Night
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
From all that dwell below the skies Let the Creator’s praise arise; Let the Redeemer’s name be sung Thro’ every land, by every tongue.
Isaac Watts (1674–1748); first published 1719. Public domain.
The reading
Set the day down. Let this reading be the last word you hear before you rest.
No Gospel is published for this date.
Luke 1:46–55
And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord. And my spirit leaps for joy in God my Savior. For he has looked with favor on the humility of his handmaid. For behold, from this time, all generations shall call me blessed. For he who is great has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is from generation to generations for those who fear him. He has accomplished powerful deeds with his arm. He has scattered the arrogant in the intentions of their heart. He has deposed the powerful from their seat, and he has exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has taken up his servant Israel, mindful of his mercy, just as he spoke to our fathers: to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
Reflection
Which word or phrase caught your attention?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Be quiet for a minute. Let Jesus have the last of the day.
Psalm
Psalm 31 (30):6
Ant. I trust you with what I cannot fix tonight, Lord Jesus.
Into your hands, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth.
Ant. I trust you with what I cannot fix tonight, Lord Jesus.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:6
Where do these words meet your day?
Intentions
Add your own personal intentions
Shared by the community
For Mary and Dewey as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, may the Holy Spirit be with them and help grow their love for one another through Holy Matrimony.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
Hold the dying and those who sit with them. Let this night be a passageway of hope, not of terror.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Prayer on Fire intention
Into your hands we give this night, those we love, and all we cannot finish. Guard us as we rest.
R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Closing
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Father, we lie down as your children. You do not slumber; we may rest. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.