Divine Office Night Prayer (Compline)

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  • October 10th, 2026 – Office of Readings – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 615
    Proper of Seasons: 366
    Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1067

    Christian Prayer:

    Does not contain Office of Readings.

    Office of Readings for Saturday 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

    Ave Maria, gratia plena

    Dominus tecum
    Benedicta tu in mulieribus
    Et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus

    Sancta Maria, Mater Dei

    Ora pro nobis peccatoribus
    Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae

    Amen.

    English Translation:

    Hail Mary, full of grace

    The Lord is with thee
    Blessed are thou among women
    Blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus

    Holy Mary, Mother of God

    Pray for us sinners
    Now, and at the hour of our death

    Amen.

    𝄞"Ave Maria" by Gretchen Harris • Musical Score • Title: Ave Maria (Chant); Album: Sing of Mary; Music; Plainsong mode I; vocal: Gretchen Harris; Used with permission; Visit and thank Gretch at http://www.gretchen-harris.com;

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Let us praise the Lord for his mercy and for the wonderful things he has done for men.

    Psalm 107

    Thanksgiving for deliverance
    This is God’s message to the sons of Israel; the good news of peace proclaimed through Jesus Christ (Acts 10:36).

    I

    “O give thanks to the Lord for he is good;

    for his love endures for ever.”

    Let them say this, the Lord’s redeemed,

    whom he redeemed from the hand of the foe
    and gathered from far-off lands,
    from east and west, north and south.

    Some wandered in the desert, in the wilderness,

    finding no way to a city they could dwell in.
    Hungry they were and thirsty;
    their soul was fainting within them.

    Then they cried to the Lord in their need

    and he rescued them from their distress
    and he led them along the right way,
    to reach a city they could dwell in.

    Let them thank the Lord for his love,

    for the wonders he does for men:
    for he satisfies the thirsty soul;
    he fills the hungry with good things.

    Some lay in darkness and in gloom,

    prisoners in misery and chains,
    having defied the words of God
    and spurned the counsels of the Most High.
    He crushed their spirit with toil;
    they stumbled; there was no one to help.

    Then they cried to the Lord in their need

    and he rescued them from their distress.
    He led them forth from darkness and gloom
    and broke their chains to pieces.

    Let them thank the Lord for his goodness,

    for the wonders he does for men:
    for he bursts the gates of bronze
    and shatters the iron bars.

    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 praise the Lord for his mercy and for the wonderful things he has done for men.

    Ant. 2 Men have seen the works of God, the marvels he has done.

    II

    Some were sick on account of their sins

    and afflicted on account of their guilt.
    They had a loathing for every food;
    they came close to the gates of death.

    Then they cried to the Lord in their need

    and he rescued them from their distress.
    He sent forth his word to heal them
    and saved their life from the grave.

    Let them thank the Lord for his love,

    for the wonders he does for men.
    Let them offer a sacrifice of thanks
    and tell of his deeds with rejoicing.

    Some sailed to the sea in ships

    to trade on the mighty waters.
    These men have seen the Lord’s deeds,
    the wonders he does in the deep.

    For he spoke; he summoned the gale,

    raising up the waves of the sea.
    Tossed up to heaven, then into the deep;
    their soul melted away in their distress.

    They staggered, reeled like drunken men,

    for all their skill was gone.
    Then they cried to the Lord in their need
    and he rescued them from their distress.

    He stilled the storm to a whisper:

    all the waves of the sea were hushed.
    They rejoiced because of the calm
    and he led them to the haven they desired.

    Let them thank the Lord for his love,

    for the wonders he does for men.
    Let them exalt him in the gathering of the people
    and praise him in the meeting of the elders.

    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. Men have seen the works of God, the marvels he has done.

    Ant. 3 Those who love the Lord will see and rejoice; they will understand his loving kindness.

    III

    He changes streams into a desert,

    springs of water into thirsty ground,
    fruitful land into a salty waste,
    for the wickedness of those who live there.

    But he changes desert into streams,

    thirsty ground into springs of water.
    There he settles the hungry
    and they build a city to dwell in.

    They sow fields and plant their vines;

    these yield crops for the harvest.
    He blesses them; they grow in numbers.
    He does not let their herds decrease.

    He pours contempt upon princes,

    makes them wander in trackless wastes.
    They diminish, are reduced to nothing
    by oppression, evil and sorrow.

    But he raises the needy from distress;

    makes families numerous as a flock.
    The upright see it and rejoice
    but all who do wrong are silenced.

    Whoever is wise, let him heed these things.

    And consider the love of the Lord.

    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

    You fill the hungry with good things, Lord God, and break the sinner’s chains. Hear your people who call to you in their need and lead your Church from the shadows of death. Gather us from sunrise to sunset that we may grow together in faith and love and give lasting thanks for your kindness.

    Ant. Those who love the Lord will see and rejoice; they will understand his loving kindness.

    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.

    Your truth, O God, is high as the clouds.

    — Lord, your goodness is deep as the ocean.

    READINGS

    First reading

    From the first letter of the apostle Paul to Timothy
    6:11-21
    The final exhortation

    Man of God that you are, flee from all this. Instead, seek after integrity, piety, faith, love, steadfastness, and a gentle spirit. Fight the good fight of faith. Take firm hold on the everlasting life to which you were called when, in the presence of many witnesses, you made your noble profession of faith.

    Before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who in bearing witness made his noble profession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you to keep God’s command without blame or reproach until our Lord Jesus Christ shall appear. This appearance God will bring to pass at his chosen time. He is the blessed and only ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords who alone has immortality and who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no human being has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and everlasting rule! Amen.

    Tell those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be proud, and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth. Let them trust in the God who provides us richly with all things for our use. Charge them to do good, to be rich in good works and generous, sharing what they have. Thus will they build a secure foundation for the future, for receiving that life which is life indeed.

    O Timothy, guard what has been committed to you. Stay clear of worldly, idle talk and the contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge. In laying claim to such knowledge, some men have missed the goal of faith. Grace be with you.

    RESPONSORY Colossians 2:6, 7; Matthew 6:19-20

    Since you have received Jesus as Christ and Lord, live in him. Be rooted and built up in him so that you may grow ever stronger in the faith you were taught,

    — and be filled with thanksgiving.

    Do not store up for yourselves an earthly treasure, but store up heavenly treasure.

    — And be filled with thanksgiving.

    Second reading

    From a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory the Great, pope
    The performance of our ministry

    Let us listen to what the Lord says as he sends the preachers forth: The harvest is great but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest. We can speak only with a heavy heart of so few laborers for such a great harvest, for although there are many to hear the good news there are only a few to preach it. Look about you and see how full the world is of priests, yet in God’s harvest a laborer is rarely to be found; for although we have accepted the priestly office, we do not fulfill its demands.

    Beloved brothers, consider what has been said: Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest. Pray for us so that we may have the strength to work on your behalf, that our tongue may not grow weary of exhortation, and that after we have accepted the office of preaching, our silence may not condemn us before the just judge. For frequently the preacher’s tongue is bound fast on account of his own wickedness; while on the other hand it sometimes happens that because of the people’s sins, the word of preaching is withdrawn from those who preside over the assembly. With reference to the former situation, the psalmist says: But God asks the sinner: Why do you recite my commandments? And with reference to the latter, the Lord tells Ezekiel: I will make your tongue cleave to the roof of your mouth, so that you shall be dumb and unable to reprove them, for they are a rebellious house. He clearly means this: the word of preaching will be taken away from you because as long as this people irritates me by their deeds, they are unworthy to hear the exhortation of truth. It is not easy to know for whose sinfulness the preacher’s word is withheld, but it is indisputable that the shepherd’s silence while often injurious to himself will always harm his flock.

    There is something else about the life of the shepherds, dearest brothers, which discourages me greatly. But lest what I claim should seem unjust to anyone, I will accuse myself of the very same thing, although I fall into it unwillingly—compelled by the urgency of these barbarous times. I speak of our absorption in external affairs; we accept the duties of office, but by our actions we show that we are attentive to other things. We abandon the ministry of preaching and, in my opinion, are called bishops to our detriment, for we retain the honorable office but fail to practice the virtues proper to it. Those who have been entrusted to us abandon God, and we are silent. They fall into sin, and we do not extend a hand of rebuke.

    But how can we who neglect ourselves be able to correct someone else? We are wrapped up in worldly concerns, and the more we devote ourselves to external things, the more insensitive we become in spirit.

    For this reason the Church rightfully says about her own feeble members: They made me a keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept. We are set to guard the vineyards but do not guard our own, for we get involved in irrelevant pursuits and neglect the performance of our ministry.

    RESPONSORY Luke 10:2; Psalm 62:9

    So great a harvest and so few to gather it in; pray to the Lord of the harvest,

    — beg him to send out laborers for his harvest.

    My people, trust in God at all times; pour out your hearts before him.

    — Beg him to send out laborers for his harvest.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty ever-living God,

    who in the abundance of your kindness
    surpass the merits and the desires
    of those who entreat you,
    pour out your mercy upon us
    to pardon what conscience dreads
    and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
    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.

    19 min
  • October 10th, 2026 – Morning Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
    Ordinary: 654
    All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1107

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:

    Ordinary: 618
    All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1071

    Christian Prayer (single volume)

    Ordinary: 689
    All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 916

    Morning Prayer for Saturday 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

    The dawn is sprinkling in the east

    Its golden shower, as day flows in;
    Fast mount the pointed shafts of light:
    Farewell to darkness and to sin!

    Away, ye midnight phantoms all!

    Away, despondence and despair!
    Whatever guilt the night has brought
    Now let it vanish into air.

    So that last morning, dread and great,

    Which we with trembling hope await
    With blessed light for us shall glow
    Who chant the song we sang below.

    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.

    𝄞"The Dawn is Sprinkling in the East" by Rebecca Hincke • Available for Purchase • Musical Score • Title: The Dawn is Sprinkling in the East; Text: Aurora iam spargit polum, 7th-8th c.; Tr. Edward Caswall; Tune: Chant, Mode I; Lumen Christi Hymnal; Artist: Rebecca Hincke; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 3

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Lord, you are near to us, and all your ways are true.

    Psalm 119

    XIX (Koph)

    I call with all my heart; Lord, hear me,

    I will keep your commands;
    I call upon you, save me
    and I will do your will.

    I rise before dawn and cry for help,

    I hope in your word.
    My eyes watch through the night
    to ponder your promise.

    In your love hear my voice, O Lord;

    give me life by your decrees.
    Those who harm me unjustly draw near:
    they are far from your law.

    But you, O Lord, are close:

    your commands are truth.
    Long have I known that your will
    is established 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

    Psalm-prayer

    Save us by the power of your hand, Father, for our enemies have ignored your words. May the fire of your word consume our sins and its brightness illumine our hearts.

    Ant. Lord, you are near to us, and all your ways are true.

    Ant.2 Wisdom of God, be with me, always at work in me.

    Canticle – Wisdom 9:1-6, 9-11

    Lord, give me wisdom
    I will inspire you with wisdom which your adversaries will be unable to resist (Luke 21:15).

    God of my fathers, Lord of mercy,

    you who have made all things by your word
    and in your wisdom have established man
    to rule the creatures produced by you,
    to govern the world in holiness and justice,
    and to render judgment in integrity of heart:

    Give me Wisdom, the attendant at your throne,

    and reject me not from among your children:
    for I am your servant, the son of your handmaid,
    a man weak and short-lived
    and lacking in comprehension of judgment and of laws.

    Indeed, though one be perfect among the sons of men,

    if Wisdom, who comes from you, be not with him,
    he shall be held in no esteem.

    Now with you is Wisdom who knows your works

    and was present when you made the world;
    who understands what is pleasing in your eyes
    and what is conformable with your commands.

    Send her forth from your holy heavens

    and from your glorious throne dispatch her
    that she may be with me and work with me,
    that I may know what is your pleasure.

    For she knows and understands all things,

    and will guide me discreetly in my affairs
    and safeguard me by her glory.

    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. Wisdom of God, be with me, always at work in me.

    Ant. 3 The Lord remains faithful to his promise for ever.

    Psalm 117

    Praise for God’s loving compassion
    I affirm that… the Gentile peoples are to praise God because of his mercy (Romans 15:8-9).

    O praise the Lord, all you nations,

    acclaim him, all you peoples!

    Strong is his love for us;

    he is faithful 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

    Psalm-prayer

    God, our Father, may all nations and peoples praise you. May Jesus, who is called faithful and true and who lives with you eternally, possess our hearts forever.

    Ant. The Lord remains faithful to his promise for ever.

    READING Philippians 2:14-15

    In everything you do, act without grumbling or arguing; prove yourselves innocent and straightforward, children of God beyond reproach in the midst of a twisted and depraved generation—among whom you shine like the stars in the sky.

    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

    I cry to you, O Lord, for you are my refuge.

    — I cry to you, O Lord, for you are my refuge.

    You are all I desire in the land of the living,

    — for you are my refuge.

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

    — I cry to you, O Lord, for you are my refuge.

    CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

    Ant. Lord, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

    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. Lord, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

    INTERCESSIONS

    With confidence let us pray to the Father who willed that the Virgin Mary should surpass all creatures in heaven and earth:

    Look upon the Mother of your Son and hear our prayer.

    We are grateful to you, Father of mercy, for you gave us Mary to be our mother and our model,

    — through her intercession cleanse our hearts.
    Look upon the Mother of your Son and hear our prayer.

    You inspired Mary to be attentive to your word and faithful in your service,

    — through her intercession give us the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
    Look upon the Mother of your Son and hear our prayer.

    You strengthened Mary at the foot of the cross and filled her with joy at the resurrection of your Son,

    — through her intercession relieve our distress and strengthen our hope.
    Look upon the Mother of your Son and hear our prayer.

    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

    God our Father,

    fountain and source of our salvation,
    may we proclaim your glory every day of our lives,
    that we may sing your praise for ever in heaven.
    We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you and 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.

    13 min
  • October 10th, 2026 – Midmorning Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
    Ordinary: 659
    Complementary Psalmody: 1291 (Midmorning)
    Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1115 (Midmorning)

    Midmorning Prayer for Saturday 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

    Breathe on me, Breath of God,

    fill me with life anew,
    that I may love what thou dost love,
    and do what thou wouldst do.

    Breathe on me, Breath of God,

    until my heart is pure,
    until with thee I have one will,
    to do and to endure.

    Breathe on me, Breath of God,

    till I am wholly thine,
    till all this earthly part of me
    glows with thy fire divine.

    Breathe on me, Breath of God,

    so shall I never die,
    but live with thee the perfect life
    of thine eternity.

    𝄞"O Breathe on Me, Breath of God" by Jane Chifley And Pat McGrath • Musical Score • Title: Breathe on Me, Breath of God; Text: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889; Music: Robert Jackson, 1842-1914; Tune: TRENTHAM, Meter: SM; Artist: Jane Chifley And Pat McGrath; Used by permission

    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 1 Samuel 15:22

    Does the Lord so delight in holocausts and sacrifices

    as in obedience to the command of the Lord?
    Obedience is better than sacrifice,
    and submission than the fat of rams.

    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.

    A sacrifice of praise will give me glory.

    — To the pure of heart I will show myself a savior.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    God, all-powerful Father,

    fill your people with the light of your Holy Spirit,
    that, safe from every enemy,
    we may rejoice in singing your praises.
    Grant this through Christ our Lord.
    — Amen.

    ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)

    Let us praise the Lord.

    — And give him thanks.

    9 min
  • October 10th, 2026 – Midday Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
    Ordinary: 659
    All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1112 (Midday)

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:

    Ordinary: 623
    All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1076 (Midday)

    Midday Prayer for Saturday in Ordinary Time using the 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

    Down the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem that day

    The soldiers tried to clear the narrow street
    But the crowd pressed in to see
    The Man condemned to die on Calvary.

    He was bleeding from a beating, there were stripes upon His back

    And He wore a crown of thorns upon His head
    And He bore with every step
    The scorn of those who cried out for His death.

    Down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering

    Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King,
    But He chose to walk that road out of
    His love for you and me
    Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to Calvary.

    Por la Via Dolorosa, triste dia en Jerusalén

    Los soldados le abrian paso a Jesus
    Mas la gente se acercaba
    Para ver al que llevaba aquella cruz.

    Por la Via Dolorosa, que es la via del dolor

    Como oveja vino Cristo, Rey, Señor
    Y fue El quién quiso ir por su amor por ti y por mi
    Por la Via Dolorosa al Calvario y a morir
    The blood that would cleanse the souls of all men
    Made its way through the heart of Jerusalem.

    Down the Via Dolorosa called the way of suffering

    Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King
    But He chose to walk that road out of His love for you and me
    Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to Calvary.

    𝄞"Via Dolorosa" by Melinda Kirigin-Voss • Title: Via Dolorsa; Text: Billy Sprague and Niles Borop; Artist: Melinda Kirigin-Voss; Copyright Melinda Kirigin-Voss; Used with permission.

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Lord, give a loving welcome to your servant.

    Psalm 119

    XVI (Ain)

    I have done what is right and just:

    let me not be oppressed.
    Vouch for the welfare of your servant
    lest the proud oppress me.

    My eyes yearn for your saving help

    and the promise of your justice.
    Treat your servant with love
    and teach me your commands.

    I am your servant, give me knowledge;

    then shall I know your will.
    It is time for the Lord to act
    for your law has been broken.

    That is why I love your commands

    more than finest gold,
    why I rule my life by your precepts:
    I hate the ways of falsehood.

    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

    The light of your words, Father, gives understanding to little ones. Prepare our hearts to receive the Advocate, your Holy Spirit.

    Ant. Lord, give a loving welcome to your servant.

    Ant. 2 Look to the Lord and be enlightened.

    Psalm 34

    God the savior of the just
    You have tasted the sweetness of the Lord (1 Peter 2:3).

    I

    I will bless the Lord at all times,

    his praise always on my lips;
    in the Lord my soul shall make its boast.
    The humble shall hear and be glad.

    Glorify the Lord with me.

    Together let us praise his name.
    I sought the Lord and he answered me;
    from all my terrors he set me free.

    Look towards him and be radiant;

    let your faces not be abashed.
    This poor man called; the Lord heard him
    and rescued him from all his distress.

    The angel of the Lord is encamped

    around those who revere him, to rescue them.
    Taste and see that the Lord is good.
    He is happy who seeks refuge in him.

    Revere the Lord, you his saints.

    They lack nothing, those who revere him.
    Strong lions suffer want and go hungry
    but those who seek the Lord lack no blessing.

    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. Look to the Lord and be enlightened.

    Ant. 3 When your heart is torn with grief, the Lord is near you.

    II

    Come, children, and hear me

    that I may teach you the fear of the Lord.
    Who is he who longs for life
    and many days, to enjoy his prosperity?

    Then keep your tongue from evil

    and your lips from speaking deceit.
    Turn aside from evil and do good;
    seek and strive for peace.

    The Lord turns his face against the wicked

    to destroy their remembrance from the earth.
    The Lord turns his eyes to the just
    and his ears to their appeal.

    They call and the Lord hears

    and rescues them in all their distress.
    The Lord is close to the broken-hearted;
    those whose spirit is crushed he will save.

    Many are the trials of the just man

    but from them all the Lord will rescue him.
    He will keep guard over all his bones,
    not one of his bones shall be broken.

    Evil brings death to the wicked;

    those who hate the good are doomed.
    The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants.
    Those who hide in him shall not be condemned.

    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

    Graciously hear us, Lord, for we seek only you. You are near to those whose heart is right. Open yourself to accept our sorrowful spirit; calm our bodies and minds with the peace which surpasses understanding.

    Ant. When your heart is torn with grief, the Lord is near you.

    READING Galatians 5:26; 6:2

    Let us never be boastful, or challenging, or jealous toward one another. Help carry one another’s burdens; in that way you will fulfill the law of 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.

    What joy to see a family united in love!

    — The blessing of God rests upon it.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Lord,

    fill us with the resplendent light
    of your eternal love.
    May we love you above all things,
    and our brothers for your sake.
    Grant this through Christ our Lord.
    — Amen.

    ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)

    Let us praise the Lord.

    — And give him thanks.

    13 min
  • October 10th, 2026 – Midafternoon Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
    Ordinary: 659
    Complementary Psalter: 1295 (Series III, Midafternoon)
    Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1116 (Midafternoon)

    Midafternoon Prayer for Saturday 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

    My soul is thirsting for You my God

    My soul is thirsting for You,
    My soul is thirsting for You my God
    For God the living God.

    My soul is thirsting for You my God

    My soul is thirsting for You,
    My soul is thirsting for You my God
    For God the living God.

    My soul is thirsting for You my God

    My soul is thirsting for You,
    My soul is thirsting for You my God
    For God the living God.

    My soul is thirsting for You my God

    My soul is thirsting for You,
    My soul is thirsting for You my God
    For God the living God.

    Living God, holy One

    Fill my soul with love
    with Your holy love.
    Living God, holy One
    Fill my soul with love
    Fill my soul
    Fill my soul with love
    Fill my soul
    Fill my soul.

    𝄞"My Soul Is Thirsting for God" by Briege O'Hare And Marie Cox • Available on iTunes • Available for Purchase • Title: My Soul Is Thirsting for God; Text: adapted from Psalm 63; Artists: Briege O’Hare And Marie Cox; Used with permission. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    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 Micah 6:8

    You have been told, O man, what is good,

    and what the Lord requires of you:
    Only to do the right and to love goodness,
    and to walk humbly with your God.

    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.

    All your commands are a joy to me, Lord.

    — Never shall I forget your word.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Lord,

    make the peace we pray for a reality:
    may we live our days in quiet joy
    and, with the help of the Virgin Mary’s prayers,
    safely reach your kingdom.
    Grant us this through Christ our Lord.
    — Amen.

    ACCLAMATION (only added when praying in community)

    Let us praise the Lord.

    — And give him thanks.

    12 min
  • October 10th, 2026 – Evening Prayer I – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 632
    Proper of Seasons: 370
    Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 1081

    Christian Prayer:

    Ordinary: 694
    Proper of Seasons: 634
    Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 921

    Evening Prayer I 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 God, the source and fount of life

    Creating all things by your will,
    To give us joy you never cease
    The earth with wondrous gifts to fill.

    And when creation was complete,

    Repose for man you also blest
    By resting on the seventh day,
    That he might toil again refreshed.

    To fallen mortals grant the grace

    Of sorrow for each sin's offence,
    And courage to begin anew
    And strive for virtue's recompense.

    When Christ the Judge supreme appears

    To sift the present and the past,
    May we his servants thrill with joy
    And peace to gaze on him at last.

    O God of mercy, hear our prayer,

    With Christ, your Son, and Spirit blest,
    Transcendent Trinity in whom
    Created things all come to rest. Amen.

    𝄞"O God, the Source and Fount of Life" by Kathleen Lundquist • Title: O God, the Source and Fount of Life; Text: Rerum, Deus, fons omnium, Anon; Translation: St. Cecilia's Abbey, Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK; Tune: Chant, Mode I; Lumen Christi Hymnal; Artist: Kathleen Lundquist; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc.

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    Psalm 122

    Holy city Jerusalem
    You have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, 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.

    Ant. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    Jerusalem is built as a city

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

    Ant. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    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.

    Ant. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    For the peace of Jerusalem pray:

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

    Ant. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    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.

    Ant. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    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

    When you rose from the dead, Lord Jesus, you formed the Church into your new body and made of it the new Jerusalem, united in your Spirit. Give us peace in our day. Make all nations come to your Church to share your gifts in fellowship, that they may render you thanks without end and come to your eternal city.

    Ant. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

    Ant. 2 From the morning watch until night, I have waited trustingly for the Lord.

    Psalm 130

    A cry from the depths
    He himself will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:21).

    Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord,

    Lord, hear my voice!
    O let your ears be attentive
    to the voice of my pleading.

    Ant. From the morning watch until night, I have waited trustingly for the Lord.

    If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt,

    Lord, who would survive?
    But with you is found forgiveness:
    for this we revere you.

    Ant. From the morning watch until night, I have waited trustingly for the Lord.

    My soul is waiting for the Lord,

    I count on his word.
    My soul is longing for the Lord
    more than watchman for daybreak.
    Let the watchman count on daybreak
    and Israel on the Lord.

    Ant. From the morning watch until night, I have waited trustingly for the Lord.

    Because with the Lord there is mercy

    and fullness of redemption,
    Israel indeed he will redeem
    from all its iniquity.

    Ant. From the morning watch until night, I have waited trustingly for the Lord.

    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

    Listen with compassion to our prayers, Lord. The forgiveness of sins is yours. Do not look on the wrong we have done, but grant us your merciful kindness.

    Ant. From the morning watch until night, I have waited trustingly for the Lord.

    Ant. 3 Let everything in heaven and on earth bend the knee at the name of Jesus.

    Canticle – Philippians 2:6-11

    Christ, God’s holy servant

    Though he was in the form of God,

    Jesus did not deem equality with God
    something to be grasped at.

    Ant. Let everything in heaven and on earth bend the knee at the name of Jesus.

    Rather, he emptied himself

    and took the form of a slave,
    being born in the likeness of men.

    Ant. Let everything in heaven and on earth bend the knee at the name of Jesus.

    He was known to be of human estate,

    and it was thus that he humbled himself,
    obediently accepting even death,
    death on a cross!

    Ant. Let everything in heaven and on earth bend the knee at the name of Jesus.

    Because of this,

    God highly exalted him
    and bestowed on him the name
    above every other name,

    So that at Jesus’ name

    every knee must bend
    in the heavens, on the earth,
    and under the earth,
    and every tongue proclaim
    to the glory of God the Father:
    JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!

    Ant. Let everything in heaven and on earth bend the knee at the name of Jesus.

    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 everything in heaven and on earth bend the knee at the name of Jesus.

    READING 2 Peter 1:19-21

    We possess the prophetic message as something altogether reliable. Keep your attention closely fixed on it, as you would on a lamp shining in a dark place until the first streaks of dawn appear and the morning star rises in your hearts. First you must understand this: there is no prophecy contained in Scripture which is a personal interpretation. Prophecy has never been put forward by man’s willing it. It is rather that men impelled by the Holy Spirit have spoken under God’s influence.

    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

    From the rising of the sun to its setting, may the name of the Lord be praised.

    — From the rising of the sun to its setting, may the name of the Lord be praised.

    His splendor reaches far beyond the heavens;

    — may the name of the Lord be praised.

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

    — From the rising of the sun to its setting, may the name of the Lord be praised.

    CANTICLE OF MARY

    Ant. A certain man held a banquet and invited many; when it was time for the banquet to begin, he sent his servant to call his guests, for now the feast was ready, alleluia.

    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. A certain man held a banquet and invited many; when it was time for the banquet to begin, he sent his servant to call his guests, for now the feast was ready, alleluia.

    INTERCESSIONS

    Everyone who waits for the Lord finds joy. Now we pray to him:

    Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

    Faithful witness, first-born of the dead, you washed away our sins in your blood,

    — make us always remember your wonderful works.
    Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

    You called men to be heralds of your good news,

    — make them strong and faithful messengers of your kingdom.
    Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

    King of peace, send your Spirit on the leaders of the world,

    — turn their eyes toward the poor and suffering.
    Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

    Protect and defend those who are discriminated against because of race, color, class, language or religion,

    — that they may be accorded the rights and dignity which are theirs.
    Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

    May all who died in your love share in your happiness,

    — with Mary, our mother, and all your holy ones.
    Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.

    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

    Lord,

    our help and guide,
    make your love the foundation of our lives.
    May our love for you express itself
    in our eagerness to do good for others.
    Grant this 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.

    20 min
  • October 10th, 2026 – Night Prayer I – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours:
    Vol I, Page 1169
    Vol II, Page 1619
    Vol III, Page 1264
    Vol IV, Page 1233

    Christian Prayer:

    Page 1034

    Night Prayer after Evening Prayer I

    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.

    Lord Jesus, you healed the sick:

    Lord, have mercy
    — Lord have mercy

    Lord Jesus, you forgave sinners:

    Christ, have mercy.
    — Christ, have mercy.

    Lord Jesus, you give us yourself to heal us and bring us strength:

    Lord, have mercy
    — Lord have mercy

    HYMN

    Come, come to me all you whose hearts are weary.

    Come, come to me and I will give you rest.
    Come learn from me for I am gentle and lowly.
    Take my yoke upon you and your soul will be at rest.

    Come, come to me all you whose hearts are weary.

    Come, come to me and I will give you rest.
    Come learn from me for I am gentle and lowly.
    Take my yoke upon you and your soul will be at rest.

    Come, come to me all you whose hearts are weary.

    Come, come to me and I will give you rest.
    Come learn from me for I am gentle and lowly.
    Take my yoke upon you and your soul will be at rest.

    Take my yoke upon you and your soul will be at rest.

    𝄞"Come to Me" by Briege O'Hare And Marie Cox • Available on iTunes • Available for Purchase • ;Composed and arranged by: Briege O'Hare, OSC; Sung by: Marie Cox,RSM; (c) 1966 Briege O'Hare; Used by permission • Albums that contain this Hymn: Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer.

    Psalm 4

    Thanksgiving
    The resurrection of Christ was God’s supreme and wholly marvelous work (Saint Augustine).

    When I call, answer me, O God of justice;

    from anguish you released me, have mercy and hear me!

    O men, how long will your hearts be closed,

    will you love what is futile and seek what is false?

    It is the Lord who grants favors to those whom he loves;

    the Lord hears me whenever I call him.

    Fear him; do not sin: ponder on your bed and be still.

    Make justice your sacrifice, and trust in the Lord.

    “What can bring us happiness?” many say.

    Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord.

    You have put into my heart a greater joy

    than they have from abundance of corn and new wine.

    I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once

    for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

    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. Have mercy, Lord, and hear my prayer.

    Ant. 2 In the silent hours of night, bless the Lord.

    Psalm 134

    Evening prayer in the temple
    Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, small and great (Revelation 19:5).

    O come, bless the Lord,

    all you who serve the Lord,
    who stand in the house of the Lord,
    in the courts of the house of our God.

    Lift up your hands to the holy place

    and bless the Lord through the night.

    May the Lord bless you from Zion,

    he who made both heaven and 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.

    Ant. In the silent hours of night, bless the Lord.

    READING Deuteronomy 6:4-7

    Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today. Drill them into your children. Speak of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest.

    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,

    be with us throughout this night.
    When day comes may we rise from sleep
    to rejoice in the resurrection of your Christ,
    who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
    — 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

    Mary the Dawn, Christ the Perfect Day;

    Mary the Gate, Christ the Heav'nly Way!
    Mary the Root, Christ the Mystic Vine;
    Mary the Grape, Christ the Sacred Wine!
    Mary the Wheat-sheaf, Christ the Living Bread;
    Mary the Rose-Tree, Christ the Rose Blood-red!
    Mary the Font, Christ the Cleansing Flood;
    Mary the Chalice, Christ the Saving Blood!
    Mary the Temple, Christ the Temple's Lord;
    Mary the Shrine, Christ the God adored!
    Mary the Beacon, Christ the Haven's Rest;
    Mary the Mirror, Christ the Vision Blest!
    Mary the Mother, Christ the Mother's Son.
    Both ever blest while endless ages run.
    Amen.

    𝄞"Mary the Dawn" by Kathleen Lundquist • Title: Mary the Dawn; Album: Sing of Mary; Text: Medieval English text; Music: Gregorian Tone 4, setting by Paul Crossung; Artist: Kathleen Lundquist; Used with permission • Albums that contain this Hymn: Light in Our Darkness: Music for Advent and Christmas

    14 min
  • October 9th, 2026 – Invitatory – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Lord, open my lips.

    — And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

    Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.

    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, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.

    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, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.

    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, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.

    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, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.

    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, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.

    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, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.

    4 min
  • October 9th, 2026 – Office of Readings – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 615
    Proper of Seasons: 362
    Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1046

    Christian Prayer:

    Does not contain Office of Readings.

    Office of Readings for Friday 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

    1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me by the still waters.

    3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

    4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

    5 Thou preparest a table for me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

    6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of my Lord for ever.

    𝄞"Psalm 23" by Melinda Kirigin-Voss • Available on iTunes • Text from Psalm 23 King James Version; Used wih permission • Albums that contain this Hymn: Yesterday, Today, and Forever

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 I am worn out with crying, with longing for my God.

    Psalm 69

    I am consumed with zeal for your house
    They offered him a mixture of wine and gall (Matthew 27:34).

    I

    Save me, O God,

    for the waters have risen to my neck.

    I have sunk into the mud of the deep

    and there is no foothold.
    I have entered the waters of the deep
    and the waves overwhelm me.

    I am wearied with all my crying,

    my throat is parched.
    My eyes are wasted away
    from looking for my God.

    More numerous than the hairs on my head

    are those who hate me without cause.
    Those who attack me with lies
    are too much for my strength.

    How can I restore

    what I have never stolen?
    O God, you know my sinful folly;
    my sins you can see.

    Let those who hope in you not be put to shame

    through me, Lord of hosts:
    let not those who seek you be dismayed
    through me, God of Israel.

    It is for you that I suffer taunts,

    that shame covers my face,
    that I have become a stranger to my brothers,
    an alien to my own mother’s sons.
    I burn with zeal for your house
    and taunts against you fall on me.

    When I afflict my soul with fasting

    they make it a taunt against me.
    When I put on sackcloth in mourning
    then they make me a byword,
    the gossip of men at the gates,
    the subject of drunkards’ songs.

    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 am worn out with crying, with longing for my God.

    Ant. 2 I needed food and they gave me gall; I was parched with thirst and they gave me vinegar.

    II

    This is my prayer to you,

    my prayer for your favor.
    In your great love, answer me, O God,
    with your help that never fails:
    rescue me from sinking in the mud;
    save me from my foes.

    Save me from the waters of the deep

    lest the waves overwhelm me.
    Do not let the deep engulf me
    nor death close its mouth on me.

    Lord, answer, for your love is kind;

    in your compassion, turn towards me.
    Do not hide your face from your servant;
    answer quickly for I am in distress.
    Come close to my soul and redeem me;
    ransom me pressed by my foes.

    You know how they taunt and deride me;

    my oppressors are all before you.
    Taunts have broken my heart;
    I have reached the end of my strength.
    I looked in vain for compassion,
    for consolers; not one could I find.

    For food they gave me poison;

    in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

    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 needed food and they gave me gall; I was parched with thirst and they gave me vinegar.

    Ant. 3 Seek the Lord and you will live.

    III

    As for me in my poverty and pain

    let your help, O God, lift me up.

    I will praise God’s name with a song;

    I will glorify him with thanksgiving,
    a gift pleasing God more than oxen,
    more than beasts prepared for sacrifice.

    The poor when they see it will be glad

    and God-seeking hearts will revive;
    for the Lord listens to the needy
    and does not spurn his servants in their chains.
    Let the heavens and the earth give him praise,
    the sea and all its living creatures.

    For God will bring help to Zion

    and rebuild the cities of Judah
    and men shall dwell there in possession.
    The sons of his servants shall inherit it;
    those who love his name shall dwell there.

    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

    God our Father, to show the way of salvation, you chose that the standard of the cross should go before us, and you fulfilled the ancient prophecies in Christ’s Passover from death to life. Do not let us rouse your burning indignation by sin, but rather, through the contemplation of his wounds, make us burn with zeal for the honor of your Church and with grateful love for you.

    Ant. Seek the Lord and you will live.

    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 will teach us his ways.

    — And we will follow in his footsteps.

    READINGS

    First reading

    From the first letter of the apostle Paul to Timothy 
    6:1-10
    Concerning slaves and false teachers

    All under the yoke of slavery must regard their masters as worthy of full respect; otherwise the name of God and the church’s teaching suffer abuse. Those slaves whose masters are brothers in the faith must not take liberties with them on that account. They must perform their tasks even more faithfully, since those who will profit from their work are believers and beloved brothers.

    These are the things you must teach and preach. Whoever teaches in any other way, not holding to the sound doctrines of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching proper to true religion, should be recognized as both conceited and ignorant, a sick man in his passion for polemics and controversy. From these come envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions—in a word, the bickering of men with twisted minds who have lost all sense of truth. Such men value religion only as a means of personal gain.

    There is, of course, great gain in religion—provided one is content with a sufficiency. We brought nothing into this world, nor have we the power to take anything out. If we have food and clothing we have all that we need. Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and a trap. They are letting themselves be captured by foolish and harmful desires which drag men down to ruin and destruction. The love of money is the root of all evil. Some men in their passion for it have strayed from the faith, and have come to grief amid great pain.

    RESPONSORY Matthew 6:25; see 1 Timothy 6:8

    Do not worry about your life, and what you are to eat, nor about your body, and what you are to wear.

    — Surely life is worth more than food, and the body is more valuable than clothes.

    As long as we have food and clothing, we should be content.

    — Surely life is worth more than food, and the body is more valuable than clothes.

    Second reading

    From the first instruction by Saint Vincent of Lerins, priest
    The development of doctrine

    Is there to be no development of religion in the Church of Christ? Certainly, there is to be development and on the largest scale.

    Who can be so grudging to men, so full of hate for God, as to try to prevent it? But it must truly be development of the faith, not alteration of the faith. Development means that each thing expands to be itself, while alteration means that a thing is changed from one thing into another.

    The understanding, knowledge and wisdom of one and all, of individuals as well as of the whole Church, ought then to make great and vigorous progress with the passing of the ages and the centuries, but only along its own line of development, that is, with the same doctrine, the same meaning and the same import.

    The religion of souls should follow the law of development of bodies. Though bodies develop and unfold their component parts with the passing of the years, they always remain what they were. There is a great difference between the flower of childhood and the maturity of age, but those who become old are the very same people who were once young. Though the condition and appearance of one and the same individual may change, it is one and the same nature, one and the same person.

    The tiny members of unweaned children and the grown members of young men are still the same members. Men have the same number of limbs as children. Whatever develops at a later age was already present in seminal form; there is nothing new in old age that was not already latent in childhood.

    There is no doubt, then, that the legitimate and correct rule of development, the established and wonderful order of growth, is this: in older people the fullness of years always brings to completion those members and forms that the wisdom of the Creator fashioned beforehand in their earlier years.

    If, however, the human form were to turn into some shape that did not belong to its own nature, or even if something were added to the sum of its members or subtracted from it, the whole body would necessarily perish or become grotesque or at least be enfeebled. In the same way, the doctrine of the Christian religion should properly follow these laws of development, that is, by becoming firmer over the years, more ample in the course of time, more exalted as it advances in age.

    In ancient times our ancestors sowed the good seed in the harvest field of the Church. It would be very wrong and unfitting if we, their descendants, were to reap, not the genuine wheat of truth but the intrusive growth of error.

    On the contrary, what is right and fitting is this: there should be no inconsistency between first and last, but we should reap true doctrine from the growth of true teaching, so that when, in the course of time, those first sowings yield an increase it may flourish and be tended in our day also.

    RESPONSORY Deuteronomy 4:1, 2; John 6:63

    Israel, listen to the statutes and decrees which I am teaching you.

    — Do not add to what I command you, nor subtract from it.

    The words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

    — Do not add to what I command you, nor subtract from it.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty ever-living God,

    who in the abundance of your kindness
    surpass the merits and the desires
    of those who entreat you,
    pour out your mercy upon us
    to pardon what conscience dreads
    and to give what prayer does not dare to ask.
    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.

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

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
    Ordinary: 654
    All from the Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1086

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:

    Ordinary: 618
    All from the Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1050

    Christian Prayer:

    Ordinary: 689
    All from the Psalter: Friday, Week III, 906

    Morning Prayer for Friday 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

    Eternal Glory of the sky,

    Blest hope of frail humanity,
    The Father’s sole begotten One,
    Yet born a spotless virgin’s Son!

    Uplift us with Thine arm of might,

    And let our hearts rise pure and bright,
    And, ardent in God’s praises, pay
    The thanks we owe him every day.

    The day-star’s rays are glittering clear,

    And tell that day itself is near:
    The shadows of the night depart;
    Thou, holy Light, illume the heart!

    Within our senses ever dwell,

    And worldly darkness thence expel;
    Long as the days of life endure,
    Preserve our souls devout and pure.

    The faith that first must be possessed,

    Root deep within our inmost breast;
    And joyous hope in second place,
    Then charity, Thy greatest grace.

    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 You alone, I have grieved by my sin; have pity on me, O Lord.

    Psalm 51

    O God, have mercy on me
    Your inmost being must be renewed, and you must put on a new man (Ephesians 4:23-24).

    Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.

    In your compassion blot out my offense.
    O wash me more and more from my guilt
    and cleanse me from my sin.

    My offenses truly I know them;

    my sin is always before me
    Against you, you alone, have I sinned;
    what is evil in your sight I have done.

    That you may be justified when you give sentence

    and be without reproach when you judge.
    O see, in guilt I was born,
    a sinner was I conceived.

    Indeed you love truth in the heart;

    then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom.
    O purify me, then I shall be clean;
    O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow.

    Make me hear rejoicing and gladness,

    that the bones you have crushed may revive.
    From my sins turn away your face
    and blot out all my guilt.

    A pure heart create for me, O God,

    put a steadfast spirit within me.
    Do not cast me away from your presence,
    nor deprive me of your holy spirit.

    Give me again the joy of your help;

    with a spirit of fervor sustain me,
    that I may teach transgressors your ways
    and sinners may return to you.

    O rescue me, God, my helper,

    and my tongue shall ring out your goodness.
    O Lord, open my lips
    and my mouth shall declare your praise.

    For in sacrifice you take no delight,

    burnt offering from me you would refuse,
    my sacrifice, a contrite spirit,
    a humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn.

    In your goodness, show favor to Zion:

    rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
    Then you will be pleased with lawful sacrifice,
    holocausts offered on your altar.

    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, he who knew no sin was made sin for us, to save us and restore us to your friendship. Look upon our contrite heart and afflicted spirit and heal our troubled conscience, so that in the joy and strength of the Holy Spirit we may proclaim your praise and glory before all the nations.

    Ant. You alone, I have grieved by my sin; have pity on me, O Lord.

    Ant. 2 Truly we know our offenses, Lord, for we have sinned against you.

    Canticle – Jeremiah 14:17-21

    The lament of the people in war and famine
    The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the Good News (Mark 1:15).

    Let my eyes stream with tears

    day and night, without rest,
    over the great destruction which overwhelms
    the virgin daughter of my people,
    over her incurable wound.

    If I walk out into the field,

    look! those slain by the sword;
    If I enter the city,
    look! those consumed by hunger.
    Even the prophet and the priest
    forage in a land they know not.

    Have you cast Judah off completely?

    Is Zion loathsome to you?
    Why have you struck us a blow
    that cannot be healed?

    We wait for peace, to no avail;

    for a time of healing, but terror comes instead.
    We recognize, O Lord, our wickedness,
    the guilt of our fathers;
    that we have sinned against you.

    For your name’s sake spurn us not,

    disgrace not the throne of your glory;
    remember your covenant with us, and break it not.

    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. Truly we know our offenses, Lord, for we have sinned against you.

    Ant. 3 The Lord is God; we are his people, the flock he shepherds.

    Psalm 100

    The joyful song of those entering God’s temple
    The Lord calls his ransomed people to sing songs of victory (Saint Athanasius).

    Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

    Serve the Lord with gladness.
    Come before him, singing for joy.

    Know that he, the Lord, is God.

    He made us, we belong to him,
    we are his people, the sheep of his flock.

    Go within his gates, giving thanks.

    Enter his courts with songs of praise.
    Give thanks to him and bless his name.

    Indeed, how good is the Lord,

    eternal his merciful love.
    He is faithful from age to age.

    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

    God, devoted to us as a Father, you created us as a sign of your power and elected us your people to show your goodness, accept the thanks your children offer that all men may enter your courts praising you in song.

    Ant. The Lord is God; we are his people, the flock he shepherds.

    READING 2 Corinthians 12:9b-10

    I willingly boast of my weakness, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I am content with weakness, with mistreatment, with distress, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ; for when I am powerless, it is then that I am strong.

    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

    At daybreak, be merciful to me.

    — At daybreak, be merciful to me.

    Make known to me the path that I must walk.

    — Be merciful to me.

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

    — At daybreak, be merciful to me.

    CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

    Ant. The Lord has come to his people and set them free.

    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. The Lord has come to his people and set them free.

    INTERCESSIONS

    Raising our eyes to Christ, who was born and died and rose again for his people, let us cry out:

    Save those you have redeemed by your blood, Lord.

    Blessed are you, Jesus, redeemer of mankind; you did not hesitate to undergo your passion and death,

    — to redeem us by your precious blood.
    Save those you have redeemed by your blood, Lord.

    You promised that you would provide living water, the fountain of eternal life,

    — pour forth your Spirit upon all men.
    Save those you have redeemed by your blood, Lord.

    You send disciples to preach the Gospel to all nations,

    — help them to extend the victory of your cross.
    Save those you have redeemed by your blood, Lord.

    You have given the sick and the suffering a share in your cross,

    — give them patience and strength.
    Save those you have redeemed by your blood, 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

    Father all-powerful,

    let your radiance dawn in our lives,
    that we may walk in the light of your law
    with you as our leader.
    We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
    who lives and reigns with you and 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.

    17 min

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