Night
Thursday, June 10, 2027
Opening
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Hymn
Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky.
Sabine Baring-Gould (1834–1924); first published 1865. 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.
Micah 7:18–20
What God is like you, who takes away iniquity and passes over the sin of the remnant of your inheritance? No longer will he send forth his fury, because he is willing to be merciful. He will turn back and have mercy on us. He will put away our iniquities, and he will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. You will give the truth to Jacob, mercy to Abraham, which you swore to our fathers from the ancient days.
Reflection
Is there a line you would like to read again?
What would you like to tell Jesus?
Silence
Be quiet for a minute. Let Jesus have the last of the day.
Psalm
Psalm 127 (126):2
Ant. Teach me to rest, Jesus, as someone you love.
It is in vain that you rise before daylight, that you rise up after you have sat down, you who chew the bread of sorrow. Whereas, to his beloved, he will give sleep.
Ant. Teach me to rest, Jesus, as someone you love.
Today’s lesson from Jesus
Blessed are the merciful
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:7
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.
Shared by the community
Jesus, help me to be humble.
R. Speak, Lord, we are listening.
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. 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.
Good Shepherd, we are the sheep who wandered today. Find us, carry us, and bring us home to rest. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.