The Encounter vs Jesus Prayer

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 Jesus Prayer is one of the oldest and most profound forms of Christian prayer — Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner — prayed continuously, breath by breath, until it becomes as natural as breathing itself. This app exists for one purpose: to help you build a daily rule of the Jesus Prayer and keep it. You begin with thirty seconds. That's enough. Pray once, every day, and your rule grows — gently, naturally — as your capacity deepens. Miss a day, and the app responds with the same mercy the prayer itself asks for. This app is not your prayer life. It is its bedrock — the quiet discipline beneath your liturgy, your Psalter, your fasting, and all else. The ultimate aim is not to pray at a scheduled time, but to become a person who prays without ceasing. Features: A simple, distraction-free prayer screen with a breathing animation and optional timer A daily rule that grows after seven consecutive days of faithful prayer Gentle reminders at the canonical hours or any custom time you choose A brief introduction to the tradition and theology of the Jesus Prayer A word by word breakdown including Greek and Hebrew references The Jesus Prayer has been prayed for sixteen centuries. This app asks only that you pray it once today.