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A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KP U RP L Eyou in the Gospel of the Day?(Reread the Gospel.)2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you?(Reread the Gospel.)3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?APOSTLE’S CREEDOfficiant and People togetherI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator ofheaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, ourLord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit andborn of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,died, and was buried;He descended to the dead. On the third day herose again;He ascended into heaven, he is seated at therighthand of the Father, andHe will come again to judge the living and thedead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy CatholicChurch,the communion of saints, the forgiveness ofsins,the resurrection of the body, and the lifeeverlasting. Amen.PRAYERPrayersIndividual and Group Prayers of Adoration,Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS)CollectsThis and/or other Collects, as appointed are said orsungLord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you havebrought us in safety to this new day:Preserve us with your mighty power that we may notfall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity:and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of yourpurpose: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.15

P UR P L EOfficiant:People:Officiant:A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KThe Lord be with you.And also with you.Let us pray.The Lord’s Prayer16Text on page 47

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KP U RP L ECHRIST HAS DIEDAt NoonTHE GATHERING(The People say the words in bold type.)The People GatherThe Gathering PrayerSaid in unisonCreator, we give you thanks for all you are and allyou bring to us for our visit within your creation.In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center ofthis sacred circle through which all of creationis related. You show us the way to live a generousand compassionate life. Give us your strength tolive together with respect and commitment aswe grow in your spirit, for you are God, now andforever. Amen.The Gathering Psalm of PraisePsalm 130 De profundis1Out of the depths have I called to you, O LORD;LORD, hear my voice, * let your ears considerwell the voice of my supplication.2If you, LORD, were to note what is done amiss,* O Lord, who could stand?3For there is forgiveness with you, * therefore youshall be feared.4I wait for the LORD, my soul waits for him; * inhis word is my hope.5My soul waits for the LORD, more thanwatchmen for the morning, * more thanwatchmen for the morning.6O Israel, wait for the LORD, * for with theLORD there is mercy;7With him there is plenteous redemption, * andhe shall redeem Israel from all their sins.GOSPEL OF THE DAYAs appointedRESPONSEReflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand out foryou in the Gospel of the Day?(Reread the Gospel.)17

P UR P L EA D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O K2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you?(Reread the Gospel.)3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?PRAYERPrayersIndividual and Group Prayers of Adoration,Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS)CollectsThis and/or other Collects, as appointed are said orsungBlessed Savior, at this hour you hung upon the cross,stretching out your loving arms: Grant that all thepeoples of the earth may look to you and be saved,for your mercies’ sake. Amen.or thisLord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “PeaceI give to you, my own peace I leave with you:” Regardnot our sins, but the faith Of your Church, and giveto us the peace and unity of that heavenly City,where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you liveand reign, now and forever. Amen.Officiant:The Lord be with you.People:And also with you.Officiant:Let us pray.The Lord’s Prayer18Text on page 47

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KP U RP L ECHRIST IS RISENIn the Early EveningTHE GATHERING(The People say the words in bold type.)The People GatherThis devotion may be used before or after the eveningmeal.The Gathering PrayerSaid in unisonCreator, we give you thanks for all you are and allyou bring to us for our visit within your creation.In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center ofthis sacred circle through which all of creationis related. You show us the way to live a generousand compassionate life. Give us your strength tolive together with respect and commitment aswe grow in your spirit, for you are God, now andforever. Amen.The Gathering Psalm of PraisePsalm 141:1-4, 8-9 Domine, clamavi1O LORD, I call to you: come to me quickly, * hearmy voice when I cry to you.2Let my prayer be set forth in your sight asincense, * the lifting up of my hands as theevening sacrifice.3Set a watch before my mouth. O LORD, andguard the door of my lips; * let not my heartincline to any evil thing.4Let me not be occupied in wickedness withevildoers, * nor eat of their choice foods.8But my eyes are turned to you, Lord GOD; * inyou I take refuge; do not strip me of my life.9Protect me from the snare which they have laidfor me * and from the traps of the evildoers.GOSPEL OF THE DAYAs appointedRESPONSEReflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand out19

P UR P L EA D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O Kfor you in the Gospel of the Day?(Reread the Gospel.)2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you?(Reread the Gospel.)3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?PRAYERPrayersIndividual and Group Prayers of Adoration,Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS)CollectsThis and/or other Collects, as appointed are said orsungLord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand andthe day is past, be our companion in the way, kindleour hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know youas you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking ofbread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen.Officiant:The Lord be with you.People:And also with you.Officiant:Let us pray.The Lord’s Prayer20Text on page 47

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KP U RP L ECHRIST WILL COME AGAINAt the Close of DayTHE GATHERING(The People say the words in bold type.)The People GatherThe Gathering PrayerSaid in unisonCreator, we give you thanks for all you are and allyou bring to us for our visit within your creation.In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center ofthis sacred circle through which all of creationis related. You show us the way to live a generousand compassionate life. Give us your strength tolive together with respect and commitment aswe grow in your spirit, for you are God, now andforever. Amen.The Gathering Psalm of PraisePsalm 139:1-3, 6, 10-13, 19-20 Domine, probastiLORD, you have searched me out and known me: *you know my sitting down and my rising up; youdiscern my thoughts from afar.You trace my journeys and my resting-places * andare acquainted with all my ways.Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, * but you, OLORD, know it altogether.Where can I go then from your Spirit? * where can Iflee from your presence?If I say, “Surely the darkness will cover me, * and thelight around me turn to night,”Darkness is not dark to you, the night is as bright asthe day; * darkness and light to you are both alike.For you yourself created my inmost parts; * you knitme together in my mother’s womb.I will thank you because I am marvelously made;* your works are wonderful, and I know it well.They speak despitefully against you; * your enemiestake your Name in vain.Do I not hate those, O LORD, who hate you? * and doI not loathe those who rise up against you?GOSPEL OF THE DAYAs appointedRESPONSE21

P UR P L EA D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KReflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand outfor you in the Gospel of the Day?(Reread the Gospel.)2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you?(Reread the Gospel.)3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?PRAYERLord, you now have set your servant free *to go inpeace as You have promised;For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *whomyou have prepared for all the world to seeA Light to enlighten the nations, *and the glory ofyour people Israel.PrayersIndividual and Group Prayers of Adoration,Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS)Prayers for ourselves and others may follow. It isappropriate that prayers of thanksgiving for theblessings of the day and penitence for our sins, beincluded.CollectsThis and/or other Collects, as appointed are said orsungVisit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it allsnares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell withus to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing beupon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.Officiant:The Lord be with you.People:And also with you.Officiant:Let us pray.The Lord’s PrayerText on page 47BlessingOfficiant:us.22The almighty and merciful Lord. Father,Son and Holy Ghost, bless us and keepAmen.

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KP UWHITERP L ECHRIST IS BORN!In the MorningTHE GATHERING(The People say the words in bold type.)The People GatherThe Gathering PrayerSaid in unisonCreator, we give you thanks for all you are and allyou bring to us for our visit within your creation.In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center ofthis sacred circle through which all of creationis related. You show us the way to live a generousand compassionate life. Give us your strength tolive together with respect and commitment aswe grow in your spirit, for you are God, now andforever. Amen.The Gathering Psalm of PraisePsalm 96:1-4, 11-13 Cantate Domino1Sing to the LORD a new song; * sing to theLORD, all the whole earth.2Sing to the LORD and bless his Name, * proclaimthe good news of his salvation from day to day.3Declare his glory among the nations * and hiswonders among all peoples.4For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised;* he is more to be feared than all gods.11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let thefield be joyful and all that is therein.12Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joybefore the LORD when he comes, * when hecomes to judge the earth.13He will judge the world with righteousness * andthe peoples with his truth.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to theHoly Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now,and willbe forever. Amen.GOSPEL OF THE DAYAs appointedRESPONSEReflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day23

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KWHITE1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand out foryou in the Gospel of the Day? (Reread the Gospel.)2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you ?(Reread the Gospel.)3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?APOSTLE’S CREEDOfficiant and People togetherI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator ofheaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, ourLord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit andborn of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,died, and was buried;He descended to the dead. On the third day herose again;He ascended into heaven, he is seated at theright hand of the Father, andHe will come again to judge the living and thedead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy CatholicChurch,the communion of saints, the forgiveness ofsins,the resurrection of the body, and the lifeeverlasting. Amen.PRAYERPrayersIndividual and Group Prayers of Adoration,Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS)CollectsThis and/or other Collects, as appointed are said orsungLord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you havebrought us in safety to this new day:Preserve us with your mighty power, that we maynot fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity:and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of yourpurpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.24

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KOfficiant:People:Officiant:W H I TEThe Lord be with you.And also with you.Let us pray.The Lord’s PrayerText on page 4725

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KWHITECHRIST HAS DIEDAt NoonTHE GATHERING(The People say the words in bold type.)The People GatherThe Gathering PrayerSaid in unisonCreator, we give you thanks for all you are and allyou bring to us for our visit within your creation.In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center ofthis sacred circle through which all of creationis related. You show us the way to live a generousand compassionate life. Give us your strength tolive together with respect and commitment aswe grow in your spirit, for you are God, now andforever. Amen.The Gathering Psalm of PraisePsalm 121 Levavi oculos1I lift up my eyes to the hills; * from where is myhelp to come?2My help comes from the LORD, * the maker ofheaven and earth.3He will not let your foot be moved * and he whowatches over you will not fall asleep.4Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel * shallneither slumber nor sleep;5The LORD himself watches over you; * theLORD is your shade at your right hand,6So that the sun shall not strike you by day, * northe moon by night.7The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; * it ishe who shall keep you safe.8The LORD shall watch over your going out andyour coming in, * from this time forth forevermore.GOSPEL OF THE DAYAs appointedRESPONSEReflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand outfor you in the Gospel of the Day?26

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KW H I TE(Reread the Gospel.)2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you ?(Reread the Gospel.)3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?PRAYERPrayersIndividual and Group Prayers of Adoration,Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS)CollectsThis and/or other Collects, as appointed are said orsungBlessed Savior, at this hour you hung upon the cross,stretching out your loving arms: Grant that all thepeoples of the earth may look to you and be saved:for your mercies’ sake. Amen.or thisLord Jesus Christ. you said to your apostles, “PeaceI give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regardnot our sins, but the faith of Your Church, and give tous the peace and unity of that heavenly City, wherewith the Father and the Holy Spirit you live andreign, now and forever. Amen.Officiant:The Lord be with you.People:And also with you.Officiant:Let us pray.The Lord’s PrayerText on page 4727

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KWHITECHRIST IS RISENIn the Early EveningTHE GATHERING(The People say the words in bold type.)The People GatherThe Gathering PrayerSaid in unisonCreator, we give you thanks for all you are and allyou bring to us for our visit within your creation.In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center ofthis sacred circle through which all of creationis related. You show us the way to live a generousand compassionate life. Give us your strength tolive together with respect and commitment aswe grow in your spirit, for you are God, now andforever. Amen.The Gathering Psalm of PraiseO gracious Light,pure brightness of the ever livingFather in heaven,O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!Now as we come to the setting of the sun,and our eyes behold the vesper light,we sing your praises O God:Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.You are worthy at all times to bepraised by happy voices,O Son of God, O Giver of life,and to be glorified through all the worlds.GOSPEL OF THE DAYAs appointedRESPONSEReflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand out foryou in the Gospel of the Day?(Reread the Gospel.)2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you ?(Reread the Gospel.)3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?28

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KW H I TEPRAYERPrayersIndividual and Group Prayers of Adoration,Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS)CollectsThis and/or other Collects, as appointed are said orsungLord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand andthe day is past; be our companion in the way, kindleour hearts, and awaken hope that we may know youas you are revealed in Scripture and the breaking ofbread. Grant this for the sake of your love. Amen.Officiant:The Lord be with you.People:And also with you.Officiant:Let us pray.The Lord’s PrayerText on page 4729

WHITEA D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O KCHRIST WILL COME AGAINAt the Close of DayTHE GATHERING(The People say the words in bold type.)The People GatherThe Gathering PrayerSaid in unisonCreator, we give you thanks for all you are and allyou bring to us for our visit within your creation.In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center ofthis sacred circle through which all of creationis related. You show us the way to live a generousand compassionate life. Give us your strength tolive together with respect and commitment aswe grow in your spirit, for you are God, now andforever. Amen.The Gathering Psalm of PraisePsalm 34: 1-8, 17- 19, 22 Benedicam Dominum1I will bless the LORD at all times, * his praiseshall ever be in my mouth.2I will glory in the LORD, * let the humble hearand rejoice.3Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; *let us exalt his Name together.4I sought the LORD, and he answered me * anddelivered me out of all my terror.5Look upon him and be radiant, * and let notyour faces be ashamed.6I called in my affliction and the LORD heard me* and saved me from all my troubles.7The angel of the LORD encompasses those whofear him, * and he will deliver them.8Taste and see that the LORD is good; * happyare they who trust in him!17The righteous cry, and the LORD hears them *and delivers them from all their troubles.18The LORD is near to the brokenhearted * andwill save those whose spirits are crushed.19Many are the troubles of the righteous, * butthe LORD will deliver him out of them all.30

A D I S C I PLE’ S P R AY E R B O O K22W H I TEThe LORD ransoms the life of his servants, *and none will be punished who trust in him.GOSPEL OF THE DAYAs appointedRESPONSEReflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand outfor you in the Gospel of the Day?(Reread the Gospel.)2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you ?(Reread the Gospel.)3. What is Jesus (the Gospel) calling you to do?PRAYERLord, you now have set your servant free *to go inpeace as You have promised;For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *whomyou have prepared for all the world to seeA Light to enlighten the nations, *and the glory ofyour people Israel.PrayersIndividual and Group Prayers of Adoration,Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication (ACTS)Prayers for ourselves and others may follow. It isappropriate that prayers of thanksgiving for theblessings of the day and penitence for our sins, beincluded.CollectsThis and/or other Collects, as appointed are said orsungVisit this pla

A DISCIPLE’S PRAYER BOOK GREEN PREFACE Jesus continually says that the disciples are to go preach, teach, and heal. This tool is a guide for disciples, catalysts, catechists, or anyone that is out there, going somewhere, preaching, teaching and healing all those that seek to engage