Night
Wednesday, March 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.
1 Samuel 3:1–10
Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord before Eli, and the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no manifest vision. Then it happened that, on a certain day, Eli was lying in his place. And his eyes had dimmed, so that he was unable to see. And so, to prevent the lamp of God from going out, Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was. And the Lord called Samuel. And responding, he said, “Here I am.” And he ran to Eli, and he said, “Here I am. For you called me.” And he said: “I did not call. Return and sleep.” And he went away, and he slept. And again, the Lord continued to call to Samuel. And rising up, Samuel went to Eli, and he said: “Here I am. For you called me.” And he responded: “I did not call you, my son. Return and sleep.” Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not been revealed to him. And the Lord continued, and he called to Samuel still a third time. And rising up, he went to Eli. And he said: “Here I am. For you called me.” Then Eli understood that the Lord had called the boy. And he said to Samuel: “Go and sleep. And if he calls to you from now on, you will say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” Therefore, Samuel went away, and he slept in his place. And the Lord came, and stood, and he called, just as he had called the other times, “Samuel, Samuel.” And Samuel said, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
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 88 (87):2
Ant. I have cried out to you all day, Lord. Hear me now, in the quiet.
O Lord, God of my salvation: I have cried out, day and night, in your presence.
Ant. I have cried out to you all day, Lord. Hear me now, in the quiet.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
Ask, seek, knock
Ask, and it shall be given to you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and whoever seeks, finds; and to anyone who knocks, it will be opened. Or what man is there among you, who, if his son were to ask him for bread, would offer him a stone; or if he were to ask him for a fish, would offer him a snake? Therefore, if you, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your sons, how much more will your Father, who is in heaven, give good things to those who ask him?
Matthew 7:7–11
Where do these words meet your day?
Intentions
Add your own personal intentions
Shared by the community
For Mary and Dewey as they begin their life together, may the Holy Spirit be with them and help grow their love for one another through Holy Matrimony.
R. Speak, Lord, we are listening.
Prayer on Fire intention
Shelter those who have no safe night. Keep the frightened, and teach us to sleep without abandoning them.
R. Speak, Lord, we are listening.
Prayer on Fire intention
Watch over the sick, the frightened, and those who have no safe place. Let your peace keep this house.
R. Speak, Lord, we are listening.
Closing
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Lord Jesus, stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is nearly over. Break your bread with us, and let us know you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.