The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers, Evening Prayer on the 3rd Thursday in Ordinary Time, January 29, 2026.

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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium... (O God, come to my assistance...)
Hymn: "Magnae Deus potentiae" (Gregory the Great). English ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 132 (antiphon 1)
Psalm 132 cont. (antiphon 2)
Canticle: Revelation 11v17-18; 12v10b-12a
Reading: 1 Peter 3v8-9
Responsory: "The Lord has given us food, bread of the finest wheat."
Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: "Hear us, O God our refuge."
Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

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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.
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Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Thursday in Ordinary Time, January 29, 2026.
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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..." – "O God, come to my assistance..."
Hymn: "Sol ecce surgit igneus," Prudentius (4th century)." English Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 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 4v10-11a
Responsory: From the depths of my heart I cry to you; hear me, O Lord. (StH)
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus - English, Gregorian tone VIII)
Intercessions: May you be glorified, Lord, for all ages. (Gregorian reciting tone)
Pater Noster (Latin, Simple)
Collect
Concluding Rite: Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"
Benedicamus Domino
Marian Devotion

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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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 3rd Wednesday in Ordinary Time, January 28, 2026.
Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..." (O God, come to my assistance...)
Hymn: "Caeli Deus sanctissime." St. Gregory the Great (540-604)
Psalm 126
Psalm 127
Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20
Reading: Ephesians 3v20-21
Responsory: "Claim me once more as Your own Lord, and have mercy on me."
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)
Intercessions: "May Your people praise You, Lord."
Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite (Translation: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life).

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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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Wednesday in Ordinary Time, January 28, 2026.
Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God come to my assistance..."
Hymn: "Faithful Confessor." 384-413 AD. English Translation ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 86
Canticle: Isaiah 33v13-16
Psalm 98
Reading: Job 1v21, 2v10b
Responsory: Incline my heart according to Your will, O God.
Benedictus
Intercessions: Remember Your Church, O Lord.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Benedicamus Domino

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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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 3rd Tuesday in Ordinary Time, January 27, 2026.
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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..."
Hymn*: "O Might Author of the World." Pope St. Gregory the Great, 6th Century. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 125
Psalm 131
Canticle: Revelation 4v11, 5v9, 10, 12
Reading: Romans 12v9-12
Responsory: "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 Rite
Benedicamus Domino

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 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.