Divine Office Vespers 8.26.26 | Wednesday Evening Prayer

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

Vespers, 21st Wednesday in Ordinary Time, August 26, 2026

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Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium" – "O God, come to my assistance"
Hymn: "Caeli Deus sanctissime" English Translation ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc
Psalm 27
Psalm 27 continued
Canticle: Colossians 1v12-20
Reading: James 1v19-22, 25
"Claim me once more as Your own, Lord, and have mercy on me."
Magnificat (Canticle of Mary)
Intercessions: Lord, show us Your love.
The Lord's Prayer
Collect
Concluding Rite: "Dominus nos benedicat" – "May the Lord bless us..."

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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.
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