Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Opening Tuesdays: From Psalm 85, Benedixisti, Domine You have been gracious to your land, O Lord, *you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.You have forgiven all the iniquity of your people * and blotted out all their sins.You have withdrawn all your fury * and turned yourself from your wrathful indignation.Restore us then, O God our Saviour; * let your anger depart from us.Show us your mercy, O Lord, * and grant us your salvation.I will listen to what you, Lord God, are saying, * for you are speaking peace to your faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to you.Truly, your salvation is very near to those who fear you, *that your glory may dwell in our
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Tuesday 15th December Morning Prayer
Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Tuesdays: From Psalm 19, Cæli enarrant The heavens declare the glory of God, *and the firmament shows the handiwork of the Lord.One day tells its tale to another, * and one night imparts knowledge to another.Although they have no words or language, * and their voices are not heard,their sound has gone out into all lands, *and their message to the ends of the world.In the deep has God set a pavilion for the sun; *it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber;it rejoices like a champion to run its course.It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; * nothing is hidden from its burning heat.The law of the Lord
14th December Evening Prayer
Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Opening Mondays: From Psalm 72, Deus, judicium Give our government your justice, O God, *and your righteousness to our civil service;that they may rule your people righteously * and the poor with justice;that the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, *and the little hills bring righteousness.We shall defend the needy among the people, *rescuing the poor and crushing the oppressor.In our time shall the righteous flourish; *there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more.We shall have pity on the lowly and poor * and shall preserve the lives of the needy.We shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *and dear shall their blood be in his sight.May there be abundance of grain on the
Monday 14th December Morning Prayer
Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Mondays: From Psalm 25, Ad TE DOMINE LEVAVI To you, O Lord, * I lift up my soul;Show me your ways, O Lord, * and teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation;in you have I trusted all the day long.Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting.Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.Gracious and upright are you, O Lord; * therefore you teach sinners in your way.You guide the humble in doing right * and teach your way to the lowly.O Lord, all your paths are
Advent 3 Evening Prayer
Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Opening Sundays: From Psalm 25 Ad te, Domine, levavi To you, O Lord, * I lift up my soul;Show me your ways, O Lord, * and teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation;in you have I trusted all the day long.Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting.Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord.Gracious and upright are you, O Lord; * therefore you teach sinners in your way.You guide the humble in doing right * and teach your way to the lowly.O Lord, all
Advent 3 Morning Prayer
Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Sundays: From Psalm 85, Benedixisti, Domine You have been gracious to your land, O Lord, *you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.You have forgiven all the iniquity of your people * and blotted out all their sins.You have withdrawn all your fury * and turned yourself from your wrathful indignation.Restore us then, O God our Saviour; * let your anger depart from us.Show us your mercy, O Lord, * and grant us your salvation.I will listen to what you, Lord God, are saying, * for you are speaking peace to your faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to you.Truly, your salvation is very near to those who fear you, *that your glory may dwell in our land.Mercy and truth
12th December Evening Prayer
Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Opening Saturdays: From Psalm 122, Lætatus sum I was glad when they said to me, * “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”She is built as a city * that is at unity with itself.To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, * to praise the name of the Lord.Pray for the peace of the Lord’s house: * “May they prosper who love you.Peace be within your walls * and quietness within your towers.Because of the house of the Lord our God, * I will seek to do you good.” Reflection: Saint Fillan Our first commission of St Fillan was linked to the story of the repentant wolf that willingly bows down in obedience to the
Saturday 12th December Morning Prayer
Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Saturdays: From Psalm 27, Dominus illuminatio The Lord is my light and my salvation; * whom then shall I fear?The Lord is the strength of my life; * of whom then shall I be afraid?One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; *that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.For in the day of trouble, O God, you shall keep me safe in your shelter; * you shall hide me in the secrecy of your dwelling and set me high upon a rock.Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; * have mercy on me and answer me.You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” * Your face,
11th December Evening Prayer
Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. Opening Fridays: FROM Psalm 80, Qui regis Israel Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; *shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim.Restore us, O God of hosts; *show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.O Lord God of hosts, * how long will you be angered despite the prayers of your peopleYou have fed them with the bread of tears; *you have given them bowls of tears to drink.You have made us the derision of our neighbours, * and our enemies laugh us to scorn.Restore us, O God of hosts; *show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.Turn now, O God of hosts, * look down from heaven;Let your hand
Friday 11th December Morning Prayer
Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. OPENING Fridays: FROM Psalm 31, In te, Domine, speravi In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; *deliver me in your righteousness. Incline your ear to me; * make haste to deliver me.Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, *for you are my crag and my stronghold;for the sake of your name, * lead me and guide me.Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, *for you are my tower of strength.Into your hands I commend my spirit, *for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.I will rejoice and be glad because of your mercy; *for you have seen my affliction; you know my distress.You have not
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