December 17, 2025

December 17th, 2025 - Office of Readings - Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

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Ribbon Placement:

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. I:

Ordinary: 649

Proper of Seasons: 318

Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 975

Office of Readings for December 17, Wednesday in the 3rd week of Advent

God, come to my assistance.

— Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:

— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

HYMN

Brightness of the Father's glory

Springing from eternal light,

Source of light by light engendered.

Day enlightening every day.

In your ever-lasting radiance

Shine upon us, Christ, true sun,

Bringing life to mind and body

Through the Holy Spirit's pow'r.

Father of unfading glory.

Rich in grace and Strong to save.

Hear our prayers and come to save us,

Keep us far from sinful ways.

Dawn is drawing ever nearer,

Dawn that brings us all we seek,

Son who dwells within the Father,

Father uttering one Word.

Glory be to God the Father.

Glory to his Only Son,

Glory now and through all ages

To the Spirit Advocate.

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PSALMODY

Ant. 1 Wherever you are, Lord, there is mercy, there is truth.

Psalm 89:2-38

God’s favors to the house of David

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