The book presented to the pious reader is the most complete collection of sermons and conversations of the outstanding Orthodox writer and theologian, Father Archimandrite Raphael (Karelin) at the moment. The shepherd's word, life-giving and joyful, comforting and gladdening the soul, dispelling the darkness of sorrows and enlightening the eyes of the heart, helps the reader find his way to the Church, to the Heavenly Jerusalem, to God.The publishers hope that the book, written brightly and at the same time, simply, a book filled with love for readers, a book that resolves the most difficult questions of life, will arouse lively and genuine interest among the widest circle of Orthodox readers.