The Jesus prayer on prayer beads

The Jesus prayer has been used for centuries by Christians and Catholics alike. The key phrase “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner“ honours Jesus and asks for his help.

This prayer works well on the prayer beads above in the image. I

On the Cross

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

The Invitatory

“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” – Matthew 6:7-13

The Cruciforms

LORD, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me. – Psalm 40:11 NLT

The Weeks

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

End Cruciform

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
Save us from the fires of hell.
Lead all souls to heaven,
Especially those in most need of Your mercy.

End Invitatory

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, a world without end. Amen.

The Cross

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen