ST. JUDE MISSION - Tokyo, Japan
     
   
Українська 
Православна Церква –
Київського Патріархату 
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Ukrainian Orthoodox
Church - Kyivan
Patriarcharate

 

Helpful Prayers

 

The Jesus Prayer

Lord Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

 

The Lord's Prayer

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 the evil one. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen

 

A Prayer Before a Meal

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Thrice)

・The Lords Prayer

・Lord, have mercy. (Thrice)

・Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts of which we are about to partake, for thou art blessed and glorified; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. (or They that hunger shall eat and be satisfied, they that seek after the Lord shall praise him; their hearts shall live forever.)

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

A Prayer After a Meal

Blessed is God, who is merciful and nourisheth us from His bounty by His grace and compassion, always, now and forever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

 

A Prayer for Travelers

O Lord Jesus Christ our God, the true and living way, be thou, O Master, my companion, guide and guardian during my journey; deliver and protect me from all danger, misfortune and temptation; that being so defended by thy divine power, I may have a peaceful and successful journey and arrive safely at my destination. For in thee I put my trust and hope, and to thee, together with thy Eternal Father, and the All-holy Spirit, I ascribe all praise, honor and glory: now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

 

A Prayer Before a Task

Almighty God, our Help and Refuge, Fountain of wisdom and Tower of strength, who knowest that I can do nothing without thy guidance and help; assist me, I pray thee, and direct me to divine wisdom and power, that I may accomplish this task, and whatever I may undertake to do, faithfully and diligently, according to thy will, so that it may be profitable to myself and others, and to the glory of thy Holy Name. 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.

 

Prayer of St. Ephraim (Lenten Prayer)

O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, despair, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own transgressions, and not to judge my brother, for blessed art Thou, unto ages of ages. Amen.

 

Prayer of Metropolitan Philaret

O Lord, I know not what to ask of Thee. Thou alone knowest what are my true needs. Thou lovest me more than I myself know how to love. Help me to seek my real needs which are concealed from me. I dare not ask either a cross or a consolation. I can only wait on Thee. My heart is open to Thee. Visit and help me, for Thy great mercy's sake. Strike me and heal me, cast me down and raise me up. I worship in silence Thy holy will and Thine inscrutible ways. I offer myself as a sacrifice to Thee. I put all my trust in Thee. I have no other desire than to fulfill Thy will. Teach me how to pray. Pray Thou Thyself in me. Amen.