Orthodox Meditations/Devotions

[Katherine_van_Orvelte]

Cause the Catholic one is cool...

No, really, it is.

I don't mean this as an apologetic, just to post some common Orthodox prayers and meditations. Everyone is free to hijack what's here for their own prayers!


A Morning Prayer:

In rising from sleep to begin another day, O holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I give thanks to you for being so patient with me in your great goodness, for never showing any anger with me in spite of my failings and laziness, and for refusing to let me perish in my transgressions. Instead, you have shown me your great love for mankind over and over again, raising me up from every new trouble I fall into, that again and again I might cry out to you with each new day, praising your almighty power. Now, then, enlighten the eyes of my mind and heart and open my lips to ponder and reflect on your word, to come to an understanding of your commandments, to do your will in all things, and to sing to you from the depths of my heart, forever glorifying your most holy name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: now and forever, and unto ages of ages, amen.

 

[Katherine_van_Orvelte]

Just in case you pray at night and don't want to be left out:


A Night Prayer:

O eternal God and sovereign ruler of all that is! You have given me the grace of living another day and of singing your praises as another night is about to descend on us. Forgive me the sins I have committed in thought or word or deed throughout the day that has passed, purify my humble soul of every stain of flesh or spirit, and enable to sleep peacefully throughout this night. Then, rising from my humble bed, let me do everything in a manner that will please your most holy name, tomorrow and every day of my life. Deliver me, Lord, from all evil, whether of body or soul, and from useless and foolish thoughts, and enable me to be victorious over every temptation.
For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: now and forever, and unto ages of ages, amen.

 

[Deb7777]

Cause the Catholic one is cool...

No, really, it is.

I don't mean this as an apologetic, just to post some common Orthodox prayers and meditations. Everyone is free to hijack what's here for their own prayers!


A Morning Prayer:

In rising from sleep to begin another day, O holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I give thanks to you for being so patient with me in your great goodness, for never showing any anger with me in spite of my failings and laziness, and for refusing to let me perish in my transgressions. Instead, you have shown me your great love for mankind over and over again, raising me up from every new trouble I fall into, that again and again I might cry out to you with each new day, praising your almighty power. Now, then, enlighten the eyes of my mind and heart and open my lips to ponder and reflect on your word, to come to an understanding of your commandments, to do your will in all things, and to sing to you from the depths of my heart, forever glorifying your most holy name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: now and forever, and unto ages of ages, amen.

Thanks for the kind words, its good to share with one another, God bless.

 

[Katherine_van_Orvelte]

Prayer for today: The banishment of Adam and Eve from Paradise

O you who are the source of wisdom and understanding, * who instruct the ignorant and champion the needy: * Strengthen our hearts and make us understand. * Put words on our lips, O word of God, * for we will not prevent our lips from crying out to you, O most merciful Lord: * Have mercy on us in your compassion, * for we have fallen.

 

[Katherine_van_Orvelte]

The Lenten prayer:

Canon of St. Andrew of Crete

O Lord and master of my life! Dispel from me the spirit of discouragement and slothfulness, of ambition and vain talk!
Prostration.

Instead, give me the spirit of prudence and humility, of patience and charity.
Prostration.

Yes, my king and Lord, let me look at my own sins and refrain from judging others: For you are bless'd unto ages of ages, amen.
Prostration.

Then, with three lesser reverences:

O God, have mercy on me, a sinner!
O God, in your mercy wipe out my sins!
I have sinned very often, Lord; forgive me!