Divine Office Night Prayer (Compline)

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  • October 28th, 2026 – Midday Prayer – Feast – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 623
    Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 867 (Midday)
    Common of the Apostles: 1682 (reading)
    Proper of Saints: 1514 (concluding prayer)

    Midday Prayer for Feast of Saints Jude and Simon, Apostles, 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

    Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

    Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
    Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
    God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

    Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,

    casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
    cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
    which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

    Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,

    though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
    only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
    perfect in power, in love and purity.

    Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

    All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
    Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
    God in three persons, blessed Trinity.

    𝄞"Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty" by Rebecca Hincke • Available for Purchase • Musical Score • Title: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty; Text: Reginald Heber Music: John B. Dykes Tune: NICAEA; Recording copyright 2016 Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 4

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 I have pondered my ways and turned back to your teaching.

    Psalm 119

    VIII (Heth)

    My part, I have resolved, O Lord,

    is to obey your word.
    With all my heart I implore your favor;
    show the mercy of your promise.

    I have pondered over my ways

    and returned to your will.
    I made haste and did not delay
    to obey your commands.

    Though the nets of the wicked ensnared me

    I remembered your law.
    At midnight I will rise and thank you
    for your just decrees.

    I am a friend of all who revere you,

    who obey your precepts.
    Lord, your love fills the earth.
    Teach me your commands.

    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, may the fulfillment of your law be our aim in life, so that you yourself may be our inheritance, and we your chosen possession for ever.

    Ant. I have pondered my ways and turned back to your teaching.

    Ant. 2 I tremble with fear, O Lord; turn to me and hear me.

    Psalm 55

    Against a friend proved traitor
    Jesus was seized with fear and distress (Mark 14:33).

    I

    O God, listen to my prayer,

    do not hide from my pleading,
    attend to me and reply;
    with my cares, I cannot rest.

    I tremble at the shouts of the foe,

    at the cries of the wicked;
    for they bring down evil upon me.
    They assail me with fury.

    My heart is stricken within me,

    death’s terror is on me,
    trembling and fear fall upon me
    and horror overwhelms me.

    O that I had wings like a dove

    to fly away and be at rest.
    So I would escape far away
    and take refuge in the desert.

    I would hasten to find a shelter

    from the raging wind,
    from the destructive storm, O Lord,
    and from their plotting tongues.

    For I can see nothing but violence

    and strife in the city.
    Night and day they patrol
    high on the city walls.

    It is full of wickedness and evil;

    it is full of sin.
    Its streets are never free
    from tyranny and deceit.

    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 tremble with fear, O Lord; turn to me and hear me.

    Ant. 3 I shall cry to God for help, and the Lord will come to save me.

    II

    If this had been done by an enemy

    I could bear his taunts.
    If a rival had risen against me,
    I could hide from him.

    But it is you, my own companion,

    my intimate friend!
    How close was the friendship between us.
    We walked together in harmony
    in the house of God.

    As for me, I will cry to God

    and the Lord will save me.
    Evening, morning and at noon
    I will cry and lament.

    He will deliver my soul in peace

    in the attack against me:
    for those who fight me are many,
    but he hears my voice.

    God will hear and will humble them,

    the eternal judge:
    for they will not amend their ways.
    They have no fear of God.

    The traitor has turned against his friends;

    he has broken his word.
    His speech is softer than butter,
    but war is in his heart.
    His words are smoother than oil,
    but they are naked swords.

    Entrust your cares to the Lord

    and he will support you.
    He will never allow
    the just man to stumble.

    But you, O God, will bring them down

    to the pit of death.
    Deceitful and bloodthirsty men
    shall not live half their days.

    O Lord, I will trust in you.

    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, you were rejected by your people, betrayed by the kiss of a friend, and deserted by your disciples. Give us the confidence that you had in the Father, and our salvation will be assured.

    Ant. I shall cry to God for help, and the Lord will come to save me.

    READING Acts 5:12a, 14

    Through the hands of the apostles, many signs and wonders occurred among the people. Nevertheless more and more believers, men and women in great numbers, were continually added to the Lord.

    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 Apostles held fast to Christ’s message.

    — They kept the precepts he gave them.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    O God,

    who by the blessed Apostles
    have brought us to acknowledge your name,
    graciously grant, through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude,
    that the Church may constantly grow
    by increase of the peoples who believe in you.
    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.

    12 min
  • October 28th, 2026 – Midafternoon Prayer – Feast – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 623
    Proper of Saints: 1514 (concluding prayer)
    Complementary Psalter: 1259 (Series III, Midafternoon)
    Note: Instead of Psalm 126, Psalm 129 is used

    Midafternoon Prayer for the Feast of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles using the 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

    Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the king of creation!

    O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
    Let all who hear, now to his temple draw near;
    Joining in glad adoration.

    Praise to the Lord, who over all things is wondrously reigning;

    And, as on wings of an eagle, uplifting, sustaining.
    Have you not seen all that is needful has been
    Sent by his gracious ordaining?

    Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;

    Surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
    Ponder anew what the Almighty can do
    As with his love he befriends you.

    Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore him!

    All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him.
    Let the Amen sound from his people again,
    Gladly forever adore Him.

    𝄞"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" by Rebecca Hincke • Musical Score • Title: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; Text: Lobe den Herren, den machtigen Konig der Ehren, Joachim Neunter; Translation: Catherine Winkworth; Tune: 17th c. German; Artist: Rebecca Hincke; Copyright 2016 Surgeworks • Albums that contain this Hymn: Divine Office

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 By your trusting acceptance of trials, you will gain true life.

    Psalm 129

    God’s people reaffirm their trust in time of affliction
    The voice of the Church lamenting its suffering is heard in this psalm (Saint Augustine).

    “They have pressed me hard from my youth,”

    this is Israel’s song.
    “They have pressed me hard from my youth
    but could never destroy me.

    They ploughed my back like ploughmen,

    drawing long furrows.
    But the Lord, who is just, has destroyed
    the yoke of the wicked.”

    Let them be shamed and routed,

    those who hate Zion!
    Let them be like grass on the roof
    that withers before it flowers.

    With that no reaper fills his arms,

    no binder makes his sheaves
    and those passing by will not say:
    “On you the Lord’s blessing!”

    “We bless you in the name 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 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.

    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;
    the 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. By your trusting acceptance of trials, you will gain true life.

    READING Acts 5:41-42

    The apostles left the Sanhedrin full of joy that they had been judged worthy of ill-treatment for the sake of the Name. Day after day, both in the temple and at home, they never stopped preaching and proclaiming the good news of Jesus the Messiah.

    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.

    Rejoice and be glad, says the Lord.

    — For your names are written in heaven.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    O God,

    who by the blessed Apostles
    have brought us to acknowledge your name,
    graciously grant, through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude,
    that the Church may constantly grow
    by increase of the peoples who believe in you.
    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 28th, 2026 – Evening Prayer – Feast – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 632
    Proper of Saints: 1514
    Common of the Apostles: 1684 (Psalms and canticle)

    Christian Prayer:

    Ordinary: 694
    Proper of Saints: 1299
    Common of the Apostles: 1392 (Psalms and canticle)

    Evening Prayer for the Feast of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles

    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

    Let heaven now resound with praise,

    And earth reecho with its joy,
    To celebrate with melody
    The triumph of the chosen Twelve.

    O holy judges of the world,

    Its truest light and trusted guides,
    Incline your ears to our poor prayer
    Arising from our grateful hearts.

    To you entrusted was the pow’r

    Of binding and of loosing sin,
    With but a word, we humbly pray,
    From bonds of trespass set us free.

    All maladies and evil harm

    At your command were soon dispelled,
    Restore our health of soul anew
    Enrich us with all virtue’s grace.

    So that when Christ our Judge shall come

    And time and space shall be no more,
    He may bestow on us a share
    Of heaven’s bliss that has no end.

    All glory to the Father be,

    All glory to his only Son,
    And to the Holy Spirit blest,
    Both now and in eternity. Amen.

    𝄞"Let Heaven Now Resound With Praise" by Kathleen Lundquist • Title: Let Heaven Now Resound With Praise; Text: Exsultet caelum laudibus, ca. 10th c.; Tr. the Benedictines of Saint Cecilia’s Abbey, Ryde, UK; Tune: Chant, Mode III; Liber Hymnarius; Artist: Kathleen Lundquist; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc.

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 You are the men who have stood by me in my time of trial.

    Psalm 116

    Thanksgiving in the Temple
    Through Christ let us offer God a continual sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15).

    I trusted, even when I said:

    I am sorely afflicted,
    and when I said in my alarm:
    No man can be trusted.

    How can I repay the Lord

    for his goodness to me?
    The cup of salvation I will raise;
    I will call on the Lord’s name.

    My vows to the Lord I will fulfill

    before all his people.
    O precious in the eyes of the Lord
    is the death of his faithful.

    Your servant, Lord, your servant am I;

    you have loosened my bonds.
    A thanksgiving sacrifice I make;
    I will call on the Lord’s name.

    My vows to the Lord I will fulfill

    before all his people,
    in the courts of the house of the Lord,
    in your midst, O 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.

    Ant. You are the men who have stood by me in my time of trial.

    Ant. 2 I have lived among you as one who ministers to others.

    Psalm 126

    Joyful hope in God
    Just as you share in sufferings so you will share in the divine glory (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. I have lived among you as one who ministers to others.

    Ant. 3 I no longer call you servants, but my friends, for I have shared with you everything I have heard from my Father.

    Canticle – Ephesians 1:3-10

    God our Savior

    Praised be the God and Father

    of our Lord Jesus Christ,
    who has bestowed on us in Christ
    every spiritual blessing in the heavens.

    God chose us in him

    before the world began
    to be holy
    and blameless in his sight.

    He predestined us

    to be his adopted sons through Jesus Christ,
    such was his will and pleasure,
    that all might praise the glorious favor
    he has bestowed on us in his beloved.

    In him and through his blood, we have been redeemed,

    and our sins forgiven,
    so immeasurably generous
    is God’s favor to us.

    God has given us the wisdom

    to understand fully the mystery,
    the plan he was pleased
    to decree in Christ.

    A plan to be carried out

    in Christ, in the fulness of time,
    to bring all things into one in him,
    in the heavens and on 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. I no longer call you servants, but my friends, for I have shared with you everything I have heard from my Father.

    READING Ephesians 4:11-13

    Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers in roles of service for the faithful to build up the body of Christ, till we become one in faith and in the knowledge of God’s Son, and form that perfect man who is Christ come to full stature.

    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

    Tell all the nations how glorious God is.

    — Tell all the nations how glorious God is.

    Make known his wonders to every people.

    — How glorious God is.

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

    — Tell all the nations how glorious God is.

    CANTICLE OF MARY

    Ant. When all things are made new, and the Son of Man is enthroned in majesty, you will sit in judgment over the twelve tribes of Israel.

    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. When all things are made new, and the Son of Man is enthroned in majesty, you will sit in judgment over the twelve tribes of Israel.

    INTERCESSIONS

    My brothers, we build on the foundation of the apostles. Let us pray to our almighty Father for his holy people and say:

    Be mindful of your Church, O Lord.

    Father, you wanted your Son to be seen first by the apostles after the resurrection from the dead,

    — we ask you to make us his witnesses to the farthest corners of the world.
    Be mindful of your Church, O Lord.

    You sent your Son to preach the good news to the poor,

    — help us to preach this Gospel to every creature.
    Be mindful of your Church, O Lord.

    You sent your Son to sow the seed of unending life,

    — grant that we who work at sowing the seed may share the joy of the harvest.
    Be mindful of your Church, O Lord.

    You sent your Son to reconcile all men to you through his blood,

    — help us all to work toward achieving this reconciliation.
    Be mindful of your Church, O Lord.

    Your Son sits at your right hand in heaven,

    — let the dead enter your kingdom of joy.
    Be mindful of your Church, O 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

    O God,

    who by the blessed Apostles
    have brought us to acknowledge your name,
    graciously grant, through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude,
    that the Church may constantly grow
    by increase of the peoples who believe in you.
    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.

    15 min
  • October 28th, 2026 – Night Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours:
    Vol I, Page 1180
    Vol II, Page 1638
    Vol III, Page 1280
    Vol IV, Page 1244

    Christian Prayer:

    Page 1047

    General instruction:

    Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight.

    Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning to best make use of our time together in prayer.

    Night Prayer for Wednesday

    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.

    I confess to almighty God,

    and to you, my brothers and sisters,
    that I have greatly sinned,
    in my thoughts and in my words,
    in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
       And, striking your breast, say:
    through my fault, through my fault,
    through my most grievous fault;
       Then continue:
    therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin,
    all the Angels and Saints,
    and you, my brothers and sisters,
    to pray for me to the Lord our God.
       With a priest present, this absolution will be given:
    May almighty God have mercy on us,
    forgive us our sins,
    and bring us to everlasting life.
       The people reply: Amen

    HYMN

    Before the ending of the day,

    Creator of the world we pray,
    that with your constant favor
    thou be our guard and keeper now.

    From harmful dreams defend our sight,

    from fears and terrors of the night;
    withhold from us our dark desires,
    Prevent us from eternal fire.

    O Father, this we ask be done,

    through Jesus Christ Your only Son:
    who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
    shall live and reign eternally.

    Amen.

    𝄞"Before the Ending of the Day" by Johanna Montealto • Title: Before The Ending of The Day; Lyric: St. Ambrose; Translation: John Mason Neale (1818-1866), 1851; Music: Te lucis ante terminum (Plainsong Mode viii); Artist: Johanna Montealto; Copyright 2016 Surgeworks • Albums that contain this Hymn: Divine Office

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 Lord God, be my refuge and my strength.

    Psalm 31:1-6

    Trustful prayer in adversity
    Father, into your hands I commend my spirit (Luke 23:46).

    In you, O Lord, I take refuge.

    Let me never be put to shame.
    In your justice, set me free,
    hear me and speedily rescue me.

    Be a rock of refuge for me,

    a mighty stronghold to save me,
    for you are my rock, my stronghold.
    For your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.

    Release me from the snares they have hidden

    for you are my refuge, Lord.
    Into your hands I commend my spirit.
    It is you who will redeem me, 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.

    Ant. Lord God, be my refuge and my strength.

    Ant. 2 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord.

    Psalm 130

    A cry from the depths
    He 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.

    If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt,

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

    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.

    Because with the Lord there is mercy

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

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

    READING Ephesians 4:26-27

    If you are angry, let it be without sin. The sun must not go down on your wrath; do not give the devil a chance to work on you.

    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 Jesus Christ,

    you have given your followers
    an example of gentleness and humility,
    a task that is easy, a burden that is light.
    Accept the prayers and work of this day,
    and give us the rest that will strengthen us
    to render more faithful service to you
    who live and reign 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

    Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you.

    Blessed are you among women and
    Blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
    Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
    now and at the hour of our death.

    9 min
  • November 1st, 2026 – About Today – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    November 1

    All Saints Day

    Solemnity

    “See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are,” (1 John 3:1). [1][2]

    Today is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation. The Church honors all those who are with God, the innumerable men and women who chose fidelity to Christ. As we seek to implement the new evangelization, we can look to the saints as an example of evangelical zeal and Christian witness. According to a recent article published by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, ten saints who were particularly great evangelizers include; Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Jerome, St. Augustine, St. Patrick, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Francis Xavier, St. Juan Diego, St. Daniel Comboni, and St. Therese of the Child Jesus.[3][4]

    Written by Sarah Ciotti

    Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD
    [1] Revised Standard Version, s.v., “John, The First Letter of.”
    [2] Benedict XVI, Homily, November 1, 2006.
    [3] Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, The Martyrology of the Monastery of the Ascension, 2008.
    [4] Jeannine Marino, For All Saints Day and The Year of Faith: ‘Ten Saints Who Were Great Evangelizers,’ October 22, 2012.

    2 min
  • November 1st, 2026 – Invitatory – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Lord, open my lips.

    — And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

    Ant. Come, let us worship God whose praises are sung in the assembly of the saints.

    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 worship God whose praises are sung in the assembly of the saints.

    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 worship God whose praises are sung in the assembly of the saints.

    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 worship God whose praises are sung in the assembly of the saints.

    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 worship God whose praises are sung in the assembly of the saints.

    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 worship God whose praises are sung in the assembly of the saints.

    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 worship God whose praises are sung in the assembly of the saints.

    4 min
  • November 1st, 2026 – Office of Readings – Solemnity – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 615
    All from the Proper of Saints: 1520

    Christian Prayer:

    Does not contain Office of Readings

    Office of Readings for the Solemnity of All Saints

    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! round the throne, a glorious band,

    The saints in countless myriads stand;
    Of every tongue redeemed to God,
    Arrayed in garments washed in blood,
    Alleluia.

    Through tribulation great they came;

    They bore the cross, despised the shame;
    From all their labors now they rest,
    In God’s eternal glory blest,
    Alleluia.

    They see their Savior face to face;

    And sing the triumphs of His grace;
    Him day and night, they ceaseless praise,
    To Him their loud thanksgiving raise,
    Alleluia.

    “Worthy the Lamb, for sinners slain,

    Through endless years to live and reign;
    Thou hast redeemed us by Thy blood,
    And made us kings and priests to God.”
    Alleluia.

    O may we tread the sacred road

    That saints and holy martyrs trod;
    Wage to the end the glorious strife,
    And win, like them, a crown of life,
    Alleluia.

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    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 How great is your name, O Lord, for with glory and honor you have crowned your saints; you have set them over the works of your hands.

    Psalm 8

    How great is your name, O Lord our God,

    through all the earth!

    Your majesty is praised above the heavens;

    on the lips of children and of babes
    you have found praise to foil your enemy,
    to silence the foe and the rebel.

    When I see the heavens, the work of your hands,

    the moon and the stars which you arranged,
    what is man that you should keep him in mind,
    mortal man that you care for him?

    Yet you have made him little less than a god;

    with glory and honor you crowned him,
    gave him power over the works of your hands,
    put all things under his feet.

    All of them, sheep and cattle,

    yes, even the savage beasts,
    birds of the air, and fish
    that make their way through the waters.

    How great is your name, O Lord our God

    through all 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.

    Ant. How great is your name, O Lord, for with glory and honor you have crowned your saints; you have set them over the works of your hands.

    Ant. 2 Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.

    Psalm 15

    Lord, who shall be admitted to your tent

    and dwell on your holy mountain?

    He who walks without fault;

    he who acts with justice
    and speaks the truth from his heart;
    he who does not slander with his tongue;

    He who does no wrong to his brother,

    who casts no slur on his neighbor,
    who holds the godless in disdain,
    but honors those who fear the Lord;

    he who keeps his pledge, come what may;

    who takes no interest on a loan
    and accepts no bribes against the innocent.
    Such a man will stand firm forever.

    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 the pure of heart, for they shall see God.

    Ant. 3 You have shown your saints the path of life, you have filled them with joy in your presence, O Lord.

    Psalm 16

    Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you.

    I say to the Lord: “You are my God.
    My happiness lies in you alone.”

    He has put into my heart a marvelous love

    for the faithful ones who dwell in his land.
    Those who choose other gods increase their sorrows.
    Never will I offer their offerings of blood.
    Never will I take their name upon my lips.

    O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup;

    it is you yourself who are my prize.
    The lot marked out for me is my delight:
    welcome indeed the heritage that falls to me!

    I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel,

    who even at night directs my heart.
    I keep the Lord ever in my sight:
    since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.

    And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad;

    even my body shall rest in safety.
    For you will not leave my soul among the dead,
    nor let your beloved know decay.

    You will show me the path of life,

    the fullness of joy in your presence,
    at your right hand happiness 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. You have shown your saints the path of life, you have filled them with joy in your presence, O Lord.

    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.

    Look to the Lord and be enlightened.

    —And never let your faces be ashamed.

    READINGS

    First reading

    From the book of Revelation
    5:1-14
    You redeemed us for God from every tribe and tongue, people and nation.

    In the right hand of the One who sat on the throne I saw a scroll. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals. Then I saw a mighty angel who proclaimed in a loud voice: “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could be found to open the scroll or examine its contents. I wept bitterly because no one could be found worthy to open or examine the scroll. One of the elders said to me: “Do not weep. The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has won the right by his victory to open the scroll with the seven seals.”

    Then, between the throne with the four living creatures and the elders, I saw a Lamb standing, a Lamb that had been slain. He had seven horns and seven eyes; these eyes are the seven spirits of God, sent to all parts of the world. The Lamb came and received the scroll from the right hand of the One who sat on the throne.

    When he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Along with their harps, the elders were holding vessels of gold filled with aromatic spices, which were the prayers of God’s holy people. This is the new hymn they sang:

    “Worthy are you to receive the scroll

    and break open its seals,
    for you were slain.
    With your blood you purchased for God
    men of every race and tongue,
    of every people and nation.
    You made of them a kingdom,
    and priests to serve our God,
    and they shall reign on the earth.”

    As my vision continued, I heard the voices of many angels who surrounded the throne and the living creatures and the elders. They were countless in number, thousands and tens of thousands, and they all cried out:

    “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain

    to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength,
    honor and glory and praise!”

    Then I heard the voices of every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea; everything in the universe cried aloud:

    “To the One seated on the throne, and to the Lamb,

    be praise and honor, glory and might,
    forever and ever!”

    The four living creatures answered, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

    RESPONSORY Revelation 11:17; Psalm 145:10

    We give you thanks, Lord God Almighty,

    who is, who was and who is to come,
    —for you have begun your reign,
    And now the time has come to reward your servants and your saints.

    May all creation praise you, O Lord;

    may all your saints bless you.
    —for you have begun your reign,
    And now the time has come to reward your servants and your saints.

    Second reading

    From a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot
    Let us make haste to our brethren who are awaiting us.

    Why should our praise and glorification, or even the celebration of this feast day mean anything to the saints? What do they care about earthly honors when their heavenly Father honors them by fulfilling the faithful promise of the Son? What does our commendation mean to them? The saints have no need of honor from us; neither does our devotion add the slightest thing to what is theirs. Clearly, if we venerate their memory, it serves us, not them. But I tell you, when I think of them, I feel myself inflamed by a tremendous yearning.

    Calling the saints to mind inspires, or rather arouses in us, above all else, a longing to enjoy their company, so desirable in itself. We long to share in the citizenship of heaven, to dwell with the spirits of the blessed, to join the assembly of patriarchs, the ranks of the prophets, the council of apostles, the great host of martyrs, the noble company of confessors and the choir of virgins. In short, we long to be united in happiness with all the saints. But our dispositions change. The Church of all the first followers of Christ awaits us, but we do nothing about it. The saints want us to be with them, and we are indifferent. The souls of the just await us, and we ignore them.

    Come, brothers, let us at length spur ourselves on. We must rise again with Christ, we must seek the world which is above and set our mind on the things of heaven. Let us long for those who are longing for us, hasten to those who are waiting for us, and ask those who look for our coming to intercede for us. We should not only want to be with the saints, we should also hope to possess their happiness. While we desire to be in their company, we must also earnestly seek to share in their glory. Do not imagine that there is anything harmful in such an ambition as this; there is no danger in setting our hearts on such glory.

    When we commemorate the saints we are inflamed with another yearning: that Christ our life may also appear to us as he appeared to them and that we may one day share in his glory. Until then we see him, not as he is, but as he became for our sake. He is our head, crowned, not with glory, but with the thorns of our sins. As members of that head, crowned with thorns, we should be ashamed to live in luxury; his purple robes are a mockery rather than an honor. When Christ comes again, his death shall no longer be proclaimed, and we shall know that we also have died, and that our life is hidden with him. The glorious head of the Church will appear and his glorified members will shine in splendor with him, when he forms this lowly body anew into such glory as belongs to himself, its head.

    Therefore, we should aim at attaining this glory with a wholehearted and prudent desire. That we may rightly hope and strive for such blessedness, we must above all seek the prayers of the saints. Thus, what is beyond our own powers to obtain will be granted through their intercession.

    RESPONSORY Revelation 19:5,6; Psalm 33:1

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

    —for the Lord God Almighty has begun his reign.

    Sing for joy, God’s chosen ones,

    let all the saints give him fitting praise.
    —For the Lord God Almighty has begun his reign.

    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,

    by whose gift we venerate in one celebration
    the merits of all the Saints, bestow on us, we pray,
    through the prayers of so many intercessors,
    an abundance of the reconciliation with you
    for which we earnestly long.
    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.

    23 min
  • November 1st, 2026 – Morning Prayer – Solemnity – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 618
    Proper of Saints: 1529
    Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week 1, 652

    Christian Prayer:

    Ordinary: 689
    Proper of Saints: 1304
    Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week 1, 707

    Morning Prayer for the Solemnity of All Saints

    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

    Sing with all the sons of glory,

    Sing the resurrection song!
    Death and sorrow, earth's dark story,
    To the former days belong.
    All around the clouds are breaking,
    Soon the storms of time shall cease;
    In God's likeness, man awaking,
    Knows the everlasting peace.

    O what glory, far exceeding

    All that eye has yet perceived!
    Holiest hearts for ages pleading,
    Never that full joy conceived.
    God has promised, Christ prepares it,
    There on high our welcome waits;
    Every humble spirit shares it,
    Christ has passed th'eternal gates.

    Life eternal! heav'n rejoices:

    Jesus lives who once was dead;
    Join, O man, the deathless voices;
    Child of God, lift up thy head!
    Patriarchs from the distant ages,
    Saints all longing for their heaven.
    Prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages,
    All await the glory given.

    Life eternal! O what wonders

    Crowd on faith; what joy unknown,
    When, amidst earth's closing thunders,
    Saints shall stand before the throne!
    O to enter that bright portal,
    See that glowing firmament,
    Know, with thee, O God immortal,
    "Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent!"

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    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 The saints find their home in the kingdom of heaven; their life is eternal peace, alleluia.

    Psalm 63

    A soul thirsting for God
    Whoever has left the darkness of sin, yearns for God.

    O God, you are my God, for you I long;

    for you my soul is thirsting.
    My body pines for you
    like a dry, weary land without water.
    So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
    to see your strength and your glory.

    For your love is better than life,

    my lips will speak your praise.
    So I will bless you all my life,
    in your name I will lift up my hands.
    My soul shall be filled as with a banquet,
    my mouth shall praise you with joy.

    On my bed I remember you.

    On you I muse through the night
    for you have been my help;
    in the shadow of your wings I rejoice.
    My soul clings to you;
    your right hand holds me fast.

    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.

    Ant. The saints find their home in the kingdom of heaven; their life is eternal peace, alleluia.

    Ant. 2 Saints of the Lord, sing praise to the Lord for ever.

    Canticle — Daniel 3:57-88, 56

    Let all creatures praise the Lord
    All you servants of the Lord, sing praise to him (Revelation 19:5).

    Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.

    Praise and exalt him above all forever.
    Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord.
    You heavens, bless the Lord.
    All you waters above the heavens, bless the Lord.
    All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.
    Sun and moon, bless the Lord.
    Stars of heaven, bless the Lord.

    Every shower and dew, bless the Lord.

    All you winds, bless the Lord.
    Fire and heat, bless the Lord.
    Cold and chill, bless the Lord.
    Dew and rain, bless the Lord.
    Frost and chill, bless the Lord.
    Ice and snow, bless the Lord.
    Nights and days, bless the Lord.
    Light and darkness, bless the Lord.
    Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord.

    Let the earth bless the Lord.

    Praise and exalt him above all forever.
    Mountains and hills, bless the Lord.
    Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord.
    You springs, bless the Lord.
    Seas and rivers, bless the Lord.
    You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord.
    All you birds of the air, bless the Lord.
    All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord.
    You sons of men, bless the Lord.

    O Israel, bless the Lord.

    Praise and exalt him above all forever.
    Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord.
    Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
    Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord.
    Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord.
    Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, bless the Lord.
    Praise and exalt him above all forever.

    Let us bless the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

    Let us praise and exalt him above all forever.
    Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven.
    Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever.

    Ant. Saints of the Lord, sing praise to the Lord for ever.

    Ant. 3 Sing a hymn of praise in honor of the saints, the children of Israel whom God has chosen as his own; celebrate the glory of all his holy ones.

    Psalm 149

    The joy of God’s holy people.
    Let the sons of the Church, the children of the new people, rejoice in Christ, their King (Hesychius).

    Sing a new song to the Lord,

    his praise in the assembly of the faithful.
    Let Israel rejoice in its maker,
    let Zion’s sons exult in their king.
    Let them praise his name with dancing
    and make music with timbrel and harp.

    For the Lord takes delight in his people.

    He crowns the poor with salvation.
    Let the faithful rejoice in their glory,
    shout for joy and take their rest.
    Let the praise of God be on their lips
    and a two-edged sword in their hand,

    to deal out vengeance to the nations

    and punishment on all the peoples;
    to bind their kings in chains
    and their nobles in fetters of iron;
    to carry out the sentence pre-ordained;
    this honor is for all his faithful.

    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.

    Ant. Sing a hymn of praise in honor of the saints, the children of Israel whom God has chosen as his own; celebrate the glory of all his holy ones.

    READING Ephesians 1:17-18

    May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, grant you a spirit of wisdom and insight to know him clearly. May he enlighten your innermost vision that you may know the great hope to which he has called you, the wealth of his glorious heritage to be distributed among the members of the church.

    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

    Let the just rejoice and sing for joy in the Lord.

    — Let the just rejoice and sing for joy in the Lord.

    Delight in his love, you pure of heart,

    — and sing for joy in the Lord.

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

    — Let the just rejoice and sing for joy in the Lord.

    CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH

    Ant. The saints will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father, alleluia.

    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 saints will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father, alleluia.

    INTERCESSIONS

    God is the reward of all the saints. Let us joyfully call upon him:

    Lord, save your people.

    O God, source of all that is holy, you have let your holiness shine in many marvelous ways through the lives of your saints,

    — help us to celebrate your greatness in them.
    Lord, save your people.

    The lives of your saints have given testimony to your Son, Jesus Christ,

    — through their example may we draw closer to him.
    Lord, save your people.

    King of heaven, through your saints you have given us the courage to follow after your Son,

    — help us to imitate the example of the saints who show us the way to Christ.
    Lord, save your people.

    Father, in the eucharistic sacrifice you unite us more fully with those who now live in your kingdom,

    — by our frequent sharing in the body and blood of your Son bring us to the company of the eternal banquet.
    Lord, save your people.

    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,

    by whose gift we venerate in one celebration
    the merits of all the Saints, bestow on us, we pray,
    through the prayers of so many intercessors,
    an abundance of the reconciliation with you
    for which we earnestly long.
    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.

    18 min
  • November 1st, 2026 – Midmorning Prayer – Solemnity – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 632
    Complementary Psalmody: 1255 (Midmorning)
    Proper of Saints: 1531 (Midmorning reading)

    Midmorning Prayer for the Solemnity of All Saints, using the 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

    Brightness of the Father's glory

    Springing from eternal light,
    Source of light by light engendered.
    Day enlightening every day.

    In your ever-lasting radiance

    Shine upon us, Christ, true sun,
    Bringing life to mind and body
    Through the Holy Spirit's pow'r.

    Father of unfading glory.

    Rich in grace and Strong to save.
    Hear our prayers and come to save us,
    Keep us far from sinful ways.

    Dawn is drawing ever nearer,

    Dawn that brings us all we seek,
    Son who dwells within the Father,
    Father uttering one Word.

    Glory be to God the Father.

    Glory to his Only Son,
    Glory now and through all ages
    To the Spirit Advocate.

    𝄞"Brightness of the Father's Glory" by Gabe Bouck, Rebecca Hincke • Available for Purchase • Musical Score • Title: Brightness of the Father's Glory; Text: Mount Saint Bernard Abbey; Tune: SHARON by William Boyce, 1710-1799; Artists: Gabe Bouck and Rebecca Hincke; (c) 2016 Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 4

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 The Lord will comfort Zion. Joy and gladness, thanksgiving and songs of praise will resound within her walls.

    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.

    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.

    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. The Lord will comfort Zion. Joy and gladness, thanksgiving and songs of praise will resound within her walls.

    READING Isaiah 65:18-19

    There shall always be rejoicing and happiness

    in what I create;
    For I create Jerusalem to be a joy
    and its people to be a delight;
    I will rejoice in Jerusalem
    and exult in my people.
    No longer shall the sound of weeping be heard there,
    or the sound of crying.

    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.

    Rejoice and be glad, all you saints.

    — For your reward is great in heaven.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty ever-living God,

    by whose gift we venerate in one celebration
    the merits of all the Saints, bestow on us, we pray,
    through the prayers of so many intercessors,
    an abundance of the reconciliation with you
    for which we earnestly long.
    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.

    8 min
  • November 1st, 2026 – Midday Prayer – Solemnity – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

    Ribbon Placement:

    Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV:
    Ordinary: 623
    Proper of Saints: 1531
    Complementary Psalmody: 1257

    Midday Prayer for the Solemnity of All Saints, 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

    Almighty Ruler, God of Truth,

    Who guide and master all,
    The rays with which you gild the dawn
    With noonday heat now fall.

    O quench the fires of hatred, Lord,

    Of anger and of strife,
    Bring health to every mind and heart
    That peace may enter life.

    Most holy Father, grant our prayer

    Through Christ your only Son
    That in your Spirit we may live
    And praise you ever one.

    𝄞"Almighty Ruler, God of Truth" by Rebecca Hincke • Available for Purchase • Ralph Wright, 1808; Melody: St. Anne; Artist: Rebecca Hincke; Copyright 2016 Surgeworks • Albums that contain this Hymn: The Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 1

    PSALMODY

    Ant. 1 The people will proclaim the wisdom of the saints; all the Church will sing their praises.

    Psalm 123

    To you have I lifted up my eyes,

    you who dwell in the heavens;
    my eyes, like the eyes of slaves
    on the hand of their lords.

    Like the eyes of a servant

    on the hand of her mistress,
    so our eyes are on the Lord our God
    till he show us his mercy.

    Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.

    We are filled with contempt.
    Indeed all too full is our soul
    with the scorn of the rich,
    with the proud man’s disdain.

    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 124

    “If the Lord had not been on our side,”

    this is Israel’s song.
    “If the Lord had not been on our side
    when men rose up against us,
    then would they have swallowed us alive
    when their anger was kindled.

    Then would the waters have engulfed us,

    the torrent gone over us;
    over our head would have swept
    the raging waters.”

    Blessed be the Lord who did not give us

    a prey to their teeth!
    Our life, like a bird, has escaped
    from the snare of the fowler.

    Indeed the snare has been broken

    and we have escaped.
    Our help is in the name of the Lord,
    who made 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.

    Psalm 125

    Those who put their trust in the Lord

    are like Mount Zion, that cannot be shaken,
    that stands for ever.

    Jerusalem! The mountains surround her,

    so the Lord surrounds his people
    both now and for ever.

    For the scepter of the wicked shall not rest

    over the land of the just
    for fear that the hands of the just
    should turn to evil.

    Do good, Lord, to those who are good,

    to the upright of heart;
    but the crooked and those who do evil,
    drive them away!

    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. The people will proclaim the wisdom of the saints; all the Church will sing their praises.

    READING 1 Peter 1:15-16

    Become holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, after the likeness of the holy One who called you; remember, Scripture says, “Be holy, for I am holy”.

    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.

    Let the just rejoice in the Lord.

    — And proclaim his holiness.

    CONCLUDING PRAYER

    Almighty ever-living God,

    by whose gift we venerate in one celebration
    the merits of all the Saints, bestow on us, we pray,
    through the prayers of so many intercessors,
    an abundance of the reconciliation with you
    for which we earnestly long.
    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.

    7 min

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