Divine Office

Compline

Advent

2nd Week

Psalter Week 2

Monday

December

2025

Introduction

God, ✛ come to my assistance; *
Lord, make haste to help me.

Gloria

Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia

Examination of Conscience

After a short time examining your soul, spirit, and consciousness - pray to the Lord.

I confess to Almighty God, and to all whose hope is in Christ. I have sinned in thought, word, and deed. I have sinned in what I have done and left undone. I have sinned, and continue to sin again and again. I have struggled to rest in God's presence. Help me deeply embrace the tender love of our Father. Help me take up my cross and follow Jesus. Help me sense and let the Holy Spirit guide me. This is why I plead that you pray to the Lord, our God, for me. Pray for me, along with all the saints.

Our Father who is in heaven, have mercy on us. Continue to forgive us our sins, and lead us on the narrow path, as we follow Your Son, into eternal life.

Amen

Psalmody

Prayer of a Poor Person in Need

Psalm 86

UMB-EN

Antiphon

Ant.

Listen to my * pleading voice.

Bring low Your ear, LORD, and answer me, *

for I am poor and needy.

Preserve my soul, for I am faithful, *

my God, save Your servant who trusts in You.

Be gracious to me, Lord, *

for I cry to You all day long.

Fill Your servant's soul with rejoicing, *

for I lift my soul, Lord, to You.

For You, Lord, are good and ready to forgive, *

with abundant mercy for all who call upon You.

Turn Your ear, LORD, to my prayer, *

and listen to my pleading voice.

On the day of trouble, I will call on You, *

for You will answer me.

There are none like You among the gods, *

Lord, no works compare with Yours.

All the nations You have made will come, †

they will worship before You, Lord, *

and they will glorify Your name.

For You are great, and do wonderful things, *

You alone are God.

Teach me, LORD, Your way, *

and I will walk in Your truth.

Be united with my heart, *

and it will fear Your Name.

I will give You thanks, Lord, with all my heart, *

and I will glorify Your name forever.

For great is Your mercy over me, *

that You saved me from the depths of Sheol.

God, arrogant people are attacking me, †

these violent people want my life, *

and they have no desire for You.

But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, *

slow to anger, and overflowing with mercy and faithfulness.

Turn towards me and be gracious with me, †

grant Your strength to Your servant, *

and save my life, Your servant's child.

Make me into a sign of Your goodness, †

upon seeing it those who hate me will be ashamed, *

because You, LORD, have helped and comforted me.

Gloria

Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia

Antiphon

Ant.

Listen to my * pleading voice.

Reading

First Epistle to the Church in Thessaloniki 5:9-10

For God has not destined us for wrath. Instead, we receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us. We will live together with Him, no matter if we are awake or asleep.

Brief Response

℣ Into Your hands, LORD; I entrust my spirit.

℟ Into Your hands, LORD; * I entrust my spirit.

℣ For You have redeemed us, I trust in the LORD, God of truth.

℟ I entrust my spirit.

℣ Glory to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

℟ Into Your hands, LORD; * I entrust my spirit.

Gospel Canticle

Now, Go in Peace

Luke 2:29-32

UMB-EN

Antiphon

Ant.

Save us, Lord, when we take watch.
Protect us while we sleep.
Awake, may we watch with Christ,
and in rest, let us have peace.

Lord ✛, now let Your servant go in peace. *

You have kept Your promise.

For my eyes have seen Your salvation, *

which You prepared in the sight of all people.

A light of revelation for the nations, *

and the glory of Your people Israel.

Gloria

Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia

Antiphon

Ant.

Save us, Lord, when we take watch.
Protect us while we sleep.
Awake, may we watch with Christ,
and in rest, let us have peace.

Collect

Let us pray.

Fill us with your peace, Lord. Let Your peace cover our bodies while we sleep. † Into Your hands we now trust the seeds we have helped sow for Your Kingdom. * Tend and nurture them. Care for each one until it is ready. Bring them from the seed of your Word to their eternal harvest through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing

May the Lord bless us,
keep us from all evil,
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen

Concluding Antiphon

You may pray either the Marian or Kingdom antiphon to conclude Compline.

Marian Antiphon

Loving mother * of the Redeemer,
    our gateway of heaven,
    and guiding star of the seas.
Assist those who have fallen,
    yet desire to rise again.

You have borne the Holy Creator,
    while all creation marveled,
    and you remained a virgin.
Accepting with praise angel Gabriel's invitation,
    have mercy on us sinners.

Kingdom Antiphon

Holy kingdom * of the Redeemer
    our promise from heaven,
    and guiding star of the seas.
Assist those who have fallen,
    yet desire to rise again.

Kingdom borne by the Holy Creator,
    while all creation marveled,
    and you proclaimed good news.
Accepting with praise Christ's Kingdom invitation,
    have mercy on us sinners.