8.15.25 Lauds, Friday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer on the 19th Friday in Ordinary Time, August 15, 2025.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance"
Hymn: "Solis O Virgo," Vittorio Genovesi, 20th century. (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal, GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation
Psalm 63v2-9
Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56
Psalm 149
Reading: Isaiah 61v10
Responsory: Today the Virgin Mary was taken up to heaven.
Benedictus (English, Luke 1v68-79)
Intercessions: "May your mother intercede for us, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Ave Maria
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