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

See Amid The Winter’s Snow (2)

See amid the winter’s snow,
born for us on earth below,
see, the gentle lamb appears,
promised from eternal years.

There within a manger lies
he who built the starry skies;
he who throned in heights sublime,
sits amid the cherubim.

Say, you holy shepherds, say,
tell your joyful news today.
Why have you now left your sheep
on the lonely mountain steep?

“As we watched at dead of night,
there appeared a wondrous light;
angels singing ‘Peace on earth’
told us of the Savior’s birth.”

Psalm 4

Ant. Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer.

Answer when I call, faithful God.
You cleared away my trouble.
Be good to me; listen to my prayer.

How long, proud fools,
Will you insult my honor,
Loving lies and chasing shadows?
Look! God astounds believers,
The Lord listens when I call.

Tremble, but do not despair.
Attend to your heart,
Be calm through the night,
Worship with integrity; trust in the Lord.

Cynics ask, “Who will bless us? Even God has turned away.”
You give my heart more joy than all their grain and wine.
I sleep secure at night,
You keep me in your care.

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. Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer.

Psalm 134

Ant. In the silent hours of the night, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord,
All who serve in God’s house,
Who stand watch
Throughout the night.

Lift up your hands in the holy place
And bless the Lord.
And may God, the maker of earth and sky,
Bless you from Zion.

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. In the silent hours of the night, bless the Lord.

Reading

A Reading from the Book of Deuteronomy
(Deut. 6:4-7)

Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today. Drill them into your children. Speak of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest.

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,
We beg you to visit this house
and banish from it
all the deadly power of the enemy.
May your holy angels dwell here
to keep us in peace,
and may your blessing be upon us always.
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.
Saint Joseph
Pray for us.
Sant’Angelo,
Pray for us.

O Holy Night (4)

O Holy night
the stars are brightly shining,
it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.

Long lay the world
in sin and error pining,
’til he appeared
and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope
the weary world rejoices,
for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees,
oh hear the angel voices!
O night divine
O night when Christ was born!
O night, O night, divine
O night, night divine!

Truly, He taught us
to love one another,
His law is love,
and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break,
for the slave is our brother,
and in His name,
all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy
in grateful chorus raise we,
let all within us
praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord.
Let everyone praise him!
His pow’r and glory
evermore proclaim!
His pow’r and glory
evermore proclaim!

Credits and Permissions

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Michael Aguilar, Jr. produces all videos.

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

2. Text: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878. Music: Kevin Keil (ASCAP), b. 1956, copyright 1992, Kevin Keil,
   Lead Vocals: NickRitacco,
   Harmonies: Fr. Matthew Gummess, O.Carm.,
   Piano: Benjamin Aguílar, O.Carm.

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

4. Text: J.S. Dwight (1813-1893).
   Music: Adolphe Adam (1803-1856).
   Vocals and Vocal Arrangement: Steven Begert-Clark
   Viola and Viola Arrangement: Briana Bandy.