The Encounter vs 7, St.Chrysostom

When we fall out of the rhythm of daily prayer, we feel it. Life gets noisier. We feel scattered. And slowly, we drift from the One who gives us life. The Encounter is a free Orthodox prayer app that brings the daily prayers of the Church, Scripture readings, saint stories, and sacred hymns together in one peaceful place—so you can stay connected to God throughout your day. Whether you’re just beginning or longing to go deeper, The Encounter meets you right where you are and helps you build a daily rhythm of prayer that draws you closer to Christ. Simple Tools for a Steady Prayer Rhythm​​: Morning, Noonday, and Evening Prayers Gentle reminders and guided prayers (available in text and audio) to help you build a steady rhythm of prayer throughout your day. Daily Gospel and Epistle Scripture Readings Short, meaningful readings from the Church’s Lectionary in both text and audio. Prayer Library for Every Occasion Find prayers for joy, grief, uncertainty, and everything in between. Meet the Saint of the Day Learn from the saints through readings of their lives, videos, and a hymn of the day for each saint. Sacred Music Enter into prayer with peaceful Orthodox chant and choral hymnography reflecting a variety of Orthodox Christian traditions. Daily Quote from the Church Fathers Reflect on the wisdom from saints and elders of the Church. Orthodox Word of the Day A daily word to deepen your understanding of Orthodox faith and tradition. Book of Psalms Access all 150 Psalms in text and beautifully recorded audio. A Peaceful, Prayerful Atmosphere From the moment you open the app, you’ll experience calming music and thoughtful design to help you be still and focus on God. And more—designed to help you grow in Christ and stay consistent in prayer. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

The application displays a small prayer for every hour. The app widget is the current prayer of the hour. The prayer of John Chrysostom, which contains 24 small prayers according to the number of hours in a day, is the 7th prayer of the evening rule recommended for daily performance by Orthodox Christians. *** "The purpose of short prayers is to promote the gathering of thoughts and sobriety. The power is not in words, but in feeling for God. It will soon be formed among those working on prayer. This is the smart prayer. The mind, standing in the heart, sees God and intelligently confesses to Him by invoking Him... Feeling for God is unceasing prayer without words." (Theophan the Recluse) *** For all questions, please contact: t.me/olly_blinova