We are very pleased to present texts by Father Barnabas Giakos, priest of the Holy Church of Panagia Laodigitrias in Thessaloniki.

At first glance, these are recordings of sermons delivered on Sundays. However, the reader quickly realizes that they are not mere samples of a mundane preaching style, but signposts of a personal spiritual journey. And like everything personal, these texts hold the potential for surprise at every moment...

Through the texts, the pain of the religious person becomes evident; that is, the one who, although hidden behind piety and theological training, is essentially concerned only with their "self," securing for themselves self-admiration, but also disdain for every failure and sinner.

Each page of the book exudes unconventional speech, a personal struggle for authenticity in spiritual and church life, dedication to the redemptive mission of our Church, and a sincere testament of spiritual experience—elements which we firmly believe will provide each of us with new perspectives in our journey!