The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

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    Divine Office 9.15.26 | Tuesday Evening Prayer | Vespers

    Liturgy of the Hours. The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Vespers, 24th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 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/support Venmo: @singthehours PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium Hymn: "Stabat Mater," 13th century, Latin / English v15-16. English from Edward Caswell (19th century) Psalm 122 Psalm 127 Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10 Reading: 2 Timothy 2v10-12a Responsory: "Holy Mary, Heaven's Queen and our Lady, you stood by the cross of the Lord." Magnificat, Canticle of Mary Intercessions: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us. The Lord’s Prayer Collect Concluding Rite Marian Devotion Permissions Granted by 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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

  2. 18h ago

    Divine Office 9.15.26 | Tuesday Morning Prayer | Lauds

    Liturgy of the Hours The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Lauds, 24th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, September 15, 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/support Venmo: @singthehours PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing Introductory Rite Invitatory: Psalm 95 Hymn: "Font of Love, Oh Fairest Mother." (Latin) Psalm 63v2-9 Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 Psalm 149 Reading: Colossians 1v24-25 Responsory Canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1v68-79) Intercessions: "May Your mother intercede for us, Lord." The Lord’s Prayer Collect Concluding Rite Permissions Granted by 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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

  3. 1d ago

    Divine Office 9.14.26 | Monday Evening Prayer | Vespers

    Liturgy of the Hours The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Vespers, 24th Monday in Ordinary Time, September 14, 2026. Exaltation of the Holy Cross 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/support Venmo: @singthehours PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..." Hymn: "The Banners of the King Go Forth."* (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation Psalm 110v1-5, 7 Psalm 116v10-19 Canticle: See Revelation 4v11, 5v9, 10, 12 Reading: 1 Corinthians 1v23-24 Responsory: O glorious cross, on you the King of Angels was victorious. Magnificat Intercessions: Lord, through Your cross bring us to the glory of Your kingdom. The Lord's Prayer Collect Concluding Rite Permissions Granted by 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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

  4. 1d ago

    Divine Office 9.14.26 | Monday Morning Prayer | Lauds

    Liturgy of the Hours The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Lauds, 24th Monday in Ordinary Time, September 14, 2026. Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Thumbnail: Adapted Crucifix Picture: Tobias "ToMar" Maier, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 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/support Venmo: @singthehours PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" Hymn: "The Wondrous Standard of the Cross." Text ©Stanbrook Abbey. ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal," GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation. Psalm 63v2-9 Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 Psalm 149 Reading: Hebrews 2v9-10 Responsory: "We adore You O Christ, and we bless You." Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah) Intercessions: "Save us through Your Cross, O Lord." The Lord's Prayer Concluding Prayers Marian Devotion Permissions Granted by 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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

  5. 2d ago

    Divine Office 9.13.26 | Sunday Evening Prayer | Vespers II

    Liturgy of the Hours The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. With Paul Rose and Fr. Nathaniel Sanders Vespers II, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 13, 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/support Venmo: @singthehours PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God come to my assistance" Hymn: O Light of Blessed Trinity. Translation ICEL 2023 Psalm 110v1-5, 7 Psalm 112 Canticle: see Revelation 19v1-7 Reading: Hebrews 12v22-24 Responsory: "Our Lord is great; mighty is His power." Canticle of Mary (Magnificat) Intercessions: "Lord, hear our prayer." Pater Noster Collect and Dismissal with Fr. Nathaniel Sanders Marian Devotion: Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix Permissions Granted by 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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

  6. 2d ago

    Divine Office 9.13.26 | Sunday Morning Prayer | Lauds

    Liturgy of the Hours The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Lauds, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 13, 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/support Venmo: @singthehours PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing 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 Permissions Granted by 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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

  7. 3d ago

    Divine Office 9.12.26 | Saturday Evening Prayer | Vespers I

    Liturgy of the Hours The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Vespers I, 23rd Saturday in Ordinary Time, September 12, 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/support Venmo: @singthehours PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God, come to my assistance" (Solemn tone adapted for English by Sing the Hours ©2023) 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 Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord Bless us" Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix (Marian Appeal) Permissions Granted by 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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

  8. 3d ago

    Divine Office 9.12.26 | Saturday Morning Prayer | Lauds

    Liturgy of the Hours The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Lauds, 23rd Saturday in Ordinary Time, September 12, 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/support Venmo: @singthehours PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UT522UGV68ANS Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing 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 (The Lord's Prayer) Collect Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us" Ora Pro Nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix – "Pray for us O Holy Mother of God" Permissions Granted by 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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

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