Morning and Afternoon/Evening Engage The Word Friday 5/13-5/19/ 2019

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Daily Office

We recommend being with the Lord for a quiet time of Scripture, prayer and reflection once in the morning and then another time sometime in the afternoon or evening. There will be one mailing each day. The readings will be the same each day for the whole week. The challenge in our busy culture is to stop, be silent, engage the Word and listen to the Spirit.

Daily Examen

. At the end of the day you are invited to spend time prayerfully reviewing your day. This five step prayer and reflection time is frequently done just prior to going to sleep. It is presented below.

Daily Engage The Word - Morning

For the week of 5/13 - 5/19 - 2019

Begin with one minute of silence and meditation

Invocation: Blessed Lord, you are the king of heaven and earth. All of heaven sings of Your glory. You do wonders on earth and in heaven. We see the work of your hands each day. Do not forsake us as we strive to live our lives in honor of You. May we find everlasting joy through You. Amen.

Confession :

Unclutter our lives, Lord

we have too much,

consume too much,

expect too much.

Grant us perspective;

to see this world

through others’ eyes

than just our own.

Grant us compassion;

where there is need

to play our part

not turn aside.

Grant us gratitude

for what we have,

our daily bread

the gift of life.

Unclutter our lives, Lord,

give us space,

simplicity

thankful hearts.

Amen.

Thanksgiving:

Thank You, Lord, for saving my soul,

Thank You, Lord, for making me whole;

Thank You, Lord, for giving to me

Thy great salvation so rich and free. Amen.

Psalm For The Week

Meditate on the Psalm below: Consider a word or phrase that jumps out at you. What is God speaking to you? What does He want to tell You? What does He want you to do? It may change from day to day.

Psalm 148

Praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord from the heavens;

praise him in the heights above.

Praise him, all his angels;

praise him, all his heavenly hosts.

Praise him, sun and moon;

praise him, all you shining stars.

Praise him, you highest heavens

and you waters above the skies.

Let them praise the name of the Lord,

for at his command they were created,

and he established them for ever and ever—

he issued a decree that will never pass away.

Praise the Lord from the earth,

you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,

lightning and hail, snow and clouds,

stormy winds that do his bidding,

you mountains and all hills,

fruit trees and all cedars,

wild animals and all cattle,

small creatures and flying birds,

kings of the earth and all nations,

you princes and all rulers on earth,

young men and women,

old men and children.

Let them praise the name of the Lord,

for his name alone is exalted;

his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

And he has raised up for his people a horn,

the praise of all his faithful servants,

of Israel, the people close to his heart.

Praise the Lord.

Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Spend One Minute In Silence and Meditation

Prayers of Intercession for Family and Friends

Confession Of The Mystery: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.

The Lord's Prayer Expanded:

Our Father, Holy Father, Abba Father, in the heavens.

Hallowed, Holy, Sacred be Your name.

From the rising of the sun,

to the going down of the same,

the name of the LORD is to be praised.

Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD God of Hosts.

The whole earth is full of His glory.

Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD God Almighty,

Who was, and Is, and is to come.

Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done.

On earth as it is in heaven.

Thy Government come, thy politics be done.

On earth as it is in heaven.

Thy Reign & Rule come, thy plans & purposes be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.

May we be an anticipation of the age to come.

May we embody the reign of Christ here and now.

Give us day by day our daily bread.

Provide for the poor among us.

As we seek first your Kingdom and your justice,

May all we need be provided for us.

Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who have sinned against us.

Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Transform us by the Holy Spirit into a forgiving community of forgiven sinners. Lead us not into trouble, trial, tribulation, temptation,

Be mindful of our frame that we are but dust,

We can only take so much.

Lead us out of the wilderness and into the promised land that flows with milk and honey,

out of the badlands into resurrection country.

Deliver us from evil and the evil one.

Save us from Satan, the accuser and adversary

So that no weapon formed against us can prosper.

So that every tongue that rises against us in judgment, you will condemn.

So every fiery dart of the wicked one is extinguished by the shield of faith.

So that as we submit to You and resist the devil, the devil flees.

So that as we draw near to Jesus Christ,

lifted up upon the cross,

His cross becomes for us the axis of love

expressed in forgiveness that refounds the world.

And the devil who became the false ruler of the fallen world

is driven out from among us.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Benediction:

The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord make his face to shine upon you

And be gracious to you;

The Lord lift up his countenance upon you

And give you peace.

Amen.

Additional and optional Scripture readings for the week:

Pslam 100

Revelation 15:1-4

Acts 9:32-25

Jeremiah 50:17-20

Daniel 7:13-14

Ezekiel 45:1-9

Revelation 10:1-11

Daily Engage The Word - Afternoon/Evening

For the week of 5/13 - 5/19/2019

Begin with one minute of silence and meditation

Invocation: Heavenly Father, we gather to serve You and to thank You for all that You have done in our lives. We thank You for counting us worthy to serve You and know You as the only true God. Accept our thanks and praises in Jesus’ name. Today is the day that You have made, and we rejoice and our glad in it. Amen.

Confession :

You have given us a world of beauty,

and we have spoiled it.

A world to feed us,

and so many go hungry.

A world of riches,

and we are unwilling to share.

A world to care for,

and we think only of ourselves.

Forgive us, gracious God,

for those times your heart is saddened

by our selfishness.

For those times we have no thought

for others, no cares but ours.

Enable us to see this world anew

as a gift from you,

to be shared and nurtured,

and those who live upon it

to be loved and cared for.

We ask this

that your name may be glorified,

through the beauty of this world,

and the service of our lives

Amen

Words Of Assurance

The church's one Foundation

is Jesus Christ her Lord;

she is His new creation,

by water and the Word;

from heav'n He came and sought her

to be His holy bride;

with His own blood He bought her,

and for her life He died.

Elect from ev'ry nation,

yet one o'er all the earth,

her charter of salvation,

one Lord, one faith, one birth;

one holy Name she blesses,

partakes one holy food,

and to one hope she presses,

with ev'ry grace endued.

'Mid toil and tribulation,

and tumult of her war,

she waits the consummation

of peace for evermore;

till with the vision glorious

her longing eyes are blest,

and the great church victorious

shall be the church at rest.

Yet she on earth hath union

with God the Three in One,

and mystic sweet communion

with those whose rest is won.

O happy ones and holy!

Lord, give us grace that we,

like them, the meek and lowly,

on high may dwell with Thee.

Gospel Reading For The Week

Meditate on the Gospel reading below: Consider a word or phrase that jumps out at you. What is God speaking to you? What does He want to tell You? What does He want you to do? It may change from day to day.

John 13:31-35

31 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once.

33 “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.

34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Spend One Minute In Silence and Meditation

Prayers of Intercession For the Church, Our Nation, Yourself.

Prayer For Christ's Presence

O Lord, who has mercy upon all, take away from me my sins,

and mercifully kindle in me the fire of Your Holy Spirit.

Take away from me the heart of stone,

and give me a heart of flesh,

a heart to love and adore You,

a heart to delight in You,

to follow and to enjoy You,

for Christ’s sake.

Amen.

St Ambrose of Milan, 337–397 AD

Confession Of The Mystery: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.

The Wesley Covenant Prayer

I am no longer my own, but Yours

Put me to what You will, rank me with whom You will.

Put me to doing, put me to suffering.

Let me be employed by You or laid aside for You,

exalted for You or brought low for You.

Let me be full, let me be empty.

Let me have all things, let me have nothing.

I freely and heartily yield all things

to Your pleasure and disposal.

And now, O glorious and blessed God,

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

You are mine, and I am Yours. So be it.

And the covenant which I have made on earth,

let it be ratified in heaven.

Amen.

Benediction: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Additional and optional Scripture readings for the week:

Pslam 100

Revelation 15:1-4

Acts 9:32-25

Jeremiah 50:17-20

Daniel 7:13-14

Ezekiel 45:1-9

Revelation 10:1-11

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Daily Examen

Be silent for one minute before you pray.

Prayerfully Review Your Day

The Daily Examen

Part of the rich tradition of the Jesuit order is recognizing the need to reflect on the day's activities-to remember God's invitation and our response or lack of response. Saint Ignatius of Loyola developed a simple method by which you can review each day in a way that will help you grow in self-understanding and free you to follow God's will. This practice is often called the Daily Examen. Many people choose to practice this prayerful review of their day before going to bed at night by following the five steps below. (Taken from Loyola Press: www.loyolapress.com )

1. Ask God For Light: Become aware of God's presence.

2. Review The Day With Gratitude . Call to mind any and all things you had to be thankful for this day. If it helps, keep a running log..

3. Pay Attention To Your Emotions. Think over your full range of emotions. Recall what events/circumstances preceded your emotional responses and how you experienced your emotions following each event.

4. Face Your Shortcomings: Choose one feature of the day where you have fallen short , felt distant from God or missed the mark. Confess and receive God's grace.

5. Look Toward The Day To Come. With anticipation pray about how you and God will face the new day together. Plan to have a great day walking in step with the Holy Spirit.