The Ladder of Divine Ascent MaryMagdalene Several times he demanded from

Several times he demanded from me things I was reluctant to do

and communion with God

The saint frequently returns to these themes in many of his letters

both monastic and lay

at Elder Vitaly’s funeral

The Ladder of Divine Ascent MaryMagdalene Several times he demanded fromThe Ladder of Divine Ascent Saint John Climacus, translated by Father Lazarus Moore, revised by the Holy Transfiguration Monastery. Fourth Printing, completely reformatted, 2012. Hard cover binding. 288 pages. Saint John Climacus, sixth century abbot of Sinai, compared the spiritual life to a ladder of thirty steps, and explained in detail the challenges presented by each of those steps. This spiritual classic has brought inspiration and edification