How to Benefit from the Holy Liturgy - Pope Kirillos Scientific Family

ondage of sin and the devil. The statement, "The Lord
reigns," is repeated in many psalms. In Psalm 110 we pray,
"The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at my right hand till I
make Your enemies Your footstool. The Lord shall send
the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of
Your enemies.'"
When the psalms are distributed, pray them in reverence and
understanding, and pray in spirit and truth.
During the reading of the gospel of the Ninth Hour, which is
called the 'Gospel of Blessing', listen in reverence, for it tells
of the blessing of the five loaves and two fish by the Lord
Jesus. This Gospel is also known as the 'Feeding of the
multitudes'. The church chose the gospel of feeding the
multitudes to be read at the ninth hour, as most of the
church’s fasts end at the ninth hour, reminding us that when
we eat, we should request the blessing of our Lord Jesus.
Listen carefully to the Troparia (prayers) read after the
gospel as they are very spiritual. Partake in their responses
(Thoksa batri ke euo... Amen), giving glory to God while
bowing and making the sign of the Cross.
In the second part of the Troparia, we pray saying, "Let me
partake of the grace of Your sacraments so that when I
taste Your goodness, I offer You praise unceasingly." Why
don’t you my beloved, partake in these supplications humbly
and reverently, if you intend to receive the Holy Communion
the next day, so that it can be part of your spiritual and
psychological preparation.
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