THE PARISH OF S. PAUL w. S. MARK The Trisagion (Thrice Holy) DEPTFORD Ἅγιος ὁ Θεός, Ἅγιος ἰσχυρός, ‘anglo-catholic, inclusive, committed to prayer & justice.’ Ἅγιος ἀθάνατος, http://www.achurchnearyou.com/deptford-st-paul ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. The Rector & Parish Priest: Fr Paul Butler tel: 0208 6927449 email: [email protected] Transliteration: Agios o Theos, Agios ischyros, Agios athanatos, ACT OF SPIRITUAL eleison imas. COMMUNION Holy God, Holy Mighty, & Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (x3) A COLLECTION of The SOME OTHER PRAYERS Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, For use at home or elsewhere have mercy on me, a sinner. (x10)

S. Francis’ Meditation Prayer

Act of Spiritual Reception My God and my All! In union, dear Father, with Christian people throughout the world Traditional Prayer before a and across the centuries gathered to make , Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus, hearing your holy Word while before your face I humbly kneel and, and receiving the Precious Body and Blood, with burning soul, I offer you praise and thanksgiving. Even though I am exiled pray and beseech you from tasting the Bread of Heaven to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments and drinking the Cup of Life of faith, hope and love; I pray that you will unite me with all the baptised true contrition for my sins, and with your Son who gave his life for us. and a firm purpose of amendment. Come Lord Jesus, While I contemplate, dwell in me and send your Holy Spirit with great love and tender pity, that I may be filled with your presence. Thy five most precious wounds, Prayer of S. Alphonsus Liguori pondering over them within me and calling to mind the words which David, As you imagine yourself receiving the Bread of Heaven, your prophet, said of you, my Jesus: be still and rest in the love of God. “They have pierced My hands and My feet, Thank Him for entering beneath the roof of your soul: they have numbered all My bones.” Amen. The Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Prayer of S. Francis of Assisi , save me. before the Crucifix of San Damiano. , inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Most High, glorious God, Passion of Christ, strengthen me. enlighten the darkness of my heart. O good Jesu, hear me. Give me true faith, Within your wounds hide me. certain hope Suffer me not to be separated from you. and perfect charity, From the malicious Enemy defend me. sense and knowledge, Lord, In the hour of my death call me and bid me come to you, that I may carry out that with your Saints I may praise you, for ever and ever. Your holy and true command. Amen. Amen. A Prayer before Bible Reading

O Lord, you have given us your word for a light to shine upon our path. Grant us so to meditate on that word, and to follow its teaching, that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. After S. Jerome From one who is ill or isolated The Universal Prayer for Peace, written by Satish Kumar O God, help me to trust you, O God, lead us from death to life, help me to know that you are with me, from falsehood to truth. help me to believe that nothing can separate me from your Lead us from despair to hope, love revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. from fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love, Prayer of Abandonment by Blessed Charles de Foucauld from war to peace. Father, Let peace fill our hearts, I abandon myself into your hands; our world, do with me what you will. our universe. Whatever you may do, I thank you: peace, peace, peace… I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, Prayer of Abp Desmond Tutu and in all your creatures – Goodness is stronger than evil; I wish no more than this, O Lord. love is stronger than hate; Into your hands I commend my soul: light is stronger than darkness; I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, life is stronger than death. for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself, Victory is ours, to surrender myself into your hands without reserve, through him who loves us. and with boundless confidence, for you are my Father. A Prayer of Fr Conrad Noel Grant O Lord, Under the shadow of your mercy that as I have shared in your spirit of fellowship, Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy with these, my sisters and brothers, in this time of uncertainty and distress. so may I continue to struggle for justice Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, in my daily work and rest; and lift up all who are brought low; until the injustice and inequalities of this world are overcome, that we may rejoice in your comfort and the whole earth is your Kingdom. Amen. knowing that nothing can separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Bookmark of S. Teresa of Avila Let nothing disturb you, For those who are ill Let nothing frighten you, Merciful God, All things are passing; we entrust to your unfailing and tender care, those who are ill God only is changeless. or in pain, knowing that whenever danger threatens Patience gains all things. your everlasting arms are there to hold us safe. Who has God wants nothing. Comfort and heal them, and restore them to health and God alone suffices. strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Seminarians & all called to the Sacred Ministry For hospital staff and medical researchers O Jesus, living in Mary, Gracious God, come and live in your servants, give skill, sympathy and resilience in the spirit of holiness, to all who are caring for the sick, in the fullness of your power, and your wisdom to those searching for a cure. in the perfection of your ways, Strengthen them with your Spirit, in the truth of your virtues, that through their work many will be restored to health; in the communion of your mysteries. through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Rule over every adverse power, in your Spirit, Prayers when unable to attend church for the glory of the Father. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, Jean Jacques Olier, S.S. (1608-1657) you said to your disciples, ‘I am with you always’. Be with me today, as I offer myself to you. Prayers for Mission & Evangelism Hear my prayers for others and for myself, Give to your Church, O God, and keep me in your care. Amen. a bold vision and a daring charity, a refreshed wisdom and a courteous understanding, A prayer for the night, attributed to S. Augustine of Hippo that the eternal message of your Son Keep watch, dear Lord, may be acclaimed as the good news of the age; with those who work, or watch, through him who makes all things new, or weep this night, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Fr Percy Dearmer, (1867-1936) Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, O God, bless the dying, take our minds and think through them, soothe the suffering, take our lips and speak through them, pity the afflicted, take our hearts and set them on fire with love for you; shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen. may your kingdom come, on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.