Saturday,
Dec. 3
Vigil (Matins)
(Small
Hour) 4:45am, 25 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
Centering Prayer (20 min.)
or [Prayer Beads]
The Light Goes Forth
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with us all! Amen.
[The candle is extinguished.]
Early
Morning
(Lauds)
(Small Hour)
6:15am
20min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
Call to this Day as Worship
This is the day that the Lord has made!
Let us rejoice and be
glad in it!
Lord, I make this day a gift to Thee.
Help me live this day
to Your glory!
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina
(“Divine/Sacred Reading”) is an ancient devotional practice (see Appendix D for
full information). Listen with your heart for what the Holy Spirit would say to
you as you read. Traditionally, there
are 4 “Moments:”
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Meditatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)
The Light Goes Forth
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with us all! Amen.
[The candle may be extinguished]
Morning
(Prime-Terce)
(Large Hour) 8am 30 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
It is not ourselves we proclaim;
We proclaim Christ
Jesus as Lord.
We are servants of others, for Jesus’ sake.
Let light shine out of
darkness!
For God has caused his light to shine within us!
The revelation of the
light of God’s glory
in the face of Jesus
Christ!
[adapt. 2 Corinthians 4:5-6]
Scripture with Reflection & Praise
Psalm 21 and John1:19-28
Doxology
[one of two options below, or other…
may
be spoken together or sung]
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
OR
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. Amen.
Reflection [someone can share a mini-message, or just
use Lectio Divina]
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Mediatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)]
Gloria Patri [traditional or “modern” version]
[traditional; may be spoken together or sung]
Glory
be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
OR
[“modern;” spoken together]
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.
Song: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
(Traditional or Contemporary)
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Open wide the windows
of our spirits,
O Lord, and fill us full of light;
Open wide the door of
our hearts,
that we may receive and entertain you
with all our powers of adoration and love.
(Christina
Rossetti, 1830-1894, popular poet and author)
Intercessions
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Together, let us pray
for…
…our family/friends/congregations.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…those who suffer and those in trouble.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the concerns of this community.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the world, its people, and its leaders.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the church universal: its leaders, its people, and its
mission.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the communion of saints.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[other intercessions,
suitable for the day or the hour,
can be added to the
list above]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[individual concerns
and joys may now be shared]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[when all are finished
sharing:]
We pray all these things
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Ignatian Exercises [Prayer Beads opt.]
[In community, use a
Director, or just follow the guidance below…]
This is the final time of thinking deeply about answering,
“Where Am I?”
The Lord’s Prayer & Kyrie
[traditional version –
The Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father, who art in
heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our
daily bread.
And forgive us our
trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into
temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the
kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
OR
[ecumenical text – The Lord’s
Prayer]
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed
be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on
earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily
bread.
Forgive us our sins
as
we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time
of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the
power,
and the glory are yours now and for ever.
Amen.
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as many times
as desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie
eleison.
Dismissal/The Light Goes Forth
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with us all! Amen.
[The candle may be carried out or extinguished]
Noon (Sext)
(Large Hour) 12:15pm 30 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.
A city built on a hill
can’t be hidden.
No one lights a lamp to put it under a basket.
but on a
lamp-stand
and it shines on all who
are in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before all people,
that in seeing our good
works
they
may glorify our Father in heaven.
[adapt. Matt. 5:14-16]
Scripture with Reflection & Praise
Doxology
[one of two options below, or other…
may
be spoken together or sung]
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
OR
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.
Amen.
Reflection [someone may share a reflection, or you
may use Lectio Divina:]
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Mediatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)
Gloria Patri
[traditional or “modern” version…
traditional; may be spoken
together or sung]
Glory
be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
OR
[“modern;”
spoken together]
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.
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Open wide the windows
of our spirits, O Lord,
And fill us full of light;
Open wide the door of
our hearts,
That we may receive and entertain you
with all our powers of adoration and love.
(Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894, immensely
popular poet and author)
Intercessions
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Together, let us pray
for…
…our family/friends/congregations.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…those who suffer and those in trouble.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the concerns of this community.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the world, its people, and its leaders.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the church universal: its leaders, its people, and its
mission.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the communion of saints.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[other intercessions,
suitable for the day or the hour, can be added to the list above]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[individual concerns
and joys may now be shared]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[when all are finished
sharing:]
We pray all these things
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Examen [Prayer Beads opt.]
[If praying in
community, a leader equipped to do so may “direct” the following prayer
exercise. Otherwise, trust the Spirit & follow the directions on your own.]
[Ignatius recommended
praying an “Examen” prayer especially prior to sleeping, but also at the noon
hour. John Wesley used questions to prayerfully reflect, al la Ignatius’
Examen, and used them morning and night. We recommend a short-form Examen at
noon.]
Examen: Thankfulness
(Saturday Questions – John Wesley)
1. Have I allotted some time for thanking God
for the blessings of the past week?
2. Have I, in order to be the more sensible
of them, seriously and deliberately considered the several circumstances that
attended them?
3. Have I considered each of them as an
obligation to greater love, and, consequently, to stricter holiness?
Song:
Hail to the
Lord’s Anointed
(Traditional or Contemporary)
Lord’s Prayer & Kyrie
[traditional version –
The Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father, who art in
heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our
daily bread.
And forgive us our
trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into
temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.
OR
[ecumenical text – The
Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed
be your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily
bread.
Forgive us our sins
as
we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time
of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the
power,
and the glory are yours now and for ever.
Amen.
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as many times
as desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie
eleison.
The Light Goes Forth
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with us all! Amen.
[The candle may be carried out or extinguished]
Afternoon
(Nones) (Small
Hour)
4:00pm 10min.
Introduction
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the
race, I have kept the
faith.” [2
Timothy 4:7]
“I press on toward the
goal for the prize
of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
[Philippians 3:14]
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great
a cloud of witnesses,
let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin
which clings so closely, and let us run
with endurance the race that is set before
us.”
[Hebrews 12:1]
Scripture
- Psalm76
Welcoming Prayer
At the hour of Nones, we are
preparing to finish the day well, practicing the art of letting go, and pondering things we must leave
undone; all of which can usher us to a place of contemplating our own
vulnerabilities, frailties, and mortality. It is also a time by which we may
have accumulated a lot of negative and false things as the day has gone on… and
we need some healing and restoration.
1.
Focus, feel and
sink into the feelings, emotions, thoughts, sensations and commentaries in your
body.
2.
Welcome God in the feelings, emotions,
thoughts, commentaries or sensations in your body by saying, “Welcome.”
3.
Let go by repeating the following
sentences:
·
“I let go of the desire for security, affection,
control.”
·
“I let go of the desire to change this
feeling/sensation.”
Kyrie
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as many times
as desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie
eleison.
Evening
(Vespers)
(Large
Hour) 5:30pm 30 min.
Call to Worship
O gracious light, pure brightness
of the ever-living Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy
and blessed!
Now as we come to the end of our daily work,
and the setting
of the sun,
and our eyes
behold the vesper light,
We give you praise, O
God:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
O Son of God, O Giver of Life,
You are worthy at all times
to be praised
by happy voices, and to be glorified
throughout all the worlds.
[The “Phos Hilaron,” O Gracious Light]
Scripture with Reflection & Praise
Psalm 116 & 117 and
Doxology
[one of two options below, or other…
may be spoken together
or sung]
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
OR
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. Amen.
Reflection [someone can share a Reflection if in
community; otherwise, Lectio Divina:]
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Mediatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)]
Gloria Patri
[traditional or “modern” version…
traditional; may be spoken
together or sung]
Glory
be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
OR
[“modern;” spoken together]
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.
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Open wide the windows
of our spirits, O Lord,
And fill us full of light;
Open wide the door of
our hearts,
That we may receive and entertain you
with all our powers of adoration and love.
(Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894)
Intercessions
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Together, let us pray
for…
…our family/friends/congregations.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…those who suffer and those in trouble.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the concerns of this community.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the world, its people, and its leaders.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the church universal: its leaders,
its people, and
its mission.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the communion of saints.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[other intercessions,
suitable for the day or the hour, can be added to the list above]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[individual concerns
and joys may now be shared]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[when all are finished
sharing:]
We pray all these things
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Examen (20 min.) or Centering Prayer (20 min.) or Prayer Beads
[We recommend an Examen Prayer at either
Vespers or at Compline, and Centering Prayer at the other. We will provide the
same one in both places… see Appendix E for more info.]
Examen: Traditional Adaptation
fr. Ignatius’ Exercises
1. Become
Aware of God’s Presence – Look
back on the events of the day in the company of the Holy Spirit. The day may
seem like a blur or a jumble… ask God to bring clarity & understanding.
2. Review
the Day with Gratitude – Gratitude
is the foundation of our relationship with God. Walk through your day in the
presence of God and note its joys, delights, and gifts. What did you receive
from others? Give? Note the small details.
3. Pay
Attention to Your Emotions – Our
emotions can help us detect the movement of God’s Spirit. Reflect on your
feelings throughout the day. What is God saying through them? You will find
some ways you fell short. Ask forgiveness for sins, but also look more deeply…
feelings of frustration may mean God is pushing you in new directions, or concern
for another may be the Spirit’s prompting to reach out to them.
4. Choose
One Feature of the Day and Pray From It – Ask the Spirit to direct you to something during the day
particularly important. It may involve a positive or negative feeling, or an
encounter with another, or a vivid moment. It may seem insignificant. Pray
about it, let God guide your prayer. Does it lead to intercession, praise,
repentance, gratitude… or something else?
5. Look
Toward Tomorrow – Ask
for light for tomorrow’s challenges. Pay attention to feelings that surface as
you ponder tomorrow. Let these feelings guide your prayer. Seek guidance,
understanding, help, hope.
Song:
Hail to the
Lord’s Anointed
Lord’s Prayer & Kyrie
[traditional version –
The Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father, who art in
heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our
daily bread.
And forgive us our
trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into
temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the
kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
OR
[ecumenical text – The Lord’s
Prayer]
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily
bread.
Forgive us our sins
as
we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time
of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the
power,
and the glory are yours now and forever.
Amen.
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as many times
as desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie
eleison.
The Light Goes Forth
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with us all! Amen.
[The candle may be carried out or extinguished]
Family Bedtime
(Hora Somni)
(Small
Hour) 8:00pm
[Appendix F has full
details, additional resources, etc. for this non-traditional Hour.]
Saturday – Prayer
through Music [Appendix F]
Night
(Compline)
(Small Hour) 10:00pm 15 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit]
If I say, “Surely the darkness will cover me,
and the light
around me turn to night,”
darkness is not dark to
you, O Lord;
the night is as bright as the day;
darkness and light to
you are both alike.
[Psalm 139:10-11]
Examen (20
min.)
or Centering Prayer (20 min.)
or Prayer Beads
[We recommend an Examen Prayer at either
Vespers or at Compline, and Centering Prayer at the other. We will provide the
same one in both places… see Appendix E, C, or B for more info.]
Examen: Traditional Adaptation
fr. Ignatius’ Exercises
1. Become
Aware of God’s Presence – Look
back on the events of the day in the company of the Holy Spirit. The day may
seem like a blur or a jumble… ask God to bring clarity & understanding.
2. Review
the Day with Gratitude – Gratitude
is the foundation of our relationship with God. Walk through your day in the
presence of God and note its joys, delights, and gifts. What did you receive
from others? Give? Note the small details.
3. Pay
Attention to Your Emotions – Our
emotions can help us detect the movement of God’s Spirit. Reflect on your
feelings throughout the day. What is God saying through them? You will find
some ways you fell short. Ask forgiveness for sins, but also look more deeply…
feelings of frustration may mean God is pushing you in new directions, or
concern for another may be the Spirit’s prompting to reach out to them.
4. Choose
One Feature of the Day and Pray From It – Ask the Spirit to direct you to something during the day
particularly important. It may involve a positive or negative feeling, or an
encounter with another, or a vivid moment. It may seem insignificant. Pray
about it, let God guide your prayer. Does it lead to intercession, praise,
repentance, gratitude… or something else?
5. Look
Toward Tomorrow – Ask
for light for tomorrow’s challenges. Pay attention to feelings that surface as
you ponder tomorrow. Let these feelings guide your prayer. Seek guidance,
understanding, help, hope.
Kyrie
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as
desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie
eleison.
The Light Goes Forth
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with us all! Amen.
[The candle may be carried out or extinguished]
