March 16th,
Thur
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 4
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
18:25-27
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 – Eph. 2:11-22
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 71
Doxology
Lectio Divina:
John 5:1-18 and/or
19-29
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
O Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the
world,
look upon us
and have mercy upon us;
you are yourself
both Victim and Priest,
both Reward and Redeemer,
keep safe from all evil those
whom you have redeemed,
O Savior of the world.
(Irenaeus of Smyrna, c.120-c.200
Bishop
and martyr)
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:
Meekness
[using Wesley’s Daily Questions]
1.Have I surrendered to God claim to my body, soul,
friends, fortune?
2.If I have surrendered those things to God, what
will I do when I desire to take them back?
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
John
18:33-38a
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 74
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
23:35-38
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. 2:12-24
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
John
19:31-37
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 95
Doxology
Scripture –
Rom. 2:25-3:18
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
O Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the
world,
look upon us
and have mercy upon us;
you are yourself
both Victim and Priest,
both Reward and Redeemer,
keep safe from all evil those
whom you have redeemed,
O Savior of the world.
(Irenaeus of Smyrna, c.120-c.200
Bishop
and martyr)
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 114
Romans 3:19-31
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Luke 22:40
Centering Prayer [20
minutes]
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