The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Evening Prayer of the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours in Gregorian Chant.

The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Thursday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, August 6, 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.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, Come to My Assistance"
Hymn: "O nata lux de lumine." ca. 9th century. English Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 110v1-5,7
Psalm 121
Canticle: 1 Timothy 3v16
Reading: Romans 8v16-17
Responsory: Beauty and wealth surround Him, alleluia, alleluia
Magnificat
Intercessions: Lord in Your light, may we see light.
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. Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 18th Thursday in Ordinary Time, August 6, 2026. Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord!

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God Come To My Assistance"
Hymn: "Dulcis Jesu Memoria," St. Bernard 12th century, translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 63v2-9
Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56
Psalm 149
Reading: Revelation 21v10, 23
Responsory: With glory and honor, Lord, you have crowned him.
Canticle of Zechariah; Luke 1v68-79
Intercessions: "Lord, in Your light may we see light."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

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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.

Evening Prayer of the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours in Gregorian Chant.

The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Wednesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, August 5, 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

Check By Mail
Please make checks out to Paul Rose and mail to:
Sing the Hours c/o Paul Rose
307 Orchard City Drive
1st Floor, Suite 116
Campbell, CA. 95008

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" – "O God, come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Behold the Slowly Setting Sun." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 62
Psalm 67
Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20
Reading 1 Peter 5v5b-7
Responsory "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 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.
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Morning Prayer of the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours in Gregorian Chant.

The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary. Wednesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time, August 5, 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

Check By Mail
Please make checks out to Paul Rose and mail to:
Sing the Hours c/o Paul Rose
307 Orchard City Drive
1st Floor, Suite 116
Campbell, CA. 95008

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

Join us for a Liturgy of the Hours pilgrimage. Visit singthehours.org/pilgrimage
Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Creator of the Radiant Sky." English Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 77
Canticle: 1 Samuel 2v1-10
Psalm 97
Reading: Romans 8v35, 37
Responsory: "I will bless the Lord all my life long."
Benedictus
Intercessions: Remain with us, Lord.
Pater Noster
Collect
Concluding Rite: Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord bless us..."

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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.

Evening Prayer of the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours in Gregorian Chant.
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Vespers, 18th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2026.
Memorial of St. John Vianney

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

Join us for a Liturgy of the Hours Pilgrimage, January 2027: https://www.singthehours.org/pilgrimage

Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..."
Hymn: "Sator Princepsque temporum," 7th Century. ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 49 (antiphon 1)
Psalm 49 (antiphon 2)
Canticle: Revelation 4v11, 5-9, 10, 12
Reading: Romans 3v23-25a
Responsory: I shall know the fullness of joy when I see Your face, O Lord.
Magnificat (Latin, Simple): Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Protect your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Introductory Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat..."

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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.