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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.
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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*: "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.
*Hymn: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.
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