Divine Office | Tuesday Evening Vespers | August 4, 2026

Evening Prayer of the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours in Gregorian Chant.
The daily prayer of the Catholic Church, chanted from the Roman Breviary.

Vespers, 18th Tuesday in Ordinary Time, August 4, 2026.
Memorial of St. John Vianney

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..."
Hymn: "Sator Princepsque temporum," 7th Century. ©2023 ICEL
Psalm 49 (antiphon 1)
Psalm 49 (antiphon 2)
Canticle: Revelation 4v11, 5-9, 10, 12
Reading: Romans 3v23-25a
Responsory: I shall know the fullness of joy when I see Your face, O Lord.
Magnificat (Latin, Simple): Luke 1v46-55
Intercessions: Protect your people, Lord.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Introductory Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat..."

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