Liturgy of the Hours
Night Prayer
Night Prayer
for the Tuesday
after Epiphany
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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
Night of Silence/Silent Night (2)
Cold are the people,
winter of life,
We tremble in shadows
this cold, endless night.
Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping,
Flowers that will echo the sunrise,
Fire of hope is our only warmth,
Weary, its flame will be dying soon.
Voice in the distance,
Call in the night,
On wind, you enfold us,
You speak of the light.
Gentle on the ear, you whisper softly,
Rumors of a dawn so embracing,
Breathless love awaits darkened souls,
Soon, we will know of the morning.
Spirit among us,
Shine like the star,
Your light that guides
Shepherds and kings from afar.
Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely,
Rising in the warmth of your Son’s love,
Star unknowing of night and day,
Spirit, we wait for your loving Son.
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.
Sant’Angelo,
Pray for us.
Silent Night (4)
Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm; all is bright.
’round yon virgin mother and child!
Holy infant, so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace,
sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
heav'nly hosts sing, “Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!”
Silent night! Holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth!
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth!
Credits and Permissions
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Text and Music: From ‘Mass of Renewal:’
Curtis Stephan, b. 1973,
copyright 2009.
Vocals: The Carmelites.Night of Silence was written to be sung simultaneously with the hymn “Silent Night.”
Text and music: Daniel Kantor, b. 1960, copyright 1984.
Viola: Briana Bandy.
Vocals: Anna May Rudolph,
Piano: Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.Lyrics and Music: written by Carey Landry,
arranged by Martha Lesinski,
copyrights 1975, 1978.
Vocals: Mazie Rudolph.Text: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848).
Music: Stille Nacht, Franz Gruber (1787-1863).
Viola and Viola Arrangement: Briana Bandy.
Piano: Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.