@Mark (217maka) The emphasis is on the "vain," not the repetition. Repeating a prayer is only wrong if the prayer is said without Christian faith. Interesting to note that, right after that verse you mentioned, Jesus gives us a prayer to pray in verses 9-13. I'm not Orthodox, and I wouldn't agree with some of their doctrines, but I do appreciate what Father Spyridon is talking about here.
@@emmanuelsoto2476 If you don't agree with orthodoxy, why do you find yourself in this comments section? It seems there is no end to the foolishness of some people.
@Isaac Brian Denny Does that mean we cannot call our own dads "father"? Don't be absurd. Christ our Lord often uses hyperbolic language. In fact, I would say it is one of His primary preaching techniques. Also, St. Paul says he has fathered spiritual children in the faith. Would his spiritual children stand condemned by Christ for acknowledging this fact which he states plainly? No, they wouldn't.
I believe that “pray without ceasing” is a condition of our heart, the direction in which the mirror of our heart is turned. “Whoso reciteth, in the privacy of his chamber, the verses revealed by God, the scattering angels of the Almighty shall scatter abroad the fragrance of the words uttered by his mouth, and shall cause the heart of every righteous man to throb.” Baha’u’llah
CHRIST IS RISEN❗ - HE IS RISEN, INDEED❗ 🥀 we did note your face in some moment in this video : it was the Similar face than Holy Blessed L o v e l y Matrona of Moscowian . 😌 The Kingdom Of Heaven Has Become Near. 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖
thank you Father Spyridon i didnt know that i had one in my house before i saw your video, i actually found it outside but i thought it only was a bracelet with a cross
I'm new to Catholicism, and I would love some guidance on pausing in prayer. I get distracted a lot during my Rosary. Is it okay if I pause it and say the Jesus prayer and come back, or do I need to restart the Rosary? I've also been haunted by demons and if anyone would like to pray for me, I'd really appreciate it. God reworks everything for good. I don't know that I'd have found Him otherwise. To all His children, keep hanging in there. Let's fight the good fight together.
No need to re-start the rosary. Our Mother knows how easily little children get distracted. One suggestion to help you focus: Look up "Prayers of the Holy Rosary," or "Joyful,( or Luminous,Sorrowful,Glorious) mysteries of the Rosary" here on You-Tube. There are literally COUNTLESS "pray along" rosary videos for you to choose from. Some of them are just audio, some pre-recorded in a Church, and some of them, my personal favorites, actually show a "movie" about whatever mystery you are praying. It's amazing! It feels like you're back in time, right there with Jesus & Mary. For instance, if you're praying the Joyful mysteries, while doing the 1st decade you'll be watching a scene about the Archangel Gabriel going to bring the message that She has been chosen to be the Mother of God. I can recommend one that moves me the most. Punch in "Shirley Pace Holy Rosary." You'll then be able to check them out to see if they inspire you. Oh..and check Rosaries with "Fr. Benedict Groschell." I have an extremely difficult time staying focused too. But trust me, these videos will take care of the wandering mind! Please let me know how you make out. I'll keep you in prayer as far as the demons attack. I'm ALL TOO FAMILIAR with THAT too! Just remember to ask St.Michael to kick their butts back into Hell. And one of the strongest weapons against the evil ones is the ROSARY! Demons flee at the Holy Name of Mary!
Father I wanted to ask about the Jesus prayer as I’ve read bits and pieces online and I’m not sure what is right and what is wrong. Some writings say that as beginners we should not let the Jesus prayer interfere with our natural body rythym and we shouldn’t do it for more than 15 minutes. I know this prayer is very powerful but is there any truth in this? I would like to learn to pray longer with the Jesus prayer. Is there any reason I shouldn’t and if so why? Appreciate any guidance you can provide. Peter
Man, I am happy for you that you are here! I am not orthodox either but I know some of these people are really close to God. Seek the truth and you won't name yourself a RC for much time after, I believe that.
But would you remain faithful if your prayers stopped being answered? God will give you seasons of bountiful fruits, however the seasons of testing will be just as intense. Your faith fill be tested and put under pressure, so I encourage you to keep your faith strong
I have found saying the Prayer slowly is what has helped me. Thoughtfully giving careful consideration and contemplating every word of the Prayer produces immense waves of sorrow in me at my own sin. Pray for me, my fellow Orthodox brothers and sisters.
@@thewheyoflife3548 Often times we are unwilling to look into our innermost secret places within because we know we are hiding all sorts of rottenness. God sees it anyway. He will have mercy on you. Peace be upon you, be well!
I am Pentecostal but sometimes I feel like I am missing the mark in my prayer life. Thank you for this teaching, it feels so POWERFUL to pray this prayer. I am so grateful for you sharing this easy to understand prayer with me. 🙏
This spoke to me very deeply Father. I feel a constant bombardment of thoughts and yearning for external stimulation and I've noticed over the past 6 months or so since I have started using the Jesus Prayer consistently that there is some relief. May God bless you Father Spyridon and thank you so much!
There's something about this prayer that feels so pure and so honest that I get excited to say it. I'm a Catholic so I sort of alternate between the Jesus Prayer and the Rosary but there's something about the great antiquity of this prayer that feels incredibly powerful.
Its true the mind is easily distracted and like a small child looking for any opportunity to run out and play, whether the playground has nice toys or just a pail and mud.
I’m a protestant who started to get closer to God and I started to pray to God and ask what church do you want me to go to Lord and all the sudden I wanted to learn more about the church about the church history I didn’t even know there was something called church fathers. I started to look at the history of the church, and I found out there were something called orthodox Christians. I can’t explain it but my heart gets pulled to the orthodox church. I don’t know why. Orthodox Christianity is very foreign to me. The only explanation I can come up with is that it’s God leading me that way. I started to do the Jesus prayer every morning no matter what. I also do it when I feel the need to sin or need to center my self through the day. I have a ten bead prayer rope or rosary? I don’t know what it would be called. But now even just holding it I know it may sound weird but it feels almost like a weapon. The priest said sometimes bad things creep into our thought and it’s true. One day I was praying the Jesus prayer and vividly I could see a woman with a burnt face staring back at me mad. I was not afraid I stared back at her saying the Jesus prayer over and over again smiling because I didn’t feel fear. I don’t know why my thoughts brought that vision up but I was amazed how clear she was without me even thinking of anything like my mind went there.
The more I get into my spirituality and focus more and more on my relationship with God and do his WIll the more I realize how right this guy is on pretty much everything. It's been a hard thing to accept because it reminds me of how addicted to my passions I really am and just how much time I actually spend thinking and reacting in terms of world and not the Spirit. Thankyou Father for all of your hard work! God bless
@Isaac Brian Denny So how are we suppose to call our biological father if that word is forbidden to use (except for our Lord)? Orthodoxy is not legalistic faith like )udaism.
I saw the thumb nail of this video 1 day ago . I thought of watching but did not . Today I spend 90% of my time in prayer using a prayer book I came across . Today I learned “Jesus Prayer “ from that book and said it multiple times . Later in the night I see this video. Oh ! My ! The Spirit testifies ! Thank you Holy Spirit ! Thank you Fr. Spyridon ! Love your sermons. God Bless!
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ+ ΑΛΗΘΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ+ CHRIST IS RISEN + TRULY HE IS RISEN+ Fr Spyridon Bless~ In his letter to the Romans, Saint Paul instructs Christians to “be constant in prayer” (Rom 12.12). In his first letter to the Thessalonians ~“pray without ceasing” (1 Thess 5.17). Thank you Fr Spyridon - silent prayer without ceasing+ - opposition and enemies of our Lord try to distort our minds our thoughts( NOUS) by surrounding us with their music in our surroundings, whether it be in movies or in supermarkets, shops or even waiting time on the phones - clever tactics of the evil one - LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON ME A SINNER+++ ICXC NIKA
Isaac Brian Denny CHRIST IS RISEN+++ Hope this helps to understand Scripture from early CHURCH INTERPRETATION - even going ba k to the Old Testament+ Throughout the Bible, godly men are called “father”. Joseph was a wise counselor, and was therefore a “father to Pharaoh” (Genesis 45:8). Job said he was a “father to the poor” (Job 29:16). God Himself calls Eliakim a “father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem” (Isaiah 22:21). And in recognition of fatherly spiritual leadership, the prophet Elisha calls out to the prophet Elijah, “My father! My father!” (2 Kings 2:12). Later, the king of Israel called the prophet Elisha “father” (2 Kings 6:21). When these men demonstrate godly leadership, Scripture does not hesitate to call each one of them “father”. Quote- “apostle John recognized his spiritual fatherhood, by calling the members of a church his “children” (1 John 2:1). And Paul speaks this way many times, calling church members his “children” (2 Corinthians 12:14), and his “little children” (Galatians 4:19). Perhaps the clearest mention of spiritual fatherhood comes from the apostle Paul: “I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel” (1 Corinthians 4:14-15). In this Scripture, the apostle Paul calls himself “father”. www.google.com.au/amp/s/theorthodoxlife.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/call-no-man-father/amp/ ICXC NIKA
Emmanuel Soto I will ask you one question - “What came first , the Bible or the Church”? then we can take it from there .... Truly Christ He is Risen+ ICXC NIKA
Emmanuel Soto Emmanuel Soto I will ask you one question - “What came first , the Bible or the Church”? then we can take it from there .... Truly Christ He is Risen+ ICXC NIKA
Thank you Father. Very very useful for staying connected to God when stuck in a worldly situation full of distraction noise and threatening behaviour. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us sinners. Blessed Pascha 2020 Xristos anesti xristos anesti xristos anesti
Jesus said, "not everyone whom says Lord Lord will enter the Kingdom" but those who do the Will of The Father. A Spiritual Father is important with this Prayer for good solid guidance and direction 🙏 ❤
Thank you Father! This has encouraged me to recommit myself to a rule of prayer. I have set an alarm for me to start saying the Jesus prayer for 10 minutes in the evening. Also set an alarm for my evening prayers so I do them before I get tired.
Oh father, you're so full of love, wisdom, and the holy spirit. It's a pleasure to hear your reflections. God has blessed you, and us to have your presence guiding us.
I'm a Catholic & I sometimes use my rosary beads as a prayer rope on which to pray the Jesus Prayer. I haven't done so in a while, but I'll do so now, making sure to focus my thoughts on the words & their meaning. Thank you for the reminder & wise advice, Father.
I am Catholic and I pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy with my Rosary beads. Apart from this, sometimes during the day I pray the Jesus prayer without using a prayer rope, just with my mouth or through my head. What I'm wondering is this: Many orthodox priests or monks whose videos I watch on RUclips say that they perform this prayer using chotki/komboskini and that they have multiple prayer ropes ranging from 33 to 300 beads. At the same time, they say that we should pray this prayer continuously throughout the day, from morning to night (referring to the verse "pray without ceasing" in the Bible). If I'm going to do this at any time during the day, then I probably don't need a certain number of prayer rope. But I'm curious about your experiences. Is it more efficient to pray this prayer a certain number of times a day with a prayer rope, or whenever I can do it without using any rope? How do you do it and which one do you get more efficiency from?
Yes, I agree 100% with the importance of this practice. This is what retains your presence and life as a being created in the image of God, and prevents the world from dragging you down and under. It is like the Africa wildlife videos where an animal goes to the water to drink. As long as we are in a state of prayer, we are safe from all the dangers. But the moment we are not, the crocodile will leap up from the water and pull us down and under. I am very surprised to hear these teachings offered by a form of Christianity. I don't know of any other form of Christianity that teaches these things. These are practices of monks and nuns, those that are truly dedicated. Even if you can do this for only an hour each day. If you can dedicate a whole day to it, it is well worth the effort. If it becomes a permanent state of your being, so that you are ever present, and never again submerged by the world, then there is nothing further that can be done. That is everlasting life. Being present, without interruption or disturbance. Death cannot touch such a being, and no Evil can deceive it. I don't know Fr Spyridon's view, but I understand this to be sainthood. So it seems to me. This practice is my greatest effort and commitment in life. There is always time for it. It is first on my mind as I wake, and last on my mind before sleep. And an arduous struggle to maintain throughout the day. But it bears good fruit.
@Isaac Brian Denny study the Bible mmore friend. This quote was debunked a billion times within the Bible itself, when Paul for example addresses his recipients as his children in the Faith.
@@emmanuelsoto2476 I'm sorry. I don't care to debate you. I'm not a clergy man so it's not my duty. Go find an appropriate place to do that or just study with discernment yourself. My comment and this video are for Orthodox people. Your coming here to bothers me is a signal of the Devil's work in you. May God straighten your path
Thank you Father, through your message i am inspired to seek God in my life. Born as an orthodox-christian i have attended church and learned the scriptures of Christ. But now, i seek a deeper relationship with God and want to pray everyday and forgive my sins and those who trespass against me. Again, thank you
Learn to be still, learn to know awareness without thought, The key is awareness without thought you can do this at any moment just look and listen no thinking involved. It’s what us contemplatives call divine awareness. The past is history, The future is yet to be, Father make this holy moment the best. You know God does provide when we learn to get out of the way. Faith.
I prayed and prayed for that i want a deeper connection and genuine relationship with God. For wisdom and clarity as well. And now I have discovered the Jesus prayer. Аллилуия, #JesusAlwaysDeliversICXC
I'm also a roman Catholic but orthodox church has great wisdom and maybe closer to Jesus they have a huge respect and deeper understanding when it comes knowing our lord desires I'm so convince may be I'll be soon an Orthodox
Thank you Father. I confess that I have been too distracted by the issues surrounding the corona virus. And I get distracted and forget to seek the guidance from my King.
A very useful way when doing it Inwardly is trough deeply breathing in " Lord Jesus Christ, Son of The Living God" and exhaling out slowly but fully " Have mercy upon me a sinner" I had the best experience.
Excellent talk. You make the prayer sound straightforward, and yet the advice is that the Jesus prayer should not be used without a spiritual director. Are there any dangers to the use of the prayer? Any views?
I think regardless if whether we are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant. It is very helpful to help each other and to re-teach how to Pray with out ceasing, Love you all Brothers and Sisters of our Lord Christ Jesus, our Lord Father god and Holy Spirit.❤✝️
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It’s the best prayer for humility and for the inner struggle.
"O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner"
Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!
@@heatherstub he cant even hear me
jesus prayer hallelujah
@Mark (217maka) Do you honestly think that by saying that anyone would just drop everything and listen to you? 😂
@Mark (217maka) The emphasis is on the "vain," not the repetition. Repeating a prayer is only wrong if the prayer is said without Christian faith.
Interesting to note that, right after that verse you mentioned, Jesus gives us a prayer to pray in verses 9-13.
I'm not Orthodox, and I wouldn't agree with some of their doctrines, but I do appreciate what Father Spyridon is talking about here.
Господи Исусе Христе, Cыне Божий, помилуй мя грешнаго, Аминь
This video really resonated with me Father, καιρός indeed. Thank you - Христос Воскресе!
@Isaac Brian Denny Lord, have mercy on those who hate and offend me, let them not perish through me, a sinner.
Christ is Risen brother, go in peace.
@@emmanuelsoto2476 If you don't agree with orthodoxy, why do you find yourself in this comments section? It seems there is no end to the foolishness of some people.
@Isaac Brian Denny Does that mean we cannot call our own dads "father"? Don't be absurd. Christ our Lord often uses hyperbolic language. In fact, I would say it is one of His primary preaching techniques. Also, St. Paul says he has fathered spiritual children in the faith. Would his spiritual children stand condemned by Christ for acknowledging this fact which he states plainly? No, they wouldn't.
I believe that “pray without ceasing” is a condition of our heart, the direction in which the mirror of our heart is turned.
“Whoso reciteth, in the privacy of his chamber, the verses revealed by God, the scattering angels of the Almighty shall scatter abroad the fragrance of the words uttered by his mouth, and shall cause the heart of every righteous man to throb.” Baha’u’llah
AMEN AMEN AMEN ✝️❤️☦️🕊
Hello i want to thank you. I learn so much you in just 6:41 minutes may GOD bless you and may His grace showers upon you
Catholic here, I stared the Jesus prayer 🙏. Thank you
I HAVE do this prayer and the Lord rescue me from mental distress and trouble. Praise the Lord🙏🕊
thank you father god bless you for lovely advices.
Thank you for guiding me more closer to God. Praise the Lord.
Total Concentration Jesus Prayer: Constant!
I pray...therefore I live...
with the Help and Grace of the Almighty God of Love...Amen!!!
Thank you, Father.
I really, really needed to hear this. Every second of this video. Thank you Fr. Spyridon, God bless you.
CHRIST IS RISEN❗ - HE IS RISEN, INDEED❗
🥀
we did note your face
in some moment in this video :
it was the Similar face than
Holy Blessed
L o v e l y
Matrona of Moscowian .
😌
The Kingdom Of Heaven
Has Become Near.
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thank you Father Spyridon i didnt know that i had one in my house before i saw your video, i actually found it outside but i thought it only was a bracelet with a cross
Father, I have a question. Where can I buy such a bracelet? I live in Sweden where there arent any orthodox stores. Any websites/tips?
That is genuis. How did i not think to use my fingers?
Mos definitely a blessing
I'm new to Catholicism, and I would love some guidance on pausing in prayer. I get distracted a lot during my Rosary. Is it okay if I pause it and say the Jesus prayer and come back, or do I need to restart the Rosary? I've also been haunted by demons and if anyone would like to pray for me, I'd really appreciate it. God reworks everything for good. I don't know that I'd have found Him otherwise. To all His children, keep hanging in there. Let's fight the good fight together.
No need to re-start the rosary. Our Mother knows how easily little children get distracted. One suggestion to help you focus: Look up "Prayers of the Holy Rosary," or "Joyful,( or Luminous,Sorrowful,Glorious) mysteries of the Rosary" here on You-Tube. There are literally COUNTLESS "pray along" rosary videos for you to choose from. Some of them are just audio, some pre-recorded in a Church, and some of them, my personal favorites, actually show a "movie" about whatever mystery you are praying. It's amazing! It feels like you're back in time, right there with Jesus & Mary. For instance, if you're praying the Joyful mysteries, while doing the 1st decade you'll be watching a scene about the Archangel Gabriel going to bring the message that She has been chosen to be the Mother of God. I can recommend one that moves me the most. Punch in "Shirley Pace Holy Rosary." You'll then be able to check them out to see if they inspire you. Oh..and check Rosaries with "Fr. Benedict Groschell." I have an extremely difficult time staying focused too. But trust me, these videos will take care of the wandering mind! Please let me know how you make out. I'll keep you in prayer as far as the demons attack. I'm ALL TOO FAMILIAR with THAT too! Just remember to ask St.Michael to kick their butts back into Hell. And one of the strongest weapons against the evil ones is the ROSARY! Demons flee at the Holy Name of Mary!
@@theresaperez313 God bless you. Will do ❤
🙏💚🙌
Father I wanted to ask about the Jesus prayer as I’ve read bits and pieces online and I’m not sure what is right and what is wrong. Some writings say that as beginners we should not let the Jesus prayer interfere with our natural body rythym and we shouldn’t do it for more than 15 minutes. I know this prayer is very powerful but is there any truth in this? I would like to learn to pray longer with the Jesus prayer. Is there any reason I shouldn’t and if so why? Appreciate any guidance you can provide.
Peter
Your blessings Father. Can you baptise me and take my confession? Where are you in the UK?
I am Roman Catholic, but this priest speaks to my heart. I love him.
Man, I am happy for you that you are here! I am not orthodox either but I know some of these people are really close to God. Seek the truth and you won't name yourself a RC for much time after, I believe that.
I am Roman Catholic and I wish the Holy Orthodox men would help cleanse the corruption in the Church. United ✝️🗡
@@jamesmedina6015 You should become Orthodox. The Catholic church was inherently corrupt from the moment they broke away from the Orthodox Church.
@@madcyborg1822 Where does my allegiance if not with the Roman Catholic Church? To whom Lord shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life? ❤️✝️
@@madcyborg1822 No, but thank you.
Since praying 5 rosaries a day before bed, I see beautiful miracles, abundance, peace and harmony in my life and for those I pray for. Thank you lord
Amazing
But would you remain faithful if your prayers stopped being answered? God will give you seasons of bountiful fruits, however the seasons of testing will be just as intense. Your faith fill be tested and put under pressure, so I encourage you to keep your faith strong
@@oleux3499 God always tells us to be patient
@@oleux3499the same God who withholds mercies now, is the same God who doesn’t destroy us for our sin now
You mean five decades? How long would five rosaries take
ربنا والهنا يسوع المسيح يا ابن الله الحى ارحمني انا عبدك الخاطئ امين
I have found saying the Prayer slowly is what has helped me. Thoughtfully giving careful consideration and contemplating every word of the Prayer produces immense waves of sorrow in me at my own sin. Pray for me, my fellow Orthodox brothers and sisters.
God has mercy on those who struggle. Be strong, I believe in you.
I try but I feel that I can't reach my soul during the prayer
@@thewheyoflife3548 Often times we are unwilling to look into our innermost secret places within because we know we are hiding all sorts of rottenness. God sees it anyway. He will have mercy on you. Peace be upon you, be well!
Христос Воскресе, Господь с Тобою!
Спаси Господи! Слава Богу!
I am Pentecostal but sometimes I feel like I am missing the mark in my prayer life. Thank you for this teaching, it feels so POWERFUL to pray this prayer. I am so grateful for you sharing this easy to understand prayer with me. 🙏
You are very inspiring
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner,
This spoke to me very deeply Father. I feel a constant bombardment of thoughts and yearning for external stimulation and I've noticed over the past 6 months or so since I have started using the Jesus Prayer consistently that there is some relief. May God bless you Father Spyridon and thank you so much!
JESUS LEADS US BESIDE STILL WATERS IF WE ARE OPEN TO HIS SPIRIT AND WILL! ✝
Jesus Is My God My Saviour i had an almost suicide experience but i prayed and Jesus delivered me from that. IX XC NI KA
God mercy on me,thank you father for reminding us this life essential.
@Isaac Brian Denny So you don't call your parental father "father"?
@@Jupiter__001_ exactly.
There's something about this prayer that feels so pure and so honest that I get excited to say it. I'm a Catholic so I sort of alternate between the Jesus Prayer and the Rosary but there's something about the great antiquity of this prayer that feels incredibly powerful.
Have you converted since?
Its true the mind is easily distracted and like a small child looking for any opportunity to run out and play, whether the playground has nice toys or just a pail and mud.
Great explanation
I’m a protestant who started to get closer to God and I started to pray to God and ask what church do you want me to go to Lord and all the sudden I wanted to learn more about the church about the church history I didn’t even know there was something called church fathers. I started to look at the history of the church, and I found out there were something called orthodox Christians. I can’t explain it but my heart gets pulled to the orthodox church. I don’t know why. Orthodox Christianity is very foreign to me. The only explanation I can come up with is that it’s God leading me that way. I started to do the Jesus prayer every morning no matter what. I also do it when I feel the need to sin or need to center my self through the day. I have a ten bead prayer rope or rosary? I don’t know what it would be called. But now even just holding it I know it may sound weird but it feels almost like a weapon. The priest said sometimes bad things creep into our thought and it’s true. One day I was praying the Jesus prayer and vividly I could see a woman with a burnt face staring back at me mad. I was not afraid I stared back at her saying the Jesus prayer over and over again smiling because I didn’t feel fear. I don’t know why my thoughts brought that vision up but I was amazed how clear she was without me even thinking of anything like my mind went there.
Im going through the same exact thing.
God has granted you great illumination brother! What a mercy, Glory to God!
Same for me as well.
The more I get into my spirituality and focus more and more on my relationship with God and do his WIll the more I realize how right this guy is on pretty much everything. It's been a hard thing to accept because it reminds me of how addicted to my passions I really am and just how much time I actually spend thinking and reacting in terms of world and not the Spirit. Thankyou Father for all of your hard work!
God bless
Agreed . Amen to that
Very timely indeed, thank you Father.
@Isaac Brian Denny So how are we suppose to call our biological father if that word is forbidden to use (except for our Lord)? Orthodoxy is not legalistic faith like )udaism.
@Isaac Brian Denny neither is RUclips, and yet, you're using it.
I saw the thumb nail of this video 1 day ago . I thought of watching but did not . Today I spend 90% of my time in prayer using a prayer book I came across . Today I learned “Jesus Prayer “ from that book and said it multiple times . Later in the night I see this video. Oh ! My ! The Spirit testifies ! Thank you Holy Spirit ! Thank you Fr. Spyridon ! Love your sermons. God Bless!
Glory to God!
ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ+ ΑΛΗΘΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ+
CHRIST IS RISEN + TRULY HE IS RISEN+
Fr Spyridon Bless~
In his letter to the Romans, Saint Paul instructs Christians to “be constant in prayer” (Rom 12.12).
In his first letter to the Thessalonians ~“pray without ceasing” (1 Thess 5.17).
Thank you Fr Spyridon - silent prayer without ceasing+
- opposition and enemies of our Lord try to distort our minds our thoughts( NOUS) by surrounding us with their music in our surroundings, whether it be in movies or in supermarkets, shops or even waiting time on the phones - clever tactics of the evil one -
LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD HAVE MERCY ON ME A SINNER+++
ICXC NIKA
Isaac Brian Denny
CHRIST IS RISEN+++
Hope this helps to understand Scripture from early CHURCH INTERPRETATION - even going ba k to the Old Testament+
Throughout the Bible, godly men are called “father”. Joseph was a wise counselor, and was therefore a “father to Pharaoh” (Genesis 45:8). Job said he was a “father to the poor” (Job 29:16). God Himself calls Eliakim a “father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem” (Isaiah 22:21). And in recognition of fatherly spiritual leadership, the prophet Elisha calls out to the prophet Elijah, “My father! My father!” (2 Kings 2:12). Later, the king of Israel called the prophet Elisha “father” (2 Kings 6:21). When these men demonstrate godly leadership, Scripture does not hesitate to call each one of them “father”.
Quote-
“apostle John recognized his spiritual fatherhood, by calling the members of a church his “children” (1 John 2:1).
And Paul speaks this way many times, calling church members his “children” (2 Corinthians 12:14), and his “little children” (Galatians 4:19).
Perhaps the clearest mention of spiritual fatherhood comes from the apostle Paul: “I do not write this to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children.
For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers.
For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel” (1 Corinthians 4:14-15). In this Scripture, the apostle Paul calls himself “father”.
www.google.com.au/amp/s/theorthodoxlife.wordpress.com/2014/03/24/call-no-man-father/amp/
ICXC NIKA
Emmanuel Soto
I will ask you one question -
“What came first , the Bible or the Church”?
then we can take it from there ....
Truly Christ He is Risen+
ICXC NIKA
Emmanuel Soto
Emmanuel Soto
I will ask you one question -
“What came first , the Bible or the Church”?
then we can take it from there ....
Truly Christ He is Risen+
ICXC NIKA
Christ Is Risen! He has Truly Risen!⛪☦💜 Thank You, Father Spiridon, for always helping us grow spiritually. God bless you.💙🙏🏼
Χριστός Ανέστη🙏🏻 To all my orthodox brothers and sisters . Love U 😘
TRUELY
"Lord Jesus Christ" breathing in, "have mercy on me" breathing out. 🙏
Thank you Father
@Isaac Brian Denny You take things to literal lol.
Thank you Father.
Very very useful for staying connected to God when stuck in a worldly situation full of distraction noise and threatening behaviour.
Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us sinners.
Blessed Pascha 2020
Xristos anesti xristos anesti xristos anesti
Jesus said, "not everyone whom says Lord Lord will enter the Kingdom" but those who do the Will of The Father. A Spiritual Father is important with this Prayer for good solid guidance and direction 🙏 ❤
I've always had a great respect and comfort from the Orthodox Church
Indeed, well said
Christ is risen 🎀🎀Χριστός Ανέστη 🎀 Thank you so much Fr.Spyridon🙏🙏
Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!
Alithos Anesti!!
@Isaac Brian Denny Be silent, Protestant. Your ignorance needs not to be heard by the rest of us.
Father spyridon you’re such a good man! I love you brother
Thank you Father! This has encouraged me to recommit myself to a rule of prayer. I have set an alarm for me to start saying the Jesus prayer for 10 minutes in the evening. Also set an alarm for my evening prayers so I do them before I get tired.
Found this helpful video on how to pray the Jesus prayer. ruclips.net/video/rSkyAdKxNGY/видео.html
Oh father, you're so full of love, wisdom, and the holy spirit. It's a pleasure to hear your reflections. God has blessed you, and us to have your presence guiding us.
Lifting up our daily duties and recreation to God can help. Doing everything in a godly holy way
Thank you. That is a great point.
I'm a Catholic & I sometimes use my rosary beads as a prayer rope on which to pray the Jesus Prayer. I haven't done so in a while, but I'll do so now, making sure to focus my thoughts on the words & their meaning. Thank you for the reminder & wise advice, Father.
Christ is Risen!
I felt vulnerable so I came here to remember who was crucified for our fate. Loved this
Discipiline, (mind) self control and.. humility.. thats 3 values that we can exercise from this Jesus Prayer..
I am Catholic and I pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy with my Rosary beads. Apart from this, sometimes during the day I pray the Jesus prayer without using a prayer rope, just with my mouth or through my head. What I'm wondering is this: Many orthodox priests or monks whose videos I watch on RUclips say that they perform this prayer using chotki/komboskini and that they have multiple prayer ropes ranging from 33 to 300 beads. At the same time, they say that we should pray this prayer continuously throughout the day, from morning to night (referring to the verse "pray without ceasing" in the Bible). If I'm going to do this at any time during the day, then I probably don't need a certain number of prayer rope. But I'm curious about your experiences. Is it more efficient to pray this prayer a certain number of times a day with a prayer rope, or whenever I can do it without using any rope? How do you do it and which one do you get more efficiency from?
I need that
@MaybeSo MaybeNot I needed that too lol
“Imagination is often a product of the passions.” Fr Bailey. So true.
Thank you! Father. HE HAS RISEN INDEED! Greg USA
“God and your mind will become heaven”, thank you......I have much work to do.
Helpful as always, thank you father ❤🙏
Such wisdom, thank you Father 🙏☦️
Thank you, Father Spyridon!! I follow your suggestions!! I am grateful for these videos!!!
Yes, I agree 100% with the importance of this practice. This is what retains your presence and life as a being created in the image of God, and prevents the world from dragging you down and under. It is like the Africa wildlife videos where an animal goes to the water to drink. As long as we are in a state of prayer, we are safe from all the dangers. But the moment we are not, the crocodile will leap up from the water and pull us down and under. I am very surprised to hear these teachings offered by a form of Christianity. I don't know of any other form of Christianity that teaches these things. These are practices of monks and nuns, those that are truly dedicated. Even if you can do this for only an hour each day. If you can dedicate a whole day to it, it is well worth the effort. If it becomes a permanent state of your being, so that you are ever present, and never again submerged by the world, then there is nothing further that can be done. That is everlasting life. Being present, without interruption or disturbance. Death cannot touch such a being, and no Evil can deceive it. I don't know Fr Spyridon's view, but I understand this to be sainthood. So it seems to me. This practice is my greatest effort and commitment in life. There is always time for it. It is first on my mind as I wake, and last on my mind before sleep. And an arduous struggle to maintain throughout the day. But it bears good fruit.
I needed this, thank you. It's also nice to see you smile, father!
Have ocd
Say the Jesus Prayer when intrusive thoughts come up
Poof they're gone
Wasted my time in years of therapy
Thank you Father, this was a very good instruction God Bless you and may Jesus and the Holy Spirit watch over you. ☦️
Christ is risen, father. Thank you for your words.
@Isaac Brian Denny study the Bible mmore friend. This quote was debunked a billion times within the Bible itself, when Paul for example addresses his recipients as his children in the Faith.
@@emmanuelsoto2476 I'm sorry. I don't care to debate you. I'm not a clergy man so it's not my duty. Go find an appropriate place to do that or just study with discernment yourself. My comment and this video are for Orthodox people. Your coming here to bothers me is a signal of the Devil's work in you. May God straighten your path
In Dutch: "Heer Jezus Christus, ontferm U over ons."
I am dutch but can you translate .
I really needed this. Thanks.
As a Protestant am I ok to use a prayer rope? My prayer life is bad. Where do I get one?
Amazon, and you can use it
Thank you Father, through your message i am inspired to seek God in my life. Born as an orthodox-christian i have attended church and learned the scriptures of Christ. But now, i seek a deeper relationship with God and want to pray everyday and forgive my sins and those who trespass against me.
Again, thank you
It just means to be aware or in presence. Detachment from thought and feelings
Learn to be still, learn to know awareness without thought, The key is awareness without thought you can do this at any moment just look and listen no thinking involved. It’s what us contemplatives call divine awareness. The past is history, The future is yet to be, Father make this holy moment the best. You know God does provide when we learn to get out of the way. Faith.
Always a good message.
I prayed and prayed for that i want a deeper connection and genuine relationship with God. For wisdom and clarity as well. And now I have discovered the Jesus prayer. Аллилуия, #JesusAlwaysDeliversICXC
This is so simple, so profound, and so encouraging.
I'm also a roman Catholic but orthodox church has great wisdom and maybe closer to Jesus they have a huge respect and deeper understanding when it comes knowing our lord desires I'm so convince may be I'll be soon an Orthodox
I use my fingers as I pray ,been doing this for a long time.
It works and is such a simple thing .
Thank you Father. I confess that I have been too distracted by the issues surrounding the corona virus. And I get distracted and forget to seek the guidance from my King.
Father Spyridon, your channel is gold!
Thank you for this message today I truly found it so helpful to pray more.
Wonderful video - thank you and God be with you!
A very useful way when doing it Inwardly is trough deeply breathing in " Lord Jesus Christ, Son of The Living God" and exhaling out slowly but fully " Have mercy upon me a sinner"
I had the best experience.
Thank you! God bless you.
FATHER HOW SHOULD YOU PRAY WHEN YOUR AT WORK? SHOULD YOU PRAY IN THE CAR? SHOULD GO TO A PARK? ANY ADVICE ON THIS WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANK YOU
Sorry to jump in but answers are: Yes, Yes and Yes.
Father Spyridon, thank you for this reminder that we have to pray unceasingly to Christ..
God bless you,
Angelo
God bless you. The videos are saving my life. Praise be to God.
Excellent talk. You make the prayer sound straightforward, and yet the advice is that the Jesus prayer should not be used without a spiritual director. Are there any dangers to the use of the prayer? Any views?
You put me in such peace Father. Thank you for teaching us
God bless you, Father. You truly are a blessing upon us!
Amen
I lack obedience and to pray without ceasing usually prides stand in the way
Tank you from Ethiopia
O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner
Thanks again Father for your words of wisdom and knowledge. I love the practical, tangible steps to take to get closer to God in these times
Kyrie Isou Xriste eleson mas! Xristos Anesti! ❤️🕯
I think regardless if whether we are Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant. It is very helpful to help each other and to re-teach how to Pray with out ceasing, Love you all Brothers and Sisters of our Lord Christ Jesus, our Lord Father god and Holy Spirit.❤✝️