Prayers

Glory to your mercies, O Christ our King, Son of God, adored by the universe.

You are our Lord and our God, the guide of our life and our blessed hope. You founded on earth a holy Church, in the image of the one above; According to this image you formed it; with love you made her your spouse; in your mercy you have exalted her; through your suffering you brought her to perfection.

May her loving beauty not be obscured; may her great richness not be impoverished.

Remember the promise made to Peter and fulfill your words in reality.

Fortify her gates, secure her locks, exalt her dignity, raise her ramparts; bless her children, protect her faithful; confirm her priests and overcome all those who hate her.

Remain in peace, O Altar of God. May the offering that I have taken from you be for the remission of my debts and the pardon of my sins, and may it obtain for me that I may stand before the tribunal of Christ without damnation and without confusion. I do not know if I will have the opportunity to return and offer another sacrifice upon you. Protect me, O Lord, and preserve your holy Church as the way to truth and salvation. Amen.

We thank you, Almighty Father, for having prepared the holy Church for us as a haven of rest, a temple of holiness, where your Holy Trinity is glorified. Alleluia.

We thank you, Christ our King, for having given us life through your vivifying Body and your holy Blood; grant us expiation and great mercy. Alleluia.

We thank you, true Spirit, for having renewed the holy Church; preserve her immaculate, by means of faith in the Trinity, now and forever. Alleluia.

We thank you, O Christ our God, for having given us such a Food of goodness for holiness of life. By means of it preserve us holy and immaculate by living in us with your divine care. Lead us to the pastures of your holy will, O Effecter of good; by means of it fortify us against every snare of the calumniator. Make us worthy to listen to your voice alone, to follow only you, true and victorious Shepherd, and to receive from you the place you prepared for us in your heavenly kingdom, O God and Lord Jesus Christ our Savior, who are blessed with the Father and your Holy Spirit, now and always for ever and ever. Amen.

O Lord of knowledge and Announcer of wisdom, who have revealed to us what was hidden in the depths of darkness, Giver of the voice of joy to those who preach the breadth of your strength, it is you who in the greatness of your goodness called Paul who first had been a persecutor, and made him into a vessel of election, and you took delight in him, so that he would be an apostle and preacher of the Gospel of your Kingdom. O Christ, our God, you are the lover of men. O kind Lord, give us understanding without weariness, a pure conscience which does not depart from you, so that we know and understand and fully comprehend the measure of your holy doctrine which now comes from him, and as he was the imitator of your life, O Lord, so grant that we be his imitators in works and faith and praise your holy Name and that we glory at all times of the shame of your cross, since yours is the kingdom, the power, the greatness and the might, honor and glory for ever and ever.

(It is prayed kneeling down before an image of the Holy Family. If a priest is not present, it is led by the head of the household.)

O Most Loving Jesus, Who by Thy ineffable virtues and by the example of Thy domestic life didst consecrate the family which Thou didst choose on earth; in Thy clemency look down upon this household humbly prostrate before Thee and imploring Thy mercy. Remember that this family belongs to Thee, for to Thee we have in a special way dedicated and devoted ourselves. Look upon us in Thy loving kindness, preserve us from every danger, give us help in the time of need, and grant us the grace to persevere to the end in the imitation of Thy Holy Family; that having revered Thee and loved Thee faithfully upon earth, we may bless and praise Thee eternally in heaven.

O Mary, most sweet Mother, to thy intercession we have recourse, knowing that thy Divine Son will hear thy prayers.

And do thou, O glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, assist us by thy powerful mediation, and offer by the hands of Mary our prayers to Jesus.

(It is prayed kneeling down before an image of the Holy Family. If a priest is not present, it is led by the head of the household.)

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, Who didst make known to St. Margaret Mary Thine ardent desire to reign over Christian families, behold us assembled here today to proclaim Thine absolute dominion over our home.

Henceforth we purpose to lead a life like unto Thine, so that amongst us may flourish the virtues for which Thou didst promise peace on earth, and for this end we will banish from our midst the spirit of the world which Thou dost abhor so much.

Thou wilt reign over our understanding by the simplicity of our faith. Thou wilt reign over our hearts by an ardent love for Thee; and may the flame of this love be ever kept burning in our hearts by the frequent reception of the Holy Eucharist.

Deign, O Divine Heart, to preside over our meetings, to bless our undertakings, both spiritual and temporal, to banish all worry and care, to sanctify our joys, and soothe our sorrows. If any of us should ever have the misfortune to grieve Thy Sacred Heart, remind him of Thy goodness and mercy towards the repentant sinner.

Lastly, when the hour of separation will sound, and death will plunge our home into mourning, then shall we all, and every one of us, be resigned to Thy eternal decrees, and seek consolation in the thought that we shall one day be reunited in Heaven, where we shall sing the praises and blessings of Thy Sacred Heart for all eternity.

May the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the glorious Patriarch St. Joseph, offer Thee this our Consecration, and remind us of the same all the days of our life. Glory to the Divine Heart of Jesus, our King and our Father. Amen.

Act of Faith

O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches because you have revealed them who are eternal truth and wisdom, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. In this faith I intend to live and die. Amen.

Act of Hope

O Lord God, I hope by your grace for the pardon of all my sins and after life here to gain eternal happiness because you have promised it who are infinitely powerful, faithful, kind, and merciful. In this hope I intend to live and die. Amen.

Act of Love

O Lord God, I love you above all things and I love my neighbor for your sake because you are the highest, infinite and perfect good, worthy of all my love. In this love I intend to live and die. Amen.

O Godhead hid, devoutly I adore You, Who truly are within the forms before me; To You my heart I bow with bended knee, As failing quite in contemplating You.

Jesu, eternal Shepherd! hear our cry; Increase the faith of all whose souls on You rely.

Sight, touch, and taste in You are each deceived; The ear alone most safely is believed: I believe all the Son of God has spoken, Than truth’s own word there is no truer token.

God only on the cross lay hid from view; But here lies hid at once the manhood too; And I, in both professing my belief, Make the same prayer as the repentant thief.

Your wounds, as Thomas saw, I do not see; Yet You confess my Lord and God to be; Make me believe You evermore and more; In You my hope, in You my love to store.

O You memorial of our Lord’s own dying! O living bread, to mortals life supplying! Make You my soul henceforth on You to live, Ever a taste of heavenly sweetness give.

O loving Pelican! O Jesus Lord! Unclean I am, but cleanse me in Your Blood! Of which a single drop, for sinners split, Can purge the entire world from all its guilt.

Jesus, whom, for the present, veil’d I see, What I so thirst for, oh! vouchsafe to me; That I may see Your countenance unfolding, And may be blest Your glory in beholding. Amen.

We have come, O Lord, Holy Spirit, we have come before you, hampered indeed by our many and grievous sins, but for a special purpose gathered together in your name.

Come to us, be with us, and enter our hearts.

Teach us what we are to do and what ought to concern us; show us what we must accomplish, in order that, with your help, we may be able to please you in all things.

May you alone be the author and the finisher of our judgments, who alone with God the Father and his Son possess a glorious name.

Do not allow us to disturb the order of justice, you who love equity above all things. Let not ignorance draw us into devious paths. Let not partiality sway our minds or respect of riches or persons pervert our judgment.

But unite our hearts to you by the gift of your grace alone, that we may be one in you and never forsake the truth; as we are gathered together in your name, so may we in all things hold fast to justice tempered by mercy, that in this life our judgment may never be at variance with you and in the life to come we may attain to everlasting rewards for deeds well done. Amen.

[LEADER]: BLESSED IS OUR GOD, ALWAYS, NOW AND FOREVERMORE. AMEN.

O HEAVENLY KING, COMFORTER, SPIRIT OF TRUTH, YOU ARE EVERYWHERE PRESENT AND FIT ALL THINGS. TREASURY OF BLESSINGS, AND GIVER OF LIFE, COME AND DWELL WITHIN US, CLEANSE US OF ALL STAIN, AND SAVE OUR SOULS, O GRACIOUS ONE!

HOLY GOD, HOLY AND MIGHTY, HOLY AND IMMORTAL ONE, HAVE MERCY ON US. (Three times)

O MOST HOLY TRINITY, HAVE MERCY ON US! O LORD, CLEANSE US OF OUR SINS! O MASTER, FORGIVE OUR TRANSGRESSIONS! O HOLY ONE, COME TO US AND HEAL OUR INFIRMITIES FOR YOUR NAME'S SAKE!

LORD, HAVE MERCY. (Three times)

GLORY BE TO THE FATHER + AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT, NOW AND EVER, AND FOREVER, 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 THINE IS THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER AND THE GLORY, FATHER +, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT, NOW AND EVER AND FOREVER. AMEN.

LET US PRAY TO THE LORD.

[RESPONSE]: Lord, have mercy!

PREAMBLE

As soon as the angel had received his command, he hastened to Joseph's house and said to the Ever Virgin: "Behold, heaven was brought down to earth when the Word Himself was fully contained in you! Now that I see Him in your womb, taking a servant's form, I cry out to you in wonder: Hail, O Bride and Maiden Ever Pure!"

FIRST CHANT

An Archangel was sent from heaven to greet the Mother of God, and as he saw you assuming a body at the sound of his bodiless voice, O Lord, he stood rapt in amazement and cried out to her in these words:

Hail, O you, through whom Joy will shine forth!
Hail, O you, through whom the curse will disappear!
Hail, O Restoration of the Fallen Adam!
Hail, O Redemption of the Tears of Eve!

Hail, O Peak above the reach of human thought!
Hail, O Depth even beyond the sight of angels!
Hail, O you who have become a Kingly Throne!
Hail, O you who carry Him Who Carries All!

Hail, O Star who manifest the Sun!
Hail, O Womb of the Divine Incarnation!
Hail, O you through whom creation is renewed!
Hail, O you through whom the Creator becomes a Babe!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

Knowing that she was a virgin, the blessed one courageously answered the angel: "Your surprising words seem hard for my rnind to accept: how can you speak of a birth that is to come from a conception without seed? And why do you cry, Alleluia?"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

SECOND CHANT

Trying to grasp the meaning of this mystery, the Virgin asked the holy messenger: "How is it possible tha a son be born from a virginal womb? Tell me." And he answered her with awe, crying out in these words:

Hail, O hidden Sense of the ineffable Plan!
Hail, O Belief in Silence That Must Be!
Hail, O Forecast of the Marvels of Christ!
Hail, O Fountainhead of truths concerning Him!

Hail, Celestial Ladder, by whom God came down!
Hail, O Bridge leading earthly ones to heaven!
Hail, O Wonder, ever-thrilling to the angels!
Hail, O Wound, ever-hurting to the demons!

Hail, O you who gave birth to Light ineffably!
Hail, O you who told no one how it was done!
Hail, O you who surpass the wisdom of the wise!
Hail, O you who enlighten faithful minds!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

When the power of the Most High overshadowed the one who had never known the nuptial bed, her fruitful womb conceived, and she became for all a delicious field: for those who wished to reap salvation by singing "ALLELUIA"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

THIRD CHANT

Pregnant with God, the Virgin hastened to Elizabeth, her unborn child rejoiced, immediately knowing her embrace. Bouncing and singing, he cried out to the Mother of God:

Hail, O Tendril whose Bud shall not wilt!
Hail, O Soil whose Fruit shall not perish!
Hail, O Tender of mankind's loving Tender!
Hail, O Gardener of the Gardener of Life!

Hail, O Earth who yielded abundant mercies!
Hail, O Table full-laden with appeasement!
Hail, for you have greened anew the pastures of delight!
Hail, for you have prepared a haven for the souls!

Hail, acceptable Incense of Prayer!
Hail, Expiation of the whole universe!
Hail, O you Favor of God to mortal men!
Hail, O you Trust of mortals before God!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

Filled with a storm of contradictory thoughts, the wise Joseph was greatly disturbed: until then, he had seen you a virgin, and now he suspected you of secret guilt, all-blameless one! Learning that your conception was of the Holyl Spirit, he cried out: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

FOURTH CHANT

The Shepherds heard the angels singing hymns of praise tot he coming of Christ in the Flesh. And running to Him as to a shepherd, they saw Him as a spotless lamb, grazing at Mary's breast. They sang a hymn to her and said:

Hail, O Mother of Lamb and Shepherd!
Hail, O Fold of rational sheep!
Hail, O Protection against unseen foes!
Hail, O Key to the Doors of Paradise!

Hail, for the heavenly rejoice with the earth!
Hail, for the earthly meet the heavens in song!
Hail, the Unsilenced Voice of the Apostles!
Hail, the Undaunted Might of Martyrs!

Hail, O Steadfast Foundation of Faith!
Hail, O Shining Emblem of Grace!
Hail, O you through whom death was despoiled!
Hail, O you through whom we were clothed with glory!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

When they saw the Star moved by God, the Magi followed its glittering light. Using it as a beacon, they found through it the Mighty King, and reaching the One Beyond All Reach, they rejoiced and cried out to Him: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

FIFTH CHANT

The Sons of Chaldaea saw in the Virgin's hands the One whose hands had fashioned men: and acknowledging Him as the Master, although He had taken the form of a servant, they hastened to honor Him with their gifts and cried out to the Blessed One:

Hail, O Mother of the Star Without Setting!
Hail, O Radiance of the Mystical Day!
Hail, O you who quenched the flame of error!
Hail, O Light of those who search the Trinity!

Hail, O you who unthroned the Enemy of Men!
Hail, O you who showed forth Christ the Lord, Lover of Mankind!
Hail, O you who cleansed us from the stain of pagan worship!
Hail, O you who saved us from the mire of evil deeds!

Hail, O you who made cease the cult of fire!
Hail, O you who guide the faithful toward wisdom!
Hail, O you, Delight of all the Nations!
Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

The Magi, become God-bearing heralds, returned to Babylon, conforming to your command, announcing You, the Christ, to all, and leaving Herod as a fool who did not know how to sing: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

SIXTH CHANT

Illuminating Egypt with the Light of Truth, you cast away the darkness of error. For the idols, unable to stand your might, fell down, and those who had been delivered from them cried out to the Mother of God:

Hail, O Resurrection of mankind!
Hail, O Downfall of the Demons!
Hail, O you who crushed the error of deceit!
Hail, O you who exposed the fraud of idols!

Hail, O Sea who drowned the symbolic Pharaon!
Hail, O Rock who quenched those who thirst for Life!
Hail, O Pillar of Fire who guided those in darkness!
Hail, O Shelter of the World, wider than the clouds!

Hail, O Food who took the place of Manna!
Hail, O Handmaid of holy delight!
Hail, O Land of the promised good!
Hail, O you who flow with milk and honey!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

As Simeon was about to leave the present deceitful world, You were entrusted to him as an infant, but You made Yourself known to him as the perfect God. Wherefore he marveled at your wisdom beyond words, and cried out: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

SEVENTH CHANT

The Creator displayed a new creation to us who had come from Him: He came forth from a womb that had received no seed, and He left it intact as it had been, so that at the sight of this marvel, we would sing to her and cry out:

Hail, O Blossom of Incorruption!
Hail, O Crown of Self-mastery!
Hail, O you who shone forth as a Sign of Resurrection!
Hail, O you who displayed the Life of Angels!

Hail, Fruitful Tree from whom believers feed!
Hail, Shady Glen where many are sheltered!
Hail, O you who have born the Guide of the Lost!
Hail, Source of Life to the captives' Release!

Hail, O you who unsettled even the Just Judge!
Hail, Indulgence of many who have fallen!
Hail, O Stole for those who lack freedom to speak!
Hail, O Tenderness who exceed all desire!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

Now that we have seen this strange birth, let us estrange ourselves from the world and turn our minds to heaven: indeed, it is for this that the God Most High appeared on earth as a lowly man, desiring to draw up to heaven those who cry out to Him: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

EIGHTH CHANT

While fully present amid those below, the uncircumscribed Word was in no way absent from those above: for what happened was a divine condescension, and not a moving from one place to another: and it was a birth from a Virgin inspired by God, who heard these words:

Hail, O Space of the Spaceless God!
Hail, O Gate of the Sublime Mystery!
Hail, O Message unsure to men without faith!
Hail, O Glory most certain to those who believe!

Hail, O Sacred Chariot of the One above the Cherubim!
Hail, Perfect Dwelling of the One above the Seraphim!
Hail, O you who reconciled opposites!
Hail, O you who combined maidenhood and motherhood!

Hail, O you through whom Paradise was opened!
Hail, O Key to the Kingdom of Christ!
Hail, O Hope for the Ages of Bliss!
Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

The whole order of the Angels marveled at the great work of your becoming a man: for they saw the One inaccessible as God become a Man accessible to all, living with us and hearing us cry out: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

NINTH CHANT

O Mother of God, we see the best of speakers become as mute as fish in your regard, for they could not explain how you could give birth while remaining a virgin. As for us, while marveling at the mystery, we cry out to you with faith:

Hail, O Container of God's Wisdom!
Hail, O Treasury of His Providence!
Hail, O Reproof of foolish philosophers!
Hail, O Confusion of speechless wise men!

Hail, for you perplexed the inquisitive minds!
Hail, for you dried up the inventors of myths!
Hail, for you ripped the Athenians' meshes!
Hail, for you filled the Fishermen's nets!

Hail, O Retriever from the Abyss of Ignorance!
Hail, O Lamplight of Knowledge to many!
Hail, O Ship for those who seek Salvation!
Hail, O Harbor for the Sailors of Life!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAK1ON

Desiring to save the world, the Creator of All came down to it of His own will. Being at the same time our Shepherd and our God, He appeared among us. And so the like called upon the like, and as God He heard: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

TENTH CHANT

O Virgin Mother of God, you are the strength of Virgins and of all those who have recourse to you. For the Maker of heaven and earth covered you with His shadow, O Pure One, and came to dwell in your womb, and taught us all to cry out to you:

Hail, O Pillar of Virginity!
Hail, O Gateway of Salvation!
Hail, O Principle of the New Creation!
Hail, O Dispenser of God's bounties!

Hail, for you restored those born in shame!
Hail, for you gave sense to those who had lost it!
Hail, O you who stopped the corruptor of minds!
Hail, O you who bore the Sower of Chastity!

Hail, Holy Chamber of virginal wedlock!
Hail, O you who join the faithful with God!
Hail, O gracious Foster-Mother of virgins!
Hail, O Bridesmaid of holy souls!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

Because He wished to grant release from all the ancient debts, the One who pays men's dues came down Himself to those who had spurned His grace; He tore up their obligations, and heard from all of them this cry: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

TWELFTH CHANT

By singing praise to your maternity, we all exalt you as a spiritual temple, Mother of God! For the One Who Dwelt With in Your Womb, the Lord Who Holds All Things in His Hands, sanctified you, glorified you, and taught all men to sing to you:

Hail, O Tabernacle of God the Word!
Hail, O Holy One, more holy than the saints!
Hail, O Ark that the Spirit has gilded!
Hail, Inexhaustible Treasure of Life!

Hail, Precious Crown of rightful authorities!
Hail, Sacred Glory of reverent priests!
Hail, Unshakable Tower of the Church!
Hail, Unbreachable Wall of the Kingdom!

Hail, O you through whom the trophies are raised!
Haii, O you through whome the enemies are routed!
Hail, O heating of my body!
Hail, O salvation of my soul!

Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

[RESPONSE]: Hail, O Bride and Maiden ever-pure!

KONTAKION

O Mother worthy of all praise, you who have given birth to the Word, the Holiest of the Holy, accept this present offering, deliver all men from every affliction, and save from the future punishment those who cry out to you: "Alleluia!"

[RESPONSE]: Alleluia!

Gabriel was rapt in amazement as he beheld your virginity and the splendor of your purity, O Mother of God, and he cried out to you: "By what name shall I call you? I am bewildered; I am lost! I shall greet you as I was commanded to do: Hail, O Woman full of Grace!"

DISMISSAL

GLORY TO YOU, O CHRIST, OUR GOD AND OUR HOPE: GLORY BE TO YOU!
[RESPONSE]: GLORY BE TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT, NOW AND EVER, AND FOREVER AMEN, LORD, HAVE MERCY! LORD, HAVE MERCY! GIVE THE BLESSING!

MAY CHRIST OUR TRUE GOD (If a Sunday or the Easter Season: WHO IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD) HAVE MERCY ON US AND SAVE US, THROUGH THE PRAYERS OF HIS MOST PURE MOTHER AND OF ALL THE HOLY, GLORIOUS, AND ILLUSTRIOUS APOSTLES, THROUGH THE PRAYERS OF ST. (N) WHOSE MEMORY WE CELEBRATE TODAY, AND OF ALL THE SAINTS, FOR HE IS GRACIOUS AND LOVES MANKIND!

Almighty and merciful God, who wished to gather the scattered nations into one people through your Son, grant that those who glory in the name of Christians may put aside division and become one in truth and charity, and that all men may be illumined by the true faith and brought together into the fraternal communion of one Church. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R/. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary...
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
R/. Be it done unto me according to your word.
Hail Mary...
V. And the Word was made flesh,
R/. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary...
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
R/. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray. Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts: that we,
to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of his Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O good Jesus, hear me. Within thy wounds hide me.

Suffer me not to be separated from thee. From the malicious enemy defend me.

In the hour of my death call me. And bid me come to thee,

That with thy saints I may praise thee for ever and ever. Amen.

Behold, O kind and sweetest Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech Thee to impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, with true repentance for my sins and a most firm desire of amendment: whilst with deep affection and grief of soul I consider within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious Wounds, having before mine eyes that which David, the prophet, long ago spoke in Thine Own person concerning Thee, my Jesus: They have pierced My hands and My feet, they have numbered all My bones [Psalm 21, 17, 18].

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love.

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen

Apostles' Creed

I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Catholic Church,
the communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.

Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with 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 and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice! O let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleading. If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt, Lord, who would survive? But with you is found forgiveness: for this we revere you. My soul is waiting for the Lord; I count on his word. My soul is longing for the Lord more than the watchman for daybreak. Let the watchman count on daybreak and Israel on the Lord. Because with the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption; Israel indeed he will redeem from all its iniquity.

Direct, O Lord, we beseech you, all our actions by your holy inspirations, and carry them on by your gracious assistance, that every prayer and work of ours may begin always from you, and by you be happily ended. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord, God Almighty, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day. Defend us today by your mighty power, that we may not fall into any sin, but that all our words may so proceed and all our thoughts and actions be so directed, as to be always just in your sight. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

In the evening, in the morning, and at noon we praise you, we bless you, we give you thanks, and we beg you, Master of the universe, grant that our hearts not yield to evil words but free us from all who try to enslave our souls, because our eyes are turned to you, O Lord, and we have placed our hope in you.

Do not abandon us, O God!

For every glory, honor, and adoration is due to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and always and for ever and ever. Amen.

Hear us, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God; and graciously send your holy angel from heaven to watch over, to cherish, to protect, to abide with, and to defend all who dwell in this house. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, intercede for us.

Guard your people, who rely on the patronage of your apostles Peter and Paul, O Lord, and keep them under your continual protection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy; Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Holy Mary, help the miserable, strengthen the discouraged, comfort the sorrowful, pray for your people, plead for the clergy, intercede for all women consecrated to God. May all who venerate you feel now your help and protection. Be ready to help us when we pray, and bring back to us the answers to our prayers. Make it your continual concern to pray for the people of God, for you were blessed by God and were made worthy to bear the Redeemer of the world, who lives and reigns forever. Amen.

Lord, O Lord, God of the pure spirits and of every flesh, be mindful of us all, of those we have remembered and of all we have not remembered and who have left this world with glorious faith. Give repose to their souls, to their bodies, to their spirits. Save them from future damnation and make them worthy of the joy, which is in the bosom of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, where the light of your countenance shines, where pain, anguish, and cries are banished. Do not impute to them any fault; do not enter into judgment with your servants, because no living being is justified in your sight and because no man on earth is immune from sin and pure of every filth except for our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, through whom we, too, hope to obtain mercy and the pardon of our sins and of those of our deceased.

Give rest to their souls; cancel our faults and their faults committed before you willingly or unwillingly, consciously or unconsciously.

Grant them rest. Forgive, O God, and pardon the voluntary and involuntary sins committed consciously or unconsciously by word, work or omissions, by secret thoughts, or publicly, deliberately or through error and which your holy Name knows.

Grant us a Christian ending without sin and unite us at the feet of your elect when you will, where you will and how you will, without us having to blush for our sins because in this as in all things your holy and blessed Name, the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Holy Spirit, be praised and glorified now and for all ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven , have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world , have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit , have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God , have mercy on us
Jesus, Son of the living God , have mercy on us
Jesus, splendor of the Father , have mercy on us
Jesus, brightness of everlasting light , have mercy on us
Jesus, king of glory , have mercy on us
Jesus, dawn of justice , have mercy on us
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary , have mercy on us
Jesus, worthy of our love , have mercy on us
Jesus, worthy of our wonder , have mercy on us
Jesus, mighty God , have mercy on us
Jesus, father of the world to come , have mercy on us
Jesus, prince of peace , have mercy on us
Jesus, all-powerful , have mercy on us
Jesus, pattern of patience , have mercy on us
Jesus, model of obedience , have mercy on us
Jesus, gentle and humble of heart , have mercy on us
Jesus, lover of chastity , have mercy on us
Jesus, lover of us all , have mercy on us
Jesus, God of peace , have mercy on us
Jesus, author of life , have mercy on us
Jesus, model of goodness , have mercy on us
Jesus, seeker of souls , have mercy on us
Jesus, our God , have mercy on us
Jesus, our refuge , have mercy on us
Jesus, father of the poor , have mercy on us
Jesus, treasure of the faithful , have mercy on us
Jesus, Good Shepherd , have mercy on us
Jesus, the true light , have mercy on us
Jesus, eternal wisdom , have mercy on us
Jesus, infinite goodness , have mercy on us
Jesus, our way and our life , have mercy on us
Jesus, joy of angels , have mercy on us
Jesus, king of patriarchs , have mercy on us
Jesus, teacher of apostles , have mercy on us
Jesus, master of evangelists , have mercy on us
Jesus, courage of martyrs , have mercy on us
Jesus, light of confessors , have mercy on us
Jesus, purity of virgins , have mercy on us
Jesus, crown of all saints , have mercy on us
Lord, be merciful , Jesus, save your people
From all evil , Jesus, save your people
From every sin , Jesus, save your people
From the snares of the devil , Jesus, save your people
From your anger , Jesus, save your people
From the spirit of infidelity , Jesus, save your people
From everlasting death , Jesus, save your people
From neglect of your Holy Spirit , Jesus, save your people
By the mystery of your incarnation , Jesus, save your people
By your birth , Jesus, save your people
By your childhood , Jesus, save your people
By your hidden life , Jesus, save your people
By your public ministry , Jesus, save your people
By your agony and crucifixion , Jesus, save your people
By your abandonment , Jesus, save your people
By your grief and sorrow , Jesus, save your people
By your death and burial , Jesus, save your people
By your rising to new life , Jesus, save your people
By your return in glory to the Father , Jesus, save your people
By your gift of the holy Eucharist , Jesus, save your people
By your joy and glory , Jesus, save your people
Christ, hear us
Christ, hear us
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
Let us pray.
Lord, may we who honor the holy name of Jesus enjoy his friendship in this life and be
filled with eternal joy in the kingdom where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven , have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world , have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit , have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, well spring of all virtue , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you , have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints , have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world , have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world , have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world , have mercy on us
Jesus, gentle and humble of heart.
Touch our hearts and make
them like your own.
Let us pray.
Father, we rejoice in the gifts of love we have received from the heart of Jesus your
Son. Open our hearts to share his life and continue to bless us with his love. We ask
this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, Pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us
Mother of Christ, Pray for us
Mother of the Church, Pray for us
Mother of mercy, Pray for us
Mother of divine grace, Pray for us
Mother of hope, Pray for us
Mother most pure, Pray for us
Mother most chaste, Pray for us
Mother inviolate, Pray for us
Mother undefiled, Pray for us
Mother most amiable, Pray for us
Mother most admirable, Pray for us
Mother of good counsel, Pray for us
Mother of our Creator, Pray for us
Mother of our Savior, Pray for us
Virgin most prudent, Pray for us
Virgin most venerable, Pray for us
Virgin most renowned, Pray for us
Virgin most powerful, Pray for us
Virgin most merciful, Pray for us
Virgin most faithful, Pray for us
Mirror of justice, Pray for us
Seat of wisdom, Pray for us
Cause of our joy, Pray for us
Spiritual vessel, Pray for us
Vessel of honor, Pray for us
Singular vessel of devotion, Pray for us
Mystical rose, Pray for us
Tower of David, Pray for us
Tower of ivory, Pray for us
House of gold, Pray for us
Ark of the covenant, Pray for us
Gate of heaven, Pray for us
Morning star, Pray for us
Health of the sick, Pray for us
Refuge of sinners, Pray for us
Comfort of Migrants, Pray for us
Comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us
Help of Christians, Pray for us
Queen of Angels, Pray for us
Queen of Patriarchs, Pray for us
Queen of Prophets, Pray for us
Queen of Apostles, Pray for us
Queen of Martyrs, Pray for us
Queen of Confessors, Pray for us
Queen of Virgins, Pray for us
Queen of all Saints, Pray for us
Queen conceived without original sin, Pray for us
Queen assumed into heaven, Pray for us
Queen of the most holy Rosary, Pray for us
Queen of Families, Pray for us
Queen of Peace, Pray for us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, Grant, we beseech you, Lord God, that we your servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body and, by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrow to enter into the joy of eternal happines. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us,
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the World,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Son of the living God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Splendor of the Father,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Brightness of eternal Light,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of Glory,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Sun of Justice,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most amiable,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most admirable,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, the mighty God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Father of the world to come,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, angel of great counsel,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most powerful,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most patient,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most obedient,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Lover of Chastity,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, our Lover,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, God of Peace,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Author of Life,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Model of Virtues,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, zealous for souls,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, our God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, our Refuge,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Father of the Poor,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Treasure of the Faithful,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, good Shepherd,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, true Light,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, eternal Wisdom,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, infinite Goodness,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, our Way and our Life,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, joy of the Angels,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of the Patriarchs,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Master of the Apostles,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Teacher of the Evangelists,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Strength of Martyrs,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Light of Confessors,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Purity of Virgins,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Crown of all Saints,
have mercy on us.
Be merciful,
spare us, O Jesus.
Be merciful,
graciously spare us, O Jesus.
From all evil,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From all sin,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From Your wrath,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From the snares of the devil,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From the spirit of fornication,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From everlasting death,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From the neglect of Your inspirations,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through the mystery of Your Holy Incarnation,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Nativity,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Infancy,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your most divine Life,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Labors,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Agony and Passion,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your cross and Dereliction,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through your Sufferings,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Death and Burial,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Resurrection,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Ascension,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Joys,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Your Glory,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us, O Jesus.
Jesus, hear us
Jesus, graciously hear us.
Let us pray:
Lord Jesus Christ, You have said, 'Ask and you shall receive; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you'; mercifully attend to our supplications, and grant us the grace of Your most divine love, that we have loved You with all our hearts, and in all our words and actions, and never cease to praise You.
Make us, O Lord, to have a perpetual fear and love of Your holy name, for You never fail to govern those whom You establish in Your love. You, Who live and reign forever and ever. Amen

Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven, have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us
Blood of Christ, only Son of the Father, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, incarnate Word, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, of the new and eternal covenant, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, that spilled to the ground, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, that flowed at the scourging, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, dripping from the thorns, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, shed on the cross, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, the price of our redemption, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, our only claim to pardon, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, our blessing cup, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, in which we are washed, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, torrent of mercy, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, that overcomes evil, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, strength of the martyrs, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, endurance of the saints, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, that makes the barren fruitful, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, protection of the threatened, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, comfort of the weary, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, solace of the mourner, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, hope of the repentant, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, our peace and refreshment, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, our pledge of life, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, by which we pass to glory, be our salvation
Blood of Christ, most worthy of honor, be our salvation
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us
Lord, you redeemed us by your blood.
You have made us a kingdom to serve our God.
Let us pray.
O God, who by the Precious Blood of your Only Begotten Son have redeemed the whole world,
preserve in us the work of your mercy,
so that, ever honoring the mystery of our salvation,
we may merit to obtain its fruits.
Through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.

Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
God our Father in heaven
have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit
have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, one God
have mercy on us
Holy Mary , pray for us
Saint Joseph , pray for us
Noble son of the House of David , pray for us
Light of patriarchs , pray for us
Husband of the Mother of God , pray for us
Guardian of the Virgin , pray for us
Foster father of the Son of God , pray for us
Faithful guardian of Christ , pray for us
Head of the holy family , pray for us
Joseph, chaste and just , pray for us
Joseph, prudent and brave , pray for us
Joseph, obedient and loyal , pray for us
Pattern of patience , pray for us
Lover of poverty , pray for us
Model of workers , pray for us
Example to parents , pray for us
Guardian of virgins , pray for us
Pillar of family life , pray for us
Comfort of the troubled , pray for us
Hope of the sick , pray for us
Patron of the dying , pray for us
Terror of evil spirits , pray for us
Protector of the Church , pray for us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
have mercy on us
God made him master of his household.
And put him in charge of all that he owned.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, in your infinite wisdom and love you chose Joseph to be the husband of
Mary, the mother of your Son. As we enjoy his protection on earth may we have the
help of his prayers in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
Saint Michael , pray for us
Holy angels of God , pray for us
Saint John the Baptist , pray for us
Saint Joseph , pray for us
Saint Peter and Saint Paul , pray for us
Saint Andrew , pray for us
Saint John , pray for us
Saint Mary Magdalene , pray for us
Saint Stephen , pray for us
Saint Ignatius of Antioch , pray for us
Saint Lawrence , pray for us
Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity , pray for us
Saint Agnes , pray for us
Saint Gregory , pray for us
Saint Augustine , pray for us
Saint Athanasius , pray for us
Saint Basil , pray for us
Saint Martin , pray for us
Saint Benedict , pray for us
Saint Francis and Saint Dominic , pray for us
Saint Francis Xavier , pray for us
Saint John Vianney , pray for us
Saint Catherine , pray for us
Saint Teresa of Jesus , pray for us
All holy men and women , pray for us
Lord, be merciful , Lord, deliver us, we pray
From all evil , Lord, deliver us, we pray
From every sin , Lord, deliver us, we pray
From everlasting death , Lord, deliver us, we pray
By your coming as man , Lord, deliver us, we pray
By your death and rising to new life , Lord, deliver us, we pray
By your gift of the Holy Spirit , Lord, deliver us, we pray
Be merciful to us sinners,
Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer
Guide and protect your holy Church
Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer
Keep the pope and all the clergy in faithful service to your Church
Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer
Bring all peoples together in trust and peace
Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer
Strengthen us in your service
Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer
Jesus, Son of the living God
Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer
Christ, hear us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us
Christ, graciously hear us
Let us pray.
God of our ancestors who set their hearts on you, of those who fell asleep in peace,
and of those who won the martyrs’ violent crown: we are surrounded by these
witnesses as by clouds of fragrant incense. In this age we would be counted in this
communion of all the saints; keep us always in their good and blessed company. In
their midst we make every prayer through Christ who is our Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid; for behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; Because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and Holy is His Name; And His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. He has shown might with His arm, He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has given help to Israel, His servant, mindful of His mercy - Even as He spoke to our father - to Abraham and to his posterity forever.

Mary, Mother of grace and Mother of mercy, shield me from the enemy and receive me at the hour of my death.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offense. O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. My offenses truly I know them; my sin is always before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your sight I have done. That you may be justified when you give sentence and be without reproach when you judge. O see, in guilt was I born, a sinner was I conceived. Indeed you love truth in the heart; then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom. O purify me, then I shall be clean; O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow. Make me hear rejoicing and gladness, that the bones you have crushed may revive. From my sins turn away your face and blot out all my guilt. A pure heart create for me, O God, put a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, nor deprive me of your holy spirit. Give me again the joy of your help; with a spirit of fervor sustain me, that I may teach transgressors your ways and sinners may return to you. O rescue me, God, my helper, and my tongue shall ring out your goodness. O Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise. For in sacrifice you take no delight, burnt offering from me you would refuse; my sacrifice, a contrite spirit. A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn. In your goodness, show favor to Zion: rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Then you will be pleased with lawful sacrifice, holocausts offered on your altar. Amen.

O sweet Jesus, Whose overflowing charity for men is requited by so much forgetfulness, negligence and contempt, behold us prostrate before Your altar eager to repair by a special act of homage the cruel indifference and injuries, to which Your loving Heart is everywhere subject.

Mindful alas! that we ourselves have had a share in such great indignities, which we now deplore from the depths of our hearts, we humbly ask Your pardon and declare our readiness to atone by voluntary expiation not only for our own personal offences, but also for the sins of those, who straying far from the path of salvation, refuse in their obstinate infidelity to follow You, their Shepherd and Leader, or, renouncing the vows of their Baptism, have cast off the sweet yoke of Your law.

We are now resolved to expiate each and every deplorable outrage committed against You; we are determined to make amends for the manifold offences against Christian modesty in unbecoming dress and behavior, for all the foul seductions laid to ensnare the feet of the innocent, for the frequent violation of Sundays and holidays, and the shocking blasphemies uttered against You and Your Saints. We wish also to make amends for the insults to which Your Vicar on earth and Your priests are subjected, for the profanation, by conscious neglect or terrible acts of sacrilege, of the very Sacrament of Your Divine love; and lastly for the public crimes of nations who resist the rights and the teaching authority of the Church which You hast founded.

Would, O Divine Jesus, we were able to wash away such abominations with our blood. We now offer, in reparation for these violations of Your Divine honor, the satisfaction You didst once make to Your eternal Father on the Cross and which You dost continue to renew daily on our altars; we offer it in union with the acts of atonement of Your Virgin Mother and all the Saints and of the pious faithful on earth; and we sincerely promise to make reparation, as far as we can with the help of Your grace, for all neglect of Your great love and for the sins we and others have committed in the past. Henceforth we will live a life of unwavering faith, of purity of conduct, of perfect observance of the precepts of the gospel and especially that of charity. We promise to the best of our power to prevent others from offending You and to bring as many as possible to follow You.

O loving Jesus, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary our model in reparation, deign to receive the voluntary offering we make of this act of expiation; and by the crowning gift of perseverance keep us faithful unto death in our duty and the allegiance we owe to You, so that we may all one day come to that happy home, where You with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns God, world without end. Amen.

MOST sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Thee. We are Thine, and Thine we wish to be; but to be more surely united with Thee, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Thy Most Sacred Heart. Many indeed have never known Thee; many, too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Thy Sacred Heart.

Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may quickly return to their Father's house, lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.

Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and the unity of faith, so that soon there may be but one flock and one Shepherd.

Grant, O Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give tranquility of order to all nations; make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise to the divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to It be glory and honor for ever! Amen.

P: Blessed is our God at all times, now and always and forever and ever.

All: Amen

Psalm 142
(Confidence in the Lord)

Lord, listen to my prayer; in your truth give heed to my request and in your justice hear me,

And enter not into judgment with Your servant since of all the living, none is just before You.

The enemy has pursued my soul, he has crushed my life into the ground;

He has forced me to dwell in darkness like those long dead.

My spirit was overwhelmed with grief and within me my heart was troubled.

Remembering the days of old, I meditated on all your deeds, I thought of the works of your hands.

I stretched out my hands to You; like a parched land my soul longed for You.

Listen to me without delay, O Lord: my spirit has failed me;

Turn not Your face away from me nor let me sink in the pit like the others.

Grant that I may hear Your love at dawn for I have placed my hope in You.

O Lord, let me know which way I shall go for I have lifted up my soul to You.

Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies: it is to You that I have fled.

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may your good Spirit lead me over level ground.

For the sake of Your name, O Lord, You will keep me alive;

In Your saving bounty, You will deliver my soul from oppression,
And in Your loving kindness, You will destroy my enemies

And bring to naught all those who grieve my soul, for I am your servant.

The Lord is God (4th tone)
The Lord is God, and He has appeared to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

V. Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his name.

The Lord is God, and He has appeared to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

V. All the nations encompassed me: in the name of the Lord, I crushed them.

The Lord is God, and He has appeared to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

V. This was done by the Lord: it is wonderful in our eyes.

The Lord is God, and He has appeared to us. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Troparion (4th tone)

To the Mother of God let us poor sinners run now diligently and fall down before her in repentance; let us cry out from the depth of our souls: O Lady, in your compassion come to our aid! Make haste, for we are perishing under the multitude of our sins. Do not turn away your servants empty-handed, for you are our only hope.

Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

We will never cease, O Mother of God, although unworthy, to proclaim your power. If you no longer intercede for us, who will deliver us from so many misfortunes? Who would ever have preserved us free until now? We shall never leave you, O Lady, for you always save your servants from all tribulations.

Psalm 50 (Prayer of Repentance)

O God, have mercy on me in the greatness of Your love;

In the abundance of Your tender mercies, wipe out my offense. Wash me thoroughly from malice and cleanse me from sin,
For I am well aware of my malice and my sin is before me always.

It is You alone I have offended, I have done what is evil in Your sight, Wherefore You are just in Your deeds and triumphant in Your judgment. Behold, I was born in iniquities and in sins my mother conceived me.
But You are the lover of truth: You have shown me the depths and secrets of Your wisdom.

Wash me with hyssop and I shall be pure, cleanse me and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear sounds of joy and feasting: the bones that were afflicted shall rejoice.
Turn Your face away from my offenses and wipe off all my sins.

A spotless heart create in me, O God; renew a steadfast spirit in my breast. Cast me not afar from Your face, take not Your blessed Spirit out of me.
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and let Your guiding Spirit dwell in me. I will teach Your ways to the sinners and the wicked shall return to You.
Deliver me from blood-guilt, O God, my saving God, and my tongue will joyfully sing Your justice.

O Lord, You shall open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.

Had You desired sacrifice, I would have offered it, but You will not be satisfied with whole-burnt offerings.

Sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit: a crushed and humbled heart God will not spurn.

In Your kindness, O Lord, be bountiful to Sion; may the walls of Jerusalem be restored. Then will You delight in just oblation, in sacrifice and whole-burnt offerings.

Then shall they offer calves upon your altar.

CANON (8th tone) FIRST ODE
Hirmos

Choir: The people of Israel, having fled from Egypt’s captivity, crossed the sea as through dry land; and so, they cried out in jubilation: let us now sing to our God and Deliver.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: Surrounded by many temptations, O Virgin, to I flee, to be sheltered in your saving care, O Mother of God the Word, our Saviour, deliver me from distress and adversity.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: My passions upset me with their assaults, discouragement fills my soul, restore peacefulness to my disturbed soul. Grant me the peace of your Son, the peace of your God.

All: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Reader: O Virgin who gave birth to Christ our God, I earnestly call on you to deliver me from distress. To you I come, asking for a shelter; it is to you that I raise my heart and my thoughts.

All: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: O you, who alone are the Mother of God and the Mother of Good One, take away from me all disease: disease of my soul and of my body, and make me worthy of God’s assistance and your care.

THIRD ODE
Hirmos

Choir: O Creator of heaven and its most lofty mansions, Builder of the Church on its basis, strengthen my love for You, O supreme goal of our love. You are the strength of the faithful and You are alone the good Lover of mankind.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: I choose you as a shelter and a protection for my life. O Mother of God, O pure Virgin, lead me to safe repose: channel of all good things and firm support of the faithful, O you who indeed are alone worthy of our praise.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: I beseech you, O Virgin: quiet the storm in my soul and dispel the surge of my sadness, for you, O bride of God, have given birth to the Lord: Mother of Christ the Prince of Peace, O you who indeed are alone the all spotless one.

All: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Reader: You who carried within you the Benefactor of all and the Cause of every good favor, let His abundant grace spring forth to all of us. You have the fullness of power, since you’ve given birth to the Christ, the almighty One.

All: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: I am struck down by sickness and by distressing passions. I request your aid, O pure Virgin, hurry and help me now, for I know well that you are a ready treasure of healings perfect and abundant, O All-Blameless One.

The people stand and the choir sing:

Choir: Deliver your servants from all dangers, O Mother of God, for to you after God we flee for shelter. You are our impregnable fortress, our intercessor.

Choir: O Mother of God, worthy of all praise, look down with compassion upon the ills of my afflicted body and heal the infirmities of my soul.

SYNAPTE
Then the priest says:
Have mercy on us, O God, according to your great mercy. We pray You: hear and have mercy.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for our (Arch)bishop N., and for all our brethren in Christ.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health and salvation, for the servants of God, the
members of this parish and for those who are united with us in this prayer to obtain the graces of a holy life. Let us beseech the Lord for each and every one of them, for the benefactors of this holy Church and for us its servants.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for all Orthodox Christians, that the Lord God, the Holy One, will bestow upon them His grace for their eternal salvation, prosper their good works, heal their sick, return safely their absent loved ones, and grant rest to the souls of their departed. Let us say for them all:

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

For You are a gracious God, and we render glory to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever.

All: Amen.

Kathisma (2nd tone)

O fervent intercessor and unassailable rampart; O fountain of mercy and refuge of the world: we eagerly cry out to you: O Lady, Mother of God, hurry and deliver us from tribulations, for you are alone a swift intercessor.

FORTH ODE
Hirmos

The people sit and continue:
Choir: O my Lord, I have heard today of the mystery of Your providential plan and have meditated on Your works: so I glorify Your awesome Deity.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: Pacify the surge of my passions and quiet the storm and turbulence of my sins; for you are the blessed Bride of God and have given birth to the merciful Lord.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: You who bore the Compassionate, the Saviour of those who praise you, O Virgin: grant that I, who put my trust in you, may enjoy the fullness of your kindliness.

All: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Reader: We rejoice, O All-Blameless One, for the special gifts you have granted to us; so we sing a hymn of thanks to you, whom we recognize as truly Mother of God.

All: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: You who are worthy of all praise, our hope and the refuge of our salvation, our defensive and unshaking wall, grant us to be safe from all calamities.

FIFTH ODE
Hirmos

Choir: Give light to our hearts with Your ordinances, O my Lord, and through the power of Your extended arm grant us Your peace, for You are the Lover of Mankind.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: Give me your pure joy, Virgin all pure and immaculate, you who gave birth to the Cause of happiness, and fill my heart with the gladness of your Son, our God.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: Save us from distress, O spotless Mother of God, you who gave birth to Salvation without end, the divine Peace that surpasses human understanding.

All: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Reader: Dissipate the gloom and the darkness of my sinful deeds, and with your radiance fill our souls with joy, O bride of God, who gave birth to the eternal Light.

All: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: Heal the misery of my passions, O spotless one, and make me worthy of your gracious care, and grant me health through your constant and unfailing prayer.

SIXTH ODE
Hirmos

Choir: I pour out before the Lord my humble prayer and to Him I expound my deep sorrow. My soul is filled with intense tribulation and my poor life is too close to the low abyss. And so like Jonah I cry out: “O my God, from corruption deliver!”

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!
Reader: O Virgin, beseech the Lord, your dearest Son, who delivered Himself to a grim death and saved my nature from death and corruption, to which I had been condemned by my many sins. Beseech Him that I may be saved from the hand of my terrible enemy.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: O Virgin, I believe that your fervent prayer will protect me and save me from danger, dispelling every temptation and casting out of my way all the snares of Evil One. So I implore you without cease: make me free from my passions and evil deeds.

All: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Reader: O Maiden, you have been given unto us as a wall behind which we find refuge, as a sure means of salvation for our souls, as a relief from distress and a pure delight. O Lady, save us at all times from our passions and all tribulations.

All: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: Behold, now, how ill I am and sick in bed! There is no healing for my sick body! I come to you and implore your great mercy, for you gave birth to the Saviour of all the world. Deliver me from my disease, raising me from this bed of infirmity.

The people stand and the choir sings:

Choir: Deliver your servants from all dangers, O Mother of God, for to you after God we flee for shelter. You are our impregnable fortress, our intercessor.

Choir: O Mother of God, worthy of all praise, look down with compassion upon the ills of my afflicted body and heal the infirmities of my soul.

SYNAPTE

Then the priest says:
Have mercy on us, O God, according to your great mercy. We pray You: hear us and have mercy.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for our (Arch)bishop N., and for all our brethren in Christ.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health and salvation, for the servants of God, the
members of this parish and for those who are united with us in this prayer to obtain the graces of a holy life. Let us beseech the Lord for each and every one of them, for the benefactors of this holy Church and for us its servants.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for all Orthodox Christians, that the Lord God, the Holy One, will bestow upon them His grace for their eternal salvation, prosper their good works, heal their sick, return safely their absent loved ones, and grant rest to the souls of their departed. Let us say for them all:

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

For You are the King of Peace and the Saviour of our souls and we render glory to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever.

All: amen.
KONTAKION (2nd tone)

Choir: O Never-Failing Protectress of Christians and their ever-present intercessor before the Creator, despise not the petitions of us sinners who have recourse to you, but in your goodness extend your help to us who call upon you with confidence. Hasten, O Mother of God, to intercede for us, O you who have always protected those who honour you!

ANAVATHMI (4th tone) Ascent or Gradual

The choir continues:
From my youth many passions fight against me, but You, O my Saviour, help me and save me.

You, the enemies of Zion, flee in your shame before the Lord. As grass before the fire you shall be withered up.


Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

By the Holy Spirit is every soul filled with life, and through purification it is raised and made bright by the threefold Unity in a holy mystery.

Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Through the Holy Spirit streams of grace overflow to water the whole creation and
bring it to the fullness of life.
Prokimenon (4th tone)

I shall proclaim Your name from generation to generation. (2 times)

Listen, O daughter and see and incline your ear and forget your people and your father’s house, and the King will desire your beauty.

I shall proclaim your name from generation to generation.

Gospel

Reading from the Gospel (Luke 1: 39-48, 56)

Priest: Let us pray to the Lord, our God, to make us worthy of hearing the Holy Gospel. All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)
Priest: Wisdom! Let us stand and listen to the holy Gospel. Peace † to all. All: And to your spirit.
Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke the Evangelist. All: Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You!
Priest: Let us be attentive!

Now in those days, Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town of Juda. And she entered the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth. And it came to pass, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary that the babe in her womb leapt. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and cried out with a loud voice, saying: “Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb! And how have I deserved that the Mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, the moment that the sound of thy greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leapt for joy. And blessed is she who has believed, because the things promised her by the Lord shall be accomplished.” And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; because He has regarded the lowliness of his handmaid; for, behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name; and His love is from generation to generation to those who fear Him. He has shown might in His arm, He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He has put down the mighty from their seat, and has exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has given help to Israel, his servant being mindful of His love. Even as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever.” And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her own house.

Choir: Glory to You, O Lord, glory to You! The choir continues singing:
Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

O Father, O Word, O Holy Spirit, Trinity one in essence, take away the multitude of our iniquities.

Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Through the intercessions of the Mother of God, O merciful One, take away the multitude of our sins.

Have mercy on me, O God in Your goodness; in Your great tenderness take away my iniquities!
Hymn to the Mother of God

O Most Holy Lady, do not entrust me to any human help, but receive the prayer of your servant. Distress is all around me; no longer can I bear the darts of the demons: I have no shelter and no place to hide. My foes are on all sides; I have no relief but in you alone! O Queen of the whole world, the hope and the support of all the faithful, turn not away from my prayer, but do for me whatever is best.

No one of those who runs to you goes away in confusion, O Virgin Mother of God.
He seeks a favor and he obtains a priceless gift that satisfies his need.


O Virgin Mother of God, the joy of the afflicted and the salvation of the sick, save your people; save your community, O peace of those are at war, O quiet harbor of those who are battered by storms O only hope of faithful souls.

Priest: O God, save your people and bless your inheritance. Look upon Your world with mercy and compassion. Raise to glory the Orthodox Christians and shower upon us Your abundant mercies, through the intercession of our all-pure Lady, the Mother of God and ever-virgin Mary; through the power of the precious and life-giving Cross; through the prayers of the honorable and incorporeal Powers of Heaven; of the honorable and illustrious prophet, the Forerunner John the Baptist; of the holy and glorious Apostles worthy of all praise; of our Fathers among the Saints and great oecumenical teachers and
Hierarchs, Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom; (of Athanasius and Cyril the patriarchs of Alexandria); of our Father among the Saints Nicholas the wonder-worker, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia; of the holy, glorious and victorious Martyrs; of our holy and God-bearing Fathers; of the holy and just ancestors of God, Joachim and Ann; [of Saint N., patron of this holy church (or of this holy monastery), of Saint N., whose memory we celebrate today,] and of all the saints, we beseech You, O most merciful Lord, listen to the prayers that we sinners offer You, and have mercy on us.

Reader: Lord, have mercy! (12 times)

Priest: Through the mercy and compassion and love for mankind of Your only-begotten Son, with whom You are blessed together with your all-holy, good and life-giving Spirit, now and always and forever and ever.

All: Amen.

SEVENTH ODE
Hirmos

The people sit and they continue:

Choir: The young men of Judea, who were brought into Babylon in captivity, had the power to trample the flames of the furnace, for they sang to the Trinity: Blessed are You, O our God – the God of our Fathers.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: When You wanted, O Saviour to fulfill in Your bounty for us Your saving plan, then You dwelt in the arms of the holy Virgin Mother, giving her the world to protect. Blessed are You, O our God – the God of our Fathers.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: O most pure Virgin Mother, pray the merciful One to whom you have given birth so that we may be freed from all sins and all uncleanness, and cry out with unshaken faith: “Blessed are You, O our God – the God of our Fathers.

All: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Reader: You established Your Mother as a wealth of salvation, a flowing source of life, a fortress for protection, a door open for penance, for those who cry out to You in faith: “Blessed are You, O our God – the God of our Fathers.
All: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: Grant, we pray, O Mother of God, to our bodies and souls remedy from all disease, for anxiously we flee for salvation under your wings, O immaculate Virgin, Mother of our Lord and Christ, the Saviour of our souls.

EIGHTH ODE
Hirmos

Choir: The King of Heaven, to whom the orders of angels offer praise, exaltation, and worship let us highly honour forever and ever.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: Virgin and Maiden, turn not away from your children, who with faith run to you for assistance. They praise and exalt you forever and ever.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: A flow of healings you pour upon those who hymn you with assurance, O all- spotless Virgin, praising and exalting your birthgiving forever.

All: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Reader: O most pure Virgin, you heal my weakness of spirit and the sickness of my weary body; therefore, gracious Lady, I’ll sing to you forever.

All: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: O favored Virgin, you drive away the temptations and the sudden attacks of my passions, so I sing your praises forever and ever.

NINTH ODE
Hirmos

Choir: O Virgin immaculate, by you we have been saved; we shall proclaim that you are truly the Mother of God, and with the hosts of angels we glorify your name.

All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: O Virgin, do not despise how my tears are flowing, for you are Mother of Christ the Compassionate, who wipes away from all faces the tears of weeping hearts.
All: O most holy Mother of God, save us!

Reader: O Virgin pour in my heart rivers of rejoicing, for you received all the fullness of happiness, and cast away, holy Mother, the sadness of my sins.

All: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Reader: O Virgin, enlighten us with the beams of your light, and cast away from us our gloomy ignorance – we who proclaim with devotion that you are Mother of God.

All: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Reader: In this valley of distress, overcome by sickness, I cry to you: in your mercy restore me. Replace my weakness by power, turn my disease into health.

Megalynarion (8th tone)

All: It is fitting and right to call you blessed, O Theotokos, the ever-blessed and all- blameless, and the Mother of our God, higher in honour than the Cherubim and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim. You gave birth to God the Word in virginity. You are truly Mother of God: you do we exalt.

The priest incenses the holy table, the icon of the Mother of God, and the people while they say:

Let us sing the praise of the Virgin more lofty than Heaven and more pure than the shining stars. Let us praise, O faithful, the Queen of all creation who has delivered us from the curse.

My body ails and my soul is sick because of the multitude of my sins. To you I come for shelter, O Woman full of grace: be my help, O you the hope of those who are beyond all hope!

O Lady, Mother of the Saviour, receive the supplications of your unworthy servants: deign to intercede before your Son; be our mediator, O Queen of creation!

O Mother of God, worthy of all praise, we sing to you this hymn, exulting joyfully: O Mother of God, together with the Forerunner and with all the saints, pray that your Son may have mercy on us.


O you all the hosts of angels, and you the Forerunner, and you the Twelve Apostles, and you all the saints, pray with the Mother of God for the salvation of our souls.

The priest, standing before the icon of the Mother of God, makes a deep reverence and says:

May the lips of the heretics be sealed, of those who refuse to bow before your honorable and peace-giving icon, painted by Luke the apostle and great saint.

Invocation to the Holy Trinity

The people continue:

Holy † God! Holy Mighty One! Holy Immortal One! Have mercy on us! (3 times)

Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

All-Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive us our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, look upon us and heal our infirmities for your name’s sake.
Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Glory be to the Father and the son and the Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever. 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.

And the priest says aloud:

For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever.

All: Amen.

Troparia of Repentance (6th tone)

Singer I: Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us. At a loss for any defense, we sinners offer this prayer to You, the Master: have mercy on us.

Singer II: Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

O Lord, have mercy on us, for we have put our trust in You; rise not in full anger against
us and do not remember our transgressions, but look down upon us even now in the depth of your mercy and save us from our enemies: for You are our God and we are Your people, we are all the work of Your hands, and we constantly call upon Your name.

Singer III: Now and always and forever and ever. Amen.

Blessed Mother of God, open the portal of your deep mercy to us who put our trust in you, so that we may not be brought to confusion, but, through you, we may be delivered from adversity, for you are the salvation of the Christian fold.

SYNAPTE

Then the priest says:

Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your great mercy. We pray You, hear us and have mercy.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for our (Arch)bishop N., and for all our brethren in Christ.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health and salvation, for the servants of God, the members of this parish and for those who are united with us in this prayer to obtain the graces of a holy life. Let us beseech the Lord for each and every one of them, for the benefactors of this holy Church and for us its servants.

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray for all Orthodox Christians, that the Lord God, the Holy One, will bestow upon them His grace for their eternal salvation, prosper their good works, heal their sick, return safely their absent loved ones, and grant rest to the souls of their departed. Let us say for them all:

All: Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Again we pray that this holy place and every city and country place may be spared from famine and pestilence, earthquake and flood, fire and sword, foreign invasion and civil war: that our loving and good God may be gentle, merciful and pliable, and that He may avert from us all threatening danger and save us from His just anger that hangs over us, and that He may have mercy on us.
All: Lord, have mercy! (40 times)

Hear us, O God our Saviour, hope of all those who live at the far ends of the world and of those far out at sea; be kind to us, O Master, forgive us our sins and have mercy on us, for You are the Gracious One and the Lover of Mankind, and we render glory to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and forever and ever.

All: Amen.

APOLYSIS

Glory to You, O Christ God, our Hope, glory to You!

May Christ, our true God, have mercy on us and save us through the prayers of His all- pure Mother, of all the saints, and of the glorious apostles worthy of all praise, for He is truly gracious and the Lover of Mankind.

All: Amen.

FINAL HYMN

The people kiss the icon of the Mother of God during the recitation of this final hymn:

Gracious Virgin, victory will come to those who put their trust in the strength of your arm, for we sinners who stoop with the weight of our sins have none before God to plead for but you.

O Mother of God most high, we bend our knee to you: deliver your faithful servants from every kind of trouble.

You are joy to the distressed, you are strength to the oppressed, you are food to those who sink into despair.

You console all the strangers, you support all the blind, and you come and visit all the sick. You are shelter to the weary, you are comfort to the crushed, you are heavenly assistance to the orphans.

You are the Mother of God Most High, and so we pray to you: hasten, O immaculate one, and save your faithful servants!
In you is all my hope, O Mother of God: place me under the wings of your protection.

All together: Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

O sacred banquet, in which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.

Our Father

Our Father in heaven, holy be your name, your kingdom come, your 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. Amen.

Apostle's Creed

I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Catholic Church,
the communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.

Psalm 6

Lord, do not reprove me in your anger: punish me not in your rage. Have mercy on me, Lord, I have no strength; Lord, heal me, my body is racked; my soul is racked with pain. But you, a Lord, how long? Return, Lord, rescue my soul. Save me in your merciful love, for in death no one remembers you; from the grave, who can give you praise? I am exhausted with my groaning; every night I drench my pillow with tears. My eye wastes away from grief; I have grown old surrounded by my foes. Leave me, all you who do evil; for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will accept my prayer. All my foes will retire in confusion, foiled and suddenly confounded.

Psalm 32

Happy the man whose offense is forgiven, whose sin is remitted. a happy the man to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, in whose spirit is no guile. I kept it secret and my frame was wasted. I groaned all the day long, for night and day your hand was heavy upon me. Indeed, my strength was dried up as by the summer's heal. But now I have acknowledged my sins; my guilt I did not hide. I said: "I will confess my offense to the Lord." And you, Lord, have forgiven the guilt of my sin. So let every good man pray to you in the time of need. The floods of water may reach high but him they shall not reach. You are my hiding place, a Lord; you save me from distress. You surround me with cries of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel with my eye upon you. Be not like the horse and mule, unintelligent, needing bridle and bit, else they will not approach you. Many sorrows has the wicked but he who trusts in the Lord, loving mercy surrounds him. Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord, exult, you just! a come, ring out your joy, all you upright of heart./p>

Psalm 38

O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger; do not punish me, Lord in your rage. Your arrows have sunk deep in me; your hand has come down upon me. Through your anger all my body is sick: through my sin, there is no health in my limbs. My guilt towers higher than my head; it is a weight too heavy to bear. My wounds are foul and festering, the result of my own folly. I am bowed and brought to my knees. I go mourning all the day long. All my frame burns with fever; all my body is sick. Spent and utterly crushed, I cry aloud in anguish of heart. O Lord, you know all my longing: my groans are not hidden from you. My heart throbs, my strength is spent; the very light has gone from my eyes. My friends avoid me like a leper; those closest to me stand afar off. Those who plot against my life lay snares; those who seek my ruin speak of harm, planning treachery all the day long. But I am like the deaf who cannot hear, like the dumb unable to speak. I am like a man who hears nothing in whose mouth is no defense. I count on you, O Lord: it is you, Lord God, who will answer. I pray: "Do not let them mock me, those who triumph if my foot should slip." For I am on the point of falling and my pain is always before me. I confess that I am guilty and my sin fills me with dismay. My wanton enemies are numberless and my lying foes are many. They repay me evil for good and attack me for seeking what is right. O Lord, do not forsake me! My God, do not stay afar off! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my God, my savior!

Psalm 51

Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offense. O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. My offenses truly I know them; my sin is always before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your sight I have done. That you may be justified when you give sentence and be without reproach when you judge. O see, in guilt was I born, a sinner was I conceived. Indeed you love truth in the heart; then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom. a purify me, then I shall be clean; O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow. Make me hear rejoicing and gladness, that the bones you have crushed may revive. From my sins turn away your face and blot out all my guilt. A pure heart create for me, O God, put a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, nor deprive me of your holy spirit. Give me again the joy of your help; with a spirit of fervor sustain me, that I may teach transgressors your ways and sinners may return to you. O rescue me, God, my helper, and my tongue shall ring out your goodness. O Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise. For in sacrifice you take no delight, burnt offering from me you would refuse; my sacrifice, a contrite spirit. A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn. In your goodness, show favor to Zion: rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Then you will be pleased with lawful sacrifice, holocausts offered on your altar.

Psalm 102

O Lord, listen to my prayer and let my cry for help reach you. Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress. Turn your ear towards me and answer me quickly when I call. For my days are vanishing like smoke, my bones burn away like a fire. My heart is withered like the grass. I forget to eat my bread. I cry with all my strength and my skin clings to my bones. I have become like a pelican in the wilderness, like an owl in desolate places. I lie awake and I moan like some lonely bird on a roof. All the day long my foes revile me; those who hate me use my name as a curse. The bread I eat is ashes; my drink is mingled with tears. In your anger, Lord, and your fury you have lifted me up and thrown me down. My days are like a passing shadow and I wither away like the grass.

But you, O Lord, will endure for ever and your name from age to age. You will arise and have mercy on Zion: for this is the time to have mercy; yes, the time appointed has come, for your servants love her very stones, are moved with pity even for her dust. The nations shall fear the name of the Lord and all the earth's kings your glory, when the Lord shall build up Zion again and appear in all his glory. Then he will turn to the prayers of the helpless; he will not despise their prayers. Let this be written for ages to come that a people yet unborn may praise the Lord; for the Lord leaned down from his sanctuary on high. He looked down from heaven to the earth that he might hear the groans of the prisoners and free those condemned to die. The sons of your servants shall dwell untroubled, and their race shall endure before you that the name of the Lord may be proclaimed in Zion and his praise in the heart of Jerusalem, when peoples and kingdoms are gathered together to pay their homage to the Lord.

He has broken my strength in mid-course; he has shortened the days of my life. I say to God: "Do not take me away before my days are complete, you, whose days last from age to age. Long ago you founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish but you will remain. They will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like clothes that are changed. But you neither change, nor have an end. The children of your servants will continue, and their descendants will be established before you."

Psalm 130

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice! O let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleading. If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt, Lord, who would survive? But with you is found forgiveness: for this we revere you. My soul is waiting for the Lord; I count on his word. My soul is longing for the Lord more than the watchman for daybreak. Let the watchman count on daybreak and Israel on the Lord. Because with the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption; Israel indeed he will redeem from all its iniquity.

Psalm 143, Verses 1-11

Lord, listen to my prayer; turn your ear to my appeal. You are faithful, you are just; give answer. Do not call your servant to judgment, for no one is just in your sight. The enemy pursues my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me dwell in darkness like the dead, long forgotten. Therefore my spirit fails; my heart is numb within me. I remember the days that are past: I ponder all your works. I muse on what your hand has wrought and to you I stretch out my hands. Like a parched land my soul thirsts for you. Lord, make haste and answer; for my spirit fails within me. Do not hide your face lest I become like those in the grave. In the morning let me know your love, for I put my trust in you. Make me know the way I should walk: to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies; I have fled to you for refuge. Teach me to do your will for you, O Lord, are my God. Let your good spirit guide me in ways that are level and smooth. For your name's sake, Lord, save my life; in your justice save my soul from distress.

We give You thanks, Almighty God, for all your blessings: who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive from your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

O golden thurible, who carried the blessed burning coal, taken from the sanctuary, which forgives sins and destroys crimes: it is the Word of the Lord made flesh in you, who offered himself to his Father, incense and an acceptable sacrifice.

We adore you, O Christ, together with your compassionate, heavenly Father, and your Holy vivifying Spirit, because you have come and have saved us.

O Lord our God, as you once destroyed the walls of Jericho by means of the hand of Joshua your servant, son of Nun, so destroy the walls of my sins and of the sins of your people by means of the hands of me your servant.

God of the spirits and of all flesh, who have destroyed death and annihilated the devil and given life to your world, may you yourself, O Lord, grant to the soul of your deceased servant N. rest in a place of light, a verdant place, a place of freshness, from where suffering, pain, and cries are far removed. Do You, O good and compassionate God, forgive every fault committed by him in word, work, or thought; because there is no man who lives and does not sin. You alone are without sin and your justice is justice throughout the ages and your word is truth.

Since you, O Christ our God, are the resurrection, the life and the repose of your deceased servant N., we give you glory together with your un-begotten Father with your most holy, good, and vivifying Spirit, now and always and for ever and ever.

O King of peace, give us your peace and pardon our sins. Dismiss the enemies of the Church and protect her, so that she never fail.

Emmanuel our God is in our midst in the glory of the Father and of the Holy Spirit.

May he bless us and purify our hearts and cure the sicknesses of our soul and body.

We adore you, O Christ, with your good Father and the Holy Spirit, because you have come and have saved us.

Before the tremendous throne of your majesty, at the exalted place of your divinity, the majestic seat of your glory and the sublime throne of your sovereignty, where your servants the Cherubim continuously sing hymns and where your glorifiers the Seraphim sing unceasingly the “Sanctus,” we bow down with fear, adore with trembling, give thanks, and glorify you without ceasing, at all times, O Lord of the universe, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for all ages.

Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia:
For the Son you was privileged to bear, alleluia,
Is risen as he said, alleluia.
Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia!
R. For the Lord is truly risen, Alleluia.

V. Do you reject Satan?
R. I do.
V. And all his works?
R. I do.
V. And all his empty promises?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?
R. I do.
V. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?
R. I do.
V. God, the all-powerful Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and forgiven all our sins. May he also keep us faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ for ever and ever.
R. Amen.
(This is a family service that is directed by one of the parents. The family members renew their baptismal vows and sprinkle themselves with the Easter water. It is also led by a priest during Easter Mass.)

May it please you, O Lord, to reward with eternal life all those who do good to us for your Name’s sake. Amen.

You are raised higher than the Cherubim, you are extolled above the Seraphim, because you have drawn down your Son, and have carried him in your arms, and nursed him with your milk! If I say that you are heaven, behold you are worthy of honor more than the heavens of heaven, because he who is above the Cherubim has come and has taken flesh from you without harming your virginity!

Blessed are you O Mary! Queen,

O immaculate lamb, O Mother of the King!

Your name will be blessed in all times

by the mouths of the faithful, who will shout out saying: Hail Mary! To you a holy “Ave”!

Hail to her who is worthy of honor more than all the earth!

Hail Mary! A holy “Ave”!

Hail to the Virgin of all sorrows! Hail Mary! A holy “Ave”!

Hail to the Queen, to her who is the daughter of the King! Hail Mary! A holy “Ave”!

Hail to the new heaven that is now on earth! Hail Mary! A holy “Ave”!

Hail to her of whose greatness the patriarchs were proud! Hail Mary! A holy “Ave”!

Hail to her whose honor the prophets foretold! Indeed, we beg you, O Mary, O queen, intercede for us with Christ the King.

And you, O Lord, through the intercession of the Mother of God, Holy Mary, give us the grace of the forgiveness of our sins.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if you were already there, and I unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen

We fly to your patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

Down in adoration falling,
Lo! the sacred host we hail;
Lo! o'er ancient forms departing,
Newer rites of graces prevail;
Faith for all defects supplying,
Where the feeble senses fail.
To the everlasting Father,
And the Son, who reigns on high,
With the Holy Ghost proceeding
Forth from each eternally,
Be salvation, honor, blessing,
Might and endless majesty.
Amen.

V. You gave them bread from heaven.
R. And therein was sweetness of every kind.

Let Us Pray.
O God, Who, under this wonderful Sacrament,
has left unto us the memorials of Your Passion;
grant us, we beseech You, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of Your Body and Your
Blood, that we may constantly experience within us the fruit of Your redemption. You who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

O God, we praise You, and acknowledge You to be the supreme Lord. Everlasting Father, all the earth worships You. All the Angels, the heavens and all angelic powers, All the Cherubim and Seraphim, continuously cry to You: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts! Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Your glory. The glorious choir of the Apostles, The wonderful company of Prophets, The white-robed army of Martyrs, praise You. Holy Church throughout the world acknowledges You: The Father of infinite Majesty; Your adorable, true and only Son; Also the Holy Spirit, the Comforter. O Christ, You art the King of glory! You art the everlasting Son of the Father. When You took it upon Yourself to deliver man, You didst not disdain the Virgin's womb. Having overcome the sting of death, You opened the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers. You sit at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father. We believe that You will come to be our Judge. We, therefore, beg You to help Your servants whom You hast redeemed with Your Precious Blood. Let them be numbered with Your Saints in everlasting glory.

V. Save Your people, O Lord, and bless Your inheritance!
R. Govern them, and raise them up forever.
V. Every day we thank You.
R. And we praise Your Name forever, yes, forever and ever.
V. O Lord, deign to keep us from sin this day.
R. Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us.
V. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, for we have hoped in You.
R. O Lord, in You I have hoped; let me never be put to shame.

When the essence of the sweetness of your love, O Lord our God, will make itself felt in us, and when our souls will be enlightened by the knowledge of your truth, then will we be worthy to go forth to meet your beloved Son as he comes from heaven and there render thanks and glorify you unceasingly in your victorious Church, full of help and happiness, because you are the Lord and Creator of everything, through all ages.

For all the help and the incomprehensible graces that you have granted we give you thanks and we glorify you unceasingly in your victorious Church, full of every help and happiness, because you are Lord and Creator of everything, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, through all ages.

“Lakhu Mara”: To you, O Lord of the universe, we proclaim our confession, and we glorify you, Jesus Christ, because you are the resurrection of our bodies and the savior of our souls.

You indeed, Lord, are the resurrection of our bodies and the good savior of our souls and the everlasting keeper of our life, and we are bound to thank you, adore and glorify you at every moment, O Lord of the universe through all ages.

Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful Guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

Visit, we beg you, O Lord, this dwelling, and drive from it all snares of the enemy: let your holy Angels dwell herein, to keep us in peace; and let your blessing be always upon us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

We give You thanks, Almighty God, for all your blessings: who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,
and in our souls take up Your rest;
come with Your grace and heavenly aid
to fill the hearts which You hast made.
O comforter, to You we cry,
O heavenly gift of God Most High,
O fount of life and fire of love,
and sweet anointing from above.

You in Your sevenfold gifts are known;
You, finger of God's hand we own;
You, promise of the Father, You
Who dost the tongue with power imbue.

Kindle our sense from above,
and make our hearts o'erflow with love;
with patience firm and virtue high
the weakness of our flesh supply.

Far from us drive the foe we dread,
and grant us Your peace instead;
so shall we not, with You for guide,
turn from the path of life aside.

Oh, may Your grace on us bestow
the Father and the Son to know;
and You, through endless times confessed,
of both the eternal Spirit blest.