Athonite Audio THE JESUS PRAYER: FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE WORLD - By: Protopresbyter Fr. Stephanos Anagnostopoulos
Dive into the transformative power of the Jesus Prayer, connecting believers to God through sincere devotion. Discover the journey from verbal prayer to deeper internal practice, emphasizing humility and genuine faith. Learn about miraculous experiences during the Divine Liturgy that highlight divine love and mercy. Gain insights into internal prayer's significance for spiritual purity and the importance of community in overcoming spiritual struggles. Explore personal stories of unwavering faith amid adversity, showcasing the profound effects of prayer.
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Prayer Condenses The Whole Spiritual Life
- The Jesus Prayer condenses Scripture, theology, and the Church's spiritual life into one short invocation.
- Saying “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me” channels divine energies to purify and unite heart and mind.
Begin Orally, Move Inward Gradually
- Start orally: say the prayer aloud until tongue, mind, and body align with it.
- Progress to mental recitation, then let mind and heart combine so the prayer rests in the heart.
Grace Requires Human Toil
- Noetic prayer isn't for lazy belief; it requires keeping commandments, virtues, and sacraments first.
- Grace accompanies sustained effort: prayer both attracts and cooperates with divine grace.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Journey of the Jesus Prayer
04:16 • 42min
The Depths of Divine Mercy and Prayer
46:01 • 2min
Faith and Spiritual Practice in Orthodoxy
48:27 • 23min
The Power of Prayer in Orthodox Spirituality
01:11:52 • 27min
The Power of the Jesus Prayer
01:39:14 • 32min
The Journey of Faith and the Power of the Jesus Prayer
02:11:35 • 3min
A Miraculous Vision During the Divine Liturgy
02:14:13 • 5min
The Journey of the Jesus Prayer
02:18:43 • 5min
A Journey into Noetic Prayer and Stillness
02:23:22 • 2min
Journey Through the Jesus Prayer
02:25:39 • 12min
The Transformative Power of Noetic Prayer
02:37:41 • 31min
The Power of Internal Prayer
03:08:12 • 40min
Faith Amidst Adversity
03:48:02 • 17min
A Miraculous Ignition: The Connection Between Vigil Lamps and Spirituality
04:04:58 • 2min
The Transformative Power of the Jesus Prayer
04:07:15 • 25min
Transformative Power of Noetic Prayer
04:32:39 • 35min
The Harrowing Journey of Faith
05:07:46 • 24min
Guardians of the Heart: Spiritual Vigilance
05:32:04 • 28min
Transformative Prayer and Miraculous Communion
05:59:48 • 5min
The Interconnection of Prayer and Internal Purity
06:04:24 • 2min
The Transformative Power of Genuine Repentance in Confession
06:06:36 • 2min
The Path of the Jesus Prayer
06:08:56 • 32min
The Perils of Self-Reliant Prayer
06:40:58 • 2min
The Journey to Humble Prayer
06:43:18 • 7min
The Spiritual Legacy of St. Kevin of Glendalough
06:50:41 • 3min
The Transformative Power of the Jesus Prayer
06:53:13 • 36min
Divine Encounters and Marginalized Souls
07:28:53 • 7min
The Vigilant Heart
07:36:04 • 11min
Hezekiah of the Heart: The Journey to Spiritual Purity
07:46:41 • 33min
Experiencing Divine Light and Humility in Spirituality
08:19:47 • 2min
The Transformative Power of The Jesus Prayer
08:22:05 • 29min
The Heart: Center of Spiritual Transformation
08:51:20 • 36min
The Path to Divine Grace
09:27:23 • 10min
The Mystical Journey of Love and Prayer
09:37:11 • 25min
The Perils of Pride in Spirituality
10:02:12 • 15min
Navigating the Jesus Prayer
10:16:44 • 14min
Guidelines for Orthodox Spiritual Living
10:31:05 • 6min
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In honor of the most-noble Athonite Elder, Saint Joseph the Hesychast, teacher of noetic prayer and reviver of the neptic tradition in modern times.
Dedicated to: My Elder of blessed memory, Father Ephraim of Philotheou and Arizona, the unwavering guide of noetic, grace-filled prayer.
CONTENTS: Praying with the Name of Jesus Christ; "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me" for Clergy and Laity; Manners and Phases of the Prayer; The Jesus Prayer and the Warfare of the Devil; The Jesus Prayer and Purification from the Passions; Prayer, Nepsis and Hesychia; Prayer and Enlightenment of the Nous; Prayer and Mystical Union with God within the Heart; Prayer and Delusion; Epilogue