The holy Fathers certainly say that within the Church we can attain Theosis. But at the same time they say Theosis is a gift from God, it is not something we can attain on our own. Of course, we must desire, struggle, and prepare ourselves so that we are worthy, capable, and receptive enough to
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Prayers in Time of Trouble and Need
Prayers in Time of Trouble and Need Almighty God, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, come to my help and deliver me from this difficulty that besets me. I believe Lord, that all trials of life are under Your care and that all things work for the good of those who love
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Prayer for Our Enemies
Prayer for Our Enemies Lord Jesus Christ, in Your great mercy You prayed for the forgiveness of those who crucified You, and You taught us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. Lord, I pray that You forgive those who treat me unjustly and speak out against me, and that
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Prayers for a Sick Person
Prayers for a Sick Person Heavenly Father, physician of our souls and bodies, Who have sent Your only-begotten Son and our Lord Jesus Christ to heal every sickness and infirmity, visit and heal also Your servant (name) from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of Your Christ. Grant him (her) patience in this
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Prayer of a Sick Person
Prayer of a Sick Person Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, You became man and died on the cross for our salvation. You healed people of sickness and affliction through Your love and compassion. Visit me, Lord and grant me strength to bear this sickness with which I am afflicted, with patience, submission to Your
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Prayers Before Sleep
The Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian (This prayer is read in all the Holy Great Lent, except on Saturdays and Sundays) O Lord and Master of my life, a spirit of idleness, despondency, ambition, and idle talking give me not. (Prostration) But rather a spirit of chastity, humble-mindedness, patience, and love bestow upon me Thy
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Morning prayers
The Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian (This prayer is read in all the Holy Great Lent, except on Saturdays and Sundays) O Lord and Master of my life, a spirit of idleness, despondency, ambition, and idle talking give me not. (Prostration) But rather a spirit of chastity, humble-mindedness, patience, and love bestow upon me
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The Canon of Repentance to Our Lord Jesus Christ
Prior to Reading the Canon The Seven Bow Beginning O God, be merciful to me, a sinner. (Bow) O God, cleanse me, a sinner, and have mercy on me. (Bow) Thou hast created me, O Lord, have mercy on me. (Bow) Countless times have I sinned, O Lord, forgive me. (Bow) My most holy Lady
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