Articles "Prayer without Ceasing" is necessary for all Christians By St Gregory Palamas "bear in mind the method of prayer – how it is possible to pray without ceasing, namely by praying in the mind. And this we can always do if we so wish...." On Practicing the Jesus Prayer by St. Ignatius (Brianchaninov)"The correct practice of the Jesus Prayer proceeds naturally from correct notions about God, about the most holy name of the Lord Jesus, and about man's relationship to God. ..." The Jesus Prayer by Saint Theophan the Recluse "Only with the help of this prayer can the necessary order of the soul be firmly maintained; only through this prayer can we preserve our inner order undisturbed even when distracted by household cares." Guidance about the Jesus Prayer By Father Paisios the Athonite: "only certainty is repentance and let every spiritual edifice be built upon it and let us continually seek repentance from God and nothing else..."On Prayer Purification of the Heart The Jesus Prayer: Method by Archimandrite Sophrony "Through prayer in the Name of Jesus in its ultimate realization unites man with Christ fully..." The Jesus Prayer in St Gregory of Sinai by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware He describes both the for of the Prayer and the inward and outwrd techniques of prayer of the heart. Saint Gregory was on Athos the same time as St. Gregory Palamas but was not involved in the theological disputes so his teaching is focused on the practice of the Prayer. Jesus Prayer of the heart for the faithful living in the world. By Elder Josheph In the beginning it is necessary to say the prayer in a whisper, or even louder when confronted by duress and inner resistance. When this good habit is achieved to the point that the prayer may be sustained and said with ease, then we can turn inwardly with complete outer silence." Omnipotent Prayer Elder Joseph, the quieter and Spilaiotou Always try to make sure that the prayer of Jesus Christ is included in your daily cycle, your work, your every breath and your every sense. Interview with Metropolitan Jonah on the Jesus Prayer - Audio Introduction to the Jesus Prayer - by Mother Alexandra formerly Her Royal Highness, lleana Princess of Romania and Archduchess of Austria Jesus Prayer - by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom "The use of the prayer is dual, it is an act of worship as is every prayer, and on the ascetical level, it is a focus that allows us to keep our attention still in the presence of God." On the Jesus Prayer - by Tito Colliander "Prayer will call forth in inner calm, a peaceful relaxation in grief, love, gratitude, humility." The Jesus Prayer - by Fr. Steven Peter Tsichlis "To enter more deeply into the life of prayer and to come to grips with St. Paul's challenge to pray unceasingly, the Orthodox Tradition offers the Jesus Prayer, which is sometimes called the prayer of the heart. The Jesus Prayer is offered as a means of concentration, as a focal point for our inner life." Jesus Prayer by Deacon Charles Joiner "The Jesus prayer is recognized in the Church as a very important form of prayer to help us progress in our spiritual maturity by coming closer to a unity with God. Some say it is the only prayer we need to learn. The prayer is very simple." Praying the Jesus Prayer by Dr. Albert Rossi, of St. Vladimir's "The Jesus Prayer provides one good way to pray constantly. In fact, the Jesus Prayer is the most widespread and most specifically Orthodox spiritual prayer..." Hieromonk Ilie Cleopa preaching on the levels of the Prayer of the Heart (video) The Psychological Basis of Mental Prayer in the Heart (online book) by Fr. Theophanes (Constantine) Difference Between The Jesus Prayer and a Hindu Mantra by Dionysios Farasiotis "What constitutes the infinite distance separating the Christian Jesus Prayer from the Hindu mantra, however, is that which lurks behind the name of the god being invoked in a mantra and invited into the soul." Jesus Prayer - OCA Website"The Jesus Prayer basically is used in three different ways. First as the verse used for the "prayer of the heart" in silence in the hesychast method of prayer. Second as the continual mental and unceasing prayer of the faithful outside the hesychast tradition. And third as the brief ejaculatory prayer used to ward off temptations." http://www.orthodoxprayer.org/Jesus%20Prayer-Articles%20and%20Books.html |
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quinta-feira, 31 de maio de 2012
Jesus Prayer: Articles
