Salzburg, Austria
Opening Prayer
My soul silently waits for You alone, O God; my salvation comes from you. You alone are my rock and my salvation; you are my stronghold; I will never be shaken. -Psalm 62:1-2 (silent reflection) Prayer of the Bible “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. -2 Samuel 22:2-4 (Free expression of praise and thanksgiving to God) Confession of Sin Let us with trust and assurance confess our sins to God, because we know that, The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. -Psalm 145: 8,9 (Time of silence for confession of sin) The Words of Jesus “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. -Mark 13:9-13 (Think deeply on the life and words of Jesus) Prayers for Ourselves and Others Oh, God, listen to my prayer; please open your ears. -Psalm 39:12 (Time to bring before God our own needs and the needs of others) Closing Prayer O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then Lord, in Thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen -Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801-1890) 
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
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