The Arrow Prayer: A Prayer for all Christians - Paperbackby Anthony St Shenouda (Author) Praying without ceasing is a Bible command that is not only directed to monks but for all Christians from all walks of life. The early church had special techniques that helped them pray without ceasing which was later called the Arrow Prayer because it is short and intense prayer and it goes like an arrow to the heart of God. The Arrow Prayer is the parent tradition out of which the Jesus prayer is part of. The Arrow