The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 28th Friday in Ordinary Time, October 16, 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.
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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

Introductory Rite
Hymn: "Deus qui caeli lumen es," ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 51
Canticle: Tobit 13v8-11, 13-15
Psalm 147v12-20
Reading: Galatians 2v19b-20
Responsory: The Lord, the Most High, has done good things for me. In need I shall cry out to him.
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: "Fulfill the good work you have begun in us, Lord."
Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite

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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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Vespers, 28th Thursday in Ordinary Time, October 15, 2026.
Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus

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.

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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
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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

Introductory Rite: "O God, come to my assistance..."
Hymn: "This Day Resplendent as a Dove." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 144
Psalm 144 continued
Canticle: Revelation 11v17-18, 12v10b-12a
Reading: See Colossians 1v23
Responsory: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall want for nothing."
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Intercessions: "Give us light, peace, and security, Lord."
Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite

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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: The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.

Liturgy of the Hours.

The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds for the 20th Thursday in Ordinary Time, August 20, 2026.
Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (aka St. Teresa of Avila)

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
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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HLzxSsHz6aKXBKznoJxYjKztRLsoAxKDH7Q6eyCvKv4/edit?usp=sharing

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..." (God, come to my assistance...)
Hymn: "O Herald of the King on High." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 143v1-11
Canticle: Isaiah 66v10-14a
Psalm 147v1-11
Reading: Romans 8v18-21
Responsory: "In the early hours of the morning, I think of You, O Lord."
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: "You are our life, O Lord."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
California Pilgrimage in January! Visit singthehours.org/pilgrimage

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.

Liturgy of the Hours
The 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/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" or "O God, come to my assistance."
Hymn: "Behold the Slowly Setting Sun." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 139v1-18, 23-24
Psalm 139 continued
Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20
Reading: 1 John 2v3-6
Responsory: 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
Collect
Concluding Rite

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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.

Liturgy of the Hours of the Catholic Church
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Lauds, 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/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

Join us on a California Pilgrimage in January 2027. More details at singthehours.org/pilgrimage
Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God, come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Creator of the Radiant Sky." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 108
Isaiah 61v10-62v5
Psalm 146
Reading: Deuteronomy 4v39-40a
Responsory: I will bless the Lord, all my life long. (StH adaptation from the Gregorian)
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)
Intercessions: Hear us, King of eternal glory.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat" – "May the Lord Bless us"

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 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.