Thursday,
December 1st
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]
[Keep silence in the
presence of God. Pick a word or phrase to inwardly return to when thoughts or
distractions interrupt your stillness. See Posts on Centering Prayer and/or Prayer Beads.]
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: Acts 1:12-17, 21-26
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. Traditionally, there
are 4 “Moments:”
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) 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! [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 offer a
word, or, 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:
Word of God, Come Down on Earth
(Traditional; by James J. Quinn) OR
I Wait
(Contemporary; All Sons & Daughters)
Word of God, Come Down on Earth
(Traditional; by James J. Quinn) OR
I Wait
(Contemporary; All Sons & Daughters)
Prayer
Unison Prayer
O Lord our God, grant
us grace
to desire you with our whole heart,
that so desiring we may
seek and find you,
and so finding you, may
love you,
and loving you, may hate those sins
from which you have redeemed us.
(Anselm of Canterbury, 1033-1109)
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
reflecting on the “Where Am I?” question 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 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, or 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
O Lord our God,
grant us grace to
desire you with our whole heart,
that so desiring we may
seek and find you,
and so finding you, may love you,
and loving you, may hate those sins
from which you have redeemed us.
(Anselm of Canterbury, 1033-1109,
Benedictine
monk, abbot, theologian, Archbishop
of Canterbury)
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: Resignation
& Meekness (John Wesley for Thur.)
1. Have I endeavored to will what God wills,
and that only?
2. Have I received every thing that has
befallen me without my choice, as the choice of infinite wisdom and goodness
for me, with thanks?
3. Have I (after doing what he requires of me
to do concerning them) left all future things absolutely to God’s disposal;
that is, have I labored to be wholly indifferent to whichsoever way he shall
ordain for me?
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) 4pm 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.”
[Philippians 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.”
[Hebrews 12:1, ESV]
Scripture
- Psalm73
Welcoming Prayer
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, a leader or other member
may share a reflection,
otherwise, consider reflecting using
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
O Lord our God,
grant us grace to
desire you with our whole heart,
that so desiring we may
seek and find you,
and so finding you, may love you,
and loving you, may hate those sins
from which you have redeemed us.
(Anselm of Canterbury, 1033-1109,
Benedictine
monk, abbot, theologian, Archbishop of
Canterbury)
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 Examen post.]
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 the Centering Prayer post]
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.]
[Prayer Bead post offers guidance on using beads as a focus and discipline for
prayer.]
Examen: Praise,
Reverence, Service – Thibodeaux, SJ
1. Praise – praise God for who he is, for the
gifts he has given to you this very day, for his attributes which have shown up
in my day.
2. Reverence – acknowledge God is bigger than
the challenges you faced today.
3. Service – commit yourself to service,
looking at specific people, places, tasks, and happenings that tomorrow will
bring; pray for God’s help (remembering #2 above, he is bigger than the
challenges that way await you).
Song:
Word of God, Come Down to Earth
(Traditional; by James J. Quinn) OR
I Wait
(Contemporary; All Sons & Daughters)
Word of God, Come Down to Earth
(Traditional; by James J. Quinn) OR
I Wait
(Contemporary; All Sons & Daughters)
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
Thursday – Centering Prayer and/or Prayer Beads [See Related Posts]
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.)
[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 Examen or Centering Prayer posts for more info.]
or Prayer
Beads
[Prayer Beads post offers guidance on using beads.]
Examen: Praise, Reverence,
Service – Thibodeaux, SJ
1. Praise – praise God for who he is, for the
gifts he has given to you this very day, for his attributes which have shown up
in my day.
2. Reverence – acknowledge God is bigger than
the challenges you faced today.
3. Service – commit yourself to service,
looking at specific people, places, tasks, and happenings that tomorrow will
bring; pray for God’s help (remembering #2 above, he is bigger than the
challenges that way await you).
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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