Daily offices, ordinary time by St. James' Anglican Church

The Daily Offices: Morning & Evening Prayer

Ordinary Time

Practicalities PRAYER TOGETHER This booklet provides the text of all the prayers for you to fully participate in the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer. The source for this daily office is Celebrating Common Prayer: A version of The Daily Office, Society of Saint Francis.

Since the Liturgy of the Church is “the work of the People” the baptized with the clergy share in leading (officiating) the offering of prayer. Before an Office begins you may be asked to be prepared to read from the Bible. SILENCE AND THE SACRED Silence is kept in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and Lady Chapel so that these spaces are a place of peace for prayer, reflection and contemplation. So please feel free to meet and talk once outside the chapels. LIGHTING A CANDLE AND PRAYER BEFORE AN ICON Before or after the Daily Offices and Mass you are encouraged to light a candle as a sign of your prayer. Also you may want to use the image of St. James’, or one of the statues of the Virgin and Christ-child, as an aid to prayer. THE DAILY OFFICES AS PUBLIC PRAYER One of the unique gifts of the Parish of St. James’ to the life of the Church is the constant offering of public prayer. Morning and Evening Prayer is said, and Mass is celebrated, every day of the year. You are always welcome to join in this sacrifice of praise. Morning Prayer is said in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel every day, Monday-Saturday, at 9.00 am. On Sundays it is said at 8.00 am in the Church. Evening Prayer is said in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel on Monday - Friday at 5.00 pm. On Saturdays it is said in the Lady Chapel at 5.00 pm. On Sundays it is said at 5.00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, except on the last Sunday of the month when Evensong and Benediction are offered at 5.30 pm and usually preceded by half an hour of organ music which begins at 5.00 pm.

Morning Prayer THE ANGELUS

Stand The Angelus bell is rung. Then the officiant leads the Angelus prayer.

All

The Angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy, Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death.

All

‘Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; Let it be to me according to your word.’ Hail Mary…

All

‘The Word was made flesh And dwelt among us.’

Bow Arise

Hail Mary…

All

‘Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.’

All

Let us pray. We beseech you, O Lord, to pour your grace into our hearts; that as we have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by his + cross and passion we may be brought to the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. MORNING PRAYER | 3

THE PREPARATION

All

Stand

+ O Lord, open our lips And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Blessèd are you, creator God; to you be glory and praise for ever! Your Spirit moved over the face of the waters to bring light and life to your creation. Pour out your Spirit on us this day, that we may walk as children of light and by your grace reveal your presence,

All

Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessed be God for ever!

All

God orders all things well: O come, let us worship.

THE OPENING CANTICLE A song of God’s Righteousness Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. All

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. He forgives all your sins and heals all your infirmities.

All

He redeems your life from the grave and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness. He satisfies you with good things, and your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.

All

The Lord executes righteousness and judgement for all who are oppressed.

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Bow Arise

Stand

He made his ways known to Moses and his works to the children of Israel. All

The Lord has set his throne in heaven and his kingship has dominion over all. Bless the Lord, you angels of his, you mighty ones who do his bidding, and hearken to the voice of his word.

All

Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, you ministers of his who do his will. Bless the Lord, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion, bless the Lord, O my soul. from Psalm 103, verses 1-7 and 19-22

All

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.

HYMN

Bow Arise

Stand A hymn may be sung or said.

THE OPENING PRAYER

Stand

The night has passed and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind: Silence may be kept.

All

As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, so may the light of your presence, O God, set our hearts on fire with love for you; now and for ever. Amen.

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THE PSALMS

Be seated The appointed psalm is announced. At the end of each psalm the psalm prayer is said by the officiant then:

All

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.

THE FIRST READING The first reading is read from the Old Testament or the Apocrypha. Reader

A reading from ... Here ends the reading. A time of silence is kept for reflection.

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Bow

Arise

Be seated

THE SECOND CANTICLE

Stand

Either—A SONG OF DELIVERANCE Refrain

All the earth, shout and sing for joy, for great in your midst is the Holy One. ‘Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and will not be afraid.

All

‘For the Lord God is my strength and my song, and has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.

All

On that day you will say, ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name;

‘Make known his deeds among the nations, proclaim that his name is exalted. All

‘Sing God’s praises, who has triumphed gloriously, let this be known in all the world. ‘Shout and sing for joy, you that dwell in Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 12:2-6

All

Refrain

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.

Bow Arise

All the earth, shout and sing for joy, for great in your midst is the Holy One.

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Orâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A SONG OF EZEKIEL Refrain

I will put a new spirit within you, and you shall be my people. I will take you out from the nations, and gather you from all the countries.

All

I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and purify you from all defilement. A new heart I will give you, and put a new spirit within you.

All

And I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. You shall be my people, and I will be your God. Ezekiel 36, 24-28

All

Refrain

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.

Arise

I will put a new spirit within you, and you shall be my people.

THE SECOND READING The second reading is read from the New Testament. Reader

Bow

A reading from ... Here ends the reading. A time of silence is kept for reflection.

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Be seated

RESPONSORY

Stand

All

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people, And kindle in us the fire of your love.

All

All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God and fellow-heirs with Christ; Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people.

All

Renew the face of your creation, Lord, pouring on us the gifts of your Spirit, And kindle in us the fire of your love.

All

For the creation waits with eager longing for the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people and kindle in us the fire of your love.

THE GOSPEL CANTICLE - BENEDICTUS Refrain

Stand

God set us free to worship without fear holy and righteous all the days of our life.

+ BlessĂ¨d are you, Lord, the God of Israel,* you have come to your people and set them free. All

You have raised up for us a mighty Saviour,* born of the house of your servant, David. Through your holy prophets, you promised of old* to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us,

All

To show mercy to our forebears,* and to remember your holy covenant. This was the oath you swore to our father, Abraham,* to set us free from the hands of our enemies,

All

Free to worship you without fear,* holy and righteous before you, all the days of our life.

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And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,* for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way, All

To give God’s people knowledge of salvation* by the forgiveness of their sins. In the tender compassion of our God* the dawn from on high shall break upon us,

All

To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,* and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:68 -79

All Refrain

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.

Bow Arise

God set us free to worship without fear holy and righteous all the days of our life.

THE PRAYERS

Kneel or stand The Kyries may be used as responses to intercession. A time of silent prayer may be kept. For … (Here a petition or intention is given.)

All

Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.

All

For … (Here a petition or intention is given.) Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy. For … (Here a petition or intention is given.)

All

Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.

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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

Kneel or stand

Then shall follow the Collect of the day. Let us pray… All

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel or stand

Being made one by the power of the Spirit, let us pray as our Saviour has taught us: All

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

A READING FROM THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS

Be seated

A non-scriptural reading may be read from the lives of the Saints or the Tradition of the Church.

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THE BLESSING All

All

Kneel or stand +The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil, and keep us in eternal life. Amen. Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

You are welcome to take this booklet away with you to aid your own prayers.

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Evening Prayer THE ANGELUS

Stand The Angelus bell is rung. Then the officiant leads the Angelus prayer.

All

‘Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; Let it be to me according to your word.’ Hail Mary…

All

‘The Word was made flesh And dwelt among us.’

Bow Arise

Hail Mary…

All

‘Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.’

All

THE BLESSING OF THE LIGHT

Stand

The altar candles are lit immediately before this prayer.

All

+Let us give thanks to the Lord our God Who is worthy of all thanksgiving and praise.

All

Blessèd are you, Sovereign God, Shepherd of your pilgrim people: their pillar of cloud by day, their pillar of fire by night. Stir up in us the fire of your love which shone forth from your Son enthroned on the cross, that we may be cleansed of all our sins and be made ready to come into your presence, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessèd be God for ever!

Bow Arise

HYMN

A SONG OF THE LIGHT

Stand

This hymn may be said, or a version of it may be sung, or another suitable hymn. All

O joyful light, from the pure glory of the eternal heavenly Father,* O holy, blessèd Jesus Christ. As we come to the setting of the sun* and see the evening light, We give thanks and praise to the Father and to the Son* and to the Holy Spirit of God. Worthy are you at all times to be sung with holy voices, O Son of God, O Giver of life,* and to be glorified through all creation.

Verses from PSALM 141 may be said:

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Bow Arise

All

Let my prayer rise before you as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. O Lord, I call to you; come to me quickly; hear my voice when I cry to you. Set a watch before my mouth, O Lord, and guard the door of my lips.

All

Let my prayer rise before you as incense, the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice. Let not my heart incline to any evil thing; let me not be occupied in wickedness. But my eyes are turned to you, Lord God, in you I take refuge; do not leave me defenseless.

All

Let my prayer rise before you as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

THE OPENING PRAYER

All

Stand

As our evening prayer rises before you, O God, so may your mercy come down upon us to cleanse our hearts and set us free to sing your praise, now and for ever. Amen.

PSALMS

Be seated The appointed psalm is announced.

At the end of each psalm the psalm prayer is said by the officiant then:

All

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.

Bow Arise

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THE FIRST READING

Be seated

The first reading is read from the Old Testament or the Apocrypha. Reader

A reading from ... Here ends the reading.

A time of silence is kept for reflection.

THE SECOND CANTICLE Eitherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A SONG OF GODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRACE Refrain

The glorious grace of God is freely bestowed upon us in the Beloved. Blessed are you, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for you have blessed us in Christ Jesus with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.

All

You chose us to be yours in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before you.

In love you destined us to be your children, through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of your will. All

To the praise of your glorious grace which you have freely bestowed upon us in the Beloved. In you, we have redemption through the blood of Christ, the forgiveness of our sins.

All

According to the riches of your grace which you have lavished upon us. You have made known to us, in all wisdom and insight, the mystery of your will.

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Stand

All

According to your purpose which you set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time. To unite all things in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth. from Ephesians 1:3-10

All

Refrain

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.

Bow Arise

The glorious grace of God is freely bestowed upon us in the Beloved.

Or—A SONG OF GOD’S CHILDREN Refrain

The Spirit of the Father, who raised Christ Jesus from the dead, gives life to the people of God! In Christ Jesus, the life-giving law of the Spirit has set us free from the law of sin and death.

All

All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God, it is the Spirit that enables us to cry, ‘Abba!’ Father. The Spirit itself bears witness that we are God’s children, and if God’s children, heirs of God.

All

We are heirs of God, and fellow-heirs with Christ, if we share his sufferings now we shall be glorified with him hereafter. These sufferings that we now endure are not worth comparing with the glory that shall be revealed.

All

For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God. Romans 8, 2, 14, 15b-17,19

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All Refrain

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.

Bow Arise

The Spirit of the Father, who raised Christ Jesus from the dead, gives life to the people of God!

THE SECOND READING

Be seated

The second reading is read from the New Testament. Reader

A reading from ... Here ends the reading. A time of silence is kept for reflection.

A RESPONSORY

All

Stand When you send forth your Spirit, we are created: you renew the face of the earth. When you send forth your Spirit , we are created: you renew the face of the earth. O Lord, how manifold are your works: in wisdom you have made them all. You renew the face of the earth. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. When you send forth your spirit, we are created: you renew the face of the earth.

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Bow Arise

THE GOSPEL CANTICLE - THE SONG OF MARY Refrain

Stand

My spirit rejoices in you, O God, for you have raised up for us a mighty Saviour. + My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,* my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,

All

For you, Lord, have looked with favour on your lowly servant.* From this day all generations will call me blessĂ¨d: You, the Almighty, have done great things for me* and holy is your name.

All

You have mercy on those who fear you,* from generation to generation.

Bow Arise

You have shown strength with your arm* and scattered the proud in their conceit,

All

Casting down the mighty from their thrones* and lifting up the lowly. You have filled the hungry with good things* and sent the rich away empty.

All

You have come to the aid of your servant, Israel,* to remember the promise of mercy, The promise made to our forebears,* to Abraham and his children for ever. Luke 1.46-55

All

Refrain

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.

Bow Arise

My spirit rejoices in you, O God, for you have raised up for us a mighty Saviour.

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THE PRAYERS

Kneel or stand The Kyries may be used as responses to intercession. A time of silent prayer may be kept. For … (Here a petition or intention is given.)

All

Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. For … (Here a petition or intention is given.)

All

Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy. For … (Here a petition or intention is given.)

All

Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Then shall follow the Collect of the day.

Let us pray… All

Amen.

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Kneel or stand

THE LORDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRAYER

Kneel or stand

Being made one by the power of the Spirit, let us pray as our Saviour has taught us: All

A READING FROM THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS

Be seated

A non-scriptural reading may be read from the lives of the Saints or the Tradition of the Church.

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SALVE REGINA

All

Kneel or stand

Pray for us, holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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All

Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who by the co-operation of the Holy Spirit prepared the body and soul of Mary, the glorious Virgin Mother of God to be a fitting dwelling place of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; grant that as we rejoice to keep her memory alive in our hearts, so by her devout prayers we may be delivered from the evils that beset us now and from eternal death; through the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE BLESSING All

All

Kneel or stand + The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

You are welcome to take this booklet away with you to aid your own prayers.

Revised 28 August 2013

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