The Psalter of Jesus: A Guide to Simple Contemplative Prayer (2nd Edition)

By Agustinus Daniel

A simple prayer. A rich inheritance. A path back to God.

For more than twenty-five years, a small prayer, born among a group of young Catholics in Bandung, Indonesia, quietly grew and deepened. Today it is known as the Psalter of Jesus: a contemplative prayer that weaves together two great strands of Christian tradition, the Jesus Prayer of the Christian East and the Rosary of the Christian West, into something new, and yet deeply ancient.

In this concise, accessible guide, author and community leader Agustinus Daniel introduces readers to the history, theology, and practice of the Psalter of Jesus. Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the great masters of Christian spirituality, including St. Teresa of vila, St. John of the Cross, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. John Chrysostom, this book shows how a prayer built from just two simple phrases, repeated with the breath and paired with reflection on Christ's Passion, can become:

A path of conversion, echoing the tax collector's plea and the blind man's cry for mercyA two-way conversation with God, where we not only speak to Him but listen to His Word through meditation on the mysteries of the PassionA spiritual weapon, standing alongside the Rosary as one of "two swords" for turbulent timesA doorway to union with God, through contemplation of the Sacred Heart of JesusA seed of Christian unity, a prayer that Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants alike can pray together

Readers will also find a full, practical guide to praying the Psalter of Jesus, including how to pray it with a komboskini (prayer rope), how to synchronize it with the breath, and how to use it, following the example of Christ Himself, to pray through an entire night when the soul needs God's guidance most.

Whether you are new to contemplative prayer or have spent years with the Jesus Prayer or the Rosary, Psalter of Jesus offers a simple, time-tested way to draw closer to Christ, one quiet repetition at a time.

Includes:

The complete text of the Psalter of Jesus, ready to prayAll fifteen Passion reflectionsGuidance for daily practice and all-night prayer vigilsA companion prayer app for guided video practice, online or offline

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H98FG24B
• ISBN13: 9798187592784
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"