St. Gabriel the Archangel


Parish Pilgrimage to Evangelization
Prayers for the growth of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish


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PRAYERS FOR THE DOMESTIC CHURCH

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Gather regularly (preferably daily) at your icon corner or other place of prayer in the home. After a few moments of silence light any candles in your prayer corner and, if you wish, burn incense. Realize that you are dwelling in God's presence and make the sign of the cross three times, quietly saying each time:

O God + be merciful to me, a sinner.
[Throughout these prayers, ' + ' is an indication
that it is proper to make the sign of the cross.]

Then say all or a selection of the following prayers in the order given. When two or more people gather for prayer, one person should say the prayers indicated for the "leader" while the remaining prayers are said in unison or by a single person appointed by the leader. "Amen" should always be said by everybody gathered.

Introductory Invocation

Leader: Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ, + our God, have mercy on us.

Response: Amen.

Glory be to You, + our God, * glory be to You.

Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, everywhere present 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.

Throughout Pascha (i.e. the 40 days of the Easter Season).
The following is prayed three times instead of
"Glory…: Heavenly King…":

Christ is risen from the dead! * By death He conquered death; * and to those in the graves * He granted life.

Customary Beginning Prayers

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

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

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse us of our sins; Master, forgive our transgressions; * Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities for your name's sake.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. * Lord, have mercy.

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

Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us; Lord, cleanse us of our sins; Master, forgive our transgressions; *Holy One, come to us and heal our infirmities for your name's sake.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. *Lord, have mercy.

Glory be to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, * now and ever 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.

Leader: For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever.

Response: Amen

Lord, have mercy. (3 times) * Lord, have mercy. (3 times)

Lord, have mercy. (3 times) * 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

Come, let us adore + our King and God.
Come, let us adore + Christ, our King and our God. *
Come, let us adore + and bow down to Christ, our King and our God.

Psalm 51(50)
When praying with more than one person,
divide the group in two and alternate in praying the verses.

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 I was 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 thrill.

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 will 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,

      burnt offerings wholly consumed.

Then you will be offered

      young bulls on your alter.

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

      now and ever and forever. Amen

 

Throughout Bright Week (the week of Easter),
the following should be prayed instead of Psalm 51(50)

Leader: Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered and let those who hat Him flee from before his face.
Response: Christ is risen from the dead! * By death He conquered death; * and to those in the graves * He granted life.
Leader: As smoke vanishes so let them vanish as was melts before a fire.
Response: Christ is risen from the dead! * By death He conquered death; * and to those in the graves * He granted life.
Leader: So let the wicked perish at the presence of God and let the righteous ones rejoice.
Response: Christ is risen from the dead! * By death He conquered death; * and to those in the graves * He granted life.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made, let us exult and rejoice in it.
Response: Christ is risen from the dead! * By death He conquered death; * and to those in the graves * He granted life.
Leader: Glory be to the Father + and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.
Response: Christ is risen from the dead! * By death He conquered death; * and to those in the graves * He granted life.

Prayer of Repentance

O God, remit, pardon, and forgive my sins committed voluntarily or involuntarily, in word, deed, or thought, with knowledge or in ignorance, with foreknowledge and purpose, by day or by night. Forgive all these for You are gracious + and You love mankind. Amen.

Symbol of Faith

I BELIEVE in one God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, 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 for us 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 remission of sins.
I EXPECT the resurrection of the dead; and the life of the owrld to come. Amen.

Scripture Reading(s)
Use the Church calendar as a guide
or choose a passage yourself.

Hymn to the Mother of God

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 or Troparion of the Day
Now, if available, select and pray a liturgical prayer
appropriate to the feast, commemoration,
or observance of the day.

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.

Prayer of the Hour

Leader: O Good God, in all times and places You are worshipped and glorified both in heaven and on earth. You are long-suffering and generous in your mercy and compassion. You love the just and show mercy to the sinner, calling all people to repentance through the promise of blessings to come. Deem, O Lord, at this very hour, to receive our supplications and to direct our lives in the path of your commandments. Sanctify our souls; purify our bodies; set right our minds; cleanse our thoughts; deliver us from all affliction, trouble, and distress; surround us with your holy angels so that, guided and guarded in their camp, we may attain oneness of faith and the knowledge of your unspeakable glory. For You are blessed + now and ever and forever.

Response: Amen.

The Prayer of Saint Ephrem
This prayer is only said Monday through Friday
during the Great Fast and when other penitential
"days of Alleluia" are prescribed.

O Lord and Master of my life, keep from me the spirit of indifference and discouragement, lust of power, and iddle chatter. + Prostration

Instead grant to me, your servant, the spirit of wholeness of being, humble-mindedness, patience, and love. + Prostration

O Lord and King, grant me the grace to be aware of my sins and not to judge my brothers and sisters, for you are blessed now and ever and forever. Amen.
+
Prostration

Prayer to the Mother of God

O most glorious Ever-virgin Mary, Mother of Christ our God, accept our prayers and present them to your Son and our God that He may, for your sake, enlighten and save our souls.

Prayer of Saint Joannicius

The Father + is my hope, the Son + is my refuge, the Holy Spirit + is my protection: O most holy Trinity, glory be to You.

Special Family Intentions

O Lord, remember your servants (here mention their names and any particular needs)

Remembrance of our deceased loved-ones: O Lord, rest the souls of your departed servants (here mention their names)

Special private supplications or devotions may be made now.

Dismissal

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. * Lord, have mercy.

Leader: Through the prayers of our holy fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ, + our God, have mercy on us.

Response: Amen.

 

Now venerate (kiss) the Holy Cross and, if you wish, any other icons. The leader may also choose to offer the cross or an appropriate icon to be venerated. Partake of or bless yourself with holy water while being mindful of your baptismal commitment. The leader may also bless the family members with holy water using the customary christian greeting

Leader: Christ is among us!

Response: He is and will be.