The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 2nd Monday in Advent, December 11, 2023.

Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "The Advent of our King," tr. Chandler (19th century)Psalm 42Canticle: Sirach 36v1-5, 10-13Psalm 19AReading: Isaiah 2:2-4Responsory: "Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79)Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus!"The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersImmaculate Mary (c.1905)

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Vespers II, Sunday Evening Prayer on the 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 10, 2023.

Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Creator of the Stars of Night," 7th century, tr. by NealePsalm 110v1-5, 7Psalm 115Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7Reading: Philippians 4:4-5Responsory: Lord, show us Your mercy and love.Canticle of Mary (Magnificat)Intercessions: Come, Lord Jesus!The Lord’s Prayer – "Pater Noster"Concluding Prayers

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Sunday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 10th, 2023.

Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise.Invitatory AntiphonPsalm 95Hymn: “Vox Clara Ecce Intonat,” Attr. St. Ambrose (4th century), Translation by ICEL ©2023Psalm 118 (tone 7)Canticle: Daniel 3:52-57 (tone 7)Psalm 150 (tone 3)Reading: Romans 13v11-12Responsory: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus!)The Lord's PrayerConcluding Prayers

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 9, 2023.Note: Sundays get two Vespers - Vespers I on Saturday night and Vespers II on Sunday Night.

Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Conditor Alme Siderum."Psalm 119:105-112Psalm 16Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24Responsory: "Lord show us your mercy and love."Canticle of MaryIntercessionsPater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayersMarian Appeal

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

The Liturgy of the Hours, Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 1st Saturday in Advent, December 9, 2023.

Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in Adjutorium – "God come to my assistance," arranged with harmony by Sing the HoursHymn*: Behold a Voice Resounding Clear (Vox Clara Ecce Intonat). (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation. Psalm 119v145-152 (Gregorian tone 7)Canticle – Exodus 15v1-4a, 8-13, 17-18 (Gregorian tone 4E)Psalm 117 (Gregorian tone 1)Reading: Isaiah 11v1-2Responsory: Your light will come Jerusalem; The Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.Benedictus (English, tone 8, with harmony arr. by Sing the Hours)Intercessions: Lord, protect your people.Pater Noster Concluding PrayersDominus nos benedicat (Lord, protect us from all evil).

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

Vespers II, Evening Prayer for the 1st Friday in Advent, December 8th, 2023.Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in Adjutorium Hymn: "Mary Crowned with Living Light," Stanbrook AbbeyPsalm 122Psalm 127Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Roman 5:20-21Responsory: "By this I know you have chosen me."Magnificat, Canticle of MaryIntercessions: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)Concluding PrayersAlma Redemptoris Mater, Bl. Hermann Contractus, "Kind One, the Ransomer's Mother," John Rose c2021

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 1st Friday in Advent, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 8th, 2023.

Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn: "The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came," Basque Christmas Folk CarolPsalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Isaiah 43:1Responsory: The God of power has given me his strength.Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "May your mother intercede for us, Lord."The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersImmaculate Mary (c.1904)

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Wednesday in Advent, December 7th, 2023.Vespers I of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Praeclara custos virginum," Liber Hymnarius pg.475, translated by Caswall, 19th centuryPsalm 113Psalm 147v12-20Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: Romans 8v30Responsory: "I shall glorify You Lord, for You have rescued me."Magnificat, Canticle of Mary (Latin, nova vulgata, tone 5, solemn)Intercessions: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)Concluding PrayersAlma Redemptoris Mater (simplex)

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 1st Thursday of Advent, December 7th, 2023. Memorial of St. Ambrose.Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn* Fortem piumque praesulem, "Let us together praise in song" (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 57 (StH tone.C, antiphon adapted by StH©2022)Canticle: Jeremiah 31v10-14 (tone 4.alt, antiphon adapted by StH©2022)Psalm 48 (tone 4.alt, antiphon adapted by StH©2022)Reading Isaiah 45v8Responsory: "Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah)Intercessions: Draw near to us, Lord.The Lord's Prayer (Monastic tone)CollectDominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 1st Wednesday in Advent, December 6th, 2023.

Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants

Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose.

Visit our our website at singthehours.org

Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "Cónditor alme síderum," (English, ICEL ©2023)Psalm 27 (Gregorian tone 8)Antiphon I is based on Illuminatio Mea, for Psalm 26(27), Liber antiphonarius, Solesmes, 1960, p. 86Antiphon II is based on Exaudi Domine, from The Liber Usualis, Solesmes, 1961, p. 1801Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20 (Gregorian tone 4E)Reading: James 1v19-22, 25 (simple NT reciting tone)Responsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. (Advent tone, StH adaptation)Magnificat (English, Gregorian tone 2, simple)Intercessions: Lord, your kingdom come.The Lord's Prayer (Monastic tone, English)Concluding PrayerDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us..."

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.