"There is nothing automatic or magical about the Jesus Prayer. If we do not strive to obey God's commandments, calling upon God's name will be in vain." -St. Sophrony (On Prayer, 137) pic.twitter.com/XjWn6ppOzL
— Perry Hamalis (@pthamalis) July 23, 2021
Showing posts with label Jesus Prayer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jesus Prayer. Show all posts
Saturday, July 24, 2021
"Blessed Are You O Lord, Teach Me Your Commandments"
Monday, July 12, 2021
The Forms of Prayer?
Saint Paisios: “Glory be to God” is superior to “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me” #orthodox_times https://t.co/sZB7qzKzbC
— Orthodox Times (@orthodox_times) July 12, 2021
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Universal Teacher and Universal Pastor
But is it really his to appropriate in the name of the Church Universal, as if he had the authority to do so, rather than being a bishop recognizing that the prayer is a valuable part of a Christian tradition that is useful for all?
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis encouraged busy Catholics to say the “Jesus Prayer” throughout the day. https://t.co/AqAPlZ0cDl
— Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) June 9, 2021
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Hesychasm?
How do you pray from the heart? Father Cleopas told us to hold our breath a little, when we say the prayer of the heart, to help the mind gather and return to the heart. #WednesdayWisdom pic.twitter.com/k2MxFrHlU0
— Basilica.ro (EN) (@BasilicaNews) April 7, 2021
Hesychia, stillness, is not a passive divesting of the mind after the pattern of eastern asceticism. https://t.co/eBmv10dP3s
— OCN (@MyOCN) April 7, 2021
Sunday, February 21, 2021
The Jesus Prayer
Saint Theophan regarded the Jesus Prayer stronger than all other prayers by virtue of the power of the Holy Name of Jesus. It is a weapon against the demons and a key to unceasing prayer. https://t.co/VCK3Hb63Jo
— Orthodox Reflections (@OrthodoxReflec1) February 19, 2021
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Controversy Over the Jesus Prayer
Related Posts: Metropolitan Kallistos Ware on Prayer and The Jesus Prayer.
Metropolitan Sotirios represents that overducated but unthinking hyper-rationalism that seeks to take away from tradition, rather than serving tradition. His three purposes of prayer relate to the order of intention, and do not need to be explicitly verbalized for the intentions to be present.
Regarding the name of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, both names together call to the mind the whole Trinity but the name of Jesus by itselfshould remind us of Trinity, as the Son is the Father's accomplishing of salvation for us, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Is the Jesus Prayer Not a Complete Prayer? A Brief Response to Metropolitan Sotirios of Torontohttps://t.co/pxDJ4TSvaY pic.twitter.com/rJiMGz4L5M
— Mystagogy (@mystagogy1) February 3, 2021
Metropolitan Sotirios represents that overducated but unthinking hyper-rationalism that seeks to take away from tradition, rather than serving tradition. His three purposes of prayer relate to the order of intention, and do not need to be explicitly verbalized for the intentions to be present.
Regarding the name of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, both names together call to the mind the whole Trinity but the name of Jesus by itselfshould remind us of Trinity, as the Son is the Father's accomplishing of salvation for us, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Sunday, May 03, 2020
The Jesus Prayer
I just wanted to take the long version and show how it embodies most of the aspects of prayer outlined here.
"Lord Jesus Christ": adoration/doxology/praise/benediction
"Son of the Living God": adoration/doxology/praise/benediction
"have mercy on me": petition
"a sinner": contrition
The only aspect that seems to be missing would be thanksgiving, but it may be implicit in the first two, an acknowledgement of what God has done for us that is joined with thanksgiving in the spirit.
I would argue that all 4 aspects can be implicit in the Most Holy Name of our Savior, the simplest form of the Jesus Prayer which is His name itself. A cry to our Lord should be a cry for His Mercy, an expression of our humility and recognition of our sinfulness.
"Lord Jesus Christ": adoration/doxology/praise/benediction
"Son of the Living God": adoration/doxology/praise/benediction
"have mercy on me": petition
"a sinner": contrition
The only aspect that seems to be missing would be thanksgiving, but it may be implicit in the first two, an acknowledgement of what God has done for us that is joined with thanksgiving in the spirit.
I would argue that all 4 aspects can be implicit in the Most Holy Name of our Savior, the simplest form of the Jesus Prayer which is His name itself. A cry to our Lord should be a cry for His Mercy, an expression of our humility and recognition of our sinfulness.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Fr Maximos Constans on the Spiritual Life
Eclectic Orthodoxy: Archimandrite Maximos Constas on the Spiritual Life
Part 1: Discoursing on the Passions
Part 4: The Buried Seed
Part 6: Taking Custody of our Thoughts
Monday, December 30, 2019
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Friday, May 31, 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
Pray Unceasingly
Pravmir: What is Prayer of the Intellect and of the Heart?
ABBOT GEORGIOS KAPSANIS OF GREGORIOU
Remembrance of God demonstrates communion with Him and is therefore like prayer. Striving to invoke the holy Name of Christ continuously, through the ...
ABBOT GEORGIOS KAPSANIS OF GREGORIOU
Remembrance of God demonstrates communion with Him and is therefore like prayer. Striving to invoke the holy Name of Christ continuously, through the ...
Monday, January 21, 2019
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