6.11.26 Vespers I, Thursday Evening Catholic Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the 10th Thursday in Ordinary Time, June 11, 2026.
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart

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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" (Solemn tone, adapted to English by StH©2023)
Hymn: “Auctor beate saeculi." Author unknown. English translation by Fr. Husenbeth b.1796
Antiphon 1: "God has loves us with an everlasting love..."
Psalm 113
Antiphon 2: Translation: "Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
Psalm 146
Antiphon 3: "I am the Good Shepherd..."
Canticle: Revelation 4v11; 5v9, 10, 12
Reading: Ephesians 5v25b-27
Responsory: Christ has loved us, and in his blood he has washed away our sins.
Gospel Antiphon: Translation: "I have come to cast fire on the earth. How I long to see the flame leap up."
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)
Intercessions: Most loving Lord, have mercy on us.
Pater noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite

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