Posted: 19 Aug 2012 09:10 PM PDT 1) Prayers are said morning and evening, either together as a
family or individually. 2) A blessing (grace, we called it) is said by the head of the
family before a meal, and a prayer of thanks afterwards. 3) On entering a room where there is an icon, cross yourself
before it and say a brief prayer. 4) When leaving one’s dwelling, make the sign of the cross over
the door and pray for its protection. 5) On seeing a priest, abbot or abbess, or even when phoning them
or writing to them, always ask their blessing. 6) Before going to bed, make the sign of the cross over it and
pray for protection during sleep. 7) When you hear of anyone’s death, immediately say a prayer for
their eternal memory. 8) If discussing or planning the future say: “As God wills.” 9) If you offend or hurt anyone, say as soon as possible, “Forgive
me,” always trying to take the blame yourself 10) If something turns out well, say “Praise be (to God).” 11) If something turns out badly, if there is pain, sickness or any
kind of trouble, say “Praise be to God for all things,” since God is all good
and, though we might not understand the purpose of these things, undoubtedly
they have been permitted by God 12) If you begin some task, say, “God help me,” or if someone else’
working: “May God help you,” (How sad that this expression is so perverted in
the modern exclamation “God help you!”) 13) Cross yourself and say a brief prayer before even the shortest
journey by car. 14) For a longer and more difficult journey, ask a priest to sing a
Moleben, failing that, at home say the troparion and kontakion for a journey. 15) If there is a possibility of future trouble of any kind, either
for yourself or for someone you care for, say an Akathist to the Mother of
God. 16) When you receive a blessing after prayer, always remember to
thank God; if it is a small thing, you may add a prayer of thanksgiving to
your daily prayers or make an offering. For matters of greater import, ask
the priest to serve the Thanksgiving Moleben. But NEVER neglect to give
thanks. - by Mother Pelagia of Lesna Convent h/t Simply Orthodox |
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