The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 16th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, July 25, 2023.

Feast of St. James

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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

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 16th Monday in Ordinary Time, July 24, 2023.

Memorial of St. Sharbel. 

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"HymnPsalm 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 Prayers

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 16th Monday in Ordinary Time, July 24, 2023.Memorial of St. Sharbel. 

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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 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 II, Sunday Evening Prayer on the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. July 23, 2023.We have a new sister channel launching soon: Chants and Rants! Once we hit 1000 subscribers, we'll post our first videos of chanted rosaries. Subscribe here! https://www.youtube.com/@chantsandrants

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "O Blest Creator of the Light."(English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal, GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation* Psalm 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."Pater NosterConcluding Prayers with Fr. Nathaniel SandersOra pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix

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, Sunday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 22, 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." Benedictus Intercessions: "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 15th Saturday in Ordinary Time, July 22, 2023.

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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)

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Lauds, Saturday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 15th Saturday in Ordinary Time, July 22, 2023.Feast of St. Mary Magdalen.

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Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise. Invitatory: Psalm 95Hymn: "Aurora lucis rutilat." Translation ICEL ©2023.* See note at bottom for further attributions.)Psalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 Psalm 149Reading: Malachi 3v23-24Responsory: Mary do not weep. The Lord is risen from the dead.Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Dawn from on high, break upon us."Our Father (ICEL chant)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, Friday Evening Prayer of the 15th Friday in Ordinary Time, July 21st, 2023.We have a new sister channel launching soon: Chants and Rants! Once we hit 1000 subscribers, we'll post our first videos of chanted rosaries. Subscribe here! https://www.youtube.com/@chantsandrants

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All Antiphons, and the Responsory are adapted from the Gregorian propers by Sing the Hours ©2023.

Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (Sing the Hours arrangement)Hymn: "Maker of Man who from thy throne"Psalm 135 (two parts, tone VI, antiphons adapted from the Gregorian by StH)Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4Reading: James 1v2-4Responsory: Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his own blood. (StH arrangement based on Gregorian)Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55 (Latin, Gregorian tone VIII, Novo Vulgata)Intercessions: Have mercy on your people, Lord.Pater Noster (Latin, solemn)CollectDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord Bless us"

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for Friday in the 11th week in Ordinary Time. June 23, 2023.

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Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim your praise.Invitatory: Psalm 95Hymn: "Aeterna caeli gloria."Psalm 51Canticle: Jeremiah 14v17-21Psalm 100 Reading: 2 Corinthians 12v9b-10Responsory: At daybreak, be merciful to me.BenedictusIntercessions: "Save those you have redeemed by your blood, Lord." The Lord's Prayer (ICEL)Concluding PrayersStabat Mater

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for Thursday in the 15th week of Ordinary Time. July 20, 2023.

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Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Magnae Deus potentiae" (Gregory the Great)Psalm 132 (antiphon 1)Psalm 132 (antiphon 2)Canticle: Revelation 11v17-18; 12v10b-12aReading: 1 Peter 3v8-9Responsory: "The Lord has given us food, bread of the finest wheat."Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: "Hear us, O God our refuge."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.