After Vespers and just before bedtime, Compline is prayed.  While Vespers praises God as one looks in gratitude at the day ending, Compline is the prayer of the person aware of his weakness and sin, seeking the peace that is rest and protection in God.  It is St. Benedict’s composition and, unlike the other offices, it begins with no call to prayer but with a blessing and with a Scripture passage that reminds all to be sober and watchful in the face of evil.  This is followed by an examination of conscience and an act of contrition.  We seem to join Christ in Gethsemane, and the themes of darkness (evil), light (God), and sleep (death) predominate, and we pray for a happy death.  In contrition, petition and confidence, we cry out, “Do not forsake us, O Lord, our God.”  Compline concludes with all bidding “good night” to the Blessed Mother.