Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! My members tremble, for I have been guilty through all of them: my eyes by seeing, my ears by hearing, my tongue by speaking evil, surrendering my whole self to Gehenna. Is this what you wanted, my sinful soul? Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! Thou didst receive the Prodigal and the thief who repented, O Savior. I alone have been weighed down by sinful laziness and submitted to evil deeds. Is this what you wanted my sinful soul? Most Holy Theotokos, save us! O Mother of God, the wondrous and swift helper of all mankind, help me, the unworthy, for this is what my sinful soul wants! Canon to the Theotokos Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Fill my heart with joy, O Pure One who bore the Cause of Joy, by giving us your incorruptible joy. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Deliver us from harm, Pure Theotokos who bore the Eternal Redemption and the Peace which passes all understanding. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Lessen the gloom of my transgressions with the enlightenment of your brightness, O Bride of God who bore the divine and eternal Light. Most Holy Theotokos, save us! Heal the infirmity of my soul by granting me your visitation, O Pure One, and grant me wholeness by your prayers. Canon to the Guardian Angel Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner! Since you have boldness before God, my holy Guardian, pray to Him for my deliverance from the evils that harm me. Holy Angel of the Lord, my Guardian, pray to God for me, a sinner! Brightly illumine my soul, O bright Light, the Angel given to me by God, my instructor and guardian. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Though I sleep in the evil weight of sin, protect me as one who keeps vigil, O Angel of God, and rouse me to praise through your prayers. Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen. O Lady Mary, the unwedded Theotokos and hope of the faithful: Cast down the arrogance of the Enemy and give joy to those who hymn you. ODE 6 Irmos: Beholding the Sea of Life raging with the storm of temptations, I have fled to Thy calm haven and cry to Thee: Deliver my life from destruction, O Most-merciful One! Canon of Repentance Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! I have lived my life on earth prodigally and committed my soul to darkness. Now, O Merciful Master, I pray: free me from the Enemy's labor and give me the intelligence to do Thy will. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me! Who does what I do? As a pig wallows in mud, so do I serve sin! Pull me out of this mire, Lord, and give me the heart to accomplish Thy commandments. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!