Daily scripture readings, psalms, and prayers that follow in the ancient traditions of the Church yet made to feel contemporary through talented readers and remarkable music. Follow along using the session outlines at DivineOffice.org. From ancient times the Church has had the custom of celebrating each day the liturgy of the hours. In this way the Church fulfills the Lord's precept to pray without ceasing, at once offering praise to God the Father and interceding for the salvation of the world. For this expressed purpose, the recordings of the Hours presented here are intended to expand awareness of this Liturgy, introduce and practice the structure of this prayer, and to assist in the recitation of the Liturgy in small groups, domestic prayer and where common celebration is not possible.
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Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol II: Page 1644 Christian Prayer: Page 1052 Night Prayer for Friday in Lent God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the...
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1172 Vol II, Page 1628 Vol III, Page 1272 Vol IV, Page 1236 Christian Prayer: Page 1037 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer II on Sundays and Solemnities God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the... Enter Prayer
June 29 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Solemnity “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide;” (Jn 15:16). [1] Today is the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles. These two very different men were united in their... Enter Prayer
June 28 Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr Memorial “The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of God came down upon the Lord, and the Lord in turn gave this Spirit to his Church, sending the Advocate from heaven into all the world…” [1]... Enter Prayer
June 24 transferred this year to Thursday, June 23 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Solemnity “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to... Enter Prayer
Lord, open my lips. — And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lamb of God, proclaimed by John. Psalm 67 O God, be gracious and bless us and let your face shed its light upon us. So will your ways be known upon earth and all nations... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1169 Vol II, Page 1619 Vol III, Page 1264 Vol IV, Page 1233 Christian Prayer: Page 1034 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer I on Solemnities God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and... Enter Prayer
June 21 Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious Memorial St. Aloysius was heir to the affluent and powerful House of Gonzaga, a noble family in northern Italy in the 16th century. As a young boy, he was page to King Philip II of Spain's son and trained to become a soldier until a kidney disease forced him... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, 1172 Vol II, 1628 Vol III, 1272 Vol IV, 1236 Christian Prayer: 1037 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer II on Solemnities God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: —... Enter Prayer
Lord, open my lips. — And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light. Psalm 100 Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing for joy. Ant. Come, let... Enter Prayer
Lord, open my lips. — And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, Let us give thanks to the Lord for God’s great love is without end. Psalm 95 Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1185 Vol II, Page 1642 Vol III, Page 1285 Vol IV, Page 1249 Christian Prayer: Page 1052 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of... Enter Prayer
Lord, open my lips. — And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God. Psalm 67 O God, be gracious and bless us and let your face shed its light upon us. So will your ways be known upon earth and all nations learn your... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1183 Vol II, Page 1642 Vol III, Page 1283 Vol IV, Page 1247 Christian Prayer: Page 1049 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of... Enter Prayer
Lord, open my lips. — And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker. Psalm 95 Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving and sing joyful songs to the... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1180 Vol II, Page 1638 Vol III, Page 1280 Vol IV, Page 1244 Christian Prayer: Page 1047 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of... Enter Prayer
Lord, open my lips. — And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord. Psalm 100 Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing for joy. Ant. Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1178 Vol II, Page 1635 Vol III, Page 1278 Vol IV, Page 1242 Christian Prayer: Page 1044 Night Prayer for Tuesday God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1172 Vol II, Page 1628 Vol III, Page 1272 Vol IV, Page 1236 Christian Prayer: Page 1037 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer II on Sundays and Solemnities God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the... Enter Prayer
June 13 Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church Memorial “What meekness of divine love! What patience of the Father's kindness! How deep and unfathomable the secret of the eternal mind!”[1] St. Anthony was the son of a wealthy Portuguese family in the 13th century. At fifteen, he became a canon regular... Enter Prayer
Lord, open my lips. — And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving. Psalm 24 The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, the world and all its peoples. It is he who set it on the seas; on the waters he made it firm. Ant.... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, 1175 Vol II, 1632 Vol III, 1275 Vol IV, 1239 Christian Prayer: 1041 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning... Enter Prayer
Lord, open my lips. — And my mouth will proclaim your praise. Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia. Psalm 95 Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. Let us approach him with... Enter Prayer
June 11 Saint Barnabas, Apostle Memorial “But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out among the multitude, crying, ‘Men, why are you doing this? We also are men, of like nature with you, and bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1169 Vol II, Page 1619 Vol III, Page 1264 Vol IV, Page 1233 Christian Prayer: Page 1034 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer I God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1185 Vol II, Page 1642 Vol III, Page 1285 Vol IV, Page 1249 Christian Prayer: Page 1052 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1183 Vol II, Page 1642 Vol III, Page 1283 Vol IV, Page 1247 Christian Prayer: Page 1049 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1180 Vol II, Page 1638 Vol III, Page 1280 Vol IV, Page 1244 Christian Prayer: Page 1047 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, Page 1178 Vol II, Page 1635 Vol III, Page 1278 Vol IV, Page 1242 Christian Prayer: Page 1044 Night Prayer for Tuesday God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours: Vol I, 1175 Vol II, 1632 Vol III, 1275 Vol IV, 1239 Christian Prayer: 1041 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning... Enter Prayer
For those of you who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the Night Prayer for Thursday in Week 6 of Easter Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1628 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1272 Christian Prayer: Page 1037 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer... Enter Prayer
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow the link here to the Night Prayer for Wednesday in Week 6 of Easter Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1619 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1264 Christian Prayer: Page 1034 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer I... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1644 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1285 Christian Prayer: Page 1052 Night Prayer for Friday in the Season of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1642 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1283 Christian Prayer: Page 1049 Night Prayer for Thursday in the Season of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1638 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1280 Christian Prayer: Page 1047 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1635 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1278 Christian Prayer: Page 1044 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1632 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1275 Christian Prayer: Page 1041 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1619 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1264 Christian Prayer: Page 1034 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer I in the Season of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1642 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1285 Christian Prayer: Page 1052 Night Prayer for Friday in the Season of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1624 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1283 Christian Prayer: Page 1049 Night Prayer for Thursday in the Season of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1638 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1280 Christian Prayer: Page 1047 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1635 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1278 Christian Prayer: Page 1044 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before... Enter Prayer
April 25 Saint Mark, Evangelist Feast Saint Mark the Evangelist authored the Gospel According to Mark. He was one of the 70 disciples of Jesus Christ. He and his mother, Mary, were integral in the early church movement; Mary opening up her home as a Christian meeting place. Also, Saint Mark's journey with Saint Paul... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1632 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1275 Christian Prayer: Page 1041 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1628 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1272 Christian Prayer: Page 1037 Night Prayer after Evening Prayer II in the Season of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to... Enter Prayer
April 23 Saint George, Martyr and Saint Adalbert, Bishop and Martyr Optional Memorial Today is the optional memorial of Saint George, Patron Saint of England. The famous Saint George's Cross, or red cross with white accents, has become a widely recognized image; symbolic of knighthood and valor for centuries. As Saint George lived in the... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1628 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1272 Christian Prayer: Page 1037 Night Prayer in the Octave of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: —... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1628 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1272 Christian Prayer: Page 1037 Night Prayer in the Octave of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: —... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Page 1628 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Page 1272 Christian Prayer: Page 1037 Night Prayer in the Octave of Easter God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: —... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol II: Page 1628 and 466 Christian Prayer: Page 1037 and 408 Night Prayer for Holy Thursday God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning,... Enter Prayer
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol II: Page 1632 Christian Prayer Page 1041 General instruction: Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight. Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning to best make use of our time... Enter Prayer