Ebook: The Way of a Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Continues His Way

Thisclassic of world spiritual literature is the firsthand account of a pilgrim'sjourney as he endeavors to live out Saint Paul's instruction to "praywithout ceasing." The narrator, an unnamed nineteenth-century peasant,sets out on his pilgrimage with nothing but a Bible, a rosary, and some driedbread. As he walks, he recites the Jesus prayer ("Lord Jesus Christ, havemercy on me")—a prayer that is said to quiet anxiety and fill the heartwith love for all creation. With this prayer constantly on his lips, thepilgrim undergoes a profound spiritual education. This edition includes thesequel to TheWay of a Pilgrim,entitled APilgrim Continues His Way,which contains a lengthy appendix reviewing the teachings of the Holy Fatherson the Jesus prayer.