The Liturgy of the Hours: Sing the Hours

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the Thursday following Ash Wednesday, February 19, 2026.

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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: "Iesu, quadragenariae." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 144 (part 1)
Psalm 144 (part 2)
Canticle: Revelation 11v17-18; 12v10b-12a
Reading: James 4:7-8, 10
Responsory: To you, O Lord, I make my prayer for mercy.
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Intercessions: Lord, give life to your people, whom Christ has redeemed.
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.

Lauds, Morning Prayer for The Thursday following Ash Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
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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: O Sun of Justice, Christ Our Lord.
Psalm 143v1-11
Canticle: Isaiah 66v10-14
Psalm 147v1-11
Reading: 1 Kings 8v51-53a
Responsory: God himself will set me free, from the hunter's snare.
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: Remember us Lord, for we are Your children.
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.

Vespers, Evening Prayer on February 18, 2026.
Ash Wednesday. With Fr. Nathaniel Sanders and Paul Rose
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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
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Join us this Lent
Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..." – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Iesu, quadragenariae." English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc.
Psalm 139
Psalm 139 continued
Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20
Reading: Philippians 2v12b-15a
Responsory: "To you O Lord, I make my prayer for mercy."
Magnificat
Intercessions: "Bless Your people, Lord"
Pater Noster (The Lord’s Prayer)
Concluding Prayers and Dismissal with Fr. Nathaniel

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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, February 18, 2026.
Ash Wednesday

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

Pray with us this Lent
Domine Labia Mea Aperies – "O Lord, Open my lips"
Invitatory: Psalm 95
Hymn: "Attende Domine" (Latin chorus, English verses translated by John Rose)
Psalm 51 (Tone 8)
Canticle: Jeremiah 14v17-21 (Tone 8)
Psalm 100 (Tone 8)
Reading from Deuteronomy
Responsory: "God Himself will set me free, from the hunter's snare."
Benedictus (Latin, Canticle of Zechariah, Luke 1v68-79, tone 7a)
Intercessions: Give us Your Holy Spirit.
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 - 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 6th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, February 17, 2026.

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

Pray with us this Lent. Join ad-free at singthehours.podia.com/support
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.