Wednesday,
December 7th
St. Ambrose Day
FAST Day
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]
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 (“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)
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!
[adapt. 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, or
use Lectio Divna.]
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, teach me to
seek you,
and reveal yourself to
me when I seek you.
For I cannot seek you
unless you first teach me,
nor find you unless you
first reveal yourself to me.
Let me seek you in
longing, and long for you in seeking.
Let me find you in
love, and love you in finding.
(Ambrose of Milan, 340-397)
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.]
Reflect
upon, and write in a “How Am I?” circle the way your “how” is forming because
of decisions you have made. Note the things you cannot change, for they are in
the past, and face your feelings about them, praying for clarity and help from
the Lord.
Think about
the past day – or week – and recall moments of decision. How did you react to
the events, situations, or people that called for decisions, and how did your
reactions guide, form, or create your decisions? Where were your decisions
YOU-centered, and where were they GOD-centered? How do you feel about them now?
Pray through those feelings, and tell God what you would like to change.
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, a reflection may be
shared, 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
O Lord, teach me to
seek you,
and reveal yourself to
me when I seek you.
For I cannot seek you
unless you first teach me,
nor find you unless you
first reveal yourself to me.
Let me seek you in
longing, and long for you in seeking.
Let me find you in
love, and love you in finding.
(Ambrose of Milan, 340-397)
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: Mortification (John
Wesley, Wed. Questions)
1. Have I done any thing merely because it
was pleasing?
2. Have I not only not done what passion
solicited me to, but done just the contrary?
3. Have I received the inconveniences I could
not avoid as means of mortification chosen for me by God?
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]
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]
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, a leader or other member
may share a reflection,
otherwise, consider reflecting using
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
O Lord, teach me to
seek you,
and reveal yourself to
me when I seek you.
For I cannot seek you
unless you first teach me,
nor find you unless you
first reveal yourself to me.
Let me seek you in
longing, and long for you in seeking.
Let me find you in
love, and love you in finding.
(Ambrose of Milan, 340-397)
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, C, or B for more info.]
Examen: Analytical Method – Laudate app
1. Center – quiet your soul and enter God’s
presence, asking him for light to know yourself and to know him.
2. Review
– review the
major areas of God’s will in your life, examining the level of your
faithfulness to what God was asking of you. Ask the Spirit to draw your
attention to the important things of the day. Keep asking yourself, “Why?” to
delve deeper. Pay attention to your feelings, and give thanks, ask for
forgiveness, or pray for healing.
a. You could arrange this review based on key
relationships, or
b. You could arrange this review around three
W’s: Way, Words, Works
3. Gratitude – thank God for the good that you were
able to accomplish, thanks to his grace, and thank him for mercy and
forgiveness to cover your sins and shortcomings.
4. Resolution – renew your commitment to follow Christ
even more closely tomorrow (a specific resolution can be made if you feel led
to do so).
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) 8:00pm
Wednesday – Prayers of
the People, with Confession [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.)
[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 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.]
Examen: Analytical
Method – Laudate
app
1. Center – quiet your soul and enter God’s
presence, asking him for light to know yourself and to know him.
2. Review
– review the
major areas of God’s will in your life, examining the level of your
faithfulness to what God was asking of you. Ask the Spirit to draw your
attention to the important things of the day. Keep asking yourself, “Why?” to
delve deeper. Pay attention to your feelings, and give thanks, ask for
forgiveness, or pray for healing.
a. You could arrange this review based on key
relationships, or
b. You could arrange this review around three
W’s: Way, Words, Works
3. Gratitude – thank God for the good that you were
able to accomplish, thanks to his grace, and thank him for mercy and
forgiveness to cover your sins and shortcomings.
4. Resolution – renew your commitment to follow Christ
even more closely tomorrow (a specific resolution can be made if you feel led
to do so).
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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