Is It Scriptural to Use the Prayer Rope (or Rosary)? A Biblical, Israelite, and Apostolic Defense of Counted Prayer, Remembrance, and Ceaseless Praise Most objections to the prayer rope (chotki) or rosary come from a misunderstanding of Scripture, history, and even the prayer life of Israel.In reality, counted prayer, repeated prayer, and prayer tools are […]
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Prayer to Jesus in Scripture and Tradition
Prayer to Jesus in Scripture and Tradition The Church’s prayers, both liturgical and personal, are profoundly Christ-centered. From the rising of the sun to its going down, believers invoke the Holy Name of Jesus—calling upon Him for mercy, help, and salvation. Far from being a later custom, this direct address to the Lord Jesus is […]
The Origin and Continuity of Prayer Beads and Knots Across Christendom
The Origin and Continuity of Prayer Beads and Knots Across Christendom Second Article in the Jesus Prayer & Prayer Rope Seriesby St Andrew’s OCC / Rev. Dr. Stephen M. K. Brunswick 1 | From Tassel to Prayer Rope The impulse to mark prayer with a physical sign begins in Scripture itself.The Law of Moses commanded […]
The Jesus Prayer in the Celtic Church: An Ancient Link to the East
The Jesus Prayer in the Celtic Church: An Ancient Link to the East Introduction: Reclaiming an Ancient Prayer The Jesus Prayer, often associated with the monastic tradition of Mount Athos and Eastern Orthodoxy, has long been cherished within the Celtic Church as well. Contrary to the assumption that such prayer forms were uniquely Byzantine, the […]




