Tuesday, August 12, 2008

daily prayer

"As you are going, therefore, make disciples of all the nations..." (Matthew 28:19a) Indispensible elements for fulfilling the Great Commission (imho) begin with the weekly commemoration of Jesus' resurrection and receiving Him in the Eucharist. The phrase "as you are going" suggests the discipline and holy habit of Daily Prayer. In addition to daily Matins and Vespers, I am beginning to pause at 9:00 a.m., noon and 3:00 p.m. for an intentional few moments of prayer.
At 9:00 a.m. (Terce) In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we are redeemed: Guide and strengthen us by you Spirit, poured out on your Apostles at this hour, that we too may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another and to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
At 12 Noon (Sext) In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. We adore you, Lord Jesus, in your cross and passion, through which you have brought life and joy into the world. O Christ our God, who at this hour didst stretch Thy loving arms on the Cross that all men might be gathered unto Thee, help us and save us who cry unto Thee:
Glory to Thee, O Lord!
At 3:00 p.m. (None) In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, at this hour on the cross you commended your spirit into the hands of the Father. Grant, we pray, that at the hour of our passing from this world we too may commend ourselves to the Father, and be received into the Paradise of your everlasting kingdom, where, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you live and reign, one God, now and forever, Amen.

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