Prayers

You were in me, Christ, you were always there, and I was not seeking you. When I had found you, so often I forgot you. But you continued to love me. From the depths of my being, a fire was rising to take hold of me. I was burning for you to be everything in my life. I was calling you; You, the Christ, are the only way; I have no other. Amen.

Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled: my own eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared in the sight of every people: a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Response: Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in His peace. Alleluia!