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SERVICE OF LIGHT
Greeting/Invocation
We light the Evening Candle and say or sing:
Light and Peace in Jesus Christ our Lord!
~Thanks be to God!
Stay with us Lord for it is evening,
~And the day is almost over.
Hymn for Saturday Evening
O Trinity of Common Life,
Who are but One in mystery,
As now our day draws to its close
to us give peace and unity.
We praise you as our day begins
And seek your blessing as it ends;
Our glory is to sing your praise
At every hour for all our days.
Let every creature join the song:
“All glory thanks and praise belong
To God, the Holy One-in-Three
Both now and for eternity!” Amen!
Text: O Lux Beata Trinity 7th/8th century; Tune: Plainsong Mode 1
SERVICE OF THE WORD
Evening Psalm
Antiphon/Refrain
May the Name of Adonai be blessed, both now and forevermore.
Psalm 112/113
Servants of God, sing praise,
praise God’s holy Name.
Bless the Name of the Holy One,
both now and forever.
From the rising of the sun to its setting
praised be the Holy Name.
Adonai towers above the nations;
God’s glory shines over the heavens.
Who compares to the Holy One?
Who is enthroned so high,
yet stoops from the heights to look down,
to observe both heaven and Earth?
Love lifts the humble from the dust
And raises the poor from the mire
To be seated with leaders of the people,
and to wear a crown of joy;
The childless, no longer alone,
Rejoice in many children.
Glory to the ONE and to the WORD
and to the BREATH of Love!
As always before,
so now and evermore. Amen
May the Name of Adonai be blessed, both now and forevermore.
Reading 2 Peter 1:19-21
We possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Know this first of all, that there is no prophecy of scripture that is a matter of personal interpretation, for no prophecy ever came through human will; but rather human beings moved by the holy Spirit spoke under the influence of God.
Responsory
R. Root and offspring of David, our bright morning star, *Come, Lord Jesus! V. The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come!” Let everyone who hears them reply: *Come, Lord Jesus! V. Glory to the Abba and the Word and the Breath of Love.
Gospel Antiphon
No one can serve two masters.
You will either hate one and love the other,
or be devoted to one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and money.
Canticle from Philippians 2: 6-11
Though he was in the form of God
Jesus did not snatch at equality with God.
Instead, he emptied himself,
and took the form of a servant,
and was born in the likeness of human beings.
And being found in human form,
he humbled himself,
and became obedient unto death,
even death on a cross.
Therefore God has highly exalted him
and bestowed on him the name
that is above every other name.
That at the name of Jesus
every knee should bow
in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
And every tongue confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God his Abba.
Glory to the Abba and to the Word
And to the Breath of Love
As always before
So now and evermore. Amen
No one can serve two masters.
You will either hate one and love the other,
or be devoted to one and despise the other.
You cannot serve God and money.
SERVICE OF PRAYER
Litany of Intercession
For the Unity of the Christian Churches and the common good of all Earthkind,
Love, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the people of this and every other nation, that all be guided in the ways of justice and peace, Love, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the health and well-being of all creation, and the wisdom and will to conserve it,
Love in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For all those who have asked for our prayers and those for whom we have promised to pray, Love in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For all who are suffering in mind, body or spirit, and for those who care for them,
Love in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For those who have died, and for those who grieve their passing,
Love, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Prayer of Jesus
Our Dear Abba…
Closing Prayer & Blessing
Risen Christ, by virtue of your passing over from death to life,
pour your Holy Spirit into our hearts. Fill us with awe and reverence for you and love and compassion for our neighbor, for yours is the power and the glory of love, now and forever. ~Amen.
May the Great Spirit + bless us and all of creation. ~Amen
Let us bless Adonai. ~And give thanks to God.
Marian Antiphon
Those who wish may end evening prayer with the Marian Antiphon.
[Ave Regina Caelorum is sung from the 3rd of February until Good Friday, inclusive.]
Queen of the heavens we greet you, Queen of Angels we entreat you,
Fairest flower, heaven’s portal From whom came the Light immortal.
Matchless maiden, God did raise you For the Universe to praise you.
Hear us, O hear us, dear Mother; Show your children Jesus, our brother.
Gracious Queen of the Universe:
~Intercede for us with Christ, your Son.
Let us pray. O Gracious God, grant to your people lasting health of mind and of body.
Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may we be freed from present sorrow and attain eternal happiness. We ask this through Christ our Love. Amen.