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A parish of the Antiochian Archdiocese
Practical Tips:
 Practicing
Orthodoxy in Our Daily Lives
From Mother Pelagia of Lesna Convent
- Prayers are said morning and evening, either together as a family
or individually.
- A blessing (grace, we called it) is said by the head of the family
before a meal, and a prayer of thanks afterwards.
- On entering a room where there is an icon, cross yourself before
it and say a brief prayer.
- When leaving one's dwelling, make the sign of the cross over the
door and pray for its protection.
- On seeing a priest, abbot or abbess, or even when phoning them
or writing to them, always ask their blessing.
- Before going to bed, make the sign of the cross over it and pray
for protection during sleep.
- When you hear of anyone's death, immediately say a prayer for
their eternal memory.
- If discussing or planning the future say, "As God wills."
- If you offend or hurt anyone, say as soon as possible, "Forgive
me," always trying to take the blame yourself.
- If something turns out well, say "Praise be (to God)."
- 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.
- 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 modem exclamation "God help you!")
- Cross yourself and say a brief prayer before even the shortest
journey by car.
- For a longer and more difficult journey, ask a priest to sing
a Moleben (Paraklesis),
failing that, at home say the troparion and kontakion for a journey.
- 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.
- 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.
Call or
write to the Priest John or Deacon Vladimir.
We would be delighted to answer any questions you might have about
Orthodoxy, the Orthodox Christian Faith, and the Holy Orthodox
Church. Please Come and See for your self! As always, our
doors and hearts are open to all.
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Church]
All rights reserved.
Revised:
July 08, 2010
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