Mar. 23rd,
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 42
Ephesians
4:25-32
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before the
Sanhedrin; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Mark
14:55-59
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. 5:1-9
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 43
Doxology
Lectio Divina: John 8:12-20
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Lord, I am blind and helpless,
Stupid and ignorant.
Cause me to hear;
Cause me to know;
Teach me to do;
Lead me.
(Henry Martyn, 1781-1812,
missionary, Bible translator)
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.Whatever befalls me today – that I don’t choose –
can I see it as God’s wise & good choice, and give thanks?
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 85 & John 8:21-32
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:
John
19:28-29
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. 5:12-21
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Matthew
27:62-66
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 86
Doxology
Scripture –
Rom. 6:1-11
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Lord, I am blind and helpless,
Stupid and ignorant.
Cause me to hear;
Cause me to know;
Teach me to do;
Lead me.
(Henry Martyn, 1781-1812,
missionary, Bible translator)
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
My Relationship with
God [Reimagining the Examen]
1.
Center
– Ask God to make his presence known.
2.
Gratitude
– Thank God for 1-2 blessings.
3.
Relationship
– Think about your relationship with God. Talk to God about how it has been
going lately. Are you getting along well? Do you feel close or distant? Are you
spending quality time, or being neglectful? Do you sense God’s closeness when
you call? Are you bored with God? When you “look upon the face of God” do you
feel joy? Gratitude? Shame? Fear? Love? Ask God to show you how HE sees the
relationship.
4.
Reading
– “Once when Jesus was praying alone, with only the disciples near him, he
asked them, ‘Who do the crowds say I am?’ They answered, ‘John the Baptist; but
others, Elijah; and still others, that one of the ancient prophets has arisen.’
He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered, ‘The Messiah
of God.’” (Luke 9:18-20). Looking back over the day, reflect on each ‘scene’ by
asking, “Where was Christ in this moment? How did Christ come to me in this
moment?”
5.
Big
Picture – Now think about the day in its entirety. Ask
yourself: “Given all that’s happened today, who was Christ for me today?” (Teacher?
Friend? Consoler? Coach? Silent Observer? Spouse? Savior? Parent?)
6.
Affirmation
– Say to Christ: “Lord, today you were _______ for me.”
7.
Mutuality
– Now ask: “If you, Lord, were ___, then who am I in relationship to you?”
Listen for his response, then speak to God for a while about the way your
relationship played itself out today.
8. Future View
– Look to tomorrow. How do you want or need Christ to be present to you
tomorrow? What do you need him to be for you? Tell him what you want or need
from his presence in your life moving forward.
Compline
9-10pm
The
Vigilant Hour
Jesus’
Arrest in the Garden
Romans 6:12-23
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
John 18:7-9
Centering Prayer [20
minutes]
