MORNING and Evening Prayer
of the Sisters of Mercy
easter
SEVENTH WEEK TUESDAY
Morning Prayer
READING
1 Corinthians 2:9-13
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him” – these things god has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God’s except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.
CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH
The Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.
Praise the Lord, the God of Israel,
who shepherds the people and sets them free.
God raises from David’s house
a child with power to save.
Through the holy prophets
God promised in ages past
to save us from enemy hands,
from the grip of all who hate us.
The Lord favored our ancestors
recalling the sacred covenant,
the pledge to our ancestor Abraham,
to free us from our enemies,
so we might worship without fear
and be holy and just all our days.
And you child, will be called
Prophet of the Most High,
for you will come to prepare
a pathway for the Lord
by teaching the people salvation
through forgiveness of their sin.
Out of God’s deepest mercy
a dawn will come from on high,
light for those shadowed by death,
a guide for our feet on the way to peace.
INTERCESSIONS
Faithful One, you are our God in whom we trust. Work through us that we may bring wholeness to a world of brokenness, mistrust and infidelity.
Spirit of Life, fill us with new energy:
~That we may be a source of vitality to the fainthearted.
Spirit of Hope, fill us with expectancy:
~That we may lift the clouds of darkness from the hearts of those living in the shadow of despair.
Spirit of Joy, fill us with happiness:
~That we may break the bonds of sadness in the hearts of our sisters and brothers.
Spirit of Love, grant us your healing power:
~That we may be a source of your compassion to all we meet today.
Spirit of Mercy, permeate our beings:
~That we may embrace all human life with gentleness and warmth.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
PRAYER
Spirit of God, come and transform us. Stir up in us an ardent desire to do your will and bring about the reign of mercy and justice. Holy Spirit, praying unceasingly within us, give our tongues the words to praise you, our hearts the fervor to love you. Sanctify the work of our lives that all our acts may give glory to God, today and always. Abide with us that we may abide with you. This we ask in faith. Amen.
easter
SEVENTH WEEK TUESDAY
EVENING PRAYER
READING
Colossians 1:9-10
For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.
CANTICLE OF MARY
May we be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
I acclaim the greatness of the Lord,
I delight in God my savior,
who regarded my humble state.
Truly from this day on All ages will call me blest.
For God, wonderful in power,
has used that strength for me.
Holy the name of the Lord!
Whose mercy embraces the faithful,
one generation to the next.
The mighty arm of God
scatters the proud in their conceit,
Pulls tyrants from their thrones,
and raises up the humble.
The Lord fills the starving
And lets the rich go hungry.
God rescues lowly Israel,
recalling the promise of mercy,
the promise made to our ancestors,
to Abraham’s heirs for ever.
INTERCESSIONS
Spirit of Knowledge, wipe from our vision whatever may blur our sight and deaden our spirit. Let us see you in the ordinary blessings of each day.
As we gaze upon the beauty and majesty of creation:
~Let us see the reflection of you face.
As we enjoy the company of friends:
~Let us taste the joy of union with you.
As we experience the peace of solitude and contemplation:
~Let us be renewed for service.
As we extend our hands in loving service to our brothers and sisters: ~Let us meet Christ in each person.
As we bless the dying who go home to you:
~Let us trust that they will join you in everlasting joy.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
PRAYER
Spirit of God, come and transform us. Stir up in us an ardent desire to do your will and bring about the reign of mercy and justice. Holy Spirit, praying unceasingly within us, give our tongues the words to praise you, our hearts the fervor to love you. Sanctify the work of our lives that all our acts may give glory to God, today and always. Abide with us that we may abide with you. This we ask in faith. Amen.