Divine Office Night Prayer (Compline)

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  • October 25th, 2026 – Office of Readings – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 615
    Proper of Seasons: 437
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 791

    Christian Prayer:

    Does not contain Office of Readings.

    Office of Readings for Sunday in Ordinary Time

    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

    On this day, the first of days,

    God the Father's name we praise;
    Who, creation's Lord and spring,
    Did the world from darkness bring.

    On this day the eternal Son

    Over death his triumph won;
    On this day the Spirit came
    With his gifts of living flame.

    Father, who didst fashion man

    Godlike in thy loving plan,
    Fill us with that love divine,
    And conform our wills to thine.

    Word made flesh, all hail to thee!

    Thou from sin has set us free,
    And with thee we die and rise
    Unto God in sacrifice.

    Holy Spirit, you impart

    Gifts of love to every heart;
    Give us light and grace, we pray,
    Fill our hearts this holy day.

    God, the blessed Three in One,

    May thy holy will be done;
    In thy word our souls are free.
    And we rest this day with thee.

    𝄞"On this day, the first of days" by Gabe Bouck, Rebecca Hincke • Title: On this day, the first of days; Words: From the Breviary of the Diocese of LeMans, 1748; translated by Henry W. Baker in 1861.; Music by Johann A. Freylinghausen (1704); Artists: Gabe Bouck and Rebecca Hincke; Recording (c) 2016 Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Divine Office

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    Psalm 104

    Hymn to God the Creator
    To be in Christ means being a completely new creature. Everything of the old is gone, now everything is made anew (2 Corinthians 5:17).

    I

    Bless the Lord, my soul!

    Lord God, how great you are,
    clothed in majesty and glory,
    wrapped in light as in a robe!

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    You stretch out the heavens like a tent.

    Above the rains you build your dwelling.
    You make the clouds your chariot,
    and walk on the wings of the wind,
    you make the winds your messengers
    and flashing fire your servants.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    You founded the earth on its base,

    to stand firm from age to age.
    You wrapped it with the ocean like a cloak:
    the waters stood higher than the mountains.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    At your threat they took to flight;

    at the voice of your thunder they fled.
    They rose over the mountains and flowed down
    to the place which you had appointed.
    You set limits they might not pass
    lest they return to cover the earth.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    You make springs gush forth in the valleys;

    they flow in between the hills.
    They give drink to all the beasts of the field;
    the wild asses quench their thirst.
    On their banks dwell the birds of heaven;
    from the branches they sing their song.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    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.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    Ant. 2 The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    II

    From your dwelling you water the hills;

    earth drinks its fill of your gift.
    You make the grass grow for the cattle
    and the plants to serve man’s needs,
    that he may bring forth bread from the earth
    and wine to cheer man’s heart;
    oil, to make him glad
    and bread to strengthen man’s heart.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    The trees of the Lord drink their fill,

    the cedars he planted on Lebanon;
    there the birds build their nests;
    on the treetop the stork has her home.
    The goats find a home on the mountains
    and rabbits hide in the rocks.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    You made the moon to mark the months;

    the sun knows the time for its setting.
    When you spread the darkness it is night
    and all the beasts of the forest creep forth.
    The young lions roar for their prey
    and ask their food from God.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    At the rising of the sun they steal away

    and go to rest in their dens.
    Man goes forth to his work,
    to labor till evening falls.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    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.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    Ant. 3 The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    II

    How many are your works, O Lord!

    In wisdom you have made them all.
    The earth is full of your riches.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    There is the sea, vast and wide,

    with its moving swarms past counting,
    living things great and small.
    The ships are moving there
    and the monsters you made to play with.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    All of these look to you

    to give them their food in due season.
    You give it, they gather it up:
    you open your hand, they have their fill.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    You hide your face, they are dismayed;

    you take back your spirit, they die,
    returning to the dust from which they came.
    You send forth your spirit, they are created;
    and you renew the face of the earth.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    May the glory of the Lord last for ever!

    May the Lord rejoice in his works!
    He looks on the earth and it trembles;
    the mountains send forth smoke at his touch.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    I will sing to the Lord all my life,

    make music to my God while I live.
    May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
    I find my joy in the Lord.
    Let sinners vanish from the earth
    and the wicked exist no more.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    Bless the Lord, my soul.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Father, as you made springs in valleys to form streams between mountains, so you made living streams of grace flow from the Apostles that their teaching may bring salvation to all the nations. May we have a practical knowledge of their doctrine, be obedient to their commands, obtain remission of sins through their prayers, and finally receive the reward of eternal happiness.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

    Blessed are your eyes, for they see God’s works.

    — And your ears, for they hear his word.

    READINGS

    First Reading

    From the beginning of the book of Wisdom
    1:1-15
    In praise of God’s wisdom

    Love justice, you who judge the earth;

    think of the Lord in goodness,
    and seek him in integrity of heart;
    Because he is found by those who test him not,
    and he manifests himself to those who do not disbelieve him.
    For perverse counsels separate a man from God,
    and his power, put to the proof, rebukes the foolhardy;

    Because into a soul that plots evil wisdom enters not,

    nor dwells she in a body under debt of sin.
    For the holy spirit of discipline flees deceit
    and withdraws from senseless counsels;
    and when injustice occurs it is rebuked.

    For wisdom is a kindly spirit,

    yet she acquits not the blasphemer of his guilty lips;
    Because God is the witness of his inmost self
    and the sure observer of his heart
    and the listener to his tongue.
    For the spirit of the Lord fills the world,
    is all-embracing, and knows what man says.

    Therefore no one who utters wicked things can go unnoticed,

    nor will chastising condemnation pass him by.
    For the devices of the wicked man shall be scrutinized,
    and the sound of his words shall reach the Lord,
    for the chastisement of his transgressions;
    Because a jealous ear hearkens to everything,
    and discordant grumblings are no secret.
    Therefore guard against profitless grumbling,
    and from calumny withhold your tongues;
    For a stealthy utterance does not go unpunished,
    and a lying mouth slays the soul.

    Court not death by your erring way of life,

    nor draw to yourselves destruction by the works of your hands.
    Because God did not make death,
    nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living.
    For he fashioned all things that they might have being;
    and the creatures of the world are wholesome,
    And there is not a destructive drug among them
    nor any domain of the nether world on earth,
    For justice is undying.

    RESPONSORY Proverbs 3:13, 15, 17; James 3:17

    Happy is the one who finds wisdom; it is more precious than your most valued possessions.

    — Its ways are pleasant; all its paths lead to peace.

    Wisdom that comes from God is utterly pure; it is also peaceable, gentle, full of kindness and manifests itself in good works.

    — Its ways are pleasant; all its paths lead to peace.

    Second reading

    From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope
    In his goodness to all, God gives order and harmony to the world

    Let us fix our gaze on the Father and Creator of the whole world, and let us hold on to his peace and blessings, his splendid and surpassing gifts. Let us contemplate him in our thoughts and with our mind’s eye reflect upon the peaceful and restrained unfolding of his plan; let us consider the care with which he provides for the whole of his creation.

    By his direction the heavens are in motion, and they are subject to him in peace. Day and night fulfill the course he has established without interfering with each other. The sun, the moon and the choirs of stars revolve in harmony at his command in their appointed paths without deviation. By his will the earth blossoms in the proper seasons and produces abundant food for men and animals and all the living things on it without reluctance and without any violation of what he has arranged.

    Yet unexplored regions of the abysses and inexpressible realms of the deep are subject to his laws. The mass of the boundless sea, joined together by his ordinance in a single expanse, does not overflow its prescribed limits but flows as he commanded it. For he said: Thus far shall you come, and your waves will be halted here. The ocean, impassable for men, and the worlds beyond it are governed by the same edicts of the Lord.

    The seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, follow one another in harmony. The quarters from which the winds blow function in due season without the least deviation. And the ever-flowing springs, created for our health as well as our enjoyment, unfailingly offer their breasts to sustain human life. The tiniest of living creatures meet together in harmony and peace. The great Creator and Lord of the universe commanded all these things to be established in peace and harmony, in his goodness to all, and in overflowing measure to us who seek refuge in his mercies through our Lord Jesus Christ; to him be glory and majesty for ever and ever. Amen.

    RESPONSORY See Judith 9:12; 6:19

    O Lord, you rule the heavens and the earth; you created the seas. You are the king of the universe.

    — Hear the prayer of your servants.

    Lord, God of heaven and earth, have pity on the humiliation of our people.

    — Hear the prayer of your servants.

    TE DEUM

    You are God: we praise you;

    You are the Lord: we acclaim you;
    You are the eternal Father:
    All creation worships you.

    To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,

    Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise:
    Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might,
    heaven and earth are full of your glory.

    The glorious company of apostles praise you.

    The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
    The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

    Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you:

    Father, of majesty unbounded,
    your true and only Son, worthy of all worship,
    and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

    You, Christ, are the King of glory,

    the eternal Son of the Father.

    When you became man to set us free

    you did not spurn the Virgin’s womb.

    You overcame the sting of death,

    and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

    You are seated at God’s right hand in glory.

    We believe that you will come, and be our judge.

    Come then, Lord, and help your people,

    bought with the price of your own blood,
    and bring us with your saints
    to glory everlasting.

    Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance.

    — Govern and uphold them now and always.

    Day by day we bless you.

    — We praise your name for ever.

    Keep us today, Lord, from all sin.

    — Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.

    Lord, show us your love and mercy,

    — for we have put our trust in you.

    In you, Lord, is our hope:

    — And we shall never hope in vain.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty

    ever-living God,
    increase our faith,
    hope and charity,
    and make us love what you command,
    so that we may merit what you promise.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    God, for ever and ever.
    — Amen.

    ACCLAMATION (at least in the communal celebration)

    Let us praise the Lord.

    — And give him thanks.

    29 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Morning Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 618
    Proper of Seasons: 441
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 795

    Christian Prayer:

    Ordinary: 689
    Proper of Seasons: 636
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 780

    Morning Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time

    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

    Lo, the dim shadows of the night are waning;

    Radiantly glowing with the dawn returning;
    Fervent in spirit, to the mighty Father
    Pray we devoutly.

    So shall our Maker, of His great compassion,

    Banish all sickness, kindly health bestowing;
    And may He grant us, of a Father's goodness,
    Mansions in heaven.

    This may He grant us, God for ever blessed,

    Father eternal, Son, and Holy Spirit,
    Whose mighty glory is through all creation
    Ever resounding. Amen.

    𝄞"Lo! The Dim Shadows" by Kathleen Lundquist • Available for Purchase • Title: Lo! The Dim Shadows; Text: Ecce iam noctis, Attr. Alcuin 8th-9th c. ; Translation: Maxwell Julius Blacker, alt.; Tune: Chant, Mode IV; Lumen Christi Hymnal; Artist: Kathleen Lundquist; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 1

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Psalm 118

    Song of joy for salvation
    This Jesus is the stone which, rejected by you builders, has become the chief stone supporting all the rest (Acts 4:11).

    Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,

    for his love endures for ever.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Let the sons of Israel say:

    “His love endures for ever.”
    Let the sons of Aaron say:
    “His love endures for ever.”
    Let those who fear the Lord say:
    “His love endures for ever.”

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    I called to the Lord in my distress;

    he answered and freed me.
    The Lord is at my side; I do not fear.
    What can man do against me?
    The Lord is at my side as my helper:
    I shall look down on my foes.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    It is better to take refuge in the Lord

    than to trust in men:
    it is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in princes.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    The nations all encompassed me;

    in the Lord’s name I crushed them.
    They compassed me, compassed me about;
    in the Lord’s name I crushed them.
    They compassed me about like bees;
    they blazed like a fire among thorns.
    In the Lord’s name I crushed them.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    I was hard-pressed and was falling

    but the Lord came to help me.
    The Lord is my strength and my song;
    he is my savior.
    There are shouts of joy and victory
    in the tents of the just.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    The Lord’s right hand has triumphed;

    his right hand raised me up.
    The Lord’s right hand has triumphed;
    I shall not die, I shall live
    and recount his deeds.
    I was punished, I was punished by the Lord,
    but not doomed to die.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Open to me the gates of holiness:

    I will enter and give thanks.
    This is the Lord’s own gate
    where the just may enter.
    I will thank you for you have answered
    and you are my savior.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    The stone which the builders rejected

    has become the corner stone.
    This is the work of the Lord,
    a marvel in our eyes.
    This day was made by the Lord;
    we rejoice and are glad.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    O Lord, grant us salvation;

    O Lord, grant success.
    Blessed in the name of the Lord
    is he who comes.
    We bless you from the house of the Lord;
    the Lord God is our light.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Go forward in procession with branches

    even to the altar.
    You are my God, I thank you.
    My God, I praise you.
    Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;
    for his love endures for ever.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Lord God, you have given us the great day of rejoicing: Jesus Christ, the stone rejected by the builders, has become the cornerstone of the Church, our spiritual home. Shed upon your Church the rays of your glory, that it may be seen as the gate of salvation open to all nations. Let cries of joy and exultation ring out from its tents, to celebrate the wonder of Christ’s resurrection.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Ant.2 Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Canticle – Daniel 3:52-57

    Let all creatures praise the Lord
    The Creator… is blessed for ever (Romans 1:25).

    Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers,

    praiseworthy and exalted above all forever;

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    And blessed is your holy and glorious name,

    praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory,

    praiseworthy and glorious above all forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom,

    praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Blessed are you who look into the depths

    from your throne upon the cherubim,
    praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven,

    praiseworthy and glorious forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord,

    praise and exalt him above all forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    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.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Ant. 3 Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    Psalm 150

    Praise the Lord
    Let mind and heart be in your song: this is to glorify God with your whole self (Hesychius).

    Praise God in his holy place,

    praise him in his mighty heavens.
    Praise him for his powerful deeds,
    praise his surpassing greatness.

    Ant. Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    O praise him with sound of trumpet,

    praise him with lute and harp.
    Praise him with timbrel and dance,
    praise him with strings and pipes.

    Ant. Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    O praise him with resounding cymbals,

    praise him with clashing of cymbals.
    Let everything that lives and that breathes
    give praise to the Lord.

    Ant. Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and of all created things, you make your just ones holy and you justify sinners who confess your name. Hear us as we humbly pray to you: give us eternal joy with your saints.

    Ant. Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    READING Ezekiel 36:25-27

    I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts. I will put my spirit within you and make you live by my statutes, careful to observe my decrees.

    Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

    RESPONSORY

    We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

    — We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

    We cry aloud how marvelous you are,

    — as we call upon your name.

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

    — We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

    CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

    Ant. Son of David, have pity on me. What do you want me to do for you? Lord, restore my sight.

    Luke 1:68 – 79

    The Messiah and his forerunner

    Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

    he has come to his people and set them free.
    He has raised up for us a mighty savior,
    born of the house of his servant David.

    Through his holy prophets he promised of old

    that he would save us from our enemies,
    from the hands of all who hate us.
    He promised to show mercy to our fathers
    and to remember his holy covenant.

    This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

    to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
    free to worship him without fear,
    holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.

    You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

    for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
    to give his people knowledge of salvation
    by the forgiveness of their sins.

    In the tender compassion of our God

    the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
    to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,
    and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

    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.

    Ant. Son of David, have pity on me. What do you want me to do for you? Lord, restore my sight.

    INTERCESSIONS

    Let us give thanks to our Savior who came into this world as God’s presence among us. Let us call upon him:

    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    Lord Jesus, you are the rising Sun, the firstfruits of the future resurrection,

    — grant that we may not sit in the shadow of death but walk in the light of life.
    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    Show us your goodness, present in every creature,

    — that we may contemplate your glory everywhere.
    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    Do not allow us to be overcome by evil today,

    — but grant that we may overcome evil through the power of good.
    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    You were baptized in the Jordan and anointed by the Holy Spirit,

    — grant that we may this day give thanks to your Holy Spirit.
    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    Our Father who art in heaven,

    hallowed be thy name.
    Thy kingdom come.
    Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
    Give us this day our daily bread,
    and forgive us our trespasses,
    as we forgive those who trespass against us,
    and lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.

    Concluding Prayer

    Almighty

    ever-living God,
    increase our faith,
    hope and charity,
    and make us love what you command,
    so that we may merit what you promise.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    God, for ever and ever.
    — Amen.

    DISMISSAL

    May the Lord bless us,

    protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
    — Amen.

    23 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Midmorning Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 623
    Complementary Psalmody: 1259
    Propers: 804 (reading), 437 (concluding prayer)
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1255 (Midmorning)

    Midmorning Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time using Complementary Psalmody

    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

    1. God Father, praise and glory

    Your children come to sing.
    Goodwill and peace to mankind.
    The gifts your kingdom brings.

    Refrain:

    O most Holy Trinity.
    Undivided Unity;
    Holy God, Mighty God.
    God Immortal, be adored.

    2. And you, Lord Coeternal,

    God's sole begotten Son;
    O Jesus. King anointed.
    You have redemption won.

    Refrain:

    O most Holy Trinity.
    Undivided Unity;
    Holy God, Mighty God.
    God Immortal, be adored.

    3. O Holy Ghost, Creator

    The Gift of God most high;
    Life, love and holy wisdom,
    Our weakness now supply.

    Refrain:

    O most Holy Trinity.
    Undivided Unity;
    Holy God, Mighty God.
    God Immortal, be adored.

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    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 I cried out, and the Lord heard me.

    Psalm 120

    Longing for peace

    To the Lord in the hour of my distress

    I call and he answers me.
    “O Lord, save my soul from lying lips,
    from the tongue of the deceitful.”

    What shall he pay you in return,

    O treacherous tongue?
    The warrior’s arrows sharpened
    and coals, red-hot, blazing.

    Alas, that I abide a stranger in Meshech,

    dwell among the tents of Kedar!

    Long enough have I been dwelling

    with those who hate peace.
    I am for peace, but when I speak,
    they are for fighting.

    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.

    Ant. I cried out, and the Lord heard me.

    Ant. 2 May the Lord watch over you as you come and as you go.

    Psalm 121

    Guardian of his people
    Never again will they hunger and thirst, never again know scorching heat (Revelation 7:16)

    I lift up my eyes to the mountains;

    from where shall come my help?
    My help shall come from the Lord
    who made heaven and earth.

    May he never allow you to stumble!

    Let him sleep not, your guard.
    No, he sleeps not nor slumbers,
    Israel’s guard.

    The Lord is your guard and your shade;

    at your right side he stands.
    By day the sun shall not smite you
    nor the moon in the night.

    The Lord will guard you from evil,

    he will guard your soul.
    The Lord will guard your going and coming
    both now and for ever.

    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.

    Ant. May the Lord watch over you as you come and as you go.

    Ant. 3 I rejoiced in the good news they told me.

    Psalm 122

    The holy city, Jerusalem
    You have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22)

    I rejoiced when I heard them say:

    “Let us go to God’s house.”
    And now our feet are standing
    within your gates, O Jerusalem.

    Jerusalem is built as a city

    strongly compact.
    It is there that the tribes go up,
    the tribes of the Lord.

    For Israel’s law it is,

    there to praise the Lord’s name.
    There were set the thrones of judgment
    of the house of David.

    For the peace of Jerusalem pray:

    “Peace be to your homes!
    May peace reign in your walls,
    in your palaces, peace!”

    For love of my brethren and friends

    I say: Peace upon you.
    For love of the house of the Lord
    I will ask for your good.

    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.

    Ant. I rejoiced in the good news they told me.

    READING Romans 5:1-2,5

    Now that we have been justified by faith, we are at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have gained access by faith to the grace in which we now stand, and we boast of our hope for the glory of God. And this hope will not leave us disappointed, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

    Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell)

    A moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

    I will sing forever of your mercy, O Lord.

    — Make known to all generations the fidelity of our God.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty

    ever-living God,
    increase our faith,
    hope and charity,
    and make us love what you command,
    so that we may merit what you promise.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    God, for ever and ever.
    — Amen.

    ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)

    Let us praise the Lord.

    — And give him thanks.

    9 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Midday Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 623
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 801 (Midday)
    Proper: 805 (reading), 437 (concluding prayer)

    Midday Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time using Current Psalmody

    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

    O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder

    Consider all the works Thy hands have made,
    I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder,
    Thy power throughout the universe displayed:

    Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:

    How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
    Then sings my soul! my Savior God, to Thee:
    How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

    When through the woods and forest glades I wander

    And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;
    When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
    And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze:

    Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:

    How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
    Then sings my soul! my Savior God, to Thee:
    How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

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    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 The Lord has brought me to green pastures, alleluia.

    Psalm 23

    The Good Shepherd
    The Lamb himself will be their shepherd and will lead them to the springs of living waters (Revelation 7:17).

    The Lord is my shepherd;

    there is nothing I shall want.
    Fresh and green are the pastures
    where he gives me repose.
    Near restful waters he leads me,
    to revive my drooping spirit.

    He guides me along the right path;

    he is true to his name.
    If I should walk in the valley of darkness
    no evil would I fear.
    You are there with your crook and your staff;
    with these you give me comfort.

    You have prepared a banquet for me

    in the sight of my foes.
    My head you have anointed with oil;
    my cup is overflowing.

    Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me

    all the days of my life.
    In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell
    for ever and ever.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Lord Jesus Christ, Shepherd of your Church, you give us new birth in the waters of baptism, anoint us with saving oil, and call us to salvation at your table. Dispel the terrors of death and the darkness of error. Lead your people along safe paths that they may rest securely in you and live for ever in your Father’s house.

    Ant. The Lord has brought me to green pastures, alleluia.

    Ant. 2 Great is the name of the Lord among his people, Israel, alleluia.

    Psalm 76

    Thanksgiving for victory
    They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven (Matthew 24:30).

    I

    God is made known in Judah;

    in Israel his name is great.
    He set up his tent in Jerusalem
    and his dwelling place in Zion.
    It was there he broke the flashing arrows,
    the shield, the sword, the armor.

    You, O Lord, are resplendent,

    more majestic than the everlasting mountains.
    The warriors, despoiled, slept in death;
    the hands of the soldiers were powerless.
    At your threat, O God of Jacob,
    horse and rider lay stunned.

    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.

    Ant. Great is the name of the Lord among his people, Israel, alleluia.

    Ant. 3 Earth shuddered, then all was still, when God arose for judgment, alleluia.

    II

    You, you alone, strike terror.

    Who shall stand when your anger is roused?
    You uttered your sentence from the heavens;
    the earth in terror was still
    when God arose to judge,
    to save the humble of the earth.

    Men’s anger will serve to praise you;

    its survivors surround you in joy.
    Make vows to your God and fulfill them.
    Let all pay tribute to him who strikes terror,
    who cuts short the life of princes,
    who strikes terror in the kings of the earth.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Your power is awesome, Father, and wonderful is your holiness. In your presence the earth both trembles and stands still, for you shattered death’s power by the cross. Rise to help your people: give your light, and grant salvation to the meek of the earth, that they may praise your name in heaven.

    Ant. Earth shuddered, then all was still, when God arose for judgment, alleluia.

    READING Romans 8:26

    The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself makes intercessions for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in speech.

    Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

    Lord, grant a hearing to my prayer.

    — Give me wisdom as you promised.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty

    ever-living God,
    increase our faith,
    hope and charity,
    and make us love what you command,
    so that we may merit what you promise.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    God, for ever and ever.
    — Amen.

    ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)

    Let us praise the Lord.

    — And give him thanks.

    11 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Midafternoon Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 623
    Complementary Psalter: 1259 (Series III, Midafternoon)
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 805 (Midafternoon Reading)
    Proper of Seasons: 437 (concluding prayer)

    Midafternoon Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time using Complementary Psalmody

    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

    See, here I am.

    See, here I am.
    See, here I am, Lord, I come to do your will.

    See, here I am.

    See, here I am.
    See, here I am, Lord, I come to do your will.

    See, here I am.

    See, here I am.
    See, here I am, Lord, I come to do your will.

    See, here I am.

    See, here I am.
    See, here I am, Lord, I come to do your will.

    Your will be done, your will be done.

    I come to do Your will.

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    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 The Lord has done great things for us; he is the source of all our joy.

    Psalm 126

    Joyful hope in God
    Companions with him in suffering, you will share his over-flowing happiness (2 Corinthians 1:7)

    When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage,

    it seemed like a dream.
    Then was our mouth filled with laughter,
    on our lips there were songs.

    The heathens themselves said: “What marvels

    the Lord worked for them!”
    What marvels the Lord worked for us!
    Indeed we were glad.

    Deliver us, O Lord, from our bondage

    as streams in dry land.
    Those who are sowing in tears
    will sing when they reap.

    They go out, they go out, full of tears,

    carrying seed for the sowing:
    they come back, they come back, full of song,
    carrying their sheaves

    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.

    Ant. The Lord has done great things for us; he is the source of all our joy.

    Ant. 2 May the Lord build our house and watch over our city.

    Psalm 127

    Apart from God our labors are worthless
    You are God’s building (1 Corinthians 3:9)

    If the Lord does not build the house,

    in vain do its builders labor;
    if the Lord does not watch over the city,
    in vain does the watchman keep vigil.

    In vain is your earlier rising,

    your going later to rest,
    you who toil for the bread you eat,
    when he pours gifts on his beloved while they slumber.

    Truly sons are a gift from the Lord,

    a blessing, the fruit of the womb.
    Indeed the sons of youth
    are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.

    O the happiness of the man

    who has filled his quiver with these arrows!
    He will have no cause for shame
    when he disputes with his foes in the gateways.

    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.

    Ant. May the Lord build our house and watch over our city.

    Ant. 3 Blessed are those who fear the Lord.

    Psalm 128

    Happiness of family life rooted in God
    “May the Lord bless you from Zion,” that is, from the Church (Arnobius)

    O blessed are those who fear the Lord

    and walk in his ways!

    By the labor of your hands you shall eat.

    You will be happy and prosper;
    your wife like a fruitful vine
    in the heart of your house;
    Your children like shoots of the olive,
    around your table.

    Indeed thus shall be blessed

    the man who fears the Lord.
    May the Lord bless you from Zion
    all the days of your life!
    May you see your children’s children
    in a happy Jerusalem!

    On Israel, peace!

    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.

    Ant. Blessed are those who fear the Lord.

    READING 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

    God is the one who firmly establishes us along with you in Christ; it is he who anointed us and has sealed us, thereby depositing the first payment, the Spirit, in our hearts.

    Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell)

    A moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

    The Lord is my light and my help.

    — He is the protector of my life.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty

    ever-living God,
    increase our faith,
    hope and charity,
    and make us love what you command,
    so that we may merit what you promise.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    God, for ever and ever.
    — Amen.

    ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)

    Let us praise the Lord.

    — And give him thanks.

    9 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Evening Prayer II – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 632
    Proper of Seasons: 441
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 805

    Christian Prayer:

    Ordinary: 694
    Proper of Seasons: 637
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 786

    Evening Prayer II for Sunday in Ordinary Time

    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

    O Trinity of blessed light,

    O Unity of princely might,
    The fiery sun now goes his way;
    Shed Thou within our hearts Thy ray.

    To Thee our morning song of praise,

    To Thee our evening prayer we raise;
    Thy glory suppliant we adore
    Forever and for ever more.

    All laud to God the Father be,

    All praise, eternal Son, to Thee,
    All glory, as is ever meet,
    To God the holy Paraclete. Amen.

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    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Christ our Lord is a priest for ever, like Melchizedek of old, alleluia.

    Psalm 110

    The Messiah, king and priest
    Christ’s reign will last until all his enemies are made subject to him (1 Corinthians 15:25).

    The Lord’s revelation to my Master:

    “Sit on my right:
    your foes I will put beneath your feet.”

    Ant. Christ our Lord is a priest for ever, like Melchizedek of old, alleluia.

    The Lord will wield from Zion

    your scepter of power:
    rule in the midst of all your foes.

    Ant. Christ our Lord is a priest for ever, like Melchizedek of old, alleluia.

    A prince from the day of your birth

    on the holy mountains;
    from the womb before the dawn I begot you.

    Ant. Christ our Lord is a priest for ever, like Melchizedek of old, alleluia.

    The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change.

    “You are a priest for ever,
    a priest like Melchizedek of old.”

    Ant. Christ our Lord is a priest for ever, like Melchizedek of old, alleluia.

    The Master standing at your right hand

    will shatter kings in the day of his great wrath.

    Ant. Christ our Lord is a priest for ever, like Melchizedek of old, alleluia.

    He shall drink from the stream by the wayside

    and therefore he shall lift up his head.

    Ant. Christ our Lord is a priest for ever, like Melchizedek of old, alleluia.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Almighty God, bring the kingdom of Christ, your anointed one, to its fullness. May the perfect offering of your Son, eternal priest of the new Jerusalem, be offered in every place to your name, and make all nations a holy people for you.

    Ant. Christ our Lord is a priest for ever, like Melchizedek of old, alleluia.

    Ant. 2 God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    Psalm 115

    Praise of the true God
    You have renounced idol worship to serve the living and true God (1 Thessalonians 1:9).

    Not to us, Lord, not to us,

    but to your name give the glory
    for the sake of your love and your truth,
    lest the heathen say: “Where is their God?”

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    But our God is in the heavens;

    he does whatever he wills.
    Their idols are silver and gold,
    the work of human hands.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    They have mouths but they cannot speak;

    they have eyes but they cannot see;
    they have ears but they cannot hear;
    they have nostrils but they cannot smell.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    With their hands they cannot feel;

    with their feet they cannot walk.
    No sound comes from their throats.
    Their makers will come to be like them
    and so will all who trust in them.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    Sons of Israel, trust in the Lord;

    he is their help and their shield.
    Sons of Aaron, trust in the Lord;
    he is their help and their shield.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    You who fear him, trust in the Lord;

    he is their help and their shield.
    He remembers us, and he will bless us;
    he will bless the sons of Israel.
    He will bless the sons of Aaron.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    The Lord will bless those who fear him,

    the little no less than the great:
    to you may the Lord grant increase,
    to you and all your children.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    May you be blessed by the Lord,

    the maker of heaven and earth.
    The heavens belong to the Lord
    but the earth he has given to men.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    The dead shall not praise the Lord,

    nor those who go down into the silence.
    But we who live bless the Lord
    now and for ever. Amen.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Father, creator and ruler of heaven and earth, you made man in your likeness to subdue the earth and master it, and to recognize the work of your hands in created beauty. Grant that your children, thus surrounded on all sides by signs of your presence, may live continually in Christ, praising you through him and with him.

    Ant. God dwells in highest heaven; he has power to do all he wills, alleluia.

    Ant. 3 Praise God, all you who serve him, both great and small, alleluia.

    Canticle – See Revelation 19:1-7

    The wedding of the lamb

    Alleluia.

    Salvation, glory, and power to our God:
    — Alleluia.
    his judgments are honest and true.
    —Alleluia (alleluia).

    Ant. Praise God, all you who serve him, both great and small, alleluia.

    Alleluia.

    Sing praise to our God, all you his servants,
    — Alleluia.
    all who worship him reverently, great and small.
    —Alleluia (alleluia).

    Ant. Praise God, all you who serve him, both great and small, alleluia.

    Alleluia.

    The Lord our all-powerful God is King;
    — Alleluia.
    Let us rejoice, sing praise, and give him glory.
    —Alleluia (alleluia).

    Ant. Praise God, all you who serve him, both great and small, alleluia.

    Alleluia.

    The wedding feast of the Lamb has begun,
    — Alleluia.
    and his bride is prepared to welcome him.
    —Alleluia (alleluia).

    Ant. Praise God, all you who serve him, both great and small, alleluia.

    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.

    Ant. Praise God, all you who serve him, both great and small, alleluia.

    READING 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

    We are bound to thank God for you always, beloved brothers in the Lord, because you are the first fruits of those whom God has chosen for salvation, in holiness of spirit and fidelity to truth. He called you through our preaching of the good news so that you might achieve the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

    RESPONSORY

    Our Lord is great, mighty is his power.

    — Our Lord is great, mighty is his power.

    His wisdom is beyond compare,

    — mighty is his power.

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

    — Our Lord is great, mighty is his power.

    CANTICLE OF MARY

    Ant. The publican went home at peace with God, for everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

    Luke 1:46-55

    The soul rejoices in the Lord

    My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

    my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
    for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

    From this day all generations will call me blessed:

    the Almighty has done great things for me,
    and holy is his Name.

    He has mercy on those who fear him

    in every generation.

    He has shown the strength of his arm,

    he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

    He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,

    and has lifted up the lowly.

    He has filled the hungry with good things,

    and the rich he has sent away empty.

    He has come to the help of his servant Israel

    for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
    the promise he made to our fathers,
    to Abraham and his children for ever.

    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.

    Ant. The publican went home at peace with God, for everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

    INTERCESSIONS

    All praise and honor to Christ! He lives for ever to intercede for us, and he is able to save those who approach the Father in his name. Sustained by our faith, let us call upon him:

    Remember your people, Lord.

    As the day draws to a close, Sun of Justice, we invoke your name upon the whole human race,

    — so that all men may enjoy your never failing light.
    Remember your people, Lord.

    Preserve the covenant which you have ratified in your blood,

    — cleanse and sanctify your Church.
    Remember your people, Lord.

    Remember your assembly, Lord,

    — your dwelling place.
    Remember your people, Lord.

    Guide travelers along the path of peace and prosperity,

    — so that they may reach their destinations in safety and joy.
    Remember your people, Lord.

    Receive the souls of the dead, Lord,

    — grant them your favor and the gift of eternal glory.
    Remember your people, Lord.

    Our Father who art in heaven,

    hallowed be thy name.
    Thy kingdom come.
    Thy will be done on earth,
    as it is in heaven.
    Give us this day our daily bread,
    and forgive us our trespasses,
    as we forgive those who trespass against us,
    and lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.

    Concluding Prayer

    Almighty

    ever-living God,
    increase our faith,
    hope and charity,
    and make us love what you command,
    so that we may merit what you promise.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    God, for ever and ever.
    — Amen.

    DISMISSAL

    May the Lord bless us,

    protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
    — Amen.

    23 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Night Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours:
    Vol I, Page 1172
    Vol II, Page 1628
    Vol III, Page 1272
    Vol IV, Page 1236

    Christian Prayer:

    Page 1037

    Night Prayer after Evening Prayer II on Sundays and Solemnities

    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.

    Examination of conscience:

    We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and toward men, in our hearts and in our minds, in our actions and inactions. To do so, it is vital that we examine our conscience daily and to ask for God’s mercy as we fall short and to ask for His strength to do better.

    Kýrie, eléison

    — Kýrie, eléison

    Christé, eléison

    — Christé, eléison

    Kýrie, eléison

    — Kýrie, eléison

    HYMN

    Of the Father’s love begotten

    ere the worlds began to be,
    he is Alpha and Omega —
    he the source, the ending he,
    of the things that are, that have been,
    and that future years shall see
    evermore and evermore.

    O that night forever blessed,

    When the Virgin full of grace,
    by the Holy Ghost conceiving,
    bear the Savior of our race;
    and the babe, the world’s Redeemer,
    first revealed his sacred face,
    evermore and evermore.

    O ye heights of heaven adore him;

    angel hosts, his praises sing:
    powers, dominions, bow before him
    and extol our God and King;
    let no tongue on earth be silent,
    every voice in concert ring
    evermore and evermore.

    𝄞"Of the Father's Love Begotten" by Kathleen Lundquist • Title: Of the Father's Love Begotten; Text: Corde natus ex parentis by M.A.C. Prudentius, 5th c. ; Translation: John M. Neale, 1818-1877; Music: Plainsong - Divinum Mysterium, 11th c.; Artist: Kathleen Lundquist; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc.

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God’s wings.

    Psalm 91

    Safe in God’s sheltering care
    I have given you the power to tread upon serpents and scorpions (Luke 10:19).

    He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

    and abides in the shade of the Almighty
    says to the Lord: “My refuge,
    my stronghold, my God in whom I trust!”

    It is he who will free you from the snare

    of the fowler who seeks to destroy you;
    he will conceal you with his pinions
    and under his wings you will find refuge.

    You will not fear the terror of the night

    nor the arrow that flies by day,
    nor the plague that prowls in the darkness
    nor the scourge that lays waste at noon.

    A thousand may fall at your side,

    ten thousand fall at your right,
    you, it will never approach;
    his faithfulness is buckler and shield.

    Your eyes have only to look

    to see how the wicked are repaid,
    you who have said: “Lord, my refuge!”
    and have made the Most High your dwelling.

    Upon you no evil shall fall,

    no plague approach where you dwell.
    For you has he commanded his angels,
    to keep you in all your ways.

    They shall bear you upon their hands

    lest you strike your foot against a stone.
    On the lion and the viper you will tread
    and trample the young lion and the dragon.

    Since he clings to me in love, I will free him;

    protect him for he knows my name.
    When he calls I shall answer: “I am with you,”
    I will save him in distress and give him glory.

    With length of life I will content him;

    I shall let him see my saving power.

    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.

    Ant. Night holds no terrors for me sleeping under God’s wings.

    READING Revelation 22:4-5

    They shall see the Lord face to face and bear his name on their foreheads. The night shall be no more. They will need no light from lamps or the sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever.

    RESPONSORY

    Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.

    — Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.

    You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.

    — I commend my spirit.

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

    — Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.

    GOSPEL CANTICLE

    Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.

    Luke 2:29-32

    Christ is the light of the nations and the glory of Israel

    Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;

    your word has been fulfilled:

    my own eyes have seen the salvation

    which you have prepared in the sight of every people:

    a light to reveal you to the nations

    and the glory of your people Israel.

    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.

    Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.

    Concluding Prayer

    Lord,

    we have celebrated today
    the mystery of the rising of Christ to new life.
    May we now rest in your peace,
    safe from all that could harm us,
    and rise again refreshed and joyful,
    to praise you throughout another day.
    We ask this through Christ our Lord.
    — Amen.

    Blessing

    May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.

    — Amen.

    Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Hail, O Star of ocean,

    God's own Mother bearest,
    Ever sinless Virgin,
    Heaven's portal fairest.

    Taking that sweet Ave

    Which by Gabriel spoken,
    Eva's own name reversing,
    Be of peace the token.

    Break the sinner's fetters,

    Light to blind restoring,
    All our ills dispelling,
    Every grace imploring.

    Show thyself a mother

    In thy supplication,
    He will hear who chose thee
    At His Incarnation.

    Virgin all excelling,

    Passing meek and lowly,
    Win for sinners pardon,
    Make us chaste and holy.

    As we journey onward

    Aid our weak endeavor,
    Till we gaze on Jesus
    And rejoice forever.

    Father, Son, and Spirit,

    Three in One confessing,
    Give we equal glory
    Equal praise and blessing.
    Amen.

    𝄞"Hail, O Star of Ocean" by Kathleen Lundquist • Title: Hail, O Star of Ocean; Text: Ave maris stella, 8th c.; Origin: unknown; Translation: Athelstan Riley, alt.; Tune: Chant, Mode I; Lumen Christi Hymnal; Artist: Kathleen Lundquist; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc.

    12 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Invitatory – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Lord, open my lips.

    — And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

    Ant. Come, worship the Lord for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia.

    Psalm 95

    Come, let us sing to the Lord

    and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
    Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving
    and sing joyful songs to the Lord.

    Ant. Come, worship the Lord for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia.

    The Lord is God, the mighty God,

    the great king over all the gods.
    He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
    and the highest mountains as well
    He made the sea; it belongs to him,
    the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.

    Ant. Come, worship the Lord for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia.

    Come, then, let us bow down and worship,

    bending the knee before the Lord, our maker,
    For he is our God and we are his people,
    the flock he shepherds.

    Ant. Come, worship the Lord for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia.

    Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:

    Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did in the wilderness,
    when at Meriba and Massah they challenged me and provoked me,
    Although they had seen all of my works.

    Ant. Come, worship the Lord for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia.

    Forty years I endured that generation.

    I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
    and they do not know my ways.”
    So I swore in my anger,
    “They shall not enter into my rest.”

    Ant. Come, worship the Lord for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia.

    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.

    Ant. Come, worship the Lord for we are his people, the flock he shepherds, alleluia.

    5 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Office of Readings – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 615
    Proper of Seasons: 437
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 791

    Christian Prayer:

    Does not contain Office of Readings.

    Office of Readings for Sunday in Ordinary Time

    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

    On this day, the first of days,

    God the Father's name we praise;
    Who, creation's Lord and spring,
    Did the world from darkness bring.

    On this day the eternal Son

    Over death his triumph won;
    On this day the Spirit came
    With his gifts of living flame.

    Father, who didst fashion man

    Godlike in thy loving plan,
    Fill us with that love divine,
    And conform our wills to thine.

    Word made flesh, all hail to thee!

    Thou from sin has set us free,
    And with thee we die and rise
    Unto God in sacrifice.

    Holy Spirit, you impart

    Gifts of love to every heart;
    Give us light and grace, we pray,
    Fill our hearts this holy day.

    God, the blessed Three in One,

    May thy holy will be done;
    In thy word our souls are free.
    And we rest this day with thee.

    𝄞"On this day, the first of days" by Gabe Bouck, Rebecca Hincke • Title: On this day, the first of days; Words: From the Breviary of the Diocese of LeMans, 1748; translated by Henry W. Baker in 1861.; Music by Johann A. Freylinghausen (1704); Artists: Gabe Bouck and Rebecca Hincke; Recording (c) 2016 Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Divine Office

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    Psalm 104

    Hymn to God the Creator
    To be in Christ means being a completely new creature. Everything of the old is gone, now everything is made anew (2 Corinthians 5:17).

    I

    Bless the Lord, my soul!

    Lord God, how great you are,
    clothed in majesty and glory,
    wrapped in light as in a robe!

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    You stretch out the heavens like a tent.

    Above the rains you build your dwelling.
    You make the clouds your chariot,
    and walk on the wings of the wind,
    you make the winds your messengers
    and flashing fire your servants.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    You founded the earth on its base,

    to stand firm from age to age.
    You wrapped it with the ocean like a cloak:
    the waters stood higher than the mountains.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    At your threat they took to flight;

    at the voice of your thunder they fled.
    They rose over the mountains and flowed down
    to the place which you had appointed.
    You set limits they might not pass
    lest they return to cover the earth.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    You make springs gush forth in the valleys;

    they flow in between the hills.
    They give drink to all the beasts of the field;
    the wild asses quench their thirst.
    On their banks dwell the birds of heaven;
    from the branches they sing their song.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    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.

    Ant. Lord, our God, in splendor and majesty you are clothed, wrapped in light as in a robe, alleluia.

    Ant. 2 The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    II

    From your dwelling you water the hills;

    earth drinks its fill of your gift.
    You make the grass grow for the cattle
    and the plants to serve man’s needs,
    that he may bring forth bread from the earth
    and wine to cheer man’s heart;
    oil, to make him glad
    and bread to strengthen man’s heart.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    The trees of the Lord drink their fill,

    the cedars he planted on Lebanon;
    there the birds build their nests;
    on the treetop the stork has her home.
    The goats find a home on the mountains
    and rabbits hide in the rocks.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    You made the moon to mark the months;

    the sun knows the time for its setting.
    When you spread the darkness it is night
    and all the beasts of the forest creep forth.
    The young lions roar for their prey
    and ask their food from God.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    At the rising of the sun they steal away

    and go to rest in their dens.
    Man goes forth to his work,
    to labor till evening falls.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    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.

    Ant. The Lord has brought forth bread from the earth, and wine to give warmth to men’s hearts, alleluia.

    Ant. 3 The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    II

    How many are your works, O Lord!

    In wisdom you have made them all.
    The earth is full of your riches.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    There is the sea, vast and wide,

    with its moving swarms past counting,
    living things great and small.
    The ships are moving there
    and the monsters you made to play with.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    All of these look to you

    to give them their food in due season.
    You give it, they gather it up:
    you open your hand, they have their fill.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    You hide your face, they are dismayed;

    you take back your spirit, they die,
    returning to the dust from which they came.
    You send forth your spirit, they are created;
    and you renew the face of the earth.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    May the glory of the Lord last for ever!

    May the Lord rejoice in his works!
    He looks on the earth and it trembles;
    the mountains send forth smoke at his touch.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    I will sing to the Lord all my life,

    make music to my God while I live.
    May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
    I find my joy in the Lord.
    Let sinners vanish from the earth
    and the wicked exist no more.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    Bless the Lord, my soul.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Father, as you made springs in valleys to form streams between mountains, so you made living streams of grace flow from the Apostles that their teaching may bring salvation to all the nations. May we have a practical knowledge of their doctrine, be obedient to their commands, obtain remission of sins through their prayers, and finally receive the reward of eternal happiness.

    Ant. The Lord looked upon all he had made and saw that it was very good, alleluia.

    Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

    Blessed are your eyes, for they see God’s works.

    — And your ears, for they hear his word.

    READINGS

    First Reading

    From the beginning of the book of Wisdom
    1:1-15
    In praise of God’s wisdom

    Love justice, you who judge the earth;

    think of the Lord in goodness,
    and seek him in integrity of heart;
    Because he is found by those who test him not,
    and he manifests himself to those who do not disbelieve him.
    For perverse counsels separate a man from God,
    and his power, put to the proof, rebukes the foolhardy;

    Because into a soul that plots evil wisdom enters not,

    nor dwells she in a body under debt of sin.
    For the holy spirit of discipline flees deceit
    and withdraws from senseless counsels;
    and when injustice occurs it is rebuked.

    For wisdom is a kindly spirit,

    yet she acquits not the blasphemer of his guilty lips;
    Because God is the witness of his inmost self
    and the sure observer of his heart
    and the listener to his tongue.
    For the spirit of the Lord fills the world,
    is all-embracing, and knows what man says.

    Therefore no one who utters wicked things can go unnoticed,

    nor will chastising condemnation pass him by.
    For the devices of the wicked man shall be scrutinized,
    and the sound of his words shall reach the Lord,
    for the chastisement of his transgressions;
    Because a jealous ear hearkens to everything,
    and discordant grumblings are no secret.
    Therefore guard against profitless grumbling,
    and from calumny withhold your tongues;
    For a stealthy utterance does not go unpunished,
    and a lying mouth slays the soul.

    Court not death by your erring way of life,

    nor draw to yourselves destruction by the works of your hands.
    Because God did not make death,
    nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living.
    For he fashioned all things that they might have being;
    and the creatures of the world are wholesome,
    And there is not a destructive drug among them
    nor any domain of the nether world on earth,
    For justice is undying.

    RESPONSORY Proverbs 3:13, 15, 17; James 3:17

    Happy is the one who finds wisdom; it is more precious than your most valued possessions.

    — Its ways are pleasant; all its paths lead to peace.

    Wisdom that comes from God is utterly pure; it is also peaceable, gentle, full of kindness and manifests itself in good works.

    — Its ways are pleasant; all its paths lead to peace.

    Second reading

    From a letter to the Corinthians by Saint Clement, pope
    In his goodness to all, God gives order and harmony to the world

    Let us fix our gaze on the Father and Creator of the whole world, and let us hold on to his peace and blessings, his splendid and surpassing gifts. Let us contemplate him in our thoughts and with our mind’s eye reflect upon the peaceful and restrained unfolding of his plan; let us consider the care with which he provides for the whole of his creation.

    By his direction the heavens are in motion, and they are subject to him in peace. Day and night fulfill the course he has established without interfering with each other. The sun, the moon and the choirs of stars revolve in harmony at his command in their appointed paths without deviation. By his will the earth blossoms in the proper seasons and produces abundant food for men and animals and all the living things on it without reluctance and without any violation of what he has arranged.

    Yet unexplored regions of the abysses and inexpressible realms of the deep are subject to his laws. The mass of the boundless sea, joined together by his ordinance in a single expanse, does not overflow its prescribed limits but flows as he commanded it. For he said: Thus far shall you come, and your waves will be halted here. The ocean, impassable for men, and the worlds beyond it are governed by the same edicts of the Lord.

    The seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, follow one another in harmony. The quarters from which the winds blow function in due season without the least deviation. And the ever-flowing springs, created for our health as well as our enjoyment, unfailingly offer their breasts to sustain human life. The tiniest of living creatures meet together in harmony and peace. The great Creator and Lord of the universe commanded all these things to be established in peace and harmony, in his goodness to all, and in overflowing measure to us who seek refuge in his mercies through our Lord Jesus Christ; to him be glory and majesty for ever and ever. Amen.

    RESPONSORY See Judith 9:12; 6:19

    O Lord, you rule the heavens and the earth; you created the seas. You are the king of the universe.

    — Hear the prayer of your servants.

    Lord, God of heaven and earth, have pity on the humiliation of our people.

    — Hear the prayer of your servants.

    TE DEUM

    You are God: we praise you;

    You are the Lord: we acclaim you;
    You are the eternal Father:
    All creation worships you.

    To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,

    Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise:
    Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might,
    heaven and earth are full of your glory.

    The glorious company of apostles praise you.

    The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
    The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

    Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you:

    Father, of majesty unbounded,
    your true and only Son, worthy of all worship,
    and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.

    You, Christ, are the King of glory,

    the eternal Son of the Father.

    When you became man to set us free

    you did not spurn the Virgin’s womb.

    You overcame the sting of death,

    and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

    You are seated at God’s right hand in glory.

    We believe that you will come, and be our judge.

    Come then, Lord, and help your people,

    bought with the price of your own blood,
    and bring us with your saints
    to glory everlasting.

    Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance.

    — Govern and uphold them now and always.

    Day by day we bless you.

    — We praise your name for ever.

    Keep us today, Lord, from all sin.

    — Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.

    Lord, show us your love and mercy,

    — for we have put our trust in you.

    In you, Lord, is our hope:

    — And we shall never hope in vain.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty

    ever-living God,
    increase our faith,
    hope and charity,
    and make us love what you command,
    so that we may merit what you promise.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    God, for ever and ever.
    — Amen.

    ACCLAMATION (at least in the communal celebration)

    Let us praise the Lord.

    — And give him thanks.

    29 min
  • October 25th, 2026 – Morning Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 618
    Proper of Seasons: 441
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 795

    Christian Prayer:

    Ordinary: 689
    Proper of Seasons: 636
    Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 780

    Morning Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time

    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

    Lo, the dim shadows of the night are waning;

    Radiantly glowing with the dawn returning;
    Fervent in spirit, to the mighty Father
    Pray we devoutly.

    So shall our Maker, of His great compassion,

    Banish all sickness, kindly health bestowing;
    And may He grant us, of a Father's goodness,
    Mansions in heaven.

    This may He grant us, God for ever blessed,

    Father eternal, Son, and Holy Spirit,
    Whose mighty glory is through all creation
    Ever resounding. Amen.

    𝄞"Lo! The Dim Shadows" by Kathleen Lundquist • Available for Purchase • Title: Lo! The Dim Shadows; Text: Ecce iam noctis, Attr. Alcuin 8th-9th c. ; Translation: Maxwell Julius Blacker, alt.; Tune: Chant, Mode IV; Lumen Christi Hymnal; Artist: Kathleen Lundquist; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 1

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Psalm 118

    Song of joy for salvation
    This Jesus is the stone which, rejected by you builders, has become the chief stone supporting all the rest (Acts 4:11).

    Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,

    for his love endures for ever.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Let the sons of Israel say:

    “His love endures for ever.”
    Let the sons of Aaron say:
    “His love endures for ever.”
    Let those who fear the Lord say:
    “His love endures for ever.”

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    I called to the Lord in my distress;

    he answered and freed me.
    The Lord is at my side; I do not fear.
    What can man do against me?
    The Lord is at my side as my helper:
    I shall look down on my foes.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    It is better to take refuge in the Lord

    than to trust in men:
    it is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in princes.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    The nations all encompassed me;

    in the Lord’s name I crushed them.
    They compassed me, compassed me about;
    in the Lord’s name I crushed them.
    They compassed me about like bees;
    they blazed like a fire among thorns.
    In the Lord’s name I crushed them.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    I was hard-pressed and was falling

    but the Lord came to help me.
    The Lord is my strength and my song;
    he is my savior.
    There are shouts of joy and victory
    in the tents of the just.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    The Lord’s right hand has triumphed;

    his right hand raised me up.
    The Lord’s right hand has triumphed;
    I shall not die, I shall live
    and recount his deeds.
    I was punished, I was punished by the Lord,
    but not doomed to die.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Open to me the gates of holiness:

    I will enter and give thanks.
    This is the Lord’s own gate
    where the just may enter.
    I will thank you for you have answered
    and you are my savior.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    The stone which the builders rejected

    has become the corner stone.
    This is the work of the Lord,
    a marvel in our eyes.
    This day was made by the Lord;
    we rejoice and are glad.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    O Lord, grant us salvation;

    O Lord, grant success.
    Blessed in the name of the Lord
    is he who comes.
    We bless you from the house of the Lord;
    the Lord God is our light.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Go forward in procession with branches

    even to the altar.
    You are my God, I thank you.
    My God, I praise you.
    Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;
    for his love endures for ever.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Lord God, you have given us the great day of rejoicing: Jesus Christ, the stone rejected by the builders, has become the cornerstone of the Church, our spiritual home. Shed upon your Church the rays of your glory, that it may be seen as the gate of salvation open to all nations. Let cries of joy and exultation ring out from its tents, to celebrate the wonder of Christ’s resurrection.

    Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia.

    Ant.2 Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Canticle – Daniel 3:52-57

    Let all creatures praise the Lord
    The Creator… is blessed for ever (Romans 1:25).

    Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers,

    praiseworthy and exalted above all forever;

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    And blessed is your holy and glorious name,

    praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory,

    praiseworthy and glorious above all forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom,

    praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Blessed are you who look into the depths

    from your throne upon the cherubim,
    praiseworthy and exalted above all forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven,

    praiseworthy and glorious forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord,

    praise and exalt him above all forever.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    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.

    Ant. Let us sing a hymn of praise to our God, alleluia.

    Ant. 3 Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    Psalm 150

    Praise the Lord
    Let mind and heart be in your song: this is to glorify God with your whole self (Hesychius).

    Praise God in his holy place,

    praise him in his mighty heavens.
    Praise him for his powerful deeds,
    praise his surpassing greatness.

    Ant. Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    O praise him with sound of trumpet,

    praise him with lute and harp.
    Praise him with timbrel and dance,
    praise him with strings and pipes.

    Ant. Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    O praise him with resounding cymbals,

    praise him with clashing of cymbals.
    Let everything that lives and that breathes
    give praise to the Lord.

    Ant. Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    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.

    Psalm-prayer

    Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and of all created things, you make your just ones holy and you justify sinners who confess your name. Hear us as we humbly pray to you: give us eternal joy with your saints.

    Ant. Praise the Lord for his infinite greatness, alleluia.

    READING Ezekiel 36:25-27

    I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts. I will put my spirit within you and make you live by my statutes, careful to observe my decrees.

    Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church.

    RESPONSORY

    We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

    — We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

    We cry aloud how marvelous you are,

    — as we call upon your name.

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

    — We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.

    CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

    Ant. Son of David, have pity on me. What do you want me to do for you? Lord, restore my sight.

    Luke 1:68 – 79

    The Messiah and his forerunner

    Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;

    he has come to his people and set them free.
    He has raised up for us a mighty savior,
    born of the house of his servant David.

    Through his holy prophets he promised of old

    that he would save us from our enemies,
    from the hands of all who hate us.
    He promised to show mercy to our fathers
    and to remember his holy covenant.

    This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:

    to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
    free to worship him without fear,
    holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.

    You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;

    for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
    to give his people knowledge of salvation
    by the forgiveness of their sins.

    In the tender compassion of our God

    the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
    to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,
    and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

    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.

    Ant. Son of David, have pity on me. What do you want me to do for you? Lord, restore my sight.

    INTERCESSIONS

    Let us give thanks to our Savior who came into this world as God’s presence among us. Let us call upon him:

    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    Lord Jesus, you are the rising Sun, the firstfruits of the future resurrection,

    — grant that we may not sit in the shadow of death but walk in the light of life.
    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    Show us your goodness, present in every creature,

    — that we may contemplate your glory everywhere.
    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    Do not allow us to be overcome by evil today,

    — but grant that we may overcome evil through the power of good.
    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    You were baptized in the Jordan and anointed by the Holy Spirit,

    — grant that we may this day give thanks to your Holy Spirit.
    Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.

    Our Father who art in heaven,

    hallowed be thy name.
    Thy kingdom come.
    Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
    Give us this day our daily bread,
    and forgive us our trespasses,
    as we forgive those who trespass against us,
    and lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from evil.

    Concluding Prayer

    Almighty

    ever-living God,
    increase our faith,
    hope and charity,
    and make us love what you command,
    so that we may merit what you promise.
    Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
    God, for ever and ever.
    — Amen.

    DISMISSAL

    May the Lord bless us,

    protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
    — Amen.

    23 min

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