The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 4th Friday in Ordinary Time, February 2, 2026.
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord - Candlemas!

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Adorna, Scion, thalamum." St. Peter Abelard ca. 1079-1142. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 63v2-9
Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56
Psalm 149
Reading: Malachi 3:1
Responsory: Worship the Lord in His holy court.
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: "Lord may our eyes see Your saving power."
The Lord’s Prayer
Concluding Prayers
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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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Vespers II, Sunday Evening Prayer on the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. February 1, 2026.
With Fr. Nathaniel Sanders and Paul Rose

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..." – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "O Light, O Blessed Trinity." English ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 110v1-5, 7
Psalm 112
Canticle: see Revelation 19v1-7
Reading: Hebrews 12v22-24
Responsory: "Our Lord is great; mighty is His power."
Magnificat
Intercessions: "Lord, hear our prayer."
"Pater Noster" (The Lord’s Prayer)
Collect and Blessing with Fr. Nathaniel Sanders
Marian Devotion: Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix

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English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours: General Instruction, Antiphons, Invitatories, Responsories, Intercessions, Psalm 95, the Canticle of the Lamb, Psalm Prayers; original texts of the Opening Prayers and Alternative Opening Prayers from the Roman Missal, and the Roman Calendar. Copyright ©1970, 1973, 1975, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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.
*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.

Lauds, Sunday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 1, 2026.
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Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise.
Invitatory: Psalm 95
Hymn: #251 "Lo the dim shadows of night are waning." By St. Gregory the Great (540-604 AD). (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal, GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023.*
Psalm 118
Canticle: Daniel 3v52-57
Psalm 150
Reading: 2 Timothy 2v8, 11-13
Responsory: "We give thanks to You, O God, as we call upon Your Name."
Benedictus
Intercessions: "We praise you Lord, and trust in You."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

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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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 4th Saturday in Ordinary Time, January 31, 2026.

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..." – "O God, come to my assistance..."
Hymn: "Rerum, Deus, fons omnium" ("O God, the source of all that is.") English Translation - ICEL ©2023.#246 in "The Divine Office Hymnal," GIA Publications, Inc.* (See note for further attributions)
Psalm 122
Psalm 130
Canticle: Philippians 2v6-11
Reading: 2 Peter 1v19-21
Responsory: From the rising of the sun to its setting, may the name of the Lord be praised.
Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite: Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord Bless us"
Marian Devotion: Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix

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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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer on the 3rd Saturday in Ordinary Time, January 31, 2026.
Memorial of St. John Bosco, Priest

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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Aurora iam spargit polum." attr. Ambrose of Milan, Translation ICEL ©2023.
Psalm 119 (StH arrangement)
Canticle: Wisdom 9v1-12 (antiphon StH, Gregorian tone VII)
Psalm 117 (antiphon based on the Gregorian, tone I)
Reading: Philippians 2v14-15 (Solesmes reading tone)
Responsory: I cry to You O Lord, for You are my refuge. (arranged by StH from the Gregorian)
Benedictus (English, Tone VIII, Luke 1v68-79)
Intercessions
Pater Noster (tonus ferialis). The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite: Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"
Marian Devotion Ora Pro Nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix – "Pray for us O Holy Mother of God"

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English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours: General Instruction, Antiphons, Invitatories, Responsories, Intercessions, Psalm 95, the Canticle of the Lamb, Psalm Prayers; original texts of the Opening Prayers and Alternative Opening Prayers from the Roman Missal, and the Roman Calendar. Copyright ©1970, 1973, 1975, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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.