Divine Office 8.29.26 | Saturday Evening Prayer | Vespers I

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

Vespers I, 22nd Sunday (21st Saturday) in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2026.

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God, come to my assistance" (Solemn tone, adapted for English by Sing the Hours)
Hymn: "Rerum, Deus, fons omnium." Author Unknown. English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
Psalm 119v105-112
Psalm 16
Canticle: Philippians 2v6-11
Reading: Colossians 1v2b-6a
Responsory: From the rising of the sun to its setting, may the Name of the Lord be praised.
Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Lord we trust in You.
The Lord's Prayer (Pater Noster)
Collect
Dominus nos benedicat – "May the Lord bless us"
Marian Appeal (Ora pro nobis Sancta Dei Genetrix...)
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English translation of The Liturgy of the Hours: General Instruction, Antiphons, Invitatories, Responsories, Intercessions, Psalm 95, the Canticle of the Lamb, Psalm Prayers; original texts of the Opening Prayers and Alternative Opening Prayers from the Roman Missal, and the Roman Calendar. Copyright ©1970, 1973, 1975, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The texts of all Biblical Readings and Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles and the Canticle of the Lamb) are reproduced with permission from The New American Bible, ©1970 by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington D.C. All rights reserved.
Psalm Texts except Psalm 95 ©The Grail (England) 1963 published by Collins, London 1963.
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