Attend to Thyself: The Foundation of Inner Work

In this adult study, Anthony Ally invites us to rediscover the living reality of Orthodox Christianity through humility and inner stillness. Drawing from the theology of St. Dionysius the Areopagite, we explore how the wisdom of the early Church Fathers continues to guide us in the pursuit of true transformation.

Summary:

The session begins with the call to “Attend to thyself,” the first step toward spiritual awareness. Through hesychia and the prayer of the heart, we learn how silence and humility prepare the soul to receive divine grace. Anthony then leads a reflection on how the Holy Spirit continually guides the Church, keeping it a living communion between heaven and earth.

The discussion unfolds into the theology of St. Dionysius, the apophatic way, divine energies, and the celestial hierarchies—all pointing toward the mystery of divine union. This is not theory, but the blueprint for healing and holiness in modern life.

Closing Thought:

As Anthony reminds us, the goal is not more information about God, but transformation in God. To attend to ourselves is to open the heart to grace, to become fully alive in Christ, and to discover that the path of the saints is still open to every soul today.