Win a copy of In His Presence: Communion with God in the Divine Liturgy!

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I'm happy to share that I'm giving away copies of my new book on Goodreads.

The Divine Liturgy is not a set of ancient ceremonies to admire from the outside. In it, God draws His people into His presence and gives them Himself. This book walks through the Liturgy from beginning to end, from the longing that first brings us to church to the blessing that sends us back into the world carrying His presence.

Whether you have prayed the Liturgy since childhood or are just beginning, I hope this book helps you see it for what it is: communion with God, and life in His presence.

Entering is free and takes less than a minute:
👉 https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/451092-in-his-presence-communion-with-god-in-the-divine-liturgy

Please share this with your family, friends, and church community. The more people who enter, the more people will hear about the book. The book is also available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hjtF1DR

May God bless you,
Hegumen Abraam Sleman

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