March 17th,
Fri.
St. Patrick’s
Day
Born in
Britain, Patrick was captured and enslaved by Irish raiders in AD 405, when he
was 16. He spent much of his enslavement in prayer, and a dream helped him
escape. Almost 20 years later, he returned to Ireland, this time as a very
effective missionary. The “snakes” he drove out probably referred to pagan
Irish gods.
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. [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 5 & Exod. 16:1-8
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before the
Sanhedrin; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Matthew
26:57-58
Benediction (St. Patrick)
May the
strength of God pilot us;
the power of God preserve us;
the wisdom
of God instruct us;
the hand of God protect us;
the way of
God direct us;
the shield of God defend us.
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 – Ex. 16:9-21
Benediction (St. Patrick)
May the
strength of God pilot us;
the power of God preserve us;
the wisdom
of God instruct us;
the hand of God protect us;
the way of
God direct us;
the shield of God defend us.
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.”
Psalm 20
Doxology
Lectio Divina: John 5:30-47
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ where I lie,
Christ where I sit,
Christ where I arise,
Christ in the heart of every one
who thinks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Salvation is of the Lord,
Salvation is of the Christ,
May your salvation, O Lord,
be ever with us.
(St. Patrick’s “Lorica” (“Breastplate”))
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:
Suffering/Sin
[using Wesley’s Daily Questions]
1.Set apart some time today to consider Christ’s
sufferings, my sufferings, and the sufferings of Christians like Patrick.
Consider the weight of sin, and God’s mercy
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
John
18:38b-40
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 69 & Exod. 16:27-35
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
23:39-43
The Lord’s Prayer
Kyrie
Benediction (St. Patrick)
May the
strength of God pilot us;
the power of God preserve us;
the wisdom
of God instruct us;
the hand of God protect us;
the way of
God direct us;
the shield of God defend us.
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 – Jer. 4:9-10, 19-28
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
John
19:38-42
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 73
Doxology
Scripture –
Jer. 5:1-9
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ where I lie,
Christ where I sit,
Christ where I arise,
Christ in the heart of every one
who thinks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Salvation is of the Lord,
Salvation is of the Christ,
May your salvation, O Lord,
be ever with us.
(St. Patrick’s “Lorica” (“Breastplate”))
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 & Jer. 5:20-31
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Luke
22:41-46
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