Saint Michael's Cathedral, Barbados

Sunday, July 28, 2024
A Night Cap
An Abridged Compline – The Last Service of the Day
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The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.
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Officiant: Our help is in the name of the Lord;
People: The maker of heaven and earth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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Psalm 8:1
Lord, our Lord,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory
in the heavens.
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V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.
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Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, ... Amen.
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LET US PRAY
I will lay down in peace and take my rest, for it is you,
Lord, only, that makes me live in safety.
† Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit,
for you have redeemed me,
O Lord, God of all truth.
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May the Father of all mercies cleanse us from our sins, and restore us in his image to the praise and glory of his name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Morning Devotions: Prepared by the Rev’d Stephanie Ann Wedderburn, Assistant Priest, St. Michael’s Cathedral
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Let me hear of your loving kindness in the morning for I put my trust in you: Show me the road that I must walk for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8
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*READINGS*
2 Samuel 11:1-15
Psalm 14
Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-21
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Lord, have mercy. // Christ, have mercy. // Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, …
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O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.
O Lord, guide those who govern us;
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
And let your people sing with joy.
O Lord, save your people;
And bless your inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord;
And defend us by your mighty power.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.
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Please pray for The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East,
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LET US PRAY
The Collect – Proper 12
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Let Us Pray
God, we give you sincere thanks for the rest of the past night and the gift of a new day, with its opportunities to serve you. Grant that we may so pass its hours in the perfect freedom of your service, that in the evening, we may again give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. ~ Source: Daybreak Office of the Eastern Church

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Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all now and forever. Amen.

Saturday, July 27, 2024
A Night Cap
An Abridged Compline – The Last Service of the Day
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The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.
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Officiant: Our help is in the name of the Lord;
People: The maker of heaven and earth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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Psalm 138
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V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.
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Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, ... Amen.
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LET US PRAY
Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy;
let thy holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace;
and let you blessing be upon us always;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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May the Father of all mercies cleanse us from our sins, and restore us in his image to the praise and glory of his name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Morning Devotions: Prepared by the Rev’d Stephanie Ann Wedderburn, Assistant Priest, St. Michael’s Cathedral
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Let me hear of your loving kindness in the morning for I put my trust in you: Show me the road that I must walk for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8
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*READINGS*
Psalm 55
Joshua 23:1-16
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Lord, have mercy. // Christ, have mercy. // Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, …
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O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.
O Lord, guide those who govern us;
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
And let your people sing with joy.
O Lord, save your people;
And bless your inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord;
And defend us by your mighty power.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.
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Please pray for The Diocese of Eastern Himalayas, The Church of North India (United)
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LET US PRAY
The Collect – Proper 11
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Let Us Pray
Guide our way, Lord, as we go on with our lives today. Also, be our shield as we go back home later. May you always preserve the bond that we have as a family, and may we look forward to seeing each other once again at home.
Guard our home as well, God, that no harm will fall on it as we are away. May it continue to be a sanctuary of blessing, comfort, and love for each one of us. Let it always be a restful place for our tired bodies at the end of the day. Amen.

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Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all now and forever. Amen.

Friday, July 26, 2024
A Night Cap
An Abridged Compline – The Last Service of the Day
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The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.
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Officiant: Our help is in the name of the Lord;
People: The maker of heaven and earth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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Psalm 51
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V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.
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Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, ... Amen.
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LET US PRAY
Look down, O Lord, from thy heavenly throne,
and illumine this night with thy celestial brightness;
that by night as by day thy people may glorify your holy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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May the Father of all mercies cleanse us from our sins, and restore us in his image to the praise and glory of his name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Friday, July 26, 2024

Morning Devotions: Prepared by the Rev’d Stephanie Ann Wedderburn, Assistant Priest, St. Michael’s Cathedral
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Let me hear of your loving kindness in the morning for I put my trust in you: Show me the road that I must walk for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8
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*READINGS*
Psalms 40. 54
Joshua 9:22–10:15
Matthew 27: 1-10
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Lord, have mercy. // Christ, have mercy. // Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, …
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O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.
O Lord, guide those who govern us;
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
And let your people sing with joy.
O Lord, save your people;
And bless your inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord;
And defend us by your mighty power.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.
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Please pray for The Diocese of Highveld, The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
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LET US PRAY
The Collect – Proper 11
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Let Us Pray

Heavenly Father, we come before you as a family, seeking your divine guidance. Help us to love and support one another, and may our family be a source of unity and strength. We ask for your blessings and grace to be upon us always. Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all now and forever. Amen.

Thursday, July 25, 2024
A Night Cap
An Abridged Compline – The Last Service of the Day
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The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.
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Officiant: Our help is in the name of the Lord;
People: The maker of heaven and earth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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Psalm 33:1-3
Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;
it is fitting for the upright to praise him.
2 Praise the Lord with the harp;
make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.
3 Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully, and shout for joy.
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V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.
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Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, ... Amen.
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LET US PRAY
Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes
and chances of this life may rest in thy eternal changelessness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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May the Father of all mercies cleanse us from our sins, and restore us in his image to the praise and glory of his name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Morning Devotions: Prepared by the Rev’d Stephanie Ann Wedderburn, Assistant Priest, St. Michael’s Cathedral
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Let me hear of your loving kindness in them morning for I put my trust in you: Show me the road that I must walk for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8
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*READINGS*
St. James the Apostle
Psalm 34
Jeremiah 16: 14-2 1
Mark 1:14-20
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Lord, have mercy. // Christ, have mercy. // Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, …
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O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.
O Lord, guide those who govern us;
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
And let your people sing with joy.
O Lord, save your people;
And bless your inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord;
And defend us by your mighty power.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.
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Please pray for The Diocese of Southern Highlands, The Anglican Church of Tanzania
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LET US PRAY
The Collect – Proper 11
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Let Us Pray

Saint James
O gracious God, we remember before you today your servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that you will pour out upon the leaders of your Church that spirit of self-denying service by which alone they may have true authority among your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all now and forever. Amen.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A Night Cap
An Abridged Compline – The Last Service of the Day
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The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.
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Officiant: Our help is in the name of the Lord;
People: The maker of heaven and earth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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Psalm 49:20
People who have wealth but lack understanding
are like the beasts that perish.
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V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.
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Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, ... Amen.
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LET US PRAY

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of thy only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen
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May the Father of all mercies cleanse us from our sins, and restore us in his image to the praise and glory of his name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Morning Devotions: Prepared by the Rev’d Stephanie Ann Wedderburn, Assistant Priest, St. Michael’s Cathedral
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Let me hear of your loving kindness in the morning for I put my trust in you: Show me the road that I must walk for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8
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*READINGS*
Psalm 119:49-72
Joshua 8:30-35
Matthew 26:57-68
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Lord, have mercy. // Christ, have mercy. // Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, …
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O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.
O Lord, guide those who govern us;
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
And let your people sing with joy.
O Lord, save your people;
And bless your inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord;
And defend us by your mighty power.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.
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Please pray for The Diocese of Hereford, The Church of England
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LET US PRAY
The Collect – Proper 11
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Let Us Pray

O my God, let me, with thanksgiving, remember,
and confess to you your mercies on me.
Let my bones be drenched with your love,
and let them say to you, ‘Who is like you, O Lord?’
You have broken my bonds,
I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving.
And how you have broken them, I will declare;
and all who worship you, when they hear this, shall say,
“Blessed be the Lord, in heaven and in earth,
great and wonderful is His name.“
Source: St. Augustine
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Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all now and forever. Amen.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Morning Devotions: Prepared by the Rev’d Stephanie Ann Wedderburn, Assistant Priest, St. Michael’s Cathedral
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Let me hear of your loving kindness in the morning for I put my trust in you: Show me the road that I must walk for I lift up my soul to you. Psalm 143:8
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*READINGS*
Psalm 45
Joshua 8:1.22
Matthew 26:47-56
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Lord, have mercy. // Christ, have mercy. // Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, …
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O Lord, show your mercy upon us;
And grant us your salvation.
O Lord, guide those who govern us;
And lead us in the way of justice and truth.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
And let your people sing with joy.
O Lord, save your people;
And bless your inheritance.
Give peace in our time, O Lord;
And defend us by your mighty power.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And take not your Holy Spirit from us.
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Please pray for The Diocese of Hawaii, The Episcopal Church
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LET US PRAY
The Collect – Proper 11
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask; through the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Let Us Pray

Almighty and eternal God,
you have graciously created all things.
We thank you for giving us sound bodies
and for preserving us from the power of the evil foe.
Help us to rightly use our ears and tongues,
to hear your Word diligently and devoutly
and to praise you for your grace
so that no one will be offended by our words,
but that all may be strengthened in faith;
through your beloved Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one true God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: Veit Dietrich
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Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all now and forever. Amen.

Monday, July 22, 2024
A Night Cap
An Abridged Compline – The Last Service of the Day
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The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.
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Officiant: Our help is in the name of the Lord;
People: The maker of heaven and earth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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Psalm 30:1-3
I will exalt you, Lord,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 Lord my God, I called to you for help,
and you healed me.
3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;
you spared me from going down to the pit.
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V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.
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Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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Our Father, ... Amen.
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LET US PRAY
Dear Father: As the darkness draws in, you are the light in my heart As the air turns colder, you are the warmth in my soul As the stars are revealed, you renew my spirit As the moon shines, I know I am held safe in your arms.
Keep me safe there until morning. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen

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May the Father of all mercies cleanse us from our sins, and restore us in his image to the praise and glory of his name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.