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A Long Walk with Mary
- A Personal Search for the Mother of God
- By: Brandi Willis Schreiber
- Narrated by: Brandi Willis Schreiber
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story5 out of 5 stars 23
The Orthodox Church's reverence for Mary the Mother of God can be a stumbling block for converts, and a fulfilling relationship with her can prove elusive for converts and lifelong Orthodox Christians alike. In this deeply personal but beautifully universal memoir, Brandi Willis Schreiber relates her own quest to know and love the Virgin Mary and to incorporate her as a vital participant in her spiritual life. Brandi's sparkling, vulnerable account invites the listener to join her in this quest.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Beautiful Personal Account
- By Melissa C. on 01-25-22
- A Long Walk with Mary
- A Personal Search for the Mother of God
- By: Brandi Willis Schreiber
- Narrated by: Brandi Willis Schreiber
A beautiful memoir of faith.
Reviewed: 01-15-22
I really enjoyed this book. It was a wonderful practical glimpse into how faith fits into the ordinariness of everyday life. It was also a very honest look at the struggles of faith. I especially loved how the author gave practical examples from her own life of what honoring The Mother of God looks like in whatever circumstance she found herself in. Its obvious she did her homework and I appreciated the information on the customs of cultures of Mary's day. This is worth every minute spent listening and I always enjoy it when the author reads their own work.
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Bread & Water, Wine & Oil: An Orthodox Christian Experience of God
- By: Father Meletios Webber
- Narrated by: Kristina Wenger
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 67
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Story5 out of 5 stars 62
It is precisely where we hurt most that the experience of the Orthodox Church has much to offer. The remedy is not a pep talk, or any simple admonitions to fight the good fight, cheer up, or think positively. Rather, the Orthodox method is to change the way we look at the human person (starting with ourselves). According to two thousand years of experience, Orthodoxy shows us how to "be transformed by the renewing of our mind" - a process that is aided by participation in the traditional ascetic practices and Mysteries of the Church.
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5 out of 5 stars
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"Out of your head and into your heart"
- By CLC on 05-03-20
Great resource for seekers.
Reviewed: 01-25-20
I really enjoyed this book. It was a great explanation of the mysteries of the Orthodox Faith. I appreciated that the author explained the psychology and attitudes behind why they are mysteries and how to approach them. I thought some of what he said applied to any church member no matter what their tradition. It was a little disorienting to hear a female voice make a reference to being ordained leaving me with a personal preference of wanting it to have been narrated by a male. I also felt there were instances of personal opinion (clearly author's privilege) that detracted from the overall informative style of the book. I would have loved to attend a class or speak with a Priest on some points for further discussion and I feel this is another book that's better in the hand vs audio.
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Orthodox Worship
- A Living Continuity with the Synagogue, the Temple, and the Early Church
- By: Benjamin D. Williams, Harold B. Anstall
- Narrated by: Deacon Kenneth Timothy
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 65
Ancient Faith has produced a fresh update and redesign of a book cherished by a generation of seekers. Written in an accessible manner for the average lay person, Orthodox Worship offers insights into the Orthodox liturgy. Early Christians preserved a continuity of worship from the Old Covenant to the New, employing elements from the Jewish Temple liturgy, the synagogue liturgy, and the rituals of the Jewish home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Divine Liturgy: When Heaven and Earth are one
- By Wordsmith on 12-04-19
- Orthodox Worship
- A Living Continuity with the Synagogue, the Temple, and the Early Church
- By: Benjamin D. Williams, Harold B. Anstall
- Narrated by: Deacon Kenneth Timothy
Great resource on the Orthodox Divine Liturgy.
Reviewed: 12-17-19
This book made it easy to learn about and understand both the history and order of Orthodox Divine Liturgy. I really appreciated that the authors made the effort to lay out the history separately and before the order of the service. I think mixing the two together would have made the book longer and more complicated. I couldn't give it 5 stars because I felt there were times that the authors were making an appeal to change parts of divine liturgy that came across as political rather than informative. Narrating was a bit monotone but after I bumped the speed a bit it was better. I am inclined to purchase a hard copy because I would revisit some of the explanations and its easier to do that in print form. I would highly recommend this for anyone just learning about Orthodoxy as well as those who are already orthodox.
Disclaimer: I received a link for the audiobook from Ancient Faith in exchange for an honest review.
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