On Sundays, Evening Prayer will deal with a component from the day’s celebration of Mass. Tonight’s prayer picks up the annual name to Rejoice on the third Sunday of Creation: we’re half-way by means of this season to Christmas. St. Paul reminds, to “rejoice at all times” and to “give due to God in
all circumstances.” That is scriptural language for having an “angle
of gratitude.” It is essential for us, particularly in onerous instances, to
keep in mind the great days and to treasure reminiscences of peace and pleasure we have recognized, even when these presents appear not at hand as we speak…
I rejoice, Lord,
in each pleasure I’ve ever recognized…
I rejoice in pleasure forgotten:
assist me keep in mind and savor it…
I rejoice within the easy joys of youth
even when my youth was not at all times joyful…
I rejoice for all the great instances previous:
let me not overlook them
or lose them amongst lesser reminiscences…
I rejoice within the onerous instances I’ve recognized
while you had my again
and noticed me by means of ’til all was effectively…
I rejoice within the hope that lifts my spirits –
even when typically hope has left me disillusioned…
I rejoice in those that love me:
household, associates and every type stranger
whose path crosses mine as we speak…
I rejoice simply in understanding
that you really want me to be blissful, Lord,
in thoughts and coronary heart, in peace…
I rejoice in understanding you forgive me, Lord,
each time I fall
and switch to you for pardon…
I rejoice in all of the second possibilities
you’ve got so generously given me
and all the brand new beginnings you’ve got allowed me…
I rejoice in understanding that even after I’m unhappy
your presents of peace and pleasure are there for me
and watch for me…
Assist me declare what pleasure I’ve turned away
after I was harm and offended, Lord
– or sinking in self-pity…
I rejoice in understanding, Lord,
that my burdens aren’t eternally
that each one shall be effectively,
that each one shall be effectively,
that each one method of issues shall be effectively…
In all instances, Lord, in good and in unhealthy,
I thanks for the enjoyment
of merely understanding you…
And since I do know you like me,
I rejoice, Lord, I rejoice…
Amen.
Defend me, Lord, whereas I am awake
and watch over me whereas I sleep
that awake, I’d hold watch with you
and asleep, relaxation in your peace…
Amen.
Elevate your eyes
Don’t fear about tomorrow
Peace will come
And nonetheless each anxious thought
Trigger He’s not completed
Perpetually and at all times trustworthy
Rejoice, Rejoice
Oh My Soul
He’s good He’s at all times good
Rejoice, Rejoice
Oh My Soul
He’s good He’s at all times good to us
Place your belief
In what you may’t see along with your eyes
He’s sufficient to shoulder the load you carry
Victory is discovered within the title of Jesus
Rejoice, Rejoice
Oh My Soul
He’s good He’s at all times good
Rejoice, Rejoice
Oh My Soul
He’s good He’s at all times good to us
Sure, He’s – He by no means fails
He is so good
That is the place my peace comes from
Immovable One, Unshakeable God
There’s freedom, the place I place my belief
Immovable One, Unshakeable God
I do know the place my peace comes from
Immovable One, Unshakeable God
There’s freedom the place I place my belief
Immovable One, Unshakeable God
Rejoice, Rejoice
Oh My Soul
He’s good He’s at all times good
Rejoice, Rejoice
Oh My Soul
He’s good He’s at all times good to us
Creation Blessing
composed by Michael Joncas and Alan Hommerding
