Morning and Evening Prayer

Structure

Preparation

an opening response
one or more of the following
a prayer of thanksgiving
a suitable hymn
an opening canticle
an opening prayer, if desired

One of the following may replace the Preparation
a Form of Penitence
in the morning,The Acclamation of Christ at the Dawning of the Day
in the evening, The Blessing of Light or a Form of Penitence may be inserted into it.

The Word of God

psalmody
a canticle, if desired
reading(s) from Holy Scripture
a responsory, if desired
the Gospel Canticle

Prayers

intercessions and, especially in the evening, thanksgivings
the Collect of the day, or the prayer which is printed
the Lord’s Prayer


Conclusion

a blessing or the Grace
a concluding response, if desired
the Peace may replace or follow the Conclusion