On the Prayer of Jesus The Classic Guide to the Practice of Unceasing Prayer Found in The Way of a Pilgrim

by Brianchaninov, Ignatius; Ware, Kallistos

• ISBN13: 9781590302781
• ISBN10: 1590302788
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-20
• Publisher: New Seeds

Summary

Thousands have fallen in love with the anonymously authored book The Way of a Pilgrimthe account of an ordinary man's encounter with the Eastern Orthodox Christian practice of the Jesus Prayer, which consists of the constant repetition of the short phrase, "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon me." Here is the perfect introduction to this life-changing practice, as it was taught by one of the great spiritual lights of Russia. Bishop Ignatius Brianchaniov (18071867) provides wise instruction and advice covering all aspects of the practice, from how to get started, to approaching difficulties that arise, to dealing with friends and family who don't get what you're doing, to making this prayer (also called the Prayer of the Heart) the foundation of your life.

Author Biography

Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807–1867) was a prominent spiritual writer in nineteenth-century Russia. On the Prayer of Jesus is taken from his several-volume Ascetical Works, as is his other famous work, The Arena.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Translator's Preface	xxxv
On the Prayer of Jesus	1	(10)
Open to All	11	(8)
Power to Expel Demons	19	(12)
Greek and Russian Guides	31	(10)
Preparation for the Art of Arts	41	(6)
The Safe Way for Beginners	47	(6)
Teaching of St. Barsanuphius, Dorotheus the Russian, and St. Seraphim	53	(8)
The Method of St. John Climacus	61	(10)
Higher Levels of Prayer	71	(6)
Teaching of St. Nil Sorsky	77	(4)
St. Gregory the Sinaite	81	(8)
St. Nicephorus of Mount Athos	89	(6)
SS. Kallistus and Ignatius Xanthopoulos	95	(8)
Material Aids	103	(10)
The Danger of Delusion	113	(8)
Human Opposition	121	(10)
Prayer and Life	131	(10)
Notes	141	(10)
Glossary of Names and Terms	151	(8)
Additional Resources on the Jesus Prayer	159	(2)
Index	161