2017 03/19 Sunday Hours of Prayer (St. Joseph's Day)

March 19^th, Sun.

St. Joseph Day

Commemoration of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.

Early Morning 6^am

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]

Scriptures – Ps 95 (TL)

John 4:5-42 (TL)

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 26:63b-66

Centering Prayer [20 minutes]

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 – Psalm 23 (NL)

          John 9:1-41 (NL)

The Death of the Messiah

Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:

Matthew 27:51-53

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 17

Doxology

Scripture –

Romans 5:1-11 (TL)

Gloria Patri

Prayer

Unison Prayer

Grant, Lord,

that I may gladly share

what I have with the needy,

humbly ask for what I need

from him who has,

sincerely admit

the evil I have done,

calmly bear the evil I suffer,

not envy my neighbor

for his blessings,

and thank you unceasingly

whenever you hear my prayer.

(Thomas Aquinas, 1225-1274)

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.

Lord’s Prayer

Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie

Wesleyan – Love of God

1.Have I spent some of today thinking about God’s perfections and mercies? If not, do it now!

2. Have I taken heavenly rest this day? If not, can I finish w/ rest?

3.How much time did I spend in prayer, reading, meditation? Did I do anything to extend mercy?

Compline 9-10^pm

The Vigilant Hour

Jesus’ Arrest in the Garden

Psalm 34

Exodus 17:1-7 (TL)

Gethsemane

Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian Imaginative Prayer) on:

Luke 22:49-51

Centering Prayer [20 minutes]