I need Help concentrating on prayer.

July 4, 2007

#12

justasiam wrote:

Aristidis wrote:

You should be careful reciting the Jesus prayer. It should only be done under the watch of your spiritual father (as all rules of prayer should be).

Why?? I'm very curious

Donya

Orthodox spirituality is not an individualistic experience but one that is lead by those who know us on a spiritually intimate level. The Jesus Prayer itself is a noetic practice that some may not be ready for. Obedience to a spiritual father is part of the process. I hope that makes sense.

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