Synopses & Reviews
The Jesus Prayer has been part of the expression of faith since the earliest years of Christianity. With its many variations, from Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner, to only one word, Jesus, it has been a font of prayer for the monks, nuns, and lay people of the Eastern Church for centuries. Today, the Jesus Prayer is practiced by men and women, lay and religious, all over the world, from every Christian tradition. Simple in form, but powerful in its potential to develop and transform the heart, it becomes a way of life for those who practice it. It is the perfect prayer for the modern pilgrim.
Synopsis
The Jesus Prayer has been with us since the earliest years of Christianity. With its many variations, from a oeLord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner" to the single word a oeJesusa � it has been a fount of prayer and a way of being attentive to God for the monks, nuns, clergy and lay people of the Eastern Church for centuries.
Today, the Jesus Prayer is practiced all over the world in every Christian tradition. Simple in form, but powerful in its potential to develop and transform the heart, it becomes a way of life for those who practice it.
This short, simple guide is ideal for all who are new to this ancient spiritual practice and all who are learning to make it part of their daily practice of prayer.