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The Daily Offices: Morning & Evening Prayer

Ash Wednesday to Easter Eve

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.

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Morning Prayer THE ANGELUS

Stand

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

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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. Amen.

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

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

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

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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.

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THE PREPARATION

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+ O Lord, open our lips And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

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Blessed are you, God of compassion and mercy, to you be praise and glory for ever! In the darkness of our sin, your light breaks forth like the dawn and your healing springs up for deliverance. As we rejoice in the gift of your saving help, sustain us with your bountiful Spirit and open our lips to sing your praise, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessed be God for ever!

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In Lent All

Christ, though tempted like us, was without sin: O come, let us worship. In Passiontide

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Christ suffered and died for us. O come, let us worship.

THE OPENING CANTICLE

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In Lent - A SONG OF PENITENCE Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness;* in your great compassion blot out my offences. All

Wash me through and through from my wickedness* and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions,* and my sin is ever before me.

All

Against you only have I sinned* and done what is evil in your sight. MORNING PRAYER | 5

And so you are justified when you speak* and upright in your judgement. All

Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth,* a sinner from my motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womb.

For behold, you look for truth deep within me,* and will make me understand wisdom secretly. All

Purge me from my sin and I shall be pure;* wash me and I shall be clean indeed. Make me hear of joy and gladness,* that the body you have broken may rejoice.

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Hide your face from my sins* and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God,* and renew a right spirit within me.

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Cast me not away from your presence* and take not your holy Spirit from me. Give me the joy of your saving help again* and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.

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I shall teach your ways to the wicked,* and sinners shall return to you. Deliver me from death, O God,* and my tongue shall sing of your righteousness, O God of my salvation.

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Open my lips, O Lord,* and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Had you desired it, I would have offered sacrifice,* but you take no delight in burnt-offerings.

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The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit;* a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. from Psalm 51

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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.

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In Passiontide - A SONG OF LAMENTATION Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by?* Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow; All

Which was brought upon me,* which the Lord inflicted on the day of his fierce anger. For these things I weep; my eyes flow with tears;* for a comforter is far from me, one to revive my courage;

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Remember my affliction and my bitterness,* the wormwood and the gall! The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,* his mercies never come to an end;

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They are new every morning;* great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion’, says my soul,* ‘therefore I will hope in him.’

All

The Lord is good to those who wait for him,* to the soul that seeks him. It is good that we should wait quietly* for the salvation of the Lord.

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It is good to bear the yoke in our youth;* to sit alone in silence when it is laid upon us. For the Lord will not reject for ever,* though he causes grief, he will have compassion,

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According to the abundance of his steadfast love;* for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone. Lamentations 1.12, 16; 3.19, 22-28, 31-33.

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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.

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HYMN

Stand A hymn may be sung or said.

THE OPENING PRAYER

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

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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.

THE PSALMS

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

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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. 8 | MORNING PRAYER

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THE SECOND CANTICLE

Stand

In Lent - THE SONG OF MANASSEH All

Full of compassion and mercy and love* is God, the Most High, the Almighty. O Lord Almighty and God of our forebears,* you who make heaven and earth in all their glory:

All

All things tremble with awe at your presence,* before your great and mighty power. Immeasurable and unsearchable is your promise of mercy,* for you are God, Most High.

All

You are full of compassion and very merciful,* and you relent at human suffering.

O God, according to your great goodness,* you have promised repentance and forgiveness to those who have sinned against you. All

The sins I have committed against you,* are more in number than the sands of the sea. I am not worthy to look up and see the heavens,* because of my many sins and iniquities.

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And now my heart bows before you,* imploring your kindness upon me. I have sinned, O God, I have sinned,* and I acknowledge my transgressions.

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Unworthy as I am, I know that you will save me,* according to your great mercy. For all the host of heaven sings your praise,* and your glory is for ever and ever. Manasseh 1a, 4, 6-7, 9a, 9c, 11-12, 14b, 15b.

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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.

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Full of compassion and mercy and love* is God, the Most High, the Almighty. MORNING PRAYER | 9

In Passiontide - A SONG OF SOLOMON All

Many waters cannot quench love;* neither can the floods drown it. Set me as a seal upon your heart,* as a seal upon your arm;

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For love is strong as death passion fierce as the grave;* its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame. Many waters cannot quench love,* neither can the floods drown it.

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If all the wealth of our house were offered for love,* it would be utterly scorned. Pone me ut signaculum, Song of Songs 8.7-8

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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.

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Many waters cannot quench love;* neither can the floods drown it.

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

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

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RESPONSORY

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Stand To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; O my God, in you I trust. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; O my God, in you I trust. You are the God of my salvation, in you I hope all the day long. O my God, in you I trust. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; O my God, in you I trust.

THE GOSPEL CANTICLE - THE SONG OF ZACHARIAH

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In Lent All

You have given your people knowledge of salvation, O God, by the forgiveness of their sins.

All

In Passiontide The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God.

+ 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,

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To show mercy to our forebears,* MORNING PRAYER | 11

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

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To give Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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,

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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

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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. In Lent

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You have given your people knowledge of salvation, O God, by the forgiveness of their sins.

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In Passiontide The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to those who are being saved, it is the power of God.

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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

Kneel or stand

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

Amen.

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THE LORDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRAYER

Kneel or stand

Lord Jesus, remember us in your Kingdom and teach us to pray:

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Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread; Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. 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.

THE BLESSING

Kneel or stand In Lent

All

+ May God our Redeemer show us compassion and love. Amen. In Passiontide

All

+ May the life-giving cross be the source of all our joy and peace. Amen.

All

Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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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.’

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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

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The altar candles are lit immediately before this prayer. + Christ your light shall rise in the darkness and your healing shall spring up like the dawn. All

The light and peace of Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.

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!

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HYMN

A SONG OF THE LIGHT

Stand

This hymn may be said, or a version of it may be sung, or another suitable hymn. 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. 18 | EVENING PRAYER

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THE OPENING PRAYER

All

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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.

THE FIRST READING

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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.

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THE SECOND CANTICLE - SONG OF CHRISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOODNESS

Stand

In Lent All

Gather your little ones to you, O God,* as a hen gathers her brood to protect them. Jesus, as a mother you gather your people to you;* you are gentle with us as a mother with her children.

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Often you weep over our sins and our pride,* tenderly you draw us from hatred and judgement. You comfort us in sorrow and bind up our wounds,* in sickness you nurse us and with pure milk you feed us.

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Jesus, by your dying, we are born to new life;* by your anguish and labour we come forth in joy. Despair turns to hope through your sweet goodness;* through your gentleness, we find comfort in fear.

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Your warmth gives life to the dead,* your touch makes sinners righteous. Lord Jesus, in your mercy, heal us;* in your love and tenderness, remake us.

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In your compassion, bring grace and forgiveness,* for the beauty of heaven, may your love prepare us. Anselm of Canterbury

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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. Gather your little ones to you, O God,* as a hen gathers her brood to protect them.

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In Passiontide - SONG OF SALVATION All

In the greatness of your mercy, O God,* forgive the sins of your people. Jesus, Saviour of the world, come to us in your mercy:* we look to you to save and help us.

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By your cross and your life laid down, you set your people free:* we look to you to save and help us. When they were ready to perish, you saved your disciples;* we look to you to come to our help.

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In the greatness of your mercy, loose us from our chains,* forgive the sins of all your people. Make yourself known as our saviour and mighty deliverer;* save and help us that we may praise you.

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Come now and dwell with us, Lord Christ Jesus;* hear our prayer and be with us always. And when you come in your glory,* make us to be one with you and to share the life of your kingdom. (Salvator mundi), Henry Allon

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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.

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In the greatness of your mercy, O God,* forgive the sins of all your people.

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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 REPSONSORY

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Stand O Lord, do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God. O Lord, do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God. Make haste to help me, O Lord of my salvation. Be not far from me, O my God. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. O Lord, do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God.

THE GOSPEL CANTICLE - THE SONG OF MARY In Lent All

Come let us return to the Lord,* for our God will richly pardon. In Passiontide

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Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for us is revealed* in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

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+ 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

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You have mercy on those who fear you,* from generation to generation. You have shown strength with your arm* and scattered the proud in their conceit,

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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.

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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

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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.

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In Lent All

Come let us return to the Lord,* for our God will richly pardon. In Passiontide

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Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for us is revealed* in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

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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 LORD’S PRAYER

Kneel or stand

Lord Jesus, remember us in your Kingdom and teach us to pray:

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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. 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.

ANTHEM OF OUR LADY: AVE REGINA CAELORUM All

Kneel or stand

Hail, Queen of Heaven, beyond compare, To whom the angels homage pay; Hail, Root of Jesse, Gate of Light, That opened for the world’s new Day. Rejoice, O Virgin unsurpassed, In whom our ransom was begun, for all your loving children pray To Christ, our Saviour, and your Son.

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Give me strength against your enemies. Let us pray. Grant us protection in our weakness, O merciful God, that we who commemorate the holy Mother of God may triumph over our iniquities with the help of her intercession. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE BLESSING

Kneel or stand In Lent

All

+ May God our Redeemer show us compassion and love. Amen. In Passiontide

All

+ May the life-giving cross be the source of all our joy and peace. Amen.

All

Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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