In the Morning
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, holy 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.
O Lord Jesus Christ, your mercies and loving-kindness are from all eternity. Because of your love, you become man, living with us, you suffered, died and rose again for the salvation of those who rejected you. Now you reign at the right hand of God the Father, hearing the prayers of those who call upon you: incline your ear, and hear my humble prayer, offered as incense before you on behalf of all.
Remember your One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. Confirm, strengthen, extend, and increase her. Guard her in peace, for ever proof against the gates of hell. Calm the dissensions of the faithful, foil the plans of the powers of darkness, dispel the prejudice of the nations, and quickly ruin and root out the risings of heresy, frustrating them by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on George, our President, David, our Governor, Byron, our Mayor, and all in authority throughout the world; protect their power with peace, and subdue under their feet every enemy and foe, and speak peace and blessing in their hearts for all your people, and grant that in their calm we too may lead a quiet and peaceful life in true belief, in all piety and honesty.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on all you have called to feed your people; and by their prayers, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on Catherine, our Presiding Bishop, Michael our Bishop, Cam, our pastor, Sarah, Steve, Clara, Warren, Lorene, Ellen, and all clergy - Sarah, Steven, Ed, Peter, Greg, Andrew, Joseph, Brent, John, Minka, Mary, Gregroy, Damian, Henry, Donald, Rick, Paul, Ernesto, Sarah, Adam, Jim, Lynn, Christopher, Barry, Andrew, Nathan, Steve, Mark, John, John, Benjamin, Benjamin, Matthew, Nicholas, Kyrill, David, Philip, Andre, Stephen, Rob, Karen, Tripp, Larry, Avi: lighten their burden, console them in their afflictions, and grant them strength, power and perseverance in their struggle, and by their prayers have mercy upon me.
(Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my Spiritual Father (name) and by his prayers forgive me my sins.)
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on John, Jason, Jeremy, Jason, Nicole, Réal, Josh, Kim, Elaine, Kelly, Alan, Ed, Scott, all my co-workers, our clients and all who labourer in this community and for our benefit, and all Christians in their work.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my parents, Diane and Walter, my partner, Brodie, my sister, Anita, my Godson, Samuel, Todd, James, Nick, Charity, Joshua, Isaiah, Tootie and Unive, Sheila, Aaron, Nate, John, Kirk, Bill, Dina, Miguel, Barbara, Justin, Chrissie, and all my relatives, neighbours, and friends - grant them your worldly and spiritual bounty.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on (____ together with) all the old and the young, the poor and destitute, the orphans and widows and those in sickness and sorrow, misfortune and tribulation, captives and exiles, those in prisons and reformatories, and especially on your servants suffering persecution for your sake and for their Faith in you at the hands of godless peoples, apostates and heretics. Visit, strengthen, comfort, and heal them, and by your power quickly grant them relief, freedom and deliverance.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those who entrust us to pray for them, despite our unworthiness; give them your grace, and grant all their requests leading to salvation, and the attainment of eternal joy.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on all who are messengers and missionaries in your service, and those who travel on land or sea or air or through outer space.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those whom I have offended or scandalized by my madness or inadvertence, and whom I have turned from the path of salvation, and whom I have led into evil and harmful deeds; by your divine providence restore them again to the way of salvation.
Save, O Lord, and have mercy on those who hate and offend me, and do me harm, and let them not perish because of me, a sinner.
Illumine with the light of your grace all who seek you and guide those who wander far in their journey to you. Bring them to unity with you and with the community of those who serve you in faith.
Remember, O Lord, those who have departed from this life, faithful rulers in the world and in the Church, and all the faithful: grant them rest with the Saints.
Remember, O Lord, the souls of you servants departed in sleep, Bessie, Kenneth, Walter, Katherine, Edward, James, Raymond, Doris, Gregory, Bud, Linda, and all my relatives according to the flesh; remember Joe, Brian, Michelle, Edward, Grace, Raymond, Elsa, Timmy, Raymond, Katherine, Sunnie, Gus, Alejandro, Timmy, William, David, Thomas, Mills, Bernie, Victor, Linda, Paul, Joel, together with all your servants who have departed this life in the hope of resurrection and eternal life, and all who lie here and in all the world; forgive them every transgression, voluntary and involuntary; grant them rest with your Saints where the light of your Face shines, a part in your eternal joys, and the delight of your blessed and everlasting life; and have mercy on us, for you are good and the Lover of All. Amen.
Grant, O Lord, remission of all sins to all our Fathers, Mothers, Brothers and Sisters departed in the faith and hope of resurrection, and make their memory eternal. (3x)
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.
Lord Jesus Christ, make me more aware of your forgiving presence in my life. Let me recognize you in my heart where you dwell and heal me. Let me experience you in the very centre of my being. Let me know you as my loving Saviour who holds nothing - not even my worst sins - against me. Take away all fears, suspicions and doubts by which I prevent you from being my Lord, and give me the courage to be confident in your unfathomable mercy. I know that I often resist and choose the darkness instead of the light. But I also know that you keep calling me into the light, where I can see not only my sins but your gracious face as well. Be with me today and every day, gracious Lord. 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)
Psalm 34
I will bless the Lord at all times; ever shall his praise be on my lips! In the Lord shall my soul glory; let the lowly hear and be glad. Come extol the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; from all my fears he delivered me. Whoever looks to him will beam with joy; no longer will he hang his head in shame. Here was a poor wretch who cried out to the Lord: The Lord heard him and rescued him from all his distress. The angel of the Lord is ever encamped with those who revere him, to rescue them. Taste and see that the Lord is good; happy is he who takes refuge in him. Revere the Lord, all you, his holy ones; those who revere him want for nothing. The rich suffer want and go hungry, but those who revere the Lord never lack anything.
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.
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.
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.