Mar. 13th,
Mon.
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 29
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
18:12-14
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]
[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 – Psalm 65
Rom.
5:1-11 (NL)
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.”
Psalm 56
Doxology
Lectio Divina: Exod. 17:1-7
1.
Reading (Lectio)
2.
Reflecting (Meditatio)
3.
Responding (Oratio)
4.
Resting
(Contemplatio)
Gloria Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
O Lord Jesus Christ,
who art as the shadow
of a great rock in a weary land,
who behold
your weak creatures
weary of labor,
weary of pleasure,
weary of hope deferred,
weary of self;
in your abundant compassion,
and fellow feeling with us,
and unutterable tenderness,
bring us, we pray,
unto your rest.
(Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894, poet)
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 argue today when it does no good, or I
won’t convince another? Why?
2.Will I let someone else have the last word,
even if I think them wrong (unless it is an important matter)?
The Passion of Christ
At this hour we remember Jesus’ trial before
Pilate; you may choose Ignatian Imaginative Prayer (appendix), or general
reflection:
Luke
23:6-16
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 57
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:
Mark
15:33-36
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 – Psalm 84
Num.
21:4-9
The Death of the Messiah
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Luke
23:48-49
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 64
Doxology
Scripture –
Hebrews 3:1-6
Gloria
Patri
Prayer
Unison Prayer
O Lord Jesus Christ,
who art as the shadow
of a great rock in a weary land,
who behold
your weak creatures
weary of labor,
weary of pleasure,
weary of hope deferred,
weary of self;
in your abundant compassion,
and fellow feeling with us,
and unutterable tenderness,
bring us, we pray,
unto your rest.
(Christina Rossetti, 1830-1894, poet)
Intercessions
(see Prime-Terce
Hour)
Lord’s Prayer
Examen/Prayer Beads & Kyrie
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.
Compline
9-10pm
The
Vigilant Hour
Jesus’
Arrest in the Garden
Psalm 128 & Jn 4:27-42
Gethsemane
Read and reflect (you may use Ignatian
Imaginative Prayer) on:
Mark
14:47-50
Centering Prayer [20
minutes]
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