The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Wednesday in Ordinary Time, January 21, 2026.
Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr

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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"
Hymn: 'The Virgin Agnes Shed Her Blood.' Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 116v1-9
Psalm 116v10-19
Canticle: Revelation 4v11, 5-9, 10, 12
Reading 1 Peter 4v13-14
Responsory "The Lord chose her, His loved one from the beginning." (StH arrangement)
Magnificat (tone VIII)
Intercessions "We praise You, O Lord."
Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite
Concluding Acclamation
Marian Devotion

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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 1st Wednesday in Ordinary Time, January 21, 2026.
Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium
Hymn: "Agnes beatae virginis."
Psalm 63v2-9
Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56
Psalm 149
Reading: Ephesians 1v17-18
Responsory: "The Lord will help her, his loving presence will be with her."
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)
Intercessions: Remain with us, Lord.
Pater Noster
Collect
Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord bless us..."

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Vespers, Evening Prayer for 2nd Tuesday in Ordinary Time, January 20, 2026.

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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium
Hymn: "Sator Princepsque temporum," 7th Century.
Psalm 49 (antiphon 1)
Psalm 49 (antiphon 2)
Canticle: Revelation 4v11, 5-9, 10, 12
Reading: Romans 3v23-25a
Responsory: I shall know the fullness of joy when I see Your face, O Lord.
Magnificat (Latin, Simple): Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Protect your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer
Concluding Prayers
Dominus nos benedicat

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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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English translations of the Te Deum, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, Benedictus, and Doxology by the International Consultation on English Texts.
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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 2nd Tuesday in Ordinary Time, January 20, 2026.

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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium...
Hymn: "Aeterne lucis conditor," English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 43
Canticle: Isaiah 38v10-14, 17b-20
Psalm 65
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5v4-5
Responsory: Lord, listen to my cry; all my trust is in Your promise.
Benedictus
Intercessions: "Keep us Lord, on Your path."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord Bless us"
Marian Devotional

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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 - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Monday in Ordinary Time, January 19, 2026.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Luminis fons, lux et origo lucis." By St. Alcuin OSB, ca 735-805. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” #262 Mode I, Melody 9.
Psalm 45 (first part)
Psalm 45 (second part)
Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2v13
Responsory: Accept my prayer, O Lord, which rises up to you.
Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Answer the prayers of your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer – "Pater Noster"
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
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 - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.