The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 31st Friday in Ordinary Time, November 9, 2024.Feast of the St. John Lateran Basilica. Visit our website: singthehours.org Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise.Invitatory: Psalm 95Hymn: "Christ is Made the Sure Foundation." English Translation by JM Neale, 19th century.Psalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Isaiah 56v7Responsory: The Lord is great beyond all telling, He exceeds all praise.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: This is the house of God and the gate of Heaven.The Lord's PrayerCollect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding Rite (May the Lord bless us...")Marian 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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 31st Friday in Ordinary Time, November 8, 2024. Visit singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Plasmator Hominis Deus," Pope St. Gregory the Great. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, IncPsalm 135 (antiphon 1) [Gregorian tone 6, A.maj]Psalm 135 (antiphon 2) [Gregorian tone 6, A.maj]Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4 (StH #3)Reading: James 1v2-4Responsory: Christ loved us and washed away our sins, in his own blood.MagnificatIntercessionsPater NosterCollect 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 Friday in the 31st week in Ordinary Time, November 8, 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 Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim your praise.Invitatory: Psalm 95Hymn: "Aeterna caeli gloria." trans. by John Mason Neale (19th century)Psalm 51Canticle: Jeremiah 14v17-21Psalm 100 Reading: 2 Corinthians 12v9b-10Responsory: At daybreak, be merciful to me.BenedictusIntercessions: "Save those you have redeemed by your blood, Lord." The Lord's Prayer (ICEL)Concluding PrayersStabat Mater 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 7th Thursday in Ordinary Time, November 7, 2024. Want to learn the basic chants of the Liturgy of the Hours? Join our online community and learn with friends at patreon.com/singthehoursQuestions? contact podcast@singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Magnae Deus potentiae" (Gregory the Great)Psalm 132 (antiphon 1)Psalm 132 (antiphon 2)Canticle: Revelation 11v17-18; 12v10b-12aReading: 1 Peter 3v8-9Responsory: "The Lord has given us food, bread of the finest wheat."Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: "Hear us, O God our refuge."Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayersMarian 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 31st Thursday in Ordinary Time, November 7, 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: Sol ecce surgit igneus, Prudentius (4th century), "Behold the Golden Dawn Arise," Neale, 19th centuryPsalm 87 (Gregorian tone VI, antiphon StH)Canticle: Isaiah 40v10-17 (Gregorian tone II, antiphon StH)Psalm 99 (Gregorian tone III, antiphon StH)Reading: 1 Peter 4v10-11aResponsory: From the depths of my heart I cry to you; hear me, O Lord. (StH)Benedictus (English, Gregorian tone VIII)Intercessions: May you be glorified, Lord, for all ages. (Gregorian reciting tone)Pater Noster (Latin, Simple)CollectDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"Ora Pro Nobis – "Pray for us, O Holy Mother God" 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 31st Wednesday in Ordinary Time, November 6, 2024 Thanks for praying with us. Visit our website: singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Caeli Deus sanctissime." St. Gregory the Great (540-604)Psalm 126Psalm 127Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20Reading: Ephesians 3v20-21Responsory: "Claim me once more as Your own Lord, and have mercy on me."Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55Intercessions: "May Your people praise You, Lord."The Lord's PrayerCollect (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 31st Wednesday in Ordinary Time, November 6, 2024.We're partnering with Catholic companies who we are working for the good. With beautiful editions of excellent books, CLUNY is a gateway to our beautiful, Catholic literary tradition. Shop and save 30% on your first order. https://clunymedia.com/collections/shop-all Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn: "Hymn of the Cathemerinon of Prudentius." 384-413 AD. English Translation by John Rose and Sing the Hours ©2021.Psalm 86Canticle: Isaiah 33v13-16Psalm 98Reading: Job 1v21, 2v10bResponsory: Incline my heart according to Your will, O God.BenedictusIntercessions: Remember Your Church, O Lord. 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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 31st Tuesday in Ordinary Time, November 5, 2024. Join us at our midwinter chant retreat, January 24-26, 2025. Itinerary and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Tellus ignens conditor." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.Psalm 125Psalm 131Canticle: Revelation 4v11, 5v9, 10, 12 Reading: Romans 12v9-12Responsory: "Through all eternity, O Lord, your promise stands unshaken."Canticle of Mary (Magnificat: Luke 1:16-35)Intercessions "You are the hope of your people, Lord."Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 31st Tuesday in Ordinary Time, November 5, 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: Domine, Labia Me Aperies – "Lord open my lips."Invitatory: Psalm 95 (Tone E. StH Arrangement)Hymn*: "Pergrata mundo nuntiat." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. Psalm 85 (Tone 1)Canticle: Isaiah 26v1-4, 7-9, 12 (Tone 6)Psalm 67 (Tone 5)Reading: 1 John 4v14-15Responsory: "My God stands by me, all my trust is in Him." (StH Arrangement)Canticle of Zechariah (Tone 3)IntercessionsPater Noster (The Lord's Prayer, Tonus Ferialis)Concluding PrayersConcluding Rite (Dominus nos bendicat...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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 31st Monday in Ordinary Time, November 4, 2024.Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo Thanks for praying with us. Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Vir celse." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, IncPsalm 123Psalm 124Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: 1 Peter 5v1-4Responsory: This is a man who loved his brethren, and ever prayed for them.MagnificatIntercessions: Bring salvation to Your people, Lord.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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 31st Monday in Ordinary Time, November 4, 2024.Thanks for praying with us!Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo 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: "Splendor Paternae Gloriae," Liber Hyamnarius (pg. 191), Ambrose of Milan (4th century), English by Robert Bridges (1844-1930), Yattendon Hymnal (1899).Psalm 84Canticle: Isaiah 2v2-5Psalm 96Reading: James 2v12-13Responsory: Blessed be the Lord our God, blessed from age to age.Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: May we give glory to your name, Lord.The Lord’s PrayerConcluding PrayersMarian 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.

Vespers II, Sunday Evening Prayer on the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 3, 2024.With Paul Rose and Fr. Nathaniel Sanders Want to learn the basic chants of the Liturgy of the Hours? Join our Basic Chants Learning Series at patreon.com/singthehours and learn alongside the online Sing the Hours community! Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Lucis Creator optime," Saint Ambrose of Milan, 4th century, Translated by John Mason Neale, 19th centuryPsalm 110v1-5, 7Psalm 111Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7Reading: 1 Peter 1v3-5Responsory: "Benedictus es Domine in firmamento caeli."MagnificatIntercessions: Renew the wonders of your love, Lord.Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Collect and blessing with Fr. Nathaniel SandersMarian 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.

Lauds, Sunday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 3, 2024. Visit our website singthehours.org Domine Labia Mea Aperies – "O Lord Open my lips"Invitatory Psalm 95 (with Gregorian proper antiphon, transcribed into English from Invitatory E, Antiphonale Romanum I, Solesmes, 2020)Hymn: Aeterne Rerum Conditor, Ambrose of Milan, translated by Fr. Thomas Buffer ©2005, 2020Psalm 93 (tone IV; antiphon inspired by the Gregorian and transcribed for English by Sing the Hours ©2023)Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 (tone IV [or II alternate]; antiphon " " StH ©2023)Psalm 148 (tone Ia, antiphon "" "" StH ©2023)Reading: Ezekiel 37v12b-14Responsory: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.Benedictus – Luke 1:68-79 (English, tone VI)Intercessions: Enlighten your people, Lord.The Lord's Prayer (ICEL)CollectDominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"Ora Pro Nobos Sancta Dei Genetrix – "Pray for us O Holy Mother of God" Fr. Thomas Buffer's website! https://www.ubiclaritas.com/hymn/aeterne-rerum-conditor-eternal-maker-of-the-world/ 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 I, Saturday Evening Prayer for the 31th Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 2, 2024. (Note: Sundays start on Saturday evening with Vespers I. Sunday Evening is Vespers II). Visit our website: singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance" (Solemn tone, adapted for English by Sing the Hours)Hymn: Deus Creator Omnium – "Creator of the Earth and Sky" (Liber Hymnarius, Solesmes, 1983) Tr. Charles Bigg, 19th centuryPsalm 113 (Antiphon by StH, Gregorian tone VIII)Psalm 116v10-19 (Antiphon adapted from the Proper by StH©2023, tone II, melismatic ending)Canticle: Philippians 2v6-11 (" " StH©2023, tone If)Reading: Hebrews 13:20-21 (Reciting tone from Antiphonale Romanum II, pg.756, Solesmes, 2009)Responsory: Our hearts are filled with wonder as we contemplate your works, O Lord. (" " StH©2023)Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55 (Antiphon inspired by Gregorian antiphons in mode VII, tone VII)Intercessions: Show us your love, Lord. (Antiphonale Romanum II, pg.758, Solesmes, 2009)Pater Noster (" ", pg.758)Collect 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.

Solemn Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 30th Friday in Ordinary Time, November 1st, 2024, the Solemnity of All Saints. Thanks for praying with us, for inquiries, requests, feedback, please email singthehours@gmail.com. To support this work, visit www.patreon.com/singthehours. or venmo @singthhours for direct contributions. Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Christe Redemptor Optimum," (Liber Hymnarius)Psalm 110v1-5, 7Psalm 116v10-19Canticle: Revelation 4v11; 5v9, 10, 12Reading: 2 Corinthians 6v16b; 7v1Responsory: Let the Saints rejoice in the Lord.The Magnificat (Latin, Tone VI)Intercessions: Lord, save your people.The Lord's Prayer (Latin) – Pater NosterConcluding 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 Morning Prayer for the 30th Saturday in Ordinary Time, November 2nd, 2024, on the Feast of All Souls. Visit our website: singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn: "Spes, Christe, nostrae veniae," Anselmo Lentini (20th century), Liber Hymnarius (pg.330)Psalm 51 (Gregorian tone 1f [minor setting with two D alternates])Canticle: Isaiah 38v10-14, 17-20 (Gregorian tonus peregrinus)Psalm 150 (Gregorian tone 7)Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4v14Responsory: I will praise you, Lord, for you have rescued me.Benedictus (Latin, Solemn Gregorian tone 2, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Lord, give us new life in Christ." (Meinrad intercessions tone)Pater NosterConcluding PrayersMarian Appeal – Ora Pro Nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix 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 of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 30th Friday in Ordinary Time, November 1st, 2024, on the Feast of All Saints. Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants Thanks for praying with us!For inquiries, requests, and feedback please email singthehours@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter @singthehours Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms:Venmo: @singthehoursPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANSPatreon: patreon.com/singthehoursBy Mail: St. Paul’s Parish, attn: Paul Rose, 29 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138. Checks made payable to Paul Rose. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn*: "O Jesus, Savior of the World." (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Ephesians 1v17-18Responsory: Let the just rejoice, and sing for joy in the Lord.Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Lord, save Your people."The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersMarian 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.*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.

Vespers I, Solemnity of All Saints. Thursday Evening Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, October 31st, 2024. Thanks for praying with us. Visit our website: singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Christe, redemptor omnium," 9th century (English ICEL, USCCB ©2023)Psalm 113 (antiphon adapted from the Latin by Sing The Hours ©2023, tone 1g)Psalm 147v12-20 (antiphon adapted '' '' ©2023, tone 7a)Canticle: See Revelation 19v1-7 (adapted from Salus et Gloria by StH©2023, mode VIII)Reading: Hebrews 12v22-24Responsory: The just shall rejoice in the presence of the Lord. (adapted from the Gregorian by StH)Canticle of Mary (Magnificat, tone 1d, antiphon from Antiphonale Romanum II, Solesmes, 2009, p. 668)Intercessions: Lord, save your people.The Lord’s Prayer (English, setting from Antiphonale Romanum, adapted by StH)Concluding PrayersOra Pro Nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix – "Pray for us O Holy Mother of God" 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 30th Thursday in Ordinary Time, October 31, 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 Entrance Rite: Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "Iam lucis orto sideris," 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 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 30th Wednesday in Ordinary Time, October 30, 2024. Learn the basic chants of the Liturgy of the Hours in real time with the Sing the Hours online community! Check it out at patreon.com/singthehours Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: Behold the Slowly Setting Sun. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, IncPsalm 62Psalm 67Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20Reading 1 Peter 5v5b-7Responsory "Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of Your eye."Magnificat Intercessions "Increase Your grace, and Your peace, O Lord."The Lord's Prayer 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.