NEW YEAR’S EVE ! ! !
Saturday, December 31st
Vigil (Matins)
(Small Hour) 4:45am, 25 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The
candle is lit.]
Centering Prayer (20 min.) or [Prayer Beads]
[See Appendix C or
Appendix B for additional help, information, or instruction.]
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 is extinguished.]
Early
Morning (Lauds)
(Small Hour) 6:15am
20min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The
candle is lit.]
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!
Lectio Divina
(“Divine/Sacred Reading”) is an ancient devotional practice (see Appendix D for
full information). Listen with your heart for what the Holy Spirit would say to
you as you read. Traditionally, there
are 4 “Moments:”
1. Lectio (Reading)
2. Meditatio (Reflecting)
3. Oratio (Responding)
4. Contemplatio (Resting)
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 extinguished]
Morning
(Prime-Terce)
(Large Hour) 8am 30 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The
candle is lit.]
Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy,
Which will come to all
the people;
For unto you is born this day in the city of David,
A Savior, who is Christ
the Lord.
[based on Luke 2:10-11]
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 [if in Community, someone may share a
reflection, otherwise/or 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
I am no longer my own,
but thine.
Put me to what thou
wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me
to suffering.
Let me be employed for
thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or
brought low for thee.
Let me be full, let me
be empty.
Let me have all things,
let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily
yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and
blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, thou are mine, and I am thine.
So be it.
And the covenant which
I have made on earth,
let it be ratified in
heaven. Amen.
(John Wesley’s ‘Covenant Prayer’)
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 [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.]
Deepest Desire
Draw your own Life Tree.
Remember all the things you’ve reflected upon this week…
Remember the things you have longed for… your root, deepest
desires.
Include “secret dreams” tangled in the roots, unseen by
others.
Include the things that – for good or ill – have clipped off
some of the branches (remember the “Branch Desires” that are often not
connected to the Roots… what has God done to prevent growth in the wrong
directions?).
As the year draws to a close, and a new year open, how do you
hope your Life Tree will grow in this new year?
List the things you hope for right now, and into the New
Year.
Offer it all up to God in prayer. Hold onto it to look back
on as the year unfolds.
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.
[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.
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]
Noon (Sext)
(Large Hour) 12:15pm
30 min.
The Coming of the Light
Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Thanks be to God. [The candle is lit.]
Behold, the dwelling of God
is with humankind.
He will dwell with them,
they shall be his
people,
God himself will be with them,
and he will be their
God. [based on Rev.
21:3]
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 [if in Community, someone may share a
word, 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
I am no longer my own,
but thine.
Put me to what thou
wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me
to suffering.
Let me be employed for
thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or
brought low for thee.
Let me be full, let me
be empty.
Let me have all things,
let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily
yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and
blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, thou are mine, and I am thine.
So be it.
And the covenant which
I have made on earth,
let it be ratified in
heaven. Amen.
(John Wesley’s ‘Covenant Prayer’)
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 [Prayer Beads opt.]
[If praying in
community, a leader equipped to do so may “direct” the following prayer
exercise. Otherwise, trust the Spirit & follow the directions on your own.]
[Ignatius recommended
praying an “Examen” prayer especially prior to sleeping, but also at the noon
hour. John Wesley used questions to prayerfully reflect, al la Ignatius’
Examen, and used them morning and night. We recommend a short-form Examen at
noon.]
Examen: Thankfulness (Saturday
evening)
1.
Have I allotted some time
for thanking God for the blessings of the past week?
2.
Have I, in order to be
the more sensible of them, seriously and deliberately considered the several
circumstances that attended them?
3.
Have I considered each of
them as an obligation to greater love, and, consequently, to stricter holiness?
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.
[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.
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]
Afternoon
(Nones)
(Small Hour) 4pm 10min.
Introduction
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the
race, I have kept the
faith.”
“I press on toward the
goal for the prize
of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
“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.”
Welcoming Prayer
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.”
Kyrie
[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.
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 offer a reflection on one of
the Scriptures above.
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
I am no longer my own,
but thine.
Put me to what thou
wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me
to suffering.
Let me be employed for
thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or
brought low for thee.
Let me be full, let me
be empty.
Let me have all things,
let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily
yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and
blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, thou are mine, and I am thine.
So be it.
And the covenant which
I have made on earth,
let it be ratified in
heaven. Amen.
(John Wesley’s ‘Covenant Prayer’)
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 (20 min.) or Prayer Beads
[See Appendix E for
Examen; Appendix C for Centering Prayer; Appendix B for Beads]
Examen: My Past, Present, and
Future
1.
Center – Take a deep
breath. Let your mind become quiet. Ask God to make his presence known around
and within you.
2.
Gratitude – Spend a few
moments thanking God for one or two blessings of today (or year).
3.
Past – Ask God to reveal
your past spiritual state of being this past day (or over a longer period).
Were you spiritually free or unfree? Ask God to show you the consequences of
spiritual freedoms and un-freedoms. Thank God for the good, ask for forgiveness
and healing from painful memories.
4.
Present – Ask God to
reveal your spiritual state at the present moment. What are your strongest
feelings and thoughts now? Turn them over to God, and ask him to make them
holy. At this moment, are you free or unfree? Give thanks or ask for healing.
5.
Future – What attitudes
and feelings are you likely to have tomorrow (or as you move into this New
Year)? Will it be a challenge to live in God’s freedom tomorrow (into this New
Year)? If so, why and how will it be challenging? What will be the most
challenging moment tomorrow (and what challenges do you anticipate encountering
in the first part of the New Year)? What grace or virtue will you need from God
to live in his freedom? Ask God for it. (Strength, Fortitude, Patience,
Fidelity, Peace, Gentleness, etc.)
6.
New Freedom – What would
tomorrow (or the first part of the year) be like if you were spiritually free
for a day (or mostly free for the first week(s) or month(s))? Daydream about
such a wonderful day (or period of time). Allow yourself to imagine great
desires (coming from God) that rise up in you tomorrow, and the days thereafter.
Ask God to show you how to walk through this kind of day.
7.
Resolution – If you feel
called to do so, make a resolution to be the kind of person God is calling you
to be; a particular way to live in freedom.
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.
[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.
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
[Appendix F has full
details, additional resources, etc. for this non-traditional Hour.]
Saturday – Prayer
through Music [Appendix F]
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.]
Behold, the dwelling of God
is with humankind.
He will dwell with them,
they shall be his
people,
God himself will be with them,
and he will be their
God. [based on Rev.
21:3]
Examen or
Centering Prayer (20 min.) or Prayer Beads
[Appendix E for Examen,
Appendix C for Centering Prayer, Appendix B for Prayer Beads.]
Examen: My Past, Present, and
Future
1.
Center – Take a deep
breath. Let your mind become quiet. Ask God to make his presence known around
and within you.
2.
Gratitude – Spend a few
moments thanking God for one or two blessings of today (or year).
3.
Past – Ask God to reveal
your past spiritual state of being this past day (or over a longer period).
Were you spiritually free or unfree? Ask God to show you the consequences of
spiritual freedoms and un-freedoms. Thank God for the good, ask for forgiveness
and healing from painful memories.
4.
Present – Ask God to reveal
your spiritual state at the present moment. What are your strongest feelings
and thoughts now? Turn them over to God, and ask him to make them holy. At this
moment, are you free or unfree? Give thanks or ask for healing.
5.
Future – What attitudes
and feelings are you likely to have tomorrow (or as you move into this New
Year)? Will it be a challenge to live in God’s freedom tomorrow (into this New
Year)? If so, why and how will it be challenging? What will be the most
challenging moment tomorrow (and what challenges do you anticipate encountering
in the first part of the New Year)? What grace or virtue will you need from God
to live in his freedom? Ask God for it. (Strength, Fortitude, Patience,
Fidelity, Peace, Gentleness, etc.)
6.
New Freedom – What would tomorrow
(or the first part of the year) be like if you were spiritually free for a day
(or mostly free for the first week(s) or month(s))? Daydream about such a
wonderful day (or period of time). Allow yourself to imagine great desires
(coming from God) that rise up in you tomorrow, and the days thereafter. Ask
God to show you how to walk through this kind of day.
7.
Resolution – If you feel
called to do so, make a resolution to be the kind of person God is calling you
to be; a particular way to live in freedom.
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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