Sunday,
Dec. 18th
Sunday Morning (Lauds-Prime)
(Large Hour) 7:00am
30min.
The Second “O Antiphon”
[The following may be read responsively;
OR Verse 3 “O come, O come, great Lord of
might”
of O Come, O Come Emmanuel may be sung;
O Adonai and Leader of the house of Israel,
who appeared to Moses
in the flames of the bush
and gave him the law on Sinai:
Come, and with your
outstretched arm redeem us.
[The last line can be
sung together if desired:]
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
[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!
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… if
not, or no one would share, Lectio:]
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 God, you are well
disposed to us;
give us the strength of
your support.
Give us encouragement,
give the light that goes with it.
Make us live by the
truths of the faith
preached by your holy apostles
and the high teaching
of the Gospels of our Saviour,
Jesus
Christ.
(Ouchmounen Papyrus)
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 [or Centering Prayer or 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, especially
for the Imaginative Gospel Prayer.]
Imaginatively Praying the Gospel
We will be asking, in prayer, to become participants in the
events of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry.
This is praying in a way that truly relies on our personal
& dynamic relationship with the Lord. We want to be doing the following
things:
1.
Listening – being inwardly still and
receptive.
2.
Disclosing – revealing ourselves, in
prayer, just as we are.
3.
Sharing – in deep connection with God
through Scripture and Prayer we are absorbing his word and sharing in events.
4.
Reflecting – upon a deepening experience
of both God and the Bible, becoming aware of just how he meets us.
5.
Giving – feely offering to others what we
receive.
To engage in the Imaginative Gospel Prayer/Meditation:
1.
Read the passage several times.
2.
Enter the Scene
3.
Ask God for what you desire (if you know;
ie, to meet him, feel his touch, etc.)
4.
Fill out the Scene: what are the details
(try to see them down to the smallest details), where are you or what is your
role?
5.
Talk with the characters in the Bible
story/scene, and especially with the Lord.
6.
There are 2 Absolute Rules to keep:
a.
Never moralize or judge yourself, and
b.
Always respond from the hearts, not the
head
7.
Attend to your feelings and reactions.
As we approach Christmas, we will use the imaginative prayer
detailed above to enter the events leading up to the Nativity.
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]
Sunday Afternoon
(Sext-Nones) (Large Hour)
3:00pm 45 min.
The Second “O Antiphon”
[The following may be read responsively;
OR Verse 3 “O come, O come, great Lord of
might”
of O Come, O Come Emmanuel may be sung;
O Adonai and Leader of the house of Israel,
who appeared to Moses
in the flames of the bush
and gave him the law on Sinai:
Come, and with your
outstretched arm redeem us.
[The last line can be
sung together if desired:]
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
[The candle is lit.]
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 if in community… or
ponder one of the scriptures yourself]
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
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.
Focus, feel and
sink into the feelings, emotions, thoughts, sensations and commentaries in your
body.
1.
Welcome God in the feelings, emotions,
thoughts, commentaries or sensations in your body by saying, “Welcome.”
2.
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.”
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.
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.
[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]
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]
The Second “O Antiphon”
[The following may be read responsively;
OR Verse 3 “O come, O come, great Lord of
might”
of O Come, O Come Emmanuel may be sung;
O Adonai and Leader of the house of Israel,
who appeared to Moses
in the flames of the bush
and gave him the law on Sinai:
Come, and with your
outstretched arm redeem us.
[The last line can be
sung together if desired:]
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
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
reflect on your own on scripture above]
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 God, you are well
disposed to us;
give us the strength of
your support.
Give us encouragement, give
the light that goes with it.
Make us live by the
truths of the faith
preached by your holy apostles
and the high teaching
of the Gospels of our Saviour,
Jesus
Christ. (Ouchmounen Papyrus)
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 [Appendix C]
[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.]
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.
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, our
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]
Family Bedtime (Hora Somni)
(Small
Hour)
8:00pm
Sunday – Prayer Beads
[Appendix F & B]
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]
Centering Prayer (20 min.)
and/or Examen (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.]
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]
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