https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2019/02/can-reading-books-hinder-your-spiritual-growth-and-why Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:31:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/2019/02/can-reading-books-hinder-your-spiritual-growth-and-why#comment-8246 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:31:40 +0000 https://catalog.obitel-minsk.com/blog/?p=19739#comment-8246 Thank you for sharing this enlightening reflection on the role of reading in spiritual growth. The article thoughtfully cautions against allowing reading to become a mere intellectual pursuit or a source of pride, emphasizing that true spiritual knowledge is acquired through lived experience and deeds. Saint Theophan’s advice to focus on a select few spiritual texts and to engage deeply with their teachings, rather than seeking an abundance of information, offers a valuable perspective. This reminder encourages us to balance our reading with action, ensuring that our spiritual practices lead to genuine transformation and not just accumulation of knowledge

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