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

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 1st Wednesday of Advent, December 3, 2025.
Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest

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Deus in Adjutorium
Hymn* "Behold a Voice Resounding Clear." (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation
Psalm 36
Canticle Judith 16v2-3a, 13-15
Psalm 47
Reading Isaiah 7v14b-15
Responsory: "Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: Emmanuel, be with us.
The Lord's Prayer
Concluding Prayers
Dominus nos benedicat

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