March 4th,
Sat.
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 30
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 26:67-68
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]
Scripture – Heb. 12:1-14
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 32
Doxology
Lectio Divina: Matt. 18:1-7
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Lord, bless us, if it
may be,
in all our innocent
endeavors.
if it may not, give us
strength
to encounter what is to
come,
that we be brave in
peril,
constant in
tribulation,
temperate in wrath
and in all changes of
fortune,
and, down to the gates
of death,
loyal & loving to
one another.
As the clay to the
potter,
as the windmill to the
wind,
as children of their
sire,
we beg of you this help
and mercy for Christ’s
sake.
(Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894,
engineer, lawyer, novelist, traveler)
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
give time to thank God for the blessings of this week?
2. Will I
think about just how those blessings came about?
3. How can
each blessing help me love more, or be more holy?
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Matthew
27:19-23
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 42
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
27:38-44
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 – Isaiah 58:1-12
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Matthew 27:55-56
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 43
Doxology
Scripture –
John 1:43-51
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Lord, bless us, if it may be,
in all our innocent endeavors.
if it may not, give us strength
to encounter what is to come,
that we be brave in peril,
constant in tribulation,
temperate in wrath
and in all changes of fortune,
and, down to the gates of death,
loyal & loving to one another.
As the clay to the potter,
as the windmill to the wind,
as children of their sire,
we beg of you this help
and mercy for Christ’s sake.
(Robert Louis Stevenson, 1850-1894,
engineer, lawyer, novelist, traveler)
Intercessions
(see Prime-Terce
Hour)
Lord’s Prayer
Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
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.
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 unfreedoms. 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? Will it be a challenge to live in God’s freedom tomorrow? If so, why
and how will it be challenging? What will be the most challenging moment? 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 be like if you were
spiritually free all day long? Daydream about such a wonderful day. Allow
yourself to imagine great desires (coming from God) that rise up in you
tomorrow. 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.
Compline
9-10pm
The Vigilant Hour
Jesus’ Arrest in the Garden
Psalm 51
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Matthew
26:39
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