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The Prayer of the Heart for the Faithful Living in the World

The Prayer of the Heart for the Faithful Living in the World

By: Elder Joseph of Vatopedi Source: orthodoxinfo.com The question is always being asked, “Is it possible for those living in the world to occupy themselves with noetic prayer?” To those who ask we answer quite affirmatively, “Yes.” In order to make this exhortation of ours comprehensible to those interested, but at the same time to make aware those who are unaware, we will briefly explain this, so that no one will be placed in a quandary by the various interpretations and…

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On Practicing the Jesus Prayer

On Practicing the Jesus Prayer

By: St. Ignaty Brianchaninov Source: Orthodox Life, vol. 28, no. 5, Sept.-Oct. 1978, pp. 9-14. The correct practice of the Jesus Prayer proceeds naturally from correct notions about God, about the most holy name of the Lord Jesus, and about man’s relationship to God. God is an infinitely great and all-perfect being. God is the Creator and Renewer of men, Sovereign Master over men, angels, demons and all created things, both visible and invisible. Such a notion of God teaches…

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