O God of love, you are the true Sun of the world, evermore risen and never going down. We pray you to shine in our hearts, that the darkness of sin and the mist of error being driven away, we may this day, and all our life long, walk without stumbling in the way you have prepared for us, which is Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
V. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
R. Blessed be God’s kingdom, now and ever and unto ages of ages.
Glory to you, our God, glory to you.
O heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, everywhere present and filling all things; Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and abide in us and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O good one.
(From Easter to Pentecost, say rather “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” 3x)
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal: have mercy on us. (3x)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
O, Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, cleanse us from our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your Name’s sake.
Lord, have mercy. (3x)
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, are yours: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Having arisen from sleep, we fall down before you, O Blessed One, and sing to you, O Mighty One, 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 to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Having raised me from my bed and sleep, O Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart, and open my lips that I may praise you, O Holy Trinity: Holy, holy, holy are you, O God. Through the prayers of the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Suddenly the Judge will come, and the deeds of all will be made known: therefore early in the morning we cry out in awe: Holy, holy, holy are you, O God. Through the prayers of the Theotokos have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy. (12x)
In rising from sleep to begin another day, O holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I give thanks to you for being so patient with me in your great goodness, for never showing any anger with me in spite of my failings and laziness, and for refusing to let me perish in my transgressions. Instead, you have shown me your great love for mankind over and over again, raising me up from every new trouble I fall into, that again and again I might cry out to you with each new day, praising your almighty power. Now, then, enlighten the eyes of my mind and heart and open my lips to ponder and reflect on your word, to come to an understanding of your commandments, to do your will in all things, and to sing to you from the depths of my heart, forever glorifying your most holy name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: now and forever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created, of one essence with the Father, through whom all things were made. For us and for our salvation, He came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and He suffered and was buried. On the third day He rose according to the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will have no end.
And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, who together with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who spoke through the prophets. In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. I expect the resurrection of the dead. And the life of the age to come. Amen.
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.
Christ Jesus, after your Resurrection, You breathed the Holy Spirit on Your apostles and disciples. Grant that the same Spirit may perfect in our lives the work of Your grace and love. Grant us the Spirit of Fear Of The Lord that we may be filled with a loving reverence toward You. the Spirit of Piety that we may find peace and fulfillment in the service of God while serving others; the Spirit of Fortitude that we may bear our cross with You and, with courage, overcome the obstacles that interfere with our salvation; the Spirit of Knowledge that we may know You and know ourselves and grow in holiness; the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten our minds with the light of Your truth; the Spirit of Counsel that we may choose the surest way of doing Your will, seeking first the Kingdom; Grant us the Spirit of Wisdom that we may aspire to the things that last forever; Teach us to be Your faithful disciples and animate us in every way with Your Spirit. Amen.
Most holy Lady, Theotokos! Unworthy as I am, I beseech you: By your powerful and holy prayers, rid my heart of all despair, of all sluggishness and slowness to understand, of all negligence and carelessness, of all improper and rationalizing thoughts. By your mighty intercession, purify my dark and clouded mind and rid my bruised and battered spirit of all this foolishness and evil. Put out the flames of my passions, free me from memories of evils long gone by, rescue me from every tendency to wrong, and see my need, O Lady, see my sorrow! In your goodness, help me, for you are on the lips of every generation, and your glorious name is honored unto ages of ages. Amen.
Arise, Jerusalem, and stand on high, and look about toward the east, and behold your children gathered together from the rising to the setting sun, at the Word of the Holy One, rejoicing that God has remembered them. For they went out from you on foot, led away by enemies; but the Lord will bring them back to you riding high in honour, as children of the Kingdom.
Blessed be the name of the Lord, henceforth and forevermore. (3x)
Blessed be God the Word, who came to his own and his one received him not, for in this way God glorified the Stranger. O God, show us your image in all we meet today, that we may welcome them, and you. Amen.
Glory to you, O Jesus Christ, Our God and Our Hope, Glory to you.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Most Holy Theotokos Save us!
More honourable than the Cherumbim and beyond compare more glorious than the seraphim, without corruption you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you.
Lord, have mercy. (3x)
Lord, bless!
O Jesus Christ, Our God, through the prayers of our holy fathers and mothers have mercy upon us. Amen.