I Heard You...

By Fr Stamatis Skliris & Fr Pavlos Koumarianos

This collection of prayers speaks to the modern soul, transforming pain and existential struggles into gratitude. Addressing contemporary issues like loneliness, depression, and doubt, the prayers offer a fresh, relatable voice, moving away from traditional formulas. Each prayer bridges the gap between the human experience and the divine, offering solace and reflection on love, suffering, and spiritual longing. Rooted in the complexities of modern life, this book provides a space for those seeking to express their most profound spiritual yearnings in today’s world.

Foreword

This book’s collection of prayers arises from the depths of humanity’s wounded soul at the onset of the third millennium. Born out of the myriad pains and struggles our bodies navigate through a tumultuous sea of life’s challenges, these prayers transform suffering into expressions of profound gratitude.
This anthology diverges from the conventional, often formulaic language found in traditional prayers, embracing instead a dialect born of today’s experiences—loneliness, depression, panic—rendering it deeply relatable. By stepping away from the age-old vernacular associated with sin and redemption, it adopts a fresh voice, articulating the spiritual yearnings and existential quandaries of the modern person.
This collection aims not only to provide solace but also to resonate with the contemporary human condition, offering a bridge between the divine and the everyday struggles of life.

Bishop Maxim of Los Angeles