Jesus Prayer

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In Orthodox Christianity, what is referred to as the “Jesus Prayer” are the words: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.” They are the words constantly repeated by ascetics dating back to the 6th century, coming both from the prayer of the publican (Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the Publican) who cried “have mercy on me a sinner” and Blind Bartimaeus outside Jericho who cried “Jesus, son on David have mercy on me.” It is repeated until it becomes automatically and nearly without effort a “prayer of the heart” and until one can then attain (as the Apostle Paul described it as) “prayer without ceasing.” Much has been written on the Jesus Prayer, much more than can be described here. For those interested, simple internet searches reveal numerous teachings and mystical experiences about the Jesus Prayer. This recording is not intended to be a concert or a mantra. But perhaps something to replace the car radio or one’s own plaguing thoughts. Like a memorable song…perhaps some of it, by the grace of God, can eventually stick on our own minds and souls.

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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.

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from Jesus Prayer, released February 29, 2016
Music original to St Romanos Monastery

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St James Orthodox Church Williamston, Michigan

In a small-town 100-year old brick church resembling a one-room school house is a quiet little prayerful parish from various Protestant, Roman Catholic and Orthodox backgrounds. The prayerfulness of the people is reflected in the singing, standing, chanting, and stillness emulating those few scriptural references to worship in heaven, as everyone tries to connect their heart to the heart of God ... more

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