Lauds, Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 1st Sunday in Advent, December 1, 2024

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Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise.
Invitatory Antiphon
Psalm 95
Hymn*: “Vox clara ecce intonat,” Attr. St. Ambrose (4th century), Translation by ICEL ©2023
Psalm 63v2-9
Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56
Psalm 149
Reading: Romans 13v11-12
Responsory: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.
Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)
Intercessions: "Show us your mercy, Lord."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite

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*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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