2.5.26 Lauds, Thursday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 4th Thursday in Ordinary Time, February 5, 2026.
Memorial of St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr
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Introductory Rite (Deus in adjutorium...)
Hymn: "Iam lucis orto sidere." 8th century. English Translation ICEL ©2023
Psalm 143v1-11
Canticle: Isaiah 66v10-14a (Tone 4!)
Psalm 147v1-11
Reading: Romans 8v18-21
Responsory: "In the early hours of the morning, I think of You, O Lord."
Canticle of Zechariah
Intercessions: "You are our life, O Lord."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite (May the Lord bless us...)

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