Morning
Prayers
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glory to You, Christ our God, our hope, Glory to You!
Trisagion
Prayer
Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, present in all places and
filling all things, Treasury of Goodness and Giver of life: come and abide
in us. Cleanse us from every stain of sin and save our souls, O Gracious
Lord.
Holy God. Holy Mighty. Holy Immortal Have mercy on us.(3)
Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever
and to the ages of ages. Amen
All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon
our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for the glory
of Your name.
Lord, have mercy.(3)
Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever
and to the ages of ages. Amen
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory of the Father and
the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages.
Amen.
Prayers to
the Holy Trinity
Having risen from sleep, we worship You, blessed God, and sing to You,
mighty Lord, the angelic hymn: Holy, holy, holy are You, O God; through
the prayers of the Theotokos, have mercy on us. Glory to the Father, and
the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Having awakened me from sleep, Lord, enlighten my mind and heart. Open
my lips to praise You Holy Trinity: Holy, holy, holy are You, O God; through
the prayers of the Theotokos, have mercy on me.
Both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen
Suddenly the Judge will come and the deeds of all will be revealed. Therefore,
early in the morning let us cry out in awe: Holy, holy, holy are you, O
God; through the prayers of the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Prayer of
Metropolitan Philaret
Lord, give me the strength to greet the coming day in peace. Help me in
all things to rely on Your holy will. Reveal Your will to me every hour
of the day. Bless my dealings with all people. Teach me to treat all people
who come to me throughout the day with peace of soul and with firm conviction
that Your will governs all. In all my deeds and words guide my thoughts
and feelings. In unexpected events, let me not forget that all are sent
by you. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing
others. Give me the physical strength to bear the labors of this day. Direct
my will, teach me to pray, pray in me. Amen.
(Here you may add your own private prayers and intercessions, using your own words or some of the Prayers found on the Web Page. When you have finished, conclude with this prayer.)
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
Evening Prayers
(First say the Trisagion Prayers just as in the morning)
Psalm 141:1-2
Listen to me when I call to you. Receive my prayer as incense, my lifted
hands as an evening sacrifice.
Prayers of
Thanksgiving
Now that the day has ended, I thank you Lord, and I ask that the evening
and the night be sinless. Grant this to me, O Savior, and save me.
Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit
Now that the day has passed, I glorify you, O Master, and I ask that the
evening and the night be without offense. Grant this to me, O Savior, and
save me.
Both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen
Now that the day has run its course, I praise you, O Holy One, and I ask
that the evening and the night be undisturbed. Grant this to me, O Savior,
and save me.
Prayers for
Forgiveness
Lord, God our Father, if during this day I have sinned in word, deed or
thought forgive me in Your goodness and love. Grant me peaceful sleep;
protect me from all evil and awake me in the morning that I may glorify
you, Your Son and Your Holy Spirit now and forever and ever. Amen.
Prayers for
Enlightenment
Christ our God, who is worshipped and glorified at all times and in every
hour in heaven and on earth; who is most patient, loving and kind; who
loves the just and shows mercy to sinners; who calls all to salvation through
the promise of the blessings to come; Lord, at this time receive our prayer
and direct our lives according to Your will. Bless our souls and bodies.
Correct our thoughts and purify our minds. Protect us from all evil and
distress. Surround us with Your holy angels, that guided and guarded by
them, we may attain the unity of the faith and the knowledge of Your unapproachable
glory, for you are blessed forever and ever. Amen.
(Here you may add your own private prayers and intercessions, using your own words or some of the prayers found on this Web Page. When you have finished, conclude with this prayer.)
Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
(As you lie
down to sleep say:)
Lord, into Your hands I commend my soul and body. Bless me, be merciful
to me and grant me life eternal. Amen.
Daily
Meditations
(At 7:00am or upon arising from sleep, we
ask God to guide us through the day with His light.)
Christ, the true Light, You enlighten and sanctify every man. May Your
light shine in us that we may see Your radiance. Help us to live according
to Your commandments, through the prayers of Your all-pure Mother and
all Your Saints. Amen.
(At 9:00am-
At this hour the disciples received the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.)
Lord God, Almighty Father, Only Son, Lord Jesus Christ and Holy Spirit,
one God and one Power, have mercy on me a sinner and save me Your unworthy
servant according to the ways of Your wisdom, for You are blessed forever
and ever. Amen.
(At 12:00
noon- At this hour Jesus Christ was crucified.)
God, Maker of all creation, accept these prayers of appreciation and petition
from us sinners, and deliver us from any fatal fall into darkness and from
all enemies, visible or invisible. Lord, who loves everyone, by Your great
mercy, You have sent Your only son, our Lord, Jesus Christ, for the salvation
of all, and by Your Holy Cross, have cancelled the debt of our sins and
defeated the powers of darkness. Penetrate our bodies with Your power and
wrap our hearts with love in You, that we might always gaze upon You and
be guided by Your eternal light. We give unending praise and thanks to
You, eternal Father, to Your only Son and to Your all-holy, good and life-giving
Spirit, now and forever and ever. Amen.
(3:00pm-
At this hour Jesus died on the Cross.)
Master, Lord Jesus Christ our God, who patiently endured our sins and led
us to this hour, at which You were hung on the life-giving Cross, who opened
the way to Paradise for the penitent thief and destroyed death by Your
death, have mercy on us Your sinful and unworthy servants. We have sinned
and violated Your law; we are unworthy to lift up our eyes and look into
the heights of heaven, for we have forsaken the path of Your righteousness
and have walked according to the desires of our hearts. But now we beg
You in Your abundant goodness; spare us, Lord, in Your great mercy and
save us for the glory of Your Holy Name, for our days were spent in vain.
Save us from the hand of the enemy, forgive our sins and destroy the desires
of our flesh, that we might live anew in You, our Master and Benefactor.
Help us follow Your commandments, and attain eternal rest, where all the
blessed dwell. For You are truly the joy of all those who love You, Christ
our God, and we glorify Your eternal Father and Your all holy, good and
life-giving Spirit, now and forever and ever. Amen.
