The Substack page of Addison Hodges Hart. A page primarily concerned with the interior and ascetical life of the Orthodox (and classical) Christian Tradition.
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"Solitariness" illustrated: a few recommended video "retreats"
The seventh of St. John Cassian’s Conferences is an important one for several reasons, and, in fact, in my estimation, it’s important enough for it to be a main focus in my next post. The latter will extend some of the thoughts expressed in...
"Distracted from distraction by distraction"
Unavoidably, we are all "solitaries" - often without knowing it (or ourselves)
One of the most quoted sentences (perhaps the most quoted sentence) from Pascal’s Pensées is the line that introduces the 139th “thought” in the text: “When I h...
Orthodoxy and spiritual direction
Its distinguishing features
The former post spotlighted the insights of Fr. Martin Thornton regarding “spiritual direction,” but if I were to leave it there, without further comment from an Orthodox perspective, I would be somewhat remiss....
"Burnout" and spiritual direction
The insights of Martin Thornton
With recent conversations making the rounds on Substack and elsewhere from those experiencing spiritual “burnout,” not only among converts to Orthodoxy but also among Catholic converts, the question arises –...
Apologetics, Cassian, Screwtape, and the babyish seventh capital vice
Polemics should not be confused with apologetics.
Polemics should not be confused with apologetics. Recent news indicates that polemical online “apologetics” may be simmering down somewhat, at least in certain American Orthodox circles. (A...
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Author of twelve books, both nonfiction and fiction. Retired parish priest and university chaplain. Orthodox Christian.
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