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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2023.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"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 3v52-57Psalm 150Reading: Ezekiel 36v25-27Responsory: We give thanks to you, O God, as we call upon your name.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy.The Lord’s PrayerConcluding PrayersMarian Appeal

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 21st Saturday in Ordinary Time, September 2, 2023. 

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Deus in Adjutorium

Hymn: "O God, the Source and Fount of Life." Samuel S. Weber, Hymnal for the Hours.

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 (English, tone 8)

Intercessions: Lord, we trust in You.

The Lord's Prayer

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.*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.

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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), Translated by Edward Caswall (19th century) "The Dawn is Sprinkling in the East.Psalm 119:145-152Canticle – Exodus 15v1-4a, 8-13, 17-18Psalm 117Reading: 2 Peter 1:10-11Responsory: I cry to You, O Lord, for you are my refuge.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: Lord, share with us the treasure of your love.Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)Concluding Prayers

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 21st Friday of Ordinary Time, September 1, 2023.

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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 by John David Chambers (1803-1893), Tune from Hymnal for the Hours by Fr. Samuel WeberPsalm 41Psalm 46Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4Reading: Romans 15v1-3Responsory: Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his own blood.Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: Lord, show us your mercy.Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayersSalve Regina

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 21st Friday in Ordinary Time, September 1, 2023.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Aeterna Caeli Gloria," St. Ambrose of Milan (4th century)Psalm 51Canticle: Isaiah 45v15-25Psalm 100Reading: Ephesians 4v29-32Responsory: At daybreak, be merciful to me.Benedictus – Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: Lord, pour out your mercy upon us.The Lord’s PrayerConcluding PrayersHail Mary

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 21st Thursday in Ordinary Time, August 31, 2023.Thanks for praying with us. For inquiries, requests, or feedback please email [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter: @SingtheHours

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Phos Hilaron" or "O Gladsome Light." A song of the ancient church translated and arranged by John R. Rose.Psalm 30Psalm 32Canticle: Revelation 1:17-18, 12:10b-12aReading: 1 Peter 1:6-9Responsory: "The Lord has given us food, bread of the finest wheat."Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)Intercessions: "Look kindly on your children, Lord."Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding Prayers

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 21st Thursday in Ordinary Time, August 31, 2023.Thanks for praying with us. For inquiries, requests, or feedback please email [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter: @SingtheHours

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Lord Open My LipsInvitatory (Psalm 95)Hymn: "Sol ecce surgit igneus." Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-413 AD) Translation J.M. Neale (1854).Psalm 57Canticle: Jeremiah 31:10-14Psalm 48Reading: Isaiah 66:1-2Responsory: "From the depths of my heart I cry to You; hear me O Lord."Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah)IntercessionsThe Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersHail Mary

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 21st Wednesday of Ordinary Time, August 30, 2023.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "Caeli Deus Sanctissime," Pope St. Gregory the GreatAntiphon 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: Claim me once more as your own, Lord, and have mercy on me. (StH adaptation of “Rédime me, Dómine,” Liber antiphonarius, Solesmes, 1960, p. 96)Magnificat (English, Gregorian tone 8, simple)Intercessions: Lord, show us your love.The Lord's Prayer (ICEL chant)Concluding PrayerDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us..."Salve Regina (simple)

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 21st Wednesday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2023.

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Domine Labia Mea Aperies – "Lord, open my lips"

Invitatory Psalm 95 – antiphon from the Liber Hymnarius, Solesmes, 1983, pg 179 FERIA IV, English adaptation by Sing the Hours c.2022

Hymn: "Nox Tenebrae et Nubila," Prudentius (4th century), translation by ©John Rose and Sing the Hours 2021

Psalm 36 (StH tone.C, StH antiphon)

Canticle: Judith 16v2-3a, 13-15 (antiphon adapted by StH from "Domine, magnus es tu," Liber antiphonarius, Solesmes, 1960, p. 127)

Psalm 47 (antiphon adapted by StH from "Iubiláte Deo" 1961 Antiphonale Romanum p. 70)

Reading: Tobit 4v15a, 16a, 18a, 19 (Old Testament reciting tone)

Responsory: Incline my heart according to your will, O God. (adapted by StH from "Inclina Cor Meum" The Liber Usualis, Solesmes, 1961, p. 237,

Benedictus (English, Gregorian tone 8, simple)

Intercessions: Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness. (Meinrad reciting tone)

Pater Noster (Latin)

Concluding Prayers

Ave Maria (Gregorian)

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Friday Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 21st Tuesday of Ordinary Time, on the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, August 29, 2023.Filmed at San Juan Bautista Mission, California.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Praecessor Almus Gratiae." Saint Bede the Venerable, O.S.B., 672-735 AD. *(English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal, GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation. Psalm 116v1-9Psalm 116v10-19Canticle: Revelation 4v11; 5v9, 10, 12. Reading: Acts 13v23-25Responsory: The friend of the Bridegroom rejoices upon hearing the Bridegroom's voice.Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55 (English, tone 8)Intercessions: O Lord, guide our feet into the way of peace.The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersMarian Appeal

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