+ TRISAGION - APOSTOLIC ORIGIN?
(an exceptionalprayer sequence for today)
This hymn is ancient, and believed by some to date back to the time of Christ's Crucifixion - of Apostolic origin. It is time for us to reconsider it for today.
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WHEN CHRIST DIED
The Coptic Orthodox
Church believes it originated with Nicodemus, while on taking down the
body of Christ with Joseph of Arimathea, Jesus opened his eyes. He shouted
"Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal". Traditionally, it is also considered
proof that his Divinity did not part from his humanity.
| IN nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. | IN the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. |
| V. Domine, labia mea aperies. | V. Lord, open my lips. |
| R. Et os meum annuntiabit laudem tuam. | R. And my mouth shall declare Thy praise. |
| V. Deus in adiutorium meum intende. | V. O God, come to my assistance. |
| R. Domine, ad adiuvandum me festina. | R. O Lord, make haste to help me. |
| V. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto, | V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, |
| R. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. | R. As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen. |
| The decade below is recited three times, once for each member of the Trinity. The Sanctus and Pater Noster are recited first. The Tibi Laus & Sanctus are then repeated nine times, concluding with the Gloria Patri. | The decade below is recited three times, once for each member of the Trinity. The Sanctus and Pater Noster are recited first. The Tibi Laus & Sanctus are then repeated nine times, concluding with the Gloria Patri. |
| All: Sanctus Deus, Sanctus fortis, Sanctus immortalis, miserere nobis. | All: Holy God, Holy Strong One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy upon us. |
| V. Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo. Amen. | V. 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. Amen. |
| The following is repeated nine times: | The following is repeated nine times: |
| V. Tibi laus, Tibi gloria, Tibi gratiarum actio in saecula sempiterna, O Beata Trinitas. | V. To Thee, O Blessed Trinity, be praise, and glory, and thanksgiving, for ever and ever! |
| R. Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus exercituum. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. | R. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts. Heaven and earth are filled with Thy glory. |
| Afterwards the Gloria Patri is said: | Afterwards the Gloria Patri is said: |
| V. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto, | V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, |
| R. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. | R. As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen. |
| After the three decades: | After the three decades: |
| Te Deum Patrem ingenitum, te Filium unigenitum, te Spiritum Sanctum Paraclitum, sanctam et individuam Trinitatem, toto corde et ore confitemur, laudamus, atque benedicimus: Tibi gloria in saecula. | God the Father unbegotten, only-begotten Son, and Holy Spirit, the Comforter; holy and undivided Trinity, with all our heart and voice we acknowledge Thee, we praise Thee, and we bless Thee: Glory to Thee forever. |
| V. Benedicamus Patrem, et Filium cum Sancto Spiritu. | V. Let us bless the Father, and the Son with the Holy Spirit. |
| R. Laudemus et superexaltemus eum in saecula. | R. Be praised and exalted above all things forever. |
| Oremus. | Let us pray, |
| Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui dedisti famulis tuis in confessione verae fidei, aeternae Trinitatis gloriam agnoscere, et in potentia maiestatis adorare Unitatem: quaesumus, ut eiusdem fidei firmitate, ab omnibus semper muniamur adversis. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. | Almighty, ever-living God, who has permitted us Thy servants, in our profession of the true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of that majesty to adore the Unity, grant, that by steadfastness in this same faith, we may be ever guarded against all adversity: through Christ our Lord. |
| All: Amen. | All: Amen |
| All: Libera nos, salva nos, vivifica nos, O Beata Trinitas! | All: Set us free, save us, vivify us, O Blessed Trinity! |
Holy Angels & Archangels,
keep & defend us. Amen.
keep & defend us. Amen.
★ Novena to Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
★ Act of Consecration of the Human Race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
★ "Our Lady of America"
Prayer To The Immaculate Conception
Most sweet Jesus, humbly kneeling at Thy feet, we renew the consecration of our family to thy Divine Heart. Be Thou our King forever! In Thee we have full and entire confidence. May Thy spirit penetrate our thoughts, our desires, our words, and our works. Bless our undertakings, share in our joys, in our trials and in our labors. Grant us to know Thee better , to love Thee more and to serve Thee without faltering.
By the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Peace, set up Thy kingdom in our country. Enter closely into the midst of our families and make them Thine own through the solemn enthronement of Thy Sacred Heart, so that soon one cry may resound from home to home: “May the triumphant Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved, blessed and glorified forever!” Honor and glory to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary!
“Sacred Heart of Jesus, protect our families.”
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, save us.
Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, save us.
Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us.
Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony, save us.
Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, save us.
Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, save us.
Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, save us.
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us.
Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, save us.
Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us.
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us.
Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us.
Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, save us.
Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, save us.
Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, save us.
Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us.
Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us.
Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us.
Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us.
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us.
Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us.
Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us.
Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us.
Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. You have redeemed us, O Lord, in your Blood.
R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom.
Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, you have appointed your only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and willed to be appeased by his Blood.
Grant we beg of you, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation, and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen.
V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Christ, have mercy on us.
V. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
R. Christ, graciously hear us.
V. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mother's womb, [etc.]
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God.
Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty.
Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God.
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High.
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven.
Heart of Jesus, glowing furnace of charity.
Heart of Jesus, vessel of justice and love.
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love.
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues.
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise.
Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts.
Heart of Jesus, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells all the fullness of the Godhead.
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was well pleased.
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received.
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills.
Heart of Jesus, patient and rich in mercy.
Heart of Jesus, rich to all who call upon You.
Heart of Jesus, fount of life and holiness.
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our offenses.
Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with reproaches.
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our iniquities.
Heart of Jesus, obedient even unto death.
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance.
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation.
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection.
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation.
Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins.
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who hope in You.
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You.
Heart of Jesus, delight of all saints.
V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. spare us, O Lord.
V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. graciously hear us, O Lord.
V. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
R. have mercy on us.
V. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart,
R. Make our hearts like unto Thine.
Let us pray.
Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who livest and reignest with Thee forever and ever. Amen.
