Prayer is the elevation of the mind and heart toward God. To pray means I stand before God with my mind, I gaze upon Him mentally with faith, and I speak to Him with reverence, and with hope and trust in His mercy.
Prayer is the turning of the human mind and heart to God, both in order to thank and praise Him, as well as to petition for what is beneficial and necessary for our soul.
Concerning Prayer
Compiled by Saint Nektarios Monastery
The Jesus Prayer Renders Man a Communicant of Divine Glory
by Saint Symeon Archbishop of Thessaloniki
All Christians Must Pray Ceaselessly
by Saint Nicodemos the Hagiorite
A Prayer of our Holy Father Saint John Chrysostom
A Prayer of our Holy Father Saint Isaac the Syrian
A Prayer of Elder Joseph the Hesychast
A Second Prayer of Elder Joseph the Hesychast
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