book to illustrate the ascent from Earth to Heaven. The icon symbolizes the gateway to the heavenly realm, which is the central theme of Climacus' Ladder of Divine Ascent.

 

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