Wednesday, March 8, 2017

2017 03/10 Friday Hours of Prayer

Mar. 10th, Friday
FAST Day

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 40

The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general reflection:
Luke 22:54-62

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 – Micah 7:18-20

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-Terce 8-9am
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.”[1 John 1:8-9]

Psalm 51

Doxology

Lectio Divina: John 3:22-36
1.      Reading             (Lectio)
2.      Reflecting           (Meditatio)
3.      Responding         (Oratio)
4.      Resting            (Contemplatio)

Gloria Patri

Prayer
Unison Prayer
My God, I know that I deserve
this feeling of sadness;
however, let me offer it to you,
just the same, as a trial that
you have sent me through love.
I am sorry for what I have done,
but I am happy to have
all this suffering to offer you.
   (Theresa of Lisieux, 1873-1897.
   nun, mystic, author, patron of France)

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 try to avoid self-denial?
2.Will I overlook small ways I can deny myself?
3.If I encounter those opposed to what I want, unless the glory of God is concerned, will I submit?

The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general reflection:
Mark 15:16-20

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 54

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:
Mark 15:25-28

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 – Deut. 9:23-10:5

The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:
Mark 15:42-47

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 121

Doxology

Scripture – Deut. 10:12-22

Gloria Patri

Prayer
Unison Prayer
My God, I know that I deserve
this feeling of sadness;
however, let me offer it to you,
just the same, as a trial that
you have sent me through love.
I am sorry for what I have done,
but I am happy to have
all this suffering to offer you.
   (Theresa of Lisieux, 1873-1897.
   nun, mystic, author, patron of France)

Intercessions   (see Prime-Terce Hour)

Lord’s Prayer

Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
CPR Method (Claim, Pinpoint, Renew) – Laudate
1.      Claim – reflect on the good things that happened today, and claim them as blessings, recognizing God’s hand in them. Ask the Lord to guide you in spotting the big and the little blessings, and to see his action.
2.      Pinpoint – take a broad view of the activities of the day, examining how you lived them. Pinpoint your victories and your losses. Where were you selfish; where did sin win out? Where were you grace-filled, virtuous, generous? Prayerfully examine how you responded to the Spirit, and what your feelings were. Give thanks or ask forgiveness.
3.      Renew – finish by renewing your faith in God and your desire to know Jesus more clearly, to love Jesus more dearly, and to follow Jesus more nearly every single day.  Prayerfully consider making a specific resolution about tomorrow.




Compline 9-10pm
The Vigilant Hour
Jesus’ Arrest in the Garden

Psalm 95
Deut. 11:18-28

Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:
Mark 14:32-36


Centering Prayer [20 minutes]

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