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Where Should We Pray the Jesus Prayer? ...labor at home to accustom yourself to pray attentively and try to remain in God's presence the rest of the time, as much as possible. Letters of St. Theophan the Recluse (d. 1894) 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' Let your attention and instruction be centered on this. Walking, eating, standing in church before the beginning of the service, continue with the prayer; on entering and departing keep this prayer on your lips and within your heart. In such a manner, with the invocation of the Name of God you will find peace, you will attain to purity of spirit and body; and the Holy Spirit, the Origin of all good, will make for Himself a dwelling within you and will guide you in all piety and purity. St. Seraphim of Sarov (d. 1833) quoted in the Jordanville Prayer Book By orienting yourself to God at all times, your chores at home and responsibilities outside the house will not distract your attention from God, but, on the contrary, will keep you intent on completing all tasks in a God-pleasing manner. All will be performed with the fear of God, and this fear will keep your attention on God unswervingly. Letters of St. Theophan the Recluse (d. 1894) It is necessary for everyone, whether eating, drinking, sitting, serving, travelling or doing anything to unceasingly cry Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me... St. John Chrysostom (d. 407) quoted in the Jordanville Prayer Book  |