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

Lift High the Cross (1)

Lift high the cross,
the love of Christ proclaim,
’til all the world
adore his sacred name.

Led on the way, by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.

Lift high the cross,
the love of Christ proclaim,
’til all the world
adore his sacred name.

Each newborn servant of the Crucified,
Bears on the brow the seal of him who died.

Lift high the cross,
the love of Christ proclaim,
’til all the world
adore his sacred name.

O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As thou hast promised, draw the world to thee.

Lift high the cross,
the love of Christ proclaim,
'till all the world
adore his sacred name.

So shall our song of triumph ever be,
Praise to the crucified for victory!

Lift high the cross,
the love of Christ proclaim,
’til all the world
adore his sacred name.

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,
Be with us throughout this night.
When day comes,
may we rise from sleep to rejoice
in the resurrection of your Christ,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
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.

Credits and Permissions

All text and music in the public domain
or used with permission:
OneLicense A-726188. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise stated,
all music is published by OCP
or a division of OCP.

Julian Pardo produces all audio.
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: with refrain, based on 1 Corinthians 1:18;
   George W. Kitchin, 1827–1912;
   alt. by Michael R. Newbolt, 1874–1956.
   Music: CRUCIFER; Sydney H. Nicholson, 1875–1947;
   desc. by Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947.
   Text and music © 1974, 1990, Hope Publishing Co.
   Vocals: Matthew Gummess, O.Carm., Carl Markelz, O.Carm., Ryan J. Resurreccion, O. Carm., Nick Ritacco, Benjamín Aguilar, O.Carm.

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