Week of
Sunday,
Dec. 4
Second
Sunday of Advent
Lectionary Readings for This Sunday
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Isaiah
11:1-10
Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12
Lectionary Readings for Next Sunday
Psalm 146:5-10 Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:8-10 Matthew 11:2-11
Alt. Luke 1:46b-55
Sunday,
Dec. 4th
Sunday Morning
(Lauds-Prime)
(Large
Hour) 7:00am,30min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
It is not ourselves we proclaim;
We proclaim Christ
Jesus as Lord.
We are servants of others, for Jesus’ sake.
Let light shine out of
darkness!
For God has caused his light to shine within us!
The revelation of the
light of God’s glory
in the face of Jesus
Christ!
[adapt. 2 Corinthians 4:5-6]
Call to this Day as Worship
This is the day that the Lord has made!
Let us rejoice and be
glad in it!
Lord, I make this day a gift to Thee.
Help me live this day
to Your glory!
Scripture with Reflection & Praise
Doxology
[one of two options below, or other…
may
be spoken together or sung]
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
OR
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Reflection
From the
Matthew 3 reading… do we have some role today to “prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.”
What does
it mean to “make his paths straight?”
What do you
see in the image John later uses with the Pharisees and Sadducees, “bear fruit
worthy of repentance?”
[or, if in Community, someone
may share… or use Lectio Divina]
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Mediatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)]
Gloria Patri [traditional or “modern” version]
[traditional; may be spoken together or sung]
Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be, world
without end.
Amen.
Amen.
OR
[“modern;”
spoken together]
Glory
to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever.
Amen.
(Trad.; by C. Daw)
(Contemporary; by Young Oceans)
Prayer
Unison Prayer
My heart is wounded, O
Master;
my zeal for you has
melted me away;
my love for you has changed
me;
my utter devotion has
bound me to you.
Let me be filled with
your flesh;
let me be satiated with
your living and deifying blood;
let me enjoy whatever
is good;
let me delight in your
divinity;
let me become worthy to
meet you as you come in glory,
and let me be caught up by the clouds, in
the air,
together with all your chosen ones,
that I may praise, worship, and glorify
you
in thanksgiving and doxology,
together with your
Father, who is without beginning,
and your all holy, good
and life-creating Spirit,
now and ever and unto
the ages of ages.
(John of Damascus,
650-754, Minister of Christian Affairs,
Court of the Caliph of Syria; priest, author,
hymn-writer;
became a monk of St. Sabas, Jerusalem)
Intercessions
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Together, let us pray
for…
…our family/friends/congregations.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…those who suffer and those in trouble.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the concerns of this community.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the world, its people, and its leaders.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the church universal: its leaders,
its people, and
its mission.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the communion of saints.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[other intercessions,
suitable for the day or the hour,
can be added to the
list above]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[individual concerns
and joys 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.
Ignatian Exercises [or Centering Prayer or Prayer Beads opt.]
[If you are observing
this time in community, a Spiritual Director can lead this time. If on your
own, you can seek out a Director or follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and
the words printed here. We recommend use of a Director.]
Reflect
upon, and write in a “How Am I?” circle the way your “how” is forming because
of decisions you have made. Think about the past day – or week – and recall
moments of decision. How did you react to the events, situations, or people
that called for decisions, and how did your reactions guide, form, or create
your decisions?
Note the
things you cannot change, for they are in the past, and face your feelings
about them, praying for clarity and help from the Lord.
The Lord’s Prayer & Kyrie
[traditional version –
The Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father, who art in
heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on
earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our
daily bread.
And forgive us our
trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against
us.
And lead us not into
temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the
kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
OR
[ecumenical text – The
Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily
bread.
Forgive us our sins
as
we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time
of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the
power,
and the glory are yours
now and forever.
Amen.
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as many times
as desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Dismissal/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.
[The candle may be carried out or extinguished]
Sunday Afternoon
(Sext-Nones)
(Large Hour) 3:00pm,45 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.
A city built on a hill
can’t be hidden.
No one lights a lamp to put it under a basket.
but on a
lamp-stand
and it shines on all
who are in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before all people,
that in seeing our good
works
they
may glorify our Father in heaven.
[adapt. Matt. 5:14-16]
Introduction
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the
race, I have kept the
faith.”
[2
Timothy 4:7, ESV]
“I press on toward the
goal for the prize
of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
[Phil. 3:14, ESV]
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great
a cloud of witnesses,
let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin
which clings so closely, and let us run
with endurance the race that is set before
us.”
[Heb. 12:1, ESV]
Scripture with Reflection & Praise
Doxology [one of two options below, or other]
[may be spoken together or sung]
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
OR
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Reflection
What would
be different if we took the following admonitions from Paul in Romans 15
seriously:
“May the
God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one
another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one
voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Welcome on
another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you…”
How do we
fall short of those instructions? Why do you think that is?
How might
you live them out more fully in this Advent season… and beyond?
[or, someone may share
a reflection… or use Lectio Divina]
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Mediatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)
Gloria Patri
[traditional or “modern” version…
traditional; may be spoken
together or sung]
Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
OR
[“modern;” spoken together]
Glory
to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever.
Amen.
Prayer
Welcoming Prayer
At the hour of Nones, we are
preparing to finish the day well, practicing the art of letting go, and
pondering things we must leave
undone; all of which can usher us to a place of contemplating our own
vulnerabilities, frailties, and mortality. It is also a time by which we may
have accumulated a lot of negative and false things as the day has gone on… and
we need some healing and restoration.
1.
Focus, feel and
sink into the feelings, emotions, thoughts, sensations and commentaries in your
body.
2.
Welcome God in the feelings, emotions,
thoughts, commentaries or sensations in your body by saying, “Welcome.”
3.
Let go by repeating the following
sentences:
·
“I let go of the desire for security, affection,
control.”
·
“I let go of the desire to change this feeling/sensation.”
Intercessions
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Together, let us pray
for…
…our family/friends/congregations.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…those who suffer and those in trouble.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the concerns of this community.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the world, its people, and its leaders.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the church universal: its leaders, its people,
and its mission.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the communion of saints.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[other intercessions,
suitable for the day or the hour, can be added to the list above]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[individual concerns
and joys 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.
(Trad.; by C. Daw)
(Contemporary; by Young Oceans)
Lord’s Prayer & Kyrie
[traditional version –
The Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father, who art in
heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on
earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our
daily bread.
And forgive us our
trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into
temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the
kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
OR
[ecumenical text – The
Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed
be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done,
on
earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily
bread.
Forgive us our sins
as
we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time
of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the
power, and the glory
are yours now and forever. Amen.
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as many times
as desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie
eleison.
Dismissal/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.
[The candle may be carried out or extinguished]
Evening
(Vespers)
(Large
Hour) 5:30pm,30 min.
Call to Worship
O gracious light, pure brightness
of the ever-living Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy
and 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, and 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.
[The “Phos Hilaron,” O Gracious Light]
Scripture with Reflection & Praise
Doxology [one of two options below, or other… may be spoken together
or sung]
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
OR
Praise
God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Reflection
In an echo
to today’s earlier reading and reflection from Matthew 3, we return to the
image of fruit in the reading from Isaiah.
What makes
the grapes “wild?” (hint: the last half of verse 7)
Does
following that description with the Messianic text in chapter 11 offer a
response or solution?
How do you
see those two passages coming together for our world? For you?
[or, if in Community, someone
may share… or use Lectio Divina]
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Mediatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)]
Gloria Patri
[traditional or “modern” version…
traditional; may be spoken
together or sung]
Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
OR
[“modern;” spoken together]
Glory
to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever.
Amen.
Prayer
Unison Prayer
My heart is wounded, O
Master;
my zeal for you has
melted me away;
my love for you has
changed me;
my utter devotion has
bound me to you.
Let me be filled with
your flesh;
let me be satiated with
your living and deifying blood;
let me enjoy whatever
is good;
let me delight in your
divinity;
let me become worthy to
meet you as you come in glory,
and let me be caught up by the clouds, in
the air,
together with all your chosen ones,
that I may praise, worship, and glorify
you
in thanksgiving and doxology,
together with your
Father, who is without beginning,
and your all holy, good
and life-creating Spirit,
now and ever and unto
the ages of ages.
(John of Damascus,
650-754,
Minister of Christian Affairs,
Court of the Caliph of Syria)
Intercessions
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Together, let us pray
for…
…our family/friends/congregations.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…those who suffer and those in trouble.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the concerns of this community.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the world, its people, and its leaders.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the church universal: its leaders,
its people, and
its mission.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
…the communion of saints.
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[other intercessions,
suitable for the day or the hour, can be added to the list above]
Lord, in your mercy, receive our prayer.
[individual concerns
and joys 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.
Examen (20 min.) or Centering Prayer [Appendix C]
[We recommend an Examen Prayer at either
Vespers or at Compline, and Centering Prayer at the other. We will provide the
same one in both places… see Examen Post for more info.]
Examen: 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.
Lord’s Prayer & Kyrie
[traditional version –
The Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father, who art in
heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on
earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our
daily bread.
And forgive us our
trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into
temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the
kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
OR
[ecumenical text – The
Lord’s Prayer]
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed
be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done,
on
earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily
bread.
Forgive us our sins
as
we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time
of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the
power, and the glory
are yours now and forever. Amen.
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as many times
as desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Dismissal/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.
[The candle may be carried out or extinguished]
Family Bedtime
(Hora Somni)
(Small
Hour)
8:00pm
[See Family Prayer Time Post for full
details, additional resources, etc. for this non-traditional Hour.]
Sunday – Prayer Beads
[see Prayer Beads post]
Night (Compline)
(Small Hour) 10:00pm,15 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit]
If I say, “Surely the darkness will cover me,
and the light
around me turn to night,”
darkness is not dark to
you, O Lord;
the night is as bright as the day;
darkness and light to
you are both alike.
[Psalm 139:10-11]
Centering Prayer (20 min.)
and/or Examen (20
min.)
[We recommend an Examen
Prayer at either Vespers or at Compline, and Centering Prayer at the other. See
Prayer Practices Posts for more Info.]
Examen:
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.
Kyrie
[The Kyrie – “Lord,
have mercy” – English:]
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
[repeat as
desired]
OR
[The Kyrie in Greek:]
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie
eleison.
Dismissal/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.
[The candle may be carried out or extinguished]
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