Sunday,
January 29th
Early Morning 6am
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same,
the Name of the Lord
shall be praised.
[Mal. 1:11]
“I will give my servant as a light to the nations:”
[Isa. 49:6b]
the tribes of the earth
shall come to the light,
and kings to the brightness of his rising…
[based on Isa. 60:3]
Salvation shall reach
to the ends of the earth.
[based on Isaiah 49:6b]
Centering Prayer or Beads
(20-30 minutes)
Scripture – Matthew
5:1-12
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 goes out.]
Afternoon 4pm
Call to Prayer & Reflection
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the
race, I have kept the
faith.” [2 Tim. 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.”
Scripture – Micah
6:1-8
Prayer
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.”
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.
[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.
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.
Scripture – 1
Corinthians 1:18-31
Kyrie & Closing
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord,
have mercy.
OR [The Kyrie in
Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleison.
Kyrie
eleison.
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 goes out.]
Vespers-Compline 8pm
“The
Twilight/Quiet Hour”
Song: Majesty
(or My Epic “Hail (Majesty)”)
Phos Hilaron (O Gracious Light)
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. [Candle
is lit.]
Scripture – Psalm
112:1-10
Doxology
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.
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting (Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
[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.
Prayer
Unison Prayer:
Grant, Lord, that I may
gladly share
what
I have with the needy,
humbly ask for what I
need from him who has,
sincerely admit the
evil I have done,
calmly bear the evil I
suffer,
not envy my neighbor
for his blessings,
and thank you
unceasingly whenever you hear my prayer.
(Thomas
Aquinas)
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.
[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.
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.
Kyrie
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord,
have mercy.
OR [The Kyrie in
Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleison.
Kyrie
eleison.
[The Candle Goes Out.]
[Children can be sent off to bed, after which
this
Prayer Hour concludes with an Evening Examen.]
Examen
My Relationship with God [Reimagining the Examen]
1. Center – Ask God to make
his presence known.
2. Gratitude – Thank God for
1-2 blessings.
3. Relationship – Think
about your relationship with God. Talk to God about how it has been going
lately. Are you getting along well? Do you feel close or distant? Are you
spending quality time, or being neglectful? Do you sense God’s closeness when
you call? Are you bored with God? When you “look upon the face of God” do you
feel joy? Gratitude? Shame? Fear? Love? Ask God to show you how HE sees the
relationship.
4. Reading – “Once when
Jesus was praying alone, with only the disciples near him, he asked them, ‘Who
do the crowds say I am?’ They answered, ‘John the Baptist; but others, Elijah;
and still others, that one of the ancient prophets has arisen.’ He said to
them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered, ‘The Messiah of God.’”
(Luke 9:18-20). Looking back over the day, reflect on each ‘scene’ by asking,
“Where was Christ in this moment? How did Christ come to me in this moment?”
5. Big Picture – Now think
about the day in its entirety. Ask yourself: “Given all that’s happened today,
who was Christ for me today?” (Teacher? Friend? Consoler? Coach? Silent
Observer? Spouse? Savior? Parent?)
6. Affirmation – Say to
Christ: “Lord, today you were _______ for me.”
7. Mutuality – Now ask: “If
you, Lord, were ___, then who am I in relationship to you?” Listen for his
response, then speak to God for a while about the way your relationship played
itself out today.
8. Future View – Look to
tomorrow. How do you want or need Christ to be present to you tomorrow? What do
you need him to be for you? Tell him what you want or need from his presence in
your life moving forward.
Vigils-Nocturns 10pm
“The Great
Silence” or “The Vigilant Hour”
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same,
the Name of the Lord
shall be praised. [Mal. 1:11]
“I will give my servant as a light to the nations:” [Isa.
49:6b]
the tribes of the earth
shall come to the light,
and kings to the brightness of his rising… [Isa. 60:3]
Salvation shall reach
to the ends of the earth. [Isa. 49:6b]
Scripture – Psalm 15 & John 7:14-31
Centering Prayer or Beads (20-30 minutes)
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 goes out.]
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