The Forgotten Way

It's a terrible mistake to say the Jesus prayer with agitation.

The Jesus Praper is a very important prayer. First, you have to say it. 

In order to change our life, we need a strong will and a great trust in the Mother of God's mercy and almighty help.

"He who cherishes his stomach and hopes to overcome the spirit of fornication, is like one who tries to put out a fire with oil. " St. John Climacus 

Catechism pp. 36-39 The Parables of Christ  - The Wedding Feast (Luke 14:16-24) - The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) - The Wicked Tenants (Matthew 21:33-41)

It has been said that the mother of God is displease with all those who never ask anything of her. 

How hard is it for each of us to ask God just a little, simply, and directly to help us in our trials and needs. 

You have the noble and great responsibility to pray.

Prayer is a like a sharp arrow launched for thousands of years by all the saints even the simplest Christians.

If you're on the path of truth, you should undoubtedly consider, "Lord I'm to blame that my brother is disturbed."

The world continues to cheapen the definition of marriage and run away from difficult marriages. But Christians of the true faith are called to put on the crown of martyrdom at marriage. 

Catechism pp. 35-36 The Transfiguration of the Lord

I greatly desire to preserve this blessed freedom, this purity of heart.

Smile at your neighbor who provokes you. Do not smirk at him, but smile at him so that he can see that you are not his enemy.

Mother I am happy, I'm saved by the prayers of St. Thecla!

Mother I died without baptism!

St. Gregory began a conversation with the one who save, and he enabled Trajan, (a pagan) to partake in the Kingdom of Heaven

Permanent spiritual formation is part of the rule for life and involves daily spiritual reading, turning to our spiritual father regularly, and good companionship. Permanent spiritual formation is not designed to win apologetic arguments or write sophisticated theological essays. Permanent spiritual formation is about learning the art of the spiritual life. 

Catechism pp. 32-35 The Miracles of Jesus Christ Miracles and Faith

If you commemorate someone who happens to be far away from you, it is not possible for him to know that you are praying for him, but you pray for him and God then helps him. 

If you have the obedience to pray the Psalter continuously, you can read it without interruption while under this obedience. 

Curiosity seeks to acquire knowledge that is unprofitable for our salvation or the fulfillment of our duties; curiosity distracts us at our time of prayer; it leaves our mind scattered. 

You should nor think, "I said a lot!" After you have read many prayers, you're tempted to think, "Lord, I said so many prayers...that I have surpassed many people!"

You should place your heart in God's presence. Not just saying a lot of prayers, for in the end a deep prayer embodies a deep silence. 

Deacon Edward Kleinguetl joins and shares his experience and love for the Jesus prayer; Romanian saints and elders; and encourages the family, as a domestic church, to be grounded in the teachings of the Holy Fathers, the Jesus prayer, confession, and the Eucharist.