Mar. 15th,
Wed.
FAST Day
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 16
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before the
Sanhedrin; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
John
18:19-24
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 – Isa. 65:17-25
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 39
Doxology
Lectio Divina: Jn 7:53-8:11
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Fill our souls
with such a deep sense
and full persuasion
of those great truths which you
have revealed in the gospel
as may influence and regulate
our whole conversation.
Oh, that the infinite perfections
of your blessed nature
and the astonishing expressions
of your goodness and love
may conquer and overpower
our hearts that they may
be constantly rising toward you
in flames of devout affection,
and enlarging themselves
in sincere and cordial love
toward all the world
for your sake.
(Henry
Scougal, 1650-1678, wrote
“The Life
of God in the Soul of Man”
a
Scottish devotional classic)
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 choose things today only based on what I
want?
2.Can I do the opposite of what I am tempted to do
today?
3.When I cannot avoid something painful, can I see
it as, perhaps, something God chose for me?
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
John
18:28-32
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 72
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:
Luke
23:32-34
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 – Jer. 1:1-19
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
John 19:30
Kyrie
Vespers 6-8pm
The
Twilight/Quiet Hour
Centering
Prayer [5
minutes]
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 128
Doxology
Scripture –
Jer. 2:1-13
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
Fill our souls with such
a deep sense and full persuasion
of those great truths which you
have revealed in the gospel
as may influence and regulate
our whole conversation.
Oh, that the infinite perfections
of your blessed nature
and the astonishing expressions
of your goodness and love
may conquer and overpower
our hearts that they may
be constantly rising toward you
in flames of devout affection,
and enlarging themselves
in sincere and cordial love
toward all the world for your sake.
(Henry Scougal, 1650-1678)
Intercessions
(see Prime-Terce
Hour)
Lord’s Prayer
Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
Analytical Method – Laudate
app
1.
Center
– quiet your soul and enter God’s presence, asking him for light to know
yourself and to know him.
2.
Review
– review the major areas of God’s will in your life,
examining the level of your faithfulness to what God was asking of you. Ask the
Spirit to draw your attention to the important things of the day. Keep asking
yourself, “Why?” to delve deeper. Pay attention to your feelings, and give
thanks, ask for forgiveness, or pray for healing.
i. You
could arrange this review based on key relationships, or
ii.
You could arrange this review around three
W’s: Way, Words, Works
3.
Gratitude
– thank God for the good that you were able to accomplish, thanks to his grace,
and thank him for mercy and forgiveness to cover your sins and shortcomings.
4. Resolution
– renew your commitment to follow Christ even more closely tomorrow (a specific
resolution can be made if you feel led to do so).
Compline
9-10pm
The
Vigilant Hour
Jesus’
Arrest in the Garden
Psalm 119:73-96
Jeremiah 3:6-18
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Luke 22:39
Centering Prayer [20
minutes]
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