Divine Office 11.7.26 | Saturday Evening Prayer | Vespers I

Liturgy of the Hours
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Vespers I, 31st Saturday in Ordinary Time, November 7, 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" (Solemn tone adapted for English by Sing the Hours ©2023)
Hymn: "O God, the source of all that is." English Translation - ICEL ©2023.
Psalm 130
Canticle: Philippians 2v6-11
Reading: 2 Peter 1v19-21
Responsory: From the rising of the sun to its setting, may the name of the Lord be praised.
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55)
Intercessions: Look on us with favor, Lord, and hear us.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat" – "May the Lord Bless us"
Marian Devotion: Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix

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