Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 22nd Thursday in Ordinary Time, September 3, 2026
Memorial of St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church.

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.
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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

Introductory Rite: Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Anglorum jam," translation ©ICEL 2023
Psalm 80
Canticle: Isaiah 12v1-6
Psalm 81
Reading: Wisdom 7v13-14
Responsory: Let the peoples proclaim the wisdom of the saints.
Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah)
Intercessions: Nourish your people, Lord.
The Lord’s Prayer, English, ©ICEL
Collect
Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"
Marian Devotion

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The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*Hymn: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Vespers, 22nd Wednesday in Ordinary Time, September 2, 2026

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God, come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Behold the Slowly Setting Sun." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 62
Psalm 67
Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20
Reading 1 Peter 5v5b-7
Responsory "Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of Your eye."
Magnificat
Intercessions "Increase Your grace and Your peace, O Lord."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite

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The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*Hymn: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 1, 2026

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Creator of the Radiant Sky." English Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 77
Canticle: 1 Samuel 2v1-10
Psalm 97
Reading: Romans 8v35, 37
Responsory: "I will bless the Lord all my life long."
Benedictus
Intercessions: Remain with us, Lord.
Pater Noster
Collect
Concluding Rite: Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord bless us..."

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The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*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.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 22nd Monday in Ordinary Time, September 1, 2026.

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.
Made without AI. 100% human vocals, 100% real Catholic prayer.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

CALIFORNIA PILGRIMAGE 2027
Let January be Golden
A 5-day pilgrimage winding up the California coast, starting in San Diego and ending in Los Angeles. Let the Liturgy of the Hours shape your winter days and guide your new year.

Pray, sing, participate in the Sacraments, travel in a private coach, rest in hand-selected hotels, and share unhurried meals and local wine in the golden light of a Southern California January. When the rest of the country is buried in winter, come sing the Hours where the missions began. singthehours.org/pilgrimage

Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..."
Hymn: "Sator Princepsque temporum," 7th Century. ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 49 (antiphon 1)
Psalm 49 (antiphon 2)
Canticle: Revelation 4v11, 5-9, 10, 12
Reading: Romans 3v23-25a
Responsory: I shall know the fullness of joy when I see Your face, O Lord.
Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Protect your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Introductory Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat..."

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The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*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.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2026

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.
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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

Join us in California, January 2027. singthehours.org/pilgrimage
Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium...
Hymn: "Aeterne lucis conditor," English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 43
Canticle: Isaiah 38v10-14, 17b-20
Psalm 65
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5v4-5
Responsory: Lord, listen to my cry; all my trust is in Your promise.
Benedictus
Intercessions: "Keep us Lord, on Your path."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite: Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord Bless us"
Marian Devotional

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English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours: General Instruction, Antiphons, Invitatories, Responsories, Intercessions, Psalm 95, the Canticle of the Lamb, Psalm Prayers; original texts of the Opening Prayers and Alternative Opening Prayers from the Roman Missal, and the Roman Calendar. Copyright ©1970, 1973, 1975, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*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.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2026

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.
Made without AI. 100% human vocals, 100% real Catholic prayer.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Luminis fons, lux et origo lucis." By St. Alcuin OSB, ca 735-805. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” #262 Mode I, Melody 9.
Psalm 45 (first part)
Psalm 45 (second part)
Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2v13
Responsory: Accept my prayer, O Lord, which rises up to you.
Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Answer the prayers of your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer – "Pater Noster"
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite

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English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours: General Instruction, Antiphons, Invitatories, Responsories, Intercessions, Psalm 95, the Canticle of the Lamb, Psalm Prayers; original texts of the Opening Prayers and Alternative Opening Prayers from the Roman Missal, and the Roman Calendar. Copyright ©1970, 1973, 1975, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*Hymn: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 22nd Monday in Ordinary Time, August 31, 2026.

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.
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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Lucis largitor splendide." Hilary of Poitiers, 4th Century. Divine Office Hymnal #260 Melody 70. Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 42
Canticle: Sirach 36v1-5, 10-13
Psalm 19A
Reading: Jeremiah 15v16
Responsory: Sing for joy, God’s chosen ones, give him the praise that is due.
Canticle of Zechariah. Benedictus (Luke 1v68-79)
Intercessions: "Preserve us in your ministry, Lord."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite

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The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*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.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Vespers II, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2026

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "O Lux Beata Trinitas," Saint Ambrose of Milan, 4th century, Translated ICEL©2023
Psalm 110v1-5, 7 (ant. from A.R. II, ©2020)
Psalm 115 (ant. from A.R. II, ©2020)
Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7 (Proper chant from A.R. II, adapted to English by StH©2024)
Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2v13-14
Responsory: Our Lord is great, mighty is his power. (StH adaptation ©2023)
Canticle of Mary (Magnificat, Latin, solemn, tone 8)
Intercessions: Remember your people, Lord.
The Lord’s Prayer – ICEL Chant
Concluding Prayers
Concluding Rite

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The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*Hymn: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 30, 2026.

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.
Made without AI. 100% human vocals, 100% real Catholic prayer.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

Join Paul Rose and fellow pilgrims for five full days of a fully guided, sung pilgrimage through Southern California from Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the first of the California missions, north along the coast and ending at the San Fernando Rey Mission in Los Angeles.
Visit singthehours.org/pilgrimage for more details.

Join us for a California pilgrimage! singthehours.org/pilgrimage
Introductory Rite: "O God, come to my assistance."
Hymn: "Lo, Night is Waning." Divine Office Hymnal #252, Mode IV, melody 74. ©2023 ICEL.
Psalm 118
Canticle: Daniel 3v52-57
Psalm 150
Reading: Ezekiel 36v25-27
Responsory: We give thanks to you O God, as we call upon Your name.
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus in English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)
Intercessions: "Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy."
Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

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The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*Hymn: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Vespers I, 22nd Sunday (21st Saturday) in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2026.

At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin.

New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.
Made without AI. 100% human vocals, 100% real Catholic prayer.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

Join Paul Rose and fellow pilgrims for five full days of a fully guided, sung pilgrimage through Southern California from Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the first of the California missions, north along the coast and ending at the San Fernando Rey Mission in Los Angeles.
singthehours.org/pilgrimage

Join us on a California Pilgrimage: singthehours.org/pilgrimage
Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God, come to my assistance" (Solemn tone, adapted for English by Sing the Hours)
Hymn: "Rerum, Deus, fons omnium." Author Unknown. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
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
Intercessions: Lord we trust in You.
The Lord's Prayer (Pater Noster)
Collect
Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"
Marian Appeal (Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix...)
Join us on our January California pilgrimage! singthehours.org/pilgrimage

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The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
*Hymn: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.