Prayers before the Noon Meal:
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
† Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen. Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing. (or, if there is no priest, say “Lord, bless”)
O Christ God, bless the food and drink for Your servants, for You are holy, always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
(or, if there is no priest, say “Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.”)
Prayers after the Noon Meal:
(Tone 8): We give You thanks, O Christ our God, for You have satisfied us with Your earthly good things. Do not deprive us of Your heavenly kingdom, but as You came into the midst of Your disciples, O Saviour, granting them peace, so also come to us and save us.
† Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen. Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing. (or, if there is no priest, say “Lord, bless”)
Blessed be God, Who shows us mercy and nourishes us with His abundant gifts through His grace and loving kindness, always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
(or, if there is no priest, say “Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.”)
Prayers before the Evening Meal
The poor shall eat and be satisfied, and those who seek the Lord shall praise Him; their hearts will live forever. (Psalm 21:27)
† Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen. Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing. (or, if there is no priest, say “Lord, bless”)
O Christ God, bless the food and drink for Your servants, for You are holy, always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
(or, if there is no priest, say “Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.”)
Prayers after the Evening Meal
Blessed are You, O Christ our God; You have given us food in due time. Fill us also with the Holy Spirit and abide with us all the days of our lives. Amen.
† Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen. Lord, have mercy. (3) Give the blessing. (or, if there is no priest, say “Lord, bless”)
God is with us through His grace and love for mankind, always, now and for ever and ever. Amen.
(or, if there is no priest, say “Through the prayers of our holy fathers, Lord Jesus Christ, our God, have mercy on us. Amen.”)