Good Evening Dear Family!
Happy Self-Care Saturday! I'm hoping we are doing just that. Let us spend time time in prayer and restful silence. Our liturgy format is from The Book of Common Prayer, A New Zealand Prayer Book, Enriching Our Worship and adaptations made by me.
Let us come together in this healing circle of love to pray, meditate, hold sacred space in this cyber sanctuary together. May we engage in "The Be Stills":
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.
Peace be still.
Peace be.
Peace.
Pause
Inhale Gently.
Exhale Gently.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.
Peace be still.
Peace be.
Peace.
Pause
Inhale Gently.
Exhale Gently.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.
Peace be still.
Peace be.
Peace.
Pause
Inhale Gently.
Exhale Gently.
Or this form:
Be still and hear the whisper of God in the Wind, in the waves, and in our hearts
Be still and hear the whisper of God in the Wind,in the waves.
Be still and hear the whisper of God in the Wind.
Be still and hear the whisper of God.
Be still and hear the whisper.
Be still and hear.
Be still.
Be.
The Light of Christ in me Recognizes the Light of Christ in you!"
I hold holy space for you in love and peace this day and always!
Light of the World Phos hilaron
Light of the world, in grace and beauty,
Mirror of God’s eternal face,
Transparent flame of love’s free duty,
You bring salvation to our race.
Now, as we see the lights of evening,
We raise our voice in hymns of praise;
Worthy are you of endless blessing,
Sun of our night, lamp of our days.
Let us light our candles and make vigil for all of our special intentions, remembering especially________________.
God we light our candles and pray for rest, relaxation, and the renewing of our bodies, minds, and spirits. We pray for all those who work and cannot rest that they may be afforded rest time while they are at home. We pray for peace in our hearts, lives, world, nation, and the world. Let peace begin with us. Let us pray for the courage to be mindful of others as we remember and pray for the least of these. We pray for all those things that cause us to be unsettled that we may learn to breathe and take things one at a time and day by day. We pray for all of our family members who are in need of the basic necessities of life and that they may have food, clothing, shelter, and employment. We pray that as we begin this weekend that we may remember and pray for the many faith communities that are preparing for worship and prayer. We pray that we we may be united with them in bonds of love, peace, and greater understanding and acceptance. We pray and light these our candles in loving memory of all who have died and all the family members who mourn their loss. Let us light our candles in loving solidarity together to be truly family and shine our lights to those whose hearts are angered, broken, and in need of holy healing and light. We pray these our prayers in the Holy Name of Jesus. Amen.
Or this vigil prayer:
God we come to you this night in peaceful unity with love and peace in our hearts. We pray that we may become a listening and welcoming community. We pray that all faith communities may have houses of worship where they may spend time in prayer and meditation and fellowship. We pray that we may not fear each other and that we may lay down and cleanse our world from all distrust and suspicion. We pray this night for all countries where there is division and wars are being fought. We pray for the peace in the Somalia, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Niger, South Sudan, and all other places where people are being killed and displaced We pray for the refugees who are in need of homes and asylum. We pray for safety for our faith families that they may find solace and places in which to worship without fear. We pray and make vigil in the silence and offer ourselves loving service one to another. We lift up these our candles and hold them out to each other and say "The Light of Christ or ( deity) in me recognizes the light of Christ (deity) in you. Amen.
"The light of Christ in Me Recognizes the Light of Christ in You!"
A prayer Attributed to St. Francis.
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is
hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where
there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where
there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where
there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to
be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is
in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we
are born to eternal life. Amen.
Give thanks to the Lord who is good;
whose steadfast love endures for ever.
whose steadfast love endures for ever.
You are in the midst of us, O Lord;
and we are called by your name.
and we are called by your name.
The Song of the Blessed Virgin MaryMagnificat
| 1 | My soul proclaims the ′ greatness · of the ′ Lord: my spirit re′joices · in ′ God my ′ saviour, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2 | for you Lord have looked with favour on your ′ lowly ′ servant: and from this day all gener′ations · will ′ call me ′ Blessed. | ||||||||||||||||
| 3† | You O Most Mighty have done ′ great things ′ for me: and ′ holy ′ is your ′ name. | ||||||||||||||||
| 4 | You have mercy on ′ those who ′ fear you: from gener′ation · to ′ gener′ation. | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | You have shown the ′ strength · of your ′ arm: you have scattered the ′ proud in ′ their con′ceit. | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | You have cast down the mighty ′ from their ′ thrones: and have ′ lifted ′ up the ′ lowly. | ||||||||||||||||
| 7 | You have filled the hungry with ′ good ′ things: and the rich you have ′ sent a′way ′ empty. | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | You have come to the help ′ of your ′ people: for you have re′membered · your ′ promise · of ′ mercy, | ||||||||||||||||
| 9 | the promise you ′ made · to our ′ forbears: to Abraham ′ and his ′ children · for ′ ever.Luke 1:46-55 (adapted)
Glory to the Father and ′ to the ′ Son:
and ′ to the ′ Holy ′ Spirit; as it was in the be′ginning · is ′ now: and shall be for ′ ever. ′ A′men.
A Smudging Prayer
Creator,
our Father in heaven,
we come to you as your children.
We confess that we are weak and broken images of you.
We pray for the forgiveness and healing you give in Jesus Christ.
May his Spirit clean our spirits, minds, hearts, and bodies.
We pray that your Holy Spirit
will help us to worship in spirit and truth.
We pray in the name of Jesus,
so that his Spirit will carry our prayers to you.
Amen.
1 The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, * until I make your enemies your footstool." 2 The Lord will send the scepter of your power out of Zion, * saying, "Rule over your enemies round about you. 3 Princely state has been yours from the day of your birth; * in the beauty of holiness have I begotten you, like dew from the womb of the morning." 4 The Lord has sworn and he will not recant: * "You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek." 5 The Lord who is at your right hand will smite kings in the day of his wrath; * he will rule over the nations. (6 He will heap high the corpses; * he will smash heads over the wide earth. 7 He will drink from the brook beside the road; * therefore he will lift high his head.) Matthew 11:7-15
7 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? 8What then did you go out to see? Someone* dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. 9What then did you go out to see? A prophet?* Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10This is the one about whom it is written,
“See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.” 11Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence,* and the violent take it by force. 13For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John came; 14and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. 15Let anyone with ears* 116 Dilexi, quoniam 1 I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him. 2 The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; * I came to grief and sorrow. 3 Then I called upon the Name of the Lord: * "O Lord, I pray you, save my life." 4 Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion. 5 The Lord watches over the innocent; * I was brought very low, and he helped me. 6 Turn again to your rest, O my soul. * for the Lord has treated you well. 7 For you have rescued my life from death, * my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling. 8 I will walk in the presence of the Lord * in the land of the living. 9 I believed, even when I said, "I have been brought very low." * In my distress I said, "No one can be trusted." 10 How shall I repay the Lord * for all the good things he has done for me? 11 I will lift up the cup of salvation * and call upon the Name of the Lord. 12 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord * in the presence of all his people. 13 Precious in the sight of the Lord * is the death of his servants. 14 O Lord, I am your servant; * I am your servant and the child of your handmaid; you have freed me from my bonds. 15 I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving * and call upon the Name of the Lord. 16 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord * in the presence of all his people, 17 In the courts of the Lord's house, * in the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Hallelujah! Luke 12:8-12
8 ‘And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God; 9but whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God. 10And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven; but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. 11When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about how* you are to defend yourselves or what you are to say; 12for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that very hour what you ought to say.’
The Easter Anthems
117 Laudate Dominum 1 Praise the Lord, all you nations; * laud him, all you peoples. 2 For his loving-kindness toward us is great, * and the faithfulness of the Lord endures for ever. Hallelujah! IN LAK’ECH Tú eres mi otro yo. You are my other me. Si te hago daño a ti, If I do harm to you, Me hago daño a mi mismo. I do harm to myself. Si te amo y respeto, If I love and respect you, Me amo y respeto yo. I love and respect myself. Luis Valdez Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our tresspasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. A Collect for Saturdays O God, the source of eternal light: Shed forth your unending day upon us who watch for you, that our lips may praise you, our lives may bless you, and our worship on the morrow give you glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Tonight let's take time for reflection with the timer or musical selection. In the quiet let us reflect upon this past week and look forward to our retreat time to come. Here is tonight's selection: We Are Called - David Haas Dear Jesus, we lift all of our prayers at your feet and loving arms this night. We pray for an end to every armed conflict in the world and that peace may prevail. Come Lord Jesus and heal God's broken world. We pray for all who mourn the loss of any loved ones and bring comfort to those who grieve. Jesus, Help us to know that it is ok to grieve and weep as you wept at the tomb of your friend Lazarus. Help us to be more loving, compassionate, accepting of all our family members,giving, less critical, more humane, more kind, more merciful, and to let our egos go and let you in. We pray for those receiving treatments for cancer and other illnesses. Come Lord Jesus, Heal us and make us whole. We pray for your friends Martha and Mary of Bethany, help us to strive for balance and choose what you'd like us to do. Jesus, help us to listen and choose. We pray for our most vulnerable family members remembering the homeless, hungry, lost, brokenhearted, elderly, children, refugees, victims and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse, the lonely, and anyone who is brought to our hearts. Jesus, help us to respond to and care for the Least of these. We pray for all awaiting surgery and diagnoses of any kind. Jesus, help to to learn to wait, watch , and pray. We give thanks for Walk With Me On Our Journey may we continue to pray, walk, and respond to what you are having us do. Jesus, may we continue to pray and walk the King's Highway. We pray for all who travel and are on pilgrimage anywhere. We remember especially those who are on pilgrimage in the holy places of the Holy Land. Jesus, be with them and protect them on every side. Jesus, may we who are discerning vocations and any ministry have listening hearts and the courage to say yes to your call to serve God in the Church and the world. Jesus we add our prayers, thanksgivings, remembrances, and celebrations here before you______________
Abide with us, O Lord,
for it is toward evening and the day is almost over; abide with us for the days are hastening on and we hasten with them; abide with us and with all your faithful people, until the daystar rises and the morning light appears, and we shall abide with you for ever. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
May the God of peace,
who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, equip us with everything good that we may do God′s will, to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
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Good Night Dear Family ! May you find restful silence and prayer time tonight. I love you and give thanks to God for you this day and always.
With love and blessings!
Saa
Resources:
Satucket Lectionary
In Lak' Ech -Luis Valdez
Metis Aboriginal Ministries
Walk With Me On Our Journey
Book of Common Prayer
A New Zealand Prayer Book.
Enriching Our Worship
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