Magnifying glass for the soul. The book 'The Ladder' and its steps to the heights of holiness

Magnifying glass for the soul. The book 'The Ladder' and its steps to the heights of holiness. Conversations about overcoming passions and acquiring virtues according to the advice of St. John Climacus. In the book, there is a series of Lenten conversations on the book 'The Ladder'. In the conversations, each passion is thoroughly examined, and the advice of the venerable John Climacus on the struggle against passions is given, supplemented by recommendations from other holy fathers, and their relevance for contemporary Christians of the 21st century is provided. By reading 'The Ladder', a Christian can look into his soul through a magnifying glass and see the passions and weaknesses within that one must struggle against in order to attain eternal salvation, as well as see the profound beauty of the image of God in his soul and the seeds of virtues that God has planted within it. The book is intended for those interested in spiritual life and asceticism. Approved for distribution by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church.