breviarium

Divine Office

Compline

Feast of
John

Christmastide
1st Week
Psalter Week 4
Wednesday
27
December
2023

Introduction

God, ✛ come to my assistance; *
Lord, make haste to help me.

Gloria

Glory to the Father, to the Son,
    and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
    and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia

Examination of Conscience

After a short time examining your soul, spirit, and consciousness - pray to the Lord.

    I confess to Almighty God, and to all whose hope is in Christ. I have sinned in thought, word, and deed. I have sinned in what I have done and left undone. I have sinned, and continue to sin again and again. I have struggled to rest in God's presence. Help me deeply embrace the tender love of our Father. Help me take up my cross and follow Jesus. Help me sense and let the Holy Spirit guide me. This is why I plead that you pray to the Lord, our God, for me. Pray for me, along with all the saints.

    Almighty Father, have mercy on us. Continue to forgive us our sins, and lead us on the narrow path, with You, to eternal life.

Amen

Psalmody

Psalm 31

A Confident Prayer for Refuge
·
UMB-EN
Antiphon
Ant.

For me, Lord, * be a God who protects me.

In You, LORD, I have taken refuge, †
    never let me be ashamed, *
    in Your righteousness, rescue me.
Incline Your ear towards me, *
    and rescue me quickly.
Be my rock of strength, *
    a strong fortress to save me.

Since You are my rock and fortress, *
    lead and guide me for the sake of Your name.
Spare me from the trap they laid for me in secret, *
    for You are my protector.

Into Your hands I entrust my spirit, *
    for You have redeemed me, LORD, God of truth.

Gloria

Glory to the Father, to the Son,
    and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
    and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia

Antiphon
Ant.

For me, Lord, * be a God who protects me.

Psalm 130

I Cried from the Depths
·
UMB-EN
Antiphon
Ant.

Out of the depths, * I cried to You, LORD.

Out of the depths, I cried to You, LORD, *
    Lord, hear my voice.
Let Your ears be attentive *
    to my cry for mercy.

If You, LORD, kept a record of ungodliness, *
    then, Lord, who could stand?
But with You, there is forgiveness, *
    so that You may be revered.

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, *
    and in His word I put my hope.
My soul waits in hope for the LORD, *
    more than the night watch waits for the dawn.
Yes, more than the night watch waits for the dawn, *
    Israel waits for the LORD.

For with the LORD there is mercy, *
    and with Him redemption in abundance.
For He will redeem Israel *
    from all their ungodliness.

Gloria

Glory to the Father, to the Son,
    and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
    and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia

Antiphon
Ant.

Out of the depths, * I cried to You, LORD.

Reading

An Epistle to the Church in Ephesus 4:26-27

"If you become angry, do not sin." Do not let the sun set while you are still angry, and give no chance to the devil.

Brief Response

℣ Into Your hands, LORD; I entrust you with my spirit.
℟ Into Your hands, LORD; * I entrust you with my spirit.
℣ For You have redeemed us, LORD, God of truth.
℟ Into Your hands, LORD; * I entrust you with my spirit.
℣ Glory to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
℟ Into Your hands, LORD; * I entrust you with my spirit.

Gospel Canticle

Luke 2:29-32

Now, Go in Peace
·
UMB-EN
Antiphon
Ant.

Save us, Lord, when we take watch.
    Protect us while we sleep.
Awake, may we watch with Christ,
    and in rest, let us have peace.

Lord ✛, now let Your servant go in peace. *
    You have kept Your promise.
For my eyes have seen Your salvation, *
    which You prepared in the sight of all people.
A light of revelation for the nations, *
    and the glory of Your people Israel.

Gloria

Glory to the Father, to the Son,
    and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
    and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia

Antiphon
Ant.

Save us, Lord, when we take watch.
    Protect us while we sleep.
Awake, may we watch with Christ,
    and in rest, let us have peace.

Concluding Prayer

Let us pray.
Lord Jesus Christ, You are meek with a humble heart. Your yoke is pleasant, and your burden is light for those who follow You. † Only you are worthy of our prayers and devotion. * Grant us Your peace as we rest, so we might arise ready to serve You, who live and reign forever.
Amen.

Blessing

May the Lord Almighty ✛ grant us a peaceful night, and a perfect end.
Amen

Concluding Antiphon

Tonight, we strongly encourage you to pray the Marian antiphon in light of today's proper.

You may pray either the Marian or Kingdom antiphon to conclude Compline.

Marian Antiphon

Hail, * holy Queen, mother of mercy,
    one of life, gentleness, and hope.
We cry in our exile as children of Eve.
    Towards you we sigh, mourn, and weep
    in this valley of tears.

Turn, most gracious advocate,
    your eyes of mercy towards us.
As we end our exile, show us Jesus,
    the blessed fruit of your flesh.
    Merciful, loving, and sweet Virgin Mary.

Kingdom Antiphon

Hail, * holy Kingdom, home of mercy,
    one of life, gentleness, and hope.
We cry in our exile as children of Eve.
    Towards You we sigh, mourn, and weep
    in this valley of tears.

Turn, most gracious advocate,
    your eyes of mercy towards us.
As we end our exile, show us Jesus,
    the blessed King on Your throne.
    Merciful, loving, and sweet Lord Christ.