Compline

Introduction

V. O God, come to my aid.

R. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, to God who is, who was and who is to come, for ever and ever. Amen.

Examination of conscience

A moment of silence to look back over the day before the Lord and to ask his forgiveness.

Hymn

An evening hymn is sung.

Psalm

Psalm 15 (16)

Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

Ant. My heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even my body shall rest in safety.

Word of God

1 Th 5:23

May the God of peace himself make you perfectly holy.

Responsory

Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.

Canticle of Simeon

Lk 2:29-32

Now, Lord and Master, you let your servant go in peace, according to your word.

Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.

Prayer and blessing

May almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.

R. Amen.