MIDNIGHT PRAYER (Matins)

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Everlasting God,
your Son Jesus Christ girded himself with a towel
and washed his disciples’ feet;
grant us the will to be the servant of others
as he was servant of all,
who gave up his life and died for us,
yet lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever.
Amen.

Gospel Reading - Jesus arrest

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47But even as he said this, a mob approached, led by Judas, one of his twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus and kissed him on the cheek in friendly greeting.a

48But Jesus said, “Judas, how can you do this — betray the Messiah with a kiss?”

49When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, “Master, shall we fight? We brought along the swords!” 50And one of them slashed at the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear.

51But Jesus said, “Don’t resist anymore.” And he touched the place where the man’s ear had been and restored it. 52Then Jesus addressed the chief priests and captains of the Temple guards and the religious leaders who headed the mob. “Am I a robber,” he asked, “that you have come armed with swords and clubs to get me? 53Why didn’t you arrest me in the Temple? I was there every day. But this is your moment — the time when Satan’s power reigns supreme.”

54So they seized him and led him to the high priest’s residence, and Peter followed at a distance.

. . . . .Luke 22:47-54

Thanksgiving

Thank Him for 3 things that happened today (Good or Not!)

Prayer

Our Father,
give us today our daily bread.

Almighty and everliving God,
in your tender love towards us
you sent your Son to take our nature upon him,
and to suffer death upon the cross;
grant that we may follow the example
of his great humility
and share in his glorious resurrection;
through Jesus Christ our Lord . . .
Amen

The Blessing

May the life-giving cross
be the source of all our joy and peace.