The Ordinary Beginning

In the name of the + Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever.

Glory Be to You, our God, Glory be to You!

Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, present in all places and filling 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.

Holy +God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us. (3 times)

O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, cleanse us of our sins. O Master, pardon our transgressions. O Holy One, heal our infirmities for your name's sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3 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 yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever.

Morning Prayer

Awakening from sleep I worship you, O Blessed God, and offer the angelic hymn to You, O powerful Lord: Holy, holy, holy are you, O God! Through the intercession of your heavenly hosts, have mercy on me.

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

O Lord, You have lifted me up from my bed and from sleep, now enlighten my mind, open my heart and my lips that I may sing to you, Holy Trinity. Holy, holy, holy are You, O God! Through the prayers of all your saints, have mercy on me.

Now, and ever, and forever. Amen.

The Judge shall come suddenly and the deeds of all shall be brought to light. In fear I cry out at the break of day: Holy, holy, holy are You, O God! Through the prayers of the Mother of God, have mercy on me.

Lord, have mercy. (12 times)

I give thanks to You, O Holy Trinity, because of Your great goodness and endless patience. You did not become angry with me, a slothful and sinful being; nor did You destroy me because of my transgressions. But, as always, You have shown Your love for mankind and have raised me up as I lay in despair so that I might recite the morning prayers and sing the praises of Your power. Enlighten the eyes of my understanding so that I may meditate on Your words, understand Your commandments, and accomplish Your will. Open my mouth so that I may sing to You in sincere praise, and that I may proclaim Your most holy Name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.

Come let us adore + the King, our God.

Come let us adore + Christ, the King and our God.

Come let us adore + and bow down to the only Lord Jesus Christ, the King and our God.

Evening Prayer

(Say the Ordinary Beginning.) Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us. Since we have no defense, we sinners offer this supplication to You, our Master; have mercy on us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Lord, have mercy on us, for in you we place our hope. Be not exceedingly mindful of our transgressions; but look upon us even now with mercy and deliver us from our enemies. For You are our God and we are Your people; we all are the work of Your hands, and we call upon Your name.
Now and ever, and forever. Amen.
Open unto us the doors of mercy, O blessed Mother of God, that we, who place our trust in you, may not perish; but that through you we may be delivered from misfortune. For you are the salvation of all Christians.
Lord, have mercy.(12 times)
O eternal God and Ruler of all creation, You have allowed me to reach this hour. Forgive the sins I have this day committed by word, deed, or thought. Purify me, O Lord, from every spiritual and physical stain. Grant me to rise from this sleep to glorify You by my deeds throughout my entire life and that I may be victorious over every spiritual and physical enemy which fights against me. Deliver me, O Lord, from all vain thoughts and evil desires, for Yours, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
O loving Mother of our most gracious King, O pure and blessed Virgin Mary, pour forth into my restless soul the grace of your Son, our God. Lead me by your prayers to salutary deeds that I might spend my whole life without fault and attain paradise through you, O Virgin Mother of God; for you are pure and blessed forever. Amen.
O Guardian Angel, protector of my soul and body, to your care I have been entrusted by Christ. Obtain for me the forgiveness of the sins committed by me this day. Protect me from the snare of my enemy that I may never more offend God by sin. Pray for me, your sinful and unworthy servant, that through your help I may become worthy of the grace and mercy of the Most Holy Trinity and of the immaculate Mother of our Lord God, Jesus Christ.
< We are yours, O Mother of God. Since you have delivered us from all tribulations we give thanks to you by dedicating songs of victory to you, O Saving Champion. In your invincible might, deliver us from all dangers that we may exclaim to you: Hail, full of grace!
O most glorious, ever-virgin Mother of God, offer up our prayers to your Son, and our God, so that through you, Mother of God, He may save our souls. I place all my hope in you, Mother of God. Do not turn away from me, a sinner; for I need your help and intercession. Have mercy on me, for my soul hopes in you.
The Father is my hope; the Son is my refuge; and the Holy Spirit my protection. O Holy Trinity, glory be to you!
It is truly proper to glorify You, who have borne God, the ever-blessed, immaculate, and the Mother of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, who, a virgin, gave birth to God the Word; you, truly the Mother of God, we magnify.
Hymn of the Evening
O joyful light! Light and Holy Glory of the Father Immortal, the heavenly, holy, the Blessed One; O Jesus Christ. Now that we have reached the setting of the sun, and see the evening light, we sing to God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is fitting at all times to raise a song in praise in measured melody to You, O Son of God, the Giver of Life. Behold the universe sings your glory.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten, born of the Father before all ages. Light of light, true God of true God, begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father, through whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and Mary the Virgin and became man. He was also crucified under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And He rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures. And He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory, to judge the living and the dead, and of his kingdom there will be no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets. In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I profess one Baptism for the remissions of sins. I expect the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Psalm 50

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 all malice and cleanse me from sin;
for I am well aware of my malice and my sins are 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 the 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 the sounds of joy and feasting:
The bones that were afflicted will 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 shall 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 humble 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 Your oblation, in sacrifice and whole-burnt offerings.
Then shall they offer calves upon your altar.

The Praises of Mary

The Hail Mary
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

The Angelic Salutation
Hail Virgin, Mother of God, 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 Saviour and deliverer of our souls. Amen.

The Magnificat
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 fathers - to Abraham and his posterity forever.

Prayer of Paul the Cenobite to the Most Holy Mother of God

O Lady, Bride of God, virginal, pure, immaculate, blameless, without stain or disgrace, who through your birthgiving united God the Word with our human nature, and established a link between our fallen state and the things of heaven; O you, only hope of the hopeless, help of the oppressed, ready protection of those who flee to you and refuge of all Christians: despise me not who am a wretched sinner, who have defiled myself with unclean thoughts, words and deeds, and in my slothfulness have become a slave to the passions of life. Since you are the Mother of God, who is the Lover of Mankind, have mercy, have compassion on me a sinner and prodigal son: accept this prayer from my impure lips, and, with the power of your maternity, beg your Son, my Lord, and my God, that He may open the depths of His loving kindness, forgive my countless sins, convert me to true repentance, and make me faithful to His commands. O you who are compassionate, be my constant companion: in this present life, be with me as an intercessor, as a powerful help to turn away the assaults of my enemies and a guide to salvation; at the hour of my death, be with me to embrace my poor soul and keep away the dreadful sight of the wicked devils; on the terrible day of judgment, deliver me from eternal punishment and make an heir of your Son's glory, through the grace and love for mankind of your Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him and to His Eternal Father and to His all-holy, good and life-giving Spirit we send up all glory, honor and worship, now and always and for ever and ever.

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