Evening of Prayer and Sharing

Begin with half an hour of sharing in small groups, using the commentary and questions from the Commented Bible Passages page.

Finish the meeting with a time of prayer, for example using the following outline:

Song

In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful

Psalm

Bonum est confidere can be sung between each verse.

• Teach me, Lord, and show me your ways,
  O God, let me learn your paths,
  instruct me in the truth of your Law,
  for you are my Saviour and my God.

• In you, all day long, I hope
  because of your compassion, O Lord;
  remember your kindness, O God,
  and your goodness, as ever of old;
  forgive all the errors of my past
  and remember me, Lord, in your love.

• The Lord is upright and good;
  God leads sinners back to his ways,
  guiding the humble in justice,
  to the simple revealing his will.

• All God’s paths are faithfulness and love,
  to those who keep his commands.
  According to your promises, O God,
  forgive all my many sins.

Reading

Is not this the sort of fast that pleases me: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly. Saving justice will go ahead of you and the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.

Song

In manus Tuas, Pater

Silence

Prayers of Intercession

Kyrie eleison can be sung between each intention