12.31.25 Vespers I for Mary Mother of God, Wednesday Evening Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Octave of Christmas
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Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Of the Father's Love Begotten." ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 113
Psalm 117
Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10
Reading: 2 Peter 1v3-4
Responsory: The Word was made man, alleluia, alleluia.
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)
Intercessions: "Lord, grant Your peace to all."
Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect (Concluding Prayers)
Concluding Rite: May the Lord bless us...
Marian Devotion

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.