Preserved by them in your holiness, may I always be mindful of your grace and no longer live for myself, but for you, our Master and Benefactor. to judge the living and dead. The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. He will not allow your foot to be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Your good Spirit shall lead me on a level path. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for your names sake. This is effectively fulfilled in us when 'people see our good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven.'" Lord, hear me quickly; my spirit fails. But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity to eternity upon those who fear him, and his righteousness is upon sons of sons, upon those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. Suddenly the Judge will come and everyones deeds will be revealed. Will you work wonders for the dead? Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your names sake. Cleanse us of every stain, and save our souls, gracious Lord. Lord, have mercy. For my soul is filled with evil, And my life draws near to Hades. is worshiped and glorified, You conceived the source of immortality. Who for us men For you only are holy, only you are Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. and the life of the ageto come. Who together with the Father and the Son Amen. Protect us from the gloom of sinful sleep and from all dark pleasures of the night. You have gladdened our hearts. Continue your mercy to those who know you. Do not withdraw your mercy from us, but by the intercessions of our fathers, guide our life in peace. Let this Eucharist be to me joy, health, and gladness. O awesome and ever present protection, do not overlook, O gracious one, our supplications. For you are blessed to the ages of ages. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages. Amen. I believe in one God, Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me from his holy mountain. But I became like a deaf man who does not hear; and I am like a mute who does not open his mouth. And in the Holy Spirit, Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Grant that I may sing to you: Blessed are you, O God of our fathers. Turn not your face away from me, lest I be like those who go down into the pit. Blessed are you, Lord, God of our fathers. Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us, and save us. I know, Lord, that I partake unworthily of your pure body and precious blood, and that I am guilty, my Christ and my God, as I eat and drink condemnation to myself not discerning your body and blood. I owe special thanks to Father Peter Chamberas for reviewing the entire volume and offering many valuable suggestions. Thus I shall bless you while I live, and I will lift up my hands in your name. the only-begotten Son of God, Many rise up against me. Homilies on The Lord's Prayer We must please the divine eyes both with the habit of body and with the measure of voice.". I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. of one essence with the Father He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. All holy one, you are the table of the bread of life, who out of mercy came down from above giving new life to the world.

May Christ our true God have mercy upon us and save us through the intercessions of his most pure and holy Mother, and of all your Saints, for he is a good and loving God. These thoughts make me bold, these thoughts give me wings, my Christ, and seeing your rich kindness towards us, I rejoice and tremble too. Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, you ministers of his, who do his pleasure. Come, let us worship and bow down to God, our king. Each evening we bless you, and we praise your name forever and to the ages of ages. Lord, have mercy. Amen. Lord, all my desire is before you; and my sighing is not hidden from you. Nor will I give you a kiss as did Judas. May your body and your precious blood, Savior, be like fire and light to me, consuming the substance of sins, burning the tares of my passions, and wholly enlightening me to worship your divinity.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us (3). Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. And as you did not cast out the harlot, a sinner like me, who came and touched you, so have compassion on me the sinner who now comes to touch you. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Holy Trinity, glory to you. as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lord, receive our prayers at the present time. and for our salvation Certain individuals and institutions are presented for reference purposes only and may not be under the supervision or jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Amen. I awoke, for the Lord will help me. Lord, I am your servant, and the son of your handmaiden. Amen. Amen. We bless you, O God, most high and Lord of mercy. I believe that you will do this, for you did not send away the harlot who came to you with tears, nor cast out the repenting publican, nor reject the thief who acknowledged your kingdom, nor forsake the repentant persecutor for what he was. Blessed are you, Lord, God of our fathers. Amen. Amen. Lord, grant to keep us this night without sin. Many say to my soul, there is no salvation for him in his God. according to the Scriptures. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Grant me, O Christ, the tears to cleanse the uncleanliness of my heart, that I may in good conscience, faith, and fear approach, O Master, the communion of your divine gifts. Open our mouth and fill it with your praise, that we may be able without distraction to sing and confess that you are God, glorified in all and by all, the eternal Father, with your only begotten Son, and your all holy, good, and life giving Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Send down your mercies upon your people. Lord, teach me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you. If I dare to enter into the bridal chamber, my clothing will accuse me, since it is not a wedding garment; and being bound up, I shall be cast out by the angels.

Direct our lives according to your commandments. Bestow on them and on us your kingdom. Lord, have mercy. For, Master, you do not wish that the work of your hands should perish, nor do you take pleasure in the destruction of human beings, but desire that everyone should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father who take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us, you who take away the sins of the world. All holy Trinity, have mercy on us. We thank you, for you have not destroyed us with our sins, but have continued to love us; and though we were sunk in despair, you have raised us up to glorify your power. Lord, have mercy. Blessed are you, Holy One, enlighten me in your commandments. At all times and in every hour, you are worshiped and glorified in heaven and on earth, Christ our God. Cleanse our thoughts and deliver us from all sorrow, evil, and distress. Let me to hear your mercy in the morning, for in you I have put my trust. May the communion of your immortal Mysteries be for me light and life, freedom from passion, progress, and an increase in more spiritual virtues that I may glorify you, O Christ, for you alone are good. Burn me not as I partake, for you are fire which burns the unworthy. In one, holy, catholic, The Lord shall protect you; the Lord is your shelter at your right hand. My friends and my neighbors drew near me and stood against me. With your saints, O Christ, give rest to the souls of your servants where there is no pain nor sorrow, nor suffering, but life everlasting. Therefore, cleanse me Lord of the defilement of my soul and save me, for you are a loving God. The light of your countenance has shined upon us, Lord. Bless the Lord, all his works, in all places of his dominion. "when we say to him: 'Hallowed be thy name,' we are saying in other words: Make us such, Father, that we may deserve to understand and grasp how great your hallowing is and, of course, that you may appear as hallowed in our spiritual way of life. Most praised Theotokos, establish the Orthodox people, save those whom you have called to govern and grant them victory from above, for you have given birth to God, only blessed one. For I am ready for scourges, and my sorrow is continually before me. Be gracious to me, Master, and do not let my soul see the dark countenance of the evil spirits, but let her be received by your angels bright and shining. Your eyes know my imperfections; in your book already written down are all the acts yet not done. Alleluia. Long in patience, great in mercy and compassion, you love the righteous and show mercy to sinners.

Master, pardon our transgressions.

Homily 5 Forgive Us Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors St. Gregory of Nyssa: The Lord's Prayer, The Beatitudes, Saint John Chrysostom on the Lord's Prayer. For he has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters. The texts above are take from the excellent study guide Saint Gregory of Nyssa's Homilies on the Lord's Prayer: Translation and Study Guide which is available from the Department of Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. by A Monk of St. Tikhon's Monastery. Do not forsake me, Lord, my God, be not far from me. Now that the day has passed, I glorify you, Master, and I entreat that the evening with the night be without offense. Blessed Theotokos, the good earth that grew the unsown wheat that saved the world, make me worthy to eat of it and be saved. You who destroyed the power of Hades by your burial, bury and destroy the devices of the evil spirits through pure thoughts. As a father has compassion upon his son, so has the Lord compassion upon those who fear him. I believe in one God, Amen. Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor chasten me in your wrath. In this assumed nature you underwent the life giving and saving passion: the cross, the nails, the speardeath itself. Alleluia. Amen. Our Father, who are in heaven, hallowed be your name. Lord our God, whatever sins I have committed this day, in word, deed or thought, forgive me, for you are good and love all people. In one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for your names sake. Lord, forgive our sins. When you have had your due and rightful part in these life giving and mysterious gifts, give immediate praise and great thanks to God, and say the following with fervent soul: I thank you, Lord, my God, that you have not rejected me, a sinner, but have made me worthy to partake of your holy Mysteries. Homily 4 Thy Will Be Done Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Sanctify our souls. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will to all people. Amen. As for man, his days are like grass; as a flower of the field, so shall he blossom. "Therefore, when I pray saving "Hallowed be Thy Name," the meaning of these words apply to me actualizing God's blessings. To you belongs praise, to you belongs worship, to you belongs glory, to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Lady, propitiate on my behalf him who was born of you, and preserve me; your supplicant, pure and undefiled, so that by receiving the intelligible pearl I may be sanctified. The Orthodox Christian Faith proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Apostles, and the tradition and life of the living Church worldwide through worship, communion, witness, and service. Long in patience, great in mercy and compassion, you love the righteous and show mercy to sinners.

Burn away my sins with spiritual fire and make me worthy to be filled with your joy, that rejoicing in your goodness, I may magnify your two Comings. Enlighten now my minds eye, open my mouth to study your words and understand your commandments, to do your will and sing to you in heartfelt adoration, and praise your most holy name, of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Your good Spirit shall lead me on a level path; Lord, for your names sake, you shall preserve my life. Lord, have mercy.

Forgive all my transgressions committed in knowledge or in ignorance. I hope that despite this limitation the book proves useful for those who wish an English translation of the daily prayers and services but would also like to have the original Greek text on the facing pages. Now give life to me who am dead in sin. Grant this to me, Savior, and save me. Check the turbulence of our flesh and lull all our earthly and mundane thoughts. I lay down and slept. to judge the living and dead. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen. Always be near me, for you are merciful, compassionate, and loving. Amen. They shall fall by the sword; they shall be a portion for jackals. of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, But my enemies live and become stronger than me.

who spoke through the prophets. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father and the Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Lord, why have they multiplied who afflict me? Amen. In your truth, give ear to my supplications; in your righteousness, hear me. Amen. by Theodore G. Stylianopoulos, 2003 Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to ages of ages. 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. God and Word of God, may the ember of your body light up my darkness, and may your blood cleanse my defiled soul. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and 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. and apostolic Church. Who proceeds from the Father, Make haste to help me, Lord of my salvation. and he suffered and was buried; And he rose on the third day, O Lord, God of my salvation, I have cried out day and night before you. came down from heaven Sanctify our souls. Purify our bodies. Nor will I give you a kiss as did Judas. Now and forever and to the ages of ages. Lord, have mercy. I place all my hope in you, Mother of God. Grant me boldness, my Christ, to say all that I wish. Lord, receive our prayers at the present time. You have smitten me with yearning, O Christ, and with your divine love you have changed me. My hope is the Father; my refuge, the Son; my protection, the Holy Spirit. The information contained on the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is for informational purposes only. He was crucified for us For you only are holy, only you are Lord, Jesus Christ, to the glory of God the Father. But you, O Christ, my God, justified the publican, and showed mercy to the Canaanite woman, and opened the gates of paradise to the thief. But I was humbled exceedingly. Come, let us worship and bow down to Christ, our king and God. But you who gave birth to the true Light, enlighten the spiritual eyes of my heart. You who have voluntarily given me your flesh as food, who are a burning fire to the unworthy, do not consume me. , Lord, hear my prayer. May your pure body and sacred blood become for me, loving God, forgiveness of sins, communion with the Holy Spirit, eternal life, and estrangement from passion and affliction. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among all people (3). Master, pardon our transgressions. Entreat your Son and our Lord and Master, using your boldness as a mother, so that he may open to me the loving mercy of his goodness, overlook my numberless transgressions, turn me to repentance, and make me an acceptable doer of his commandments. Glory to you, King, God almighty, who through your divine and loving providence have consented that I, an unworthy sinner, should rise from sleep and obtain entrance into your holy house. Raise me up in due time that I may glorify you, for you are blessed, together with your only begotten Son, and your all holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. of one essence with the Father Now that the day has come to a close, I thank you, Lord, and entreat that the evening and the night be sinless. Amen. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Your name is praised and glorified from all ages. Master, pardon our transgressions. true God of true God, Let us consider that we are standing in Gods sight. Lord, have mercy. Important Commentaries on the Lord's Prayer, Saint Gregory of Nyssa Five Grant peace to your commonwealth, and to our souls your great compassion. Alleluia. And make me worthy without condemnation to partake of your pure Mysteries for the forgiveness of sins and life eternal. Having aroused me from sleep and bed, O Lord, enlighten my mind and open my heart and lips that I may sing to you, Holy Trinity: Holy, holy, holy are you, O God. Lord Jesus Christ, you received the children who came to you, receive also from the lips of your child this evening prayer. Lord my God, I know that I am not worthy, nor sufficient, that you should come under the roof of the house of my soul, for it is entirely desolate and in ruins, and you do not have a worthy place in me to lay your head. Receive me today, Son of God, as a partaker of your mystical Supper. We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. For to you has been given grace to intercede for us. Who shall ascend to the hill of the Lord? My heart is troubled, and my strength has failed me; and the light of my eyes, it also has gone from me. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your names sake. Who together with the Father and the Son begotten, not created, Make your servant a child of light. Surround us with your holy angels that, guarded and guided by their host, we may arrive at the unity of the faith and the understanding of your ineffable glory. We magnify you, the true Theotokos. Am. ", Explanation of the Lord's Prayer by St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite - An Excerpt from Concerning Frequent Communion A sacrifice to God is a broken spirit; God will not despise a broken and a humbled heart. On the awesome day of judgment, save me from eternal punishment and make me an inheritor of the ineffable glory of your Son, our God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay. Do not spurn me an accused sinner, though I have made myself completely useless by my shameful thoughts, words, and deeds and through indolence have become a slave to the pleasures of life. From my youth, having been exalted, I was humbled and brought to distress. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for your names sake. For behold, trusting in your mercy, I eat your body and drink your blood. I said in my ecstasy, every man is a liar. Amen. Lord, have mercy.

For I said, never let my enemies rejoice over me, and when my feet are shaken, they magnify themselves against me. You made your holy disciples precious vessels by the coming of the Comforter, the Spirit. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

who spoke through the prophets. as we forgive those who trespass against us; In your righteousness, you shall bring my soul out of trouble, and in your mercy, you shall utterly destroy my enemies. 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.