The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 34th Thursday in Ordinary Time, November 28, 2024.Join us at our mid-winter chant retreat in Malvern, PA - January 24-26, 2025.More info and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn*: "Dies irae." From the Divine Office Hymnal, GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 72 Psalm 72 continuedCanticle: Revelation 11v17-18; 12v10b-12a Reading: 1 Peter 1v22-23Responsory: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall want for nothing.Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55) Intercessions: Bless your people, Lord.The Lord's PrayerCollect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding 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.*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 34th Thursday in Ordinary Time, November 28, 2024. We're partnering with Word on Fire. Get a FREE Liturgy of the Hours prayer book when you sign up for the 30-day prayer challenge HERE: https://pray.wordonfire.org/sing Introductory Rite: Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "Dies irae" translation ©ICEL 2023Psalm 80 (tone 7b, antiphon by StH)Canticle: Isaiah 12v1-6 (tone 2, antiphon by StH)Psalm 81 (tone 3b, antiphon by StH)Reading: Romans 14v17-19Responsory: In the early hours of the morning, I think of you, O Lord. (StH arrangement with harmony)Canticle of Zechariah (English, tone 8, antiphon arranged by StH)Intercessions: Enlighten us, Lord.Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer, English, ©ICEL)CollectDominus 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, Evening Prayer for the 34th Wednesday in Ordinary Time, November 27, 2024. Join us at our mid-winter chant retreat: January 24-26, 2025 at Malvern Retreat House. More info at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: Dies irae. ©2023 ICELPsalm 62 (tone V)Psalm 67 (tone VI)Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20 (tone VIIIG)Reading 1 Peter 5v5b-7Responsory "Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of Your eye." (StH arrangement)Magnificat (tone VIII)Intercessions "Increase Your grace, and Your peace, O Lord."The Lord's Prayer (ICEL)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 34th Wednesday in Ordinary Time, November 27, 2024. Join us for our mid-winter chant retreat: January 24-26, 2025 at the beautiful Malvern Retreat House. More info at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium Hymn: "Dies irae." ©2023 ICELPsalm 77 Canticle: 1 Samuel 2v1-10 Psalm 97Reading: Romans 8v35, 37Responsory: "I will bless the Lord all my life long."Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah)Intercessions: Remain with us, Lord.Pater Noster Concluding PrayersDominus 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, Evening Prayer for the 34th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, November 26, 2024. Join us at our mid-winter chant retreat at Malvern Retreat House, PA. More info at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Dies irae." ©ICEL 2023Psalm 49 (antiphon 1)Psalm 49 (antiphon 2)Canticle: Revelation 4v11, 5-9, 10, 12Reading: Romans 3v23-25aResponsory: I shall know the fullness of joy, when I see your face, O Lord.Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)Intercessions: Protect your people, 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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 34th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, November 26, 2024. We're partnering with Word on Fire. Get a FREE Liturgy of the Hours prayer book when you sign up for the 30-day prayer challenge HERE: https://pray.wordonfire.org/sing Introductory RiteHymn: "Dies Irae." ©ICELPsalm 43Canticle: Isaiah 38v10-14, 17b-20Psalm 65Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5v4-5Responsory: Lord, listen to my cry; all my trust is in your promise.Benedictus (Latin, Simple Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Keep us Lord, on Your path."Pater NosterConcluding PrayersDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord Bless us"Marian Devotional 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 34th Monday in Ordinary Time, November 27, 2023. Join us at our mid-winter chant retreat at Malvern Retreat House. singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: Dies Irae. ©ICEL 2023Psalm 45 (first part)Psalm 45 (second part)Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2v13Responsory: Accept my prayer, O Lord, which rises up to you.Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55 (English, tone 8)Intercessions: Answer the prayers of your people, Lord.The Lord's Prayer – "Pater Noster"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 34th Monday of Ordinary Time, November 25, 2024. We're partnering with Word on Fire. Get a FREE Liturgy of the Hours prayer book when you sign up for the 30-day prayer challenge HERE: https://pray.wordonfire.org/sing Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Quid sum miser tunc dictorus." or "Dies Irae." Translation ©ICEL. Divine Office Hymnal by GIA Publications. Psalm 42Canticle: Sirach 36v1-5, 10-13Psalm 19AReading: Jeremiah 15v16Responsory: Sing for joy, God’s chosen ones, give him the praise that is due.Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus: Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Preserve us in your ministry, 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.

Vespers II, Sunday Evening Prayer on the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 24th, 2024Solemnity of Christ the King! Visit our website: singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: Te saeculorum principemPsalm 110v1-5, 7Psalm 145:1-13Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:25-28Responsory: "Your throne O God, shall stand forever."Canticle of Mary (Magnificat)Intercessions: May Your kingdom come, O Lord.Pater Noster: 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.

Lauds for the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 24, 2024.Solemnity of Christ the King We'd love to see you at our mid-winter chant retreat! More info at singthehours.org/retreats Introductory Rite (God, come to my assistance) Hymn: Aeterna Imago Altissimi.©2023 ICELPsalm 63:2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v52-57 (Gregorian tone 5)Psalm 149Reading: Ephesians 4v15-16Responsory: Your saints O Lord, will tell the glory of your kingdom.Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah - Luke 1v68-79) Intercessions: May Your kingdom come, O Lord.Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)CollectConcluding 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.

Saturday Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 23, 2024Vigil - Solemnity of Christ the King! Come to our mid-winter chant retreat! More info at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: O Christ the Prince of Ev'ry Age. (Te saeculorum). Translation ©2023 ICEL #178 Divine Office HymnalPsalm 113Psalm 117Canticle: Revelation 4:11, 5:9, 10, 12Reading: Ephesians 1:20-23Responsory: "Yours is the splendor and the power, yours is the kingdom O Lord."Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: May Your kingdom come, O Lord.The Lord's PrayerCollectConcluding 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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 33rd Saturday in Ordinary Time, November 23, 2024. Join us for our mid-winter chant retreat! More information at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: Aurora jam spargit polum by Ambrose of Milian (St. Augustine's mentor), English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, IncPsalm 119:145-152Canticle – Exodus 15v1-4a, 8-13, 17-18Psalm 117Reading: 2 Peter 1:10-11Responsory: I cry to You, O Lord, for You are my refuge.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: Lord, share with us the treasure of your love.The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersConcluding 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 33rd Friday of Ordinary Time, November 22, 2024. Memorial of St. Cecilia Join us for a mid-winter chant retreat in Malvern, PA. Visit singthehours.org/retreats for details. 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 ICEL ©2023Psalm 41Psalm 46Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4Reading: Romans 15v1-3Responsory: Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his own blood.Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: Lord, show us your mercy.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 33rd Friday in Ordinary Time, November 22, 2024. Memorial of St. CeciliaWe're partnering with Word on Fire. Get a FREE Liturgy of the Hours prayer book when you sign up for the 30-day prayer challenge HERE: https://pray.wordonfire.org/sing Visit our our website at singthehours.org Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..."Hymn: "Aeterna caeli gloriae." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.Psalm 51Canticle: Isaiah 45:15-25Psalm 100Reading: Ephesians 4v29-32Responsory: "At daybreak, be merciful to me."Canticle of Zechariah Intercessions: "Lord, pour out your mercy upon us."Pater Noster (Our Father)Collect (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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 33rd Thursday in Ordinary Time, November 21, 2024. Join us for our Mid-Winter Chant Retreat at Malvern Retreat House! Visit singthehours.org/retreats for details. Introductory Rite: Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Magnae Deus potentiae." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.Psalm 30Psalm 32Canticle: Revelation 1:17-18, 12:10b-12aReading: 1 Peter 1:6-9Responsory: "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 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 33rd Thursday in Ordinary Time, November 21, 2024. Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.We're partnering with Word on Fire. Get a FREE Liturgy of the Hours prayer book when you sign up for the 30-day prayer challenge HERE: https://pray.wordonfire.org/sing Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance""Sol ecce surgit igneus."Psalm 57Canticle: Jeremiah 31v10-14Psalm 48Reading: Isaiah 66v1-2Responsory: From the depths of my hear I cry to You, hear me O Lord.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: "Lord, bless us and bring us close to You."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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 33rd Wednesday in Ordinary Time, November 20, 2024. Come to our mid-winter chant retreat at Malvern Retreat Center. More info here: singthehours.org/retreats 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, IncPsalm 27 Psalm 27 continuedCanticle: 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 (ICEL chant)CollectDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us..."Come to a Sing the Hours Retreat at Malvern Retreat Center 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 in Ordinary Time, November 20, 2024. Thanks for praying with us, for inquiries, requests, feedback, please email singthehours@gmail.com. To support this work, visit www.patreon.com/singthehours. For direct support, Venmo @singthehours Domine Labia Mea Aperies – "Lord, open my lips"Invitatory Psalm 95 – antiphon from the Liber Hymnarius, Solesmes, 1983, pg 179 FERIA IV, English adaptation by Sing the Hours c.2022Hymn: "Nox Tenebrae et Nubila," Prudentius (4th century), translation by ©John Rose and Sing the Hours 2021Psalm 36 (StH tone.C, StH antiphon)Canticle: Judith 16v2-3a, 13-15 (antiphon adapted by StH from "Domine, magnus es tu," Liber antiphonarius, Solesmes, 1960, p. 127)Psalm 47 (antiphon adapted by StH from "Iubiláte Deo" 1961 Antiphonale Romanum p. 70)Reading: Tobit 4v15a, 16a, 18a, 19 (Old Testament reciting tone)Responsory: Incline my heart according to your will, O God. (adapted by StH from "Inclina Cor Meum" The Liber Usualis, Solesmes, 1961, p. 237, Benedictus (English, Gregorian tone 8, simple)Intercessions: Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness. (Meinrad reciting tone)Pater Noster (Latin)Concluding PrayersAve Maria (Gregorian) 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 33rd Tuesday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2024.Learn the basic chants of the Liturgy of the Hours by joining our live Basic Chants Learning Series. Sign up at patreon.com/singthehours for more information. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (Latin)Hymn: "Telluris igneus conditor."Psalm 20 Psalm 21v2-8, 14Canticle: Revelation 4v11; 5v9, 10, 12Reading: 1 John 3v1-3Responsory: Through all eternity, O Lord, Your promise stands unshaken. Canticle of Mary (Magnificat)Intercessions: Lord, hear our prayer. Pater Noster – "Our Father"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 17th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2024. We're partnering with Word on Fire. Get a FREE Liturgy of the Hours prayer book when you sign up for the 30-day prayer challenge HERE: https://pray.wordonfire.org/sing   Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Pergrata Mundo Nuntiat," tr. ©ICEL 2023Psalm 24Canticle: Tobit 13v1-8Psalm 33Reading: Romans 13:11b; 12-13aResponsory: My God stands by me, all my trust is in him.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessionsThe 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