Jesus' Prayer as a Contemplative Practice: Inner Transformation and Encounter with the Divine
Journal of theology March 2, 2025 Imel Yovita Sapatandekan, Hendi Hendi, Sugianto Halim et al.
The Jesus Prayer, a short repeated invocation to Christ, functions as a means of spiritual transformation and deeper union with God. Drawing on the theology of Kallistos Ware, the article describes how this prayer helps believers move past distractions, develop inner stillness, and focus their hearts on Christ. The prayer is presented not as a mere formula but as a lived practice that opens a person to divine grace in daily life.