The priestly prayer that follows the Holy, Holy, Holy of the Anaphora of St. Basil the Great, is typically heard only in part by the faithful because it is so long. I would encourage all to take some time and … Continue reading
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The second Prayer of the Faithful is likewise different in St. Basil’s Liturgy. The words from this prayer are, in my estimation, truly powerful. Two very different phrases are significant: “O God, Who have been pleased in Your mercy and … Continue reading
In the last issue, I began singling out the prayers that are different in the Liturgy of St. Basil. I covered the antiphons that are a part of the Liturgy of the Word (Psalm 103 and the Beatitudes). Further, like … Continue reading
As we celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great during the Great Fast, it should become obvious to all that the main difference between this Liturgy and that of John Chrysostom are mainly the prayers that the celebrant … Continue reading
As we enter into the Great Fast and worship our God using the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, we are also drawn into a detailed description of what we believe about our God. We pray this: Who indeed is … Continue reading
As you already probably know, this is the last weekend until Willow Sunday that we will be using the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. The Church calls us to use the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great during the … Continue reading
What is also important to note about the prayer before Communion is that, if we are truly sincere and pray this prayer with genuine sincerity, our sins are forgiven. We ask God to “make me worthy to receive [Communion] for … Continue reading
We have reached the point in the Divine Liturgy when the COMMUNION PRAYER is recited. Hopefully all who recite this prayer think about what they say since it is a very powerfully prayer. Much like the NICENE CREED that is … Continue reading
Following the head-bowing prayer of the Divine Liturgy, the celebrant says another prayer which, I believe, has deep content. In the very first part of the prayer, the celebrant calls upon the “Lord Jesus Christ, our God” to look down … Continue reading
In the last issue I began a description of the Communion Service which takes place after the Anaphora. While it can begin with a litany, the true beginning of this service is the praying of the OUR FATHER, the Lord’s … Continue reading