In the first part of our study of the Ladder of Divine Ascent Professor Kyle Washut of Wyoming Catholic College beautifully described St. John Climacus' life as one lived between two transformative mountains:⁠ ⁠ ⛰️ On SINAI, where Moses encountered God in thunder and fire, St. John lived his ascetic life — fasting, praying, and wrestling with the divine presence.⁠ ⁠ ⛰️ On TABOR, Christ revealed a profound intimacy — inviting us to know Him "as friend, not just servant, as brother, as model for o

The 28th step in St. John Climacus’ Ladder of Divine Ascent is Prayer. “Prayer by nature is a dialog and union of man with God.” St. John Climacus When prayer becomes pure, the mind stands before God without distraction. The heart speaks without words, and the soul rests in communion with Him who gives life, peace, and light. | Prayer Orthodoxy

The 29th step in St. John Climacus’ Ladder of Divine Ascent is Dispassion (Apatheia). “Dispassion is a heaven of the mind within the heart, a resurrection of the soul before the resurrection of the body.” St. John Climacus In dispassion, the soul is no longer dragged downward by desire or fear. Resting in God, it lives already in the peace of the Kingdom, prepared for the final step of love. #jesus #love #orthodox #blessed #christian | Prayer Orthodoxy