The Community
Catholic
Church
of Canada
Church of Canada
An Inclusive and Progressive Community
in the Catholic/Anglican Tradition
Sunday Morning
Sunday Evening
An Order for Morning Prayer
We greet the Day
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be God's kingdom, now and
for ever. Amen.
Trisagion
(repeat three times)
Holy God,
holy and mighty,
holy immortal one,
have mercy upon us.
Collect
Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service.
Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly king, almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I
shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
3 he restores my soul
He leads me in right paths
for
his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest
valley,
I
fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your
rod and your staff—
they
comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in
the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my
cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and
mercy shall follow me
all
the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my
whole life long.
Reflective Prayer
God
of peace, by the blood of the eternal covenant you brought again from the dead
our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep; make us perfect in every good
work, and work in us that which is pleasing and good; through Jesus Christ to whom
be glory for ever and ever. Amen
Affirmation of Faith
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe
in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe
in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Intercessory Prayers
In peace we pray to the Lord saying Lord, have mercy.
For peace from on high and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God,
and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord,
have mercy.
For our bishops, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them in faith, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For good weather, and for abundant harvests for all to share, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the sick and the suffering (especially . . .) and for their safety, health, and salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the absolution and remission of our sins and offences, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For all who have died (especially . . . ), let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Remembering all the saints, we commit ourselves, one another, and our whole life to Christ our God. To you, O Lord.
Almighty
God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common
supplications to you, and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that
when two or three are gathered together you will hear their requests. Fulfil
now our desires and petitions, as may be best for us, granting us in this world
knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come eternal life; for you, Father,
are good and loving, and we glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
in the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
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 today our daily bread.
Forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the
power,
and the glory,
now and for ever.
Amen.
O Lord. You are the light that guides my feet. You
are the map that gives me direction.
You are the peace that makes me strong. You are
the leader whom I faithfully follow.
May your light illuminate my life and your
guidance bring direction.
May I find inspiration in your word and peace in
my heart as I follow you. Amen.
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!
Night Prayer for SUNDAY
Our help is in the name of the Lord
who made heaven and earth.
O God, come to our aid.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
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. Alleluia.
O
Gracious Light
O
gracious light pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of Life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.
A
period of silence for reflection on the past day may follow.
Most merciful God,
I confess to you,
before the whole company of heaven,
that I have sinned in thought, word and deed
and in what I have failed to do.
Forgive me and free me from my sins,
heal me by your Spirit
and raise me to new life in Christ. Amen.
Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy Immortal One,
have mercy on us and on all people of the world.
The Word of God
Psalm 91
1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most
High •
and abides under the shadow of the Almighty,
2
Shall say to the Lord, 'My refuge and my stronghold, •
my God, in whom I put my trust.'
3 For he shall deliver you from the snare of the
fowler •
and from the deadly pestilence.
4
He shall cover you with his wings
and you shall be safe under his feathers; •
his faithfulness shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of any terror by
night, •
nor of the arrow that flies by day;
6
Of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, •
nor of the sickness that destroys at noonday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your side
and ten thousand at your right hand, •
yet it shall not come near you.
8
Your eyes have only to behold •
to see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge •
and the Most High your stronghold,
10
There shall no evil happen to you, •
neither shall any plague come near your tent.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over
you, •
to keep you in all your ways.
12
They shall bear you in their hands, •
lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; •
the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14
Because they have set their love upon me,
therefore will I deliver them; •
I will lift them up, because they know my name.
15 They will call upon me and I will answer
them; •
I am with them in trouble,
I will deliver them and bring them to honour.
16
With long life will I satisfy them •
and show them my salvation.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy
Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now and
shall be for ever. Amen.
Scripture
Reading Luke 12: 22-26, 31-32, 24
Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about
your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. For life is
more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do
not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And
how much more valuable you are than birds!
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Seek God's kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has
been pleased to give you the kingdom. For where your
treasure is, there your heart will be also."
The Nunc Dimittis (The Song of Simeon)
Save us, O Lord, while waking,
and guard us while sleeping,
that awake we may watch with Christ
and asleep may rest in peace.
1Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace: •
your word has been fulfilled.
2My
own eyes have seen the salvation •
which you have prepared in the sight of every people;
3A light to reveal you to the nations •
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory
to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
Prayers
Gracious,
God, I give you thanks for the day that has passed
For blessings, for challenges, for your steadfast love.
I pray for those whom I love, especially those who need your love and healing
presence.
I pray for all the people in this world who are lonely, helpless, desperate and
in any kind of need,
Send your angels to minister and care for each person.
And, I lay my concerns at your feet knowing that you are already working for my
highest and best. I place my trust in
you, heavenly Father, and clear my mind of any stress or worry.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
In your mercy, Lord, dispel the darkness of this night.
Let this household sleep in peace and at the dawn of a new day
we may, with joy, waken in your name. Through
Christ our Lord, Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
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 today our daily bread.
Forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass
against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the
power,
and the glory,
now and for ever.
Amen.
Save us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while
sleeping,
that awake we may watch with Christ and
asleep may rest in peace.
Into your hands, O
Lord, I commend my spirit.
Into your hands, O Lord, I
commend my spirit.
For you have redeemed me, Lord God of
truth.
I commend my spirit.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and
to the Holy Spirit.
as it was in the
beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
All: Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
The Lord bless us and watch over us;
the Lord make his face shine upon us and be gracious to us;
the Lord look kindly on us and give us peace.
The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen
The
Prayer of Mary
My soul proclaims the greatness of
the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly
servant.
From this day all generations will call me
blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever.
(Lk 1:46-55)
Let us bless the Lord:
Thanks be to God!