Liturgy of the Hours
Night Prayer
Night Prayer for the
Third Wednesday
of Advent
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Call to Worship
While making the sign of the cross:
God, come to our assistance.
Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now and will be forever.
Amen. Alleluia!
Examination of Conscience
As we come to the end of our day, we give thanks and praise to our Lord for His grace and mercy.
Pause and make a brief examination of conscience.
Kyrie
Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison. (1)
Hymn
Day is Done/Nada Te Turbe:
“Let Nothing Disturb You” (2)
Dark descends, but light unending
Shines through our night;
You are with us, ever lending
New strength to sight:
One in love, your truth confessing,
One in hope of heaven's blessing,
May we see, in love's possessing,
Love's endless light!
Let nothing disturb you.
Let nothing frighten you.
All things pass away;
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things;
they who have God lack nothing.
God alone is enough; God alone suffices.
Psalm 31: 1-6
Ant. Lord God, be my refuge and my strength.
Shelter me, Lord,
Save me from shame.
Let there be justice:
Save me!
Help me!
Listen!
Be quick to the rescue!
Be my fortress, my refuge.
You, my rock and fortress,
Prove your good name.
Guide me, lead me,
Free me from their trap.
You are my shelter;
I put myself in your hands,
Knowing you will save me,
Lord God of truth.
You hate the slaves of idols,
But I trust in you.
I dance for joy at your constant love.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever. Amen.
Ant. Lord God, be my refuge and my strength.
Psalm 130
Ant. Out of the depths, I cry to you, Lord.
From the depths, I call to you,
Lord, hear my cry.
Catch the sound of my voice
Raised up, pleading.
If you record our sins,
Lord, who could survive?
But because you forgive
We stand in awe.
I trust in God’s word,
I trust in the Lord.
More than sentries for dawn
I watch for the Lord.
More than sentries for dawn
Let Israel watch.
The Lord will bring mercy and grant full pardon.
The Lord will free Israel from all its sins.
Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and will be forever. Amen.
Ant. Out of the depths, I cry to you, Lord.
Reading
A Reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians
(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.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Take a few moments to reflect on the reading.
Responsory
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
I commend my spirit.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Gospel Canticle
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
While making the sign of the cross:
Lord, now you let your servant
go in peace;
Your word has been fulfilled:
My own eyes have seen
the salvation
Which you have prepared in the sight of every people:
a light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
Is now and will be forever. Amen.
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.
Closing Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ,
You have given
your followers an example
of gentleness and humility,
a task that is easy,
a burden that is light.
Accept the prayers
and work of this day,
and give us the rest
hat will strengthen us
to render more faithful service to you who live and reign for ever and ever.
Amen.
Blessing
While making the sign of the cross:
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night
and a peaceful death.
Amen.
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (3)
Gentle woman, quiet light,
morning star, so strong and bright,
gentle Mother, peaceful dove,
teach us wisdom; teach us love.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
Pray for us.
Saint Joseph,
Pray for us.
Sant’Angelo,
Pray for us.
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Text and Music: From ‘Mass of Renewal:’
Curtis Stephan, b. 1973,
copyright 2009.
Vocals: The Carmelites.Lyrics: “Day is Done”: James Quinn, S.J., copyright 1969.
NadaTe Turbe: St. Teresa of Avila.
Music: Traditional Welsh melody.
Arrangement: Craig Kingsbury, copyright 2002.
Vocals: Carl Markelz, O.Carm., Ryan J. Resurreccion, O.Carm., Matthew Gummess, O. Carm.,
Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.Lyrics and Music: written by Carey Landry,
arranged by Martha Lesinski,
copyrights 1975, 1978.
Vocals: Mazie Rudolph.