Prayer – Quote of the Week by Theophan the Recluse February 11, 2012 By Jean Wise “To pray is to descend with the mind into the heart, and there to stand before the face of the Lord, ever-present, all-seeing, within you.” Theophan the Recluse, a 19thcentury Russian mystic. Share this post: Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Email