Saturday, March 18, 2017

2017 03/19 Sunday Hours of Prayer (St. Joseph's Day)

March 19th, Sun.
St. Joseph Day
Commemoration of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.

Early Morning 6am
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]

Scriptures – Ps 95 (TL)
John 4:5-42 (TL)

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 26:63b-66

Centering Prayer [20 minutes]

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 – Psalm 23 (NL)
          John 9:1-41 (NL)

The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:
Matthew 27:51-53

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 17

Doxology

Scripture –
Romans 5:1-11 (TL)

Gloria Patri

Prayer
Unison Prayer
Grant, Lord,
that I may gladly share
what I have with the needy,
humbly ask for what I need
from him who has,
sincerely admit
the evil I have done,
calmly bear the evil I suffer,
not envy my neighbor
for his blessings,
and thank you unceasingly
whenever you hear my prayer.
(Thomas Aquinas, 1225-1274)

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.
Lord’s Prayer

Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
Wesleyan – Love of God
1.Have I spent some of today thinking about God’s perfections and mercies? If not, do it now!
2. Have I taken heavenly rest this day? If not, can I finish w/ rest?
3.How much time did I spend in prayer, reading, meditation? Did I do anything to extend mercy?



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

Psalm 34
Exodus 17:1-7 (TL)

Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:
Luke 22:49-51


Centering Prayer [20 minutes]

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