March 11th,
Sat.
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 14
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
22:63-65
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 – Gen. 4:1-16
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 55
Doxology
Lectio Divina: John 4:1-26
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
We must praise your goodness
that you have left nothing
undone to draw us to yourself.
But one thing we ask of you,
Our God, not to cease to work in our improvement.
Let us tend towards you,
no matter by what means,
and be fruitful in good works,
for the sake of Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
(Ludwig
van Beethoven, 1770-1827)
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,
and its people.
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 spend some time today counting the week’s
blessings?
2.Will I ponder the circumstances surrounding those
blessings?
3.Will I take blessings as an invitation to greater
love?
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Luke 23:1-5
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 121
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
15:29-32
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 –
Exodus 34:1-9, 27-28
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Luke 23:46
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 139
Doxology
Scripture –
1 Kings 19:1-8
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Intercessions
(see Prime-Terce
Hour)
Lord’s Prayer
Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
Praise,
Reverence, Service – Thibodeaux
1.
Praise
– praise God for who he is, for the gifts he has given to you this very day,
for his attributes which have shown up in my day.
2.
Reverence
– acknowledge God is bigger than the challenges you faced today.
3.
Service
– commit yourself to service, looking at specific people, places, tasks, and
happenings that tomorrow will bring; pray for God’s help (remembering #2 above,
he is bigger than the challenges that way await you).
Compline
9-10pm
The Vigilant
Hour
Jesus’
Arrest in the Garden
Psalm 138
Isaiah 51:1-8
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Mark
14:37-42
Centering Prayer [20
minutes]
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