Morning Prayer (Lauds) with Dominicans of Santo Domingo

Lauds page: 27 July 2020, Monday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week I, 706

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week I, 670

Christian Prayer (single volume): Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week I, 718

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.

Hymn Credits: Text: Mount Saint Bernard Abbey; Melody: Halton Holgate 87.87, William Boyce, 1779

Lauds page: 26 July 2020, Sunday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Seasons: 544 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 687

Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 621 Psalter: Sunday, Week I, 706

HYMN: On this day, the first of days, God the Father’s Name we praise; Who, creation’s Lord and Spring Did the world from darkness bring.

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

Father, who didst fashion man Godlike in thy loving plan, Fill us with that love divine, And conform our wills to Thine.

Hymn Credits: Words: Latin, eighteenth century; trans. Henry Williams Baker, 1861; Music: Gott sei Dank (Lübeck)

Lauds page: 25 July 2020, Saturday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 1049 Proper of Saints: 1553 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 688

Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1199 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 707

HYMN: Let all on earth their voices raise, Resounding heaven's praise, To him who gave apostles grace To run their glorious race.

Of Gospel truth they bore the light To brighten earthly night; May we that heav'nly light impart To ev'ry mind and heart.

Praise God the Father and the Son And Spirit Three in One, Who sent these men with holy fire All mankind to inspire.

Hymn Credits: Melody: Saint Peter C.M.; A. R. Reingale, 1799-1877 Text: Exultet Orbis Gaudiis, 10th century; Translator: Roger Nachtwey, 1965

Lauds page: 24 July 2020, Friday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 1234

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 1198

Christian Prayer (single volume): Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week IV, 978

HYMN: We turn to you, O God of every nation, Giver of life and origin of good; Your love is at the heart of all creation, Your hurt is people's broken brotherhood.

We turn to you, that we may be forgiven For crucifying Christ on earth again. We know that we have never wholly striven, Forgetting self, to love the other man.

Free every heart from pride and self-reliance, Our ways of thought inspire with simple grace Break down among us barriers of defiance, Speak to the soul of all the human race.

Hymn Credits: Text: Fred Kaan; Melody: Intercessor

Lauds page: 23 July 2020, Thursday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week IV, 1211

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week IV, 1177

Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week IV, 968

HYMN: O God of light, the dawning day Gives us new promise of your love. Each fresh beginning is your gift, Like gentle dew from heav‘n above.

Your blessings, Father, never fail: Your Son, who is our daily Bread, The Holy Spirit of your love, By whom each day your sons are led.

Make us the servant of your peace, Renew our strength, remove all fear; Be with us, Lord, throughout this day, For all is joy if you are near.

To Father, Son and Spirit blest, One only God, we humbly pray; Show us the splendor of your light In death, the dawn of perfect day.

Hymn Credits: Words: James Quinn, S.J. Melody: Danby

Lauds page: 22 July 2020, Wednesday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Saints: 1545 Common of Holy Women: 1843 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 688

Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1196 Common of Holy Women: 1464 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 707

HYMN: Now from the heavens descending is seen a glorious light, the bride of Christ in splendour, arrayed in purest white. She is the holy city, whose radiance is the grace of all the saints in glory, from every time and place.

This is the hour of gladness for bridegroom and for bride. The Lamb’s great feast is ready, his bride is at his side. How blest are those invited to share his wedding feast: the least become the greatest, the greatest are the least.

Hymn Credits: Melody: Moville 76.76 D Traditional Irish Melody Text: James Quinn S.J. 1968

Lauds page: 21 July 2020, Tuesday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Tuesday, Week IV, 1168

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Tuesday, Week IV, 1132

Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Tuesday, Week IV, 947

HYMN: God Father, praise and glory, Your children come to sing, Goodwill and peace to mankind, The gifts your kingdom brings.

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

And you, Lord Co-eternal, God's sole begotten Son. O Jesus, King anointed You have redemption won.

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

O Holy Ghost, Creator. The Gift of God most high. Life, love and holy wisdom, Our weakness now supply.

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

Lauds page: 20 July 2020, Monday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1147

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 1111

Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week IV, 937

HYMN: All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia! Joyfully shout, all you on earth, give praise to the glory of God; And with a hymn, sing out His glorious praise: Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia! Let all the earth kneel in His sight, extolling His marvellous fame; Honor His name, in highest heaven give praise: Alleluia!

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord: Alleluia, alleluia!

Hymn Credits: Words: Latin, eighteenth century; trans. Henry Williams Baker, 1861; Music: Gott sei Dank (Lübeck)

Lauds page: 19 July 2020, Sunday

Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 Proper of Seasons: 517 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 1127

Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 620 Psalter: Sunday, Week IV, 925

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 the eternal gates

Hymn Credits: Words: William J Irons; Music: Beethoven; Melody: Hymn to Joy 87.87.D

Lauds page: 18 July 2020, Saturday

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

HYMN: O Mary of all women, thou art the chosen one, Who ancient prophets promised, would bear God’s only Son; All Hebrew generations prepared the way to thee, That in your womb the God-man might come to set man free.

O Mary, you embody all God taught to our race, For you are first and foremost in fullness of his grace; We praise this wondrous honor that you gave birth to Him Who from you took his manhood and saved us from our sin.

Hymn Credits: Melody: Au fort detresse 76.76D; Music: 17th century Flemish Melody Text: Michael Gannon