NIGHT PRAYER: Sunday 7/14

On Sundays, Night Prayer draws from some element of the day's liturgy.  This evening we turn to the Psalm 85, sung at mass as the response to the first reading.  I'd suggest listening to the musical selection before praying tonight's reflection - and then listening again to the psalm!

 

Psalm 85 by Francesca La Rosa

 

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Lord, let us see your kindness, 

   and grant us your salvation. 

 

I will hear what God proclaims; the Lord 

   — for he proclaims peace. 

Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him, 

    glory dwelling in our land. 

 

Kindness and truth shall meet; 

   justice and peace shall kiss. 

Truth shall spring out of the earth, 

    and justice shall look down from heaven. 

 

The Lord himself will give his benefits; 

   our land shall yield its increase. 

Justice shall walk before him, 

   and prepare the way of his steps. 

 

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Truly, Lord, I pray to see your kindness

 - I need to see your kindness -

        dwelling in our land and in the world,

        dwelling in my neighborhood and parish,

        dwelling in my home and in my family,

        dwelling in my thoughts and words and deeds...

 

I long to see the marriage, Lord, 

    of kindness wed to truth,

wherein kindness finds its noble strength

        and truth its gentle mercy...

 

I long for that communion Lord,

    when peace and justice kiss:

when love is found and joy abounds

    and all is one with you...

Let truth spring up and bloom, Lord,

    like the flowers, trees and crops

while your justice shines in glory

    as a light upon our path...

 

Let us see your kindness, Lord,

    your blessings and your gifts

your saving love and mercy,

    your favor and your grace...

Protect us, Lord while we're awake

    and watch over us while we sleep

that awake, we might keep watch with you

    and asleep, rest in your peace...

Amen.

 

Psalm 85 by Francesca La Rosa

 

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