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Thursday

INTRODUCTION

V. God, come to my assistance.
R. Lord, make haste to help me.

V. Glory to the Father, and the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
R. as it was in the beginning, is now, and
will be for ever. Amen.

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

My brothers and sisters, let us call to mind our sins:

V. Lord have mercy
R. Lord have mercy

V. Christ have mercy
R. Christ have mercy

V. Lord have mercy
R. Lord have mercy

V. May Almighty God have Mercy on us,
forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.
R. Amen.

HYMN

All praise to you, O God, this night,
for all the blessings of the light;
keep us, we pray, O King of kings,
beneath your own almighty wings.

Forgive us, Lord, through Christ your Son,
whatever wrong this day we've done;
your peace give to the world, O Lord,
that man might live in one accord.

Enlighten us, O blessed Light,
and give us rest throughout this night.
O strengthen us, that for you sake,
we all may serve you when we wake.

PSALMODY

Ant. In you, my God, my body rest in hope.

Psalm 16

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.
I say to the Lord: "You are my God.
My happiness lies in you alone."

He has put into my heart a marvellous love
for the faithful ones who dwell in his land.
Those who choose other gods increase their sorrows.
Never will I offer their offerings of blood.
Never will I take their name upon my lips.

O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup;
it is you yourself who are my prize.
The lot market out for me is my delight:
welcome indeed the heritage that falls to me!

I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel,
who even at night directs my heart.
I keep the Lord even in my sight:
since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.

And so my heart rejoices, my soul is gland;
even my body shall rest in safety.
For you will not leave my soul among the dead,
nor let you beloved know decay.

You will show me the path of life,
the fullness of joy in your presence,
at your right hand happiness for ever.

Glory to the Father, and the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit: as it was
in the beginning, is now, and
will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. In you, my God, my body rest in hope.

READING

1 Thessalonians 5: 23

May the God of peace make you perfect in holiness.
May he preserve you whole and entire, spirit, soul,
and body, irreproachable at the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ.

RESPONSORY

V. Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
R. Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.

V. You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
R. I commend my spirit.

V. Glory to the Father, and the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
R. Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.

GOSPEL CANTICLE

Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over
us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch
with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.

Luke 2: 29-32

Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
your word has been fulfilled.

my own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of every people:

a light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of you people Israel.

Glory to the Father, and the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit: as it was
in the beginning, is now, and
will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over
us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch
with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.

PRAYER.

Lord God,
send peaceful sleep
to refresh our tired bodies.
May your help always renew us
and keep us strong in your service.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

CONCLUSION

V. May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful
night and a peaceful death.
R. Amen.

ANTIPHON OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

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.

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