The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 24th Monday in Ordinary Time, September 18, 2023.Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email [email protected] us on Twitter @singthehours

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "Lucis largitor splendide."* Attributed to St. Ambrose of Milan. (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 90Canticle: Isaiah 42v10-16Psalm 135v1-12Reading: Judith 8v25-27Responsory: Sing for joy, God’s chosen ones, give Him the praise that is due.Canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "We praise You, Lord, we hope in You."The Lord’s PrayerConcluding 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.*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, Sunday Evening Prayer on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. September 17, 2023.Celebrated by Fr. Nathaniel Sanders

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: Creator lucis optimePsalm 110v1-5, 7Psalm 112Canticle: see Revelation 19v1-7Reading: Hebrews 12v22-24Responsory: "Our Lord is great; mighty is His power." Canticle of Mary (Magnificat)Intercessions: "Lord, hear our prayer."The Lord’s Prayer – "Pater Noster"Collect and Blessing with Fr. Nathaniel SandersOra pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix

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Lauds, Sunday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 17, 2023.

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Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise. Invitatory: Psalm 95Hymn: #251 "Lo the dim shadows of night are waning." By St. Gregory the Great (540-604 AD). (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal, GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023.* Psalm 118Canticle: Daniel 3v52-57Psalm 150Reading: 2 Timothy 2v8, 11-13Responsory: "We give thanks to You, O God, as we call upon Your Name."BenedictusIntercessions: "We praise you Lord, and trust in You."Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayersMarian Appeal

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 23rd Saturday in Ordinary Time, September 16, 2023.Memorial of Sts. Cornelius, pope and martyr; and Cyprian, bishop and martyr.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (Solemn tone adapted for English by Sing the Hours ©2023)Hymn: "Rerum, Deus, fons omnium" ("O God, the source of all that is.") English Translation - ICEL ©2023.#246 in "The Divine Office Hymnal," GIA Publications, Inc.* (See note for further attributions)Psalm 122Psalm 130 Canticle: Philippians 2v6-11Reading: 2 Peter 1v19-21Responsory: From the rising of the sun to its setting, may the name of the Lord be praised.Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55 Intercessions: Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us. The Lord's PrayerCollectDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord Bless us"Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix (Marian 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.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy CorporationThe Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

Lauds, Saturday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 23rd Saturday in Ordinary Time, September 16, 2023.

Memorial of Sts. Cornelius, pope and martyr; and Cyprian, bishop and martyr

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Aurora lucis rutilat." Translation ICEL ©2023.* See note at bottom for further attributions.)Psalm 119v145-152Canticle: Wisdom 9v1-6, 9-11Psalm 117Reading: Philippians 2v14-15Responsory: I cry to You, O Lord, for You are my refuge.Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Look upon the Mother of Your Son and hear our prayer."Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayerOra Pro Nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix – "Pray for us O Holy Mother of God"

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 Bishops. The 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 23rd Friday in Ordinary Time, September 15th, 2023.Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows.

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Stabat Mater," 13th century, Latin / English v15-16. English from Edward Caswell (19th century)Psalm 122Psalm 127Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: 2 Timothy 2v10-12aResponsory: "Holy Mary, Heaven's Queen and our Lady, you stood by the cross of the Lord."Magnificat, Canticle of MaryIntercessions: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.The Lord’s PrayerConcluding Prayers

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for Friday of the 23rd week in Ordinary Time, September 15th, 2023.Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. All antiphons and responsories in this office are compositions of Sing the Hours ©2022.

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Domine Labia Mea Aperies – "Lord, open my lips"Invitatory Psalm 95 Ant. Let us adore Christ, the Savior of the world, who called his mother to share in his passion. (Gregorian tone 1, straight through)Hymn: From "Stabat Mater," pg.436 in the Liber Hymnarius (mode 2)Psalm 63v2-9 (Gregorian mode 6, StH adaptations)Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 (Gregorian mode 8, polyphonic, StH composition)salm 149 (Gregorian tone 2)Reading: Colossians 1v24-25Responsory: Through you we drink from the wellsprings of salvation, O Blessed Virgin Mary.Benedictus – Luke 1v68-79 (English, Gregorian tone 8)Intercessions: "May your mother intercede for us, Lord."The Lord's PrayerConcluding Prayers

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 23rd Thursday in Ordinary Time, September 14, 2023. Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "The Banners of the King."* (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 110v1-5, 7Psalm 116v10-19Canticle: See Revelation 4v11, 5v9, 10, 12Reading: 1 Corinthians 1v23-24Responsory: O glorious cross, on you the King of Angels was victorious. MagnificatIntercessions: Lord, through Your cross bring us to the glory of Your kingdom.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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 23rd Thursday in Ordinary Time, September 14, 2023. Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "The Wondrous Standard." Text ©Stanbrook Abbey. ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal," GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation. Psalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Hebrews 2v9-10Responsory: "We adore You O Christ, and we bless You."Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah)Intercessions: "Save us through Your Cross, O Lord."The Lord's PrayerConcluding 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.*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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer on the 23rd Wednesday in Ordinary Time, September 13, 2023.Memorial of St. John Chrysostom Background Footage of Cesta Tower, Republic of San Marino.Psalm Cycle III

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: Hymn of the Cathemerinon of Prudentius (384-413 AD). Translation by John Rose and Sing the Hours ©2021.Psalm 86Canticle: Isaiah 33v13-16Psalm 98Reading: Job 1v21; 2v10bResponsory: "Incline my heart according to Your will, O God."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: "Remember Your Church, O Lord."Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)Concluding Prayers

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