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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 praise and thanksgiving
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

The Lord is God, the mighty God,
the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the highest mountains as well
He made the sea; it belongs to him,
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Come, then, let us bow down and worship,
bending the knee before the Lord, our maker,
For he is our God and we are his people,
the flock he shepherds.

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:
Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did in the wilderness,
when at Meriba and Massah they challenged me and provoked me,
Although they had seen all of my works.

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Forty years I endured that generation.
I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
and they do not know my ways.”
So I swore in my anger,
“They shall not enter into my rest.”

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Ant. Come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us, alleluia.

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Thank You, JESUS, for protecting former President Trump from an unexpected death. Send Thy Holy Angels to protect him. Have mercy upon him and convert America.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (19)Georgeneon July 13th, 2024 at 23:19

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Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (21)David Teegardenon July 13th, 2024 at 22:59

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Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (23)David Teegardenon July 13th, 2024 at 22:56

Prayers-Fr Mark, Fr Richard, Fr Jesus, Fr David, Fr Pat, Fr Jerry, Fr Ted, FR Earl, Fr Mike, FR Joe, Fr Chris, Fr D. Healing- Miguel, Missy, Kathy, Steve, Theresa, Bob, Tom, Rocky, Katy, Krystal, Laura, Uncle, Seth, Ruth, Barbara, Christina, Jill, friend with dementia, Rochelle, Joe R, Joe V

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (25)Jan Son July 13th, 2024 at 22:36

Pray for President Trump, his family, all those that were at the rally/watching it on TV/online, the person who was killed & the 1 injured, all those involved trying to make sure President Trump was safe, and pray for this country. Praise God for saving President Trump. St Michael banish evil frm us

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (27)J Con July 13th, 2024 at 17:01

Please pray with me and my family that my husband Gerry stops all divorce proceedings, leaves his mistress and our marriage is saved and healed. Restore our family. Mark 10:9 Please , I pray let me hear from my husband now.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (29)Maryon July 13th, 2024 at 12:06

Please pray for Dr. Melanie B. A godly holy doctor who is very ill. She prays with and for her patients, and now is need of Jesus’ miraculous healing touch herself. May the precious blood of Jesus be over her and all who need healing.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (31)David Teegardenon July 13th, 2024 at 11:13

Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip, Bill, John, Ed, James, Bud, Rock, Donna, Archie, Judy and all the souls of the faithfully departed. May their souls rest in peace.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (33)David Teegardenon July 13th, 2024 at 11:11

Prayers- Fr Mark, Fr Richard, FR Jesus, Fr David, Fr Pat, Fr Jerry, Fr Ted, Fr Earl, Fr Mike, Fr Joe Fr Chris, Fr D. Healing- Miguel, Missy, Steve, Theresa, Tom, Bob, Rocky, Joe V, Joe R, Laura, Katy. Krystal, Seth, Ruth, Rochelle, Barbara, Christina, Jill, uncle, friend with dementia, Betty

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (35)Maryon July 13th, 2024 at 7:44

Thanks be to God for Lisa Cunningham who spoke what was in my heart. Democracy is a gift from God. Let us not squander nor take it for granted. God protect our country and keep us free. May those who gave their lives that we might be free rest in peace with our gratitude. Amen.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (37)Bernadette Tan-Lutzon July 13th, 2024 at 4:58

Mother Mary, pray for us & the whole world! St. Henry, pray for Germany! Amen

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (39)Georgeneon July 13th, 2024 at 0:18

Heavenly Father, Please, through the intercession of your Son, angels, and saints, especially Francis, guide me in what I must do, as much as I hate the chores before me. I especially need guidance in my thought processes and my speech. Thank you for your help and mercy. Amen.

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for all the new Priests of sydney Australia, thank you God and for their ministry. For david a usa sem is far from home studying elsewhere and now prepares for studies in yet another country. For healing for Meg G and Charles E and for deliverance teams everywhere

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repose of baby G and prayers for family H, for Victor who died of cancer and was far from the church but did receive all the sacraments lord have mercy for all patients at ANHome in Md. For all US Navy Army and Marine Corps chaplains. for the new Washington Oratory and its priests and benefactors.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (47)Fannieon July 12th, 2024 at 20:43

In thanksgiving for refreshing family time, vacations ,and spiritual retreats; for productive summer experiences for all young people; for wonderful prayer friends!! All glory be to God!!

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (49)David Teegardenon July 12th, 2024 at 20:33

Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip, Bill, John, Ed, James, Bud, Rock,Donna, Archie, Judy. May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (51)David Teegardenon July 12th, 2024 at 20:30

prayers- Fr Mark, FR Richard, Fr Jesus, Fr David, Fr Jerry, Fr Pat, Fr Ted, Fr Earl, Fr Mike, Fr Joe, Fr Chris, Fr D. Healing- Miguel, Missy, Kathy, Theresa, Bob, Tom, Steve, Rocky, Joe V, Joe R, Katy, Krystal, Laura uncle, Seth Ruth, Barbara, Christina, Jill, Betty, friend with dementia

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (53)edenjon July 12th, 2024 at 19:39

Our wounds r foul & festering, the result of our own folly. We r bowed, brought to our knees. All our frame burns w/ fever; our nation is sick. Spent, utterly crushed, We cry aloud in anguish of heart. O Lord, you know all our longing: our groans r not hidden from you. Save us, Save us. JMJ HELP!

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (55)Lisa Cunninghamon July 12th, 2024 at 15:23

Abba Father, help America to unify under your guidance and love. We are so divided and fighting each other when we should be working together to save the Constitution and the principles of our Founding Fathers. Help all to appreciate our constitutional republic. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen!

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (57)Denise Morinon July 12th, 2024 at 12:04

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For discernment of my job situation--I feel mistreated by my employer but feel called to the work and would likely not find a similar opportunity without moving far away.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (61)David Teegardenon July 12th, 2024 at 11:47

Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip, Bill, John, Ed, James, Bud, Rock, Donna, Archie, Judy and all the faithfully departed. May they all rest in peace.

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary) (63)David Teegardenon July 12th, 2024 at 11:44

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Is Liturgy of the Hours the same as breviary? ›

The Liturgy of the Hours (Latin: Liturgia Horarum), Divine Office (Latin: Officium Divinum), or Opus Dei ("Work of God") are a set of Catholic prayers comprising the canonical hours, often also referred to as the breviary, of the Latin Church.

Can a lay person pray the Liturgy of the Hours? ›

Lay people are encouraged to pray the office. It is not a private devotion, but a public prayer. Even when prayed alone, ones prayers are united with the universal church throughout the world and those praying the same prayers at the same hour.

What are the two most important prayers in the Liturgy of the Hours? ›

The two most important or hinge Hours are Morning and Evening Prayer. These each include a Gospel canticle: the Canticle of Zechariah from Luke 1:68-79 for Morning Prayer (known as the Benedictus), and the Canticle of Mary from Luke 1:46-55 for Evening Prayer (known as the Magnificat).

What is the difference between the Office of Readings and the Liturgy of the Hours? ›

A: The Office of Readings is the longest of the five offices of the Liturgy of the Hours which all priests and transitional deacons are required to pray daily as an intrinsic part of their ministry of sanctification and intercession.

Is the Liturgy of the Hours a good prayer for all? ›

The more Christian souls pray the Liturgy of the Hours, the better, because through the liturgy we participate in the saving work of Jesus Christ. In this way the laity can join the Church in praying for their own salvation and that of their family and loved ones, as well as for their nation and the whole world.

What is the difference between a missal and a breviary? ›

Normally, breviaries (so-called from their nature as condensations of texts from many separate books) contain the calendar, prayers, hymns, and liturgical readings for the Divine Office, but the Bethune Breviary also includes the canon for the mass (as in a missal or mass book).

What time of day do you pray the Liturgy of the Hours? ›

These prayer times are about three hours apart: Lauds (3am), Prime (6am), Terce (9am), Sext (noon), None (3pm), Vespers (evening), Compline (before going to bed), and Matins (Midnight). After Vatican II, the Divine Office was updated and simplified, and became know as the Liturgy of the Hours.

Do nuns pray Liturgy of the Hours? ›

The Sisters come together four times a day for the common praying of the Divine Office, also known as the Liturgy of the Hours, four different times daily. Thus the daily schedule is arranged to sanctify the day with prayer.

Do deacons say the Liturgy of the Hours? ›

Complementary Norm: Permanent deacons are required to include as part of their daily prayer those parts of the Liturgy of the Hours known as Morning and Evening Prayer. Permanent deacons are obliged to pray for the universal Church.

What prayer must a priest say every day? ›

Priests, nuns and other consecrated persons are canonically required to pray five of the hours (Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, Night Prayer and one of the daytime prayers). Lay people are also encouraged to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

How many times a day should I pray as a Catholic? ›

The Catholic Liturgy of the Hours expects priests, deacons and members of religious orders to pray five or even seven times per day. Plus daily Mass. Most Catholics are brought up to say Morning and Night prayers, and Grace before Meals. They will also have their own private prayers, Bible reading and devotions.

Does Vespers count as Mass? ›

It marks the close of one day and the start of a new one since in a day in the Church ends at Sundown. It is not a communion service- that would be called Mass in the Western Tradition and Divine Liturgy in the Eastern. Evening prayer.

How to pray the Liturgy of the Hours alone? ›

How to Pray: The Liturgy of the Hours – Night Prayer
  1. Begin the Prayer (Introduction) God, come to my assistance. ( ...
  2. The Examination of Conscience. Take a few moments to examine your conscience from the day. ...
  3. Recite the Daily Psalmody. ...
  4. Read the Daily Scripture. ...
  5. Say (or Sing) a song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

How early can vespers be prayed? ›

Vespers (sunset, approximately 6 p.m.) Compline (end of the day before retiring, approximately 7 p.m.)

Did Jesus pray 5 times a day? ›

Salat (prayer): Jesus performed prayers, also prostrating himself as Muslims do eg in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26.39). But there is no indication that Jesus did this five times a day, or facing Mecca.

What is another name for the Liturgy of the Hours? ›

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary)

Is Vespers the same as Liturgy of the Hours? ›

Evening Prayer (also called Vespers) is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church fulfills Jesus' command to "pray always" (Luke 18:1; see also 1 Thessalonians 5:17).

How is the Roman breviary different from the Anglican breviary? ›

The Anglican Breviary is a direct translation of the pre-Vatican II Roman Breviary, "put into English in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer."

Who reads the Liturgy of the Hours? ›

In the Roman Catholic Church priests are required by canon law to pray the entire Liturgy of the Hours each day while deacons are required to pray the morning and evening hours. The practice among religious communities varies according to their rules and constitutions.

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