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.
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.
- Where charity and love are, God is there.
- Christ's love has gathered us into one.
- Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him.
- Let us fear, and let us love the living God.
- And may we love each other with a sincere heart.
- Where charity and love are, God is there.
- As we are gathered into one body,
- Beware, lest we be divided in mind.
- Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease,
- And may Christ our God be in our midst.
- Where charity and love are, God is there.
- And may we with the saints also,
- See Thy face in glory, O Christ our God:
- The joy that is immense and good,
- Unto the ages through infinite ages. Amen.
O gracious Light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.
God lead us out of the dark places that place us in times of anxiety, worry, fear, and the need to be right all the time. Give us peace in our bodies, minds, and spirits. Transform us again into your image and likeness so that we may see you as we look into the mirror and the faces of our family members.
We pray for an end to hatred and division lead us into the light where we may be united in compassion, acceptance, love, and mercy. We pray that we may be sensitive to each other's needs and reach out lovingly to the least of these. We pray that we may lovingly respond to all our family members whether they be friend, foe, enemy and those who hate and differ from us. May we always remember that we indeed are called to be peacemakers, Good Samaritan, the Woman with the Alabaster Jar, and all who care for God's Holy People. May we remember this night that we are all called to be holy and walk the path of holiness and make every day that we live, move, and just be holy. Let us hold the virtual candle out towards each other and say "The Light of Christ in Me, Recognizes the Light of Christ in you! May we remember this always as we lift up these our prayers to God the Creator, Jesus our Redeemer, and The Holy Spirit our Advocate and Guide. Amen.
104 Benedic, anima mea
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; *
O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness!
you are clothed with majesty and splendor.
2 You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak *
and spread out the heavens like a curtain.
3 You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; *
you make the clouds your chariot;
you ride on the wings of the wind.
4 You make the winds your messengers *
and flames of fire your servants.
5 You have set the earth upon its foundations, *
so that it never shall move at any time.
6 You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle; *
the waters stood higher than the mountains.
7 At your rebuke they fled; *
at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.
8 They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, *
to the places you had appointed for them.
9 You set the limits that they should not pass; *
they shall not again cover the earth.
10 You send the springs into the valleys; *
they flow between the mountains.
11 All the beasts of the field drink their fill from them, *
and the wild asses quench their thirst.
12 Beside them the birds of the air make their nests *
and sing among the branches.
13 You water the mountains from your dwelling on high; *
the earth is fully satisfied by the fruit of your works.
14 You make grass grow for flocks and herds *
and plants to serve mankind;
15 That they may bring forth food from the earth, *
and wine to gladden our hearts,
16 Oil to make a cheerful countenance, *
and bread to strengthen the heart.
17 The trees of the Lord are full of sap, *
the cedars of Lebanon which he planted,
18 In which the birds build their nests, *
and in whose tops the stork makes his dwelling.
19 The high hills are a refuge for the mountain goats, *
and the stony cliffs for the rock badgers.
20 You appointed the moon to mark the seasons, *
and the sun knows the time of its setting.
21 You make darkness that it may be night, *
in which all the beasts of the forest prowl.
22 The lions roar after their prey *
and seek their food from God.
23 The sun rises, and they slip away *
and lay themselves down in their dens.
24 Man goes forth to his work *
and to his labor until the evening.
25 O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.
26 Yonder is the great and wide sea
with its living things too many to number, *
creatures both small and great.
27 There move the ships,
and there is that Leviathan, *
which you have made for the sport of it.
28 All of them look to you *
to give them their food in due season.
29 You give it to them; they gather it; *
you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.
30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; *
you take away their breath,
and they die and return to their dust.
31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; *
and so you renew the face of the earth.
32 May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; *
may the Lord rejoice in all his works.
33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; *
he touches the mountains and they smoke.
34 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; *
I will praise my God while I have my being.
35 May these words of mine please him; *
I will rejoice in the Lord.
36 Let sinners be consumed out of the earth, *
and the wicked be no more.
37 Bless the Lord, O my soul. *
Hallelujah!
A Song of Pilgrimage Priusquam errarem Ecclesiasticus 51:13-16,20b-22
Before I ventured forth,
even while I was very young, *
I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.
In the forecourts of the temple I asked for her, *
and I will seek her to the end. From first blossom to early fruit, *
she has been the delight of my heart. My foot has kept firmly to the true path, *
diligently from my youth have I pursued her. I inclined my ear a little and received her; *
I found for myself much wisdom and became adept in her.
To the one who gives me wisdom will I give glory, * for I have resolved to live according to her way.
From the beginning I gained courage from her, * therefore I will not be forsaken.
In my inmost being I have been stirred to seek her, * therefore have I gained a good possession.
As my reward the Almighty has given me the gift of language,* and with it will I offer praise to God.
Silence and reflection for a space.
We pray especially this night for all those who have been affected by gun violence of any kind. We pray for the families, victims, and the communities. We also lift up the city of Roseburg that as they continue to mourn they may find comfort in each other.
Silence and reflection for a space.
We pray this night for peace in God's fragile and broken world. May we as Children of God become blessed peacemakers and help soothe and care for the tenderhearted who are living in fear, terror, and adversity.
Silence and reflection for a space.
Silence and reflection for a space.
We pray this night for all those who are the least of these that they may find shelter, food, and clothing. Give us courage to step up and help .
Silence and reflection for a space.
We pray for all agencies and organizations that help minister to the needs of children, women, those who have been abused, chronic disease research and patient care. We remember especially this month: All Breast Cancer foundations, A.I.D.S. foundations, and Alzheimer's foundations.
Silence and reflection for a space.
We pray for all faith communities and the cclergy who minister to them . We pray for a climate of love, dignity, and respect for all our family members who differ from us and that we may grow in love and unity towards and with them.
Silence and reflection for a space.
We pray and give thanks for all Caregivers: Remembering : Family members, Clergy, home health, hospice workers, mortuary ministries, EMTs., Police, Firefighters, Troops, day care workers, teachers and anyone else who provides care and protection for us.
Silence and reflection for a space.
We pray this night for all refugees,immigrants, captives, political prisoners, prisoners, those who are victims of human trafficking and slavery. and all who are in danger and have been victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
Silence and reflection for a space.
We especially pray for all the leaders of the nations of the world and especially our President that they may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with their God and that they may have the courage to lead in times of trouble and in times of plenty.
Silence and reflection for a space.
We add our additional prayers, thanksgivings, remembrances, and celebrations to you Lord Jesus as we pray lovingly in their names and ours ________________ We pray these our prayers in Jesus most holy and life giving name. Amen.
Sirach 42:15-45
15 I will now call to mind the works of the Lord,
and will declare what I have seen.
By the word of the Lord his works are made;
and all his creatures do his will.*
16 The sun looks down on everything with its light,
and the work of the Lord is full of his glory.
17 The Lord has not empowered even his holy ones
to recount all his marvellous works,
which the Lord the Almighty has established
so that the universe may stand firm in his glory.
18 He searches out the abyss and the human heart;
he understands their innermost secrets.
For the Most High knows all that may be known;
he sees from of old the things that are to come.*
19 He discloses what has been and what is to be,
and he reveals the traces of hidden things.
20 No thought escapes him,
and nothing is hidden from him.
21 He has set in order the splendours of his wisdom;
he is from all eternity one and the same.
Nothing can be added or taken away,
and he needs no one to be his counsellor.
22 How desirable are all his works,
and how sparkling they are to see!*
23 All these things live and remain for ever;
each creature is preserved to meet a particular need.*
24 All things come in pairs, one opposite to the other,
and he has made nothing incomplete.
25 Each supplements the virtues of the other.
Who could ever tire of seeing his glory?
Canticle 2
Canticle 12
A Song of Creation Benedicite, omnia opera Domini Song of the Three, 35–65
Invocation
Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
In the high vault of heaven, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
I. The Cosmic Order
Glorify the Lord, you angels and all powers of the Lord, * O heavens and all waters above the heavens.
Sun and moon and stars of the sky, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
Glorify the Lord, every shower of rain and fall of dew, * all winds and fire and heat.
Winter and summer, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold, * drops of dew and flakes of snow.
Frost and cold, ice and sleet, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O nights and days, * O shining light and enfolding dark.
Storm clouds and thunderbolts, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
II. The Earth and Its Creatures
Let the earth glorify the Lord, *
sing praise and give honor for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O mountains
and hills, and all that grows upon the earth, *
sing praise and give honor for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas, and streams, * O whales and all that move in the waters.
All birds of the air, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O beasts of the wild, * and all you flocks and herds.
O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
III. The People of God
Let the people of God glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O priests and servants of the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
Glorify the Lord, O spirits and souls of the righteous, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
You that are holy and humble of heart, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
Doxology
Let us glorify the Lord: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; * sing praise and give honor for ever.
In the high vault of heaven, glorify the Lord, * sing praise and give honor for ever.
Prayer Set 2
Let us with God's help stand together in prayer responding Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Lord God may we, Not be complacent but actively engaged in fighting injustice everywhere.
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Lord God may we,Stand up against violence, terror, torture, and abuse of any kind.
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Lord God may we,Stand with each other and not against each other.
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Stand with the least of these
Come Lord Jesus and Help us!
Ephesians 3:14-21
14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,* 15from whom every family* in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
20 Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, 21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
Canticle 3
Canticle 21
We Praise You, O God Te Deum laudamus
We praise you, O God,
we acclaim you as Lord;
all creation worships you,
the Father everlasting.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,
the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise you.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.
Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you:
Father, of majesty unbounded,
your true and only Son, worthy of all worship,
and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
You, Christ, are the king of glory,
the eternal Son of the Father.
When you took our flesh to set us free
you humbly chose the Virgin’s womb.
You overcame the sting of death
and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
You are seated at God’s right hand in glory.
We believe that you will come to be our judge.
Come then, Lord, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood,
and bring us with your saints
to glory everlasting.
Prayer Set 3
God we thank you for all that you created and made. May we be good stewards of your creation and practice conservation in honor and to your glory.
We pray for an end to animal cruelty everywhere and for humane treatment of all animals.
We pray for water conservation in all drought parched areas of our country and all places in your world. We pray for much needed rain that will help prevent wildfires.
We pray that we may be loving to all of our family members especially those with whom we disagree. May we learn to be accepting of all of our family members and encourage them to live as the authentically beautiful children you have made in you image and likeness.
We pray that we may we learn to practice peace making in every moment that we live, move, and be and may we show your love and light to those who are in the dark places of life.
We pray for all those who live with mental illness and addiction and those who care for them.
We pray for all who mourn losses of any kind. We remember especially those who have lost dear and precious animal family members.
We pray for all workers who are facing Monday morning. May they have courage to know that their work matters and that they matter.
We pray for an end to all acts of violence and that all those who are led to commit violent act may have their hearts softened and that they may be reconsider their acts before they engage in violence and terror.
We pray this night for all of our family members who are ill and are in hospitalized. We pray especially for_____________ We pray for parents and loved ones who sit at bedside with their loved ones. May they find the ability to rest while they vigil.
We pray for all places in your world where there is political unrest and terror. We pray that all of these places peace may prevail and that refugees and families may be reunited and protected.
We pray and give thanks for all of our family members who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and all special occasions this week. May they feel our love and devotion across the miles.
We pray for all of our family members who are the least of these. May we remember to serve the least of these and honor and serve you.
We lift up these our prayers to you and in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord . Amen.
Closing Worship
The settings of the Lord's Prayer from A New Zealand Prayer Book.
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
now and for ever. Amen.
Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver,
Source of all that is and that shall be,
Father and Mother of us all,
Loving God, in whom is heaven:
The way of your justice be followed by the peoples
of the world!
Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom
sustain our hope and come on earth.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.
In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.
From trials too great to endure, spare us.
From the grip of all that is evil, free us.
now and for ever. Amen.
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.
Good Night Dear Family, may you feel loved across the miles as your read this and your heart be warmed with God's love and mine. Take time for Sabbath rest each day and remember that you are the only one who can give the gift of self care to yourself! I love you, you matter, and may you know that you bless me each day by your presence.
Love, joy, blessings, and with a grateful and tender heart,
Sara
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