The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 20th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, August 24th, 2023.

Feast of St. Bartholomew

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: Exsultet caelum laudibus, 10th c., "Let Heav'n Exult with highest praise" (English, ICEL ©2023)Psalm 116v10-19Psalm 126Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: Colossians 3:16Responsory: Tell all the nations how glorious God is. Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)Intercessions: "Be mindful of Your Church, O Lord."The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersMarian Appeal

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for Thursday of the 20th week in Ordinary Time, August 24th, 2023, Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle.

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Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise. Invitatory: Psalm 95Hymn: "O thou, of twelve Apostles one," ©Richard Major (b 1963) and Graeme Napier (b 1966) Tune: Alfreton Psalm 63v2-9 (Gregorian tone 6, antiphon inspired by "Hoc est praeceptum," Antiphonale monasticum I, Solesmes, 2005, p. 276)Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 (StH arrangement, antiphon inspired by "Majorem Caritatem," Antiphonale Monasticum, Solesmes, 1934, p. 622Psalm 149 (Gregorian tone 1, minor setting, mixed endings. Antiphon inspired by "Vos amici mei," Antiphonale Monasticum, Solesmes, 1934, p. 622)Reading: Ephesians 2v19-22Responsory: You have made them rulers over all the earth. (StH arrangement)Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79) (Gregorian tone 8)Intercessions: "The company of apostles praises you, O Lord." (Meinrad setting)The Lord's Prayer (ICEL official Chant)Concluding PrayersMarian Appeal (Latin) - "Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God..."

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 4th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2023.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Round Me Falls the Night." William Romanis (1824-1899). Tune by Adam Drese (c. 1620-1701. No. 507 in the St. Paul's Hymnal.Psalm 139v1-18, 23-24Psalm 139Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20Reading: 1 John 2v3-6Responsory: Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of Your eye.Magnificat (Luke 1v46-55)Intercessions: Let all who hope in You rejoice, Lord.The Lord's Prayer (Latin)Concluding PrayerSalve Regina (Latin, Gregorian)

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Lauds, Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours for the 20th Wednesday in Ordinary Time. 

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance)Hymn: Fulgentis Auctor Aetheris, (pg. 230) English tr. by Fr. Dylan Schrader, from Hymnal for the Hours, Fr. Samuel WeberPsalm 108 (tone 6)Isaiah 61v10-62v5Psalm 146Reading: Deuteronomy 4v39-40a Responsory: "I will bless the Lord all my life long." Benedictus (English, tone 8, simple)Intercessions: Hear us, King of eternal Glory. The Lord's PrayerConcluding Prayer

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 20th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, August 22, 2023. Memorial of the Queenship of Mary.

Celebrated by Fr. Nathaniel Sanders, with Paul Rose.

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: Salve Regina. Blessed Hermann Contractus, 11th Century.Psalm 137v1-6Psalm 138Canticle: See Revelation 4v11; 5-9; 10; 12 Reading: Colossians 3v16Responsory: I shall know the fullness of joy when I see Your face, O Lord.Canticle of Mary (Magnificat)Intercessions: Here us O Lord and we shall praise You forever. Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding Prayers and Blessing with Fr. Nathaniel Sanders

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 20th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, August 22nd, 2023. Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: Hail Mary Psalm 101Canticle: Daniel 3v26, 27, 29, 34-41Psalm 144v1-10Reading: Isaiah 55v1Responsory: "Lord, listen to my cry. All my trust is in Your promise."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: "Here us O Lord, for the glory of Your name."The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersMarian Appeal

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 20th Monday in Ordinary Time, August 21, 2023.Memorial of Pope St. Pius X

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "Light Ever Radiant." ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal, GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 136 (part 1)Psalm 136 (part 2)Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3v12-13Responsory: Accept my prayer, O Lord, which rises up to you.The Magnificat (English, Tone 8)Intercessions: Our Lord and our God, hear us.The Lord’s Prayer – "Pater Noster"Concluding PrayersMarian Appeal

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 20th Monday in Ordinary Time, August 21, 2023.Memorial of St. Pius X.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "O God of Splendor, Source of Light." (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

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Vespers II, Sunday Evening Prayer on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. August 20, 2023.

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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"Concluding PrayersOra pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix

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Lauds, Sunday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 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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