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   Number 1: August 24th, 2026 – Office of Readings – Feast – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

   Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 615 Proper of Saints: 1344 Psalter from the Common of Apostles: 1673 Office of Readings for the Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle 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 Faith of our Fathers! faith and prayer Shall win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, Mankind shall then indeed be free. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Faith of our Fathers! we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee too as love knows how, By kindly deeds and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Faith of our Fathers! faith and prayer Shall win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, Mankind shall then indeed be free. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 𝄞"Faith of Our Fathers" by Rebecca Hincke • Available for Purchase • Musical Score • Text: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863; Music: Henry F. Hemy, 1818-1888, and James G. Walton, 1821-1905; Melody: Saint Catherine L.M.; Artist: Rebecca Hincke; Copyright 2016 Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 3 PSALMODY Ant. 1 Their voice has gone out to the limits of the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Psalm 19A Praise of the Lord, Creator of all The dawn from on high shall break on us… to guide our feet into the way of peace (Luke 1:78, 79). The heavens proclaim the glory of God, and the firmament shows forth the work of his hands. Day unto day takes up the story and night unto night makes known the message. No speech, no word, no voice is heard yet their span extends through all the earth, their words to the utmost bounds of the world. There he has placed a tent for the sun; it comes forth like a bridegroom coming from his tent, rejoices like a champion to run its course. At the end of the sky is the rising of the sun; to the furthest end of the sky is its course. There is nothing concealed from its burning heat. 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. Their voice has gone out to the limits of the earth, their words to the ends of the world. Ant. 2 They proclaimed what God has done for us; they grasped the meaning of his deeds. Psalm 64 Prayer for help against enemies This psalm commemorates most particularly our Lord’s passion (Saint Augustine). Hear my voice, O God, as I complain, guard my life from dread of the foe. Hide me from the band of the wicked, from the throng of those who do evil. They sharpen their tongues like swords; they aim bitter words like arrows to shoot at the innocent from ambush, shooting suddenly and recklessly. They scheme their evil course; they conspire to lay secret snares. They say: “Who will see us? Who can search out our crimes?” He will search who searches the mind and knows the depths of the heart. God has shot them with his arrow and dealt them sudden wounds. Their own tongue has brought them to ruin and all who see them mock. Then will all men fear; they will tell what God has done. They will understand God’s deeds. The just will rejoice in the Lord and fly to him for refuge. All the upright hearts will 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. They proclaimed what God has done for us; they grasped the meaning of his deeds. Ant. 3 God’s holiness was revealed by them; all nations saw God’s glory. Psalm 97 The glory of the Lord in his decrees for the world This psalm foretells a world-wide salvation and that peoples of all nations will believe in Christ (St. Athanasius). The Lord is king, let earth rejoice, let all the coastlands be glad. Cloud and darkness are his raiment; his throne, justice and right. A fire prepares his path; it burns up his foes on every side. His lightnings light up the world, the earth trembles at the sight. The mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The skies proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory. Let those who serve idols be ashamed, those who boast of their worthless gods. All you spirits, worship him. Zion hears and is glad; the people of Judah rejoice because of your judgments, O Lord. For you indeed are the Lord most high above all the earth, exalted far above all spirits. The Lord loves those who hate evil; he guards the souls of his saints; he sets them free from the wicked. Light shines forth for the just and joy for the upright of heart. Rejoice, you just, in the Lord; give glory to his holy name. 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. God’s holiness was revealed by them; all nations saw God’s glory. 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. They proclaimed the Lord’s praises, told of his power to save. — And of the wonders he had worked. READINGS First reading From the first letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians 4:1-16 Let us imitate the Apostle just as he imitates Christ Men should regard us as servants of Christ and administrators of the mysteries of God. The first requirement of an administrator is that he prove trustworthy. It matters little to me whether you or any human court pass judgment on me. I do not even pass judgment on myself. Mind you, I have nothing on my conscience. But that does not mean that I am declaring myself innocent. The Lord is the one to judge me, so stop passing judgment before the time of his return. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and manifest the intentions of hearts. At that time, everyone will receive his praise from God. Brothers, I have applied all this to myself and Apollos by way of example for your benefit. May you learn from us not to go beyond what is set down, so that none of you will grow self-important by reason of his association with one person rather than another. Who confers any distinction on you? Name something you have that you have not received. If, then, you have received it, why are you boasting as if it were your own? At the moment you are completely satisfied. You have grown rich! You have launched upon your reign with no help from us. Would that you had really begun to reign, that we might be reigning with you! As I see it, God has put us apostles at the end of the line, like men doomed to die in the arena. We have become a spectacle to the universe, to angels and men alike. We are fools on Christ’s account. Ah, but in Christ you are wise! We are the weak ones, you the strong! They honor you, while they sneer at us! Up to this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, poorly clad, roughly treated, wandering about homeless. We work hard at manual labor. When we are insulted we respond with a blessing. Persecution comes our way; we bear it patiently. We are slandered, and we try conciliation. We have become the world’s refuse, the scum of all; that is the present state of affairs. I am writing you in this way not to shame you but to admonish you as my beloved children. Granted you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you have only one father. It was I who begot you in Christ Jesus through my preaching of the gospel. I beg you, then, be imitators of me. RESPONSORY John 15:15; Matthew 13:11, 16 I no longer call you servants, but my friends, — for I have shared with you everything I have heard from my Father. The mysteries of the kingdom of heaven have been revealed to you; blessed are your eyes because they see and your ears because they hear. — For I have shared with you everything I have heard from my Father. Second reading From a homily on the first letter to the Corinthians by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop The weakness of God is stronger than men It was clear through unlearned men that the cross was persuasive, in fact, it persuaded the whole world. Their discourse was not of unimportant matters but of God and true religion, of the Gospel way of life and future judgment, yet it turned plain, uneducated men into philosophers. How the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and his weakness stronger than men! In what way is it stronger? It made its way throughout the world and overcame all men; countless men sought to eradicate the very name of the Crucified, but that name flourished and grew ever mightier. Its enemies lost out and perished; the living who waged a war on a dead man proved helpless. Therefore, when a Greek tells me I am dead, he shows only that he is foolish indeed, for I, whom he thinks a fool, turn out to be wiser than those reputed wise. So too, in calling me weak, he but shows that he is weaker still. For the good deeds which tax-collectors and fishermen were able to accomplish by God’s grace, the philosophers, the rulers, the countless multitudes cannot even imagine. Paul had this in mind when he said: The weakness of God is stronger than men. That the preaching of these men was indeed divine is brought home to us in the same way. For how otherwise could twelve uneducated men, who lived on lakes and rivers and wastelands, get the idea for such an immense enterprise? How could men who perhaps had never been in a city or a public square think of setting out to do battle with the whole world? That they were fearful, timid men, the evangelist makes clear; he did not reject the fact or try to hide their weaknesses. Indeed he turned these into a proof of the truth. What did he say of them? That when Christ was arrested, the others fled, despite all the miracles they had seen, while he who was leader of the others denied him! How then account for the fact that these men, who in Christ’s lifetime did not stand up to the attacks by the Jews, set forth to do battle with the whole world once Christ was dead—if, as you claim, Christ did not rise and speak to them and rouse their courage? Did they perhaps say to themselves: “What is this? He could not save himself but he will protect us? He did not help himself when he was alive, but now that he is dead he will extend a helping hand to us? In his lifetime he brought no nation under his banner, but by uttering his name we will win over the whole world?” Would it not be wholly irrational even to think such thoughts, much less to act upon them? It is evident, then, that if they had not seen him risen and had proof of his power, they would not have risked so much. RESPONSORY 1 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 4:8; Romans 8:37 We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and an absurdity to Gentiles, but to those who have heard his call, — Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. We are afflicted in every way possible, but in all of these trials the victory is ours, because of Christ who loves us. — Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 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 Strengthen in us, O Lord, the faith, by which the blessed Apostle Bartholomew clung wholeheartedly to your Son, and grant that through the help of his prayers your Church may become for all the nations the sacrament of salvation. 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.

   August 24, 2026·23min
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   Number 2: September 13th, 2026 – Morning Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

   Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Proper of Seasons: 256 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 1091 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 629 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 925 Morning Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia. HYMN Lo, the dim shadows of the night are waning; Radiantly glowing with the dawn returning; Fervent in spirit, to the mighty Father Pray we devoutly. So shall our Maker, of His great compassion, Banish all sickness, kindly health bestowing; And may He grant us, of a Father's goodness, Mansions in heaven. This may He grant us, God for ever blessed, Father eternal, Son, and Holy Spirit, Whose mighty glory is through all creation Ever resounding. Amen. 𝄞"Lo! The Dim Shadows" by Kathleen Lundquist • Available for Purchase • Title: Lo! The Dim Shadows; Text: Ecce iam noctis, Attr. Alcuin 8th-9th c. ; Translation: Maxwell Julius Blacker, alt.; Tune: Chant, Mode IV; Lumen Christi Hymnal; Artist: Kathleen Lundquist; Recording copyright 2016 by Surgeworks, Inc. • Albums that contain this Hymn: Hymns and Chants of Divine Office, Vol. 1 PSALMODY Ant. 1 Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. Psalm 118 Song of joy for salvation The Lord our mighty God now reigns supreme; let us rejoice and be glad and give him praise (Revelation 19:6-7). Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures for ever. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. Let the sons of Israel say: “His love endures for ever.” Let the sons of Aaron say: “His love endures for ever.” Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures for ever.” Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. I called to the Lord in my distress; he answered and freed me. The Lord is at my side; I do not fear. What can man do against me? The Lord is at my side as my helper: I shall look down on my foes. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men: it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. The nations all encompassed me; in the Lord’s name I crushed them. They compassed me, compassed me about; in the Lord’s name I crushed them. They compassed me about like bees; they blazed like a fire among thorns. In the Lord’s name I crushed them. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. I was hard-pressed and was falling but the Lord came to help me. The Lord is my strength and my song; he is my savior. There are shouts of joy and victory in the tents of the just. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; his right hand raised me. The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; I shall not die, I shall live and recount his deeds. I was punished, I was punished by the Lord, but not doomed to die. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. Open to me the gates of holiness: I will enter and give thanks. This is the Lord’s own gate where the just may enter. I will thank you for you have answered and you are my savior. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. O Lord, grant us salvation; O Lord, grant success. Blessed in the name of the Lord is he who comes. We bless you from the house of the Lord; the Lord God is our light. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. Go forward in procession with branches even to the altar. You are my God, I thank you. My God, I praise you. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his love endures for ever. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Psalm-prayer Lord God, you have given us the great day of rejoicing: Jesus Christ, the stone rejected by the builders, has become the cornerstone of the Church, our spiritual home. Shed upon your Church the rays of your glory, that it may be seen as the gate of salvation open to all nations. Let cries of joy and exultation ring out from its tents, to celebrate the wonder of Christ’s resurrection. Ant. Praise the Lord, for his loving kindness will never fail, alleluia. Ant.2 Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! Canticle – Daniel 3:52-57 Let all creatures praise the Lord The Creator… is blessed for ever (Romans 1:25). Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, praiseworthy and exalted above all forever. Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! And blessed is your holy and glorious name, praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages. Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! Blessed are you in the temple of your holy glory, praiseworthy and glorious above all forever. Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom, praiseworthy and exalted above all forever. Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! Blessed are you who look into the depths from your throne upon the cherubim, praiseworthy and exalted above all forever. Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! Blessed are you in the firmament of heaven, praiseworthy and glorious forever. Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, praise and exalt him above all forever. Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Ant. Alleluia! Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord, alleluia! Ant. 3 Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia. Psalm 150 Praise the Lord Let mind and heart be in your song: this is to glorify God with your whole self (Hesychius). Praise God in his holy place, praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his powerful deeds, praise his surpassing greatness. Ant. Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia. O praise him with sound of trumpet, praise him with lute and harp. Praise him with timbrel and dance, praise him with strings and pipes. Ant. Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia. O praise him with resounding cymbals, praise him with clashing of cymbals. Let everything that lives and that breathes give praise to the Lord. Ant. Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Psalm-prayer Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and of all created things, you make your just ones holy and you justify sinners who confess your name. Hear us as we humbly pray to you: give us eternal joy with your saints. Ant. Let everything that breathes give praise to the Lord, alleluia. READING 2 Timothy 2:8, 11-13 Remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, was raised from the dead. You can depend on this: If we have died with him we shall also live with him; If we hold out to the end we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us. If we are unfaithful he will still remain faithful, for he cannot deny himself. Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church. RESPONSORY We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name. — We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name. We cry aloud how marvelous you are, — as we call upon your name. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, — We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name. CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH Ant. He who loses his life because of me and for the sake of the Gospel shall save it, says the Lord. 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. He who loses his life because of me and for the sake of the Gospel shall save it, says the Lord. INTERCESSIONS Open your hearts to praise the God of power and goodness, for he loves us and knows our needs: We praise you, Lord, and trust in you. We bless you, almighty God, King of the universe, because you called us while we were yet sinners, — to acknowledge your truth and to serve your majesty. We praise you, Lord, and trust in you. O God, you opened the gates of mercy for us, — let us never turn aside from the path of life. We praise you, Lord, and trust in you. As we celebrate the resurrection of your beloved Son, — help us to spend this day in the spirit of joy. We praise you, Lord, and trust in you. Give to your faithful, O Lord, a prayerful spirit of gratitude, — that we may thank you for all your gifts. We praise you, Lord, and trust in you. 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 God, our creator and guide, may we serve you with all our heart and know your forgiveness in our lives. 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.

   September 13, 2026·24min
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   Number 3: September 13th, 2026 – Midday Prayer – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

   Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 623 Proper of Seasons: 256 (concluding prayer) Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 1097 (Midday) Midday Prayer for Sunday 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 O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul! my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art! When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul! my Savior God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art! 𝄞"How Great Thou Art" by Melinda Kirigin-Voss • Title: How Great Thou Art; "O Store Gud" by Carl Boberg (1859-1940); Translation: Stuart K. Hine in 1899; Tune: Old Swedish meody; Artist: Melinda Kirigin-Voss; Copyright Melinda Kirigin-Voss; Used with permission. PSALMODY Ant. 1 He who eats this bread will live for ever, alleluia. Psalm 23 The Good Shepherd The Lamb himself will be their shepherd and will lead them to the springs of living waters (Revelation 7:17). The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit. He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort. You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Psalm-prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Shepherd of your Church, you give us new birth in the waters of baptism, anoint us with saving oil, and call us to salvation at your table. Dispel the terrors of death and the darkness of error. Lead your people along safe paths that they may rest securely in you and live for ever in your Father’s house. Ant. He who eats this bread will live for ever, alleluia. Ant. 2 The Lord will come in glory and show himself wonderful in his saints, alleluia. Psalm 76 Thanksgiving for victory They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven (Matthew 24:30). I God is made known in Judah; in Israel his name is great. He set up his tent in Jerusalem and his dwelling place in Zion. It was there he broke the flashing arrows, the shield, the sword, the armor. You, O Lord, are resplendent, more majestic than the everlasting mountains. The warriors, despoiled, slept in death; the hands of the soldiers were powerless. At your threat, O God of Jacob, horse and rider lay stunned. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Ant. The Lord will come in glory and show himself wonderful in his saints, alleluia. Ant. 3 Pay your vows, and bring offerings to the Lord our God, alleluia. II You, you alone, strike terror. Who shall stand when your anger is roused? You uttered your sentence from the heavens; the earth in terror was still when God arose to judge, to save the humble of the earth. Men’s anger will serve to praise you; its survivors surround you in joy. Make vows to your God and fulfill them. Let all pay tribute to him who strikes terror, who cuts short the life of princes, who strikes terror in the kings of the earth. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Psalm-prayer Your power is awesome, Father, and wonderful is your holiness. In your presence the earth both trembles and stands still, for you shattered death’s power by the cross. Rise to help your people: give your light, and grant salvation to the meek of the earth, that they may praise your name in heaven. Ant. Pay your vows, and bring offerings to the Lord our God, alleluia. READING Deuteronomy 10:12 What does the Lord, your God, ask of you but to fear the Lord, your God, and follow his ways exactly, to love and serve the Lord, your God, with all your heart and all your soul? Sacred Silence (indicated by a bell) – a moment to reflect and receive in our hearts the full resonance of the voice of the Holy Spirit and to unite our personal prayer more closely with the word of God and public voice of the Church. Lord, who can dwell in your sanctuary? — One whose life is blameless, and whose heart is true. CONCLUDING PRAYER Look upon us, O God, Creator and ruler of all things, and, that we may feel the working of your mercy, grant that we may serve you with all our heart. 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.

   September 13, 2026·11min
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   Number 4: September 13th, 2026 – Evening Prayer I – Divine Office: Liturgy of the Hours

   Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 632 All from Proper of Saints: 1379 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 694 All from Proper of Saints: 1252 Evening Prayer I for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 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 Per crucem et passionem tuam Libera nos domine, domine (repeated 4X) English translation Through Thy Cross and Passion, Good Lord, deliver us 𝄞"Per Crucem" by Melinda Kirigin-Voss • Title: Per Crucem (By Your Cross); Artist: Melinda Kirigin-Voss; Used with permission from Melinda Kirigin-Voss • Albums that contain this Hymn: Yesterday, Today, and Forever PSALMODY Ant. 1 Our crucified and risen Lord has redeemed us, alleluia. Psalm 147:1-11 Praise the Lord for he is good; sing to our God for he is loving: to him our praise is due. The Lord builds up Jerusalem and brings back Israel’s exiles, he heals the broken-hearted, he binds up all their wounds. He fixes the number of the stars; he calls each one by its name. Our Lord is great and almighty; his wisdom can never be measured. The Lord raises the lowly; he humbles the wicked to the dust. O sing to the Lord giving thanks; sing psalms to our God with the harp. He covers the heavens with clouds; he prepares the rain for the earth, making mountains sprout with grass and with plants to serve man’s needs. He provides the beasts with their food and young ravens that call upon him. His delight is not in horses nor his pleasure in warriors’ strength. The Lord delights in those who revere him, in those who wait for his love. 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. Our crucified and risen Lord has redeemed us, alleluia. Ant. 2 The tree of life flourished in the midst of the holy city of Jerusalem, and its leaves had power to save all the nations, alleluia. Psalm 147:12-20 O praise the Lord, Jerusalem! Zion praise your God! He has strengthened the bars of your gates he has blessed the children within you. He established peace on your borders, he feeds you with finest wheat. He sends out his word to the earth and swiftly runs his command. He showers down snow white as wool, he scatters hoar-frost like ashes. He hurls down hailstones like crumbs. The waters are frozen at his touch; he sends forth his word and it melts them: at the breath of his mouth the waters flow. He makes his word known to Jacob, to Israel his laws and decrees. He has not dealt thus with other nations; he has not taught them his decrees. 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 tree of life flourished in the midst of the holy city of Jerusalem, and its leaves had power to save all the nations, alleluia. Ant. 3 We must glory in the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ. 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. Rather, he emptied himself and took the form of a slave, being born in the likeness of men. He was known to be of human estate, and it was thus that he humbled himself, obediently accepting even death, death on a cross! 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! 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. We must glory in the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ. READING 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 We preach Christ crucified – a stumbling block to Jews and an absurdity to Gentiles; but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of 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. RESPONSORY The sign will appear in the heavens when the Lord comes. — The sign will appear in the heavens when the Lord comes. Lift up your heads, your salvation is at hand, — When the Lord comes. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, — The sign will appear in the heavens when the Lord comes. CANTICLE OF MARY Ant. It was ordained that Christ should suffer, and on the third day rise from the dead. 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. It was ordained that Christ should suffer, and on the third day rise from the dead. INTERCESSIONS Let us pray with confidence to Christ who endured the cross to save us. Lord, through your cross bring us to the glory of your kingdom. O Christ, you emptied yourself, taking the form of a servant and being made like us, — grant that your people may follow the example of your humility. Lord, through your cross bring us to the glory of your kingdom. Let every nation come into your kingdom, — so that all peoples will be saved. Lord, through your cross bring us to the glory of your kingdom. O Christ, you humbled yourself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross, — grant that your servants may imitate your obedience and willing acceptance of trials. Lord, through your cross bring us to the glory of your kingdom. O Christ, you were raised up by the Father and given the name that is above every name, — may your people, strengthened in the hope of a heavenly resurrection, persevere to the end. Lord, through your cross bring us to the glory of your kingdom. O Christ, at your name every knee in heaven, on earth and under the earth will bend in adoration, — pour out your love upon all people that they may join together in proclaiming your glory. Lord, through your cross bring us to the glory of your kingdom. O Christ, every tongue shall confess that you are Lord to the glory of God the Father, — welcome our brothers and sisters who have died into the unfailing joy of your kingdom. Lord, through your cross bring us to the glory of your kingdom. 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 willed that your Only Begotten Son should undergo the Cross to save the human race, grant, we pray, that we, who have known his mystery on earth, may merit the grace of his redemption in heaven. 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.

   September 13, 2026·16min
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   Number 5: September 12th, 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.

   September 12, 2026·13min
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