The Saint Euphrosynos Cafe

For years I plead with Our Lord to let me come closer to Him (for a while I would become violently ill upon entering a church). The Jesus Prayer has brought me in closer union with Him. Yet, if I'm concentrating on a project and unable to recite The Jesus Prayer, I find that my thoughts are ...

Thank you Paradosis.

The very first time I prayed The Jesus Prayer, I was overwhelmed saying "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God". But I was immediately cautioned with regard to my emotions.

As time progressed and the weeping began, I was again cautioned to withstand the weeping and then continue ...

I would like to offer some comments re The Jesus Prayer.

I began The Jesus Prayer a few years ago, first just a few times a day, and then setting a specified time each evening. Now The Jesus Prayer is with me almost constantly. I've noticed how unexpectantly my life has changed and I believe it's ...