The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

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Divine Office 10.21.26 | Wednesday Evening Prayer | Vespers Oct 21, 2026

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

Lauds, 29th Wednesday in Ordinary Time, October 21, 2026.

Chanted 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: "Caeli Deus sanctissime" English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
Psalm 27
Psalm 27 continued
Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20
Reading: James 1v19-22, 25
Responsory: "Claim me once more as Your own, Lord, and have mercy on me."
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Intercessions: Lord, show us Your love.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat" – "May the Lord bless us..."

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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.

Divine Office 10.21.26 | Wednesday Morning Prayer | Lauds Oct 20, 2026

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

Lauds, 29th Wednesday in Ordinary Time, October 21, 2026.

Chanted 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

Introductory Rite
Hymn: "Nox tenebrae et nubila," Prudentius (4th century), translation by ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 36
Canticle: Judith 16v2-3a, 13-15
Psalm 47
Reading: Tobit 4v15a, 16a, 18a, 19
Responsory: Incline my heart according to your will, O God.
Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah)
Intercessions: Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Benedicamus Domino

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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

Divine Office 10.20.26 | Tuesday Evening Prayer | Vespers Oct 20, 2026

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

Vespers, 29th Monday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2026.

Chanted 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

Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (Latin)
Hymn: "Telluris ignens Conditor." St. Gregory the Great (540-604 AD). English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 20
Psalm 21v2-8, 14
Canticle: Revelation 4v11; 5v9, 10, 12
Reading: 1 John 3v1-3
Responsory: Through all eternity O Lord, Your promise stands unshaken.
Canticle of Mary
Intercessions: Lord, hear our prayer.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Dismissal

Divine Office 10.20.26 | Tuesday Morning Prayer | Lauds Oct 19, 2026

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

Lauds, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October , 2026.

Chanted 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.

Permissions Granted by ICEL. Copyright Attributions below.

Thank you for praying with us. Help us keep Sing the Hours on the internet!
Ad-free Lauds, Vespers and Compline: https://singthehours.org/members

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Monthly Support and private community: https://singthehours.podia.com/support
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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..."
Hymn: "Pergrata mundo muntiat," English Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 24
Canticle: Tobit 13v1-8
Psalm 33
Reading: Romans 13:11b; 12-13a
Responsory: My God stands by me, all my trust is in Him.
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions
The Lord’s Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Dismissal

Divine Office 10.19.26 | Monday Evening Prayer | Vespers Oct 19, 2026

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

Vespers, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 19, 2026.
Memorial of Sts. John Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions, Martyrs.

Chanted 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
Hymn: "Immense caeli conditor," Pope St. Gregory the Great. English ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 11
Psalm 15
Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10
Reading: Colossians 1v9b-11
Responsory: Lord, you alone can heal me, for I have grieved you by my sins.
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Intercessions: Lord, bless Your people.
The Lord’s Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Copyrights:
Permissions Granted by ICEL. Copyright Attributions:
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.

Divine Office 10.19.26 | Monday Morning Prayer | Lauds Oct 18, 2026

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

Lauds, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 19, 2026.
Memorial of Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues and Companions, Martyrs

Chanted 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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Thank you for praying with us. Help us keep Sing the Hours on the internet!
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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: "Aeterna Christi munera." Translation ©ICEL 2023
Psalm 5v2-10, 12-13
Canticle: 1 Chronicles 29v10-13
Psalm 29
Reading: 2 Corinthians 1v3-5
Responsory: "The Lord is my strength, and I shall sing His praise."
Canticle of Zechariah: Luke 1v68-79 (tone II)
Intercessions: You redeemed us by Your blood.
The Lord’s Prayer (recto tono)
Collect
Concluding Rite

Divine Office 10.18.26 | Sunday Evening Prayer | Vespers II Oct 18, 2026

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

Lauds, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October , 2026.

Chanted 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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Thank you for praying with us. Help us keep Sing the Hours on the internet!
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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" (Solemn tone)
Hymn: "Lucis Creator optime," St. Gregory the Great, "O Blest Creator of the Light," English by John Mason Neale 19th century, as from Hymnal for the Hours, #157 Fr. Samuel Weber
Psalm 110v1-5, 7
Psalm 114
Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7 (adapted from the Gregorian by StH ©2023)
Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Responsory: ℟. Benedictus es Domine, in firmamento caeli. "The whole creation proclaims the greatness of your glory." (Antiphonale Romanum)
Canticle of Mary
Intercessions: Lord, may Your kingdom come.
The Lord’s Prayer (English) – "Pater Noster" (adapted from the Antiphonale Romanum)
Collect
Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord Bless us"
Marian Devotion

Divine Office 10.18.26 | Sunday Morning Prayer | Lauds Oct 17, 2026

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

Lauds, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 19, 2026.

Chanted 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.

Permissions Granted by ICEL. Copyright Attributions below.

Thank you for praying with us. Help us keep Sing the Hours on the internet!
Ad-free Lauds, Vespers and Compline: https://singthehours.org/members

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Monthly Support and private community: https://singthehours.podia.com/support
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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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Domine Labia Mea Aperies – "O Lord Open my lips"
Invitatory Psalm 95
Hymn: "Aeterne rerum conditor," Ambrose of Milan, translated by Fr. Thomas Buffer ©2005, 2020
Psalm 63v2-9 (tone VII; antiphon inspired by the Gregorian and transcribed for English by Sing the Hours ©2023)
Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 (tone VIII antiphon " " StH ©2023)
Psalm 148 (tone VIII, antiphon "" "" StH ©2023)
Reading: Revelation 7v10, 12
Responsory: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.
Canticle of Zechariah – Luke 1:68-79 (English, tone VI)
Intercessions: Lord, you are our life and our salvation.
The Lord's Prayer (ICEL)
Collect
Concluding Rite
Ora Pro Nobos Sancta Dei Genetrix – "Pray for us O Holy Mother of God"

Divine Office 10.17.26 | Saturday Evening Prayer | Vespers I Oct 17, 2026

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

Vespers I, 28th Saturday (29th Sunday) in Ordinary Time, October 17, 2026.

Chanted 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

Introductory Rite
Hymn: "Deus creator omnium." St. Ambrose AD 340-397. (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal, GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation.
Psalm 141v1-9
Psalm 142
Canticle: Philippians 2v6-11
Reading: Romans 11v33-36
Responsory: "Our hearts are filled with wonder as we contemplate Your works, O Lord."
Magnificat
Intercessions – Lord, be with Your people.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

Divine Office 10.17.26 | Saturday Morning Prayer | Lauds Oct 16, 2026

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

Lauds, 28th Saturday in Ordinary Time, October 17, 2026.
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch

Chanted 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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Thank you for praying with us. Help us keep Sing the Hours on the internet!
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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: "Martyr of God," © 2023 ICEL
Psalm 92
Canticle: Ezekiel 36v24-28
Psalm 8
Reading: 2 Corinthians 1v3-5
Responsory: The Lord is my strength. I shall always praise him.
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)
Intercessions: You redeemed us by Your blood.
The Lord’s Prayer
Collect (Concluding Prayer)
Concluding Rite

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