The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers II, Sunday Evening Prayer, December 29, 2024.Feast of the Holy Family Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "O lux beata caelitum" English Translation ©ICELPsalm 113Psalm 147v12-20Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: Philippians 2v6-7Responsory: He had to become like His brothers in every way to show the fullness of His mercy.Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: Lord, you are the model and savior of all.The Lord's PrayerCollect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding Rite: May the Lord bless us...(Latin)Marian Devotion 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, Sunday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, December 30th, 2024.Feast of the Holy Family Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn*: "Christe splendor Patris." ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 TranslationPsalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Deuteronomy 5v16Responsory: Christ, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us.Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)Intercessions: "Jesus, you became obedient, sanctify us."The Lord's PrayerCollect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding RiteMarian Devotion 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 I, Saturday Evening Prayer, December 28, 2024. Feast of the Holy FamilyWith Paul Rose and his sister Nina. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "O lux beata caelitum"Psalm 113Psalm 147v12-20Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: 2 Corinthians 8v9Responsory: The Word was made man, alleluia, alleluia.Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: Lord, you are the model and savior of all.The Lord's PrayerCollectConcluding Rite: 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.

Lauds, Saturday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, December 28th, 2024.Feast of the Holy InnocentsWith Paul Rose and sister, Nina Rose. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn*: "Audit Tyrannus Anxius." Prudentius c. 348-405. (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Jeremiah 31v15Responsory: The just are the friends of God; they live with Him forever.BenedictusIntercessions: The white-robed army of martyrs praises You.Pater Noster (The Lord's PrayerCollect (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.*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, Friday Evening Prayer, December 27th, 2024. Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "O Christ Redeemer of Us All."Psalm 110v1-5, 7Psalm 130Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20Reading: Romans 8v3-4Responsory: The Word was made man, alleluia, alleluia.Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55IntercessionsThe Lord's PrayerConcluding 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 of the Liturgy of the Hours, December 27th, 2024. Feast of St. John the Apostle.. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn*: "Cohors beáta Séraphim," Charles Rose, 18th century. (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 TranslationPsalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Acts 4:19-20Responsory: You have made them rulers over all the earth.BenedictusIntercessions: Be mindful of your Church, O Lord.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.*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, Thursday Evening Prayer, December 26th, 2024. Feast of St. Stephen, The First Martyr. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"O Christ, Redeemer of Us All.Psalm 110v1-5, 7Psalm 130Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20Reading: 1 John 1v5b, 7 Responsory: The Word was made man, alleluia, alleluia.Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: Lord, deliver us from evil.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, Tuesday Morning Prayer on December 26th, 2024. 2nd Day in the Octave of ChristmasFeast of St. Stephen, the First Martyr. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Christum est vita," Anonymous c. 9th Century. (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation. Psalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Acts 6v2b-5aResponsory: The Lord is my strength, and I shall sing His praise.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: You redeemed us by Your blood.The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersDominus 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.

Vespers, Wednesday Evening Prayer on Christmas Day.Merry Christmas! Visit our website: singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "O Christ Redeemer of Us All." ©2023 ICELPsalm 110:1-5, 7Psalm 130Canticle: Colossians 1:12-20Reading 1 John 1:1-3Responsory: "The Word was made man, alleluia, alleluia."Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)Intercessions: May Your birth bring peace to all.Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding 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 1st Wednesday of Christmastide, December 25, 2024.Merry Christmas!! Visit our our website at singthehours.org Introductory Rite: Lord open my lips...Invitatory: Psalm 95Hymn*: "A Solis Ortus Cardine, Sedulius." c. 5th Century. (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 TranslationPsalm 63:2-9Canticle: Daniel 3:57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Hebrews 1:1-2Responsory: "The Lord has made known, alleluia, alleluia."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: "Let the earth ring out with joy, for You have come!"The Lord's PrayerConcluding 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.*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 4th Saturday in Advent, December 24, 2024.Christmas Eve! Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Christe Redemptor Omnium." 6th Century. Provided Translation by ICEL © 2023.Psalm 113Psalm 147:12-20Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11Reading: Galatians 4:4-5Responsory: "Today you will know the Lord is coming."Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)IntercessionsThe Lord's PrayerConcluding 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 4th Tuesday in Advent, December 24, 2024.Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms: singthehours.org/support Visit our our website at singthehours.org Lord open my lips...Invitatory: Psalm 95Invitatory AntiphonMagnis Prophetae VocibusPsalm 101(100)Canticle: Daniel 3v26, 27, 29, 34-41Psalm 144v1-10 Reading: Isaiah 11v1-3aResponsory: "Tomorrow will be the day of your salvation; the sinfulness of earth will be destroyed."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus."The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersDominus 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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 4th Monday in Advent, December 23rd, 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 136(135), I (Antiphon adapted by Sing the Hours from Gregorian Proper)Psalm 136(135), II (Antiphon adapted by Sing the Hours from Gregorian Proper)Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10 (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 EmmanuelMagnificat: 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 4th Monday in Advent, December 23rd, 2024. Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email singthehours@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter @singthehours Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: Magnis Prophetae VocibusPsalm 90(89)Canticle: Isaiah 42v10-16Psalm 135(134)v1-12Reading: Jeremiah 30v21, 22Responsory: Your Light will come, Jerusalem. The Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: Show us Your mercy, Lord.The Lord’s PrayerConcluding 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.

Vespers II, Evening Prayer for the 4th Sunday in Advent, Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. Please support this work today at: singthehours.org/support Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: ""Receive, O Mary, Virgin Pure." Translation ©ICEL 2023"Psalm 110(109)v1-5, 7Psalm 112(111)Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7Reading: Philippians 4v4-5Responsory: "Lord, show us Your mercy and love."O RexCanticle 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 on the 4th Sunday in Advent, December 22nd, 2024. Come to our mid-winter chant retreat at Malvern Retreat House! January 24-26, 2025. More information and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: “Magnis prophetæ vocibus," (English) unknown author, © 2023 ICEL.Psalm 118(117)Canticle: Daniel 3:52-57Psalm 150(149)Reading: Romans 13v11-12Responsory: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus!"Pater Noster (B) 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.*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 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.