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Showing posts with label Prayers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prayers. Show all posts

The Difference between Liturgical and Personal Prayer

The Difference between Liturgical and Personal Prayer

The Difference between Liturgical and Personal Prayer

In Orthodox spirituality, we recognize two basic types of prayer: liturgical (that is, worship); and personal prayer. In our Church both of these

Prayer as the Reflection of Your Spiritual Life

Prayer as the Reflection of Your Spiritual Life

Prayer as the Reflection of Your Spiritual Life

"Prayer is the test of everything; prayer is also the source of everything; prayer is the driving force of everything; prayer is also

Asking an Elder about How One Should Pray

Asking an Elder about How One Should Pray

Asking an Elder about How One Should Pray

How often have I searched for the "Method" to pray.  I hate to admit to you, but often.  "Just tell me the steps

Mary or Martha: How to find the Balance between Our Work and Prayer

Mary or Martha: How to find the Balance between Our Work and Prayer

Mary or Martha: How to find the Balance between Our Work and Prayer

The older I get, the more I struggle with the inner dialogue of “I have to do something about ____” and “but I’m

Why so Much Self-humiliation in Prayer?

Why so Much Self-humiliation in Prayer?

Why so Much Self-humiliation in Prayer?

Question: Why is there so much self-humiliation in the prayers from prayerbooks: we have to call ourselves “sinful”, “fool”, “unworthy” and “worthy of

Archimandrite Andrew (Konanos): What Goes on Deep Inside Our Souls?

Archimandrite Andrew (Konanos): What Goes on Deep Inside Our Souls?

Archimandrite Andrew (Konanos): What Goes on Deep Inside Our Souls?

Prayer is good. I hope you’ll pray after you read this article. I hope you’ll surrender your heart to God at least temporarily.