8.18.25 Lauds, Monday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 20th Monday in Ordinary Time, August 18, 2025.

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Lucis largitor splendide."* Attributed to St. Ambrose of Milan. (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation
Psalm 90
Canticle: Isaiah 42v10-16 (Tone 4)
Psalm 135v1-12
Reading: Judith 8v25-27
Responsory: Sing for joy, God’s chosen ones, give Him the praise that is due.
Canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1v68-79)
Intercessions: "We praise You, Lord, we hope in You."
The Lord’s Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Marian Devotion

The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.
*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The English translation is copyright ©2023 International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The Hymnal is published and distributed exclusively by GIA Publications, Inc.