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.

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.

Confiteor

I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,

and, while striking breast, say:

through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;

Continuing, say:

Therefore, I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Hymn

Loving & Forgiving (1)

Loving and forgiving are you, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are you.

All my being, bless the Lord,
bless the holy name of God.
All my being, bless the Lord,
rememb’ring the goodness of God.

Loving and forgiving are you, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are you.

God forgives us all our sins,
healing those who live in pain,
saving us from final death.
God fills us with goodness of love.

Loving and forgiving are you, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are you.

Good and gracious is the Lord,
slow to anger, rich in love.
God remembers not our sins;
forgiving and loving is God.

Loving and forgiving are you, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are you.

As heaven soars above the earth,
so great the love of God for us.
As far as east is from the west,
the Lord takes our sins from us.

Loving and forgiving are you, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are you.

Psalm 86

Ant. O Lord, our God, unwearied is your love for us.

Hear me, Lord, and act,
I am poor and helpless.
You are my God, watch over me,
For I am loyal to you.
Save me, your servant, for I trust you.

Each waking hour I beg your mercy, Lord.
Bring joy to me, your servant,
I offer myself to you.
You are good and forgiving,
Loyal to all who call on you.

Hear my prayer, O Lord,
Answer my cry for help.
In my despair I plead,
Knowing you will act.

No god can match you, Lord,
You outdo all others.

Every nation you formed
Will come to worship and honor your name.
You are mighty and work wonders.
You alone are God!

Mark your path, Lord,
That I may follow your truth.
Make my one desire
To revere your name.

With all I am, I thank you, God,
And honor your name for ever.
Your love for me is great,
It saves me from the grave.

The proud rise against me,
Brutal gangs seek my life,
With no thought of you.

But you are Lord of mercy and care,
A God slow to anger,
Full of loyalty and love.

Turn to me, pity me,
Strengthen your daughter’s child,
Rescue your servant.

Show me a sign of your love
To shock and disgrace my enemy.
Bring me help and comfort, Lord.

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. O Lord, our God, unwearied is your love for us.

Reading

A Reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians
(Thess. 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.

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,
Give our bodies restful sleep,
and let the work we have done today
bear fruit in eternal life.
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 (2)

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.
Sant’Angelo,
Pray for us.

Credits and Permissions

All text and music in the public domain
or used with permission:
OneLicense A-726188. All rights reserved.
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all music is published by OCP
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Julian Pardo produces all audio.
Michael Aguilar, Jr. produces all videos.

1. Text: Based on Psalm 103:8, 1-2, 3-4, 8-10, 11-12; Scott Soper, b. 1961. Music: Scott Soper. Text and music copyright 1991,
   Vocalist: Fr. Matthew Gummess, O. Carm.
   Piano: Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.

2. Lyrics and Music: written by Carey Landry,
   arranged by Martha Lesinski,
   copyrights 1975, 1978.
   Vocals: Mazie Rudolph.