Divine Office 10.14.26 | Wednesday Evening Prayer | Vespers
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Liturgy of the HoursThe daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Vespers, 28th Wednesday in Ordinary Time, October 14, 2026. At Sing the Hours we chant morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin. New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.Made without AI. 100% human vocals, 100% real Catholic prayer. Permissions Granted by ICEL. Copyright Attributions below. Thank you for praying with us. Help us keep Sing the Hours on the internet!Ad-free Lauds, Vespers and Compline: https://singthehours.org/members Other ways to help:Monthly Support and private community: https://singthehours.podia.com/supportVenmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificathttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" or "O God, come to my assistance."Hymn: "Behold the Slowly Setting Sun." ©2023 ICELPsalm 139v1-18, 23-24Psalm 139 continuedCanticle: Colossians 1v12-20Reading: 1 John 2v3-6Responsory: Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of Your eye.Magnificat (Luke 1v46-55)Intercessions: Let all who hope in You rejoice, Lord.The Lord's Prayer CollectConcluding Rite Permissions Granted by the USCCB and ICEL. Copyright Attributions: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 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.
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Liturgy of the HoursThe daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Vespers, 29th Monday in Ordinary Time, October 23, 2026. Chanted morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin. New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.Made without AI. 100% human vocals, 100% real Catholic prayer. Permissions Granted by ICEL. Copyright Attributions below. Thank you for praying with us. Help us keep Sing the Hours on the internet!Ad-free Lauds, Vespers and Compline: https://singthehours.org/members Other ways to help:Monthly Support and private community: https://singthehours.podia.com/supportVenmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificathttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing Introductory Rite: 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 ©2023 ICEL. Divine Office Hymnal #238. Melody 128.Psalm 41Psalm 46Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4Reading: Romans 15v1-3Responsory: Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his own blood.Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)Intercessions: Lord, show us your mercy.The Lord's PrayerCollectConcluding Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat..."Marian Devotion Permissions Granted by the USCCB and ICEL. Copyright Attributions: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 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.
Liturgy of the HoursThe daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Lauds, 29th Friday in Ordinary Time, October 23, 2026. Chanted morning and evening prayers from the Divine Office. Join the Church in this ancient rhythm of psalms, canticles, and Scripture in both English and Latin. New to praying or singing the Hours? Just press play and follow along.Made without AI. 100% human vocals, 100% real Catholic prayer. Permissions Granted by ICEL. Copyright Attributions below. Thank you for praying with us. Help us keep Sing the Hours on the internet!Ad-free Lauds, Vespers and Compline: https://singthehours.org/members Other ways to help:Monthly Support and private community: https://singthehours.podia.com/supportVenmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificathttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing 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)Concluding Rite Permissions Granted by the USCCB and ICEL. Copyright Attributions: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 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.
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