2017 03/05 Sunday Hours of Prayer (1st Sunday in Lent)

March 5^th, Sun.

Early Morning 6^am

The Coming of the Light

Light and peace,

in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Thanks be to God.    [candle is lit]

“If we say we have no sin,

we deceive ourselves,

and the truth is not in us;

but if we confess our sins,

God is faithful & just

to forgive us our sins,

and to cleanse us

from all unrighteousness.”[1 John 1:8-9]

Scriptures – Ps 32 (TL)

Matt. 4:1-11 (TL)

The Passion of Christ

At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general reflection:

Matthew 26:69-75

Centering Prayer [20 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.   [candle out]

Nones     3-4pm

The Wisdom Hour

The Death of Jesus

Welcoming Prayer

1.      Focus, feel and sink into the feelings, emotions, thoughts, sensations in your body.

2.      Welcome God into it all.

3.      Let go by praying”

“I let go of the desire for…”

“I let go of the desire

  to change…”

Scripture – Psalm 121 (NL)

          John 3:1-17 (NL)

The Death of the Messiah

Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:

Matthew 27:57-61

Kyrie

Vespers  6-8pm

The Twilight/Quiet Hour

Centering Prayer [5 minutes]

Song:

Phos Hilaron (O Gracious Light)

O gracious light, pure brightness

of the ever-living Father in heaven,

O Jesus Christ, holy & 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, & 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]

Psalm 9

Doxology

Scripture –

Romans 5:12-19 (TL)

Gloria Patri

Prayer

Unison Prayer

We ask you, O God,

the God of truth,

that what we know not

of things we ought to know

You will teach us.

That what we know of truth

You will keep us therein.

That what we are mistaken in,

as men must be,

You will correct.

That at whatever things

we stumble

You will yet establish us.

And from all things

that are false

and from all knowledge

that would be harmful,

You will evermore defend us,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

     (Brooke Foss Westcott, 1825-1901,
       Bishop of Durham, scholar)

Intercessions  

In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Together, let us pray for…

…our family, friends, & church.

Lord, in your mercy,

   receive our prayer.

…those who suffer

   and those in trouble.

Lord, in your mercy…

…the concerns of this community.

Lord, in your mercy…

…the world, its people,

and its leaders.

Lord, in your mercy…

…the church universal: its leaders,

   its people, and its mission.

Lord, in your mercy…

…the communion of saints.

Lord, in your mercy…

[individual concerns 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

Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie

Wesleyan – Love of God

1.Have I spent some of today thinking about God’s perfections and mercies? If not, do it now!

2. Have I taken heavenly rest this day? If not, can I finish w/ rest?

3.How much time did I spend in prayer, reading, meditation? Did I do anything to extend mercy?

Compline 9-10^pm

The Vigilant Hour

Jesus’ Arrest in the Garden

Psalm 63,

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 (TL)

Gethsemane

Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:

Matthew 26:40-43

Centering Prayer [20 minutes]