March 2nd, Thur.
John Wesley Day
Today is the death anniversary of John Wesley,
founder of the Methodist movement and
Anglican Priest.
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 115
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 26:59-63a
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 – Titus 1
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 3
Doxology
Lectio Divina: John 1:29-34
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Fix our steps, O Lord,
that we may not stagger
at the uneven motions
of the world,
but steadily go on
to our glorious home,
neither censuring our journey
by the weather we meet with,
nor turning out of the way
by anything that befalls us.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(John
Wesley, 1703-1791,
Founder of Methodism)
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 leave to God my body, soul, friends, fortune,
or try to take it back?
2.Will I be cheerful, courteous, mild in speech
and action?
3. Will I avoid a stern look, accent, or gesture,
so as not to hurt my witness?
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Matthew
27:13-14
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 37 & Titus 2
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:
Matthew
27:33-34
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 - Titus 3
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on one of these:
Matthew 27:51-53
Kyrie
Vespers 6-8pm
The Twilight/Quiet Hour
Centering
Prayer [5
minutes]
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 117
Doxology
Scripture –
Romans 1:1-7
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Fix our steps, O Lord,
that we may not stagger
at the uneven motions
of the world,
but steadily go on
to our glorious home,
neither censuring our journey
by the weather we meet with,
nor turning out of the way
by anything that befalls us.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(John Wesley, 1703-1791,
Founder of Methodism)
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
Saving
FACE (Fears, Attachments, Control, & Entitlement) [Reimagining the Examen]
1. Center – Relax and let your mind quiet down. Take a deep breath
& ask God to make his presence known.
2. Gratitude – Thank God for one or two of the
blessings, big and small, received today.
3. Fears – Looking over the day, ask God to show you what Fears were
predominant in your heart. Dig deeply to the real fears. Name them, take note,
move on.
4. Attachments – Looking over the day, ask God to show
you any Attachments to which you’ve been clinging (person, idea, behavior,
etc.). Pay attention to emotional attachments. Identify it, take note of it,
and move on.
5. Control – Looking over the day, ask God to show you situations in
which you tried too hard to exert control (people, organizations, outcomes,
etc.). Admitting we are controlling is hard, so ask God for courage. When you
find your obsession with control, note it, & move on.
6. Entitlements – Looking over the day, ask God to show
you any notions you have had of entitlement. If you find a false entitlement,
name it before God and move on. (ie: I’m the victim/I work hard… I deserve-)
7. Focus – Place the four discoveries before God, and ask him to show
you the one most strongly affecting your life right now. Focus on it, ask for
insight and forgiveness.
8. Difference – Ask God to show you what tomorrow would
look like if you were free form this issue. How would emotions, thoughts,
words, actions be different?
9. Surrender – Give this issue to God, asking for help
in living in the freedom of God’s mercy.
Compline
9-10pm
The Vigilant Hour
Jesus’ Arrest in the Garden
Psalm 51 & Romans 1:8-17
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Matthew 26:33-35
Centering Prayer [20
minutes]
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