1.19.26 Vespers, Monday Evening Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Monday in Ordinary Time, January 19, 2026.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Luminis fons, lux et origo lucis." By St. Alcuin OSB, ca 735-805. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” #262 Mode I, Melody 9.
Psalm 45 (first part)
Psalm 45 (second part)
Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2v13
Responsory: Accept my prayer, O Lord, which rises up to you.
Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Answer the prayers of your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer – "Pater Noster"
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite

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