Monday, 31 July 2023

Compline (Night Prayer) - Monday, 31 July 2023

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for it is you Lord, only, who make me dwell in safety. Lord, as we head for our beds we pray for all who are troubled in body, mind and spirit - grant them Your peace. Amen.

Sunday, 30 July 2023

Compline (Night Prayer) - Sunday, 30 July 2023

The day ends, darkness falls and yet the love of God made flesh for us and the resurrection of Jesus, the Christ, grant us peace and a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.

Saturday, 29 July 2023

Compline (Night Prayer) - Saturday, 29 July 2023

As we reflect on Mary, Martha and Lazarus, the Bethany family who were friends of Jesus, we rejoice that we, though not knowing Christ in the same way in our time are called His friends. Amen.

Friday, 28 July 2023

Compline (Night Prayer) - Friday, 28 July 2023

From the day of our birth we travel towards the end of our lives. From unsteady to steady steps. From beginnings to the end and then eternity with God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). Amen.

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Compline (Night Prayer) - Thursday, 27 July 2023

As we head for bed we pray for those who know troubles this night; for those who have no homes, those who mourn, those broken in body, mind, spirit, situation and circumstance. Lord, hear our prayers we pray. Amen.

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Compline (Night Prayer) - Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Today see the Church celebrate Anne and Joachim, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We look upon this family and see in their humanity the divine plan of redemption taken up by a simple 'Yes'.

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Compline (Night Prayer) - Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Today the Church celebrates the life, and death, of James the Apostle. Following Jesus he lived with and for Him and died because of that same faith. We thank God for all martyrs this night. Amen.

Monday, 24 July 2023

Compline (Night Prayer) - Monday, 24 July 2023

On this, the eve of James the Apostle, we reflect on what leaving all to follow Jesus really means and pray for all creation. Amen.