The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the 4th Sunday in Advent, Saturday, December 21, 2024.Note: Sundays get Vespers I on Saturday evening and Vespers II on Sunday Evening. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: ""Receive, O Mary, Virgin Pure." Translation ©ICEL 2023"Psalm 122Psalm 130Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24Responsory: "Lord, show us Your mercy and love."O OriensCanticle of Mary (Magnificat)Intercessions: "Come Lord Jesus."The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersDominus nos benedicat...Marian Appeal The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Saturday in Advent, December 21, 2024 Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: Magnis Prophetae VocibusPsalm 119v145-152Canticle: Wisdom 9v1-6, 9-11Psalm 117Reading: Isaiah 1v14b-15Responsory: Your Light will come, Jerusalem. The Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: Show us Your mercy, Lord.Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)Collect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding Rite The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 3rd Friday in Advent, December 20th, 2024.Join us for our mid-winter chant retreat, January 24-26, 2025.More information at registration at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: Verbum salutis omnium, ca. 12th c., "Receive, O Mary, Virgin Pure," English © 2023 ICEL Psalm 135, I (Antiphon adapted by Sing the Hours from Gregorian Proper)Psalm 135, II (Antiphon adapted by Sing the Hours from Gregorian Proper)Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4 (Antiphon adapted by Sing the Hours from Gregorian Proper)Reading: See 1 Corinthians 1v7b-9Responsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. (mode II)Ant. O Clavis David (O Key of David)Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: Come, Lord Jesus!The Lord's Prayer (ICEL)Collect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding Rite The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Friday of Advent, December 20, 2024. Come to our mid-winter chant retreat - January 24-26, 2025 in Malvern, PAMore information at singthehours.org/retreats 00:00 Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"00:30 Hymn*: "Magnis prophetae vocibus." (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 TranslationPsalm 51Canticle: Jeremiah 14v17-21Psalm 100Reading: Genesis 48v10Responsory: Your light will come Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.BenedictusIntercessions: Come, Lord Jesus.Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Collect (Concluding Prayers)May the Lord bless us... The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 3rd Thursday in Advent, December 19, 2024. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: Verbum salutis omnium, ca. 12th c.," Receive, O Mary, Virgin pure," English © 2023 ICEL Psalm 132, I (tone 4alt., Antiphon adapted by Sing the Hours, from "Ad Te Domine Levavi," Solesmes, 2005)Psalm 132, II (Antiphon adapted by Sing the Hours, from "Da Mercedem, Domine" Solesmes, 2005)Canticle: Revelation 11v17-18; 12v10b-12a (tone 8G, Antiphon adapted by StH from "Convertere, Domine")Reading: 1 Corinthians 4v5Responsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. (mode II)Ant. O Radix IesseMagnificat: Luke 1v46-55 Intercessions: Come, Lord Jesus!The Lord's Prayer (ICEL)Collect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding Rite The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Thursday in Advent, December 19, 2024.Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants   Visit our our website at singthehours.org Introductory Rite"Magnis prophetaie vocibus." ©ICELPsalm 87 Canticle: Isaiah 40v10-17Psalm 99Reading: Isaiah 2v3bResponsory: Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty. (StH tune)Benedictus (English, Gregorian tone 8)IntercessionsPater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Collect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding RiteMarian Appeal The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 3rd Wednesday in Advent, December 18, 2024. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"HymnPsalm 126Psalm 127Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20Reading: 1 Corinthians 1v7b-9Responsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might.Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: Come Lord Jesus.Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding Prayers The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Wednesday of Advent, December 18, 2024. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn*: "Magnis prophetae vocibus." (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 TranslationPsalm 86Canticle: Isaiah 33v13-16Psalm 98Reading: Romans 13v11-12Responsory: Your light will come Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.Benedictus Tone 4Intercessions: Come, Lord Jesus.The Lord's Prayer Concluding PrayersMay the Lord bless us...Marian Appeal The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

The Liturgy of the Hours, Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Tuesday in Advent, December 17, 2024. Join us for our midwinter chant retreat, January 24-26, 2025 at Malvern Retreat House. For more information and registration visit singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn*: "Magnis prophetae vocibus." New Hymnal Copyright attributions: (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 85 Canticle: Isaiah 26v1-4, 7-9, 12 Psalm 67 Reading: Isaiah 2v3bResponsory: "Your light will come, Jerusalem."Canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: Lord, protect Your people.The Lord’s Prayer (ICEL Chant Setting)Concluding Prayers and Final Blessing"Dominus nos benedicat..." The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 3rd Monday in Advent, December 16th, 2024. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Oh Loving Maker of the Stars." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, IncPsalm 123Psalm 124Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: Philippians 3v20b-21Responsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might.Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55 (tone 8)Intercessions: Come, Lord, and save us.The Lord's PrayerCollect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding Rite The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the third Monday in Advent, December 16th, 2024. Apply for our first 2025 Liturgy of the Hours Retreat https://www.singthehours.org/retreats Support this work: singthehours.org/support Deus in AdjutoriumHymn*: Behold a Voice Resounding Clear (Vox Clara Ecce Intonat). (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation.Psalm 84Canticle: Isaiah 2v2-5Psalm 96Reading: Isaiah 2v2-4Responsory: Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.Canticle of Zechariah: Luke 1:68-79Intercessions: Come, Lord Jesus.The Lord’s PrayerCollectConcluding Rite The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 15, 2024. Gaudete SundayJoin us for a mid-winter chant retreat - January 24-26, 2025 at Malvern Retreat House. More information at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (StH arrangement)"Conditor alme siderum." Psalm 110Psalm 111Canticle: Revelation 19v1-7Reading: Philippians 4v4-5Responsory: "Lord show us your mercy and love."Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)IntercessionsThe Lord's PrayerCollect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding RiteMarian Appeal The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 15, 2024.Gaudete Sunday! Come to our winter chant retreat - January 24-26, 2025 More info at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn: "Behold a Voice Resounding Clear." copyright 2023 ICELPsalm 93Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 Psalm 148Reading: Romans 13v11-12Responsory: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.Benedictus IntercessionsThe Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayerDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us" The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Saturday in Advent, December 14, 2024 Come to our mid-winter chant retreat! January 24-26, 2025Visit our our website at singthehours.org/retreats for more info Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Creator of the Stars of Night." (Latin: "Conditor Alme Siderum"). 9th Century Latin hymn, translated by J.M. Neale, 19th Century.Psalm 113Psalm 116:10-19.Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24Responsory: "Lord show us Your mercy and love." Canticle of MaryIntercessionsPater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayersAlma Redemptoris Mater The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer on the 2nd Saturday in Advent, December 14, 2024Memorial of St. John of the Cross Join us at our winter chant retreat in Malvern, PA - January 24-26, 2025.Info and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Inclitus rector." ©2023 ICELPsalm 92Canticle: Deuteronomy 32:1-12Psalm 8Reading: Isaiah 11:1-3aResponsory: "On your walls Jerusalem, I have set my watchmen to guard you."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessionsThe Lord's PrayerCollectConcluding RiteCome to our winter chant retreat! The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles)

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Friday in Advent, December 13, 2024.Memorial of St. Lucy   Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Creator of the Stars of Night."Psalm 116:1-9Psalm 121Canticle: Revelation 15:3-4Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-10Responsory: "Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might."Canticle of MaryIntercessionsPater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayersMarian Appeal The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 2nd Friday in Advent, December 13, 2024.Memorial of St. Lucy   Come to our mid-winter chant retreat at Malvern Retreat House - January 24-26, 2025Info and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim your praisePsalm 95 (Invitatory) Hymn: "Hark a Thrilling Voice is Sounding."Psalm 51Canticle: Habakkuk 3:2-4, 13a, 15-19Psalm 147:12-20Reading: Jeremiah 30:21, 22Responsory: "Your light will come Jerusalem, the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessionsPater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayersMarian Appeal The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Thursday in Advent, December 12th, 2024. Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Join us for a mid-winter chant retreat - January 24-26, 2025 - at Malvern Retreat HouseInfo and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: Beata Dei genitrix, "O Blessed Mother of our Lord," translation by the Sisters of Saint Cecilia's Abbey, Ryde, UK, tune Angelus LMPsalm 122Psalm 127Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: Revelation 21v2-3Responsory: "Her children rose up and they called her blessed."Magnificat, Canticle of MaryIntercessions: Grant us her love, help, and protection.The Lord’s Prayer (Latin)Concluding PrayersAlma Redemptoris Mater, Bl. Hermann Contractus, "Kind One, the Ransomer's Mother," John Rose c2021 The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 2nd Tuesday in Advent, December 12, 2023.Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came." Basque Christmas Carol 13th Century. Paraphrased by Sabine Baring-Gould 1834-1924. Psalm 63:2-9Canticle: Daniel 3:57-88, 56 Psalm 149Reading: Zechariah 2:14-17Responsory: "I will lift my eyes toward the mountains, from where shall help come to me?"Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: "Lord Creator of Life, hear us."The Lord's PrayerCollect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding RiteImmaculate Mary The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Wednesday in Advent, December 11, 2024. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "Cónditor alme síderum," (English, ICEL ©2023)Psalm 62Psalm 67Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20 (Gregorian tone 4E)Reading: 1 Corinthians 4v5Responsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. (Advent tone, StH adaptation)Magnificat (English, Gregorian tone 2, simple)Intercessions: Come, Lord JesusThe Lord's Prayer (Monastic tone, English)Collect (Concluding Prayer)Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us..." The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.