March 14th,
Tue.
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 15
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before the
Sanhedrin; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
John 18:15-18
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 – Col. 1:15-23
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 61
Doxology
Lectio Divina: John 4:43-54
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
O God, grant that looking
upon the face of the Lord,
as into a glass,
we may be changed
into his likeness,
from glory to glory.
Take out of us all pride and vanity,
boasting and forwardness;
and give us the true courage
which shows itself by gentleness;
the true wisdom
which shows itself by simplicity;
and the true power
which shows itself by modesty.
(Charles Kingsley, 1819-1875,
British novelist, historian, priest,
professor, Queen Victoria’s chaplain)
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:
Humility
[using Wesley’s Daily Questions]
1.If I realize I am in the wrong today, will I
admit to it?
2.If I am judged for things that don’t matter today,
can I respond with meekness?
3.If I am judged for doing right today, can I
respond with joy?
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Luke
23:17-25
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 62
Romans 1:1-15
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:
Luke
23:26-31
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 – Rom. 1:16-25
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative
Prayer) on:
Luke
23:50-56
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 68
Doxology
Scripture –
Rom. 1:28-2:11
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
O God, grant that looking
upon the face of the Lord,
as into a glass,
we may be changed
into his likeness,
from glory to glory.
Take out of us all pride and vanity,
boasting and forwardness;
and give us the true courage
which shows itself by gentleness;
the true wisdom
which shows itself by simplicity;
and the true power
which shows itself by modesty.
(Charles Kingsley, 1819-1875,
British novelist, historian, priest,
professor, Queen Victoria’s chaplain)
Intercessions
(see Prime-Terce
Hour)
Lord’s Prayer
Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
Naming the Grace
–
Adapt. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ
1.
Gratitude
– spend a few moments in
gratitude, thanking God for one or two of the
blessings received this day.
2.
Challenge
– ask God to show you the greatest challenge you faced today… did you respond
with freedom or bondage? What were the consequences? Give thanks or ask
forgiveness or ask for healing.
3.
Feelings
– how am I feeling right now, as I pray, about this challenge? Pray about the
feelings and listen to God’s response.
4.
Naming
the Grace – ask God to show you what grace or virtue you
may need to meet this challenge in the future. Reflect on the past few days,
and ask the Lord to show you ways you have not been open to this grace or
virtue. Pray for forgiveness, strength, and openness.
5.
“Praydream”
– prayerfully daydream about what tomorrow would be like if you met the
challenge “filled up” with the grace/virtue you need.
6.
Ask
– ask God to give you the grace you need to be the person he is calling you to
be. Repeat the grace/virtue over and over, trying to sense God quietly
bestowing it.
7.
Resolution
– if you feel called to do so, make a resolution to be the kind of person you
feel called to be… remembering that it is only by the grace of God and the Holy
Spirit’s presence and power!
Compline
9-10pm
The Vigilant Hour
Jesus’ Arrest in the Garden
Psalm
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Mark
14:51-52
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