Using Anglican Prayer Beads. We start and end at the Cross.

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1 Using Anglican Prayer Beads The use of beads (or knotted cords, or stones) to count prayers exists in early records of nearly every spiritual tradition. They are used to foster contemplative, meditative, and reflective prayer. The rhythm discourages distractions and focuses attention so we can more readily move into God s presence. We start and end at the Cross. The Invitatory Bead is used to invite ourselves into the circle of prayer and contemplation, just like the Invitatory begins a church service, calling us to worship. We followed the beads in an anti-clockwise direction. Each of the Cruciform Beads is a stop point, A place to refocus. The sets of 7 Week Beads are used to repeat the prayer or divided a prayer into 7 manageable parts. 33 beads in total - representing Jesus' 33 years of life on earth. 4 Cruciform Beads these form the points of an imaginary cross representing 4 points of the compass, 4 Evangelists, 4 Cardinal Virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, & temperance), 4 elements (earth, water, wind, and fire). 7 Week beads represent 7 days of creation, 7 seasons of the Church year, 7 Sacraments, or the 7 Last Words from the Cross.

2 This style is called a Chaplet. The word chaplet comes from the French word for rosary -chapelet It is smaller, having just 2 sets of 7 week beads and only 2 cruciform beads. It can be more convenient for keeping in a pocket or on a key ring. It is used in the same way as the full Anglican Prayer bead set, by simply working your way around the circle twice. Another variation is the St Patrick's or St Brigid's chaplet consisting of 3 sets of 3 beads and 2 cruciform beads. This form is used by working from one end to the other and back again, with prayers adjusted to groups of 3.

3 SIMPLE PRAYER - Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46 In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen In thee, O Lord, I put my trust Be still and know that I am God 1: BE 2: BE STILL 3: BE STILL AND KNOW 4: BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD 5 BE STILL AND KNOW 6. BE STILL 7: BE In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen

4 SIMPLE PRAYER - DRAWN FROM THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER Glory be to to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be World without end Amen May the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be acceptable in your sight O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on me. Jesus, bearer of my sins, have mercy on me. Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant me peace. Almighty and merciful Lord Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Bless me and keep me Amen Lord's Prayer

5 A Celtic Prayer In the Name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. O God make speed to save me O Lord make haste to help me Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Be the eye of God dwelling with me, The foot of Christ in guidance with me, The shower of the Spirit pouring on me, Richly and generously 1: I bow before the Father who made me, 2: I bow before the Son who saved me, 3: I bow before the Spirit who guides me, 4: In love and adoration. 5: I praise the Name of the one on high. 5: I bow before thee Sacred Three, 7: The ever One, the Trinity. In the Name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

6 Prayer for Before Bed Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be Amen Open my lips, O Lord and my mouth shall proclaim Your praise. Guide me waking, O Lord and guard me sleeping that awake I may watch with Christ and asleep I may rest in peace Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on me. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on me. Jesus, redeemer of the world, give me your peace. The Lord's Prayer

7 Deep Peace Prayer using the straight chaplet May the God of peace bring peace to me May the Son of peace bring peace to me May the Spirit of peace bring peace to me now and always Deep peace of Christ Bless me and keep me and bring me peace Amen Deep peace of the running wave to me. Deep peace of the flowing air to me. Deep peace of the quiet earth to me Deep peace of the shining stars to me. Deep peace of the gentle night to me Moon and stars pour their healing light on me Deep peace of Christ, of Christ the light of the world to all. Deep peace of Christ to all

8 Julian of Norwich Prayer In the Name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. O God make speed to save me, O Lord make haste to help me, Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. God of your goodness, give me yourself, For you are enough to me. And I can ask for nothing less that is to your glory. And if I ask for anything less, I shall still be in want, for only in you have I all. All shall be well, and all shall be well, And all manner of things shall be well.

9 Prayer of A.C.T.S. - Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication In the name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Oh God make speed to save me Oh Lord make haste to help me Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be Amen 1st Cruciform Bead: Adoration Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 1st set of 7: Adoration Bless the Lord, oh my soul and all that is within me Bless his holy name. 2nd Cruciform Bead: Confession Almighty God, forgive me for my sins committed in thought, word, and deed; and for not loving you with my whole heart. I ask your forgiveness in Jesus' name. 2nd set of 7: : Confession Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

10 3rd Cruciform Bead: Thanks Thank you Lord for your unfailing love and the blessings you so richly bestow upon me. 3rd set of 7: : Thanks On each bead, thank God for something wonderful he has done in your life. 4th Cruciform Bead: Supplication Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal one, have mercy upon us. 4th set of 7: Supplication Say prayers of request and intercession on each bead. Exit Cross: The Lord's Prayer

11 Come Lord Jesus Prayer Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honour and power and might be to our God f forever and ever! Amen (Revelation 7:12) God is our refuge and strength a very present help in time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me bless God s Holy Name (Psalm 103:1} Come Lord Jesus, draw us to yourself (John 12:32)

12 Saint Patrick's Breastplate I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. Of whom all nature hath creation, eternal Father, Spirit, Word: praise to the Lord of my salvation, salvation is of Christ the Lord. Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. 1. I bind this day to me for ever, by power of faith, Christ s Incarnation; 2. his baptism in Jordan river; 3. his death on cross for my salvation; 4. his bursting from the spicèd tomb; 5. his riding up the heavenly way; 6. his coming at the day of doom: 7. I bind unto myself today. 1. I bind unto myself the power of the great love of cherubim; 2. the sweet "Well done" in judgement hour; 3. the service of the seraphim; 4. confessors faith, apostles word, 5. the patriarchs prayers, the prophets scrolls; 6. all good deeds done unto the Lord, 7. and purity of virgin souls.

13 1. I bind unto myself today the virtues of the starlit heaven, 2. the glorious sun s life-giving ray, 3. the whiteness of the moon at even, 4. the flashing of the lightning free, 5. the whirling of the wind s tempestuous shocks, 6. the stable earth, the deep salt sea, 7. around the old eternal rocks. 1. I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, 2. his eye to watch, his might to stay, 3. his ear to hearken, to my need; 4. the wisdom of my God to teach, 5. his hand to guide, his shield to ward; 6. the word of God to give me speech, 7. his heavenly host to be my guard. I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. Of whom all nature hath creation, eternal Father, Spirit, Word: praise to the Lord of my salvation, salvation is of Christ the Lord.