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

In Christ Alone (2)

In Christ alone, my hope is found.
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground
firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love,
What depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease.
My comforter, my all in all,
Here, in the love of Christ, I stand.

There in the ground, his body lay,
light of the world, by darkness slain;
then bursting forth in glorious day,
up from the grave, he rose again.
And as he stands in victory,
sin’s curse has lost its grip on me;
for I am his, and he is mine,
bought with the precious blood of Christ. 

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
this is the pow’r of Christ in me;
from life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny,
No pow’r of hell, no human scheme
can ever pluck me from his hand:
for I am his, and he is mine,
bought with the precious blood of Christ. 
No one can pluck me from his hand:
in Christ alone, I’ll stand.

Psalm 143:1-11

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

Hear me, faithful Lord!
Bend to my prayer, show compassion.
Do not judge me harshly;
In your sight, no one is just.

My enemy hunts me down,
Grinding me to dust,
Caging me with the dead in lasting darkness.
My strength drains away,
My heart is numb.

I remember the ancient days,
I recall your wonders,
The work of your hands.
Dry as thirsty land, I reach out for you.

Answer me quickly, Lord.
My strength is spent.
Do not hide from me
Or I will fall into the grave.

Let morning announce your love,
For it is you I trust.
Show me the right way,
I offer you myself.

Rescue me from my foes,
You are my only refuge, Lord.
Teach me your will,
For you are my God.

Graciously lead me, Lord,
On to level ground.
I call on your just name,
Keep me safe, free from danger.

In your great love for me,
Disarm my enemies,
Destroy their power,
For I belong to you.

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

Reading

A Reading from the First Letter of Peter
(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.

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,
Fill this night with your radiance.
May we sleep in peace
and rise with joy
to welcome the light
of a new day in your name.
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.

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.
St. Albert, our Lawgiver,
Pray for us.
Sant’Angelo,
Pray for us.

Credits and Permissions

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1. Text and Music: From ‘Mass of Renewal:’
   Curtis Stephan, b. 1973,
   copyright 2009.
   Vocals: The Carmelites.

2. Lyrics and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend; harmony by Rick Modlin, b. 1966. Copyrights 2001, 2009. Thankyou Music, (PRS). Vocalists: Anna May Rudolph and Matthew Gummess, O.Carm.

3. Lyrics and Music: written by Carey Landry,
   arranged by Martha Lesinski,
   copyrights 1975, 1978.
   Vocals: Anna May Rudolph.