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Lord, open my lips.
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Psalm 95
Come, let us sing to the Lord
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
The Lord is God, the mighty God,
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Come, then, let us bow down and worship,
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Forty years I endured that generation.
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Ribbon Placement:
Christian Prayer:
General instruction:
Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning to best make use of our time together in prayer.
Night Prayer for Wednesday
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men, in our hearts and in our minds, in our actions and inactions. To do so, it is vital that we examine our conscience daily and to ask for God’s mercy as we fall short and to ask for His strength to do better.
I confess to almighty God,
HYMN
Do not be afraid for I know that you seek Jesus. (3X)
Come, see the place where He was laid
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Lord God, be my refuge and my strength.
Psalm 31:1-6
In you, O Lord, I take refuge.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
Release me from the snares they have hidden
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Lord God, be my refuge and my strength.
Ant. 2 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord.
Psalm 130
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord,
If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt,
My soul is waiting for the Lord,
Because with the Lord there is mercy
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord.
READING Ephesians 4:26-27
If you are angry, let it be without sin. The sun must not go down on your wrath; do not give the devil a chance to work on you.
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
Gospel Canticle
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
my own eyes have seen the salvation
a light to reveal you to the nations
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Concluding Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
Blessing
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.
Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you.
Lord, open my lips.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Psalm 67
O God, be gracious and bless us
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the nations be glad and exult
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
The earth has yielded its fruit
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Ribbon Placement:
Christian Prayer:
General instruction:
Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning to best make use of our time together in prayer.
Night Prayer for Thursday
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men, in our hearts and in our minds, in our actions and inactions. To do so, it is vital that we examine our conscience daily and to ask for God’s mercy as we fall short and to ask for His strength to do better.
I confess to almighty God,
HYMN
Light serene of holy glory
Now we see the sun descending,
Worthy of unending praises,
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 In you, my God, my body will rest in hope.
Psalm 16
Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.
He has put into my heart a marvelous love
O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup;
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel,
And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad;
You will show me the path of life,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. In you, my God, my body will rest in hope.
READING 1 Thessalonians 5:23
May the God of peace make you perfect in holiness. May he preserve you whole and entire, spirit, soul, and body, irreproachable at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
Gospel Canticle
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
my own eyes have seen the salvation
a light to reveal you to the nations
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Concluding Prayer
Lord God,
Blessing
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.
Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Ave Maria, gratia plena
Ave Maria Mater Dei
English Translation
Hail Mary, full of grace,
Lord, open my lips.
Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
Psalm 95
Come, let us sing to the Lord
Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
The Lord is God, the mighty God,
Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
Come, then, let us bow down and worship,
Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:
Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
Forty years I endured that generation.
Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
Ribbon Placement:
Christian Prayer:
General instruction:
Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning to best make use of our time together in prayer.
Night Prayer for Friday
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men, in our hearts and in our minds, in our actions and inactions. To do so, it is vital that we examine our conscience daily and to ask for God’s mercy as we fall short and to ask for His strength to do better.
I confess to almighty God,
HYMN
Being of Life,
Chorus:
Being of Earth,
Chorus:
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Day and night I cry to you, my God.
Psalm 88
Lord my God, I call for help by day;
For my soul is filled with evils;
Like one alone among the dead,
You have laid me in the depths of the tomb,
You have taken away my friends
I call to you, Lord, all the day long;
Will your love be told in the grave
As for me, Lord, I call to you for help;
Wretched, close to death from my youth,
They surround me all the day like a flood,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Day and night I cry to you, my God.
READING Jeremiah 14:9a
You are in our midst, O Lord,
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
Gospel Canticle
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
my own eyes have seen the salvation
a light to reveal you to the nations
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Concluding Prayer
All-powerful God
Blessing
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.
Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy!
Lord, open my lips.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Ribbon Placement:
Christian Prayer:
Night Prayer after Evening Prayer I
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men, in our hearts and in our minds, in our actions and inactions. To do so, it is vital that we examine our conscience daily and to ask for God’s mercy as we fall short and to ask for His strength to do better.
Lord Jesus, you healed the sick:
Lord Jesus, you forgave sinners:
Lord Jesus, you give us yourself to heal us and bring us strength:
HYMN
Come, come to me all you whose hearts are weary.
Come, come to me all you whose hearts are weary.
Come, come to me all you whose hearts are weary.
Take my yoke upon you and your soul will be at rest.
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer.
Psalm 4
When I call, answer me, O God of justice;
O men, how long will your hearts be closed,
It is the Lord who grants favors to those whom he loves;
Fear him; do not sin: ponder on your bed and be still.
“What can bring us happiness?” many say.
You have put into my heart a greater joy
I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer.
Ant. 2 In the silent hours of night, bless the Lord.
Psalm 134
O come, bless the Lord,
Lift up your hands to the holy place
May the Lord bless you from Zion,
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. In the silent hours of night, bless the Lord.
READING Deuteronomy 6:4-7
Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today. Drill them into your children. Speak of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest.
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
Gospel Canticle
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
my own eyes have seen the salvation
a light to reveal you to the nations
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Concluding Prayer
Lord,
Blessing
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.
Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary the Dawn, Christ the Perfect Day;
Ribbon Placement:
Christian Prayer:
Night Prayer after Evening Prayer II on Sundays and Solemnities
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men, in our hearts and in our minds, in our actions and inactions. To do so, it is vital that we examine our conscience daily and to ask for God’s mercy as we fall short and to ask for His strength to do better.
Kýrie, eléison
Christé, eléison
Kýrie, eléison
HYMN
Of the Father’s love begotten
O that night forever blessed,
O ye heights of heaven adore him;
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God’s wings.
Psalm 91
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
It is he who will free you from the snare
You will not fear the terror of the night
A thousand may fall at your side,
Your eyes have only to look
Upon you no evil shall fall,
They shall bear you upon their hands
Since he clings to me in love, I will free him;
With length of life I will content him;
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ant. Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God’s wings.
READING Revelation 22:4-5
They shall see the Lord face to face and bear his name on their foreheads. The night shall be no more. They will need no light from lamps or the sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever.
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
GOSPEL CANTICLE
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
my own eyes have seen the salvation
a light to reveal you to the nations
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Concluding Prayer
Lord,
Blessing
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.
Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hail, O Star of ocean,
Taking that sweet Ave
Break the sinner's fetters,
Show thyself a mother
Virgin all excelling,
As we journey onward
Father, Son, and Spirit,
Ribbon Placement:
Christian Prayer:
General instruction:
Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning to best make use of our time together in prayer.
Night Prayer for Monday
God, come to my assistance.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men, in our hearts and in our minds, in our actions and inactions. To do so, it is vital that we examine our conscience daily and to ask for God’s mercy as we fall short and to ask for His strength to do better.
Lord Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
HYMN
1 The day you gave us, Lord, is ended,
2 We thank you that your church, unsleeping
3 As o'er each continent and island
4. The sun that bids us rest is waking
5 So be it, Lord: your throne shall never,
PSALMODY
Ant. 1 O Lord, our God, unwearied is your love for us.
Psalm 86
Turn your ear, O Lord, and give answer
You are my God, have mercy on me, Lord,
O Lord, you are good and forgiving,
In the day of distress I will call
All the nations shall come to adore you
Show me, Lord, your way
I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart
The proud have risen against me;
But you, God of mercy and compassion,
O give your strength to your servant
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. O Lord, our God, unwearied is your love for us.
READING 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
God has destined us for acquiring salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us, that all of us, whether awake or asleep, together might live with him.
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
CANTICLE OF SIMEON
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
my own eyes have seen the salvation
a light to reveal you to the nations
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Concluding Prayer
Lord,
BLESSING
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.
Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
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