Merciful Lord, visit us in our time of need and affliction, and as You healed Jairus’ daughter and raised her from her bed of infirmity, visit your servant, Master, and deliver him/her from sickness and pain. For You alone have born the sickness and affliction of our world and with You nothing is impossible. For You are all-merciful and to You we ascribe glory and adoration forever. Amen.
Fr Andrew emails a Psalm and prayer each day since the Chapel was ordered closed due to the coronavirus; he will continue doing so until the Chapel re-opens. We are praying the psalms together following a practice that Fr Andrew learned about in his first parish in Alberta, Canada. In times of sickness and suffering, the priest would be invited to the individual’s house to read the Book of Psalms. Since we are social distancing and cannot read the psalms together, we are reading the psalms at home with our families.
Saturday, March 21st: Psalm 1
Sunday, March 22nd: Psalm 2
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we have meditated on vain things. Let us lay hold of Your instruction in this time of trouble so that we can serve You and be blessed, trusting that You will Shepherd us through with Your iron staff. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, March 23rd: Psalm 3
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we cry out to You with one voice. Hear us from Your Holy Hill. As this affliction multiples among us be our protector. We will not be afraid. Salvation is from You and You will bless Your people. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
(Protect and Save are on the back of many Baptismal Crosses)
Tuesday, March 24th: Psalm 4
Today’s Prayer:
Let us Pray to the Lord
O Lord have mercy on us and hear our prayer. We ask You how long will Your church not be able to gather as an assembly because of this pestilence? We have taken Your Body and Blood for granted and put our love for vain things above our love for You. Your light was stamped upon us when we were baptized and You put gladness in our hearts. Our Hope is in You. We offer You a sacrifice of righteousness hoping we will receive again the blessings of wheat, wine and oil in your Holy Sanctuary. We pray in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Wednesday, March 25th: Psalm 5
Today’s Prayer:
Let up pray to the Lord
O Lord hear our cry and listen to our supplication, we fear this virus as and evildoer which brings violence to Your House where Your Holy Spirit dwells. We pray that You will cast out this enemy from among us and bring hope and crown us with the shield of Your goodness. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, March 26th: Psalm 6
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we are greatly troubled. We groan of fear for the life of our loved ones. We cry out to You. Hear our supplication and heal us for we are weak. Have mercy on us and strengthen our faith as we endure this pandemic. May our loved ones be protected from death caused by it. We pray in the Name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, March 27th: Psalm 7
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord awaken in us the ordinances You commanded and we will congregate around you so we are not snatched away like a lion. We pray for protection against the evil which polishes his sword, kindles a fire, bring pain and lawlessness. We pray that You will open up a pit and bring wrongdoing on his crown. We will give thanks to You and sing the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Saturday, March 28th: Psalm 8
Today’s Prayer:
Let us Pray to the Lord
O Lord we look to the heavens and we see your wondrous works. You made the stars, the moon, the animals the birds and the fish of the sea, and you made us as exalted above all creation. You sent your Son to us and crowned Him with glory and honor and subjected all things under His feet. You set Him over the works of Your hands. O our Lord and Savior we ask you to destroy the enemy and heal all who are suffering with pestilence. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Sunday, March 29th: Psalm 9
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord You do not forget us in times of affliction. You are a helper in seasons of affliction; Let those who know Your name put their hope in You; For You, O Lord, do not forsake those who seek You. Arise, O Lord God, let Your hand be lifted high, for we put our hope in You. We give thanks to You, O Lord, with our hearts; and tell of all Your wondrous things; We will be glad and rejoice in You; and sing praises to Your name, O Most High. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, March 30th: Psalm 10
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord what shall we do? We flee to our homes, our nerves are stretched like a bow string. Help us to be righteous for You love the righteous. You are in Your temple in Heaven. Be with us in this time of suffering and give us Your cup again which heals our soul and body. We pray in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, March 31st: Psalm 12
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we need the truth from our leaders so we can prepare for what we are facing. We have learned how unprepared we are for this affliction . We were warned by leading medical experts. You have warned us that there will be times of pestilence. May this Lent be remembered as a time we learned that Your words are pure words and that You will guard us and preserve us forever. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Wednesday, April 1st: Psalm 13
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we will rejoice when we are freed from this captivity. When we can return to our normal ways. May we learn that lack of faith in our heart can corrupt us and bring about abominable habits which cause affliction and suffering. We ask you Lord to be our hope and salvation. We pray in the Name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, April 2nd: Psalm 14
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord You are in us as Your tabernacle. Help us to be blameless and do works righteousness and care for our neighbor. As we help those in need during these difficult times, let us hold our family members in honor, be truthful and not find fault with them. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, April 3rd: Psalm 15
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord our diseases have multiplied. You are at our right hand and we will not be shaken. We will dwell in hope that You will not abandon us as we walk through this hell. Fill us with gladness so that the cup of Your inheritance will restore us again to new ways of life. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Saturday, April 4th: Psalm 16
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we cry out to You. Listen to our supplication These are trying times. Help us not to slip from Your path. Keep us as the apple of Your eye and shelter us under Your wings for we face and ungodly enemy which is destroying us. Magnify Your mercies and bring us through. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Sunday, April 5th: Psalm 17
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, You are our strength, foundation, refuge, deliverer; helper, champion, salvation, and protector. The anguish of death surrounds us. In this time affliction we call upon You. deliver us and we will give thanks and sing to Your name. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, April 7th: Psalm 19
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
We call upon You O Lord, restore our chapel community so that we may gather again and offer up a bloodless sacrifice for our sins. Preserve us in these days of affliction and send us Your help for we rejoice in Your salvation. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, April 9th: Psalm 21
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, You know our feelings of despair when You were hanging on the cross. You taught us that we should be faithful during times of trial and rejoice in Your Resurrection. Help to be firm in our faith and declare Your name, knowing that our souls live in You. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, April 10th: Psalm 22
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we are passing through the shadow of death. Help us not to fear the evil but to do what is safe knowing that you will comfort us and lead us into green pastures. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Saturday, April 11th: Psalm 23
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to Lord
O Lord we have been deprived of standing in Your holy place. We have lifted our souls to vanity and been deceitful.. We pray, give us innocent hands and a pure heart so we can become a generation of those who seek You. Open up the doors of our heart and enter in for You are the King of Glory. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Sunday, April 12th: Psalm 24
Today’s Prayer:
Let us Pray to the Lord.
O Lord, You are the only begotten one who was begotten before the ages You made a covenant with us and we are strengthened by Your mercy. Pardon our sins and redeems us out of our afflictions. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, April 13th: Psalm 25
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we love the beauty of Your house where Your Glory dwells. We long to go about Your altar and sing Your praises. May we practice justice and mercy while walking in innocence so we are not condemned like the Pharisees. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, April 14th: Psalm 26
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O God of our savior, as the Prostitute repented so we repent for our lusts of the flesh. Have mercy on us. You are our defender against this dread which afflicts us and eat up our flesh. We ask You to protect us so we may offer the sacrifice of joy and dwell in Your house all the days of our life. Amen
Wednesday, April 15th: Psalm 27
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord You are our helper and champion it times of distress. As you revived Your flesh when you rose from the dead grant that we also will be revived. Shepherd us and raise us up, for You are our salvation. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, April 16th: Psalm 28
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord give strength to Your people and bless us with peace. We are fighting an unseen enemy which has come upon us. We pray that Your voice will cut through the fiery flames of fever and bring healing to those suffering. We bring honor and glory to Your name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Friday, April 17th: Psalm 29
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord today we commemorate Your death. You were lifted up on the cross. Your body was pierced, blood and water flowed from Your side. You descended into Hades. Because of Your death we will not go down into decay. We give thanks for You have turned our lamentation into dancing. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Bright Monday, April 20th: Psalm 30
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we pray for those who are afflicted with this virus and those who minister to them. Help them overcome fear as they minister so they will not flee from them. Help the medical staff, essential workers and responders to be courageous and their hearts be strengthened for we all hope in You. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Bright Tuesday, April 21st: Psalm 31
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we are exceedingly joyful celebrating your Resurrection for You have redeem us. We confess our transgressions and pray for forgiveness. You have covered our sins and given us understanding so that we are not like the horse and the mule. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Bright Wednesday, April 22nd: Psalm 32
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we are a nation that needs to be blessed for we have many suffering for the effects of this pandemic. We need Your council to help us through. We hope in Your mercy and pray that You will deliver our souls from from death for You are our helper and protector. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Bright Thursday, April 23rd: Psalm 33
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord so many of us who were rich are becoming poor by loosing our livelihood. Hear our prayer and save the poor from their afflictions. Send Your Angels to protect us from this evil virus which has brought death to so many. We hope in You and we will not go wrong. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Bright Friday, April 24th: Psalm 34
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, unjust witnesses accused You falsely. They repaid You with evil for good. They mocked and sneered at You. They gnashed their teeth while You hung on the cross. Your Mother’s heart was pierced witnessing Your suffering. Your forgive them, for You said, “forgive them for they know not what they do.” We do not know what we are doing. Forgive us for You are our salvation. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, April 27th: Psalm 35
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, being forced to stay in our homes we are confronted with many temptations. The evil one is working to drive a wedge between us and our families. We are tempted by what we see on the media. We are tempted by what we consume. To much food and drink. We have become short of patience with ourselves and our loved ones. We pray for help so that we don’t backslide and that our intoxication will be with You in Your house for You are the fountain of life. We pray in the name of the Father, Son an Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, April 28th: Psalm 36
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we pray that you will be our protector in this time of affliction and deliver us from the effects of the virus which has caused the loss of our livelihood and the disruption of our family life. As spring arrives may we be like the grass and the green vegetables that do not wither but as the righteous who inherit the earth. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Wednesday, April 29th: Psalm 38
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we lament our situation. We long to be free of our incarceration. Give ear to our supplication and hear our prayer. Set a guard over or mouth so that we do not sin with our tongue. Light a fire within us so that we build treasures in heaven though prayer and mediation. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, April 30th: Psalm 39
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, our names are written in Your book. We are members of the great Church. We declare Your truth and Your salvation. We pray that Your mercy and truth will take hold of us and that You will care for us, for You are our helper and protector. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Saturday, May 2nd: Psalm 40
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we are being delivered from evil days. We are being helped on our bed of pain and sickness to wholeness. We give thanks for Your mercy. We have sinned against You but You have supported us. We need to support the poor and needy. As we help them so bring healing to our souls for blessed are You from everlasting to everlasting. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, May 4th: Psalm 41
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we go about during this time of affliction with sad faces. We are troubled. We pray for faith for we know that your are our protector and have not forgotten us. You are leading us to the wondrous tabernacle in the house of God. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Tuesday, May 5th: Psalm 42
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we give thanks to You for You are delivering us from the enemy that afflicts us. We look to the day when our sad faces will be glad faces as we again enter Your Holy Tabernacle and worship at Your Holy Altar. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, May 7th: Psalm 43
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we are humbled in this time of affliction. All these things have come upon us, and the shadow of death covers us, but we have not forgotten You. We shall praise and give thanks to You all day long. Help us and redeem us for Your name sake. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, May 8th: Psalm 44
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we petition Your mother who stands at Your right side to intercede for us. We ask You through her to help us through this pandemic to be faithful to our baptism, for You anointed us with the Oil of gladness and made us Your children. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Monday, May 11th: Psalm 45
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord Your are our refuge and help when afflictions come upon us. We will not fear for You are with us. Teach us to be still knowing that You are God the Lord of host. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, May 14th: Psalm 47
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we are troubled and shaken. We ponder Your mercy. Your earthly temple is closed to us and may be closed for a while. Help us to remember that You shepherd Your church through times of violent storms and ship wreck. A day will come again when we praise Your Holy name in the midst of Your holy Temple. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday May 12th: Psalm 48
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we fear death because we have put our trust in an abundance of wealth. We are like senseless cattle in our attachments. This pandemic has brought us to our senses for we are reminded that in death we will carry nothing away. We give thank for all that You have and are doing for us. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Monday, May 18th: Psalm 49
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord we call on You in this time of affliction. We ask You to deliver us and we will glorify You with a sacrifice of praise. We have departed from Your ordinances and have not followed Your instruction. We pray for guidance and forgiveness so that we avoid those who practice immorality. May we not keep silent when we are called upon to witness to our faith. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, May 21st: Psalm 50
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, You have taught us that repentance is the foundation of our salvation. This is a time of extreme temptation because our normal lived are disrupted. We easily lose patients with our love ones and ourselves. We are spending time with the media which present immorality, violence and fear. Help to come to ourselves repent, confess our sins and return to You, for You will have mercy on us. We pray in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, May 22nd: Psalm 51
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord, we have vainly put our hope in our riches. We have been like the mighty man. This time is bringing us to our senses. We place our hope in You and give thanks for all that You have done for us. May Your Holy ones rejoice in our repentance. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Thursday, May 28th: Psalm 52
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
O Lord help us to be Your pleaser instead of man pleasers. When we are confronted with workers of lawlessness may we always seek the knowledge of You for the fear of You bring us wisdom. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen
Friday, May 29th: Psalm 53
Today’s Prayer:
Let us pray to the Lord
I will give thanks to You for You are our protector. Help us all to get through this time of affliction without judging our family, neighbor and strangers. We consider the true stranger as this virus which does not belong among us. We pray that You will utterly destroy it so we again can bring our sacrifice to You, For You have saved us and unto You we ascribe glory to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen