Common Prayers
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the + Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Angelic Salutation
Hail, Mother of God, Virgin Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb; for you gave birth to Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of our souls.
Glory Be
Glory to the + Father, and to the + Son, and to the + Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever.
Prayer Before Meals
[+ Sign of the Cross]
May the poor eat and be satisfied, may they who seek the Lord praise Him, and may their hearts live forever.
[Glory be…
Lord, have mercy (3x)]
O Christ our God, bless the food and drink of Your servants, for You are holy, always now and ever, and forever. Amen.
[+ Sign of the Cross]
Prayer After Meals
[+ Sign of the Cross]
We give thanks to You, O Christ, Our God, for having refreshed us with Your earthly good things. Exclude us not from Your heavenly kingdom, but as You came in the midst of Your disciples, O Saviour, and granted them peace, come also to us and save us.
The Father is our hope; + the Son is our refuge; and the Holy Spirit is our protection: O Holy Trinity, our God, glory to You.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth! You are everywhere present and fill 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 Lord.
The Jesus Prayer
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!
Prayer For The Deceased
O God of all spiritual and corporeal beings, You trampled death, broke the power of Satan and granted life to the whole world.
Now, O Lord, grant also rest to the soul of Your departed servant N. in a place of light, freshness, and peace, where there is no pain, sorrow, or mourning.
As a gracious God and loving ankind, forgive him (her) every transgression committed by him (her) in word, deed, or thought, since there is no man alive who has not sinned. You alone are without sin and Your justice is everlasting justice, and Your word is always the truth.
For You are the resurrection, the life and the rest of Your departed servant (name), O Christ our God, and we render glory to You, together with Your Eternal Father, and Your most Holy, gracious, and life-giving Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.
Our Father
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. Amen
Prayer of Repentance
Remit, pardon and forgive, O God, our sins committed voluntarily and involuntarily, by word and deed, knowingly and in ignorance, by thought and purpose, by day and night; forgive all these for You are gracious and love mankind.
Prayer of Saint Ephrem the Syrian (Great Lent)
Lord and Master of my life, spare me from the spirit of indifference, despair, lust for power, and idle chatter.
Instead, bestow on me, your servant, the spirit of integrity, humility, patience, and love.
Yes, O Lord and King, let me see my own sins and not judge my brothers and sisters; for you are blessed forever and ever. Amen.