Divine Office

Compline

Advent

3rd Week

Psalter Week 3

Saturday

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 Self

After a short time examining your heart, spirit, mind, and soul – 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, Father, to deeply embrace your tender love. Help me, Jesus, to take up my cross and follow Jesus. Help me, Holy Spirit, to sense and let you 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

The Lord Hears my Cries

Psalm 4

UMB-EN

Antiphon

Ant.

Have mercy on me * Lord, and hear my prayer.

When I cry to You, answer me, God of my justice, *

You rescued me when I was oppressed,

be gracious with me now, *

and hear my prayer.

How long will you people turn my glory into shame, *

love what is worthless, and pursue lies?

selah

But know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for Himself; *

the LORD hears when I cry out to Him.

Tremble in your anger but do not sin; †

meditate in your heart *

while on your bed, and be still.

selah

Offer your righteous sacrifices, *

and trust in the LORD.

Many are asking, "Who can show us anything good?" *

LORD, let the light of Your face shine upon us!

You put more gladness in my heart, *

than when others overflow with grain and new wine.

In peace I will lie down and find sleep, *

for You alone, LORD, let me dwell in safety.

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.

Have mercy on me * Lord, and hear my prayer.

A Night Prayer in the Sanctuary

Psalm 134

UMB-EN

Antiphon

Ant.

Bless the Lord * throughout the nights.

Oh, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, *

you who serve throughout the nights in the house of the Lord.

Lift your hands in that sanctuary, *

and bless the Lord.

May the Lord bless you from Zion, *

He who made heaven and earth.

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.

Bless the Lord * throughout the nights.

Reading

The Book of Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Hear, Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is One! And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. These words, which I am commanding you this day, shall be on your heart, and you should repeat them regularly to your children. Talk of them when you rest in your home, and when you walk on the road; when you lie down, and when you get up.

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.

Stay close to us, Lord, through the darkness of this night. † Let each hour pass in peace. Give us restful sleep and an early morning. * Help us arise tomorrow, ready and able to rejoice in the resurrection of Your Christ who lives and reigns, now and forever. Amen.

Blessing

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

Concluding Antiphon

Tonight, we strongly encourage you to pray the Marian antiphon in light of today's proper.

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.