Why is the word Amen added?

As a sign that everything that we read in the prayer is true.

When should this prayer be said?

Before every good deed, because we must do everything in honor and glory of the three persons of the Holy Trinity.

The Publican's Prayer

In Russian:

Lord, be merciful to me, a sinner.

Be - be.

Whose prayer is this?

This prayer is of the publican (tax collector), who repented of his sins and received forgiveness, as is evident from the parable of the publican and the Pharisee (Luke 18:10-14).

What do we ask of God in this prayer?

We ask God to be merciful to us sinners, that is, to forgive us our sins and not punish us for them.

When should we say this prayer?

We need to say it as often as we sin often. As soon as we sin, we must immediately repent of our sin before God and say this prayer.

Prayer to Jesus Christ, the Son of God

In Russian:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers of Thy Most Pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us (show mercy to us). Amen.

Radi - for, by. For the sake of prayers - through prayers.

To whom is this prayer?

To Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Who is Jesus Christ, the Son of God?

The Second Person of the Holy Trinity, our Saviour.2

What do we ask of the Lord in this prayer?

We ask that God, through the prayers of the saints, have mercy on us, that is, be merciful to us and forgive our sins.

Who is the Most Pure Mother of the Lord?

The Most Holy Virgin Mary, chosen for the special holiness of her life as the Mother of the Son of God, when He, eternally living as God, wanted to appear on earth as a man for the salvation of people.3

Who are the saints?

Saints are people who lived on earth piously and are now in heaven together with God and pray to Him for us. Such, for example, are the prophets, apostles, saints, martyrs, and others. Through their prayers, and especially through the prayers of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, God has mercy on us.

When is this prayer pronounced?

This prayer, like the prayer of the publican, should be in the mind and heart of a Christian as often as possible, because, constantly sinning before God, they must constantly turn to Him with a request for mercy.

Note. This prayer is pronounced shorter: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us, or even shorter: Lord, have mercy! In the last abbreviated version, it is pronounced in church, during the service, often up to 40 times continuously.

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