Opening
God, come to my assistance. Lord, make haste to help me.
Hymn
As light fades, gather what this day has been — And bless it, Lord, even the unfinished part. Thank you for every unnoticed grace That found its way into the heart. Stay with us; it is nearly evening. The day is almost spent. Forgive what was harsh, heal what was hurried, And keep what was true to the end.
Original – Prayer on Fire
Psalm I
Antiphon
You have been bountiful to me; teach my soul to rest.
Psalm 113 (112):1–3
Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain)
Psalm
Praise the Lord, children. Praise the name of the Lord. Blessed is the name of the Lord, from this time forward and even forever. From the rising of the sun, even to its setting, praiseworthy is the name of the Lord.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Antiphon
You have been bountiful to me; teach my soul to rest.
Psalm II
Antiphon
Forgive what was harsh; heal what was hurried; keep what was true.
Psalm 115 (114):1–2; 116 (115):5–6
Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain)
Psalm
I have loved: therefore, the Lord will heed the voice of my prayer. For he has inclined his ear to me. And in my days, I will call upon him. The Lord is merciful and just, and our God shows compassion. The Lord is the keeper of little ones. I was humbled, and he freed me.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Antiphon
Forgive what was harsh; heal what was hurried; keep what was true.
Silence
Hold the psalm a little longer.
Reading
2 Thessalonians 2:13–14
Catholic Public Domain Version (public domain)
He has also called you into truth through our Gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. And so, brothers, stand firm, and hold to the traditions that you have learned, whether by word or by our epistle.
Responsory
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His mercy endures forever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Magnificat
Antiphon
The humble are lifted; keep us small enough for joy.
Luke 1:46–55
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Canticle
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.”
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Antiphon
The humble are lifted; keep us small enough for joy.
Intercessions
For the earth cooling toward night.
R. Lord, have mercy.
For those who tend land, animals, and water.
R. Lord, have mercy.
For restraint in our consuming.
R. Lord, have mercy.
For wonder that does not need a screen.
R. Lord, have mercy.
For Sabbath rest approaching.
R. Lord, have mercy.
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.
Closing prayer
Soften what grew hard today. Let pardon have the last word. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.