Week of Sunday,
December 11
Third
Sunday of Advent
Lectionary Readings for This Sunday
Psalm 146:5-10 Isaiah 35:1-10
James 5:8-10 Matthew 11:2-11
Alt. Luke 1:46b-55
Lectionary Readings for Next
Sunday
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Isaiah 7:10-16
Romans
1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25
Sunday,
December 11th
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 [Someone may share a brief reflection, or
individually do 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
Grant, most gracious
God,
that we may love you always and everywhere,
above all things and
for your sake,
in this present life, and at length find you
and
forever hold you fast in the life to come.
(Thomas
Bradwardine, 1290-1349, Archbishop of Canterbury
theologian,
mathematician, astronomer, philosopher)
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 Spiritual Director.]
Select a
“Call Story” in scripture that speaks to you
“Call
Stories” (include but are not limited to):
New
Testament -- Mary (Luke 1:26-38), Disciples (Luke 5:1-11, or 5:27-39),
The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-31),
Paul
(Acts 9:1-20; or 22:1-21; or 26:4-18)
OR
Old
Testament -- Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9), Moses (Exodus 3:1-20),
Gideon (Judges 6:11-27), Samuel (I Samuel
3:1-21),
Elisha (I Kings 19:15-21), Esther (Esther 4:1-17),
Isaiah (Isaiah
6:1-13), Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:4-10)
Read it,
then imagine yourself in the scene. Picture details. Where are you? Are you a
bystander? With the called? Alone?
Hear the “call;”
notice your reaction, ask God to open your heart, reveal to you, guide your
understanding.
Let God’s call to you emerge, and respond to it.
From this
rooted place of forming an answer to “Who Am I?” in view of God’s call, reflect
on hos the “seed” of this call – this identity – grows up and out (or may/might
grow up and out) through the ‘How’ and ‘Where’ circles.
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.”
[Philippians 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.”
[Hebrews 12:1, ESV]
Scripture with Reflection & Praise
Psalm 98 and James 5:8-10
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 [if in Community, a leader or other member
may share a reflection,
otherwise, consider reflecting using
Lectio Divina, app. D]
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.
We recommend “Welcoming Prayer” for
this Hour (see Appendix C).
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.
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 [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
Unison Prayer
Grant, most gracious
God,
that we may love you
always and everywhere,
above all things and
for your sake,
in this present life,
and at length find you
and
forever hold you fast in the life to come.
(Thomas Bradwardine, 1290-1349, Archbishop
of Canterbury)
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]
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) 8pm
Sunday – Prayer Beads
[Appendix F & B]
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.)
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.
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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