Monday, March 13, 2017

2017 Monday 3/13 Liturgy of Hours

Mar. 13th, Mon.

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 29

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 18:12-14

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 – Psalm 65
Rom. 5:1-11 (NL)

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.”

Psalm 56

Doxology

Lectio Divina: Exod. 17:1-7
1.      Reading             (Lectio)
2.      Reflecting           (Meditatio)
3.      Responding         (Oratio)
4.      Resting            (Contemplatio)

Gloria Patri

Prayer
Unison Prayer
O Lord Jesus Christ,
who art as the shadow
of a great rock in a weary land,
who behold
your weak creatures
weary of labor,
weary of pleasure,
weary of hope deferred,
weary of self;
in your abundant compassion,
and fellow feeling with us,
and unutterable tenderness,
bring us, we pray,
unto your rest.
   (Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894, poet)
    
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
[using Wesley’s Daily Questions]
1.Will I argue today when it does no good, or I won’t convince another? Why?
2.Will I let someone else have the last word, even if I think them wrong (unless it is an important matter)?

The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general reflection:
Luke 23:6-16

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 57

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 15:33-36

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 – Psalm 84
Num. 21:4-9

The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:
Luke 23:48-49

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 64

Doxology

Scripture – Hebrews 3:1-6

Gloria Patri

Prayer
Unison Prayer
O Lord Jesus Christ,
who art as the shadow
of a great rock in a weary land,
who behold
your weak creatures
weary of labor,
weary of pleasure,
weary of hope deferred,
weary of self;
in your abundant compassion,
and fellow feeling with us,
and unutterable tenderness,
bring us, we pray,
unto your rest.
   (Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894, poet)

Intercessions   (see Prime-Terce Hour)

Lord’s Prayer

Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
Traditional Adaptation fr. Ignatius’ Exercises
1.      Become Aware of God’s Presence – Look back on the events of the day in the company of the Holy Spirit. The day may seem like a blur or a jumble… ask God to bring clarity & understanding.
2.      Review the Day with Gratitude – Gratitude is the foundation of our relationship with God. Walk through your day in the presence of God and note its joys, delights, and gifts. What did you receive from others? Give? Note the small details.
3.      Pay Attention to Your Emotions – Our emotions can help us detect the movement of God’s Spirit. Reflect on your feelings throughout the day. What is God saying through them? You will find some ways you fell short. Ask forgiveness for sins, but also look more deeply… feelings of frustration may mean God is pushing you in new directions, or concern for another may be the Spirit’s prompting to reach out to them.
4.      Choose One Feature of the Day and Pray From It – Ask the Spirit to direct you to something during the day particularly important. It may involve a positive or negative feeling, or an encounter with another, or a vivid moment. It may seem insignificant. Pray about it, let God guide your prayer. Does it lead to intercession, praise, repentance, gratitude… or something else?
5.      Look Toward Tomorrow – Ask for light for tomorrow’s challenges. Pay attention to feelings that surface as you ponder tomorrow. Let these feelings guide your prayer. Seek guidance, understanding, help, hope.



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

Psalm 128 & Jn 4:27-42

Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:
Mark 14:47-50

Centering Prayer [20 minutes]


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