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

Lauds, Morning Prayer for Thursday in the Octave of Easter. He is risen! April 9, 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: Jesus Christ is Risen Today!
Psalm 63v2-9 (tone 4e, antiphon adapted from the Gregorian by Sing the Hours, 2023)
Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 (tone 6f, ant. adapted from the Gregorian by StH, '23)
Psalm 149 (tone 5, ant. adapted from the Gregorian by StH, '23)
Reading: Romans 8v10-11
Antiphon: Haec Dies, Gregorian Proper, tr. "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad, alleluia."
Benedictus (Latin, Tone 8, Solemn, Luke 1v68-79)
Intercessions (with Fr. Nathaniel Sanders): "Stay with us, Lord."
Pater Noster – "Our Father"
Collect and Blessing with Fr. Nathaniel Sanders

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