The Jesus Prayer is a short prayer centered on the name of Jesus Christ and a request for mercy. A common English form is: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Why is it repeated? Repetition can help gather attention and make prayer more constant, but Orthodox spiritual tradition warns against treating repetition as a mechanical technique.
Do I need a prayer rope? No. A prayer rope can be helpful, but the prayer itself does not depend on an object.
See also What Is an Orthodox Prayer Rope and How Is It Used?.
|
Established with the blessing of V. Rev. Fr. Wiaczeslaw, Rector of Orthodox Christian Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (NY). |
