Orthodox Ethos The Jesus Prayer: Prerequisites and Benefits (Part 1)
Sep 4, 2023
Fr. Peter Heers, an expert in Orthodox theology, discusses the origins and benefits of the Jesus Prayer. Chapters explore its practice, aligning life with prayer, forgiveness, humility, and the transformative power of this spiritual practice.
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Forgiveness and Prayer
- Forgive everyone everything, and love them despite their actions.
- Pray for them and feel compassion, even if they are enslaved to sin.
Prayer as a Means to Communion
- Repeating the Jesus Prayer is not the end goal, but a means to communion with God.
- Vain repetition is only present if praying without the heart.
Preparing for Prayer
- Contemplate God's infinite love and your own sins.
- This cultivates humility and prepares you for prayer.