March 6th,
Mon
Nocturns-Matins
Midnight-3am
The Great Silence
Jesus Before the Sanhedrin
The Coming of the Light
Light and
peace,
in Jesus
Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The 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 – Psalm 98
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before the
Sanhedrin; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Mark
14:53-54
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]
[You can add the Scriptures and Passion
reflection to either Lauds or Compline if you aren’t observing Nocturns or
Matins at the traditional times.]
Lauds 5-6am
Awakening/Resurrection
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]
Centering Prayer [20
minutes]
Scriptures – Psalm 103;
1 Cor. 1:17-31
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]
Prime-Terce8-9am
The
Blessing Hour
Jesus’
Trial before Pilate
Centering
Prayer [5
minutes]
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.”
Psalm 10
Doxology
Lectio Divina: Gen. 12:1-4a
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
My ego is like a fortress.
I have built its walls stone by stone
to hold out the invasion
of the love of God.
But I have stayed here
long enough.
There is light over the barriers,
O my God –
The darkness of my house forgive
and overtake my soul.
I relax the barriers.
I abandon all that I think I am,
all that I hope to be,
all that I possess.
(Howard
Thurman, 1900-1981,
mystic, Baptist minister, professor
great
preacher, author)
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.
Focus for the Day
[using Wesley’s Daily Questions]
1.Will I give up anything (except my conscience)
to serve/please a neighbor?
2.Will I rejoice or grieve with others?
3.Will I pity – rather than be angry at -
challenging people today?
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Matthew
27:24-26
The Lord’s Prayer
The Kyrie
The
Noon
Hour (Sext)
Illumination & Peace
The Crucifixion
The Coming of the Light
Light and
peace,
in Jesus
Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [candle 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]
Psalm 41
Doxology
Prayer
Be Still [based on Psalm 46:10]
1.
Pray/Say “Be Still and
Know That I Am God.” Keep Silence.
2.
“Be Still & Know That
I Am.”
3.
“Be Still & Know.”
4.
“Be Still.”
5.
“Be.”
Reflection on the Cross
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Matthew
27:45-47
The Lord’s Prayer
Kyrie
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 32
Romans 4:1-5,
13-17 (NL)
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Matthew 27:62-66
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 52
Doxology
Scripture –
Mark 2:18-22
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
My ego is like a fortress.
I have built its walls stone by stone
to hold out the invasion
of the love of God.
But I have stayed here
long enough.
There is light over the barriers,
O my God –
The darkness of my house forgive
and overtake my soul.
I relax the barriers.
I abandon all that I think I am,
all that I hope to be,
all that I possess.
(Howard
Thurman, 1900-1981,
mystic, Baptist minister, professor
great
preacher, author)
Intercessions
(see Prime-Terce
Hour)
Lord’s Prayer
Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
Repulsions,
Inspirations, Desires [Reimagining
the Examen]
1.
Presence – Ask God to make himself known.
2.
Gratitude – spend a few moments thanking
God for the day’s blessings.
3.
Repulsed – Looking back on the day, ask
God to show me the moments in which I was repulsed (feeling uncontrollably
driven to reject or flee) by someone or something. When did that happen? What
person led me to feel… what? Disgust? Fear? Anger? Loathing? Was there an
incident, task, place, discussion, or thing that triggered “fight or flight or
freeze” feelings? Pray about it, asking God for forgiveness, guidance, and healing.
4.
Inspired – Looking back on the day, ask
God to reveal the moments you were inspired to do something good or be someone
noble. Did I encounter a person who inspired me? Did something happen that
filled me with goodness, a holy passion, or a “strangely warmed heart?” Did I
see, hear, or experience something that made me feel that way? Pray about it,
giving thanks and praise for it.
5.
Desires – Looking back on the day once
more, ask God to bring to mind moments you felt great desires – “great desires”
are those God plants in our hearts to be good and holy and do good and holy
things (desires driven by faith, hope, and love). Was there a moment you felt
such desires, even if you weren’t conscious of it at the time? Was there a
moment today you thought about the future with wholesome and loving dreams?
Thank God for this moment. Ask God if the moment truly came from him. Listen
for his response.
6.
Review – Look back on this prayer time so
far: which of the three reflections (repulsed, inspired, or desires) enlightened
or moved you most? Return to that moment and linger. What do you feel now as
you reflect? Tell God & listen for his response.
7. Anticipate
– Look to tomorrow and ask God if he is calling you to do anything tomorrow?
“Who am I called to be tomorrow?” Make a commitment if you desire to do so. Ask
God for help and give him thanks.
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