12.10.25 Lauds, Wednesday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 2nd Wednesday in Advent, December 10, 2025.
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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance" (Polyphonic, StH arrangement)
Hymn*: "Behold a Voice Resounding Clear." (Vox Clara Ecce Intonat). (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation
Psalm 77
Canticle: 1 Samuel 2v1-10
Psalm 97
Reading: Isaiah 7v14-16
Responsory: "Your light will come Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus)
Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord bless us..."

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.