Divine Office Night Prayer (Compline)

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

Before the ending of the day,

From harmful dreams defend our sight,

O Father, this we ask be done,

Amen.

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.

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.

Lord Jesus raise us to new life:

Lord Jesus, you forgive us our sins:

Lord Jesus you feed us with your body and blood:

HYMN

Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the king of creation!

Praise to the Lord, who over all things is wondrously reigning;

Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;

Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore him!

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,

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

O gladsome Light, O grace

Now, day is slowly fading

To thee of right belongs

Amen.

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,

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!

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;

Lord, open my lips.

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Psalm 95

Come, let us sing to the Lord

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

The Lord is God, the mighty God,

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Come, then, let us bow down and worship,

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Forty years I endured that generation.

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

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

God is Light (4x);

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,

Lord, open my lips.

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

Psalm 24

The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

He shall receive blessings from the Lord

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

O gates, lift high your heads;

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

Who is the king of glory?

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

O gates, lift high your heads;

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

Who is he, the king of glory?

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.

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

Christ is our life (2x);

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!

Lord, open my lips.

Ant. Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.

Psalm 100

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Ant. Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.

Know that he, the Lord, is God.

Ant. Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.

Go within his gates, giving thanks.

Ant. Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.

Indeed, how good is the Lord,

Ant. Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

Ant. Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.

Ribbon Placement:

Christian Prayer:

Night Prayer for Tuesday

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 Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me by the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table for me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of my Lord for ever.

PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust.

Psalm 143

Lord, listen to my prayer:

The enemy pursues my soul;

I remember the days that are past:

Lord, make haste and answer;

In the morning let me know your love

Rescue me, Lord, from my enemies;

For your name’s sake, Lord, save my life;

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

Ant. Do not hide your face from me; in you I put my trust.

READING 1 Peter 5:8-9a

Stay sober and alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, solid in your faith.

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

HYMN

Mary 'mid the roses sits and rocks her holy child;

Innocent thy laughter, holy is thy lullaby;