8.27.25 Lauds, Wednesday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours

Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 21st Wednesday in Ordinary Time, August 27, 2025.
Memorial of St. Monica, Widow.

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Introductory Rite
Hymn: "Nox Tenebrae et Nubila," Prudentius (4th century), translation by ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 36
Canticle: Judith 16v2-3a, 13-15
Psalm 47
Reading: Tobit 4v15a, 16a, 18a, 19 (Old Testament reciting tone)
Responsory: Incline my heart according to your will, O God. (adapted by StH from "Inclina Cor Meum" The Liber Usualis, Solesmes, 1961, p. 237,
Benedictus (English, Gregorian tone 8, simple)
Intercessions: Lord, help your brothers to grow in holiness.
Pater Noster (The Lord's Prayer)
Collect
Concluding Rite

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.