In Church, World and Kingdom: The Eucharistic Foundation of Alexander Schmemann's Pastoral Theology, author William C. Mills analyzes the pastoral and Eucharistic theology of the world-renowned Eastern Orthodox priest, pastor, professor, seminary dean, theologian, and author, Alexander Schmemann. Schmemann's theological legacy has influenced all levels of Church life. His books, articles, essays, and sermons are known world-wide and translated into numerous languages and have been referenced by theologians in the East and the West. William C. Mills expertly reminds us that for Alexander Schmemann, the scriptures, doctrine, faith, teachings, practices, and prayers of the Church are expressed and fully realized in the Eucharistic gathering.

How often should an infant be admitted to Holy Communion? Can one force children to take Holy Communion? Why does a child refuse to receive Holy Communion? How should a child fast, if at all? In the present article, Archpriest Georgy Krylov, rector of the Church of New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia in Storgino (Moscow), offers some answers to these questions and tries to find solutions for difficult situations we often find ourselves in when dealing with children.

This ultimately joyful work is one of the few books available in English to deal exclusively with the problem of despondency — acedia — and how it can be overcome. Bunge analyzes the views of Evagrius Ponticus, the famous "philosopher of the desert," on the dangers of acedia. Evagrius develops a sophisticated psychology which remains beneficial to us today.

Feminism and Tradition deals head-on with the questions and challenges which feminism presents to the traditional Orthodox Faith, in a way which is irenic, straightforward, and comprehensive.

The Chaplain of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies in Cambridge, England, chooses three theological works that he believes are well worth reading.

Archimandrite Vassilios Papavassiliou examines the nature of preparation for Holy Communion, both before the Divine Liturgy and during it. Are too many obstacles placed in front of ordinary believers that discourage them from receiving the Holy Gifts more frequently?