Form of Prayer

Night Prayer is a liturgical form of prayer and is intended to be prayed in community with others. Examples of community are monasteries and convents,

Night Prayer can be prayed by couples or in a family context some time before retiring for the night.

Resources

The Universalis website has prayers, psalms and readings for morning, evening and night prayer.

A book entitled "A Shorter Morning and Evening Prayer" is published by Collins and is available at most Catholic book shops.

Night Prayer

Night 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 ..
Examination of Conscience
Act of Repentence

Hymn

Psalm

Scripture Reading, followed by Silent Prayer

Short Responsory

Gospel Canticle (Lk 2:29-32)

Canticle of Simeon.
At last, all-powerful Master, +
you give leave to your servant *
to go in peace, according to your promise.
For my eyes have seen your salvation *
which you have prepared for all nations,
the light to enlighten the Gentiles *
and give glory to Israel, your people.

Concluding Prayer

Blessing

The Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
Amen.