Prayer Book

Prayers of Preparation Before Holy Communion

A Prayer of St. Basil the Great

O Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, our God, Fountain of life and immortality, Creator of all things visible and invisible; Consubstantial and Co-eternal Son of the eternal Father, who in thine exceeding great love didst become incarnate in the latter days, and was crucified for us ungrateful and wicked children, and by thine own Blood didst renew our nature corrupted by sin; Do thou, O Immortal King, receive me, a repentant sinner; incline thine ear unto me and hear my prayer. I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and I am not worthy to lift up my eyes to the majesty of thy glory, for I have affronted thy goodness, and broken thy commandments, and disobeyed thy laws. But thou, O Lord most loving, long-suffering and merciful, hast not given me over to perish in my sin, but dost ever await my return. For, O Thou who lovest mankind, thou hast said, by thy Prophet, that thou hast no pleasure in the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live. Thou dost not desire, O Master, to destroy the works of thy hands or that they should perish, but willest that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the Truth. Wherefore I, although unworth both of heaven and of earth and of this temporary life, even I, a wretched sinner who had given myself over to every evil desire, despair not of salvation, though I have been wholly subject to sin, a slave to passion, and have defiled thine image within me, who am thy creation and thy work; but trusting in thine infinite compassion, draw nigh unto thee. Receive me, O Lord, thou that lovest mankind, as thou didst receive the sinful woman, the thief, the publican and the prodigal son. Take away the heavy burden of my sins, O Thou that takest away the sins of the world, and healest the infirmities of men, and callest all that are weary and heavy laden to thyself and givest them rest; thou that camest not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance, cleanse thou me from all stain of body and soul and teach me to fulfill holiness in thy fear, that with the witness of my conscience pure, I may receive a portion of thy Holy Gifts, and be united to thy Holy Body and Precious Blood, and may have thee, with thy Father and Holy Spirit, dwelling and abiding in me. And grant, O Lord Jesus Christ, my God, that the partaking of thy precious and Life-giving Mysteries may not be to my condemnation, nor may not through the weakness of my soul and body be received unworthily; but grant that, even unto my last breath, I may partake of a portion of thy Holy Gifts without condemnation, unto the Communion of thy Holy Spirit, as a preparation for eternal Life and for a good defence at thy dread Judgement Seat; so that I, together with all thine elect, may also receive those incorruptible good things which thou hast prepared for them that love thee, O Lord; in whom thou art glorified forever. Amen.

Another Prayer of St. Basil the Great

O Lord, I know that I am unworthy to receive thy Holy Body and Precious Blood; I know that I am guilty, and that I eat and drink condemnation to myself, not discerning the Body and Blood of Christ my God. But trusting in thy loving-kindness I come unto thee who hast said: He that eateth my Body and drinketh my Blood shall dwell in me and I in him. Therefore, O Lord, have compassion on me and make not an example of me, thy sinful servant. But do unto me according thy great mercy, and grant that these Holy Gifts may be for me unto the healing, purification, enlightenment, protection, salvation and sanctification of my soul and body, and to the expulsion of every evil imagination, sinful deed or work of the Devil. May they move me to reliance on thee and to love thee always, to amend and keep firm my life; and be ever in me to the increase of virtue, to the keeping of the Holy Spirit, and as a good defence before thy dread Judgement Seat, and for Life Eternal. Amen.

A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom

O Lord my God, I know that I am not worthy nor sufficient that thou shouldest enter under my roof into the habitation of my soul, for it is all deserted and in ruins, and thou hast not a fitting place in me to lay thy head. But as from the heights of thy glory thou didst humble thyself, so now bear me in my humility; as thou didst deign to lie in a manger in a cave, so deign now also to come into the manger of my mute soul and corrupt body. As thou didst not refrain from entering into the house of Simon the leper, or shrink from eating there with sinners, so also vouchsafe to enter the house of my poor soul, all leprous and full of sin. Thou didst not reject the sinful woman who ventured to draw near to touch thee, so also have pity on me, a sinner, approaching to touch thee. And grant that I may partake of thine All-holy Body and Precious Blood for the sanctification, enlightenment and strengthening of my weak soul and body; for the relief from the burden of my many sins; for my preservation against all the snares of the devil; for victory over all my sinful and evil habits; for the mortification of my passions; for obedience to thy Commandments; for growth in thy divine Grace and for the inheritance of thy Kingdom. For it is not with careless heart that I approach thee, O Christ my God, but I come trusting in thine infinite goodness, and fearing lest I may be drawn afar from thee and become the prey of the wolf of souls. Wherefore I pray thee, O Master, who alone art holy, that thou wouldest sanctify my soul and body, my mind and heart and reins, and renew me entirely. Implant in my members the fear of thee, be thou my helper and guide, directing my life in the paths of peace, and make me worthy to stand at thy right hand with thy Saints; through the prayers and intercessions of thine immaculate Mother, of thy Bodiless Servitors, of the immaculate Powers, and of all the Saints who from all ages have been well-pleasing unto thee. Amen.

A Prayer of St. John of Damascus

O Lord and Master Jesus Christ, our God, who alone hath power to forgive the sins of men, do thou, O Good One who lovest mankind, forgive all the sins that I have committed in knowledge or in ignorance, and make me worthy to receive without condemnation thy divine, glorious, immaculate and life-giving Mysteries; not unto punishment or unto increase of sin; but unto purification, and sanctification and a promise of thy Kingdom and the Life to come; as a protection and a help to overthrow the adversaries, and to blot out my many sins. For thou art a God of Mercy and compassion and love toward mankind, and unto Thee we ascribe glory together with the Father and the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Another Prayer of St. John of Damascus

I stand before the gates of thy Temple, and yet I refrain not from my evil thoughts. But do thou, O Christ my God, who didst justify the publican, and hadst mercy on the Canaanite woman, and opened the gates of Paradise to the thief; open unto me the compassion of thy love toward mankind, and receive me as I approach and touch thee, like the sinful woman and the woman with the issue of blood; for the one, by embracing thy feet received the forgiveness of her sins, and the other by but touching the hem of thy garment was healed. And I, most sinful, dare to partake of thy whole Body. Let me not be consumed but receive me as thou didst receive them, and enlighten the perceptions of my soul, consuming the accusations of my sins; through the intercessions of Her that without stain gave Thee birth, and of the heavenly Powers; for thou art blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.

A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom

I believe, O Lord, and I confess that thou art truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, who didst come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. And I believe that this is truly thine own immaculate Body, and that this is truly thine own precious Blood. Wherefore I pray thee, have mercy upon me and forgive my transgressions both voluntary and involuntary, of word and of deed, of knowledge and of ignorance; and make me worthy to partake without condemnation of thine immaculate Mysteries, unto remission of my sins and unto life everlasting. Amen. Of thy Mystic Supper, O Son of God, accept me today as a communicant; for I will not speak of thy Mystery to thine enemies, neither will I give thee a kiss as did Judas; but like the thief will I confess thee: Remember me, O Lord, in thy Kingdom. Not unto judgement nor unto condemnation be my partaking of thy Holy Mysteries, O Lord, but unto the healing of soul and body

A prayer of Repentance

O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended you, and I sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray to You, O Lord: of Your mercy forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your Grace, to amend my way of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous and offer praise and glory to the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Amen.

A prayer of a sick person

O Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Physician of souls and bodies, who become man and suffer death on the Cross for our salvation, and through Your tender love and compassion did heal all manner of sickness and affliction; visit me O Lord in my suffering, and grant me grace and strength to bear this sickness with which I am afflicted, with Christian patience and submission to Your will, trusting in Your loving kindness and tender mercy. Bless, I pray to You, the means used for my recovery, and those who administer them. I know O Lord, that I justly deserve any punishment You might inflict upon me for. I have so often offended You and sinned against You, in thought, word and deed. Therefore, I humbly pray to You, look upon my weakness, and deal not with me after my sins, but according to the multitude of Your mercies. Have compassion on me, and let mercy and justice meet; and deliver me from this sickness and suffering I am undergoing. Grant that my sickness may be the means of my true repentance and amendment of my life according to Your will, that I may spend the rest of my days in Your love and fear: that my soul, being helped by Your grace and sanctified by Your Holy Mysteries, may be prepared for its passage to the Eternal Life, and there, in the company of Your blessed Saints, may praise and glorify You with Your Eternal Father and Life-giving Spirit. Amen.

Trisagion Memorial Prayer for the Departed

"O God of spirits and of all flesh, Who has trampled down Death and overthrown the Devil, and given life unto Your world, give, we beseech You, eternal rest to the soul of Your departed servant, in a place of brightness, in a place of verdure, in a place of repose, from whence all pain, sorrow, and sighing, have fled away.

Pardon, we beseech You, every transgression which may have been committed, whether by word or deed or thought. For there is no man who lives and does not commit a sin. You only are without sin, Your righteousness is everlasting, and Your word is the Truth.

For You are the Resurrection, and the Life, and the repose of Your departed servant, O Christ our God, and unto You we ascribe glory, together with eternal the Father, and Your Most Holy, and Good, and Life-giving Spirit, now and forever, and for ages to come." Amen

"May our gracious and merciful Lord, who rose from the dead, Christ, our True God, through the intercessions of His Holy Mother and of all the Saints, establish the soul of His departed servant in the mansions of the righteous; give rest in the bosom of Abraham, and number his soul among the just, and have mercy upon us and save us".

Morning Prayers

Thou hast raised me from bed and sleep, O Lord; enlighten my mind and heart, and open my lips, that I may praise Thee, O Holy Trinity: Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God. For the sake of the Mother of God, have mercy upon us.

O Christ, the True Light, Who illuminest and sanctifiest every human being coming into the world: let the light of Thy countenance be turned upon us, that in it we may behold the unapproachable Light. guide our footsteps toward working according to Thy commandments, through the intercessions of Thy most pure Mother, and of all the saints. Amen.

To Thee, O Master Who lovest mankind, I hasten on rising from sleep; by Thy mercy I go forth to do Thy works, and I pray unto Thee: help me at all times, and in all things; deliver me from every evil thing of this world and from the pursuit of the devil; save me and lead me into Thine eternal Kingdom. For Thou art my Creator, Provider and Bestower of every good; wherefore all my hope is in Thee, and to Thee I ascribe glory, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

We bless Thee, O God in the highest and Lord of mercies, Who ever workest great and mysterious deeds for us, glorious, wonderful and countless, Who providest us with sleep as a rest from our infirmities, and as a repose for our bodies tired by labor. We thank Thee that Thou hast not destroyed us in our transgressions, but in Thy love toward mankind, Thou hast raised us up that we might glorigy Thy Majesty. We entreat Thine infinite goodness, enlighten the eyes of our understanding and raise up our minds from the heavy sleep of indolence; open our mouths and fill them with Thy praise, that we may unceasingly sing and confess Thee, Who art God glorified in all and by all, the eternal Father, the Only- Begotten Son, and the All-Holy and Good and Life-Giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Grant unto me, my Lord, that with peace in mind I may face all that this new day is to bring. Grant unto me grace to surrender myself completely to Thy holy will. Instruct and prepare me in all things for every hour of this day. Whatsoever tidings I may receive during the day, do Thou teach me to accept them calmly, in the firm conviction that all eventualities fulfill Thy holy will. Govern Thou my thoughts and feelings in all I do and say. When things unforeseen occur, let me not forget that all cometh down from Thee. Teach me to behave sincerely and reasonable toward every member of my family and all other human beings, that I may not cause confusion and sorrow to anyone. Bestow upon me, my Lord, strength to endure the fatigue of the day and to bear my share in all its passing events. Guide Thou my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to suffer, to forgive, and to love. Amen.

Evening Prayers

And now as we lay down to sleep, O Master, grant us repose both of body and of soul, and keep us from the dark passions of the night. Subdue Thou the assaults of passions. Quench the fiery darts of the Wicked One which are thrown insidiously at us; calm the commotions of our flesh and put away all thoughts about worldly and material things as we go to sleep. Grant us, O god, a watchful mind, chaste thoughts, a sober heart, and a gentle sleep, free from all the fantasies of Satan. And raise us up again at the hour of prayer, established in Thy commandments and holding steadfast within ourselves the remembrance of Thy judgments. Give us the words of Thy glorification all night long, that we may praise, bless, and glorify Thy most honorable and magnificent name, O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O eternal God! Ruler of all creation! Who hast vouchsafed that I should live even down to the present hour, forgive the sins I have committed this day by deed, word or thought. Cleanse, O Lord, my humble soul of all corporal and spiritual stain. And grant, O Lord, that I may during this night have a peaceful sleep, so that on rising from my humble bed, I should continue to praise Thy holy Name throughout all the days of my life, and that I be victorious over all the physical and spiritual enemies battling against me. Deliver me, O Lord, from all vain thoughts that defile me, and from evil desires. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O Lord our God, however I have sinned this day in word, deed or thought, forgive me, for Thou art gracious and lovest mankind. Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep. Send me Thy guardian angel to shield me and protect me from every evil; for Thou art the Guardian of our souls and bodies, and unto Thee we ascribe glory, to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Into Thy hands, O Lord, Jesus Christ, my God, I commend my spirit. Bless me, save me and grant unto me everlasting life. Amen.

Prayers at mealtime

Before Breakfast

O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us! Lord, cleanse us from our sins! Master, pardon our transgressions! Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy name's sake.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

After Breakfast

More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

God is with us, through His Grace and love for mankind, always now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Before Lunch

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.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

After Lunch

We thank Thee, Christ our God, for Thou hast satisfied us with Thine earthly gifts. Deprive us not of Thy Heavenly Kingdom, but as Thou camest among Thy disciples, O Savior, giving them peace, so come to us and save us!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

Blessed is God, Who has had mercy on us and fed us from His rich gifts, through His Grace and love for mankind, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Before Supper

The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall praise Him; their hearts shall live forever!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

O Christ God, bless the food and drink of Thy servants, for Thou art holy, always, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

After Supper

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Your womb became a Heavenly Table, bearing the Heavenly Bread - Christ our God. Whoever eats of Him shall not die, O Birth-giver of God, according to the word of the Nourisher of all.

More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without defilement you gave birth to God the Word: true Theotokos, we magnify you.

Thou, O Lord, hast made us glad by Thy works; in the works of Thy hands shall we rejoice. Lift up the Light of Thy countenance upon us, O Lord! Thou hast put joy in my heart. With teh fruit of wheat, wine and oil have we been satisfied. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for Thou alone, O Lord, makest me to dwell in hope.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy! (3 times)

God is with us, through His Grace and love for mankind, always now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Before Meals

+ In the Name of the Father, and of the

Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)

Then

O Christ our God, bless the food and drink of Your servants, for You are Holy always;

now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

After Meals

+ Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)

Then

Blessed is God, who is merciful unto us and nourishes us from His bounteous gifts by His grace and compassion, always, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Various Prayers

A Prayer Before Reading the Bible

Master Who loves mankind, illuminate our hearts with the pure light of your divine knowledge and open the eyes of our mind to understand the teaching of Your Gospel. Instil in us also the fear of Your blessed commandments, that we may overcome all carnal desires, entering upon a spiritual life and understanding and acting in all things according to Your holy will. For You are the enlightenment of our souls and bodies, O Christ God, ad to You we give glory together with Your eternal Father and Your all-holy, gracious and life-giving Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.

A Prayer for the Acceptance of God's Will

Lord, I do not know what to ask of You. You alone know what my real needs are. You love me more than I myself know how to love. Help me to see my real needs which are hidden from me. I am afraid to ask for either a cross or consolation. I can only wait on You. My heart is open to You. Visit me and help me for the sake of Your great mercy. Strike me and heal me, cast me down and raise me up. In silence I worship Your holy will and Your ways which are beyond my understanding. I offer myself as a sacrifice to You. I put all my trust in You. I want nothing more than to fulfill Your will. Teach me how to pray. Pray Yourself in me. Amen.
A Prayer in Times of Despair

Lord, it is so easy to walk with You when things go well and nothing seems wrong. Yet, now I feel as Peter must have felt as he saw You walk towards him on the open sea. He tried to come to You and then lost hope and began to sink. When I am down, come to me as You came to Peter. Help me, even though my faith seems weak.

Engagement

Lord, our God, we, your  children,  now  offer thanks  for all the blessings that you have showered on us today even as  we are  unworthy and sinful.

O! Heavenly bridegroom, you came to prepare human race as a bride for you. Lord  bless us to become your bride. Fill this bridegroom , your beloved son ------- and  the bride , your beloved daughter -------------, with love so that they will love  each other as the Church is to love you and  live  for you. Help them  to consider  each other  important and first in  their lives. Guide  them to care for each other more than  they care for their own personal selves. Let your  love for the Church be a model for them in their married life. Help them to bear witness to  your love for humanity.  May their wedded life be a stepping stone and preparation for the eternal  banquet  in your kingdom. Stretch forth Your  invisible hand over  them as we are sealing the agreement for their wedding.  Send  your   blessings  on them to start a home  where heavenly joy overflows. Help them to face the new  walk of life confidently,  believing that you are with  them  always , as you have promised it to  your blessed apostles.   Bless their parents , and all their  beloved ones.  Kindly bless every one who are here for the celebrations of  this  engagement  ceremony. 

 St. Mary , the blessed mother,   St.Thomas and St.Gregorios, intercede for  these our  children and all of us.

Lord, Make our departed ones  find happiness before your holy throne. May Thy blessed Name be glorified  through everything we do. We offer thanks and adoration to you now and in all the days of our lives.

 PRAYER  WHEN  THE ENGAGEMENT IS DONE

O Lord our heavenly father, we your children who are unworthy of your grace, thank you for all the blessings we enjoy from you today and  all the days of our life. O good Lord, fountain of  grace and  source of all blessings, you adorn those who approach you with your  diverse gifts and imperishable  blessings.  By your coming  in the flesh you filled your holy church with the sweet fragrance of your divine wisdom. You adorned her with the imperishable robes of radiant glory and the crown of righteousness. You gave her your holy body and blood as a sign of your covenant with her.

Lord  as we come here before you to seal our agreement for the wedding  of  your children –---------and --------- we pray that you be the mediator  here.  Be with us as we make these decisions.  Bless these betrothal and agreement between these families and their children be made according to your will and blessing.. Protect  them and us by your holy cross. May these our children glorify you  all the days of their lives.  Let their union be for the building of your kingdom on earth. Let their  married life be for your glory.

O Lord  let their promise to each other  come to happy fulfillment. Lord, bless all our families and everyone  present here.

As we  go for this wedding ,  please be with all of us. Keep us safe on our way.  Be with us  as we participate in the  services and the celebrations. Lord, our God, we, your  children,  now  offer thanks  for all the blessings that you have showered on us today even as  we are  unworthy and sinful.

O! heavenly bridegroom , you came to prepare human race as a bride for you. Lord  bless us to become your bride. Fill this bride , our beloved daughter  …………and  the  bridegroom our beloved son…… with love so that  she may love each other as the Church is to love you and  live  for you. Help them  to consider each other  important and first in their lives. Guide them to   care for each other.. Let your  love for the Church be a model for them in their married life. Help them to bear witness to  your love for humanity.  May their wedded life be a stepping stone and preparation for the eternal  banquet  in your kingdom. Stretch forth Your  invisible hand over  them and bless them to begin a truly holy family  as they stand before your  holy altar.  Send  your   blessings  on them to start a home  where heavenly joy overflows. Help them to face the new  walk of life confidently,  believing that you are with  them  always , as you have promised it to  your blessed apostles and saints.

Bless their parents , brothers and sister and all her  beloved ones.

Bless every one who are here.

St. Mary , the blessed mother of God,  St.Thomas the apostle and St.Gregorios and all the Saints, intercede for  our  children. Make our departed ones  find happiness before your throne. May Thy blessed Name be glorified  through everything we do. We offer thanks and adoration to you now and in all the days of our lives.

Let us all praise and magnify the Name of the Lord Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit now and for evermore.  Ameen.     

 WHEN BRIDE  GOES TO CHURCH FOR WEDDING

 Lord, our God, we, your  children,  now  offer thanks  for all the blessings  you have showered on  us even as  we are  unworthy and sinful.  O! heavenly bridegroom, you came to prepare human race as a bride for you. Lord  bless us to become  your bride. Fill this bride, our beloved daughter,  with  love so that  she may love her husband as the Church is to love you and  live  for you. Help her to consider  him  important and first in her life. Give  your guidance to  her to care for him more than   she cares for herself.

Let your  love for the Church be a model for her in their  married life.  Help them to bear witness to  your love for  humanity  May their wedded life be a stepping stone and preparation  for the  eternal  banquet  in your kingdom. Stretch forth Your  invisible hand  over  her and her husband  to be,  as they stand  before your  holy altar. Send  your  blessings on them to start a home  where heavenly joy overflows. Help her  to face the new  walk of life confidently,  believing that your presence is with  her always , as you have promised it to your blessed  apostles.

 Bless her parents , sister, brother  and all her beloved ones.  As we  go for her wedding ,  please  be with all of us. Keep us safe on our way.  Be with us  as we participate in the services and the celebrations.

St. Mary, the blessed mother of God,  St.Thomas the apostle and St.Gregorios and all the Saints, intercede for  our son and  daughter and  for all of us. Make our departed ones find  happiness before your holy throne.

May Thy blessed Name be glorified  through everything  we do. We offer thanks and adoration to you now and for  evermore.

 WHEN BRIDEGROOM  GOES TO CHURCH FOR WEDDING

Lord, our God, we, your  children,  now  offer thanks  for all the  blessings  you have showered on  us,  even as  we are  unworthy and sinful.  O! heavenly bridegroom, you came to prepare human race as a bride for you. Lord  bless us to become  your bride. Fill this bridegroom, our beloved son, with  love so that  he may love his bride as you love the Church. Help him to consider  her  important in his life. Give  him your guidance to care  for her more than   he cares for himself. Let your  love for the Church be a model for him in their  married life. Help them to  bear witness to  your love for  humanity.   May their  wedded life be a preparation  and stepping stone  for the  eternal  banquet  in your kingdom. Stretch forth Your  invisible  hand  over  him and his  bride as they stand  before your  holy  altar. Send  your  blessings on them to start a

home  where  heavenly joy overflows. Help him  to face the new  walk  of life confidently,  believing that your presence is with  him always , as you have promised it to your blessed  apostles. Bless his parents , sister, (brothers)  and all his beloved  ones. 

As we  go for his wedding ,  please  be with all of us. Keep us safe on our way.  Be with us  as we participate in the services and the celebrations. St. Mary , the blessed mother of God,  St.Thomas the apostle and St.Gregorios and all the Saints,, intercede for  our son and  daughter and for all of us. Make our departed ones find  happiness before your holy throne.

May Thy blessed Name be glorified  through everything we do. We offer thanks and adoration to you now and for  evermore. By the  prayers of  the blessed mother and all the saints may all these come true in our lives.  Amen

 Engagement

o! Lord  our heavenly father, we Thy children who are unworthy of your grace, thank you for all the blessings we enjoyed from you today and  in all the days of our life.

O! Lord, full of goodness, fountain of grace and source of blessings, You adorn those who approach you with your diverse gifts and imperishable blessings. By your coming in the flesh, O! Lord,  You filled your holy Church with the sweet fragrance of your divine wisdom. You adorned her with the finest robes of  everlasting glory and  the  crown of righteousness. You entrusted to her your holy blood and  body as a sign of your  covenant  with her.

Lord, as we are here to seal our agreement for the  wedding between  our children  ----------- and ---------,  come and be the mediator here. Be with us as we make these decisions. You have lawfully adorned this betrothal through the apostles and have  entrusted the sacrament of matrimony to us  through them and our holy fathers. Bless this betrothal agreement between these families and their children  --------- and  ----------  and be made according to your will and blessing.

Lord, bless this  assembly. Keep us  all in your good care.

Bless the families of the bride and the bridegroom.        

O! bridegroom of  truth and justice, to whom the souls of pure virgins are betrothed,  make these  your children, through our  humble selves, be worthy for their matrimony. Let sweet  fragrance of virtues rise up from them. May true love, peace , concord and everlasting unity reign between them. Help them O! Lord, to keep purity for each other, both in spirit and body. 

O! Lord, with your love for us, favor them with days of prosperity. Stretch forth thy invisible hand and bless them and protect them by your holy Cross from all evils. May they glorify you all the days of their lives. Let their union be for the building of your kingdom on earth. Let their marriage be for your glory.

By your grace, O Lord, let their promise come to happy fulfillment.

Bless Lord all our families and everyone present here.

May the prayers and intercession of holy Mary, mother of  God,   St. Thomas the apostle of India, St.Gregorios the saint and all the Saints of the Holy Church, be our stronghold.

Let us all praise and magnify the Name of the Lord Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit now and for evermore.  Ameen.

Prayer for students at the beginning of the school year

Dear God, now your children are ready for a new year in school

Some of them are beginning their school life. Be with them when they go into new and unfamiliar surroundings and people.  Be with them  in the lunch line and on the play ground. Give them courage to make new friends. Protect them from all kinds harmful situations. Watch them  on their way to school and back.   Hold forth your light in front of them. Lord guide them  into holy ways

O God, fountain of truth, source of all wisdom, shine  your light upon the darkness of minds and drive all sorts of ignorance and sin.   Give lavishly your wisdom and knowledge, O Lord, to grow into the right knowledge.. Give them quickness of understanding and enlightenment of the mind.

O God who lovingly called the children to you and blessed them, be merciful to your children and bless them all,  now as they are beginning their new school year. You sent the holy Spirit on your disciples and they  became capable to understand heavenly things and spoke in  languages.    Kindly send  your holy spirit on these  your children and bless them to be wise. Give them wisdom and ability to distinguish  good from evil..  Guide them to be god fearing and capable to  learn the true knowledge.   Enrich them with the strength of character resist all kinds of  temptations that will hinder their studies.. Lord help their teachers to be conscientious  and diligent to teach the children good lessons. Help them to choose and do the right things. Keep them safe from sickness and accidents.  Lord bless their parents , brothers and sisters.

We lean on you incessant  mercy. We than you for  your love and blessings on us all the days of our lives.

 May the prayers and intercession of holy Mary, mother of  God,   St. Thomas the apostle of India, St.Gregorios the saint and all the Saints of the Holy Church, be our stronghold.

Let us all praise and magnify the Name of the Lord Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit now and for evermore.  Ameen.

On Graduation  Party

O! Lord  our heavenly father, we Thy children who are unworthy of your mercy and grace, thank you for all the blessings we enjoyed from you today and  in all the days of our life.

O! Lord, full of goodness, fountain of grace and source of blessings, You adorn those who approach you,  with your diverse gifts and imperishable blessings. By your coming in the flesh, O! Lord,  You filled your holy Church with the sweet fragrance of your divine wisdom. You adorned her with the finest robes of  everlasting glory and  the  crown of righteousness. You entrusted to her your holy blood an O! Lord  our heavenly father, we Thy children who are unworthy of your grace, thank you for all the blessings we enjoyed from you today and  in all the days of our life.
 

"To err is human and to forgive is divine" "Please forgive...!!!