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Unceasing | Practicing The Jesus Prayer Today
With Nicholas FournieRooted in the desert—the wisdom of the early Church, the Jesus Prayer—“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me”—has been practiced for centuries as a way of drawing the mind into the heart and abiding in the presence of God. This 5-day journey offers a gentle yet profound immersion into the tradition. Each session includes a short teaching, a moment of prayer, and a guided meditation to help you deepen your connection to the name of Jesus—through history, Scripture, breath, and silence. Whether you’re new to the prayer or returning to it with fresh intention, Unceasing invites you to discover this sacred practice not as a technique, but as a way of being—simple, embodied, and anchored in mercy. Image: "Jerusalem Holy Sepulchre" Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Music: All background tracks composed and recorded by Nicho Fournie
Explore the Jesus Prayer through history, scripture, breath, and contemplative stillness.
About this course
Rooted in the desert—the wisdom of the early Church, the Jesus Prayer—“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me”—has been practiced for centuries as a way of drawing the mind into the heart and abiding in the presence of God. This 5-day journey offers a gentle yet profound immersion into the tradition. Each session includes a short teaching, a moment of prayer, and a guided meditation to help you deepen your connection to the name of Jesus—through history, Scripture, breath, and silence. Whether you’re new to the prayer or returning to it with fresh intention, Unceasing invites you to discover this sacred practice not as a technique, but as a way of being—simple, embodied, and anchored in mercy. Image: "Jerusalem Holy Sepulchre" Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Music: All background tracks composed and recorded by Nicho Fournie
Meet your Teacher
Nicholas Fournie is a contemplative guide and practitioner of the Jesus Prayer. Though not raised in the Christian tradition, his spiritual path led him through many forms of meditation and mantra before he encountered the Jesus Prayer—a practice that, unlike the others, took root in him and continues to grow beyond his rational understanding. He holds a Master of Theological Studies specializing in Christian Orthodox spiritual practices. He brings to his teaching both scholarly depth and a lived devotion to the stillness, humility, and presence at the heart of this ancient path.