Monday, November 28th
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.)
[Keep silence in the
presence of God.
Pick a word or phrase to inwardly return to when thoughts
or
distractions interrupt your stillness.
See Centering Prayer Post for more detail.]
or [Prayer Beads]
[Those who cannot do
Centering Prayer may use Prayer Beads
or engage other forms of active yet
contemplative prayer
during this time.]
[See Prayer Beads Post.]
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 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 – Reading: Matthew 3:1-12
Lectio Divina
(“Divine/Sacred Reading”) is an ancient devotional practice (see Lectio Divina Post). Listen with your heart for what the Holy Spirit would say to
you as you read:
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Meditatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)
Conclusion/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)
8:00am 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! [2 Corinthians 4:5-6]
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
[if in Community, someone may share, otherwise,
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
I need your sense of
time.
Always I have an
underlying anxiety about things.
Sometimes I am in a
hurry to achieve my ends
and am completely without patience.
It is hard for me to
realize that some growth is slow,
that all processes are not swift.
I cannot always
discriminate
between what takes time to develop
and what can be rushed,
because my sense of time is
dulled.
I measure things in
terms of happenings.
O to understand the
meaning of perspective
that I may do all
things
with a profound sense of leisure – of time.
(Howard Thurman, 1900-1981,
"The greatest
African-American Mystic of the 20th century.”
Preacher; Baptist Minister; Professor at
Morehouse, Spelman,
Howard, and Boston Universities)
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.]
[If you are observing
this time in community, a Spiritual Director can lead this time. If on your
own, you can seek out a Director or follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and
the words printed here. We recommend use of a Spiritual Director.]
Continue to reflect on answering “Where Am I?” by recalling
events and relationships in which you wanted or tried to find freedom by
moving. Times when you simply “moved around the circle” to a new “where.”
If you moved, did you find freedom? Were their times you stayed?
How did you feel?
Imprisoned? Something else?
How did you respond?
Would you do differently today?
Bring memories, regrets, feelings to God honestly.
Ask him for both healing and true freedom. (The “Where Am I?” circle; next page.)
[Jot your responses to the questions on the previous page in
the circle below, or make one on a separate piece of paper.]
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 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.
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
[if in Community, someone may share a
reflection, otherwise, 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
I need your sense of
time.
Always I have an
underlying anxiety about things.
Sometimes I am in a
hurry to achieve my ends
and am completely without patience.
It is hard for me to
realize that some growth is slow,
that all processes are not swift.
I cannot always
discriminate
between
what takes time to develop
and what can be rushed,
because my sense of time is dulled.
I measure things in
terms of happenings.
O to understand the
meaning of perspective
that I may do all
things
with a profound sense of leisure – of time.
(Howard
Thurman, 1900-1981,
“The greatest African-American Mystic of the 20th
century.”
Preacher; Baptist Minister; Professor at
Morehouse, Spelman,
Howard, and Boston Universities)
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: Love of Neighbour (Questions for Monday, John Wesley)
1. Have I thought any thing but my conscience
too dear to part with to please or serve my neighbor?
2. Have I rejoiced or grieved with him?
3. Have I received his infirmities with pity,
not with anger?
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]
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, ESV]
“I press on toward the
goal for the prize
of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”[Phil. 3:14, ESV]
“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.”[Heb. 12:1, ESV]
Scripture
- 1 Thessalonians 1
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
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 [if in Community, someone may share, otherwise,
use Lectio Divina, app. D]
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
I need your sense of
time.
Always I have an
underlying anxiety about things.
Sometimes I am in a hurry
to achieve my ends
and am completely without patience.
It is hard for me to
realize that some growth is slow,
that all processes are not swift.
I cannot always
discriminate
between what takes time to develop
and what can be rushed,
because my sense of time is
dulled.
I measure things in
terms of happenings.
O to understand the
meaning of perspective
that I may do all
things
with a profound sense of leisure – of time.
(Howard Thurman, 1900-1981,
“The greatest African-American Mystic
of the twentieth century.”
Preacher; Ordained Baptist Minister; Professor at Morehouse,
Spelman, Howard, and
Boston Universities)
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.)
[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.]
[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.]
or Centering Prayer (20 min.)
[Keep silence in the
presence of God. Pick a word or phrase to inwardly return to when thoughts or
distractions interrupt your stillness. There is a wonderful “Centering Prayer”
app, and other resources to guide you in Appendix C.]
or Prayer Beads
[Those who cannot do
Centering Prayer may use Prayer Beads or engage other forms of active yet
contemplative prayer during this time.]
[Appendix B offers guidance on using beads as a focus and discipline for
prayer.]
Examen: Naming the Grace – adaptation from Mark Thibodeaux, SJ
1. Gratitude – spend a few moments in gratitude,
thanking God for one or two of the blessings received this day.
2. Challenge – ask God to show you the greatest
challenge you faced today… did you respond with freedom or bondage? What were
the consequences? Give thanks or ask forgiveness or ask for healing.
3. Feelings – how am I feeling right now, as I pray,
about this challenge? Pray about the feelings and listen to God’s response.
4. Naming
the Grace
– ask God to show you what grace or virtue you may need to meet this challenge
in the future. Reflect on the past few days, and ask the Lord to show you ways
you have not been open to this grace or virtue. Pray for forgiveness, strength,
and openness.
5. “Praydream” – prayerfully daydream about what
tomorrow would be like if you met the challenge “filled up” with the
grace/virtue you need.
6. Ask – ask God to give you the grace you need
to be the person he is calling you to be. Repeat the grace/virtue over and
over, trying to sense God quietly bestowing it.
7. Resolution – if you feel called to do so, make a
resolution to be the kind of person you feel called to be… remembering that it
is only by the grace of God and the Holy Spirit’s presence and power!
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]
Family Bedtime (Hora
Somni)
(Small Hour) 8pm
[Appendix F has full
details, additional resources, etc. for this non-traditional Hour.]
Monday – Meditation [Appendix F & C]
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.)
[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.]
[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.]
or Centering
Prayer
(20 min.)
[Keep silence in the
presence of God. Pick a word or phrase to inwardly return to when thoughts or
distractions interrupt your stillness. There is a wonderful “Centering Prayer”
app, and other resources to guide you in Appendix C.]
or Prayer
Beads
[Those who cannot do
Centering Prayer may use Prayer Beads or engage other forms of active yet
contemplative prayer during this time.]
[Appendix B offers guidance on using beads as a focus and discipline for
prayer.]
Examen: Naming the Grace – adaptation from Mark Thibodeaux, SJ
1. Gratitude – spend a few moments in
gratitude,
thanking God for one or two of the blessings received this day.
2. Challenge – ask God to show you the greatest
challenge you faced today… did you respond with freedom or bondage? What were
the consequences? Give thanks or ask forgiveness or ask for healing.
3. Feelings – how am I feeling right now, as I pray,
about this challenge? Pray about the feelings and listen to God’s response.
4. Naming
the Grace
– ask God to show you what grace or virtue you may need to meet this challenge
in the future. Reflect on the past few days, and ask the Lord to show you ways
you have not been open to this grace or virtue. Pray for forgiveness, strength,
and openness.
5. “Praydream” – prayerfully daydream about what
tomorrow would be like if you met the challenge “filled up” with the
grace/virtue you need.
6. Ask – ask God to give you the grace you need
to be the person he is calling you to be. Repeat the grace/virtue over and
over, trying to sense God quietly bestowing it.
7. Resolution – if you feel called to do so, make a
resolution to be the kind of person you feel called to be… remembering that it
is only by the grace of God and the Holy Spirit’s presence and power!
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.
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]
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