Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 18th Monday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2025.
Memorial of St. John Vianney

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Luminis fons, lux et origo lucis." By St. Alcuin OSB, ca 735-805. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
Psalm 45 (first part)
Psalm 45 (second part)
Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2v13
Responsory: Accept my prayer, O Lord, which rises up to you.
Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Answer the prayers of your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer – "Pater Noster"
Collect
Concluding Rite
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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 18th Monday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2025.
Memorial of St. John Vianney

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Faithful Confessor." Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 42
Canticle: Sirach 36v1-5, 10-13
Psalm 19A
Reading: Hebrews 13v7-9a
Responsory: "On your walls, Jerusalem, I have set my watchmen to guard you."
Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah: Luke 1v68-79)
Intercessions: "Nourish Your people, O Lord."
The Lord's Prayer (Pater Noster)
Collect
Concluding Rite
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Vespers II, Sunday Evening Prayer on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 3, 2025.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "O Lux Beata Trinitas," Saint Ambrose of Milan, 4th century, Translated ICEL©2023
Psalm 110v1-5, 7 (ant. from A.R. II, ©2020)
Psalm 115 (ant. from A.R. II, ©2020)
Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7 (Proper chant from A.R. II, adapted to English by StH©2024)
Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2v13-14
Responsory: Our Lord is great, mighty is His power. (StH adaptation ©2023)
Canticle of Mary (Magnificat, Latin, solemn, tone 8)
Intercessions: Remember your people, Lord.
The Lord’s Prayer – ICEL Chant
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 3, 2025.

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Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your Praise
Invitatory: Psalm 95
Hymn: “Ecce jam noctis tenuatur." Morning Hymn; Cistercian Melody. Attributed to St. Gregory the Great, 6th Century. Expository translation by John Rose ©2023.
Psalm 118
Canticle: Daniel 3v52-57
Psalm 150
Reading: Ezekiel 36v25-27
Responsory: We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.
The Lord’s Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

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Vespers I, Saturday Evening Prayer for the 17th Saturday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2025.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (Solemn tone, adapted for English by Sing the Hours)
Hymn: Rerum, Deus, fons omnium. Author Unknown. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
Psalm 119v105-112
Psalm 16
Canticle: Philippians 2v6-11
Reading: Colossians 1v2b-6a
Responsory: From the rising of the sun to its setting, may the Name of the Lord be praised.
Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Lord we trust in You.
The Lord's Prayer (Pater Noster)
Collect
Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"
Marian Appeal (Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix...)

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 17th Saturday in Ordinary Time, August 2, 2025.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: Aurora jam spargit polum by Ambrose of Milian (St. Augustine's mentor), English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
Psalm 119:145-152
Canticle – Exodus 15v1-4a, 8-13, 17-18
Psalm 117
Reading: 2 Peter 1:10-11
Responsory: I cry to You, O Lord, for You are my refuge.
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: Lord, share with us the treasure of your love.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 17th Friday of Ordinary Time, August 1, 2025.
Memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori

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Deus in Adjutorium – “O God come to my assistance”
Hymn: "Plasmator hominis Deus," (English) St. Gregory the Great (pg. 205 in the Liber Hymnarius), Translation ICEL ©2023
Psalm 41
Psalm 46
Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4
Reading: Romans 15v1-3
Responsory: Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in His own blood.
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)
Intercessions: Lord, show us your mercy.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 17th Friday in Ordinary Time, August 1, 2025.
Memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Aeterna caeli gloria," St. Ambrose of Milan (4th century)
Psalm 51
Canticle: Isaiah 45v15-25
Psalm 100
Reading: Ephesians 4v29-32
Responsory: At daybreak, be merciful to me.
Benedictus – Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: Lord, pour out your mercy upon us.
Pater noster (The Lord’s Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 17th Thursday in Ordinary Time, July 31, 2025.
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Our Lady of Montserrat, pray for us!

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Deus in Adjutorium
Hymn: "Magnae cohortis." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
Psalm 30
Psalm 32
Canticle: Revelation 1:17-18, 12:10b-12a
Reading: 1 Peter 5v1-4
Responsory: "This is a man who loved his brethren and ever prayed for them."
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Intercessions: "Look kindly on your children, Lord."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 17th Thursday in Ordinary Time, July 31, 2025.
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Our Lady of Montserrat, ora pro nobis!

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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium...
Hymn: "Magnae cohortis." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
Psalm 57
Canticle: Jeremiah 31:10-14
Psalm 48
Reading: Hebrews 13v7-9a
Responsory: "On your walls, Jerusalem, I have set my watchmen to guard you."
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)
Intercessions: "Nourish Your people, Lord."
Pater noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite
Our Lady of Montserrat, ora pro nobis!

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