Liturgy of the Hours
Night Prayer
Night Prayer after
Evening Prayer for the
Easter Sunday of the
Resurrection of the Lord
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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
Jesus Christ is Risen Today (2)
Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav’nly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now he reigns above as King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!
Praise him all ye heav’nly hosts, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Psalm 91
Ant. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
All you sheltered by the Most High,
Who live in Almighty God’s shadow,
Say to the Lord, “My refuge, my fortress,
My God in whom I trust!”
God will free you from hunters’ snares,
Will save you from deadly plague,
Will cover you like a nesting bird.
God’s wings will shelter you.
No nighttime terror shall you fear,
No arrows shot by day,
No plague that prowls the dark,
No wasting scourge at noon.
A thousand may fall at your side,
Ten thousand at your right hand.
But you shall live unharmed:
God is sturdy armor.
You have only to open your eyes
To see how the wicked are repaid.
You have the Lord as refuge
Have made the Most High your stronghold.
No evil shall ever touch you,
No harm come near your home.
God instructs angels
To guard you wherever you go.
With their hands, they support you,
So your foot will not strike a stone.
You will tread on lion and viper,
Trample tawny lion and dragon.
I deliver all who cling to me,
Raise the ones who know my name,
Answer those who call me,
Stand with those in trouble.
These I rescue and honor,
Satisfy with long life and show my power to save.
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. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Reading
A Reading from the Book of Revelation
(Rev. 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.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Take a few moments to reflect on the reading.
Responsory
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad! (3)
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. Alleluia!
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. Alleluia!
Closing Prayer
Lord,
We have celebrated today
the mystery of the rising of Christ to new life.
May we now rest in your peace,
safe from all that could harm us,
and rise again refreshed and joyful,
to praise you throughout another day.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Blessing
While making the sign of the cross:
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night
and a peaceful death.
Amen.
Reginia Caeli (4)
Reginia Caeli laetare, alleluia,
quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia,
ressurexit sicut dixit, alleluia;
ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
Pray for us.
Sant’Angelo,
Pray for us.
Rise Again (5)
Go ahead, drive the nails in my hands,
Laugh at me where you stand.
Go ahead and say it isn't me,
The day will come when you will see!
'Cause I'll rise again,
Ain't no power on earth can tie me down.
Yes, I'll rise again,
Death can't keep me in the ground!
Go ahead and mock my name,
My love for you is still the same.
Go ahead and bury me,
But very soon I will be free!
'Cause I'll rise again,
Ain't no power on earth can tie me down.
Yes, I'll rise again,
Death can't keep me in the ground!
Go ahead and say I'm dead and gone,
But you will see that you were wrong.
Go ahead, try to hide the Son,
But all will see that I'm the One!
'Cause I'll Come again,
Ain't no power on earth can keep me back.
Yes, I'll come again,
Come to take my people back!
Credits and Permissions
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Text and Music: From ‘Mass of Renewal:’
Curtis Stephan, b. 1973, copyright 2009.
Vocals: The Carmelites.Lyrics: with alleluias: verse 1, Latin, 14th cent.; para.in Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; verses 2-3, The Compleat psalmodist, ca. 1850, alt.; verse 4, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.
Music: EASTER HYMN; later form of melody fr. Lyra Davidica, 1708; acc. copyright 1995, 1997,
Vocals: Benjamin Aguilar, O.Carm., Carl Markelz, O.Carm., and Nick Ritacco.Text: Psalm 118:24, 1-2, 16-17, 22-23.
Refrain: copyright 1969, 1981, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music: Michael Joncas, b. 1951, copyright 1981, 1982, 1988, Jan Michael Joncas Trust.
Vocals: The Carmelites.Traditional.
Vocals: The Carmelites, including Matthew Gummess, O.Carm., Carl Markelz, O.Carm., Ryan J. Resurreccion,
O. Carm., Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.Music and Lyrics: written by Dallas Holm. Copyright 1977 Designer Music, Inc./Going Home Music (all rights administered by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.). All Rights Reserved.
Vocals: Steven Begert-Clark.
Piano: Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.