The Paradox of Prayer
Posted on 7/28/2008 in Orthodox Christianity with 30 Comments
Writing about his experiences in praying for the sick, the Elder Sophrony writes: It is still not clear to me why less intense prayer on my part might occasionally cause the illness to take a favorable turn, whereas at other times more profound supplication brought no visible improvement. From On Prayer He says later that he never sought the gift … Continue reading
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