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On the Jesus Prayer: Orthodox Teachings on Watchfulness, Repentance, and Unceasing Communion with God
By Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov
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Begin the Jesus Prayer with attention and sobriety.
Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov places the invocation of Jesus Christ within repentance, humility, and obedience to the commandments. He explains the importance of attention while warning against imagination, forced experiences, and premature use of advanced methods. This focused English volume gives readers a sustained treatment of Orthodox prayer that joins practical encouragement to clear limits, making it a useful starting point for reading Ignatius.
Inside this book
- Attentive invocation and repentance
- Prayer of the mind and heart
- Discernment concerning imagination and advanced methods
Choose this when the Jesus Prayer is your immediate interest. Read its counsel within the life of the Church and with appropriate spiritual guidance.
Edition details
- Author
- Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Length
- 114 pages
- Trim size
- 6 × 9 inches
- ISBN
- 9798182434331
- Publication date
- June 20, 2026