The Jesus Prayer

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

The Jesus Prayer may also be said in shorter forms: Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me; or simply, Lord Jesus. The Fathers of the Philokalia teach that it should be said slowly, with attention, in humility and without seeking any experience, under the guidance of a spiritual father. Many use a prayer rope, saying the prayer once on each knot.