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

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we send up <strong>to</strong> You <strong>the</strong> glory and <strong>the</strong> honour O Fa<strong>the</strong>r, Son<br />

and <strong>Holy</strong> Spirit now and forevermore, Amen."<br />

"I thank You my Lord Jesus Christ, <strong>the</strong> life-giver, of whose<br />

Body and Blood I am not worthy <strong>to</strong> partake of. I ask and<br />

entreat You, do not condemn me for partaking of Your <strong>Holy</strong><br />

Body and precious Blood, but let <strong>the</strong>m be for <strong>the</strong> forgiveness<br />

of my sins, blotting out of my iniquities, and for everlasting<br />

life. Save me <strong>from</strong> every evil deed, and grant me an<br />

inheritance in Your heavenly kingdom, as You are God <strong>the</strong><br />

Saviour of those who call un<strong>to</strong> You."<br />

"What is this ocean of Your goodness for those who fear<br />

You And what is this compassion and great concern for<br />

those who love You I thank You, my God who cares for me,<br />

and gave me this Heavenly, Immortal Food, and opened for<br />

me <strong>the</strong> way <strong>to</strong> Eternal Life. Kindle within me <strong>the</strong> fire of Your<br />

divine love, and preserve me in <strong>the</strong> grace of Your holy gifts,<br />

not for judgement, but for purity of soul, body and spirit, so<br />

that I live in You, through You, and for You, and bes<strong>to</strong>w<br />

upon me <strong>the</strong> Christian perfection and righteousness which is<br />

pleasing <strong>to</strong> You. To You I send up glory, honour and<br />

worship with Your Good Fa<strong>the</strong>r and consubstantial <strong>Holy</strong><br />

Spirit, now and forevermore, Amen."<br />

"My <strong>to</strong>ngue praises and my soul glorifies <strong>the</strong> Lord. My heart<br />

rejoices for You have come <strong>to</strong> me Lord and dressed me in<br />

purity and allowed me <strong>to</strong> Your feast. May my union with You<br />

<strong>to</strong>day be everlasting and through it I grow in strength of<br />

faith and hope. Let my communion be a symbol of <strong>the</strong> grace<br />

of Your Salvation, let it be a purification <strong>to</strong> my body and my<br />

soul and preparation for <strong>the</strong> everlasting love and joy. To<br />

You O Lord, I surrender myself and my will, call <strong>to</strong> You my<br />

senses and bless <strong>the</strong>m and let my mind <strong>to</strong> be according <strong>to</strong><br />

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