The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 4th Friday in Eastertide, May 1, 2026.
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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium
Hymn: "Aurora lucis rutilat." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 51
Canticle: Tobit 13v8-11, 13-15
Psalm 147v12-20
Reading: Acts 5v30-32
Responsory: The Lord is risen from the tomb, alleluia, alleluia.
Benedictus
Intercessions: "Lord, raise us to life through your Holy Spirit."
The Lord's Prayer
Concluding Prayers
Marian Devotion

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 4th Thursday of Eastertide, April 30, 2026.
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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" or "O God, come to my assistance."
Hymn: "As We Await the Lamb's High Feast." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 144 (two parts)
Canticle: Revelation 11v17-18; 12v10b-12a
Reading: 1 Peter 3:18, 22
Responsory: "The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia."
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)
Intercessions: "Firstborn from the dead, hear our prayer."
Pater Noster (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.
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*Hymn: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 4th Thursday in Eastertide, April 30, 2026.
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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium"
Hymn: "Chorus Novae Ierusalem."
Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (mode 8, Ordo Cantus Officii [OCO])
Psalm 143(142):1-11 (tone 8G)
Ant 2. Vincenti dabo ei (OCO)
Canticle: Isaiah 66:10-14a (tone 7a)
Ant 3. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (mode 8, OCO)
Psalm 147(146):1-11 (tone 8G)
Reading: Romans 8v10-11
Responsory: The Lord is risen from the tomb, alleluia, alleluia.
Ant. Non est discipulus super magistrum – 1d2 (OCO)
Canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79)
Intercessions: May the Lord Jesus be our very life.
Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer, Antiphonale Romanum)
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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 4th Wednesday of Eastertide, April 29, 2026.
Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium
Hymn: "O Catherine, Light for all the Church." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 139v1-18, 23-24
Psalm 139v1-18, 23-24 cont.
Canticle: Colossians
Reading: 1 Corinthians 7-32b, 34
Responsory: The virgins are led into the presence of the King amid gladness and joy.
Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Be mindful of Your Church, O Lord.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 4th Wednesday of Eastertide, April 29, 2026.
Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church.

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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: Fulgentis Auctor Aetheris, (pg. 230) English tr. by Fr. Dylan Schrader, from Hymnal for the Hours, Fr. Samuel Weber
Psalm 108 (tone 6)
Isaiah 61v10-62v5
Psalm 146
Reading: Song of Songs 8v7
Responsory: "My heart is ever pleading, 'Show me Your face.' Alleluia, alleluia.."
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: Jesus, Crown of Virgins, hear us.
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.