The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Saturday in Advent, December 14, 2024 Come to our mid-winter chant retreat! January 24-26, 2025Visit our our website at singthehours.org/retreats for more info Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Creator of the Stars of Night." (Latin: "Conditor Alme Siderum"). 9th Century Latin hymn, translated by J.M. Neale, 19th Century.Psalm 113Psalm 116:10-19.Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24Responsory: "Lord show us Your mercy and love." Canticle of MaryIntercessionsPater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding PrayersAlma Redemptoris 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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer on the 2nd Saturday in Advent, December 14, 2024Memorial of St. John of the Cross Join us at our winter chant retreat in Malvern, PA - January 24-26, 2025.Info and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Inclitus rector." ©2023 ICELPsalm 92Canticle: Deuteronomy 32:1-12Psalm 8Reading: Isaiah 11:1-3aResponsory: "On your walls Jerusalem, I have set my watchmen to guard you."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessionsThe Lord's PrayerCollectConcluding RiteCome to our winter chant retreat! 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)

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Friday in Advent, December 13, 2024.Memorial of St. Lucy   Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Creator of the Stars of Night."Psalm 116:1-9Psalm 121Canticle: Revelation 15:3-4Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-10Responsory: "Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might."Canticle of MaryIntercessionsPater 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 2nd Friday in Advent, December 13, 2024.Memorial of St. Lucy   Come to our mid-winter chant retreat at Malvern Retreat House - January 24-26, 2025Info and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim your praisePsalm 95 (Invitatory) Hymn: "Hark a Thrilling Voice is Sounding."Psalm 51Canticle: Habakkuk 3:2-4, 13a, 15-19Psalm 147:12-20Reading: Jeremiah 30:21, 22Responsory: "Your light will come Jerusalem, the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessionsPater 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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Thursday in Advent, December 12th, 2024. Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Join us for a mid-winter chant retreat - January 24-26, 2025 - at Malvern Retreat HouseInfo and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: Beata Dei genitrix, "O Blessed Mother of our Lord," translation by the Sisters of Saint Cecilia's Abbey, Ryde, UK, tune Angelus LMPsalm 122Psalm 127Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Reading: Revelation 21v2-3Responsory: "Her children rose up and they called her blessed."Magnificat, Canticle of MaryIntercessions: Grant us her love, help, and protection.The Lord’s Prayer (Latin)Concluding PrayersAlma Redemptoris Mater, Bl. Hermann Contractus, "Kind One, the Ransomer's Mother," John Rose c2021 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 2nd Tuesday in Advent, December 12, 2023.Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came." Basque Christmas Carol 13th Century. Paraphrased by Sabine Baring-Gould 1834-1924. Psalm 63:2-9Canticle: Daniel 3:57-88, 56 Psalm 149Reading: Zechariah 2:14-17Responsory: "I will lift my eyes toward the mountains, from where shall help come to me?"Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: "Lord Creator of Life, hear us."The Lord's PrayerCollect (Concluding Prayers)Concluding RiteImmaculate Mary 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 2nd Wednesday in Advent, December 11, 2024. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn: "Cónditor alme síderum," (English, ICEL ©2023)Psalm 62Psalm 67Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20 (Gregorian tone 4E)Reading: 1 Corinthians 4v5Responsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might. (Advent tone, StH adaptation)Magnificat (English, Gregorian tone 2, simple)Intercessions: Come, Lord JesusThe Lord's Prayer (Monastic tone, English)Collect (Concluding Prayer)Dominus 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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 2nd Wednesday in Advent, December 11, 2024. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance" (Polyphonic, StH arrangement)Hymn*: "Behold a Voice Resounding Clear." (Vox Clara Ecce Intonat). (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 TranslationPsalm 77Canticle: 1 Samuel 2v1-10Psalm 97Reading: Isaiah 7v14-16Responsory: "Your light will come Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."BenedictusIntercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus."The Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersDominus 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.*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 2nd Tuesday in Advent, December 10th, 2024. We couldn’t do this without your help. Please visit singthehours.org/support Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: Conditor Alme Siderum (tr. Neale 19th century)Psalm 49Psalm 49 continued.Canticle: Revelation 4:11; 5-9, 10, 12Reading: Romans 3:23-25aResponsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might.Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus!"Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)Concluding 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 2nd Monday in Advent, December 10, 2024 Come to our mid-winter chant retreat at Malvern Retreat House - January 24-26, 2025.More info and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Behold A Voice Resounding Clear." ICEL ©2023Psalm 43Canticle: Isaiah 38:10-14, 17b-20Psalm 65Reading: Genesis 49:10Responsory: "Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah)Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus!"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.

Vespers II, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Monday in Advent, December 9th, 2024.Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.Check out our new channel - Chants and Rants - youtube.com/@chantsandrants Thanks for praying with us! singthehours.org/support Deus in Adjutorium Hymn: "Præclara custos virginum," 17th c., © 2023 ICELPsalm 122Psalm 127Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10Roman 5v20-21Responsory: "By this I know you have chosen me."Magnificat, Canticle of MaryIntercessions: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us.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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 2nd Monday in Advent, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 9th, 2024. Please support this work directly through any of our funding platforms: singthehours.org/support Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"Hymn: "In plausu grati carminis," 15th c., © 2023 ICEL Psalm 63v2-9Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56Psalm 149Reading: Isaiah 43v1Responsory: The God of power has given me his strength.Benedictus (English, Tone 3, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "May your mother intercede for us, Lord."The Lord's PrayerConcluding 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 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8th, 2024. 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 @singthehours for direct contributions. Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Conditor alme siderum."Psalm 110:1-5, 7Psalm 115Canticle: Revelation 19:1-7Reading: Philippians 4:4-5Responsory: "Lord, show us Your mercy and love."Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus!"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 on the 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2024. Come to our mid-winter chant retreat at Malvern Retreat House! January 24-26, 2025. More information and registration at singthehours.org/retreats Visit our our website at singthehours.org Lord open my lips, and my mouth will proclaim Your praise.Invitatory AntiphonPsalm 95Hymn: “Vox Clara Ecce Intonat,” Attr. St. Ambrose (4th century), Translation by ICEL ©2023Psalm 118 (tone 7)Canticle: Daniel 3:52-57 (tone 7)Psalm 150 (tone 3)Reading: Romans 13v11-12Responsory: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus!)The Lord's PrayerConcluding 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.*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, Saturday Evening Prayer for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 7, 2024. (Note: Saturday evening Vespers is always Sunday Vespers I, and Sunday evening Vespers is Sunday Vespers II. Sundays get 2 Vespers, as in a Solemnity). Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Conditor Alme Siderum."Psalm 119:105-112Psalm 16Canticle: Philippians 2:6-11Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24Responsory: "Lord show us your mercy and love."Canticle of MaryIntercessionsPater 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.

The Liturgy of the Hours, Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 1st Saturday in Advent, December 7, 2024Memorial of St. AmbroseJoin us for our midwinter chant retreat, January 24-26, 2025 at Malvern Retreat House. More info at singthehours.org/retreats Deus in Adjutorium – "God come to my assistance," arranged with harmony by Sing the HoursHymn*: "Fortem piumque praesulem." ICEL copyright 2023Psalm 119v145-152 (Gregorian tone 7)Canticle – Exodus 15v1-4a, 8-13, 17-18 (Gregorian tone 4E)Psalm 117 (Gregorian tone 1)Reading: Isaiah 11v1-2Responsory: Your light will come Jerusalem; The Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty.Benedictus (English, tone 8, with harmony arr. by Sing the Hours)Intercessions: Lord, protect your people.Pater Noster Concluding PrayersDominus nos benedicat (Lord, protect us from all evil). 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 First Friday in Advent, December 6, 2024.Memorial of St. Nicholas Thanks for praying with us, for inquiries, requests, feedback, please email singthehours@gmail.com. To support this work, visit www.patreon.com/singthehours. or for direct support venmo @singthehours Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"Hymn: "Conditor Alme Siderum," (5th-10th century, anonymous) Sarum breviary tune, 9th century.Psalm 41Psalm 46Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4Reading: 2 Peter 3v8-10Responsory: Come and set us free, Lord God of power and might.Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55IntercessionsThe Lord's PrayerConcluding PrayersConcluding RiteMarian 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 1st Friday in Ordinary Time, December 6, 2024.Memorial of St. Nicholas Visit our website: singthehours.org Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..."Hymn: "Vox clara ecce intonat." ICEL ©2023Psalm 51Canticle: Isaiah 45:15-25Psalm 100Reading: Jeremiah 30v21, 22Responsory: "Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."Canticle of Zechariah Intercessions: "Lord, pour out your mercy upon us."Pater Noster (Our Father)Collect (Concluding Prayers)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 1st Thursday in Advent, December 5, 2025. Visit our website: singthehours.org Introductory Rite: Deus in AdjutoriumHymn: "Magnae Deus potentiae." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.Psalm 30Psalm 32Canticle: Revelation 1:17-18, 12:10b-12aReading: James 5v7-8Responsory: "The Lord has given us food, bread of the finest wheat."Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)Intercessions: "Look kindly on your children, Lord."The Lord's PrayerCollect (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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 1st Thursday of Advent, December 5, 2024. Visit our our website at singthehours.org Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"Hymn* "Vox clara ecce intonat" (English) ICEL©2023Psalm 57 (StH tone.C, antiphon adapted by StH©2022)Canticle: Jeremiah 31v10-14 (tone 4.alt, antiphon adapted by StH©2022)Psalm 48 (tone 4.alt, antiphon adapted by StH©2022)Reading: Isaiah 45v8Responsory: "Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."Canticle of ZechariahIntercessions: Draw near to us, Lord.The Lord's Prayer (Monastic tone)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.*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.