4.16.26 Vespers, Thursday Evening Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Vespers, Evening Prayer for the 2nd Thursday of Eastertide, April 16, 2026.

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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: "At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing."

Psalm 72 (antiphon 1&2) 

Canticle: Revelation 11v17-18; 12v10b-12a

Reading: 1 Peter 3v18, 22

Responsory: The disciples rejoiced, alleluia, alleluia.

Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55 (English, tone 8)

Intercessions: King of glory, hear our prayer.

The Lord's Prayer

Concluding Prayers

Marian Devotion

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