Evening Prayer
Evening Prayer is a long-standing part of the Church's Liturgy. The liturgy has the following form:
Introduction
V. O God, come to our aid.
R. O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be ..
Hymn
Psalmody (2 psalms and 1 New Testament canticle)
Scripture Reading, followed by Silent Prayer
Short Responsory
Gospel Canticle (Lk 1:46-55)
Canticle of Mary.
My soul glorifies the Lord, *
my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.
He looks on his servant in her lowliness; *
henceforth all ages will call me blessed.
The Almighty works marvels for me. *
Holy his name!
His mercy is from age to age, *
on those who fear him.
He puts forth his arm in strength *
and scatters the proud-hearted.
He casts the mighty from their thrones *
and raises the lowly.
He fills the starving with good things, *
sends the rich away empty.
He protects Israel, his servant, *
remembering his mercy,
the mercy promised to our fathers, *
to Abraham and his sons for ever.
Intercessions
The Lord's Prayer
Concluding Prayer
Blessing
The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life..
Amen.