Having awakened, arise from your bed without laziness and, having gathered your thoughts, make the Sign of the Cross, saying: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Afterwards, stand in silence for a few moments until all your senses are calmed. At that point, make three prostrations, saying: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. Then, begin the Morning Prayers with these words: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, through the prayers
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