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THE NIGHT PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Now a brief examination of your conscience

concerning the past day is recommended (see

back pages)

Night prayer is now prayed, according to theday of the week. Saturday night prayer is

referred to as after Evening Prayer I of

Sunday due to the custom of praying first

Vespers of Sunday on Saturday night. On

Sunday night, it is after Evening Prayer II of

Sunday.

The recitation of the psalms begins and ends with a short verse - the

antiphon. The Glory be is recited at the end of each psalm. If more than

one person is praying, the psalm verses can be prayed alternately.

Night Prayer begins with the sign of the cross, and the following

invitation and responses:

O God, + come to our aidResponse: O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy SpiritResponse: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen.

Alleluia. (not said in Lent).

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