PRAYERS OF REPENTENCE Lord our God, You who are good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which

I have committed every day in my life, in thought, word and deed, in body and soul alike. I am truly sorry that I have ever offended You, and I sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray, Lord; mercifully forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve and commit, 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 righteousness and offer praise and glorify the Name of the + Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. LENTEN PRAYER of St Ephraim the Syrian Lord and Master of my life, deliver me from the spirit of laziness, meddling, ambition and gossip. + Prostration Give me, Your servant, the spirit of prudence, humility, patience and love. + Prostration Lord and King, grant that I may see my sins and faults and not judge my brother, for You are blessed forever and ever. Amen. + Prostration (A Prostration is a humble offering of the body during prayer. While making the sign of the cross, bow down to your knees and touch your forehead to the ground. Then rise and repeat.)

TRISAGION PRAYERS + In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Glory to You, O Lord, Glory to You! Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, present in all places and filling all things, Treasury of Goodness and Giver of life: come and abide in us. Cleanse us from every stain of sin and save our souls, O Gracious Lord. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, Have mercy on us. (repeat 3 times) + Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen. All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for the glory of Your name. Lord, have mercy (3x) + Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen 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. + For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

PRAYERS OF REPENTENCE Lord our God, You who are good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day in my life, in thought, word and deed, in body and soul alike. I am truly sorry that I have ever offended You, and I sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray, Lord; mercifully forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve and commit, 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 righteousness and offer praise and glorify the Name of the + Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. LENTEN PRAYER of St Ephraim the Syrian Lord and Master of my life, deliver me from the spirit of laziness, meddling, ambition and gossip. + Prostration Give me, Your servant, the spirit of prudence, humility, patience and love. + Prostration Lord and King, grant that I may see my sins and faults and not judge my brother, for You are blessed forever and ever. Amen. + Prostration (A Prostration is a humble offering of the body during prayer. While making the sign of the cross, bow down to your knees and touch your forehead to the ground. Then rise and repeat.)

TRISAGION PRAYERS + In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Glory to You, O Lord, Glory to You! Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, present in all places and filling all things, Treasury of Goodness and Giver of life: come and abide in us. Cleanse us from every stain of sin and save our souls, O Gracious Lord. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, Have mercy on us. (repeat 3 times) + Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen. All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins. Master, pardon our transgressions. Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities, for the glory of Your name. Lord, have mercy (3x) + Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen 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. + For Yours is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

PRAYER IN TIME OF TROUBLE O God, our help and assistance, Who are just and merciful, look down upon me, a sinner, have mercy upon me, and deliver me from this trouble. I acknowledge and believe, O Lord, that all trials of this life are given for our correction, when we drift away from You, and disobey Your commandments; deal not with me after my sins, but according to Your bountiful mercies, for I am the work of Your hands, and You know my weakness. Grant me, Your divine helping Grace and endow me with patience and strength to endure my trials with complete submission to Your Will. You are my only hope. I flee to You and trust that in due time, when You know best, You will deliver me from this trouble, and I shall rejoice in Your mercy, and praise Your Holy Name, + The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. PRAYER FOR TRAVEL Lord Jesus, You who are the Way, the Truth, and the Life; You who traveled with your servant Joseph; You who accompanied Your two disciples on the road to Emmaus and set their hearts aflame with the warmth of Your love; Travel with me also and bless my journey. Gladden my heart with the nearness of Your Presence. Surround me with Your holy angles to keep me safe. Deliver and protect me from all danger, misfortune, and temptation. Keep me in the center of Your love and obedient to Your will. Help me return home again in peace, health and good will that I may praise and glorify Your exalted Name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all the days of my life. Amen.

MORNING PRAYERS (First say the Trisagion Prayers on Page 1) Arising from sleep, I thank you most Holy Trinity, that for the sake of Your great kindness and long-suffering you have not had righteous anger against me, for I am slothful and sinful, neither have You destroyed me in my sins, but You have shown to me Your customary love, and have raised me up that I might sing Your morning hymn and glorify Your majesty, in the name of the + Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen. DAILY PRAYER of Metropolitan Philaret O Lord, grant that I may meet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In each hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul, and with the firm conviction that Your will governs all. In all my deeds and words guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by You. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me the strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will. Teach me to pray and Yourself pray within me. + My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection is the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity glory be to You. Amen.

PRAYER IN TIME OF TROUBLE O God, our help and assistance, Who are just and merciful, look down upon me, a sinner, have mercy upon me, and deliver me from this trouble. I acknowledge and believe, O Lord, that all trials of this life are given for our correction, when we drift away from You, and disobey Your commandments; deal not with me after my sins, but according to Your bountiful mercies, for I am the work of Your hands, and You know my weakness. Grant me, Your divine helping Grace and endow me with patience and strength to endure my trials with complete submission to Your Will. You are my only hope. I flee to You and trust that in due time, when You know best, You will deliver me from this trouble, and I shall rejoice in Your mercy, and praise Your Holy Name, + The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. PRAYER FOR TRAVEL Lord Jesus, You who are the Way, the Truth, and the Life; You who traveled with your servant Joseph; You who accompanied Your two disciples on the road to Emmaus and set their hearts aflame with the warmth of Your love; Travel with me also and bless my journey. Gladden my heart with the nearness of Your Presence. Surround me with Your holy angles to keep me safe. Deliver and protect me from all danger, misfortune, and temptation. Keep me in the center of Your love and obedient to Your will. Help me return home again in peace, health and good will that I may praise and glorify Your exalted Name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all the days of my life. Amen.

MORNING PRAYERS (First say the Trisagion Prayers on Page 1) Arising from sleep, I thank you most Holy Trinity, that for the sake of Your great kindness and long-suffering you have not had righteous anger against me, for I am slothful and sinful, neither have You destroyed me in my sins, but You have shown to me Your customary love, and have raised me up that I might sing Your morning hymn and glorify Your majesty, in the name of the + Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen. DAILY PRAYER of Metropolitan Philaret O Lord, grant that I may meet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely upon your holy will. In each hour of the day reveal your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul, and with the firm conviction that Your will governs all. In all my deeds and words guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by You. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me the strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will. Teach me to pray and Yourself pray within me. + My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection is the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity glory be to You. Amen.

INTRODUCTION
Would you ever leave for school without brushing your teeth or putting on shoes?

PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION (Prepare by fasting and Confession with a Spiritual Father) O Lord and Master Jesus Christ, our God, who alone has power to forgive the sins of men, do You, O Good One, forgive all the sins that I have committed in knowledge or in ignorance, and make me worthy to receive without judgment Your divine, glorious, immaculate and life-giving Mysteries; not unto punishment or unto increase of sin; but unto purification, and sanctification and a promise of Your Kingdom and the Life to come; as a protection and a help to overthrow the enemy, and to blot out my many sins. For You are a God of Mercy and compassion and unto You we ascribe glory together with the + Father and the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. + O God be gracious unto me a sinner. (repeat 3 times) THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION O You Who give me willingly Your Flesh for food, You Who are fire, and burn the unworthy, scorch me not, O my Maker, but rather pass through me into all my joints, my feelings, and my heart. Burn up the thorns of all my sins. Purify my soul, make holy my mind; strengthen my knees and my bones; enlighten the simplicity of my five senses, and make me the temple of Your Holy Spirit and no longer a dwelling place for sin. For You alone are our salvation, and to You we offer due praise and thanksgiving. Amen. +

Never!
In the same way, we can begin to see prayer as an essential part of our day, for the benefits are greater than fresh breath or comfortable feet! Start small, with an icon of Christ and just five minutes, but strive for consistency. The goal is to remember, thank, and glorify God each and every day by coming to meet Him face to face. By doing this, we grow to rely on Christ and He becomes the center of our lives. Remember, when we pray, we open the communication between us and God in a very personal way. Theres no one who knows us better than our Lord. He is with us each step of the way, and He knows exactly what we need. In the Orthodox Church, we learn how to pray from the Saints who are illumined by God and who share in His glory. When we use their prayers that were written and passed on to us, we become like them and follow them into union with God. This is the most effective way of reaching our Lord for not every ship that sets sails reaches its destination. + We hope you enjoy and use this small gift from the Norfolk Annunciation GOYA 1

INTRODUCTION
Would you ever leave for school without brushing your teeth or putting on shoes?

PRAYER BEFORE COMMUNION (Prepare by fasting and Confession with a Spiritual Father) O Lord and Master Jesus Christ, our God, who alone has power to forgive the sins of men, do You, O Good One, forgive all the sins that I have committed in knowledge or in ignorance, and make me worthy to receive without judgment Your divine, glorious, immaculate and life-giving Mysteries; not unto punishment or unto increase of sin; but unto purification, and sanctification and a promise of Your Kingdom and the Life to come; as a protection and a help to overthrow the enemy, and to blot out my many sins. For You are a God of Mercy and compassion and unto You we ascribe glory together with the + Father and the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. + O God be gracious unto me a sinner. (repeat 3 times) THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION O You Who give me willingly Your Flesh for food, You Who are fire, and burn the unworthy, scorch me not, O my Maker, but rather pass through me into all my joints, my feelings, and my heart. Burn up the thorns of all my sins. Purify my soul, make holy my mind; strengthen my knees and my bones; enlighten the simplicity of my five senses, and make me the temple of Your Holy Spirit and no longer a dwelling place for sin. For You alone are our salvation, and to You we offer due praise and thanksgiving. Amen. +

Never!
In the same way, we can begin to see prayer as an essential part of our day, for the benefits are greater than fresh breath or comfortable feet! Start small, with an icon of Christ and just five minutes, but strive for consistency. The goal is to remember, thank, and glorify God each and every day by coming to meet Him face to face. By doing this, we grow to rely on Christ and He becomes the center of our lives. Remember, when we pray, we open the communication between us and God in a very personal way. Theres no one who knows us better than our Lord. He is with us each step of the way, and He knows exactly what we need. In the Orthodox Church, we learn how to pray from the Saints who are illumined by God and who share in His glory. When we use their prayers that were written and passed on to us, we become like them and follow them into union with God. This is the most effective way of reaching our Lord for not every ship that sets sails reaches its destination. + We hope you enjoy and use this small gift from the Norfolk Annunciation GOYA

NICENE CREED (325 A.D.) (The word creed means I believe. As Orthodox Christians, we confess the one, true, universal faith that can be traced back to the Apostles and has been without change for 2000+ years) I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages, Light of Light, True God of True God, begotten, not created; of one essence with the Father; by Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; On the third day He arose, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; Whose Kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father; Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets. In + One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sin. I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the ages to come. Amen. (Catholic in this case means Universal)

PRAYER OF A SINGLE PERSON Blessed Lord, You who have given us an example of ideal purity, strengthen me, I pray, when temptation attacks me, and when strong passions seek to overwhelm me, that I may remain constant in virtue and innocent in thought, word, and deed, doing only those things that are well-pleasing to You. Grant me growth in wisdom and understanding, that I may serve You in holiness all the days of my life, + through the prayers of Your all-immaculate Mother and of all thy Saints, especially my patron Saint ____. Amen. PRAYER BEFORE ANY TASK (Sports matches, exams, performances, class presentations) Almighty God, our help and refuge, Source of all wisdom and pillar of strength, You know that without You I am powerless. I firmly believe that apart from You I can do nothing. Send Your Grace to enable me to complete the task I am about to undertake. Help me to accomplish it faithfully and diligently so that it may prove helpful to myself and others. And that it may bring glory to Your holy Name. 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 unto the ages of ages. Amen. The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27

NICENE CREED (325 A.D.) (The word creed means I believe. As Orthodox Christians, we confess the one, true, universal faith that can be traced back to the Apostles and has been without change for 2000+ years) I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages, Light of Light, True God of True God, begotten, not created; of one essence with the Father; by Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered and was buried; On the third day He arose, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; And He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; Whose Kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father; Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets. In + One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sin. I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the ages to come. Amen. (Catholic in this case means Universal)

PRAYER OF A SINGLE PERSON Blessed Lord, You who have given us an example of ideal purity, strengthen me, I pray, when temptation attacks me, and when strong passions seek to overwhelm me, that I may remain constant in virtue and innocent in thought, word, and deed, doing only those things that are well-pleasing to You. Grant me growth in wisdom and understanding, that I may serve You in holiness all the days of my life, + through the prayers of Your all-immaculate Mother and of all thy Saints, especially my patron Saint ____. Amen. PRAYER BEFORE ANY TASK (Sports matches, exams, performances, class presentations) Almighty God, our help and refuge, Source of all wisdom and pillar of strength, You know that without You I am powerless. I firmly believe that apart from You I can do nothing. Send Your Grace to enable me to complete the task I am about to undertake. Help me to accomplish it faithfully and diligently so that it may prove helpful to myself and others. And that it may bring glory to Your holy Name. 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 unto the ages of ages. Amen. The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27

PRAYERS BEFORE MEALS +Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen 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. + Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy Christ our God, bless us Your servants, our home/school, and the food and drink before us, for You are the Source of all blessings, now and forever and ever. Amen. THANKSGIVING AFTER MEALS +Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy. We thank You, O Christ our God, that You have satisfied us with Your earthly gifts, deprive us not of Your Heavenly Kingdom; but as You entered into the midst of Your disciples, O Savior, and granted them peace, come among us also and save us. Amen.

EVENING PRAYERS (First say the Trisagion Prayers on Page 1) Psalm 141:1-2 Hear me when I call to you. Receive my prayer as incense, and my lifted hands as an evening sacrifice. Prayers of Thanksgiving Now that the day has ended, I thank you Lord, and I ask that the evening and the night be sinless. Grant this to me, O Savior, and save me. + Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen Prayers for Forgiveness Lord, God our Father, if during this day I have sinned in word, deed or thought forgive me in Your goodness and love. (At this point, acknowledge and confess to God specific personal sins from the day) Grant me peaceful sleep; protect me from all evil and wake me in the morning that I may glorify You, Your Son and Your Holy Spirit now and forever and ever. Amen. Prayers Before Sleep Into Your hands, Lord Jesus Christ, I entrust my soul and body. Bless me, have mercy on me, and grant me eternal life. Amen. + Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, and of the Saints, Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.

PRAYERS BEFORE MEALS +Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen 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. + Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy Christ our God, bless us Your servants, our home/school, and the food and drink before us, for You are the Source of all blessings, now and forever and ever. Amen. THANKSGIVING AFTER MEALS +Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen. Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy. We thank You, O Christ our God, that You have satisfied us with Your earthly gifts, deprive us not of Your Heavenly Kingdom; but as You entered into the midst of Your disciples, O Savior, and granted them peace, come among us also and save us. Amen.

EVENING PRAYERS (First say the Trisagion Prayers on Page 1) Psalm 141:1-2 Hear me when I call to you. Receive my prayer as incense, and my lifted hands as an evening sacrifice. Prayers of Thanksgiving Now that the day has ended, I thank you Lord, and I ask that the evening and the night be sinless. Grant this to me, O Savior, and save me. + Glory to the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen Prayers for Forgiveness Lord, God our Father, if during this day I have sinned in word, deed or thought forgive me in Your goodness and love. (At this point, acknowledge and confess to God specific personal sins from the day) Grant me peaceful sleep; protect me from all evil and wake me in the morning that I may glorify You, Your Son and Your Holy Spirit now and forever and ever. Amen. Prayers Before Sleep Into Your hands, Lord Jesus Christ, I entrust my soul and body. Bless me, have mercy on me, and grant me eternal life. Amen. + Through the prayers of our holy Fathers, and of the Saints, Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.