Divine Office Lauds 8.24.26 | Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle

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

Lauds, 21st Monday in Ordinary Time, August 23, 2026
Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle

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Hear from Archbishop Cordileone at the end of the office.
Introductory Rite:Lord open my lips and my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Invitatory (Psalm 95)
Bartlemas Hymn. http://www.richardmajor.com/sermons/2004viii25hymn.pdf
Psalm 63v2-9
Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56
Psalm 149
Reading: Ephesians 2v19-22
Responsory: "You have made them rulers over all the earth."
Canticle of Zechariah (Benedictus: Luke 1:68-79)
Intercessions: "The company of apostles praises You, O Lord."
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite
Ave Maria ("Hail Mary" Gregorian)

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