Occasional Prayers

At washing the hands

Cleanse me, O Lord, from all defilement of heart and body, that I may with clean hands and a pure heart fulfill your work.

At putting on the amice

Cover, O Lord, my head with the helmet of your salvation, that, the assaults of the evil one being repelled, in peace I may offer this service to you.

At putting on the alb

Cleanse me, O Lord, that, made white and washed in the blood of the Lamb, I may serve you faithfully, and at last attain to everlasting joy.

At putting on the cincture

Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of your love, and extinguish within me the fire of all evil desire, that the grace of temperance and chastity may abide in me.

At putting on the stole

Grant me to so bear your yoke and minister in your name that your word may never return to you void, but may fulfill that to which you send it.

At putting on the maniple

Grant me to so bear the present burden of labour and sorrow for love of you it may be light, and I may persevere even to the end.

At putting on the chasuble or dalmatic

Clothe me, O Lord, with the robe of your righteousness, that trusting only in your merits, and resting in your love, all that I do may be acceptable to you.