PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

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[@MaterMultis]

"O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner"

[@heatherstub]

Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!

[@peperojas2961]

@@heatherstub he cant even hear me

[@zolzplan211]

jesus prayer hallelujah

[@MaterMultis]

@Mark (217maka) Do you honestly think that by saying that anyone would just drop everything and listen to you? 😂

[@Outrider74]

​@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.

[@jaimegutes4174]

I am Roman Catholic, but this priest speaks to my heart. I love him.

[@florinaschilean6143]

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.

[@jamesmedina6015]

I am Roman Catholic and I wish the Holy Orthodox men would help cleanse the corruption in the Church. United ✝️🗡

[@madcyborg1822]

@@jamesmedina6015 You should become Orthodox. The Catholic church was inherently corrupt from the moment they broke away from the Orthodox Church.

[@jamesmedina6015]

@@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? ❤️✝️

[@aeo17948]

@@madcyborg1822 No, but thank you.

[@gerrimiller3491]

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

[@Chadlifter]

Amazing

[@oleux3499]

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

[@benjyy8758]

@@oleux3499 God always tells us to be patient

[@The_Honcho]

⁠​⁠@@oleux3499the same God who withholds mercies now, is the same God who doesn’t destroy us for our sin now

[@samherrick5920]

You mean five decades? How long would five rosaries take

[@GratefulHeart917]

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. 🙏

[@cesarriveraii550]

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.

[@Castillo525]

God has mercy on those who struggle. Be strong, I believe in you.

[@thewheyoflife3548]

I try but I feel that I can't reach my soul during the prayer

[@cesarriveraii550]

@@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!

[@MrX_117]

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.

[@Usernamebreh]

Im going through the same exact thing.

[@jennifercuddy5663]

It’s the best prayer for humility and for the inner struggle.

[@colliebel5104]

Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner,

[@andrewm9221]

Христос Воскресе, Господь с Тобою! Спаси Господи! Слава Богу!

[@mansourannab7078]

ربنا والهنا يسوع المسيح يا ابن الله الحى ارحمني انا عبدك الخاطئ امين

[@highestvirtue1892]

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.

[@Smiley_Face0]

Great explanation

[@mikejanecek3738]

You are very inspiring

[@Visibletoallusers12]

Father spyridon you’re such a good man! I love you brother

[@usafbgartin]

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!

[@davidmacgillivray4659]

JESUS LEADS US BESIDE STILL WATERS IF WE ARE OPEN TO HIS SPIRIT AND WILL! ✝

[@merrycute9494]

God mercy on me,thank you father for reminding us this life essential.

[@Jupiter__001_]

@Isaac Brian Denny So you don't call your parental father "father"?

[@ALLHEART_]

@@Jupiter__001_ exactly.

[@miviaje.myjourney]

Thank you Father

[@miviaje.myjourney]

@Isaac Brian Denny You take things to literal lol.

[@rationsofladyfingers]

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.

[@nancyincanada5553]

Very timely indeed, thank you Father.

[@SERB_Milan]

@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.

[@JulianLife81]

@Isaac Brian Denny neither is KZbin, and yet, you're using it.

[@ItachiUchiha-qx7xo]

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

[@HangtownTactical]

Agreed . Amen to that

[@irinaki2011]

Christ Is Risen! He has Truly Risen!⛪☦💜 Thank You, Father Spiridon, for always helping us grow spiritually. God bless you.💙🙏🏼

[@JayJay-yz5gb]

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!

[@811MainPage]

Glory to God!

[@RichardStevenson92]

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.

[@Skd92g]

Have you converted since?

[@CB-sn4xh]

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 🙏 ❤

[@Mark-yb1sp]

“Imagination is often a product of the passions.” Fr Bailey. So true.

[@fotiniartdeco2912]

"Lord Jesus Christ" breathing in, "have mercy on me" breathing out. 🙏

[@stephen795]

Christ is Risen!

[@chrisppraefecti373]

Lifting up our daily duties and recreation to God can help. Doing everything in a godly holy way

[@811MainPage]

Thank you. That is a great point.

[@paulwilliams9207]

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

[@yellowpearl4567]

I felt vulnerable so I came here to remember who was crucified for our fate. Loved this

[@theknowing8791]

I've always had a great respect and comfort from the Orthodox Church

[@jordina7769]

Indeed, well said

[@strangeraven6132]

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.

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

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.

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

Found this helpful video on how to pray the Jesus prayer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qITOqnSagN2Bfbs

[@tdi9326]

Discipiline, (mind) self control and.. humility.. thats 3 values that we can exercise from this Jesus Prayer..

[@regularfather4708]

As a protestant who came back to Christ through unconventional channels (pretty much anyone on KZbin who would dig past the superficial stuff), I find videos like this to be extremely helpful

[@AdolfSchicklegruber]

What a wonderful contrast with the rosary which ENCOURAGES use of the imagination.

[@zafiro1100]

Adolf Schicklegruber I thought the rosary is a suplication for the Virgin Mary to intercede for us?

[@marygrotaers9857]

Never give up praying the Holy Rosary.

[@PatrickKovacs-vz4te]

Thank you for this information I will pray the Jesus prayer before I got to sleep today

[@elenihelenmelb]

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

[@elenihelenmelb]

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

[@elenihelenmelb]

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

[@elenihelenmelb]

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

[@NMMD1531]

“God and your mind will become heaven”, thank you......I have much work to do.

[@wilmarterado6590]

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

[@LordMarps]

This video really resonated with me Father, καιρός indeed. Thank you - Христос Воскресе!

[@LordMarps]

@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.

[@Michel411]

@@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.

[@ALLHEART_]

@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.

[@iohannesbononiensis7810]

Christ is risen, father. Thank you for your words.

[@iohannesbononiensis7810]

@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.

[@iohannesbononiensis7810]

@@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

[@chadkline4268]

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.

[@vickykentrota9031]

Christ is risen 🎀🎀Χριστός Ανέστη 🎀 Thank you so much Fr.Spyridon🙏🙏

[@heatherstub]

Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!

[@SymeonPhronema]

Alithos Anesti!!

[@the.orthodox.photographer2272]

@Isaac Brian Denny Be silent, Protestant. Your ignorance needs not to be heard by the rest of us.

[@mayo8275]

I myself have fallen into the deep hole of sin, my life began to fall apart, the only things I took pleasure from were sins. I thank you father for being a beam of light from god, to take me out of this deep dark hole of sin and send me into the light of salvation. In Jesus name we pray Amen.

[@gwwisenco6986]

Thank you! Father. HE HAS RISEN INDEED! Greg USA

[@samuelberhe1702]

AMEN AMEN AMEN ✝️❤️☦️🕊

[@vevethrocha7183]

It’s our Father’s gift to have found this channel. Thank you my Lord

[@Ghost-wq4yo]

Adonai, Yahusha have mercy on me for I am a sinner.

[@savvaspapoutsis543]

Χριστός Ανέστη🙏🏻 To all my orthodox brothers and sisters . Love U 😘

[@emanuelmarangoudakis8199]

TRUELY

[@qwikss4469]

This video is SO TRUE, but SO HELPFUL! I suffer from these unwanted thoughts which brings terrible anxiety! Please pray for me! Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner! God bless you, Fr. Spyridon!

[@ramonmenendezrecio4442]

I really needed this. Thanks.

[@samcollins7545]

Thank you for your wise words, Father Spyridon.

[@miloshuzelac3710]

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

[@joannegarofalo3556]

Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on me a sinner!

[@dreamsideout7831]

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.

[@craftyha]

I use my fingers as I pray ,been doing this for a long time. It works and is such a simple thing .

[@Natnaelmarkos]

Helpful as always, thank you father ❤🙏

[@colleenpomeroy3024]

Thank you! God bless you.

[@milkamustakylytar5204]

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. 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖

[@onerider808]

How shall we pray, Lord? Jesus answered....”abwoon d’bwashmaya....” (our Father, who art in heaven....). From his lips to my ear. That’s the only prayer I saw in Red Letters. Accept no substitutes!!!! But I do admit this fills the time quite nicely between Our Fathers. I like Kyrie Eleison, and the Prayer of St Francis as well. I listen to the Jesus Prayer sung, before bed.

[@yeetingpotato2934]

I have never realized that I could use my Fingers as knots. Thank you Father!

[@donmilo4733]

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.

[@andrewm9221]

Господи Исусе Христе, Cыне Божий, помилуй мя грешнаго, Аминь

[@agrikantus9422]

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.

[@katzkatcher]

When i am reading the book of Revelation aloud many times the demons cause distractions causing me to yawn or itch here & there. I get rid of them telling them to leave in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@akirahikari6548]

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

[@eliasandrino]

Thank you Father, this was a very good instruction God Bless you and may Jesus and the Holy Spirit watch over you. ☦️

[@tinahurley743]

Thank you father

[@christinepolydorou8392]

Thank you, Father Spyridon!! I follow your suggestions!! I am grateful for these videos!!!

[@samuelpopiel877]

This is so simple, so profound, and so encouraging.

[@angelosymeonidis1677]

Father Spyridon, thank you for this reminder that we have to pray unceasingly to Christ.. God bless you, Angelo

[@mother8696]

You put me in such peace Father. Thank you for teaching us

[@gfunkie66]

Always a good message.

[@jmiller4280]

I love this prayer.

[@FGT080]

I thank you for this information, I am slowly recovering the faith I once had, and I'm proud of it, God bless and have a nice day ❤

[@Smiley_Face0]

I need that

[@Smiley_Face0]

@MaybeSo MaybeNot I needed that too lol

[@cpc8096]

Great advice Father! Very practical.

[@afraidtosay8471]

Thank you once more very much.

[@MoonFlowerCreations]

I honestly cannot imagine not praying continually. I personally have never really memorized any particular prayers before or used prayer beads or ropes though, for I do pray a whole lot throughout the day (I talk to God about everything), I have been thinking about trying it, since it can’t hurt my old brain to use my mind to practice memorization of good things. 😊💕

[@user-fi4ek9vx1l]

Wow! You are amazing father! Genuis tip for praying fingers!

[@jamesmedina6015]

O’ Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner. Amen 🙏 Christ please heal our Church.

[@tomaskabele5418]

Your words are very wise and helpful. Thank you.

[@sojc7144]

Beautiful Father!!..beautiful advise too!!..

[@thebanished87]

Thank you for the advice Father.

[@flowerwht]

This is great advice thanks 🙏💗

[@Israelanthoniogallegos]

Amen Jesus Christ gave me proof of him by letting me see a demon when I was 4 and 4 and a half years old three times. I beg of you repent of your sins and ask Mercy from the Lord Jesus Christ and believe his is The Way, The Truth and The Life build a relationship with him he loves all of us🙏✝.

[@yonghonghou2399]

Thank you for the amazing teaching

[@jlmoreno9549]

Wonderful video - thank you and God be with you!

[@Fredo_StarRunner]

Thank you, Father Spyridon. In dark moments I turn to your guidance. I thank the Lord that I found your channel. I did struggle with prayer, and not once did I ever think to use my hands.

[@claudpirros1321]

Thank you for this message today I truly found it so helpful to pray more.

[@OUTBOUND184]

I needed this, thank you. It's also nice to see you smile, father!

[@JoshAlicea1229]

This prayer breaks the chains of temptation and sin. Lord Jesus Christ son of God, have mercy on me a sinner

[@couchking1]

I really, really needed to hear this. Every second of this video. Thank you Fr. Spyridon, God bless you.

[@draskobozic4976]

God bless you, Father. You truly are a blessing upon us!

[@SusanA1056]

This topic is so urgent for people of today. Thank you for the posting Fr.

[@billythebeard6055]

Thank you, Father.

[@paxchristi3725]

Thank you for your preaching Father.

[@VC_333]

God bless you. The videos are saving my life. Praise be to God.

[@HS-pz3sq]

I feel much more calm after saying the Jesus Prayer. Thank you fr. God Bless☦📿⚘

[@barbarapsomas9147]

Thank you Father what lovely ways to say the "Jesus Prayer".