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Various Prayers
Before Breakfast
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever
and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Our Father, who are 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 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, of the Father and
the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to
the ages of ages. Amen.
Christ our God, bless the food and drink of your servants, for you are
holy always, now and forever and to the ages of
ages. Amen.
Thanksgiving After Breakfast
We thank you, Christ our God, for you have satisfied us with earthly
gifts. Do not deprive us of your heavenly kingdom,
but as you, O Savior, came among your disciples and
gave them peace, come among us also and save us.
Before Lunch
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever
and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Our Father, who are 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 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, of the Father and
the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to
the ages of ages. Amen.
Christ our God, bless the food and drink of your servants, for you are
holy always, now and forever and to the ages of
ages. Amen.
Thanksgiving After Lunch
We thank you, Christ our God, for you have satisfied us with earthly
gifts. Do not deprive us of your heavenly kingdom,
but as you, O Savior, came among your disciples and
gave them peace, come among us also and save us.
Prayers Before Dinner
The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and they who seek the Lord shall
praise him; their hearts shall live to the ages of
ages.
Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever
and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ our God, bless the food and drink of your servants, for you are
holy always, now and forever and to the ages of
ages. Amen.
Thanksgiving After Dinner
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and
forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Lord, you have gladdened our hearts in your creation, and we have
rejoiced in the work of your hands. The light of
your countenance has shined upon us, Lord. You have
gladdened our hearts. We have been satisfied with
the good things of the earth. We shall sleep in
peace and repose in you, for you alone, Lord, have
sustained us in hope.
Prayers Before Study
Most blessed Lord, send the grace of Your Holy
Spirit on me to strengthen me that I may learn well
the subject I am about to study and by it become a
better person for Your glory, the comfort of my
family and the benefit of Your Church and our
Nation. Amen
Christ, the true light, who enlightens and
sanctifies every person coming into the world, let
the light of Your countenance shine upon me (us)
that I (we) may see Your unapproachable light; and
guide my (our) steps in the way of Your
commandments, through the intercessions of Your
all-holy Mother and of all the Saints. Amen.
Prayer After Study
I thank You, Lord our God, that again on this
occasion You have opened my eyes to the light of
Your wisdom. You have gladdened my heart with the
knowledge of truth. I entreat You, Lord, help me
always to do Your will. Bless my soul and body, my
words and deeds. Enable me to grow in grace, virtue
and good habits, that Your name may be glorified,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer Before
Studying the Bible
Master who loves us, shine Your eternal light in our
hearts that we may better know you. Help us to fully
understand Your gospel message. Instill in us
respect for Your holy commandments, that by
overcoming our worldly desires we might life a
spiritual life of thoughts and deeds which pleases
You. We ask this of You, O Christ our god, for You
are the light of our souls and bodies and You we
glorify with Your eternal Father and Your all-holy
good and life-giving Spirit now and forever. Amen.
Shine within my heart, loving Master, the pure light
of Your divine knowledge, and open the eyes of my
mind that I may understand Your teachings. Instill
in me also reverence for Your blessed commandments,
so that having conquered sinful desires I may pursue
a spiritual way of life, thinking and doing all
those things that are pleasing to You. For You,
Christ my God, are my light, and to You I give glory
together with Your Father and Your Holy Spirit, now
and forever. Amen
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