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Divine Office 9.27.26 | Sunday Evening Prayer | Vespers II Sep 27, 2026

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

Vespers II, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 27, 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
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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "O Lux Beata Trinitas," Saint Ambrose of Milan, 4th century. ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 110v1-5, 7
Psalm 115
Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7
Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2v13-14
Responsory: Our Lord is great, mighty is his power.
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Intercessions: Remember your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite
Benedicamus Domino

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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.

Divine Office 9.27.26 | Sunday Morning Prayer | Lauds Sep 26, 2026

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

Lauds, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 27, 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: "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)
Intercessions: "Christ, King of Glory, be our light and our joy."
Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

Divine Office 9.26.26 | Saturday Evening Prayer | Vespers I Sep 26, 2026

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Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.
Vespers I, 25th Saturday in Ordinary Time, September 26, 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"
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...)

Divine Office 9.26.26 | Saturday Morning Prayer | Lauds Sep 25, 2026

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

Lauds, 25th Saturday in Ordinary Time, September 26, 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"
Hymn*: "Aurora jam spargit polum" by Ambrose of Milan (St. Augustine's mentor). (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation.
Psalm 119:145-152
Canticle – Exodus 15v1-4a, 8-13, 17-18
Psalm 117
Reading: 2 Peter 1:10-11
Responsory: I cry to You, O Lord, for you are my refuge.
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: Lord, share with us the treasure of your love.
Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite: Dominus nos benedicat

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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.

Divine Office 9.25.26 | Friday Evening Prayer | Vespers Sep 25, 2026

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

Vespers, 25th Friday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 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”
Hymn: "Plasmator hominis Deus," (English) St. Gregory the Great (pg. 205 in the Liber Hymnarius), Translation ©2023 ICEL. Divine Office Hymnal #238. Melody 128.
Psalm 41
Psalm 46
Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4
Reading: Romans 15v1-3
Responsory: Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his own blood.
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)
Intercessions: Lord, show us your mercy.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat..."
Marian Devotion

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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 9.25.26 | Friday Morning Prayer | Lauds Sep 24, 2026

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

Lauds, 25th Friday in Ordinary Time, September 25, 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..."
Hymn: "Aeterna caeli gloriae." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 51
Canticle: Isaiah 45:15-25
Psalm 100
Reading: Ephesians 4v29-32
Responsory: "At daybreak, be merciful to me."
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: "Lord, pour out your mercy upon us."
Pater Noster (Our Father)
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite

Divine Office 9.24.26 | Thursday Evening Prayer | Vespers Sep 24, 2026

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

Vespers, 25th Thursday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 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..."
Hymn: "Magnae Deus potentiae." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 30
Psalm 32
Canticle: Revelation 11:17-18, 12:10b-12a
Reading: 1 Peter 1:6-9
Responsory: "The Lord has given us food, bread of the finest wheat."
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Intercessions: "Look kindly on your children, Lord."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite

Divine Office 9.24.26 | Thursday Morning Prayer | Lauds Sep 23, 2026

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

Lauds, 25th Thursday in Ordinary Time, September 24, 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
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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..."
Hymn: "Sol ecce surgit igneus." Aurelius Clemens Prudentius (348-413 AD). English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” #227 GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 57
Canticle: Jeremiah 31:10-14
Psalm 48
Reading: Isaiah 66:1-2
Responsory: "From the depths of my heart I cry to You; hear me O Lord."
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: "Lord, bless us and bring us close to You."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite

Divine Office 9.23.26 | Wednesday Evening Prayer | Vespers Sep 23, 2026

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

Vespers, 25th Wednesday in Ordinary Time, September 23, 2026.
Memorial of St. Padre Pio

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
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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
"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..."

Divine Office 9.23.26 | Wednesday Morning Prayer | Lauds Sep 22, 2026

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

Lauds, 25th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 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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