The Jesus Prayer with Bishop Simon Barrington-Ward

The Ancient Christian Prayer of the Desert Fathers has been used by the church for generations both as a meditative tool and as a group prayer in Christian communities, most notably developed in the Orthodox Church. Bishop Simon, a leading expert on the prayer, talks about the history of the prayer and his own discoveries which led him to write his first book. The film gives the viewer at home an opportunity at the end to join in praying The Jesus Prayer together.

[@WalksTalksThoughts]

May Bishop Simon rest in peace. Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on him.

[@c_farther5208]

The true Eastern Orthodox Church always seems to leaves it spiritual imprint on those who are naturally profound in character.

[@midhunsabu7177]

Greek Orthodox Monks in Mount Athos has so much wisdom.For a successful spiritual journey, Orthodoxy and Catholicism must be combined. This is My personal experience.I am a Syrian Orthodox by birth.

[@lxmzhg]

Orthodox & Catholic were "combined", but in 1054 they divided.

[@morphosis7655]

I wish they would, the Catholic Church is lacking heart and true spirituality.

[@robertusmaximus4136]

I found this very informative and delightfully presented. Bishop Barrington-Ward is the perfect teacher being eloquent, softly spoken, and kindly. The information imparted right at the end by Helen Orr was a surprise and very touching.

[@RedFlagSaid]

So insightful and pleasent to the senses. I always like how anglicans "discover" our greco-slavic-romanian spirituality.

[@lesleybarnes2811]

I thank you most kindly for this wonderful explanation I have sought for some time. I can take this with me for a lifetime.

[@carmelitagood3392]

I love that prayer.

[@desmondverlaque9200]

A VERY POWERFUL PRAYER..MY VERSION.. LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD, PLEASE HAVE MERCY ON ME A SINNER.

[@lxmzhg]

Leave out the "please" as it does nothing & deviates from what was established by the holy fathers.

[@karlkohlhase]

Beautifully explained. Thanks for this. I just wrote a musical setting of the Jesus prayer and posted it on my KZbin page, and your video popped up for me. I'm glad it did.

[@davinamair8311]

Beautiful prayer

[@veronicaRN]

It works!✌

[@JoeManUtube]

very practical and beautiful...an easily done practice to open an intimacy with our maker....if everyone did this at times each day, we might have Heaven on earth. : ) and your last (revealing) sentence was such a powerfully loving ending - so beautiful!

[@andrewpantelli591]

I went to a Talk that Bishop Simon gave on the Jesus Prayer at a church on Old Marylebone Road about 15 years ago. And not long after I returned to the Greek Orthodox Church. May Almighty God bless him and his family. Can anyone remember which year this was,?

[@tatianadamian4778]

Doamne ajuta! Adormiții:Dumitru și Aurica; Vii: Tatiana. Amin. Saru'mana

[@normbabbitt4325]

Beautiful!

[@davinamair8311]

Of our saviour jesus is the son of god xxx

[@zvjezdanapuljanic8891]

Great

[@NicklasNylander87]

I have never thought of the tassle and the cross in that way. I might have to add a tassle to my rope! :D

[@denissutherland3653]

Mark 1 : 9 - 11 "In those days, Jesus came from Nazereth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan ; and as soon as he came up out of the water,he saw the heavens being driven asunder and the Spirit coming down upon him, as a dove might come down ; and there came a voice from Heaven, "You are my beloved Son ; I am well pleased with you."

[@PastorJC]

No one and NO DENOMINATION owns the Holy Name of Jesus. WHOSOEVER calls on the NAME of the Lord, SHALL BE SAVED. Deal with it...

[@rasimoo999]

O seriousl--so why then does Christ our Godman SAviour say-not all who call upon my name, Please don't arrogantly deal with it, but prayerfully grow thou pablum eater.

[@TheLittleCambridgeCo]

You can purchase the Book online : www.amazon.co.uk/The-Jesus-Prayer-Simon-Barrington-Ward/dp/1841015881

[@lukelucas9264]

He's even making money out of Orthodox practice. If you want o begin learning about the Jesus Prayer go to Orthodox sources: this Protestant will only lead you astray I'm afraid. Very sad to see.

[@PastorJC]

Fear Monger... The so-called "Orthodox" do not believe the eschatology of the Apostolic Fathers. Without a proper end-goal, your theology aims on the wrong target.

[@matheosmesfin4074]

The hymn at the end, which version of 'Oh lord hear my prayer is it?''

[@helenorr2246]

Sorry I've not replied before. It's the Taize chant version of 'Oh Lord Hear my Prayer'

[@ChristianMindfulness]

Is the LCC contactable?

[@helenorr2246]

I haven't often read these. Yes we are contactable. I'm sorry it's been five years since you asked. We are based in Cambridge and Helen Orr is part of Great Saint Mary's - the University Church - you are welcome to contact her via their website.

[@rev.georgeaburdeineh3107]

When someone is introduced and enlightened as to the true Faith that Jesus HIMSELF established, should not consider it OK to reject it. If you do not know is one thing, as The Apostle Paul says in this case maybe excused. Not adopting the true faith knowingly may bring a curse upon that person. Nevertheless, such matters belong to God Only, as HE is The Only Righteous & ALL KNOWING JUDGE!!!

[@hmldjr]

If this person wants to experience the full grace of the Jesus prayer he should convert to Orthodoxy.

[@radulazar5485]

corect! but some peoples take time, like, for ex., Fr. Gabriel Bubge! i think you are convert! are you?

[@lukelucas9264]

It is unhelpful to call this protestant a "leading expert on the Jesus Prayer". He may well study Orthodox practice but unless the prayer is used within the sacramental life of the Church then the user can make no claim to fully understanding it. It is an understanding of the heart, something those outside of Christ''s Church cannot begin to grasp. It isn't useful when {Protestants approach the Church with their pick and mix philosophy: either accept Orthodoxy or leave these things alone. Don't dabble and then set yourself us as an expert.

[@Erdnussspass]

Exactly. When Jesus hears this guy praying "have mercy on me" he thinks: "This man is anglican, I better cover my ears. And now I send my spirit to the orthodox, that they become full of love. For Putin"

[@PastorJC]

It is foolish of you to focus on the Bishop's external alliance with "Protestantism" rather than focusing on His personal union and relationship with Lord Christ. God is more than your little sacramental box and claims...

[@PastorJC]

jpage99999 Total BS. The Scriptures clearly says that "whosoever calls on the Name of the Lord SHALL BE SAVED." Anyone who calls on the NAME of the Lord, believing, SHALL BE SAVED. How dare you try to regulate the saving grace of Almighty God??

[@Erdnussspass]

jpage99999 I think the orthodox church is causing unbelievable harm because it never managed to get independent from the state. This church supports dictators like Putin and badmouthes civil-rights activists. It blesses tanks and weapons and is so hopelessly divided that its patriarchs aren't able to meet in a council. This church clearly is in a spiritual crisis. And now read Matthew 7:3.

[@PastorJC]

See? As Lord Jesus said: "You shall know a tree by its fruit." Like Saul of Tarsus, you are filled with an irrational zeal that consumes you. This is not about "Sola Scriptura," this is about the foundational teachings of The Church- which are found in the Scriptures. The plain sense of the Word says it all: "Whoesoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved." The Pharisee gets angry because he likes to be the "middle-man," but thanks be to God, we have only ONE MEDIATOR between God and Man- JESUS CHRIST. And whosoever calls on the Name of the Lord SHALL BE SAVED.

[@rasimoo999]

I do not know the good bishop, however if he is not an Orthodox Christian (WITHOUT THE GUIDENCE OF A SPIRITUL FATHER) then he is in trouble!

[@devonmccloud5874]

He only needs the ONLY TRUE TEACHER, THE HOLY GHOST OF CHRIST JESUS!!

[@PleaseViewMyChannel]

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