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

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 4th Monday in Ordinary Time, February 2nd, 2026. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Candlemas.

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Latin/English Translation for the Benedictus and the Magnificat
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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God come to my assistance."
Hymn: "Quod chorus vatum venerandus olim," attributed to Rabanus Maurus, O.S.B., ca. 780-856, Liber Hymnarius
Psalm 110v1-5, 7
Psalm 130
Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20
Reading: Hebrews 4v15-16
Responsory: The Lord has made known His saving power. (©StH, transcribed from Antiphonale Romanum II)
Ant. Hódie beáta Virgo María
Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55 (Solemn, Latin, Gregorian tone 8)
Intercessions: "Lord, may our eyes see Your saving power."
The Lord's Prayer (Our Father, Solesmes, transcribed for English by StH)
Collect
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

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