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OFFICE HOURS
All services are sung in Latin and Gregorian. All masses are celebrated in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, known as 'Saint Pius V'.
Timetable for today and the following days
14
OCTOBER
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
15
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
08:00
modified schedule
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
16
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
17
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
18
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
08:00
modified schedule
Terce
10:00
modified schedule
Sext
12:15
None
14:30
modified schedule
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
19
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
20
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
No broadcast
modified schedule
Sext
No broadcast
modified schedule
None
No broadcast
modified schedule
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
21
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
22
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
23
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
24
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
25
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
08:00
modified schedule
Terce
10:00
modified schedule
Sext
12:15
None
14:30
modified schedule
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
26
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
27
OCTOBER
Lauds
06:00
Prime
07:45
Terce
09:30
Sext
12:15
None
14:15
Vespers
17:30
Compline
19:45
Regular opening times
Week
3 h 30 Matins
6.00 am Lauds
6.40 a.m. Masses read
7.45 a.m. Prime
9.30 a.m. Terce and CONVENTUAL MASS
12.15 p.m. Sext
2.15 pm None
17 h 30 Vespers
7.45pm Compline
Sundays and public holidays
3 h 30 Matins
6.00 am Lauds
6.40 a.m. Masses read
8.00 a.m. Prime
8.30 Mass in the crypt
10.00 a.m. Terce and CONVENTUAL MASS
11.45am Mass in the crypt (except Easter Sunday and Christmas Day)
12.15 p.m. Sext
2.30 pm None
17 h 30 Vespers and Blessing
of the Blessed Sacrament
7.45pm Compline
Special opening times (Christmas, 1 January, Easter, 15 August): click here.
NOËL
The evening of 24 December: 8.45pm: Solemn Matins 00:00: Midnight Mass Christmas Day: 6.00 am: Lauds 6.40am: Dawn Mass 7.45am: Prime 9.00am: Mass read in the crypt 10.00: Terce and High Mass January 1st
On the night of 31 December to 1 January at 0.00, Expositin of the Blessed Sacrament Act of consecration of the New Year, singing of the Veni Creator followed by the singing of Solemn Matins. Holy Week
PALM SUNDAY 10.00am: Palm Sunday processions followed by mass with singing of the Passion. SAINT THURSDAY 6.00am: Office of Darkness, 5.00pm: Vesper Mass. SAINT FRIDAY 6.00am: Office of Darkness, 3.00pm: Office of Adoration of the Cross. HOLY SATURDAY 6.00am: Office of Darkness, 5.30pm: Vespers, 10.00pm: Easter Vigil. saturday vigil of pentecost
4.30pm: Solemn Vigil Mass, followed by the first vespers of Pentecost. 15 AUGUST
4.30 pm: Vespers, followed by the Procession du Vœu de Louis XIII and Le Salut. |
Days when mass is at 10.00 am (except Sundays): click here.
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MASS OF THE DAY
TO FOLLOW THE SERVICES :
Latin-French text
For the full text (daily)
and translation in
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Choose Monastic - 1963 - Barroux
Lauds
Prime
Terce
Sext
None
Vespers
Compline
"There is only one problem in the world: to give men a spiritual meaning. To rain down on them something that resembles a Gregorian chant." Saint-Exupéry
OFFICE HOURS
All services are sung in Latin and Gregorian. All masses are celebrated in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, known as 'Saint Pius V'.
Timetable for today and the following days
Regular opening times
Week
3 h 30 Matins
6.00 am Lauds
6.40 a.m. Masses read
7.45 a.m. Prime
9.30 a.m. Terce and BIG MASS
12.15 p.m. Sext
2.15 pm None
17 h 30 Vespers
7.45pm Compline
Sundays and public holidays
3 h 30 Matins
6.00 am Lauds
6.40 a.m. Masses read
8.00 a.m. Prime
8.30 Mass in the crypt
10.00 Third and BIG MASS
11.45 Mass in the crypt
12.15 p.m. Sext
2.30 pm None
17 h 30 Vespers and Hi
7.45pm Compline
Special opening times (Christmas, 1 January, Easter, 15 August): click here.
NOËL
The evening of 24 December: 8.45pm: Solemn Matins 00:00: Midnight Mass Christmas Day: 6.00 am: Lauds 6.40am: Dawn Mass 7.45am: Prime 9.00am: Mass read in the crypt 10.00: Terce and High Mass January 1st
On the night of 31 December to 1 January at 0.00, Expositin of the Blessed Sacrament Act of consecration of the New Year, singing of the Veni Creator followed by the singing of Solemn Matins. Holy Week
PALM SUNDAY 10.00am: Palm Sunday processions followed by mass with singing of the Passion. SAINT THURSDAY 6.00am: Office of Darkness, 5.00pm: Vesper Mass. SAINT FRIDAY 6.00am: Office of Darkness, 3.00pm: Office of Adoration of the Cross. HOLY SATURDAY 6.00am: Office of Darkness, 5.30pm: Vespers, 10.00pm: Easter Vigil. saturday vigil of pentecost
4.30pm: Solemn Vigil Mass, followed by the first vespers of Pentecost. 15 AUGUST
4.30 pm: Vespers, followed by the Procession du Vœu de Louis XIII and Le Salut. |
Days when mass is at 10.00 am (except Sundays): click here.
TO FOLLOW THE SERVICES :
Latin-French text
Prime
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Allelúia. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, we replace Allelúia by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternal glory. |
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Anthem
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| Iam lucis orto sídere, Deum precémur súpplices, Ut in diúrnis áctibus Nos servet a nocéntibus. Línguam refrænans témperet, Ne litis horror ínsonet : Visum fovéndo cóntegat, Ne vanitátes háuriat. Sint pura cordis íntima, Absístat et vecórdia : Carnis terat supérbiam Potus cibíque párcitas. Ut cum dies abscésserit, Noctémque sors redúxerit, Mundi per abstinéntiam Ipsi canámus glóriam. Deo Patri sit glória, Eiúsque soli Fílio, Cum Spíritu Paráclito, Et nunc, et in perpetuum. Amen. |
The sun has already risen, Let us humbly pray to our God So that in today's actions, He preserves us from all evil; May he deign to temper our tongues, Against noisy discord ; That, by his thoughtful hand, He keeps our eyes from vain things. May the depths of our hearts be pure, Let all disruption cease; Let the pride of the flesh die, The sobriety of the table, So that when night falls, After dark, Kept pure by our abstinence, We sang his glory. Glory to God the Father, Glory to his only Son, With the consoling Spirit, Now and for all eternity. Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
- Clean antiphon on feast days. - Sunday service: - during the year : |
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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- Sunday service:
- at Advent, Septuagesima, Lent & Passiontide, antiphon proper.
- at paschal time, antiphon : |
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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(1) Psalm 118
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| Beáti immaculáti in via : * qui ámbulant in lege Dómini. Beáti, qui scrutántur testimónia eius : * in toto corde exquírunt eum. Non enim qui operántur iniquitátem, * in viis eius ambulavérunt. Tu mandásti * mandáta tua custodíri nimis. Utinam dirigántur viæ meæ, * ad custodiéndas iustificatiónes tuas! Tunc non confúndar, * cum per-spéxero in ómnibus mandátis tuis. Confitébor tibi in directióne cordis : * in eo, quod dídici iudícia iustítiæ tuæ. Iustificatines tuas custódiam : * non me derelínquas usquequáque. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Blessed are those who are blameless in their ways, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who study his teachings and seek him with all their heart! For those who commit iniquity do not walk in his ways. My God, you have prescribed your ordinances so that they may be observed with care. May my ways be directed so that I observe your laws! I will not be put to shame when I see all your commandments. I thank you, in the uprightness of my heart, that I have learned the precepts of your justice. I want to keep your laws: don't abandon me entirely. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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(2) Psalm 118
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| In quo córrigit adulescéntior viam suam? * in custodiéndo sermónes tuos. In toto corde meo exquisívi te : * ne repéllas me a mandátis tuis. In corde meo abscóndi elóquia tua : * ut non peccem tibi. Benedíctus es, Dómine : * doce me iustificatiónes tuas. In lábiis meis * pronuntiávi ómnia iudícia oris tui. In via testimoniórum tuórum delectátus sum, * sicut in ómnibus divítiis. In mandátis tuis exercébor : * et considerábo vias tuas. In iustificatiónibus tuis meditábor : * non oblivíscar sermónes tuos. Glória Patri... |
How will the young man make his path straight? By keeping your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commandments. I will keep your word hidden in my heart, so as not to sin against you. Blessed art thou, O Lord! Teach me your laws. My lips enjoy counting all the precepts from your mouth. I enjoy following your teachings, as if I had all the treasures. I want to meditate on your ordinances, to keep my eyes on your paths. I delight in meditating on your laws; I will never forget your word. Glory to the Father... |
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(3) Psalm 118
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| Retríbue servo tuo, vivífica me: * et custódiam sermónes tuos. Revéla óculos meos : * et considerábo mirabília de lege tua. Incola ego sum in terra : * non abscóndas a me mandáta tua. Concupívit ánima mea desideráre iustificatiónes tuas, * in omni témpore. Increpásti supérbos : * maledícti, qui declínant a mandátis tuis. Aufer a me oppróbrium et contémptum : * quia testimónia tua exquisívi. Etenim sedérunt príncipes, et advérsum me loquebántur : * servus autem tuus exercebátur in iustificatiónibus tuis. Nam et testimónia tua meditátio mea est : * et consílium meum iustificatiónes tuæ. Glória Patri... |
Let your servant live to keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold the wonders of your law. I am a stranger on earth: do not hide your commandments from me. My soul is consumed every day with the desire to know your laws. You punish the proud and curse those who turn away from your commandments. Remove reproach and contempt from me, for I faithfully observe your precepts. Let the princes gather and speak against me: your servant is only concerned with meditating on your laws. Yes, your teachings are my delight; your precepts are my counsellors. Glory to the Father... |
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(4) Psalm 118
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| Adhæsit paviménto ánima mea : * vivífica me secúndum verbum tuum. Vias meas enuntiávi, et exaudísti me : * doce me iustificatiónes tuas. Viam iustificatiónum tuárum ínstrue me : * et exercébor in mirabílibus tuis. Dormitávit ánima mea præ tædio : * confírma me in verbis tuis. Viam iniquitátis ámove a me : * et de lege tua miserére mei. Viam veritátis elégi : * iudícia tua non sum oblítus. Adhæsi testimóniis tuis, Dómine : * noli me confúndere. Viam mandatórum tuórum cucúrri, * cum dilatásti cor meum. Glória Patri... |
My soul is crushed to the ground: give me back my life, according to your word. I have told you my ways and you have answered me: teach me your precepts. Make me understand the way of your commandments; I want to meditate on your wonders. My soul is numb with grief: strengthen me with your word. Take away from me the way of falsehood, and give me the grace to be faithful to your law. I have chosen the path of truth; your precepts are always before my eyes. I have stuck to your teachings; Lord, don't let me be confused! I want to run in the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my heart. Glory to the Father... |
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- On feast days, we repeat our own antiphon.
Sunday service: - during the year : |
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Sunday service:
- In Advent, Septuagesima, Lent and Passiontide, the proper antiphon is repeated.
- at paschal time : |
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Chapter
I Tim 1:17
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| Regi sæculórum immortáli et invisíbili, † soli Deo honor et glória * in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. R. Deo grátias. |
To the King of the ages, immortal and invisible, to God alone be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Exsúrge, Christe, ádiuva nos (T. P. Allelúia.) R. Et líbera nos propter nomen tuum. (T. P. Allelúia.) |
V. Arise, Christ, help us (T. P. Alleluia). R. And deliver us for your name's sake (T. P. Alleluia). |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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then low, until :
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
| Dómine, Deus omnípotens, qui ad princípium huius diéi nos perveníre fecísti : † tua nos hódie salva virtúte ; * ut in hac die ad nullum declinémus peccátum, sed semper ad tuam iustítiam faciéndam nostra procédant elóquia, dirigántur cogitatiónes et ópera. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, † qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, * per ómnia sæcula sæculórum. R. Amen. |
O Lord, Almighty God, who has brought us to the beginning of this day, save us this day by your power, so that during this day we may not indulge in any sin, but that our words, our thoughts and our deeds may always be directed towards the fulfilment of your righteousness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you, God, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. R. Amen. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Prayers for the dead
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The reader then announces the names of the deceased, if any, who are remembered on that day, and adds:
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| Commemorátio ómnium fratrum, familiárium Ordinis nostri, atque benefactórum nostrórum. | Let us remember all our brothers, the members of our Order and our benefactors. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
| De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine : * Dómine, exáudi vocem meam : Fiant aures tuæ intendéntes, * in vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Si iniquitátes observáveris, Dómine : * Dómine, quis sustinébit? Quia apud te propitiátio est : * et propter legem tuam sustínui te, Dómine. Sustínuit ánima mea in verbo eius : * sperávit ánima mea in Dómino. A custódia matutína usque ad noctem : * speret Israel in Dómino. Quia apud Dóminum misericórdia : * et copiósa apud eum redémptio. Et ipse rédimet Israel, * ex ómnibus iniquitátibus eius. Réquiem ætérnam * dona eis, Dómine. Et lux perpétua * lúceat eis. |
From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice; Let your ears be attentive to the accents of my prayer! If you take heed to iniquity, O Lord, who shall be able to stand before you, O Lord? But with you is forgiveness, and for your law's sake I wait for you, O Lord; My soul waits, trusting in your word; my soul has put its hope in the Lord. From the morning watch until the night, let Israel hope in the Lord! For with the Lord is mercy, with him is abundant deliverance. He will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Give them eternal rest, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine on them. |
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V. A porta ínferi. R. Erue, Dómine, ánimas eórum. |
V. The gates of hell. R. Remove their souls, O Lord. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
Monday
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MONDAY PRIME
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternal glory. |
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Anthem
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| Iam lucis orto sídere, Deum precémur súpplices Ut in diúrnis áctibus Nos servet a nocéntibus. Línguam refrænans témperet, Ne litis horror ínsonet : Visum fovéndo cóntegat, Ne vanitátes háuriat. Sint pura cordis íntima, Absístat et vecórdia : Carnis terat supérbiam Potus cibíque párcitas. Ut cum dies abscésserit, Noctémque sors redúxerit, Mundi per abstinéntiam Ipsi canámus glóriam. Deo Patri sit glória, Eiúsque soli Fílio, Cum Spíritu Paráclito, Et nunc, et in perpetuum. Amen. |
The sun has already risen, Let us humbly pray to our God So that in today's actions, He preserves us from all evil; May he deign to temper our tongues, Against noisy discord ; That, by his thoughtful hand, He keeps our eyes from vain things. May the depths of our hearts be pure, Let all disruption cease; Let the pride of the flesh die, The sobriety of the table, So that when night falls, After dark, Kept pure by our abstinence, We sang his glory. Glory to God the Father, Glory to his only Son, With the consoling Spirit, Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
- At the festive service : - during the year : |
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| Ant. Servíte Dómino † in timóre, et exsultáte ei cum tremóre. | Ant. Serve the Lord in fear te, and rejoice with trembling. |
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- in the season of Advent, antiphon proper.
- in Lent, from the Monday after the 1er Sunday: |
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| Ant. Vivo ego, † dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
- at paschal time, antiphon : |
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia |
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Psalm 1
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| Beátus vir, qui non ábiit in consílio impiórum, † et in via peccatórum non stetit, * et in cáthedra pestiléntiæ non sedit : Sed in lege Dómini volúntas eius, * et in lege eius meditábitur die ac nocte. Et erit tamquam lignum, quod plantátum est secus decúrsus aquárum, * quod fructum suum dabit in témpore suo : Et fólium eius non défluet : * et ómnia quæcúmque fáciet, prosperabúntur. Non sic ímpii, non sic : * sed tamquam pulvis, quem próicit ventus a fácie terræ. Ideo non resúrgent ímpii in iudício : * neque peccatóres in concílio iustórum. Quóniam novit Dóminus viam iustórum : * et iter impiórum períbit. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly, who does not stand in the way of sinners, and who does not sit in the stinking pulpit of libertines; But who has his heart set on the law of the Lord, and meditates on it day and night? He is like a tree planted by a stream, bearing fruit in its own time, And whose foliage doesn't fall: everything it does succeeds. But not so with the godless; no, that is not their fate. They are like dust blown from the face of the earth by the wind. That is why the ungodly will not stand on the day of judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly leads to destruction. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 2
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| Quare fremuérunt gentes, * et pópuli meditáti sunt inánia? Astitérunt reges terræ, et príncipes convenérunt in unum * advérsus Dóminum, et advérsus Christum eius. Dirumpámus víncula eórum : * et proiciámus a nobis iugum ipsórum. Qui hábitat in cælis, irridébit eos : * et Dóminus subsannábit eos. Tunc loquétur ad eos in ira sua, * et in furóre suo conturbábit eos : Ego autem constitútus sum Rex ab eo super Sion montem sanctum eius, * prædicans præcéptum eius : Dóminus dixit ad me : * Fílius meus es tu, ego hódie génui te. Póstula a me, et dabo tibi gentes hereditátem tuam, * et possessiónem tuam términos terræ. Reges eos in virga férrea, * et tamquam vas fíguli confrínges eos. Et nunc, reges, intellégite : * erudímini, qui iudicátis terram. Servíte Dómino in timóre : * et exsultáte ei cum tremóre. Apprehéndite disciplínam, nequándo irascátur Dóminus, * et pereátis de via iusta. Cum exárserit in brevi ira eius, * beáti omnes qui confídunt in eo. Glória Patri... |
Why do the nations tremble, and the peoples plan vain schemes? The kings of the earth have risen up and the princes have taken counsel against the Lord and against his Christ. Let's break their chains," they say, "let's throw off their yoke! He who sits in heaven laughs at them; the Lord mocks their folly. Then he will speak to them in his anger, he will terrify them in his fury. "He has made me king over Zion, his holy mountain, and I want to proclaim his decree. The Lord said to me, 'You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your domain! You will rule them with a sceptre of iron, and you will break them like a clay vessel." And now, O kings, become wise; learn, you judges of the earth! Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice in him with trembling. Hold fast to his law, lest the Lord be angry and you perish from the right path, When his wrath is kindled. Blessed are all who put their trust in him! Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 6
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| Dómine, ne in furóre tuo árguas me, * neque in ira tua corrípias me. Miserére mei, Dómine, quóniam infírmus sum : * sana me, Dómine, quóniam conturbáta sunt ossa mea. Et ánima mea turbáta est valde : * sed tu, Dómine, úsquequo ? Convértere, Dómine, et éripe ánimam meam : * salvum me fac propter misericórdiam tuam. Quóniam non est in morte qui memor sit tui : * in inférno autem quis confitébitur tibi ? Laborávi in gémitu meo, † lavábo per síngulas noctes lectum meum : * lácrimis meis stratum meum rigábo. Turbátus est a furóre óculus meus : * inveterávi inter omnes inimícos meos. Discédite a me, omnes, qui operámini iniquitátem : * quóniam exaudívit Dóminus vocem fletus mei. Exaudívit Dóminus deprecatiónem meam, * Dóminus oratiónem meam suscépit. Erubéscant, et conturbéntur veheménter omnes inimíci mei: * convertántur et erubéscant valde velóciter. Glória Patri... |
Lord, do not punish me in your anger or chastise me in your wrath. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are shaken. My soul is in great trouble, and you, Lord, how long...? Return, Lord, and deliver my soul; save me for your mercy's sake. For those who die remember you no more; who will sing your praises in Sheol? I'm exhausted from moaning; every night I bathe my bed with my tears, I water my bed with my tears. My eyes are consumed with grief, my features are fading amidst all the enemies besieging me. Depart from me, all you evil-doers, for the Lord has heard the voice of my tears; The Lord has heard my supplication; the Lord has accepted my prayer. Let all my enemies be confounded and terrified! May they shrink back and suddenly be covered with shame! Glory to the Father... |
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Servíte Dómino in timóre, et exsultáte ei cum tremóre. | Ant. Serve the Lord in fear, and rejoice with trembling. |
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| Ant. Vivo ego, dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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I Tim 1:17
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| Regi sæculórum immortáli et invisíbili, † soli Deo honor et glória * in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. R. Deo grátias. |
To the King of the ages, immortal and invisible, to God alone be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Exsúrge, Christe, ádiuva nos (T. P. Allelúia.) R. Et líbera nos propter nomen tuum. (T. P. Allelúia.) |
V. Arise, Christ, help us (T. P. Alleluia). R. And deliver us for your name's sake (T. P. Alleluia). |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
| Dómine, Deus omnípotens, qui ad princípium huius diéi nos perveníre fecísti : † tua nos hódie salva virtúte ; * ut in hac die ad nullum declinémus peccátum, sed semper ad tuam iustítiam faciéndam nostra procédant elóquia, dirigántur cogitatiónes et ópera. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, † qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, * per ómnia sæcula sæculórum. R. Amen. |
O Lord, Almighty God, who has brought us to the beginning of this day, save us this day by your power, so that during this day we may not indulge in any sin, but that our words, our thoughts and our deeds may always be directed towards the fulfilment of your righteousness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you, God, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. R. Amen. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Prayers for the dead
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The reader then announces the names of the deceased, if any, who are remembered on that day, and adds:
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
| De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine : * Dómine, exáudi vocem meam : Fiant aures tuæ intendéntes, * in vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Si iniquitátes observáveris, Dómine : * Dómine, quis sustinébit? Quia apud te propitiátio est : * et propter legem tuam sustínui te, Dómine. Sustínuit ánima mea in verbo eius : * sperávit ánima mea in Dómino. A custódia matutína usque ad noctem : * speret Israel in Dómino. Quia apud Dóminum misericórdia : * et copiósa apud eum redémptio. Et ipse rédimet Israel, * ex ómnibus iniquitátibus eius. Réquiem ætérnam * dona eis, Dómine. Et lux perpétua * lúceat eis. |
From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice; Let your ears be attentive to the accents of my prayer! If you take heed to iniquity, O Lord, who shall be able to stand before you, O Lord? But with you is forgiveness, and for your law's sake I wait for you, O Lord; My soul waits, trusting in your word; my soul has put its hope in the Lord. From the morning watch until the night, let Israel hope in the Lord! For with the Lord is mercy, with him is abundant deliverance. He will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Give them eternal rest, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine on them. |
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V. A porta ínferi. R. Erue, Dómine, ánimas eórum. |
V. The gates of hell. R. Remove their souls, O Lord. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternal glory. |
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Anthem
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| Iam lucis orto sídere, Deum precémur súpplices Ut in diúrnis áctibus Nos servet a nocéntibus. Línguam refrænans témperet, Ne litis horror ínsonet : Visum fovéndo cóntegat, Ne vanitátes háuriat. Sint pura cordis íntima, Absístat et vecórdia : Carnis terat supérbiam Potus cibíque párcitas. Ut cum dies abscésserit, Noctémque sors redúxerit, Mundi per abstinéntiam Ipsi canámus glóriam. Deo Patri sit glória, Eiúsque soli Fílio, Cum Spíritu Paráclito, Et nunc, et in perpetuum. Amen. |
The sun has already risen, Let us humbly pray to our God So that in today's actions, He preserves us from all evil; May he deign to temper our tongues, Against noisy discord ; That, by his thoughtful hand, He keeps our eyes from vain things. May the depths of our hearts be pure, Let all disruption cease; Let the pride of the flesh die, The sobriety of the table, So that when night falls, After dark, Kept pure by our abstinence, We sang his glory. Glory to God the Father, Glory to his only Son, With the consoling Spirit, Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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| Ant. Deus, iudex iustus, † fortis et longánimis : numquid irascétur per síngulos dies? | Ant. God is a just judge, strong and patient: would his wrath endure for ever? |
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| Ant. Vivo ego, † dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
- at paschal time, antiphon : |
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia |
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Psalm 7
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| Dómine, Deus meus, in te sperávi : * salvum me fac ex ómnibus persequéntibus me, et líbera me. Nequándo rápiat ut leo ánimam meam, * dum non est qui rédimat, neque qui salvum fáciat. Dómine, Deus meus, si feci istud, * si est iníquitas in mánibus meis : Si réddidi retribuéntibus mihi mala, * décidam mérito ab inimícis meis inánis. Persequátur inimícus ánimam meam, † et comprehéndat, et concúlcet in terra vitam meam, * et glóriam meam in púlverem dedúcat. Exsúrge, Dómine, in ira tua : * et exaltáre in fínibus inimicórum meórum. Et exsúrge, Dómine, Deus meus, in præcépto quod mandásti : * et synagóga populórum circúmdabit te. Et propter hanc in altum regrédere : * Dóminus iúdicat pópulos. Iúdica me, Dómine, secúndum iustítiam meam, * et secúndum innocéntiam meam super me. Consumétur nequítia peccatórum, et díriges iustum, * scrutans corda et renes, Deus. Iustum adiutórium meum a Dómino, * qui salvos facit rectos corde. Deus iudex iustus, fortis, et pátiens : * numquid iráscitur per síngulos dies? Nisi convérsí fuéritis, gládium suum vibrábit : * arcum suum teténdit, et parávit illum. Et in eo parávit vasa mortis : * sagíttas suas ardéntibus effécit. Ecce partúriit iniustítiam : * concépit dolórem, et péperit iniquitátem. Lacum apéruit, et effódit eum :* et íncidit in fóveam quam fecit. Convertétur dolor eius in caput eius : * et in vérticem ipsíus iníquitas eius descéndet. Confitébor Dómino secúndum iustítiam eius : * et psallam nómini Dómini altíssimi. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Lord my God, I put my hope in you; save me from all those who persecute me and deliver me. Do not let my enemy, like a lion, snatch my life from me, while I have no one to defend and save me. Lord, my God, if I have done this, if there is iniquity in my hands, If I have done evil to those who have done it to me, let me fall powerless before my enemies: I have deserved it. Let my enemy pursue me and strike me down; let him trample my life to the ground and drag my glory into the dust! Arise, O Lord, in your wrath; appear in your majesty in the midst of my enemies; Rise up on my behalf, O Lord my God, you who commanded me to observe justice! The assembly of peoples surrounds you; For her sake, ascend to your high throne. The Lord judges the peoples: Give me justice, Lord, according to my right and my innocence. Then the wickedness of sinners will come to an end, and you will direct the righteous in his ways, O God, who searches hearts and minds. The help I'm looking for will come from the Lord, who saves the upright in heart. God is a fair, strong and patient judge: would his wrath endure for ever? But if you do not convert, he will raise his sword; he will bend his bow and make it fit; He lays out deadly strokes, arrows that carry the flame. The wicked is in labour of iniquity: he hath conceived mischief, he bringeth forth iniquity. He opens a pit and digs it, and falls into the pit he was digging. The evil he has done shall return on his head, and his iniquity shall return on his forehead. I will praise the Lord for his righteousness; I will sing praises to the name of the Lord Most High. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 8
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| Dómine, Dóminus noster, * quam admirábile est nomen tuum in univérsa terra! Quóniam eleváta est magnificéntia tua, * super cælos. Ex ore infántium et lacténtium perfecísti laudem propter inimícos tuos, * ut déstruas inimícum et ultórem. Quóniam vidébo cælos tuos, ópera digitórum tuórum : * lunam et stellas, quæ tu fundásti. Quid est homo, quod memor es eius ? * aut fílius hóminis, quóniam vísitas eum ? Minuísti eum paulo minus ab Angelis, † glória et honóre coronásti eum : * et constituísti eum super ópera mánuum tuárum. Omnia subiecísti sub pédibus eius, † oves et boves univérsas :* ínsuper et pécora campi : Vólucres cæli, et pisces maris, * qui perámbulant sémitas maris. Dómine, Dóminus noster, * quam admirábile est nomen tuum in univérsa terra! Glória Patri... |
Lord, our sovereign Master, how admirable is your name in all the world! Your glory shines on high. From the mouths of babes and sucklings you have prepared praise for yourselves, to confound your enemies, to silence the ungodly and the blasphemous. When I contemplate your heavens, the work of your hands, the moon and the stars that you created, I cry out: What is man, that you should remember him, and the son of man, that you should visit him? You made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honour; you gave him dominion over the works of your hands, You have put all things under his feet: the sheep and the oxen and the beasts of the field, The birds of the sky and the fish of the sea, who walk the paths of the ocean. Lord, our sovereign Master, how admirable is your name in all the world! Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 9 (1)
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| Confitébor tibi, Dómine, in toto corde meo : * narrábo ómnia mirabília tua. Lætábor et exsultábo in te : * psallam nómini tuo, Altíssime. In converténdo inimícum meum retrórsum : * infirmabúntur, et períbunt a fácie tua. Quóniam fecísti iudícium meum et causam meam : * sedísti super thronum, qui iúdicas iustítiam. Increpásti gentes, et périit ímpius : * nomen eórum delésti in ætérnum, et in sæculum sæculi. Inimíci defecérunt frámeæ in finem : * et civitátes eórum destruxísti : Périit memória eórum cum sónitu : * et Dóminus in ætérnum pérmanet. Parávit in iudício thronum suum: † et ipse iudicábit orbem terræ in æquitáte, * iudicábit pópulos in iustítia. Et factus est Dóminus refúgium páuperi : * adiútor in opportunitátibus, in tribulatióne. Et sperent in te qui novérunt nomen tuum : * quóniam non dereliquísti quæréntes te, Dómine. Psállite Dómino, qui hábitat in Sion : * annuntiáte inter gentes stúdia eius : Quóniam requírens sánguinem eórum recordátus est : * non est oblítus clamórem páuperum. Miserére mei, Dómine : * vide humilitátem meam de inimícis meis. Qui exáltas me de portis mortis, * ut annúntiem omnes laudatiónes tuas in portis fíliæ Sion. Exsultábo in salutári tuo : * infíxæ sunt gentes in intéritu, quem fecérunt : In láqueo isto, quem abscondérunt, * comprehénsus est pes eórum. Cognoscétur Dóminus iudícia fáciens : * in opéribus mánuum suárum comprehénsus est peccátor. Convertántur peccatóres in inférnum, * omnes gentes quæ obliviscúntur Deum. Quóniam non in finem oblívio erit páuperis : * patiéntia páuperum non períbit in finem. Exsúrge, Dómine, non confortétur homo : * iudicéntur gentes in conspéctu tuo. Constítue, Dómine, legislatórem super eos : * ut sciant gentes quóniam hómines sunt. Glória Patri... |
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will rejoice in you and be glad in you; I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. You have made my enemies turn back; they have become powerless, they have perished before you. You have done me justice, you have won my case. You sit on your throne, O you who judge righteously, You have punished the nations, and the wicked have perished; you have blotted out their name for ever and ever. The swords of the enemy have been rendered impotent for ever; you have destroyed their cities. And the memory of them is shattered. But the Lord abides forever. He has set up his throne for judgment; he judges the world with equity, he judges peoples with justice. The Lord is a refuge for the poor, a help in times of trouble. Let those who know your name hope in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek you. Sing to the Lord, who dwells in Zion; proclaim his purposes among the nations. For He who asks for the spilt blood has remembered his servants; he has not forgotten the cry of the afflicted: Have pity on me," they said; "see how my enemies afflict me, You who lift me from the gates of death, that I may declare all your praises in the gates of the daughter of Zion! I will rejoice because of the salvation you have given me. The nations have fallen into the pit that they dug; Their feet got caught in the shoelace they hid. The Lord has made himself known in his judgments; in the work of his hands the ungodly has been entangled. Sinners must return to Sheol, along with all the nations that forget God. For the unfortunate are not always forgotten, and the expectation of the afflicted does not perish forever. Arise, O Lord; let man feel his weakness! Let the nations be judged before your face! Lord, give them a master, so that the people will know that they are men. Glory to the Father... |
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Deus, iudex iustus, fortis et longánimis : numquid irascétur per síngulos dies ? | Ant. God is a just judge, strong and patient: would his wrath endure for ever? |
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| Ant. Vivo ego, dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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I Tim 1:17
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| Regi sæculórum immortáli et invisíbili, † soli Deo honor et glória * in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. R. Deo grátias. |
To the King of the ages, immortal and invisible, to God alone be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Exsúrge, Christe, ádiuva nos (T. P. Allelúia.) R. Et líbera nos propter nomen tuum. (T. P. Allelúia.) |
V. Arise, Christ, help us (T. P. Alleluia). R. And deliver us for your name's sake (T. P. Alleluia). |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
| Dómine, Deus omnípotens, qui ad princípium huius diéi nos perveníre fecísti : † tua nos hódie salva virtúte ; * ut in hac die ad nullum declinémus peccátum, sed semper ad tuam iustítiam faciéndam nostra procédant elóquia, dirigántur cogitatiónes et ópera. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, † qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, * per ómnia sæcula sæculórum. R. Amen. |
O Lord, Almighty God, who has brought us to the beginning of this day, save us this day by your power, so that during this day we may not indulge in any sin, but that our words, our thoughts and our deeds may always be directed towards the fulfilment of your righteousness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you, God, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. R. Amen. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Prayers for the dead
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The reader then announces the names of the deceased, if any, who are remembered on that day, and adds:
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
| De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine : * Dómine, exáudi vocem meam : Fiant aures tuæ intendéntes, * in vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Si iniquitátes observáveris, Dómine : * Dómine, quis sustinébit? Quia apud te propitiátio est : * et propter legem tuam sustínui te, Dómine. Sustínuit ánima mea in verbo eius : * sperávit ánima mea in Dómino. A custódia matutína usque ad noctem : * speret Israel in Dómino. Quia apud Dóminum misericórdia : * et copiósa apud eum redémptio. Et ipse rédimet Israel, * ex ómnibus iniquitátibus eius. Réquiem ætérnam * dona eis, Dómine. Et lux perpétua * lúceat eis. |
From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice; Let your ears be attentive to the accents of my prayer! If you take heed to iniquity, O Lord, who shall be able to stand before you, O Lord? But with you is forgiveness, and for your law's sake I wait for you, O Lord; My soul waits, trusting in your word; my soul has put its hope in the Lord. From the morning watch until the night, let Israel hope in the Lord! For with the Lord is mercy, with him is abundant deliverance. He will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Give them eternal rest, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine on them. |
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V. A porta ínferi. R. Erue, Dómine, ánimas eórum. |
V. The gates of hell. R. Remove their souls, O Lord. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
Wednesday
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WEDNESDAY PRIME
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternal glory. |
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Anthem
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| Iam lucis orto sídere, Deum precémur súpplices Ut in diúrnis áctibus Nos servet a nocéntibus. Línguam refrænans témperet, Ne litis horror ínsonet : Visum fovéndo cóntegat, Ne vanitátes háuriat. Sint pura cordis íntima, Absístat et vecórdia : Carnis terat supérbiam Potus cibíque párcitas. Ut cum dies abscésserit, Noctémque sors redúxerit, Mundi per abstinéntiam Ipsi canámus glóriam. Deo Patri sit glória, Eiúsque soli Fílio, Cum Spíritu Paráclito, Et nunc, et in perpetuum. Amen. |
The sun has already risen, Let us humbly pray to our God So that in today's actions, He preserves us from all evil; May he deign to temper our tongues, Against noisy discord ; That, by his thoughtful hand, He keeps our eyes from vain things. May the depths of our hearts be pure, Let all disruption cease; Let the pride of the flesh die, The sobriety of the table, So that when night falls, After dark, Kept pure by our abstinence, We sang his glory. Glory to God the Father, Glory to his only Son, With the consoling Spirit, Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Exsúrge, Dómine, † non præváleat homo. | Ant. Arise, O Lord, let not man have the upper hand. |
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- in the season of Advent, antiphon proper.
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| Ant. Vivo ego, † dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia |
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Psalm 9 (2)
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| Ut quid, Dómine, recessísti longe, * déspicis in opportunitátibus, in tribulatióne? Dum supérbit ímpius, incénditur pauper : * comprehendúntur in consíliis quibus cógitant. Quóniam laudátur peccátor in desidériis ánimæ suæ : * et iníquus benedícitur. Exacerbávit Dóminum peccátor, * secúndum multitúdinem iræ suæ non quæret. Non est Deus in conspéctu eius : * inquinátæ sunt viæ illíus in omni témpore. Auferúntur iudícia tua a fácie eius : * ómnium inimicórum suórum dominábitur. Dixit enim in corde suo: * Non movébor a generatióne in generatiónem sine malo. Cuius maledictióne os plenum est, et amaritúdine, et dolo : * sub lingua eius labor et dolor. Sedet in insídiis cum divítibus in occúltis, * ut interfíciat innocéntem. Oculi eius in páuperem respíciunt : * insidiátur in abscóndito, quasi leo in spelúnca sua. Insidiátur ut rápiat páuperem :* rápere páuperem, dum áttrahit eum. In láqueo suo humiliábit eum :* inclinábit se, et cadet, cum dominátus fúerit páuperum. Dixit enim in corde suo: Oblítus est Deus, * avértit fáciem suam, ne vídeat in finem. Exsúrge, Dómine Deus, exaltétur manus tua : * ne obliviscáris páuperum : Propter quid irritávit ímpius Deum? * dixit enim in corde suo: Non requíret. Vides quóniam tu labórem et dolórem consíderas : * ut tradas eos in manus tuas. Tibi derelíctus est pauper : * órphano tu eris adiútor. Cóntere brácchium peccatóris et malígni : * quærétur peccátum illíus, et non inveniétur. Dóminus regnábit in ætérnum, et in sæculum sæculi : * períbitis, gentes, de terra illíus. Desidérium páuperum exaudívit Dóminus : * præparatiónem cordis eórum audívit auris tua. Iudicáre pupíllo et húmili, * ut non appónat ultra magnificáre se homo super terram. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Why, Lord, do you stay away? Why do you despise to help us in the time of tribulation? While the wicked boast, the unfortunate are consumed; they are caught up in the designs of the wicked. The sinner glories in his perverse desires, and the wicked man congratulates himself on his success. The sinner angers the Lord more and more; in his blind fury, he takes no account of anything; God is never present in his mind. His ways are always full of filth; He looks away from your judgments; he treats all his enemies as despots. He said in his heart: "I will never be shaken; I am forever safe from misfortune. His mouth is full of cursing, bitterness and deceit; under his tongue are sorrow and pain. Together with the powerful, he ambushes in covered places to murder the innocent; His eyes are watching the defenceless man. He lies in wait in a thicket, like a lion in its lair; He is on the lookout to surprise the poor, to catch them by luring them in. When the wretch is in his net, he insults him, throws himself on him, knocks him over and tramples him underfoot. For he said in his heart, "God forgets; he turns away his face never to see." Arise, then, Lord God; stretch out your hand; do not forget the afflicted! Why did the godless man defy you? Because he said in his heart, "God will not punish you. Yet you have seen; for you pay attention to the pain and suffering of your servants, so that you take up their cause. The unfortunate abandon themselves to you; you help the orphan. Break the arm of the sinful and wicked man; they will seek out his sin and find it no more. The Lord reigns for ever and ever: you nations shall be cut off from his land. The Lord has granted the desire of the afflicted; his ear has heard the desire of their hearts. He will give justice to the orphan and the oppressed, so that the man on earth will no longer be puffed up. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 10
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| In Dómino confído : † quómodo dícitis ánimæ meæ : * Tránsmigra in montem sicut passer? Quóniam ecce peccatóres intendérunt arcum, † paravérunt sagíttas suas in pháretra, * ut sagíttent in obscúro rectos corde. Quóniam quæ perfecísti, destruxérunt : * iustus autem quid fecit ? Dóminus in templo sancto suo,* Dóminus in cælo sedes eius : Oculi eius in páuperem respíciunt : * pálpebræ eius intérrogant fílios hóminum. Dóminus intérrogat iustum et ímpium : * qui autem díligit iniquitátem, odit ánimam suam. Pluet super peccatóres láqueos : * ignis, et sulphur, et spíritus procellárum, pars cálicis eórum. Quóniam iustus Dóminus, et iustítias diléxit : * æquitátem vidit vultus eius. Glória Patri... |
I have put my trust in God, so why do you say to me: "Flee to the mountains like a timid sparrow? For sinners have bent their bows and strung their arrows to shoot at the upright in the dark. They have overturned the established laws: what can the righteous do? The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord has his throne in heaven. His eyes look at the poor, his eyelids probe the children of men. The Lord searches the righteous and the ungodly; but he who loves iniquity is the enemy of his own soul. He will rain upon sinners laces; fire, brimstone and scorching wind will be their portion. For the Lord is righteous and loves justice; his gaze is pleased on the upright. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 11
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| Salvum me fac, Dómine, quóniam defécit sanctus : * quóniam diminútæ sunt veritátes a fíliis hóminum. Vana locúti sunt unusquísque ad próximum suum : * lábia dolósa, in corde et corde locúti sunt. Dispérdat Dóminus univérsa lábia dolósa, * et linguam magníloquam. Qui dixérunt : Linguam nostram magnificábimus, † lábia nostra a nobis sunt, * quis noster Dóminus est ? Propter misériam ínopum, et gémitum páuperum, * nunc exsúrgam, dicit Dóminus, Ponam in salutári : * fiduciáliter agam in eo. Elóquia Dómini, elóquia casta : * argéntum igne examinátum, probátum terræ, purgátum séptuplum. Tu, Dómine, servábis nos : et custódies nos * a generatióne hac in ætérnum. In circúitu ímpii ámbulant : * secúndum altitúdinem tuam multiplicásti fílios hóminum. Glória Patri... |
Save me, O Lord, for there is no longer a saint, for the truth is weakened among the children of men. They deceive one another with lies, they speak with treacherous lips and a double heart. May the Lord cut off all those treacherous lips, those tongues that speak with swearing, All these men who say, "We are powerful with our tongues; our lips depend only on us: who will be our master?" "Because of the misery of the oppressed and the groaning of the poor, I will now arise, says the Lord; I will bring them salvation and I will do this work in my full power. The words of the Lord are pure; it is silver tried in the fire, without dross, seven times in the crucible. You, Lord, will guard us and preserve us from this generation forever; For the ungodly spread their insolence everywhere, and in the depths of your plans you allow the number of these children of men to grow. Glory to the Father... |
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Exsúrge, Dómine, non præváleat homo. | Ant. Arise, O Lord, let not man have the upper hand. |
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- in the season of Advent, antiphon proper.
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| Ant. Vivo ego, dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Chapter
I Tim 1:17
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| Regi sæculórum immortáli et invisíbili, † soli Deo honor et glória * in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. R. Deo grátias. |
To the King of the ages, immortal and invisible, to God alone be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Exsúrge, Christe, ádiuva nos (T. P. Allelúia.) R. Et líbera nos propter nomen tuum. (T. P. Allelúia.) |
V. Arise, Christ, help us (T. P. Alleluia). R. And deliver us for your name's sake (T. P. Alleluia). |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
| Dómine, Deus omnípotens, qui ad princípium huius diéi nos perveníre fecísti : † tua nos hódie salva virtúte ; * ut in hac die ad nullum declinémus peccátum, sed semper ad tuam iustítiam faciéndam nostra procédant elóquia, dirigántur cogitatiónes et ópera. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, † qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, * per ómnia sæcula sæculórum. R. Amen. |
O Lord, Almighty God, who has brought us to the beginning of this day, save us this day by your power, so that during this day we may not indulge in any sin, but that our words, our thoughts and our deeds may always be directed towards the fulfilment of your righteousness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you, God, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. R. Amen. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Prayers for the dead
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The reader then announces the names of the deceased, if any, who are remembered on that day, and adds:
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| Commemorátio ómnium fratrum, familiárium Ordinis nostri, atque benefactórum nostrórum. | Let us remember all our brothers, the members of our Order and our benefactors. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
| De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine : * Dómine, exáudi vocem meam : Fiant aures tuæ intendéntes, * in vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Si iniquitátes observáveris, Dómine : * Dómine, quis sustinébit? Quia apud te propitiátio est : * et propter legem tuam sustínui te, Dómine. Sustínuit ánima mea in verbo eius : * sperávit ánima mea in Dómino. A custódia matutína usque ad noctem : * speret Israel in Dómino. Quia apud Dóminum misericórdia : * et copiósa apud eum redémptio. Et ipse rédimet Israel, * ex ómnibus iniquitátibus eius. Réquiem ætérnam * dona eis, Dómine. Et lux perpétua * lúceat eis. |
From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice; Let your ears be attentive to the accents of my prayer! If you take heed to iniquity, O Lord, who shall be able to stand before you, O Lord? But with you is forgiveness, and for your law's sake I wait for you, O Lord; My soul waits, trusting in your word; my soul has put its hope in the Lord. From the morning watch until the night, let Israel hope in the Lord! For with the Lord is mercy, with him is abundant deliverance. He will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Give them eternal rest, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine on them. |
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V. A porta ínferi. R. Erue, Dómine, ánimas eórum. |
V. The gates of hell. R. Remove their souls, O Lord. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
Thursday
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THURSDAY PRIME
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternal glory. |
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Anthem
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| Iam lucis orto sídere, Deum precémur súpplices Ut in diúrnis áctibus Nos servet a nocéntibus. Línguam refrænans témperet, Ne litis horror ínsonet : Visum fovéndo cóntegat, Ne vanitátes háuriat. Sint pura cordis íntima, Absístat et vecórdia : Carnis terat supérbiam Potus cibíque párcitas. Ut cum dies abscésserit, Noctémque sors redúxerit, Mundi per abstinéntiam Ipsi canámus glóriam. Deo Patri sit glória, Eiúsque soli Fílio, Cum Spíritu Paráclito, Et nunc, et in perpetuum. Amen. |
The sun has already risen, Let us humbly pray to our God So that in today's actions, He preserves us from all evil; May he deign to temper our tongues, Against noisy discord ; That, by his thoughtful hand, He keeps our eyes from vain things. May the depths of our hearts be pure, Let all disruption cease; Let the pride of the flesh die, The sobriety of the table, So that when night falls, After dark, Kept pure by our abstinence, We sang his glory. Glory to God the Father, Glory to his only Son, With the consoling Spirit, Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
- At the festive service : - during the year : |
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| Ant. Cantábo Dómino, † qui bona tríbuit mihi. | Ant. I will sing to the Lord who grants me so much good. |
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- in the season of Advent, antiphon proper.
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| Ant. Vivo ego, † dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
- at paschal time, antiphon : |
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia |
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Psalm 12
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| Usquequo, Dómine, obliviscéris me in finem? * Usquequo avértis fáciem tuam a me? Quámdiu ponam consília in ánima mea, * dolórem in corde meo per diem? Usquequo exaltábitur inimícus meus super me? * Respice, et exáudi me, Dómine, Deus meus. Illúmina óculos meos, ne unquam obdórmiam in morte : * nequándo dicat inimícus meus: Præválui advérsus eum. Qui tríbulant me, exsultábunt si motus fúero. * Ego autem in misericórdia tua sperávi ; Exsultábit cor meum in salutárí tuo. † Cantábo Dómino, qui bona tríbuit mihi: * et psallam nómini Dómini altíssimi. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
How long, O Lord, will you bind me forever? How long will you turn your face away from me? How long will my restless soul make plans, and grief fill my heart every day? How long will my enemy rise up against me? Look and hear me, O Lord my God! Give light to my eyes, that I may not sleep in death; that my enemy may not say, "I have overcome him! And may my adversaries not triumph when they see me stagger. As for me, I hope in your mercy; My heart will rejoice because of your salvation. I will sing praises to the Lord for the good he has done for me, and I will praise the name of the Lord Most High. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 13
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The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God!" Men have become corrupted and abominable in their conduct; there is no one who does good, not even one. The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of men to see if any have understanding and seek God. All have gone astray, all are vain; there is no one who does good, not even one. Have they so lost their senses, these workers of iniquity, who devour my people as one devours a morsel of bread? They never call upon the Lord; they will suddenly tremble with fear, just when there is nothing to be afraid of; For the Lord is with the race of the righteous. You impious ones have tried to shame the poor man of his purpose; it is in vain, for the Lord is his refuge. Ah! may the salvation of Israel come from Zion! When the Lord puts an end to the affliction of his people, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 14
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| Dómine, quis habitábit in ta- bernáculo tuo ? * aut quis requiéscet in monte sancto tuo ? Qui ingréditur sine mácula, * et operátur iustítiam : Qui lóquitur veritátem in corde suo, * qui non egit dolum in lingua sua : Nec fecit próximo suo malum,* et oppróbrium non accépit advérsus próximos suos. Ad níhilum dedúctus est in conspéctu eius malígnus : * timéntes autem Dóminum gloríficat : Qui iurat próximo suo, et non décipit, † qui pecúniam suam non dedit ad usúram, * et múnera super innocéntem non accépit. Qui facit hæc, * non movébitur in ætérnum. Glória Patri... |
Lord, who will dwell in your tabernacle and rest on your holy mountain? He who walks in innocence and practices justice ; He that speaketh the truth in his heart, and is not deceitful in his words; He who does no harm to his neighbour, and refuses to listen to the insult with which they wish to blacken him; He before whom the wicked are counted for nothing, but who honours those who fear the Lord; He who swears an oath to his brother and does not deceive him; he who does not give his money at usury, and does not accept a gift against the innocent. Nothing can ever shake a man who behaves like that. Glory to the Father... |
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Cantábo Dómino, qui bona tríbuit mihi. | Ant. I will sing to the Lord who grants me so much good. |
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| Ant. Vivo ego, dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to be converted and live. </td |
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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I Tim 1:17
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| Regi sæculórum immortáli et invisíbili, † soli Deo honor et glória * in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. R. Deo grátias. |
To the King of the ages, immortal and invisible, to God alone be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Exsúrge, Christe, ádiuva nos (T. P. Allelúia.) R. Et líbera nos propter nomen tuum. (T. P. Allelúia.) |
V. Arise, Christ, help us (T. P. Alleluia). R. And deliver us for your name's sake (T. P. Alleluia). |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
| Dómine, Deus omnípotens, qui ad princípium huius diéi nos perveníre fecísti : † tua nos hódie salva virtúte ; * ut in hac die ad nullum declinémus peccátum, sed semper ad tuam iustítiam faciéndam nostra procédant elóquia, dirigántur cogitatiónes et ópera. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, † qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, * per ómnia sæcula sæculórum. R. Amen. |
O Lord, Almighty God, who has brought us to the beginning of this day, save us this day by your power, so that during this day we may not indulge in any sin, but that our words, our thoughts and our deeds may always be directed towards the fulfilment of your righteousness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you, God, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. R. Amen. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Prayers for the dead
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The reader then announces the names of the deceased, if any, who are remembered on that day, and adds:
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| Commemorátio ómnium fratrum, familiárium Ordinis nostri, atque benefactórum nostrórum. | Let us remember all our brothers, the members of our Order and our benefactors. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
| De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine : * Dómine, exáudi vocem meam : Fiant aures tuæ intendéntes, * in vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Si iniquitátes observáveris, Dómine : * Dómine, quis sustinébit? Quia apud te propitiátio est : * et propter legem tuam sustínui te, Dómine. Sustínuit ánima mea in verbo eius : * sperávit ánima mea in Dómino. A custódia matutína usque ad noctem : * speret Israel in Dómino. Quia apud Dóminum misericórdia : * et copiósa apud eum redémptio. Et ipse rédimet Israel, * ex ómnibus iniquitátibus eius. Réquiem ætérnam * dona eis, Dómine. Et lux perpétua * lúceat eis. |
From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice; Let your ears be attentive to the accents of my prayer! If you take heed to iniquity, O Lord, who shall be able to stand before you, O Lord? But with you is forgiveness, and for your law's sake I wait for you, O Lord; My soul waits, trusting in your word; my soul has put its hope in the Lord. From the morning watch until the night, let Israel hope in the Lord! For with the Lord is mercy, with him is abundant deliverance. He will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Give them eternal rest, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine on them. |
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V. A porta ínferi. R. Erue, Dómine, ánimas eórum. |
V. The gates of hell. R. Remove their souls, O Lord. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
Friday
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FRIDAY PRIME
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternal glory. |
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Anthem
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| Iam lucis orto sídere, Deum precémur súpplices Ut in diúrnis áctibus Nos servet a nocéntibus. Línguam refrænans témperet, Ne litis horror ínsonet : Visum fovéndo cóntegat, Ne vanitátes háuriat. Sint pura cordis íntima, Absístat et vecórdia : Carnis terat supérbiam Potus cibíque párcitas. Ut cum dies abscésserit, Noctémque sors redúxerit, Mundi per abstinéntiam Ipsi canámus glóriam. Deo Patri sit glória, Eiúsque soli Fílio, Cum Spíritu Paráclito, Et nunc, et in perpetuum. Amen. |
The sun has already risen, Let us humbly pray to our God So that in today's actions, He preserves us from all evil; May he deign to temper our tongues, Against noisy discord ; That, by his thoughtful hand, He keeps our eyes from vain things. May the depths of our hearts be pure, Let all disruption cease; Let the pride of the flesh die, The sobriety of the table, So that when night falls, After dark, Kept pure by our abstinence, We sang his glory. Glory to God the Father, Glory to his only Son, With the consoling Spirit, Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Bonórum meórum † non índiges, in te sperávi, consérva me, Dómine. | Ant. You have no need of my possessions; in you I have hoped; keep me, O Lord. |
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- in the season of Advent, antiphon proper.
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| Ant. Vivo ego, † dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia |
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Psalm 15
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| Consérva me, Dómine, quó- niam sperávi in te. † Dixi Dómino: Deus meus es tu, * quóniam bonórum meórum non eges. Sanctis, qui sunt in terra eius,* mirificávit omnes voluntátes meas in eis. Multiplicátæ sunt infirmitátes eórum : * póstea acceleravérunt : Non congregábo conventícula eórum de sanguínibus, * nec memor ero nóminum eórum per lábia mea. Dóminus pars hereditátis meæ, et cálicis mei: * tu es, qui restítues hereditátem meam mihi. Funes cecidérunt mihi in præcláris : * étenim heréditas mea præclára est mihi. Benedícam Dóminum, qui tríbuit mihi intelléctum : * ínsuper et usque ad noctem increpuérunt me renes mei. Providébam Dóminum in conspéctu meo semper : * quóniam a dextris est mihi, ne commóvear. Propter hoc lætátum est cor meum, et exsultávit lingua mea : * ínsuper et caro mea requiéscet in spe. Quóniam non derelínques ánimam meam in inférno : * nec dabis sanctum tuum vidére corruptiónem. Notas mihi fecísti vias vitæ, † adimplébis me lætítia cum vultu tuo : * delectatiónes in déxtera tua usque in finem. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Lord, keep me, for I have set my hope on you. I said to the Lord, "You are my God, and you have no need of my possessions. It is towards his saints who dwell in his land that he has given me to show my generosity. Many are the sorrows of those who run to foreign gods. I will never take part in their bloodthirsty assemblies, and my lips will not even know the name of their idols. The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and of my cup; you, O my God, will restore my inheritance to me. The line has measured out for me a magnificent portion; yes, a splendid lot has fallen to me as a share. I bless the Lord who has given me understanding; even at night my loins warn me to give him thanks. I set the Lord always before my eyes; he stands at my right hand, so that I am not shaken. Therefore my heart rejoices, and my tongue sings for joy; my body also rests in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to the grave, nor will you allow your saint to see the corruption of the tomb. You will show me the path of life; your face will fill me with joy; there is endless delight at your right hand. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 16
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| Exáudi, Dómine, iustítiam meam : * inténde deprecatiónem meam ; Auribus pércipe oratiónem meam, * non in lábiis dolósis. De vultu tuo iudícium meum pródeat : * óculi tui vídeant æquitátes. Probásti cor meum, et visitásti nocte : † igne me examinásti, * et non est invénta in me iníquitas. Ut non loquátur os meum ópera hóminum : * propter verba labiórum tuorum ego custodívi vias duras. Pérfice gressus meos in sémitis tuis : * ut non moveántur vestígia mea. Ego clamávi, quóniam exaudísti me, Deus : * inclína aurem tuam mihi, et exáudi verba mea. Mirífica misericórdias tuas,* qui salvos facis sperántes in te. A resisténtibus déxteræ tuæ custódi me, * ut pupíllam óculi. Sub umbra alárum tuárum prótege me : * a fácie impiórum qui me afflixérunt : Inimíci mei ánimam meam circumdedérunt, † ádipem suum conclusérunt: * os eórum locútum est supérbiam. Proiciéntes me nunc circumdedérunt me : * óculos suos statuérunt declináre in terram. Suscepérunt me sicut leo parátus ad prædam : * et sicut cátulus leónis hábitans in ábditis. Exsúrge, Dómine, præveni eum, et supplánta eum: † éripe ánimam meam ab ímpio, * frámeam tuam ab inimícis manus tuæ. Dómine, a paucis de terra dívide eos in vita eórum : * de abscónditis tuis adimplétus est venter eórum. Saturáti sunt fíliis : * et dimisérunt relíquias suas párvulis suis. Ego autem in iustítia apparébo conspéctui tuo : * satiábor cum apparúerit glória tua. Glória Patri... |
Lord, hear my justice, listen to my plea, Give ear to my prayer, which does not come from deceitful lips. Let my judgment come from the light of your face; let your eyes behold equity! You tested my heart and visited it by night; you tested me with fire, and there was no iniquity found in me. My mouth will never praise the works of men; the words of your lips have helped me to walk without faltering in difficult paths. Establish my steps in your ways, so that my feet do not stumble. I call upon you, for you always answer me, O God; incline your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show forth your mercies, O you who save those who hope in you. Against those who resist your right hand, guard me as the apple of your eye; In the shadow of your right hand, protect me from the godless who persecute me, Mortal enemies besiege me. They close their hearts to pity, and their mouths speak haughty words. After pushing me away, they now attack me; they spy on me to knock me to the ground. They watch me like a lion ready for the slaughter, like a cub sitting in a thicket. Arise, O Lord, go out to meet him and strike him down! Deliver my soul from the impious; wrest your sword from the enemies of your right hand! Lord, separate them while they are still alive from the little flock of your faithful who are on earth. Their bellies are full of your treasures; They have had their fill of sons and are leaving their wealth to their grandsons. As for me, in my innocence I will be admitted before your face, I will be satisfied when your glory appears. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 17 (1)
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| Díligam te, Dómine, fortitúdo mea: † Dóminus firmaméntum meum, et refúgium meum, * et liberátor meus. Deus meus adiútor meus, * et sperábo in eum. Protéctor meus, et cornu salútis meæ, * et suscéptor meus. Laudans invocábo Dóminum :* et ab inimícis meis salvus ero. Circumdedérunt me dolóres moris : * et torréntes iniquitátis conturbavérunt me. Dolóres inférni circumdedérunt me : * præoccupavérunt me láquei mortis. In tribulatióne mea invocávi Dóminum, * et ad Deum meum clamávi. Et exaudívit de templo sancto suo vocem meam : * et clamor meus in conspéctu eius introívit in aures eius. Commóta est, et contrémuit terra: † fundaménta móntium conturbáta sunt, et commóta sunt, * quóniam irátus est eis. Ascéndit fumus in ira eius : † et ignis a fácie eius exársit : * carbónes succénsi sunt ab eo. Inclinávit cælos, et descéndit :* et calígo sub pédibus eius. Et ascéndit super Chérubim, et volávit : * volávit super pennas ventórum. Et pósuit ténebras latíbulum suum, † in circúitu eius tabernáculum eius : * tenebrósa aqua in núbibus áeris. Præ fulgóre in conspéctu eius nubes transiérunt, * grando et carbónes ignis. Et intónuit de cælo Dóminus, † et Altíssimus dedit vocem suam : * grando et carbónes ignis. Et misit sagíttas suas, et dissipávit eos : * fúlgura multiplicávit, et conturbávit eos. Et apparuérunt fontes aquárum, * et reveláta sunt fundaménta orbis terrárum : Ab increpatióne tua, Dómine, * ab inspiratióne spíritus iræ tuæ. Misit de summo, et accépit me : * et assúmpsit me de aquis multis. Erípuit me de inimícis meis fortíssimis, † et ab his qui odérunt me : * quóniam confortáti sunt super me. Prævenérunt me in die afflictiónis meæ : * et factus est Dóminus protéctor meus. Et edúxit me in latitúdinem : * salvum me fecit, quóniam vóluit me. Et retríbuet mihi Dóminus secúndum iustítiam meam, * et secúndum puritátem mánuum meárum retríbuet mihi : Quia custodívi vias Dómini, * nec ímpie gessi a Deo meo. Quóniam ómnia iudícia eius in conspéctu meo : * et iustítias eius non réppuli a me. Et ero immaculátus cum eo : * et observábo me ab iniquitáte mea. Et retríbuet mihi Dóminus secúndum iustítiam meam : * et secúndum puritátem mánuum meárum in conspéctu oculórum eius. Glória Patri... |
I love you, Lord, you are my strength. The Lord is my stronghold, my refuge and my deliverer; He is my God and my support, and I hope in him, He is my shield, the horn of my salvation and my defender. I praise and call upon the Lord, and I am delivered from my enemies. The pangs of death surrounded me, and the torrents of iniquity filled me with dread. The pains of hell were all around me, and the nets of death had fallen upon me. In my distress I called on the Lord and cried out to my God. From his holy temple he heard my voice, and my cry before him came to his ears. And the earth was shaken and tottered, and the foundations of the mountains were shaken and trembled, because God was angry. In his anger, a smoke rose up, a devouring fire came out of his face, blazing coals. He lowered the heavens and came down; a thick cloud was under his feet. Carried on the Cherubim, he took flight; he glided on the wings of the wind. The darkness enveloped him like a cloak, the dark vapours of the clouds of air forming a tent around him. At the brilliance of his presence, the clouds leapt up, carrying hail and coals of fire. The Lord thundered in the heavens, the Most High uttered his voice: hail and coals of fire rushed down. He sent his arrows and scattered my enemies; he multiplied the thunderbolts and filled them with terror. Then the springs of the waters appeared and the foundations of the earth were laid bare, At your threat, Lord, at the impetuous breath of your anger. God stretched out his hand from on high, and took me, and drew me out of many waters; He delivered me from my terrible enemies, from those who hated me and were stronger than me. They surprised me in the day of my affliction, but the Lord became my defender. He put me out to sea, he saved me, because he took pleasure in me. The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; he has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have done nothing unholy to lead me astray from my God. All his laws were before my eyes, and I did not push his precepts away from me. I have been blameless before him, and have guarded against my iniquity. So the Lord has recompensed me according to my righteousness, and according to the cleanness of my hands before his eyes. Glory to the Father... |
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Bonórum meórum non índiges, in te sperávi, consérva me, Dómine. | Ant. You have no need of my possessions; in you I have hoped; keep me, O Lord. |
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- in the season of Advent, antiphon proper.
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| Ant. Vivo ego, dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Chapter
I Tim 1:17
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| Regi sæculórum immortáli et invisíbili, † soli Deo honor et glória * in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. R. Deo grátias. |
To the King of the ages, immortal and invisible, to God alone be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Exsúrge, Christe, ádiuva nos (T. P. Allelúia.) R. Et líbera nos propter nomen tuum. (T. P. Allelúia.) |
V. Arise, Christ, help us (T. P. Alleluia). R. And deliver us for your name's sake (T. P. Alleluia). |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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then low, until :
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
| Dómine, Deus omnípotens, qui ad princípium huius diéi nos perveníre fecísti : † tua nos hódie salva virtúte ; * ut in hac die ad nullum declinémus peccátum, sed semper ad tuam iustítiam faciéndam nostra procédant elóquia, dirigántur cogitatiónes et ópera. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, † qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, * per ómnia sæcula sæculórum. R. Amen. |
O Lord, Almighty God, who has brought us to the beginning of this day, save us this day by your power, so that during this day we may not indulge in any sin, but that our words, our thoughts and our deeds may always be directed towards the fulfilment of your righteousness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you, God, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. R. Amen. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Prayers for the dead
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The reader then announces the names of the deceased, if any, who are remembered on that day, and adds:
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| Commemorátio ómnium fratrum, familiárium Ordinis nostri, atque benefactórum nostrórum. | Let us remember all our brothers, the members of our Order and our benefactors. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
| De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine : * Dómine, exáudi vocem meam : Fiant aures tuæ intendéntes, * in vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Si iniquitátes observáveris, Dómine : * Dómine, quis sustinébit? Quia apud te propitiátio est : * et propter legem tuam sustínui te, Dómine. Sustínuit ánima mea in verbo eius : * sperávit ánima mea in Dómino. A custódia matutína usque ad noctem : * speret Israel in Dómino. Quia apud Dóminum misericórdia : * et copiósa apud eum redémptio. Et ipse rédimet Israel, * ex ómnibus iniquitátibus eius. Réquiem ætérnam * dona eis, Dómine. Et lux perpétua * lúceat eis. |
From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice; Let your ears be attentive to the accents of my prayer! If you take heed to iniquity, O Lord, who shall be able to stand before you, O Lord? But with you is forgiveness, and for your law's sake I wait for you, O Lord; My soul waits, trusting in your word; my soul has put its hope in the Lord. From the morning watch until the night, let Israel hope in the Lord! For with the Lord is mercy, with him is abundant deliverance. He will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Give them eternal rest, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine on them. |
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V. A porta ínferi. R. Erue, Dómine, ánimas eórum. |
V. The gates of hell. R. Remove their souls, O Lord. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
Saturday
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SATURDAY PRIME
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternal glory. |
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Anthem
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| Iam lucis orto sídere, Deum precémur súpplices Ut in diúrnis áctibus Nos servet a nocéntibus. Línguam refrænans témperet, Ne litis horror ínsonet : Visum fovéndo cóntegat, Ne vanitátes háuriat. Sint pura cordis íntima, Absístat et vecórdia : Carnis terat supérbiam Potus cibíque párcitas. Ut cum dies abscésserit, Noctémque sors redúxerit, Mundi per abstinéntiam Ipsi canámus glóriam. Deo Patri sit glória, Eiúsque soli Fílio, Cum Spíritu Paráclito, Et nunc, et in perpetuum. Amen. |
The sun has already risen, Let us humbly pray to our God So that in today's actions, He preserves us from all evil; May he deign to temper our tongues, Against noisy discord ; That, by his thoughtful hand, He keeps our eyes from vain things. May the depths of our hearts be pure, Let all disruption cease; Let the pride of the flesh die, The sobriety of the table, So that when night falls, After dark, Kept pure by our abstinence, We sang his glory. Glory to God the Father, Glory to his only Son, With the consoling Spirit, Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Vivit Dóminus, † et benedíctus Deus salútis meæ. | Ant. As the Lord lives, blessed is the God who saved me. |
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- in the season of Advent, antiphon proper.
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| Ant. Vivo ego, † dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
- at paschal time, antiphon : |
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia |
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Psalm 17 B
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| Cum sancto sanctus eris, * et cum viro innocénte ínnocens eris : Et cum elécto eléctus eris: * et cum pervérso pervertéris. Quóniam tu pópulum húmilem salvum fácies : * et óculos superbórum humiliábis. Quóniam tu illúminas lucérnam meam, Dómine : * Deus meus, illúmina ténebras meas. Quóniam in te erípiar a tentatióne, * et in Deo meo transgrédiar murum. Deus meus, impollúta via eius : † elóquia Dómini igne examináta : * protector est ómnium sperántium in se. Quóniam quis Deus præter Dóminum ? * aut quis Deus præter Deum nostrum ? Deus, qui præcínxit me virtúte : * et pósuit immaculátam viam meam. Qui perfécit pedes meos tamquam cervórum, * et super excélsa státuens me. Qui docet manus meas ad prœlium : * et posuísti, ut arcum 'æreum, brácchia mea. Et dedísti mihi protectiónem salútis tuæ : * et déxtera tua suscépit me : Et disciplína tua corréxit me in finem : * et disciplína tua ipsa me docébit. Dilatásti gressus meos subtus me : * et non sunt infirmáta vestígia mea : Pérsequar inimícos meos, et comprehéndam illos : * et non convértar, donec defíciant. Confríngam illos, nec póterunt stare : * cadent subtus pedes meos. Et præcinxísti me virtúte ad bellum : * et supplantásti insurgéntes in me subtus me. Et inimícos meos dedísti mihi dorsum, * et odiéntes me disperdidísti. Clamavérunt, nec erat qui salvos fáceret, ad Dóminum : * nec exaudívit eos. Et commínuam eos, ut púlverem ante fáciem venti : * ut lutum plateárum delébo eos. Erípies me de contradictiónibus pópuli : * constítues me in caput géntium. Pópulus, quem non cognóvi, servívit mihi : * in audítu auris obedívit mihi. Fílii aliéni mentíti sunt mihi, † fílii aliéni inveteráti sunt, * et claudicavérunt a sémitis suis. Vivit Dóminus, et benedíctus Deus meus, * et exaltétur Deus salútis meæ. Deus, qui das vindíctas mihi, et subdis pópulos sub me, * liberátor meus de inimícis meis iracúndis. Et ab insurgéntibus in me exaltábis me : * a viro iníquo erípies me. Proptérea confitébor tibi in natiónibus, Dómine : * et nómini tuo psalmum dicam. Magníficans salútes Regis eius, † et fáciens misericórdiam Christo suo, David, * et sémini eius usque in sæculum. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
With him who is holy, you show yourself to be holy; with the man of integrity, you act with integrity; With the pure, you show yourself to be pure; with the perverse, you show yourself to be perverse. For you save the poor who are oppressed, and you lower the eyes of the proud. Yes, Lord, you make my torch shine; O my God, illuminate my darkness. Through you, I emerge victorious from all trials; through my God, I scale the ramparts. The way of my God is pure; the word of the Lord is like gold tried in the fire; he is the protector of all who hope in him. For who is God but the Lord alone? Who is God but our God? The God who clothed me with strength, and made a way for me without blemish; Who hath made my feet as nimble as the hart's; Who hath set me on high; Who taught my hands to fight, and made my arms like a brazen bow? You have covered me with the shield of your salvation, and your right hand has been my support; Your lessons have always guided me, and they will continue to do so. You have widened the road beneath my feet, and my feet do not wobble. I pursue my enemies and I reach them; I don't return without destroying them. I break them and they can't get up; they fall under my feet. You have clothed me with strength for the battle, and you have brought down under my feet those who rose up against me. You make my enemies turn their backs and scatter those who hate me. They cry out, but no one is there to save them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them! I crush them like dust in the wind; I trample them like street mud. You made me triumph over the dissensions of the people; you put me at the head of the nations. Peoples I didn't know before have become my subjects; at the first command, they hasten to obey me. The sons of strangers worship me; the sons of strangers have no strength and no courage; they come trembling out of their strongholds. Long live the Lord, and blessed be my God! Glory to the God of my salvation, To you, O God, who put vengeance in my hands and the peoples at my feet; to you who delivered me from the fury of my enemies. Yes, you raise me above my adversaries; you save me from the man of iniquity. Therefore I will praise you among the nations, O Lord, and sing praises to your name, To the glory of a God who grants marvellous deliverances to his King, and who shows mercy to his Anointed, to David and his descendants to the end of the ages. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 18
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| Cæli enárrant glóriam Dei, * et ópera mánuum eius annúntiat firmaméntum. Dies diéi erúctat verbum, * et nox nocti índicat sciéntiam. Non sunt loquélæ, neque sermónes, * quorum non audiántur voces eórum. In omnem terram exívit sonus eórum, * et in fines orbis terræ verba eórum. In sole pósuit tabernáculum suum : * et ipse tamquam sponsus procédens de thálamo suo : Exsultávit ut gigas ad curréndam viam, * a summo cælo egréssio eius : Et occúrsus eius usque ad summum eius : * nec est qui se abscóndat a calóre eius. Lex Dómini immaculáta, convértens ánimas : * testimónium Dómini fidéle, sapiéntiam præstans párvulis. Iustítiæ Dómini rectæ, lætificántes corda : * præcéptum Dómini lúcidum, illúminans óculos. Timor Dómini sanctus, pérmanens in sæculum sæculi : * iudícia Dómini vera, iustificáta in semetípsa. Desiderabília super aurum et lápidem pretiósum multum : * et dulcióra super mel et favum. Etenim servus tuus custódit ea, * in custodiéndis illis retribútio multa. Delícta quis intéllegit? † ab occúltis meis munda me: * et ab aliénis parce servo tuo. Si mei non fúerint domináti, tunc immaculátus ero : * et emundábor a delícto máximo. Et erunt ut compláceant elóquia oris mei : * et meditátio cordis mei in conspéctu tuo semper. Dómine, adiútor meus, * et redémptor meus. Glória Patri... |
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands. Day repeats this praise to day, and night teaches it to night. It is not a language, it is not words whose voice is not heard. Their sound spreads throughout the earth; their accents reach to the ends of the earth. God has set up his tent in the sun. This star, like the bridegroom emerging from the bridal chamber, Dashes merrily, like a giant, through his career. He starts from one end of the sky, And its course ends at the other end: nothing escapes its heat. The law of the Lord is without blemish: it restores souls; the commandment of the Lord is faithful: it gives wisdom to the simple; The ordinances of the Lord are upright: they make the heart glad: the commandment of the Lord is bright: it gives light to the eyes; The fear of the Lord is holy: it endures forever; the decrees of the Lord are true: they are self-justifying. His law is more desirable than gold and precious stones, sweeter than honey flowing from the honeycomb. So your servant keeps it faithfully; for those who observe it there is a magnificent reward in store. But who knows his errors? Forgive me for those I do not know! Preserve also your servant from the corruption of those who are strangers to you. If they do not rule over me, I will be spotless and free from great sins. Then you will welcome the words of my mouth, and the feelings of my heart will be constantly under your gaze, Lord, you are my support and my liberator. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 19
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| Exáudiat te Dóminus in die tri- bulatiónis : * prótegat te nomen Dei Iacob. Mittat tibi auxílium de sancto :* et de Sion tueátur te. Memor sit omnis sacrifícii tui :* et holocáustum tuum pingue fiat. Tríbuat tibi secúndum cor tuum : * et omne consílium tuum confírmet. Lætábimur in salutári tuo : * et in nómine Dei nostri magnificábimur. Impleat Dóminus omnes petitiónes tuas. * Nunc cognóvi, quóniam salvum fecit Dóminus Christum suum. Exáudiet illum de cælo sancto suo : * in potentátibus salus déxteræ eius. Hi in cúrribus, et hi in equis : * nos autem in nómine Dómini, Dei nostri, invocábimus. Ipsi obligáti sunt, et cecidérunt : * nos autem surréximus et erécti sumus. Dómine, salvum fac regem : * et exáudi nos in die, qua invocavérimus te. Glória Patri... |
May the Lord hear you in the day of peril; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you! Let him send help from his sanctuary; let him defend you from the height of Zion! May he remember all your sacrifices and be pleased with your burnt offerings. May he give you what your heart desires, and may he fulfil all your plans! We will rejoice in your victory and glorify the name of our God. May the Lord grant your every wish! I already know that the Lord has saved his Christ; He will hear him from heaven, his holy dwelling place; his right hand will signal his power to save him. Some put their trust in their chariots, others in their horses; but we call on the name of the Lord. They are caught in a net and fall; we stand firm and remain standing. Lord, save the king, and hear us when we call on you! Glory to the Father... |
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- Feast days: proper antiphon.
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| Ant. Vivit Dóminus, et benedíctus Deus salútis meæ. | Ant. As the Lord lives, blessed is the God who saved me. |
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| Ant. Vivo ego, dicit Dóminus ; nolo mortem peccatóris, sed ut magis convertátur, et vivat. | Ant. As I live, says the Lord, I do not want the sinner to die, but rather to turn and live. |
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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I Tim 1:17
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| Regi sæculórum immortáli et invisíbili, † soli Deo honor et glória * in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. R. Deo grátias. |
To the King of the ages, immortal and invisible, to God alone be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Exsúrge, Christe, ádiuva nos (T. P. Allelúia.) R. Et líbera nos propter nomen tuum. (T. P. Allelúia.) |
V. Arise, Christ, help us (T. P. Alleluia). R. And deliver us for your name's sake (T. P. Alleluia). |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
| Dómine, Deus omnípotens, qui ad princípium huius diéi nos perveníre fecísti : † tua nos hódie salva virtúte ; * ut in hac die ad nullum declinémus peccátum, sed semper ad tuam iustítiam faciéndam nostra procédant elóquia, dirigántur cogitatiónes et ópera. Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, † qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, * per ómnia sæcula sæculórum. R. Amen. |
O Lord, Almighty God, who has brought us to the beginning of this day, save us this day by your power, so that during this day we may not indulge in any sin, but that our words, our thoughts and our deeds may always be directed towards the fulfilment of your righteousness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you, God, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. R. Amen. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Prayers for the dead
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The reader then announces the names of the deceased, if any, who are remembered on that day, and adds:
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
| De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine : * Dómine, exáudi vocem meam : Fiant aures tuæ intendéntes, * in vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Si iniquitátes observáveris, Dómine : * Dómine, quis sustinébit? Quia apud te propitiátio est : * et propter legem tuam sustínui te, Dómine. Sustínuit ánima mea in verbo eius : * sperávit ánima mea in Dómino. A custódia matutína usque ad noctem : * speret Israel in Dómino. Quia apud Dóminum misericórdia : * et copiósa apud eum redémptio. Et ipse rédimet Israel, * ex ómnibus iniquitátibus eius. Réquiem ætérnam * dona eis, Dómine. Et lux perpétua * lúceat eis. |
From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice; Let your ears be attentive to the accents of my prayer! If you take heed to iniquity, O Lord, who shall be able to stand before you, O Lord? But with you is forgiveness, and for your law's sake I wait for you, O Lord; My soul waits, trusting in your word; my soul has put its hope in the Lord. From the morning watch until the night, let Israel hope in the Lord! For with the Lord is mercy, with him is abundant deliverance. He will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Give them eternal rest, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine on them. |
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V. A porta ínferi. R. Erue, Dómine, ánimas eórum. |
V. The gates of hell. R. Remove their souls, O Lord. |
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V. Requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. |
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum mefestína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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Anthem
S. Ambroise
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| Rector potens, verax Deus, Qui témperas rerum vices, Splendóre mane ínstruis, Et ígnibus merídiem : Exstíngue flammas lítium, Aufer calórem nóxium, Confer salútem córporum, Verámque pacem córdium. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
Powerful leader, God of truth, Who set things in motion, You adorn the dawn with splendour, And the midday sun in all its glory. Extinguish the flames of discord, Dispel all evil ardour, Give our bodies health, True peace to our hearts. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
- Clean antiphon on feast days. - Sunday service: - during the year : |
| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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- at Advent, Septuagesima, Lent & Passiontide, antiphon proper.
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Psalm 118
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| Pórtio mea, Dómine, * dixi custodíre legem tuam. Deprecátus sum fáciem tuam in toto corde meo : * miserére mei secúndum elóquium tuum. Cogitávi vias meas : * et convérti pedes meos in testimónia tua. Parátus sum, et non sum turbátus : * ut custódiam mandáta tua. Funes peccatórum circumpléxi sunt me : * et legem tuam non sum oblítus. Média nocte surgébam ad confiténdum tibi, * super iudícia iustificatiónis tuæ. Párticeps ego sum ómnium timéntium te : * et custodiéntium mandáta tua. Misericórdia tua, Dómine, plena est terra : * iustificatiónes tuas doce me. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Lord, I declare that my portion is to keep your precepts. I implore you with all my heart; have mercy on me, according to your word. I reflect on my ways, and direct my steps towards your teachings. I am in a hurry and do not delay in observing your commandments. The snares of the wicked are all around me, and I have not forgotten your law. In the middle of the night I rise to praise you for the judgments of your justice. I am the companion of all those who fear you and those who keep your ordinances. The earth is full of your mercy, O Lord; teach me your laws. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 118
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| Bonitátem fecísti cum servo tuo, Dómine, * secúndum verbum tuum. Bonitátem et disciplínam et sciéntiam doce me : * quia mandátis tuis crédidi. Priúsquam humiliárer, ego delíqui : * proptérea elóquium tuum custodívi. Prime es tu : * et in bonitáte tua doce me iustificatiónes tuas. Multiplicáta est super me iníquitas superbórum : * ego autem in toto corde meo scrutábor mandáta tua. Coagulátum est sicut lac cor eórum : * ego vero legem tuam meditátus sum. Bonum mihi, quia humiliásti me : * ut discam iustificatiónes tuas. Bonum mihi lex oris tui, * super míllia auri et argénti. Glória Patri... |
You have been good to your servant, Lord, according to your word. Teach me goodness, the rule of life and wisdom, for I have faith in your commandments. Before I was humbled, I sinned; now I keep your word. You are good; in your goodness, teach me your precepts. The proud have redoubled their wickedness against me, but I try with all my heart to understand your ordinances. Their hearts are as thick as milk; as for me, I delight in meditating on your law. It is good for me that you humbled me, so that I might learn your precepts. Better is the law from your mouth to me than heaps of gold and silver. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 118
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| Manus tuæ fecérunt me, et plasmavérunt me : * da mihi intelléctum, et discam mandáta tua. Qui timent te, vidébunt me, et lætabúntur : * quia in verba tua supersperávi. Cognóvi, Dómine, quia æquitas iudícia tua : * et in veritáte tua humiliásti me. Fiat misericórdia tua, ut consolétur me, * secúndum elóquium tuum servo tuo. Véniant mihi miseratiónes tuæ, et vivam : * quia lex tua meditátio mea est. Confundántur supérbi, quia iniúste iniquitátem fecérunt in me: * ego autem exercébor in mandátis tuis. Convertántur mihi timéntes te : * et qui novérunt testimónia tua. Fiat cor meum immaculátum in iustificatiónibus tuis, * ut non confúndar. Glória Patri... |
Your hands made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments. Those who fear you will rejoice when they see me, for I trust in your word. I know that your judgments are just, Lord; in your faithfulness you have humbled me. May your mercy come to comfort me now, according to the word given to your servant! Let your compassion move me and let me live, for I delight in meditating on the law. May they be put to shame by the proud who mistreat me unjustly! As for me, I want to think only of your decrees. Let those who fear you and know your teachings turn to me! May my heart be pure from all sin in regard to your laws, so that I will not be put to shame! Glory to the Father... |
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- On feast days, clean antiphon and capitula.
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- In Advent, Septuagesima, Lent and Passiontide, the proper antiphon is repeated.
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| Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Capitulation during the year
Gal 6:2
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V. Dóminus regit me, et nihil mihi déerit. R. In loco páscuæ ibi me collocávit. |
V. The Lord is my shepherd, and I shall not want. R. He set me down in fat pastures. |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
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The prayer of the day is said, followed by :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. |
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V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum mefestína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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S. Ambroise
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| Rector potens, verax Deus, Qui témperas rerum vices, Splendóre mane ínstruis, Et ígnibus merídiem : Exstíngue flammas lítium, Aufer calórem nóxium, Confer salútem córporum, Verámque pacem córdium. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
Powerful leader, God of truth, Who set things in motion, You adorn the dawn with splendour, And the midday sun in all its glory. Extinguish the flames of discord, Dispel all evil ardour, Give our bodies health, True peace to our hearts. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
- Clean antiphon on feast days. - Sunday service: - during the year : |
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- Clean antiphon on feast days.
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| Ant. Aspice in me, † et miserére mei, Dómine. | Ant. Lord, look upon me and have mercy on me. |
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| Ant. Commendémus nosmetípsos † in multa patiéntia, in ieiúniis multis, per arma iustítiæ. | Ant. Let us make ourselves commendable by great patience, by many fasts, by the weapons of justice. |
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Psalm 118
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| Mirabília testimónia tua : * ídeo scrutáta est ea ánima mea. Declarátio sermónum tuórum illúminat : * et intelléctum dat párvulis. Os meum apérui, et attráxi spíritum : * quia mandáta tua desiderábam. Aspice in me, et miserére mei, * secúndum iudícium diligéntium nomen tuum. Gressus meos dírige secúndum elóquium tuum : * et non dominétur mei omnis iniustítia. Rédime me a calúmniis hóminum : * ut custódiam mandáta tua. Fáciem tuam illúmina super servum tuum : * et doce me iustificatiónes tuas. Exitus aquárum deduxérunt óculi mei : * quia non custodiérunt legem tuam. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Your teachings are admirable, so my soul strives to understand them. The explanation of your word enlightens; it gives understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and long for your commandments. Look on me and have pity on me; it is justice for those who love your name. Direct my steps according to your word, and do not let iniquity have dominion over me. Deliver me from the oppression of men, that I may keep your precepts. Let your face shine on your servant, and teach me your precepts. My eyes shed streams of tears because your law is not obeyed. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 118
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| Iustus es, Dómine : * et rectum iudícium tuum. Mandásti iustítiam testimónia tua : * et veritátem tuam nimis. Tabéscere me fecit zelus meus : * quia oblíti sunt verba tua inimíci mei. Ignítum elóquium tuum veheménter : * et servus tuus diléxit illud. Adulescéntulus sum ego et contémptus : * iustificatiónes tuas non sum oblítus. Iustítia tua, iustítia in ætérnum : * et lex tua véritas. Tribulátio et angústia invenérunt me: * mandáta tua meditátio mea est. Æquitas testimónia tua in ætér- num : * intelléctum da mihi, et vivam. Glória Patri... |
You are just, O Lord, and your judgments are just. You gave your teachings according to justice and absolute truth. My zeal dries me up with pain, seeing my enemies forget your word. Your word is like gold tested by fire, and your servant loves it. I'm small and despised, but I won't forget your orders. Your justice is eternal justice; your law is immutable truth. Suffering and anguish have overtaken me, but I delight in meditating on your commandments. Your precepts are eternally just; give me understanding of them so that I may live. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 118
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| Clamávi in toto corde meo, exáudi me, Dómine : * iustificatiónes tuas requíram. Clamávi ad te, salvum me fac : * ut custódiam mandáta tua. Prævéni in maturitáte, et clamávi : * quia in verba tua supersperávi. Prævenérunt óculi mei ad te dilúculo : * ut meditárer elóquia tua. Vocem meam audi secúndum misericórdiam tuam, Dómine : * et secúndum iudícium tuum vivífica me. Appropinquavérunt persequéntes me iniquitáti : * a lege autem tua longe facti sunt. Prope es tu, Dómine : * et omnes viæ tuæ veritas. Inítio cognóvi de testimóniis tuis : * quia in ætérnum fundásti ea. Glória Patri... |
I cry to you from the depths of my heart; hear me, O Lord; I will strive to keep your laws. I cry out to you: save me, so that I may observe your teachings. I will go before the dawn and cry out to you, for I hope in your word. My eyes anticipate the day to turn to you and ponder your words. Hear my voice according to your mercy, O Lord; give me back my life according to your justice. My persecutors are close to completing their crime; they have turned away from your law. But you, Lord, are not far off, and all your ways are faithful. I've known for a long time that your teachings are here to stay. Glory to the Father... |
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- On feast days, clean antiphon and capitula.
- At the festive service : - during the year : |
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| Ant. Aspice in me, et miserére mei, Dómine. | Ant. Lord, look upon me and have mercy on me. |
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Chapter
Ga 6.2
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| Alter altérius ónera portáte, * et sic adimplébitis legem Christi. | Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Dóminus regit me, et nihil mihi déerit. R. In loco páscuæ ibi me collocávit. |
V. The Lord is my shepherd, and I shall not want. R. He set me down in fat pastures. |
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- during Advent, proper antiphon, then :
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Chapter
Jer 23:6
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| In diébus illis salvábitur Iuda, et Israel habitábit confidénter : † et hoc est nomen, quod vocábunt eum, * Dóminus iustus noster. | In those days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell in safety; and this is the name by which he will be called: the Lord our righteousness. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Osténde nobis, Dómine, misericórdiam tuam. R. Et salutáre tuum da nobis. |
V. Lord, show us your mercy. R. And give us your salvation. |
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- in Lent, from the Monday after the 1er Sunday:
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| Ant. Commendémus nosmetípsos, in multa patiéntia, in ieiúniis multis, per arma iustítiæ. | Ant. Let us make ourselves commendable by great patience, by many fasts, by the weapons of justice. |
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Chapter
Is 55, 7
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| Derelínquat ímpius viam suam, et vir iníquus cogitatiónes suas, † et revertátur ad Dóminum, et miserébitur eius, et ad Deum nostrum, * quóniam multus est ad ignoscéndum. | Let the ungodly forsake his way, and the criminal his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, to our God, for he forgives abundantly! |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Scápulis suis obumbrábit tibi. R. Et sub pennis eius sperábis. |
V. He will cover you with his wings. R. And under its plumage you'll find refuge. |
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- at the time of the Passion :
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| Ant. Pópule meus, quid feci tibi? aut quid moléstus fui? Respónde mihi. | Ant. My people, what have I done to you, or how have I upset you? Answer me. |
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(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.)
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Chapter
Jer 17, 18
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| Confundántur qui me persequúntur, et non confúndar ego : † páveant illi, et non páveam ego : * induc super eos diem afflictiónis, et dúplici contritióne cóntere eos, Dómine, Deus noster. | Let my persecutors be put to shame, and let me not be put to shame; let them tremble, and let me not tremble; bring upon them the day of evil, and break them in two. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. De ore leónis líbera me, Dómine. R. Et a córnibus unicórnium humilitátem meam. |
V. Save me, Lord, from the lion's mouth. R. Save my weakness from the fury of the unicorns. |
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- in Eastertide, before the Ascension:
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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Chapter
I Cor 15, 20-22
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| Christus resurréxit a mórtuis primítiæ dormiéntium : † quóniam quidem per hóminem mors, et per hóminem resurréctio mortuórum. * Et sicut in Adam omnes moriúntur, ita et in Christo omnes vivificabúntur. | Christ has risen from the dead, he is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep; for since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. And as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Surréxit Dóminus vere, allelúia. R. Et appáruit Simóni, allelúia. |
V. The Lord is truly risen, alleluia. R. And he appeared to Peter, alleluia. |
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- Eastertide, from Ascension to Pentecost:
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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Chapter
Eph 1:20-21
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| Deus Christum constítuit ad déxteram suam in cæléstibus, † supra omnem principátum, et potestátem, et virtútem, et dominatiónem, * et omne nomen quod nominátur non solum in hoc sæculo, sed étiam in futúro. | God has made Christ to sit at his right hand in heaven, far above every principality, power, virtue, lordship and every other name that can be named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Ascéndens Christus in altum, allelúia. R. Captívam duxit captivitátem, allelúia. |
V. Christ, rising into the air, alleluia. R. Took our captive nature captive, hallelujah. |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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then low, until :
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
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The prayer of the day is said, followed by :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. |
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If the next Office is not recited immediately, we say:
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V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
Tuesday to Saturday
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SEXT FROM TUESDAY TO SATURDAY
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum mefestína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternity glory. |
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Anthem
S. Ambroise
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| Rector potens, verax Deus, Qui témperas rerum vices, Splendóre mane ínstruis, Et ígnibus merídiem : Exstíngue flammas lítium, Aufer calórem nóxium, Confer salútem córporum, Verámque pacem córdium. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
Powerful leader, God of truth, Who set things in motion, You adorn the dawn with splendour, And the midday sun in all its glory. Extinguish the flames of discord, Dispel all evil ardour, Give our bodies health, True peace to our hearts. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
- Clean antiphon on feast days. - Sunday service: - during the year : |
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- Clean antiphon on feast days.
- At the festive service : - during the year : |
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| Ant. Qui hábitas † in cælis, miserére nobis. | Ant. You who dwell in heaven, have mercy on us. |
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- during Advent, proper antiphon.
- in Lent, from the Monday after the 1er Sunday: |
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| Ant. Commendémus nosmetípsos † in multa patiéntia, in ieiúniis multis, per arma iustítiæ. | Ant. Let us make ourselves commendable by great patience, by many fasts, by the weapons of justice. |
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- Passiontide: (Holy Tuesday and Wednesday, proper antiphon.)
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| Ant. Pópule meus, † quid feci tibi? aut quid moléstus fui? Respónde mihi. | Ant. My people, what have I done to you, or how have I upset you? Answer me. |
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- at paschal time, antiphon :
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Psalm 122
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| Ad te levávi óculos meos, * qui hábitas in cælis. Ecce sicut óculi servórum, * in mánibus dominórum suórum. Sicut óculi ancíllæ in mánibus dóminæ suæ : * ita óculi nostri ad Dóminum Deum nostrum, donec misereátur nostri. Miserére nostri, Dómine, miserére nostri : * quia multum repléti sumus despectióne : Quia multum repléta est ánima nostra : * oppróbrium abundántibus, et despéctio supérbis. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
I lift up my eyes to you who dwell in heaven. Just as the servant's eye is fixed on his master's hand, As the eye of the handmaid is on the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are on the Lord our God, until he has mercy on us. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have been too full of shame; We have had too much of the mockery of the insolent rich and the contempt of the proud. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 123
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| Nisi quia Dóminus erat in nobis, dicat nunc Israel : * nisi quia Dóminus erat in nobis, Cum exsúrgerent hómines in nos, * forte vivos deglutíssent nos : Cum irascerétur furor eórum in nos, * fórsitan aqua absorbuísset nos. Torréntem pertransívit ánima nostra : * fórsitan pertransísset ánima nostra aquam intolerábilem. Benedíctus Dóminus, * qui non dedit nos in captiónem déntibus eórum. Anima nostra sicut passer erépta est * de láqueo venántium. Láqueus contrítus est, * et nos liberáti sumus. Adiutórium nostrum in nómine Dómini, * qui fecit cælum et terram. Glória Patri... |
If the Lord had not been for us - let Israel proclaim it! - if the Lord had not been for us, When men rose up against us, they would have eaten us alive, Their anger against us was so fierce; the waters would have swallowed us up, The torrent would have flowed over our soul, over our soul would have flowed impetuous waves. Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us over to their teeth! Our soul, like the sparrow, has escaped the fowler's net: The net broke and we were saved. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 124
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| Qui confídunt in Dómino, sicut mons Sion : * non commovébitur in ætérnum, qui hábitat in Ierúsalem. Montes in circúitu eius : † et Dóminus in circúitu pópuli sui, * ex hoc nunc et usque in sæculum. Quia non relínquet Dóminus virgam peccatórum super sortem iustórum : * ut non exténdant iusti ad iniquitátem manus suas. Bénefac, Dómine, bonis, * et rectis corde. Declinántes autem in obligatiónes, addúcet Dóminus cum operántibus inquitátem : * pax super Israel. Glória Patri... |
Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion: he who dwells in Jerusalem will never be shaken. Jerusalem is surrounded by a wall of mountains: so the Lord protects his people now and for ever. The Lord will not allow the sceptre of sinners to hang over the inheritance of the righteous for ever, lest the righteous also lay their hands on iniquity. Lord, shower your kindness on the good and the upright. But those who turn aside into crooked ways, may the Lord let them go with those who do evil! Peace be upon Israel! Glory to the Father... |
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- On feast days, clean antiphon and capitula.
- At the festive service : - during the year : |
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| Ant. Qui hábitas in cælis, miserére nobis. | Ant. You who dwell in heaven, have mercy on us. |
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Chapter
Ga 6.2
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| Alter altérius ónera portáte, * et sic adimplébitis legem Christi. | Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Dóminus regit me, et nihil mihi déerit. R. In loco páscuæ ibi me collocávit. |
V. The Lord is my shepherd, and I shall not want. R. He set me down in fat pastures. |
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- during Advent, proper antiphon, then :
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Chapter
Jer 23:6
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| In diébus illis salvábitur Iuda, et Israel habitábit confidénter : † et hoc est nomen, quod vocábunt eum, * Dóminus iustus noster. | In those days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell in safety; and this is the name by which he will be called: the Lord our righteousness. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Osténde nobis, Dómine, misericórdiam tuam. R. Et salutáre tuum da nobis. |
V. Lord, show us your mercy. R. And give us your salvation. |
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- in Lent, from the Monday after the 1er Sunday:
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| Ant. Commendémus nosmetípsos, in multa patiéntia, in ieiúniis multis, per arma iustítiæ. | Ant. Let us make ourselves commendable by great patience, by many fasts, by the weapons of justice. |
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Chapter
Is 55, 7
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| Derelínquat ímpius viam suam, et vir iníquus cogitatiónes suas, † et revertátur ad Dóminum, et miserébitur eius, et ad Deum nostrum, * quóniam multus est ad ignoscéndum. | Let the ungodly forsake his way, and the criminal his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, to our God, for he forgives abundantly! |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Scápulis suis obumbrábit tibi. R. Et sub pennis eius sperábis. |
V. He will cover you with his wings. R. And under its plumage you'll find refuge. |
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- at the time of the Passion :
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| Ant. Pópule meus, quid feci tibi? aut quid moléstus fui? Respónde mihi. | Ant. My people, what have I done to you, or how have I upset you? Answer me. |
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(On Holy Tuesday and Wednesday, proper antiphon).
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Chapter
Jer 17, 18
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| Confundántur qui me persequúntur, et non confúndar ego : † páveant illi, et non páveam ego : * induc super eos diem afflictiónis, et dúplici contritióne cóntere eos, Dómine, Deus noster. | Let my persecutors be put to shame, and let me not be put to shame; let them tremble, and let me not tremble; bring upon them the day of evil, and break them in two. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. De ore leónis líbera me, Dómine. R. Et a córnibus unicórnium humilitátem meam. |
V. Save me, Lord, from the lion's mouth. R. Save my weakness from the fury of the unicorns. |
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- in Eastertide, before the Ascension:
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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Chapter
I Cor 15, 20-22
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| Christus resurréxit a mórtuis primítiæ dormiéntium : † quóniam quidem per hóminem mors, et per hóminem resurréctio mortuórum. * Et sicut in Adam omnes moriúntur, ita et in Christo omnes vivificabúntur. | Christ has risen from the dead, he is the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep; for since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. And as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Surréxit Dóminus vere, allelúia. R. Et appáruit Simóni, allelúia. |
V. The Lord is truly risen, alleluia. R. And he appeared to Peter, alleluia. |
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- Eastertide, from Ascension to Pentecost:
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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Chapter
Eph 1:20-21
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| Deus Christum constítuit ad déxteram suam in cæléstibus, † supra omnem principátum, et potestátem, et virtútem, et dominatiónem, * et omne nomen quod nominátur non solum in hoc sæculo, sed étiam in futúro. | God has made Christ to sit at his right hand in heaven, far above every principality, power, virtue, lordship and every other name that can be named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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V. Ascéndens Christus in altum, allelúia. R. Captívam duxit captivitátem, allelúia. |
V. Christ, rising into the air, alleluia. R. Took our captive nature captive, hallelujah. |
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
V. Lord, have mercy! R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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then low, until :
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V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem. R. Sed líbera nos a malo. V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
V. And don't let us succumb to temptation. R. But deliver us from evil. V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
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The prayer of the day is said, followed by :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. |
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If the next Office is not recited immediately, we say:
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V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
None
Sunday
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NONE DU DIMANCHE
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| V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. | V. God, help me. |
| R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
R.
Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia.
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternal glory. |
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Anthem
S. Ambrose (4th c.)
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Rerum, Deus, tenax vigor,
Immótus in te pérmanens, Lucis diúrnæ témpora Succéssibus detérminans : Largíre clarum véspere, Quo vita nusquam décidat ; Perénnis instet glória. Sed præmium mortis sacræ. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
God, the strength and support of the world,
Always motionless within yourself, Who, by the march of the sun, Adjust the succession of beats, Spread your light in the evening, Keeping us alive, And, as a reward for a holy death, Give eternal glory. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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- Clean antiphon on feast days.
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Sunday service:
- during the year :
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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- at Advent, Septuagesima, Lent & Passiontide, antiphon proper.
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- at paschal time, antiphon :
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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(1) Psalm 118
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Defécit in salutáre tuum ánima mea : * et in verbum tuum supersperávi.
Defecérunt óculi mei in elóquium tuum, * dicéntes : Quando consoláberis me? Quia factus sum sicut uter in pruína : * iustificatiónes tuas non sum oblítus. Quot sunt dies servi tui? * quando fácies de persequéntibus me iudícium ? Narravérunt mihi iníqui fabulatiónes : * sed non ut lex tua. Omnia mandáta tua véritas: * iníque persecúti sunt me, ádiuva me. Paulo minus consummavérunt me in terra : * ego autem non derelíqui mandáta tua. Secúndum misericórdiam tuam vivífica me: * et custódiam testimónia oris tui. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæ cula sæculórum. Amen. |
My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word.
My eyes yearn for your promise; they seem to say, "When will you comfort me? For I have become like a wineskin exposed to smoke, and yet I do not forget your laws. How many are the days of your servant? When will you do justice to those who persecute me? The wicked have spoken fine words to me; but how much your law outweighs these fables! All your commandments are true; my enemies persecute me continually: help me! They came close to destroying me in the land, but I will not forsake your decrees. Give me life according to your mercy, and I will observe the teachings that have come from your mouth. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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(2) Psalm 118
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In ætérnum, Dómine, * verbum tuum pérmanet in cælo.
In generatiónem et generatiónem véritas tua : * fundásti terram, et pérmanet. Ordinatióne tua persevérat dies : * quóniam ómnia sérviunt tibi. Nisi quod lex tua meditátio mea est : * tunc forte periíssem in humilitáte mea. In ætérnum non oblivíscar iustificatiónes tuas : * quia in ipsis vivificásti me. Tuus sum ego, salvum me fac :* quóniam iustificatiónes tuas exquisívi. Me exspectavérunt peccatóres, ut pérderent me : * testimónia tua intelléxi. Omnis consummatiónis vidi finem : * latum mandátum tuum nimis. Glória Patri... |
For ever, O Lord, your word endures in heaven;
From age to age your faithfulness endures, like the earth you founded and which endures. It is by virtue of your laws that the sun continues to bring back the day, for all beings obey you. If I did not delight in meditating on your law, I would already have succumbed to my pain. I will never forget your decrees; it is through them that you give me back my life. I am yours: save me, for I faithfully observe your precepts. The wicked are waiting to destroy me, and I am listening to your teachings. I find limits to everything that is perfect, but your command has no limits. Glory to the Father... |
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(3) Psalm 118
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Quómodo diléxi legem tuam, Dómine? * tota die meditátio mea est.
Super inimícos meos prudéntem me fecísti mandáto tuo: * quia in ætérnum mihi est. Super omnes docéntes me intelléxi : * quia testimónia tua meditátio mea est. Super senes intelléxi : * quia mandáta tua quæsívi. Ab omni via mala prohíbui pedes meos : * ut custódiam verba tua. A iudíciis tuis non declinávi : * quia tu legem posuísti mihi. Quam dúlcia fáucibus meis elóquia tua, * super mel ori meo! A mandátis tuis intelléxi : * proptérea odívi omnem viam iniquitátis. Glória Patri... |
How I love your law, Lord! All day long I meditate on it.
By your commandments you make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always on my mind. I know more than all my masters, because I meditate on your teachings. I have more understanding than the old men, because I observe your decrees. I will keep my feet from every evil way, so that I may keep your word. I will not depart from your precepts, for you have given me your law. How sweet your words are to my palate! Sweeter than honey to my lips. Your precepts teach me wisdom; so I hate the paths of lies. Glory to the Father... |
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- On feast days, clean antiphon and capitula.
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- Sunday service:
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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- In Advent, Septuagesima, Lent and Passiontide, the proper ante- tienne is repeated.
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- at paschal time :
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
| Empti enim estis prétio magno. * Glorificáte et portáte Deum in córpore vestro. | You have been redeemed at a great price. Glorify and carry God in your body. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Ab occúltis meis munda me, Dómine.
R. Et ab aliénis parce servo tuo. |
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Cleanse me, O Lord, from transgressions of which I am ignorant.
R. Keep your servant away from sinners. |
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Kyrie, eléison.
R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
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Lord, have mercy!
R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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then low, until :
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Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem.
R. Sed líbera nos a malo. V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus. |
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And don't let us succumb to temptation.
R. But deliver us from evil. V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray. |
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The prayer of the day is said, followed by :
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Dóminus vobíscum.
R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
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May the Lord be with you.
R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. |
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| V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. | V. God, help me. |
| R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
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Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia.
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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Anthem
S. Ambrose (4th c.)
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Rerum, Deus, tenax vigor,
Immótus in te pérmanens, Lucis diúrnæ témpora Succéssibus detérminans : Largíre clarum véspere, Quo vita nusquam décidat ; Perénnis instet glória. Sed præmium mortis sacræ. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
God, the strength and support of the world,
Always motionless within yourself, Who, by the march of the sun, Adjust the succession of beats, Spread your light in the evening, Keeping us alive, And, as a reward for a holy death, Give eternal glory. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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- Clean antiphon on feast days.
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At the festive service :
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- during Advent, proper antiphon.
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Ant. Numquid rédditur † pro bono malum, quia fodérunt fóveam ánimæ meæ?
(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.) |
Ant. Shall evil be requited for good, that they dig a pit for my soul? |
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- at paschal time, antiphon :
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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(1) Psalm 118
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Vide humilitátem meam, et éripe me: * quia legem tuam non sum oblítus.
Iúdica iudícium meum, et rédime me: * propter elóquium tuum vivífica me. Longe a peccatóribus salus : * quia iustificatiónes tuas non exquisiérunt. Misericórdiæ tuæ multæ, Dómine : * secúndum iudícium tuum vivífica me. Multi qui persequúntur me, et tríbulant me : * a testimóniis tuis non declinávi. Vidi prævaricántes, et tabescébam : * quia elóquia tua non custodiérunt. Vide quóniam mandáta tua diléxi, Dómine : * in misericórdia tua vivífica me. Princípium verbórum tuórum, véritas : * in ætérnum ómnia iudícia iustítiæ tuæ. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
See my misery and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
Defend me and redeem me; restore my life according to your word. Salvation is far from the wicked, because they do not hold to your law. Your mercies are infinite, Lord; restore my life according to your judgments. Many are those who persecute and oppress me, but I do not turn away from your teachings. I am consumed with grief at the sight of the ungodly, because they do not keep your word. Consider, Lord, that I love your ordinances; restore my life according to your mercy. The foundation of your word is truth; the laws of your justice endure forever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Príncipes persecúti sunt me gratis : * et a verbis tuis formidávit cor meum.
Lætábor ego super elóquia tua :* sicut qui invénit spólia multa. Iniquitátem ódio hábui, et abominátus sum : * legem autem tuam diléxi. Sépties in die laudem dixi tibi,* super iudícia iustítiæ tuæ. Pax multa diligéntibus legem tuam : * et non est illis scándalum. Exspectábam salutáre tuum, Dómine : * et mandáta tua diléxi. Custodívit ánima mea testimónia tua : * et diléxit ea veheménter. Servávi mandáta tua et testimónia tua : * quia omnes viæ meæ in conspéctu tuo. Glória Patri... |
The rulers of the earth persecute me without cause; my heart fears only your word.
I rejoice at your word, as if I had found a rich booty. I hate lies, I abhor them; but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you for the judgments of your justice. There is great peace for those who love your law, and nothing will cause them to fall. I hope, Lord, in your salvation, and I love your commandments. My soul observes your precepts; it loves them with an ardent love. I will do your statutes and your ordinances, for all my ways are before you. Glory to the Father... |
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(3) Psalm 118
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Appropínquet deprecátio mea in conspéctu tuo, Dómine : * iuxta elóquium tuum da mihi intelléctum.
Intret postulátio mea in conspéctu tuo: * secúndum elóquium tuum éripe me. Eructábunt lábia mea hymnum, * cum docúeris me iustificatiónes tuas. Pronuntiábit lingua mea elóquium tuum : * quia ómnia mandáta tua æquitas. Fiat manus tua, ut salvet me : * quóniam mandáta tua elégi. Concupívi salutáre tuum, Dómine : * et lex tua meditátio mea est. Vivet ánima mea, et laudábit te : * et iudícia tua adiuvábunt me. Errávi, sicut ovis, quæ périit : * quære servum tuum, quia mandáta tua non sum oblítus. Glória Patri... |
Let my cry come to you, O Lord! According to your word, give me understanding.
Let my supplication reach you! Deliver me according to your word. Let my lips praise you, for you have taught me your precepts! Let my tongue speak your word, for all your commandments are just! Let your hand be stretched out to help me, for I have chosen your ordinances! I long for your salvation, O Lord, and I delight in meditating on your law. My soul will live to praise you, and your judgments will be my help. I am wandering like a lost sheep: seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commandments. Glory to the Father... |
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- On feast days, clean antiphon and capitula.
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- At the festive service :
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| Ant. Fiat manus tua, Dómine, ut salvum me fácias, quia mandáta tua concupívi. | Ant. Lord, let your hand be stretched out to help me, for I have chosen your ordinances. |
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| Empti enim estis prétio magno. * Glorificáte et portáte Deum in córpore vestro. | You have been redeemed at a great price. Glorify and carry God in your body. |
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V.
Ab occúltis meis munda me, Dómine.
R. Et ab aliénis parce servo tuo. |
V.
Cleanse me, O Lord, from transgressions of which I am ignorant.
R. Keep your servant away from sinners. |
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- during Advent, proper antiphon, then :
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Prope est, ut véniat tempus eius, † et dies eius non elongabúntur : * miserébitur enim Dóminus Iacob, et Israel salvábitur.
R. Deo grátias. V. Super te, Ierúsalem, oriétur Dóminus. R. Et glória eius in te videbitur. |
His time is near, and his days shall not be prolonged. For the Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and Israel will be saved.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. The Lord will rise upon you, Jerusalem. R. And his glory will be seen within your walls. |
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Frange esuriénti panem tuum, et egénos vagósque induc in domum tuam: † cum víderis nudum, óperi eum, * et carnem tuam ne despéxeris.
R. Deo grátias. V. Scuto circúmdabit te véritas ejus. R. Non timébis a timóre noctúrno. |
Break your bread to the hungry and take in the homeless; if you see a naked man, cover him and do not despise your own flesh.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. His loyalty will surround you like a shield. R. You won't have to fear the terrors of the night. |
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Ant. Numquid rédditur pro bono malum, quia fodérunt fóveam ánimæ meæ?
(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.) |
Ant. Shall evil be requited for good, that they dig a pit for my soul? |
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Recordáre quod stéterim in conspéctu tuo, † ut lóquerer pro eis bonum, * et avérterem in- dignatiónem tuam ab eis.
R. Deo grátias. V. Ne perdas cum ímpiis, Deus, ánimam meam. R. Et cum viris sánguinum vitam meam. |
Remember how I stood before you to speak to you on their behalf, and to turn away your anger from them.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. Do not lose my soul with the godless, O my God. R. Nor my life with men of blood. |
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Christus semel pro peccátis nostris mórtuus est, iustus pro iniústis, † ut nos offérret Deo, mortificátus quidem carne, * vivificátus autem spíritu.
R. Deo grátias. V. Gavísi sunt discípuli, allelúia. R. Viso Dómino, allelúia. |
Christ suffered death once for our sins, he who was righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring us back to God, having been put to death according to the flesh, but restored to life according to the Spirit.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. The disciples rejoiced, alleluia. V. Seeing the Lord, hallelujah. |
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Omnia subiécit sub pédibus eius, † et ipsum dedit caput supra omnem Ecclesiam,* quæ est corpus ipsíus, et plenitúdo eius, qui ómnia in ómnibus adimplétur.
R. Deo grátias. V. Ascéndo ad Patrem meum et Patrem vestrum, allelúia. R. Deum meum et Deum vestrum, allelúia. |
He put everything under his feet and made him the head of everything, the head of the Church, which is his body, the fullness of Him who is complete in and through all beings, all in all.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. I ascend to my Father and your Father, alleluia. R. My God and your God, hallelujah. |
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Kyrie, eléison.
R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster. |
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Lord, have mercy!
R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father. |
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then low, until :
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Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem.
R. Sed líbera nos a malo. V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Oremus. |
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And don't let us succumb to temptation.
R. But deliver us from evil. V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. Let us pray. |
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The prayer of the day is said, followed by :
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Dóminus vobíscum.
R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
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May the Lord be with you.
R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. |
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If the next Office is not recited immediately, we say:
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Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum.
R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
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May God's help be with us always.
R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
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| V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. | V. God, help me. |
| R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
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Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia.
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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Anthem
S. Ambrose (4th c.)
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Rerum, Deus, tenax vigor,
Immótus in te pérmanens, Lucis diúrnæ témpora Succéssibus detérminans : Largíre clarum véspere, Quo vita nusquam décidat ; Perénnis instet glória. Sed præmium mortis sacræ. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
God, the strength and support of the world,
Always motionless within yourself, Who, by the march of the sun, Adjust the succession of beats, Spread your light in the evening, Keeping us alive, And, as a reward for a holy death, Give eternal glory. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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This last stanza may vary according to the feast and liturgical season.
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- Clean antiphon on feast days.
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At the festive service :
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| Ant. Beáti omnes, † qui timent Dóminum. | Ant. Blessed are all those who fear the Lord. |
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- during Advent, proper antiphon.
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In Lent, from the Monday after the 1st Sunday:
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| Ant. Per arma iustítiæ † virtútis Dei commendémus nosmetípsos in multa patiéntia. | Ant. By the weapons of justice, which come to us from the power of God, let us make ourselves commendable in great patience. |
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Ant. Numquid rédditur † pro bono malum, quia fodérunt fóveam ánimæ meæ?
(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.) |
Ant. Shall evil be requited for good, that they dig a pit for my soul? |
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- at paschal time, antiphon :
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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In converténdo Dóminus captivitátem Sion: * facti sumus sicut consoláti :
Tunc replétum est gáudio os nostrum : * et lingua nostra exsultatióne. Tunc dicent inter gentes: * Magnificávit Dóminus fácere cum eis. Magnificávit Dóminus fácere nobíscum : * facti sumus lætántes. Convérte, Dómine, captivitátem nostram, * sicut torrens in austro. Qui séminant in lácrimis, * in exsultatióne metent. Eúntes ibant et flebant, * mitténtes semina sua. Veniéntes autem vénient cum exsultatióne, * portántes manípulos suos. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
When the Lord brought back the captives of Zion, we were consoled for our long suffering.
Then our mouths shouted for joy and our tongues sang for joy; Then it was repeated among the nations: "The Lord has done great things for them! Yes, the Lord has done great things for us; we rejoice. Lord, bring back our captive brothers, just as you make the streams flow in the southern plains. Those who sow in tears will reap in joy. They go, they go weeping, casting their seed; They will return with shouts of joy, bearing the sheaves of their harvest. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Dóminus ædificáverit domum, * in vanum laboravé- runt, qui ædíficant eam. Nisi Dóminus custodíerit civitátem, * frustra vígilat, qui custódit eam. Vanum est vobis ante lucem súrgere : * súrgite postquam sedéritis, qui manducátis panem dolóris ; Cum déderit diléctis suis somnum. * Ecce heréditas Dómini fílii : merces, fructus ventris. Sicut sagíttæ in manu poténtis : * ita fílii excussórum. Beátus vir, qui implévit desidérium suum ex ipsis : * non confundétur cum loquétur inimícis suis in porta. Glória Patri... |
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman watches at its gates in vain.
It is in vain that you get up before the day; get up after you have rested, you who eat the bread of sorrow, For God gives sleep to his beloved. Children are an inheritance from the Lord; the fruit of a fruitful womb is a reward from on high. Like arrows in a warrior's hand, so are the sons of the exiles. Blessed is the man who has them according to his desire! He will not be put to shame when he has to answer to his enemies at the city gate. Glory to the Father... |
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Beti omnes, qui timent Dóminum, * qui ámbulant in viis eius.
Labóres mánuum tuárum quia manducábis : * beátus es, et bene tibi erit. Uxor tua sicut vitis abúndans,* in latéribus domus tuæ. Fílii tui sicut novéllæ olivárum, * in circúitu mensæ tuæ. Ecce sic benedicétur homo, * qui timet Dóminum. Benedícat tibi Dóminus ex Sion : * et vídeas bona Ierúsalem ómnibus diébus vitæ tuæ. Et vídeas fílios filiórum tuórum, * pacem super Israel. Glória Patri... |
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord and walks in his ways.
Then you feed on the work of your hands; you are happy and full of good things. Your wife is like a fruitful vine inside your house; Your children are like young olive trees around your table. This is how he who fears the Lord will be blessed. May the Lord bless you from Zion! May you see Jerusalem flourish all the days of your life! May you see your children's children and peace reign in Israel! Glory to the Father... |
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- On feast days, clean antiphon and capitula.
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| Empti enim estis prétio magno. * Glorificáte et portáte Deum in córpore vestro. | You have been redeemed at a great price. Glorify and carry God in your body. |
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Ab occúltis meis munda me, Dómine.
R. Et ab aliénis parce servo tuo. |
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Cleanse me, O Lord, from transgressions of which I am ignorant.
R. Keep your servant away from sinners. |
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Prope est, ut véniat tempus eius, † et dies eius non elongabúntur : * miserébitur enim Dóminus Iacob, et Israel salvábitur.
R. Deo grátias. V. Super te, Ierúsalem, oriétur Dóminus. R. Et glória eius in te videbitur. |
His time is near, and his days shall not be prolonged. For the Lord will have mercy on Jacob, and Israel will be saved.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. The Lord will rise upon you, Jerusalem. R. And his glory will be seen within your walls. |
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Frange esuriénti panem tuum, et egénos vagósque induc in domum tuam: † cum víderis nudum, óperi eum, * et carnem tuam ne despéxeris.
R. Deo grátias. V. Scuto circúmdabit te véritas ejus. R. Non timébis a timóre noctúrno. |
Break your bread to the hungry and take in the homeless; if you see a naked man, cover him and do not despise your own flesh.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. His loyalty will surround you like a shield. R. You won't have to fear the terrors of the night. |
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Ant. Numquid rédditur pro bono malum, quia fodérunt fóveam ánimæ meæ?
(Holy Monday, proper antiphon.) |
Ant. Shall evil be requited for good, that they dig a pit for my soul? |
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Recordáre quod stéterim in conspéctu tuo, † ut lóquerer pro eis bonum, * et avérterem in- dignatiónem tuam ab eis.
R. Deo grátias. V. Ne perdas cum ímpiis, Deus, ánimam meam. R. Et cum viris sánguinum vitam meam. |
Remember how I stood before you to speak to you on their behalf, and to turn away your anger from them.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. Do not lose my soul with the godless, O my God. R. Nor my life with men of blood. |
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Christus semel pro peccátis nostris mórtuus est, iustus pro iniústis, † ut nos offérret Deo, mortificátus quidem carne, * vivificátus autem spíritu.
R. Deo grátias. V. Gavísi sunt discípuli, allelúia. R. Viso Dómino, allelúia. |
Christ suffered death once for our sins, he who was righteous for the unrighteous, in order to bring us back to God, having been put to death according to the flesh, but restored to life according to the Spirit.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. The disciples rejoiced, alleluia. V. Seeing the Lord, hallelujah. |
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Omnia subiécit sub pédibus eius, † et ipsum dedit caput supra omnem Ecclesiam,* quæ est corpus ipsíus, et plenitúdo eius, qui ómnia in ómnibus adimplétur.
R. Deo grátias. V. Ascéndo ad Patrem meum et Patrem vestrum, allelúia. R. Deum meum et Deum vestrum, allelúia. |
He put everything under his feet and made him the head of everything, the head of the Church, which is his body, the fullness of Him who is complete in and through all beings, all in all.
R. Let us give thanks to God. V. I ascend to my Father and your Father, alleluia. R. My God and your God, hallelujah. |
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Kyrie, eléison.
R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster. |
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Lord, have mercy!
R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father. |
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Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem.
R. Sed líbera nos a malo. V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Oremus. |
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And don't let us succumb to temptation.
R. But deliver us from evil. V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. Let us pray. |
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Dóminus vobíscum.
R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. |
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May the Lord be with you.
R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. |
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Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum.
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May God's help be with us always.
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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- On feast days, the proper antiphons are said before and after each psalm.
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| Ant. Dixit Dóminus † Dómino meo: Sede a dextris meis. | Ant. God said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand". |
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God said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, Until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet. God will spread out the sceptre of your power from Zion; reign supreme in the midst of your enemies! With you will be the sovereign empire on the day you display your power, amid the splendour of your saints. God has said to you: "From my womb, before the dawn, I have begotten you". God has sworn, and he will not repent: "You are a priest for ever after the manner of Melchisedec. God, the Lord is at your right hand; he will break kings on the day of his wrath. He will execute judgement on the nations; everything will be in ruins; he will break heads over the whole earth. He will drink from the stream on the way, so he will lift up his head. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
| Ant. Dixit Dóminus Dómino meo: Sede a dextris meis. Ant. Fidélia † ómnia mandáta eius : confirmáta in sæculum sæculi. |
Ant. God said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand". Ant. His precepts are immutable; they are established for eternity. |
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| Confitébor tibi, Dómine, in toto corde meo : * in consílio iustórum, et congregatióne. Magna ópera Dómini : * exquisíta in omnes voluntátes eius. Conféssio et magnificéntia opus eius : * et iustítia eius manet in sæculum sæculi. Memóriam fecit mirabílium suórum, † miséricors et miserátor Dóminus : * escam dedit timéntibus se. Memor erit in sæculum testaménti sui : * virtútem óperum suórum annuntiábit pópulo suo : Ut det illis hereditátem géntium. * Opera mánuum eius véritas et iudícium. Fidélia ómnia mandáta eius : † confirmáta in sæ culum sæ culi, * facta in veritáte et æquitáte. Redemptiónem misit pópulo suo : * mandávit in ætérnum testaméntum suum. Sanctum et terríbile nomen eius. * Inítium sapiéntiæ timor Dómini : Intelléctus prime ómnibus faciéntibus eum : * laudátio eius manet in sæculum sæculi. Glória Patri... |
Lord, I want to praise you with all my heart in the meeting of the righteous and in the assembly of the people. The Lord's works are great; they are in perfect harmony with his will. His work is splendour and magnificence, and his justice endures forever. The Lord has left a record of his wonders; he has shown himself to be merciful and compassionate. He has given food to those who fear him; He remembers his covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of his works, By delivering to them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his commandments are immutable, established for eternity, founded on faithfulness and righteousness. He has sent deliverance to his people and established his covenant for ever. His name is holy and awesome. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; These are the truly intelligent ones who keep his law. His praise endures forever. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Fidélia ómnia mandáta eius : confirmáta in sæculum sæculi. Ant. In mandátis † eius cupit nimis. |
Ant. His precepts are immutable; they are established for eternity. Ant. His precepts are the object of the desires of the righteous. |
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Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights in keeping his law. His descendants will be mighty on earth; the race of the righteous will be blessed. He has honour and riches in his house, and his justice endures for ever. A light rises in the darkness for the upright: God, merciful, compassionate and just. Blessed is the man who shows mercy and lends to the needy. He will make his cause triumph before the judges; he will never be shaken. The righteous shall be eternally remembered; he shall not be dismayed by evil tidings; His heart is firm, trusting in the Lord. His heart is steadfast, not troubled, until he sees his enemies slain. He sows alms, he gives to the poor; his justice endures forever; he prospers and rises in glory. The sinner sees it and becomes angry; he gnashes his teeth and envy consumes him; the sinner's desire will perish. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. In mandátis eius cupit nimis. Ant. Sit nomen Dómini † benedíctum in sæcula. |
Ant. His precepts are the object of the desires of the righteous. Ant. Blessed be the name of the Lord forever. |
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Servants of God, praise the Lord, praise his holy name. Blessed be the name of the Lord, now and for ever! From the rising of the sun to its setting, praise the name of the Lord! The Lord is exalted above all nations; his glory is above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God? He dwells on high and sees heaven and earth at his feet. He raises the wretched from the dust and lifts the poor from their dunghill, To make them sit with the princes, with the princes of his people. He gives the barren woman a home and makes her a joyful mother among her children. Glory to the Father... |
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How admirable are * your works, Lord. (encore) V. You created everything in your wisdom. * Your works... Glory to the Father... How much... |
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| Lucis Creátor óptime, Lucem diérum próferens, Primórdiis lucis novæ, Mundi parans oríginem : Qui mane iunctum vésperi Diem vocári præcipis : Tetrum chaos illábitur, Audi preces cum flétibus. Ne mens graváta crímine, Vitæ sit exsul múnere, Dum nil perénne cógitat, Seséque culpis ílligat. Cælórum pulset íntimum, Vitále tollat præmium : Vitémus omne nóxium : Purgémus omne péssimum. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
Excellent Creator of light, Who give light to the days, By a first ray of light You begin to create the world. You who call the day, The time that unites evening and morning; When the chaos of darkness descends, Hear our prayers and our tears. That our crime-ridden soul Don't be deprived of the gift of life, For thinking of nothing eternal, Caught in the bonds of sin. Let it strike at the very heart of the heavens, And win life as a reward; So let's avoid everything that's wrong, Let us cleanse ourselves from all iniquity. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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V. Dirigátur, Dómine, orátio mea. R. Sicut incénsum in conspéctu tuo. |
V. Let my prayer be lifted up to you, Lord. R. Like incense in your presence. |
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| Magníficat * ánima mea Dóminum : Et exsultávit spíritus meus * in Deo, salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ : * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est : * et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericórdia eius a progénie in progénies * timéntibus eum. Fecit poténtiam in brácchio suo : * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede, * et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis : * et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Israel, púerum suum,* recordátus misericórdiæ suæ. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham, et semini eius in sæcula. Glória Patri... |
My soul glorifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Because he has seen the lowliness of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed, Because the Almighty has done great things in me, and holy is his name. His mercy is poured out from age to age on those who fear him. He stretched out the strength of his arm; he scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has put down the mighty from their thrones and raised up the lowly; He filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. He took care of Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, As he promised our fathers, in favour of Abraham and his descendants, for ever. Glory to the Father... |
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V. Lord, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray |
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The prayer for the day is said. Then, if appropriate, the memory of a feast that would have vespers on the same day is recalled. After the last prayer, we add :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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| In éxitu Israel de Ægypto, * domus Iacob de pópulo bárbaro : Facta est Iudæa sanctificátio eius, * Israel potéstas eius. Mare vidit, et fugit : * Iordánis convérsus est retrórsum. Montes exsultavérunt ut aríetes, * et colles sicut agni óvium. Quid est tibi, mare, quod fugísti : * et tu, Iordánis, quia convérsus es retrórsum? Montes, exsultástis sicut aríetes, * et colles, sicut agni óvium ? A fácie Dómini mota est terra,* a fácie Dei Iacob. Qui convértit petram in stagna aquárum, * et rupem in fontes aquárum. Non nobis, Dómine, non nobis : * sed nómini tuo da glóriam : Super misericórdia tua, et veritáte tua. * Nequándo dicant gentes : Ubi est Deus eórum? Deus autem noster in cælo : * ómnia quæcúmque vóluit, fecit. Simulácra géntium argéntum et aurum, * ópera mánuum hóminum. Os habent, et non loquéntur : * óculos habent, et non vidébunt. Aures habent, et non áudient :* nares habent, et non odorábunt. Manus habent, et non palpábunt : † pedes habent, et non ambulábunt : * non clamábunt in gútture suo. Símiles illis fiant, qui fáciunt ea : * et omnes, qui confídunt in eis. Domus Israel sperávit in Dómino : * adiútor eórum et protéctor eórum est. Domus Aaron sperávit in Dómino : * adiútor eórum et protéctor eórum est. Qui timent Dóminum, speravérunt in Dómino : * adiútor eórum et protéctor eórum est. Dóminus memor fuit nostri : * et benedíxit nobis : Benedíxit dómui Israel : * benedíxit domui Aaron. Benedíxit ómnibus, qui timent Dóminum, * pusíllis cum maióribus. Adíciat Dóminus super vos : * super vos, et super fílios vestros. Benedícti vos a Dómino, * qui fecit cælum et terram. Cælum cæli Dómino : * terram autem dedit fíliis hóminum. Non mórtui laudábunt te, Dómine : * neque omnes, qui descéndunt in inférnum. Sed nos, qui vívimus, benedícimus Dómino, * ex hoc nunc, et usque in sæculum. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. |
When Israel came out of Egypt, when the house of Jacob departed from a barbaric people, Judah became his holy possession, Israel his domain. The sea saw him and fled, and the Jordan receded towards its source. The mountains leapt like rams and the hills like lambs. Why do you, O sea, flee, and you, Jordan, turn back to your source? What have you, mountains, to leap like rams; and you, hills, to leap like lambs? The earth trembled before the face of the Lord, before the face of the God of Jacob, Who turns a rock into a pond, and a stone into a spring of living water. Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, Because of your goodness and your faithfulness! Why should the nations say, "Where is their God? Because of your goodness and your faithfulness! Why should the nations say, "Where is their God? Our God is in heaven; whatever he wants, he does. The idols of the nations are silver and gold, fashioned by the hands of men. They have mouths and don't speak; eyes and don't see. They have ears and cannot hear; nostrils and cannot smell. They have hands, but do not touch; feet, but do not walk; and their throat makes no sound. May those who make them, and all those who put their trust in them, be like them! The house of Israel has put its trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. The house of Aaron has put its trust in the Lord: he is their help and their shield. Those who fear the Lord have put their trust in him: he is their help and their shield. The Lord has remembered us: he will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel, he will bless the house of Aaron, He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great. May the Lord multiply his favours on you and your children! Blessed be the Lord, who made heaven and earth! The heaven of heavens belongs to the Lord, but he has given the earth to the children of men. It is not the dead who praise the Lord, nor those who descend into limbo. But we who live will bless the Lord now and forever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
| Ant. Nos, qui vívimus, benedícimus Dómino. Ant. Inclinávit † Dóminus aurem suam mihi. |
Ant. We who live bless the Lord. Ant. The Lord has inclined his ear to me. |
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Psalm 114
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| Diléxi, quóniam exáudiet Dóminus * vocem oratiónis meæ : Quia inclinávit aurem suam mihi : * et in diébus meis invocábo. Circumdedérunt me dolóres mortis : * et perícula inférni invenérunt me. Tribulatiónem et dolórem invéni : * et nomen Dómini invocávi. O Dómine, líbera ánimam meam : † miséricors Dóminus, et iustus, * et Deus noster miserétur. Custódiens párvulos Dóminus : * humiliátus sum, et liberávit me. Convértere, ánima mea, in réquiem tuam : * quia Dóminus benefécit tibi. Quia erípuit ánimam meam de morte : † óculos meos a lácrimis, * pedes meos a lapsu. Placébo Dómino * in regióne vivórum. Glória Patri... |
I love him, because the Lord hears the voice of my prayer, For he has inclined his ear to me, and all my life I will call on him. The pains of death surrounded me, and mortal anguish seized me; I was suffering and afflicted. And I called on the name of the Lord: "Lord, save my soul! The Lord is merciful and just, our God is compassionate. The Lord takes care of the little ones and the weak; I was unhappy and he delivered me. O my soul, return to your rest, for the Lord has filled you with good things. Yes, he saved my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from falling. I will praise the Lord in the land of the living. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Inclinávit Dóminus aurem suam mihi. Ant. Crédidi, † propter quod locútus sum. |
The Lord has inclined his ear to me. Ant. I believed, that's why I spoke. |
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Psalm 115
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| Crédidi, propter quod locútus sum : * ego autem humiliátus sum nimis. Ego dixi in excéssu meo : * Omnis homo mendax. Quid retríbuam Dómino, * pro ómnibus, quæ retríbuit mihi? Cálicem salutáris accípiam : * et nomen Dómini invocábo. Vota mea Dómino reddam coram omni pópulo eius. * Pretiósa in conspéctu Dómini mors sanctórum eius. O Dómine, quia ego servus tuus : * ego servus tuus, et fílius ancíllæ tuæ. Dirupísti víncula mea : † tibi sacrificábo hóstiam laudis, * et nomen Domini invocábo. Vota mea Dómino reddam in conspéctu omnis pópuli eius : * in átriis domus Dómini, in médio tui, Ierúsalem. |
I believed, that's why I spoke: "O my God, I am succumbing to misfortune! I said in the excess of my despondency: "Every man is a liar. What shall I repay the Lord for all he has done for me? I will take the chalice of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfil my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people. The death of his saints is precious in the eyes of the Lord! Lord, because I am your servant and the son of your handmaid, You have broken my bonds. I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfil my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, within your walls, Jerusalem. |
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Psalm 116
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| Laudáte Dóminum, omnes gentes : * laudáte eum, omnes pópuli : Quóniam confirmáta est super nos misericórdia eius : * et véritas Dómini manet in ætérnum. Glória Patri... |
Praise the Lord, all you nations; praise him, all you peoples! For his mercy is upon us, and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Crédidi, propter quod locútus sum. Ant. Sæpe † expugnavérunt me a iuventúte mea. |
Ant. I believed, that's why I spoke. Ant. Sæpe † expugnavérunt me a iuventúte mea. |
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Psalm 128
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| Sæpe expugnavérunt me a iuventúte mea, * dicat nunc Israel : Sæpe expugnavérunt me a iuventúte mea : * étenim non potuérunt mihi. Supra dorsum meum fabricavérunt peccatóres : * prolongavérunt iniquitátem suam. Dóminus iustus concídit cervíces peccatórum. * Confundántur et convertántur retrórsum omnes, qui odérunt Sion. Fiant sicut fenum tectórum : * quod, priúsquam evellátur, exáruit : De quo non implévit manum suam, qui metit, * et sinum suum, qui manípulos cólligit. De quo non implévit manum suam, qui metit, * et sinum suum, qui manípulos cólligit. Glória Patri... |
They have often oppressed me since I was young, Israel can say that now, They have often oppressed me since my youth, but they have not prevailed against me. The wicked have ploughed my back; they have traced their cruel furrows. But the Lord is just: he has brought down the pride of sinners. Let those who hate Zion be put to shame and driven far away! May they be like the grass on the roofs, which dries up before it's pulled up! The reaper does not fill his hand with it, nor he who binds the sheaves his lap; And the passers-by don't say: "May the blessing of the Lord be upon you! - We bless you in the name of the Lord! Glory to the Father... |
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Easter time :
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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II Cor 1, 3-4
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| Benedíctus Deus, et Pater Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, † Pater misericordiárum, et Deus totíus consolatiónis, * qui consolátur nos in omni tribulatióne nostra. | Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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| Benedícam Dóminum * in omni témpore (bis) V. Semper laus eius in ore meo. * In omni... Glória... Benedícam... |
I will bless the Lord * at all times (bis) V. His praise will always be on my lips. * At all times. Glory to the Father... I will bless... |
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| Imménse cæli Cónditor, Qui mixta ne confúnderent, Aquæ fluénta dívidens, Cælum dedísti límitem. Firmans locum cæléstibus, Simúlque terræ rívulis ; Ut unda flammas témperet, Terræ solum ne díssipent. Infúnde nunc, piíssime, Donum perénnis grátiæ : Fraudis novæ ne cásibus Nos error átterat vetus. Lucem fides invéniat : Sic lúminis iubar ferat, Ut vana cuncta térreat : Hanc falsa nulla cómprimant. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
Infinite Creator of heaven, To prevent them from mixing, You divide the liquid water, Giving them the sky as their limit. Marking their place in the waters of heaven, And to the streams of the earth, So that the water tempers the fire, And don't devastate the earth. Shower us with goodness, O God, The gift of eternal grace, Lest you fall into new traps, The old mistake won't terrace us. Let faith find its light, And radiates its brilliance, Stripping away all vanity, So that nothing false suffocates him. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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V. Dirigátur, Dómine, orátio mea. R. Sicut incénsum in conspéctu tuo. |
V. Let my prayer be lifted up to you, Lord. R. Like incense in your presence. |
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Antiphon of the Magnificat
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| Magníficat † ánima mea Dóminum, quia respéxit Deus humilitátem meam. | My soul glorifies the Lord, because God has looked upon my lowliness. |
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Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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| Magníficat * ánima mea Dóminum : Et exsultávit spíritus meus * in Deo, salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ : * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est : * et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericórdia eius a progénie in progénies * timéntibus eum. Fecit poténtiam in brácchio suo : * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede, * et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis : * et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Israel, púerum suum,* recordátus misericórdiæ suæ. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham, et semini eius in sæcula. Glória Patri... |
My soul glorifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Because he has seen the lowliness of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed, Because the Almighty has done great things in me, and holy is his name. His mercy is poured out from age to age on those who fear him. He stretched out the strength of his arm; he scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has put down the mighty from their thrones and raised up the lowly; He filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. He took care of Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, As he promised our fathers, in favour of Abraham and his descendants, for ever. Glory to the Father... |
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After the hymn, the antiphon is repeated, and then we say:
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. |
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray |
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The prayer for the day is said. Then, if appropriate, the memory of a feast that would have vespers on the same day is recalled. After the last prayer, we add :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternity glory. |
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| Ant. De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine. | Ant. From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. |
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In Eastertide, the four psalms are said under this single antiphon:
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Psalm 129
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| De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine : * Dómine, exáudi vocem meam : Fiant aures tuæ intendéntes, * in vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Si iniquitátes observáveris, Dómine : * Dómine, quis sustinébit? Quia apud te propitiátio est : * et propter legem tuam sustínui te, Dómine. Sustínuit ánima mea in verbo eius : * sperávit ánima mea in Dómino. A custódia matutína usque ad noctem : * speret Israel in Dómino. Quia apud Dóminum misericórdia : * et copiósa apud eum redémptio. Et ipse rédimet Israel, * ex ómnibus iniquitátibus eius. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. |
From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice; Let your ears be attentive to the accents of my prayer! If you take heed to iniquity, O Lord, who shall be able to stand before you, O Lord? But with you is forgiveness, and for your law's sake I wait for you, O Lord; My soul waits, trusting in your word; my soul has put its hope in the Lord. From the morning watch until the night, let Israel hope in the Lord! For with the Lord is mercy, with him is abundant deliverance. He will redeem Israel from all its iniquities. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
| Ant. De profúndis clamávi ad te, Dómine. Ant. Speret † Israel in Dómino. |
Ant. From the depths of the abyss I cry to you, O Lord. Ant. Let Israel hope in the Lord. |
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Psalm 130
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| Dómine, non est exaltátum cor meum : * neque eláti sunt óculi mei. Neque ambulávi in magnis : * neque in mirabílibus super me. Si non humíliter sentiébam : * sed exaltávi ánimam meam : Sicut ablactátus est super matre sua, * ita retribútio in ánima mea. Speret Israel in Dómino, * ex hoc nunc, et usque in sæculum. Glória Patri... |
Lord, my heart was not proud, nor my eyes lifted up; I do not seek great things or things that are high above me. If I do not have humble feelings, and if on the contrary I have given myself over to pride, May my soul be treated like a child just weaned from its mother's womb! Let Israel put its hope in the Lord, now and always! Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Speret Israel in Dómino. Ant. Et omnis † mansuetúdinis eius. |
Ant. Let Israel hope in the Lord. Ant. and of all his sorrows. |
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Psalm 131
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| Meménto, Dómine, David, * et omnis mansuetúdinis eius : Sicut iurávit Dómino, * votum vovit Deo Iacob : Si introíero in tabernáculum domus meæ, * si ascéndero in lectum strati mei ; Si dédero somnum óculis meis, * et pálpebris meis dormitatiónem : Et réquiem tempóribus meis : donec invéniam locum Dómino, * tabernáculum Deo Iacob. Ecce audívimus eam in Ephrata : * invénimus eam in campis silvæ. Introíbimus in tabernáculum eius : * adorábimus in loco, ubi stetérunt pedes eius. Surge, Dómine, in réquiem tuam, * tu et arca sanctificatiónis tuæ. Sacerdótes tui induántur iustítiam : * et sancti tui exsúltent. Propter David, servum tuum, * non avértas fáciem Christi tui. Iurávit Dóminus David veritátem, et non frustrábitur eam: * De fructu ventris tui ponam super sedem tuam. Si custodíerint fílii tui testaméntum meum, * et testimónia mea hæc, quæ docébo eos : Et fílii eórum usque in sæculum, * sedébunt super sedem tuam. Quóniam elégit Dóminus Sion : * elégit eam in habitatiónem sibi. Hæc réquies mea in sæculum sæculi : * hic habitábo, quóniam elégi eam. Víduam eius benedícens benedícam : * páuperes eius saturábo pánibus. Sacerdótes eius índuam salutári : * et sancti eius exsultatióne exsultábunt. Illuc prodúcam cornu David, * parávi lucérnam Christo meo. Inimícos eius índuam confusióne : * super ipsum autem efflorébit sanctificátio mea. Glória Patri... |
Remember, Lord, David and all his troubles. He made this oath to the Lord, this vow to the God of Jacob: "I will not enter the tent where I dwell, I will not climb onto the bed where I lie, I will not allow my eyes to sleep, nor my eyelids to slumber, Nor rest for my temples, until I have found a place for the Lord, a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah, but we found it in the city with the wooded plains. Let us go to the tabernacle prepared for the Lord and bow down before the footstool. Arise, O Lord, you and the ark where your holiness dwells! Let your priests be clothed in innocence, and let your faithful shout for joy! For the sake of David your servant, do not turn away from the face of your Anointed. The Lord gave David a true oath, and he will not fail to fulfil it: "I will set kings on your throne who will come from you. And if your sons keep my covenant and the precepts I will teach them, Their sons will also sit on your throne for ever. For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has chosen it to be his dwelling place. "Yes, this is my resting place for ever; I will dwell there, for I have chosen it. I will pour out my blessings on her widows; I will satisfy her needy with bread. I will clothe his priests with salvation, and his faithful will shout for joy. There I will increase the power of David; I will prepare a torch for my Anointed. I will make his enemies ashamed, and the crown of my holiness will shine on his forehead. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Et omnis mansuetúdinis eius. Ant. Ecce quam bonum, † et quam iucúndum, habitáre fratres in unum! |
Ant. and of all his sorrows. Ant. What a joy it is for brothers to live together! |
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Psalm 132
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| Ecce quam bonum, et quam iucúndum, * habitáre fratres in unum! Sicut unguéntum in cápite, * quod descéndit in barbam, barbam Aaron, Quod descéndit in oram vestiménti eius : * sicut ros Hermon, qui descéndit in montem Sion. Quóniam illic mandávit Dóminus benedictiónem, * et vitam usque in sæculum. Glória Patri... |
How good, how sweet it is for brothers to live together! It's like the perfumed oil that, when sprinkled on the head, descends on the beard, on Aaron's beard, And flows down the hem of his garment. It is like the dew of Hermon that comes down on Mount Zion: For it is there that the Lord has established blessing and life for ever. Glory to the Father... |
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| Ant. Ecce quam bonum, et quam iucúndum, habitáre fratres in unum. | Ant. What a joy it is for brothers to live together! |
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Easter time :
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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| Benedíctus Deus, et Pater Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, † Pater misericordiárum, et Deus totíus consolatiónis, * qui consolátur nos in omni tribulatióne nostra. | Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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| Benedícam Dóminum * in omni témpore (bis) V. Semper laus eius in ore meo. * In omni... Glória... Benedícam... |
I will bless the Lord * at all times (bis) V. His praise will always be on my lips. * At all times. Glory to the Father... I will bless... |
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| Tellúris ingens Cónditor, Mundi solum qui eruens, Pulsis aquæ moléstiis, Terram dedísti immóbilem : Ut germen aptum próferens, Fulvis decóra flóribus, Fecúnda fructu sísteret, Pastúmque gratum rédderet. Mentis perústæ vúlnera Munda viróre grátiæ : Ut facta fletu díluat, Motúsque pravos átterat. Iussis tuis obtémperet : Nullis malis appróximet : Bonis repléri gáudeat, Et mortis actum nésciat. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
Greatest Creator of the earth, Who, clearing the ground of the world Flooding, Made the earth stable, So that, producing good seeds And embellished with golden flowers, It becomes fruitful, And offers good pasture. In the heart burnt with wounds, Make your grace green again: Let him wash away his wrongs with tears, And tame his evil instincts. Let him obey your precepts, May he stay away from all evil: Happy to be filled with good things, It ignores all acts of death. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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V. Let my prayer be lifted up to you, Lord. R. Like incense in your presence. |
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| Exsúltet † spíritus meus in Dómino Deo, salutári meo. | Let my spirit rejoice in God my Saviour. |
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Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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| Magníficat * ánima mea Dóminum : Et exsultávit spíritus meus * in Deo, salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ : * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est : * et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericórdia eius a progénie in progénies * timéntibus eum. Fecit poténtiam in brácchio suo : * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede, * et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis : * et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Israel, púerum suum,* recordátus misericórdiæ suæ. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham, et semini eius in sæcula. Glória Patri... |
My soul glorifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Because he has seen the lowliness of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed, Because the Almighty has done great things in me, and holy is his name. His mercy is poured out from age to age on those who fear him. He stretched out the strength of his arm; he scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has put down the mighty from their thrones and raised up the lowly; He filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. He took care of Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, As he promised our fathers, in favour of Abraham and his descendants, for ever. Glory to the Father... |
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After the hymn, the antiphon is repeated, and then we say:
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. |
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. |
| Pater noster... | Our Father... |
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out loud; at the end we say:
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray |
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The prayer for the day is said. Then, if appropriate, the memory of a feast that would have vespers on the same day is recalled. After the last prayer, we add :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
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WEDNESDAY VESPERS
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternity glory. |
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During the year :
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| Ant. Omnia, † quæcúmque vóluit, Dóminus fecit. | Ant. Whatever the Lord willed, he has done. |
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In Eastertide, the four psalms are said under this single antiphon:
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Psalm 134
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| Laudáte nomen Dómini, * laudáte, servi, Dóminum, Qui statis in domo Dómini, * in átriis domus Dei nostri. Laudáte Dóminum, quia prime Dóminus : * psállite nómini eius, quóniam suave. Quóniam Iacob elégit sibi Dóminus, * Israel in possessiónem sibi. Quia ego cognóvi, quod magnus est Dóminus, * et Deus noster præ ómnibus diis. Omnia, quæcúmque vóluit, Dóminus fecit in cælo et in terra, * in mari et in ómnibus abyssis. Edúcens nubes ab extrémo terræ : * fúlgura in plúviam fecit : Qui prodúcit ventos de thesáuris suis. * Qui percússit primogénita Ægypti ab hómine usque ad pecus. Et misit signa et prodígia in médio tui, Ægypte: * in Pharaónem, et in omnes servos eius. Qui percússit gentes multas : * et occídit reges fortes : Sehon, regem Amorrhæórum, et Og, regem Basan, * et ómnia regna Chánaan. Et dedit terram eórum hereditátem, * hereditátem Israel, pópulo suo. Dómine, nomen tuum in ætérnum : * Dómine, memoriále tuum in generatiónem et generatiónem. Quia iudicábit Dóminus pópulum suum : * et in servis suis deprecábitur. Simulácra géntium argéntum et aurum, * ópera mánuum hóminum. Os habent, et non loquéntur : * óculos habent, et non vidébunt. Aures habent, et non áudient :* neque enim est spíritus in ore ipsórum. Símiles illis fiant qui fáciunt ea * et omnes, qui confídunt in eis. Domus Israel, benedícite Dómino : * domus Aaron, benedícite Dómino. Domus Levi, benedícite Dómino : * qui timétis Dóminum, benedícite Dómino. Benedíctus Dóminus ex Sion, * qui hábitat in Ierúsalem. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Praise the name of the Lord; praise the Lord, you his servants, Who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. Praise the Lord, for he is good; sing hymns to his name with the harp, for he is gentle. For the Lord has chosen Jacob and Israel to be his inheritance. Yes, I know, the Lord is great, our God is above all gods. The Lord does whatever he wants, in heaven and on earth, in the sea and in all the depths. He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth, he causes lightning to flash from them with the rain; He draws wind from his treasures. Once he killed the first-born of Egypt, from man to beast. He showed signs and wonders among you, Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants. He smote many nations, and slew mighty kings: Sehon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan. And he gave their land as an inheritance to Israel, his people. Lord, your name endures forever; Lord, your memory endures from age to age. For the Lord is gracious to his people and has compassion on his servants. The idols of the nations are nothing but silver and gold, fashioned by the hands of men. They have mouths and do not speak; they have eyes and do not see; They have ears but cannot hear; not even a breath comes out of their mouths. May those who make them and all those who put their trust in them be like them! House of Israel, bless the Lord! House of Aaron, bless the Lord! House of Levi, bless the Lord! All you who fear the Lord, bless the Lord! Blessed be the Lord of Zion, who dwells in Jerusalem! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
| Ant. Omnia, quæcúmque vóluit, Dóminus fecit. Ant. Quóniam † in ætérnum misericórdia eius. |
Ant. Whatever the Lord willed, he has done. For his mercy is eternal. |
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Psalm 135
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| Confitémini Dómino, quóniam prime : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Confitémini Deo deórum : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Confitémini Dómino dominórum : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui facit mirabília magna solus : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui fecit cælos in intelléctu : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui firmávit terram super aquas : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui fecit luminária magna : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : Solem in potestátem diéi : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : Lunam et stellas in potestátem noctis : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui percússit Ægyptum cum primogénitis eórum : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui edúxit Israel de médio eórum : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : In manu poténti et brácchio excélso : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui divísit Mare Rubrum in divisiónes : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : Et edúxit Israel per médium eius: * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : Et excússit Pharaónem, et virtútem eius in Mari Rubro : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui tradúxit pópulum suum per desértum : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui percússit reges magnos : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : Et occídit reges fortes : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : Sehon, regem Amorrhæórum :* quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : Et Og, regem Basan : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Et dedit terram eórum hereditátem : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius : Hereditátem Israel, servo suo :* quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Quia in humilitáte nostra memor fuit nostri : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Et redémit nos ab inimícis nostris : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Qui dat escam omni carni : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Confitémini Deo cæli : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Confitémini Dómino dominórum : * quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Glória Patri... |
Praise the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures for ever; Praise the God of gods, for his mercy endures forever; Praise the Lord of lords, for his mercy endures forever; The God who alone works great marvels, for his mercy is eternal ; Who wisely made the heavens, for his mercy endures for ever; Who stretched out the earth over the waters, for his mercy endures for ever; Who made the great luminaries, for his mercy is eternal; The sun to preside over the day, for his mercy is eternal; The moon and the stars to preside over the night, for his mercy is everlasting; The God who struck Egypt in its first-born, for his mercy is everlasting; Who brought Israel out from among this idolatrous people; for his mercy endures for ever; With a strong hand and an outstretched arm, for his mercy is everlasting; Who divided the Red Sea into two, for his mercy endures for ever; Who brought Israel through, for his mercy endures for ever; And cast Pharaoh and his army into the waves: for his mercy endureth for ever; The God who led his people through the desert, for his mercy is eternal; Who struck down great kings, for his mercy is everlasting; And slew mighty princes: for his mercy endureth for ever; Sehon king of the Amorites, for his mercy is everlasting; And Og, king of Bashan, for his mercy is everlasting; Who gave their land for an inheritance, for his mercy endures for ever; As an inheritance to his servant Israel, for his mercy endures for ever; Who remembered us when we were afflicted, for his mercy endures for ever; And delivered us from our enemies, for his mercy endures for ever; The God who gives food to every living thing, because his mercy is eternal; Praise the God of heaven, for his mercy endures forever; Praise the Lord of lords, for his mercy endures forever. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Quóniam in ætérnum misericórdia eius. Ant. Hymnum † cantáte nobis de cánticis Sion. |
For his mercy is eternal. Ant. Sing us songs of Zion. |
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| Super flúmina Babylónis, illic sédimus et flévimus : * cum recordarémur Sion : In salícibus in médio eius, * suspéndimus órgana nostra. Quia illic interrogavérunt nos, qui captívos duxérunt nos, * verba cantiónum : Et qui abduxérunt nos : * Hymnum cantáte nobis de cánticis Sion. Quómodo cantábimus cánticum Dómini * in terra aliéna ? Si oblítus fúero tui, Ierúsalem,* oblivióni detur déxtera mea. Adhæreat lingua mea fáucibus meis, * si non memínero tui : Si non proposúero Ierúsalem, * in princípio lætítiæ meæ. Memor esto, Dómine, filiórum Edom, * in die Ierúsalem : Qui dicunt : Exinaníte, exinaníte * usque ad fundaméntum in ea. Fília Babylónis mísera : * beátus, qui retríbuet tibi retributiónem tuam, quam retribuísti nobis. Beátus, qui tenébit, * et allídet párvulos tuos ad petram. Glória Patri... |
By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept, remembering Zion. On the willows of its valleys we hung our harps. For there our conquerors asked us to let them hear our hymns; Those who had abducted us said: "Sing us a song of Zion! How can we sing the Lord's song in a foreign land? If I ever forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand also be forgotten! May my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I stop thinking about you, If I don't put Jerusalem at the top of my list of joys! Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom, when, in the day of Jerusalem's calamities, They said, "Destroy it, destroy it to its foundations!" Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, blessed is he who repays you for the evil you have done to us! Blessed is he who seizes your little children and crushes them to the stone! Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Hymnum cantáte nobis de cánticis Sion. Ant. In conspéctu † Angelórum psallam tibi, Deus meus. |
Ant. Sing us songs of Zion. Ant. In the presence of your Angels, I will sing to you, my God. |
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Psalm 137
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| Confitébor tibi, Dómine, in toto corde meo : * quóniam audísti verba oris mei. In conspéctu Angelórum psallam tibi: * adorábo ad templum sanctum tuum, et confitébor nómini tuo. Super misericórdia tua, et veritáte tua : * quóniam magnificásti super omne, nomen sanctum tuum. In quacúmque die invocávero te, exáudi me: * multiplicábis in ánima mea virtútem. Confiteántur tibi, Dómine, omnes reges terræ : * quia audiérunt ómnia verba oris tui : Et cantent in viis Dómini: * quóniam magna est glória Dómini. Quóniam excélsus Dóminus, et humília réspicit : * et alta a longe cognóscit. Si ambulávero in médio tribulatiónis, vivificábis me: † et super iram inimicórum meórum extendísti manum tuam, * et salvum me fecit déxtera tua. Dóminus retríbuet pro me : † Dómine, misericórdia tua in sæculum : * ópera mánuum tuárum ne despícias. Glória Patri... |
Lord, I want to praise you with all my heart, for you have heard the prayer of my mouth; I want to sing to you on the harp in the presence of the angels, prostrate myself in your holy temple and celebrate your name, Because of your mercy and your faithfulness, because you have glorified your holy name above all else. The day I called on you, you answered me, you gave my soul strength and courage. May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord, when they hear the oracles of your mouth! Let them praise the ways of the Lord, for the glory of the Lord is great! For the Lord sits in the highest heaven and sees the humble and knows the proud from afar. If I am in distress, you restore my life; you stretch out your hand to stop the anger of my enemies, and your right hand saves me. The Lord will continue to defend me. Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not abandon the work of your hands! Glory to the Father... |
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During the year :
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| Ant. In conspéctu Angelórum psallam tibi, Deus meus. | Ant. In the presence of your Angels, I will sing to you, my God. |
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Easter time :
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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Chapter
II Cor 1:3-4
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| Benedíctus Deus, et Pater Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, † Pater misericordiárum, et Deus totíus consolatiónis, * qui consolátur nos in omni tribulatióne nostra. | Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Short answer
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| Benedícam Dóminum * in omni témpore (bis) V. Semper laus eius in ore meo. * In omni... Glória... Benedícam... |
I will bless the Lord * at all times (bis) V. His praise will always be on my lips. * At all times. Glory to the Father... I will bless... |
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Anthem
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| Cæli Deus sanctíssime, Qui lúcidum centrum poli Candóre pingis ígneo, Augens decóro lúmine : Quarto die qui flámmeam Solis rotam constítuens, Lunæ minístras órdinem, Vagósque cursus síderum : Ut nóctibus, vel lúmini Diremptiónis términum, Primórdiis et ménsium Signum dares notíssimum ; Illúmina cor hóminum, Abstérge sordes méntium : Resólve culpæ vínculum : Evérte moles críminum. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
Most holy God in heaven, And paint with lines of fire The luminous centre of the heavens, Making it clearer and more beautiful, You do on the fourth day, The blazing globe of the sun, You set the course of the moon, And the wandering march of the stars : So the nights, so the days, Receive their limit from you, And at the beginning of each month Are marked with a certain sign ; Illuminate the hearts of men, Wash away the defilement of souls, Break the chains of sin, Take away the weight of our crimes. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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V. Dirigátur, Dómine, orátio mea. R. Sicut incénsum in conspéctu |
V. Let my prayer be lifted up to you, Lord. R. Like incense in your presence. |
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Antiphon of the Magnificat
Lk 1:48-49
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| Respéxit Dóminus † humilitátem meam, et fecit in me magna, qui potens est. | The Lord has seen my lowliness and has done great things in me, he who is mighty. |
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Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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| Magníficat * ánima mea Dóminum : Et exsultávit spíritus meus * in Deo, salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ : * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est : * et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericórdia eius a progénie in progénies * timéntibus eum. Fecit poténtiam in brácchio suo : * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede, * et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis : * et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Israel, púerum suum,* recordátus misericórdiæ suæ. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham, et semini eius in sæcula. Glória Patri... |
My soul glorifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Because he has seen the lowliness of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed, Because the Almighty has done great things in me, and holy is his name. His mercy is poured out from age to age on those who fear him. He stretched out the strength of his arm; he scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has put down the mighty from their thrones and raised up the lowly; He filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. He took care of Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, As he promised our fathers, in favour of Abraham and his descendants, for ever. Glory to the Father... |
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After the hymn, the antiphon is repeated, and then we say:
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. |
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. |
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out loud; at the end we say:
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray |
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The prayer for the day is said. Then, if appropriate, the memory of a feast that would have vespers on the same day is recalled. After the last prayer, we add :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
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THURSDAY VESPERS
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum mefestína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternity glory. |
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During the year :
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| Ant. Dómine, † probásti me, et cognovísti me. | Ant. Lord, you have tested me and you know me. |
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Psalm 138
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| Dómine, probásti me, et cognovísti me: * tu cognovísti sessiónem meam, et resurrectiónem meam. Intellexísti cogitatiónes meas de longe : * sémitam meam et funículum meum investigásti. Et omnes vias meas prævidísti : * quia non est sermo in lingua mea. Ecce, Dómine, tu cognovísti ómnia, novíssima et antíqua : * tu formásti me, et posuísti super me manum tuam. Mirábilis facta est sciéntia tua ex me : * confortáta est, et non pótero ad eam. Quo ibo a spíritu tuo ? * et quo a fácie tua fúgiam ? Si ascéndero in cælum, tu illic es : * si descéndero in inférnum, ades. Si súmpsero pennas meas dilúculo, * et habitávero in extrémis maris : Etenim illuc manus tua dedúcet me: * et tenébit me déxtera tua. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
Lord, you have tested me and you know me. You know me when I sit down and when I stand up; You see my thoughts from afar. You observe my paths and my ways, And all my ways are known to you beforehand. My word has not yet reached my lips, and yet you know it in its entirety. New things and old things are equally present to you. You formed me, and your mighty hand is upon me. Such a marvellous science is beyond my reach; it is too high for me to reach. Where can I go to escape your mind? Where can I flee to escape your gaze? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I descend to Hades, there you are! If I take the wings of the dawn, and go to live on the edge of the sea, Here again it is your hand that will lead me, your right hand that will seize me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 138
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| Et dixi : Fórsitan ténebræ conculcábunt me : * et nox illuminátio mea in delíciis meis. Quia ténebræ non obscurabúntur a te, † et nox sicut dies illuminábitur : * sicut ténebræ eius, ita et lumen eius. Quia tu possedísti renes meos : * suscepísti me de útero matris meæ. Confitébor tibi, quia terribíliter magnificátus es: † mirabília ópera tua, * et ánima mea cognóscit nimis. Non est occultátum os meum a te, quod fecísti in occúlto: * et substántia mea in inferióribus terræ. Imperféctum meum vidérunt óculi tui, † et in libro tuo omnes scribéntur: * dies formabúntur, et nemo in eis. Mihi autem nimis honorificáti sunt amíci tui, Deus : * nimis confortátus est principátus eórum. Dinumerábo eos, et super arénam multiplicabúntur: * exsurréxi, et adhuc sum tecum. Si occíderis, Deus, peccatóres :* viri sánguinum, declináte a me : Quia dícitis in cogitatióne : * Accípient in vanitáte civitátes tuas. Nonne qui odérunt te, Dómine, óderam? * et super inimícos tuos tabescébam? Perfécto ódio óderam illos : * et inimíci facti sunt mihi. Proba me, Deus, et scito cor meum : * intérroga me, et cognósce sémitas meas. Et vide, si via iniquitátis in me est : * et deduc me in via ætérna. Glória Patri... |
If I say: "At least the darkness will cover me", the night illuminates in your eyes the pleasures that I thought I was hiding there; For the darkness is not dark for you; for you the night shines like the day, and the darkness like the light. You formed my loins and protected me from my mother's womb. I thank you that in creating me you have shown marvellous power; your works are admirable, and my soul is pleased to acknowledge it. My body was not hidden from you when I was formed in secret, when my substance developed in the depths of the earth. I was but a shapeless germ, and your eyes saw me, and on your book were all written the days you had destined for me, before any of them were yet. God, how delightful your thoughts seem to me! How many and varied are the designs of your wisdom! If I want to count them, they outnumber the grains of sand in the sea; I wake up and I'm still with you. God, will you not destroy the wicked? Men of blood, depart from me! They speak of you in a criminal manner, they insult your name, they, your enemies! Should I not, Lord, hate those who hate you, abhor those who wage war against you? Yes, I hate them completely, I regard them as my own enemies. Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know the innermost recesses of my thoughts. See if I walk in the way of evil, and lead me in the path of eternal life. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Dómine, probásti me, et cognovísti me. | Ant. Lord, you probe the depths of my being and you know me. |
| Ant. A viro iníquo † líbera me, Dómine. | Ant. Deliver me, O Lord, from the man of sin. |
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Psalm 139
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| Eripe me, Dómine, ab hómine malo : * a viro iníquo éripe me. Qui cogitavérunt iniquitátes in corde : * tota die constituébant prœlia. Acuérunt linguas suas sicut serpéntis : * venénum áspidum sub lábiis eórum. Custódi me, Dómine, de manu peccatóris : * et ab homínibus iníquis éripe me, Qui cogitavérunt supplantáre gressus meos. * Abscondérunt supérbi láqueum mihi : Et funes extendérunt in láqueum : * iuxta iter scándalum posuérunt mihi. Dixi Dómino: Deus meus es tu : * exáudi, Dómine, vocem deprecatiónis meæ. Dómine, Dómine, virtus salútis meæ : * obumbrásti super caput meum in die belli. Ne tradas me, Dómine, a desidério meo peccatóri: † cogitavérunt contra me, * ne derelínquas me, ne forte exalténtur. Caput circúitus eórum : * labor labiórum ipsórum opériet eos. Cadent super eos carbónes, † in ignem deícies eos : * in misériis non subsístent. Vir linguósus non dirigétur in terra : * virum iniústum mala cápient in intéritu. Cognóvi, quia fáciet Dóminus iudícium ínopis : * et vindíctam páuperum. Verúmtamen iusti confitebúntur nómini tuo : * et habitábunt recti cum vultu tuo. Glória Patri... |
Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man; defend me from the man of injustice and violence. They devise evil designs in their hearts; they never cease to stir up war against me. They sharpen their tongues like snakes' tongues, they have the venom of asps under their lips. Lord, keep me from the hands of sinners, and defend me against men of violence, Who plan to bring me down. The proud hide traps beneath my feet, They set up traps to catch me, they lay snares along my path. I said to the Lord, You are my God; hear, O Lord, the voice of my supplications. O Lord, my God, you are my mighty helper, covering my head in the day of battle. Lord, do not turn a deaf ear to my prayer or hand me over to a sinner. They have plotted my downfall; do not abandon me, lest they triumph. May the iniquity of their lips fall on the heads of those who besiege me! May burning coals be shaken down upon them! May God throw them into the fire, into an abyss of misery from which they will never rise again! No, the slanderer will not prosper on earth; misfortune will seize the man of violence and lead him to his ruin. I know that the Lord will do justice to the needy and defend the poor. Yes, the righteous will praise your name, and the upright will dwell before your face. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. A viro iníquo líbera me, Dómine. | Ant. Deliver me, O Lord, from the man of sin. |
| Ant. Dómine, † clamávi ad te, exáudi me. | Ant. Lord, I cry to you, hear me. |
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Psalm 140
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| Dómine, clamávi ad te, exáudi me: * inténde voci meæ, cum clamávero ad te. Dirigátur orátio mea sicut incénsum in conspéctu tuo: * elevátio mánuum meárum sacrifícium vespertínum. Pone, Dómine, custódiam ori meo : * et óstium circumstántiæ lábiis meis. Non declínes cor meum in verba malítiæ, * ad excusándas excusatiónes in peccátis. Cum homínibus operántibus iniquitátem : * et non communicábo cum eléctis eórum. Corrípiet me iustus in misericórdia, et increpábit me : * óleum autem peccatóris non impínguet caput meum. Quóniam adhuc et orátio mea in beneplácitis eórum. * Absórpti sunt iuncti petræ iúdices eórum : Audient verba mea, quóniam potuérunt. * Sicut crassitúdo terræ erúpta est super terram. Dissipáta sunt ossa nostra secus inférnum. † Quia ad te, Dómine, óculi mei: * in te sperávi, non áuferas ánimam meam. Custódi me a láqueo, quem statuérunt mihi: * et a scándalis operántium iniquitátem. Cadent in retiáculo eius peccatóres : * singuláriter sum ego, donec tránseam. Glória Patri... |
Lord, I cry out to you, hear me; give ear to my voice when I call on you. Let my prayer rise before you like incense; let my hands be lifted up to you like the evening sacrifice. Set a watch, O Lord, at my mouth, a sentry at the door of my lips. Let not my heart be inclined to evil, and make vain excuses for sin; I don't want to have anything in common with men of iniquity, nor to take part in their feasts. Let the righteous rebuke me with charity, let him reproach me, that is my joy; but never will the oil of sinners perfume my head. I will oppose their perfidious designs with prayer. Soon their leaders will be hurled over the rocks, And you will see how powerful my prayers are with the Lord. Just as the ploughman breaks up the clods of earth on the ground to sow the seed, So our bones are scattered on the brink of Sheol. For I look to you, O Lord my God; I hope in you, do not forsake me! Preserve me from the snares they lay for me, from the snares of those who commit iniquity. Let the sinners fall into their own nets and let me be the only one to escape! Glory to the Father... |
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| Ant. Dómine, clamávi ad te, exáudi me. | Ant. Lord, I cry to you, hear me. |
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Easter time :
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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| Benedíctus Deus, et Pater Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, † Pater misericordiárum, et Deus totíus consolatiónis, * qui consolátur nos in omni tribulatióne nostra. | Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Short answer
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| Benedícam Dóminum * in omni témpore (bis) V. Semper laus eius in ore meo. * In omni... Glória... Benedícam... |
I will bless the Lord * at all times (bis) V. His praise will always be on my lips. * At all times. Glory to the Father... I will bless... |
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Anthem
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| Magnæ Deus poténtiæ, Qui ex aquis ortum genus Partim remíttis gúrgiti, Partim levas in áera. Demérsa lymphis ímprimens, Subvécta cælis írrigans : Ut stirpe una pródita, Divérsa rápiant loca : Largíre cunctis sérvulis, Quos mundat unda Sánguinis, Nescíre lapsus críminum, Nec ferre mortis tædium. Ut culpa nullum déprimat : Nullum levet iactántia : Elísa mens ne cóncidat : Eláta mens ne córruat. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
God of power and greatness Which, of the species born in water, Leave some in the abyss, And in the air, lift the others. Driving them into the waves, Transporting them to heaven: From a common stock, They take over various locations. Give to all your servants, May your Blood wash over you, Ignoring the guilty fall And the sadness of death. Let no one be crushed by his mistake, Pride lifts no one up, Lest the soul be overwhelmed and shattered, Let not the soul fall. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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V. Dirigátur, Dómine, orátio mea. R. Sicut incénsum in conspéctu tuo. |
V. Let my prayer be lifted up to you, Lord. R. Like incense in your presence. |
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Antiphon of the Magnificat
Lk 1:51-52
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| Fac, Deus, poténtiam † in brácchio tuo: dispérde supérbos, et exálta húmiles. | Deploy, O God, the strength of your power and exalt the humble. |
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Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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| Magníficat * ánima mea Dóminum : Et exsultávit spíritus meus * in Deo, salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ : * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est : * et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericórdia eius a progénie in progénies * timéntibus eum. Fecit poténtiam in brácchio suo : * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede, * et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis : * et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Israel, púerum suum,* recordátus misericórdiæ suæ. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham, et semini eius in sæcula. Glória Patri... |
My soul glorifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Because he has seen the lowliness of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed, Because the Almighty has done great things in me, and holy is his name. His mercy is poured out from age to age on those who fear him. He stretched out the strength of his arm; he scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has put down the mighty from their thrones and raised up the lowly; He filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. He took care of Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, As he promised our fathers, in favour of Abraham and his descendants, for ever. Glory to the Father... |
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After the hymn, the antiphon is repeated, and then we say:
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. |
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. |
| Pater noster... | Our Father... |
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out loud; at the end we say:
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| R. Sed líbera nos a malo. | R. But deliver us from evil. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray |
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The prayer for the day is said. Then, if appropriate, the memory of a feast that would have vespers on the same day is recalled. After the last prayer, we add :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
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FRIDAY VESPERS
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum mefestína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternity glory. |
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| Ant. Pórtio mea, Dómine, † sit in terra vivéntium. | Ant. My portion, O Lord, is in the land of the living. |
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In Eastertide, the four psalms are said under this single antiphon:
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| Ant. Allelúia, † allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. |
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Psalm 141
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| Voce mea ad Dóminum clamávi : * voce mea ad Dóminum deprecátus sum : Effúndo in conspéctu eius oratiónem meam, * et tribulatiónem meam ante ipsum pronúntio. In deficiéndo ex me spíritum meum, * et tu cognovísti sémitas meas. In via hac, qua ambulábam, * abscondérunt láqueum mihi. Considerábam ad déxteram, et vidébam : * et non erat, qui cognósceret me. Périit fuga a me, * et non est, qui requírat ánimam meam. Clamávi ad te, Dómine, † dixi: Tu es spes mea, * pórtio mea in terra vivéntium. Inténde ad deprecatiónem meam : * quia humiliátus sum nimis. Líbera me a persequéntibus me : * quia confortáti sunt super me. Educ de custódia ánimam meam ad confiténdum nómini tuo : * me exspéctant iusti, donec retríbuas mihi. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
I will lift up my voice to the Lord and cry out; I will lift up my voice to the Lord and beseech him. I pour out my prayer in his presence; before him I make known my distress. When my spirit fails me, my courage revives at the thought that you know my paths; You know that my enemies have hidden traps along the way to catch me. I look to my right, I look around, and nobody recognises me; I have no means of escape, no one cares for my soul. I cry to you, O Lord; I say, You are my hope, my portion in the land of the living. Give ear to my prayer, for I am excessively unhappy; Save me from those who pursue me, for they are stronger than I am. Take my soul out of this prison, so that I may celebrate your name. The righteous are waiting, their eyes fixed on me, until you take up my cause. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
| Ant. Pórtio mea, Dómine, sit in terra vivéntium. | Ant. My portion, O Lord, is in the land of the living. |
| Ant. Benedíctus † Dóminus, Deus meus. | Ant. Blessed art thou, O Lord, my God. |
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Psalm 143
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| Benedíctus Dóminus, Deus meus, qui docet manus meas ad prœlium, * et dígitos meos ad bellum. Misericórdia mea, et refúgium meum : * suscéptor meus, et libe- rátor meus : Protéctor meus, et in ipso sperávi : * qui subdit pópulum meum sub me. Dómine, quid est homo, quia innotuísti ei? * aut fílius hóminis, quia réputas eum ? Homo vanitáti símilis factus est : * dies eius sicut umbra prætéreunt. Dómine, inclína cælos tuos, et descénde : * tange montes, et fumigábunt. Fúlgura coruscatiónem, et dissipábis eos : * emítte sagíttas tuas, et conturbábis eos. Emítte manum tuam de alto, † éripe me, et líbera me de aquis multis: * de manu filiórum alienórum : Quorum os locútum est vanitátem : * et déxtera eórum, déxtera iniquitátis. Glória Patri... |
Blessed be the Lord my God, who has trained my hands to fight and my fingers to war! He is my benefactor and my refuge, my defender and my liberator, And my shield; it is in him that I hope; it is he who has placed all my people under my laws. Lord, what is man, that you have made yourself known to him? The son of man, that you care for him? Man is like a breath; his days pass like a shadow. Lord, lower the heavens and come down; touch the mountains and let them burn. Shine your lightning and scatter your enemies; shoot your arrows and rout them. Stretch out your powerful hand from on high; deliver me and save me from great waters, from the hand of the sons of strangers, Whose mouth speaks lies, and whose right hand is a right hand of perjury. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 143
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| Deus, cánticum novum cantábo tibi : * in psaltério decachórdo psallam tibi. Qui das salútem régibus : * qui redemísti David, servum tuum, de gládio malígno : éripe me, Et érue me de manu filiórum alienórum, † quorum os locútum est vanitátem : * et déxtera eórum, déxtera iniquitátis. Quorum fílii, sicut novéllæ plantatiónes * in iuventúte sua. Fíliæ eórum compósitæ : * circumornátæ ut similitúdo templi. Promptuária eórum plena, * eructántia ex hoc in illud. Oves eórum fœtósæ, abundántes in egréssibus suis : * boves eórum crassæ. Non est ruína macériæ, neque tránsitus : * neque clamor in platéis eórum. Beátum dixérunt pópulum, cui hæc sunt : * beátus pópulus, cuius Dóminus Deus eius. Glória Patri... |
God, I will sing you a new song, I will praise you on the ten-stringed lute, You who give victory to kings, who save your servant David from the murderous sword. Deliver me and save me from the hand of the sons of strangers, whose mouth speaks lies and whose right hand is a right hand of perjury. Their sons, like young plants, grow in the sap of their youth; Their daughters are adorned, like a temple, with rich ornaments. Their granaries are always full of all kinds of provisions; Their fertile ewes multiply by the thousands in their pastures. Their heifers are vigorous. There is no breach in their walls to allow the enemy through; never a cry of alarm in their public squares. Happy are the people who enjoy these goods; happy above all are the people whose God is the Lord! Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Benedíctus Dóminus, Deus meus. | Ant. Blessed art thou, O Lord, my God. |
| Ant. Per síngulos dies † benedícam te, Dómine. | Ant. I will bless you every day, O Lord. |
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Psalm 144
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| Exaltábo te, Deus meus, rex : * et benedícam nómini tuo in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi. Per síngulos dies benedícam tibi : * et laudábo nomen tuum in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi. Magnus Dóminus, et laudábilis nimis : * et magnitúdinis eius non est finis. Generátio et generátio laudábit ópera tua : * et poténtiam tuam pronuntiábunt. Magnificéntiam glóriæ sanctitátis tuæ loquéntur : * et mirabília tua narrábunt. Et virtútem terribílium tuórum dicent: * et magnitúdinem tuam narrábunt. Memóriam abundántiæ suavitátis tuæ eructábunt : * et iustítia tua exsultábunt. Miserátor et miséricors Dóminus : * pátiens et multum miséricors. Suávis Dóminus univérsis : * et miseratiónes eius super ómnia ópera eius. Glória Patri... |
I want to exalt you, O my God, O King, and bless your name forever and ever. I want to bless you every day and celebrate your name forever and ever. The Lord is great and worthy of all praise; his greatness is infinite. From age to age they will praise your works, they will proclaim the wonders of your power; They will tell of the glorious splendour of your holiness, they will sing of your dazzling wonders; They will talk of your awesome power, they will tell of your greatness; The memory of your immense goodness will be proclaimed and your justice exalted. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and gracious. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy extends to all his creatures. Glory to the Father... |
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During the year :
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| Ant. Per síngulos dies benedícam te, Dómine. | Ant. I will bless you every day, O Lord. |
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Easter time :
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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During the year at public holidays:
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II Cor 1, 3-4
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| Benedíctus Deus, et Pater Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, † Pater misericordiárum, et Deus totíus consolatiónis, * qui consolátur nos in omni tribulatióne nostra. | Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations. |
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| Benedícam Dóminum * in omni témpore (bis) V. Semper laus eius in ore meo. * In omni... Glória... Benedícam... |
I will bless the Lord * at all times (bis) V. His praise will always be on my lips. * In all times... Glory to the Father... I will bless... |
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Anthem
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| Plasmátor hóminis Deus, Qui cuncta solus órdinans, Humum iubes prodúcere Reptántis et feræ genus : Qui magna rerum córpora, Dictu iubéntis vívida, Ut sérviant per órdinem, Subdens dedísti hómini : Repélle a servis tuis, Quidquid per immundítiam, Aut móribus se súggerit, Aut áctibus se intérserit. Da gaudiórum præmia, Da gratiárum múnera : Dissólve litis víncula, Astrínge pacis fœdera. Præsta, Pater piíssime, Patríque compar Unice, Cum Spíritu Paráclito Regnans per omne sæculum. Amen. |
God, the creator of man, Who alone disposes of everything, At your command come out of the ground The reptile and the wild beast. You have submitted to man, To serve him properly, Beings of imposing mass, To which your word has given life. Keep your servants away Which, because of our impurity, It's creeping into our customs, Or insinuates itself into our actions. Reward us with heavenly joys, Present us with your graces, Break the knots of discord, Tighten the bonds of peace. Hear us, most gracious Father, And you, the One equal to the Father, With the consoling Spirit, Reigning forever and ever. Amen. |
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V. Dirigátur, Dómine, orátio mea. R. Sicut incénsum in conspéctu |
V. Let my prayer be lifted up to you, Lord. R. Like incense in your presence. |
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Antiphon of the Magnificat
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| Depósuit poténtes, † Sanctos persequéntes : et exaltávit húmiles, Christum confiténtes. | He dethroned the powerful who persecuted the saints, and exalted the humble who confessed Christ. |
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Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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| Magníficat * ánima mea Dóminum : Et exsultávit spíritus meus * in Deo, salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ : * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est : * et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericórdia eius a progénie in progénies * timéntibus eum. Fecit poténtiam in brácchio suo : * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede, * et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis : * et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Israel, púerum suum,* recordátus misericórdiæ suæ. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham, et semini eius in sæcula. Glória Patri... |
My soul glorifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Because he has seen the lowliness of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed, Because the Almighty has done great things in me, and holy is his name. His mercy is poured out from age to age on those who fear him. He stretched out the strength of his arm; he scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has put down the mighty from their thrones and raised up the lowly; He filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. He took care of Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, As he promised our fathers, in favour of Abraham and his descendants, for ever. Glory to the Father... |
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After the hymn, the antiphon is repeated, and then we say:
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. |
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. |
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray |
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The prayer for the day is said. Then, if appropriate, the memory of a feast that would have vespers on the same day is recalled. After the last prayer, we add :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
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SATURDAY VESPERS
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V. Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde. R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum mefestína. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. Hallelujah. |
V. God, help me. R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Hallelujah. |
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From Septuagesima onwards, the Allelúia is replaced by :
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| Laus tibi, Dómine, Rex ætérnæ glóriæ. | Praise be to you, Lord, King of eternity glory. |
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Psalm 144
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| Confiteántur tibi, Dómine, ómnia ópera tua : * et sancti tui benedícant tibi. Glóriam regni tui dicent: * et poténtiam tuam loquéntur : Ut notam fáciant fíliis hóminum poténtiam tuam : * et glóriam magnificéntiæ regni tui. Regnum tuum regnum ómnium sæculórum : * et dominátio tua in omni generatióne et generatiónem. Fidélis Dóminus in ómnibus verbis suis : * et sanctus in ómnibus opéribus suis. Allevat Dóminus omnes qui córruunt : * et érigit omnes elísos. Oculi ómnium in te sperant, Dó- mine : * et tu das escam illórum in témpore opportúno. Aperis tu manum tuam : * et imples omne ánimal benedictióne. Iustus Dóminus in ómnibus viis suis : * et sanctus in ómnibus opéribus suis. Prope est Dóminus ómnibus invocántibus eum : * ómnibus invocántibus eum in veritáte. Voluntátem timéntium se fáciet: † et deprecatiónem eórum exáudiet, * et salvos fáciet eos. Custódit Dóminus omnes diligéntes se : * et omnes peccatóres dispérdet. Laudatiónem Dómini loquétur os meum : * et benedícat omnis caro nómini sancto eius in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
May all your works praise you, Lord, and may your pious servants bless you! Let them declare the glory of your reign and proclaim your sovereign power, To make known to the children of men your power and the glorious splendour of your reign. Your reign is the reign of all ages, and your empire endures from age to age. The Lord is faithful in all he says and holy in all he does. The Lord lifts up all those who fall, he straightens up all those who are broken. The eyes of all beings are waiting to look to you, and you give them their food in due course. You open your hand and fill everything that breathes with your goods. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and holy in all his works. The Lord is near to all those who call upon him, to all those who call upon him with a sincere heart. He fulfils the desires of those who fear him; he hears their prayers and saves them. The Lord guards all those who love him, and destroys all sinners. Let my mouth declare the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
| Ant. Regnum tuum, Dómine, regnum ómnium sæculórum. | Ant. Your reign, Lord, is an eternal reign. |
| Ant. Laudábo † Deum meum in vita mea. | Ant. I will praise my God all my life. |
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Psalm 145
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| Lauda, ánima mea, Dóminum,† laudábo Dóminum in vita mea : * psallam Deo meo, quámdiu fúero. Nolíte confídere in princípibus : * in fíliis hóminum, in quibus non est salus. Exíbit spíritus eius, et revertétur in terram suam : * in illa die períbunt omnes cogitatiónes eórum. Beátus, cuius Deus Iacob adiútor eius, † spes eius in Dómino Deo ipsíus : * qui fecit cælum et terram, mare et ómnia, quæ in eis sunt. Qui custódit veritátem in sæculum, † facit iudícium iniúriam patiéntibus : * dat escam esuriéntibus. Dóminus solvit compedítos : * Dóminus illúminat cæcos. Dóminus érigit elísos, * Dóminus díligit iustos. Dóminus custódit ádvenas, † pupíllum et víduam suscípiet : * et vias peccatórum dispérdet. Regnábit Dóminus in sæcula, Deus tuus, Sion, * in generatiónem et generatiónem. Glória Patri... |
Praise the Lord, O my soul! All my life I want to praise the Lord, until my last day I want to sing to my God. Put not your trust in princes, nor in the children of men, who cannot save. Their breath is gone, and they return to their dust, and that same day their vain plans vanish. Blessed is the man who trusts in the God of Jacob, who puts his hope in the Lord his God. The Lord made heaven and earth, the sea and all that is in it. He is forever faithful in his words; he gives justice to the oppressed and food to the hungry. The Lord delivers the captives; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord lifts up the broken; the Lord loves the righteous; The Lord protects strangers and defends the fatherless and the widow, but he destroys the ways of sinners. The Lord reigns for ever; your God, O Zion, endures from age to age. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Laudábo Deum meum in vita mea. | Ant. I will praise my God all my life. |
| Ant. Deo nostro † iucúnda sit laudátio. | Ant. May our praise be acceptable to our God. |
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Psalm 146
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| Laudáte Dóminum quóniam prime est psalmus : * Deo nostro sit iucúnda, decoráque laudátio. Ædíficans Ierúsalem Dóminus : * dispersiónes Israélis congregábit. Qui sanat contrítos corde : * et álligat contritiónes eórum. Qui númerat multitúdinem stellárum : * et ómnibus eis nómina vocat. Magnus Dóminus noster, et magna virtus eius : * et sapiéntiæ eius non est númerus. Suscípiens mansuétos Dóminus : * humílians autem peccatóres usque ad terram. Præcínite Dómino in confessióne : * psállite Deo nostro in cíthara. Qui óperit cælum núbibus : * et parat terræ plúviam. Qui prodúcit in móntibus fenum : * et herbam servitúti hóminum. Qui dat iuméntis escam ipsórum : * et pullis corvórum invocántibus eum. Non in fortitúdine equi voluntátem habébit : * nec in tíbiis viri beneplácitum erit ei. Beneplácitum est Dómino super timéntes eum : * et in eis, qui sperant super misericórdia eius. Glória Patri... |
Praise the Lord, for it is good to sing of him on the harp; let praise be pleasing to our God, let it be worthy of him! The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem and gathers the scattered people of Israel. He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. He knows the number of stars and calls them all by name. Our Lord is great, his power is infinite and his understanding knows no bounds. The Lord helps the humble and the meek, but he brings sinners to the ground. Sing to the Lord a song of thanksgiving; praise our God on the harp. He covers the heavens with clouds and prepares the rain to fertilise the earth. He makes the grass grow on the mountains, and plants for human use. He feeds the flocks and the young ravens that cry out to him. It is not in the vigour of the horse that he takes pleasure, nor in the legs of the man that he finds pleasure. The Lord delights in those who fear him and in those who hope in his goodness. Glory to the Father... |
| Ant. Deo nostro iucúnda sit laudátio. | Ant. May our praise be acceptable to our God. |
| Ant. Lauda, † Ierúsalem, Dóminum. | Ant. Jerusalem, praise the Lord. |
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| Lauda, Ierúsalem, Dóminum :* lauda Deum tuum, Sion. Quóniam confortávit seras portárum tuárum : * benedíxit fíliis tuis in te. Qui pósuit fines tuos pacem : * et ádipe fruménti sátiat te. Qui emíttit elóquium suum terræ : * velóciter currit sermo eius. Qui dat nivem sicut lanam : * nébulam sicut cínerem spargit. Mittit crystállum suam sicut buccéllas : * ante fáciem frígoris eius quis sustinébit ? Emíttet verbum suum, et liquefáciet ea : * flabit spíritus eius, et fluent aquæ. Qui annúntiat verbum suum Iacob : * iustítias et iudícia sua Israel. Non fecit táliter omni natióni : * et iudícia sua non manifestávit eis. Glória Patri... |
Jerusalem, praise the Lord; Zion, praise your God. He has strengthened the bolts on your doors and blessed your sons within your walls. He makes peace on your borders; he satisfies you with the flower of wheat. He sends his orders to the earth; his word runs with speed. He makes the snow fall like a white fleece, he scatters the frost like ashes. He throws out his ice cubes in pieces; who can stand up to his frost? He sends his word, and it melts them; his wind blows, and the waters begin to flow again. It was he who revealed his word to Jacob, his laws and his precepts to Israel. He did not do the same for the other nations; he did not make his precepts known to them. Glory be to the Father... |
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Easter time :
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| Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. | Ant. Allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. |
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Chapter
Romans 11:33
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| O altitúdo divitiárum sapiéntiæ et sciéntiæ Dei: † quam incomprehensibília sunt iudícia eius, * et investigábiles viæ eius! | O the inexhaustible depth of God's wisdom and knowledge! How unfathomable are his judgements and how incomprehensible his ways! R. Let us give thanks to God. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Short answer
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| Magnus Dóminus noster, * et magna virtus eius. (bis) V. Et sapiéntiæ eius non est númerus. * Et magna... Glória Patri... Magnus... |
Great is our God, * and great is his power. (encore) V. And his wisdom is without measure. * And great is... Glory to the Father... Great is our God... |
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Anthem
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| Olux, beáta Trínitas, Et principális Unitas : Iam sol recédit ígneus, Infúnde lumen córdibus. Te mane laudum cármine, Te deprecémur véspere : Te nostra supplex glória Per cuncta laudet sæcula Deo Patri sit glória, Eiúsque soli Fílio, Cum Spíritu Paráclito, Et nunc, et in perpetuum. Amen. |
Light, Blessed Trinity, Who are sovereign Unity, The blazing sun retreats: Put the light in our hearts. It's you we sing in the morning, We pray to you in the evening; It's you who, for all eternity, Our prayer of glory is one of praise. Glory to God the Father, Glory to his only Son, With the consoling Spirit, Now and for all eternity. Amen. |
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V. Vespertína orátio ascéndat ad te, Dómine. R. Et descéndat super nos misericórdia tua. |
V. May our evening prayer rise to you, Lord. R. And may your mercy descend upon us. |
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Antiphon of the Magnificat
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Proper antiphon, except on Saturdays after Epiphany, when the following antiphon is said:
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| Suscépit Deus † Israel, púerum suum : sicut locútus est ad Abraham, et semen eius : exaltáre húmiles usque in sæculum. | God has given Israel his servant, Abraham, and his descendants: he will exalt the humble for all eternity. |
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Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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| Magníficat * ánima mea Dóminum : Et exsultávit spíritus meus * in Deo, salutári meo. Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ : * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes. Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est : * et sanctum nomen eius. Et misericórdia eius a progénie in progénies * timéntibus eum. Fecit poténtiam in brácchio suo : * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui. Depósuit poténtes de sede, * et exaltávit húmiles. Esuriéntes implévit bonis : * et dívites dimísit inánes. Suscépit Israel, púerum suum,* recordátus misericórdiæ suæ. Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham, et semini eius in sæcula. Glória Patri... |
My soul glorifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, Because he has seen the lowliness of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed, Because the Almighty has done great things in me, and holy is his name. His mercy is poured out from age to age on those who fear him. He stretched out the strength of his arm; he scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has put down the mighty from their thrones and raised up the lowly; He filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty-handed. He took care of Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, As he promised our fathers, in favour of Abraham and his descendants, for ever. Glory to the Father... |
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After the hymn, the antiphon is repeated, and then we say:
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V. Kyrie, eléison. R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. |
V. Lord, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. |
| Pater noster... | Our Father... |
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out loud; at the end we say:
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Orémus |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Let's pray |
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The prayer for the day is said. Then, if appropriate, the memory of a feast that would have vespers on the same day is recalled. After the last prayer, we add :
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V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. V. Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace. R. Amen. V. Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum. R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. Amen. |
V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Thanks be to God. V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen. V. May God's help be with us always. R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |
Compline
Every day
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COMPLINES
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Reader:
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Blessing
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Noctem quiétam et finem perféctum
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May Almighty God grant us
a peaceful night and a happy ending. |
| R. Amen. | R. Amen. |
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Short reading
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Fratres : Sóbrii estóte, et vigiláte : † quia adversárius vester diábolus tamquam leo rúgiens círcuit, quærens quem dévoret :* cui resístite fortes in fide.
Tu autem, Dómine, miserére nobis. |
Brethren: Be sober and vigilant, for your adversary the devil prowls around you like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour: resist him with the strength of faith.
And you, Lord, have mercy on us. |
| R. Deo grátias. | R. Let us give thanks to God. |
| V. Adiutórium nostrum in nómine Dómini. | V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. |
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An examination of conscience is made during the Lord's Prayer. Then the hebdomadary recites the Confíteor :
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Confíteor Deo omnipoténti, beátæ Maríæ semper Vírgini, beáto Michaéli Archángelo, beáto Ioánni Baptístæ, sanctis Apóstolis Petro et Paulo, beáto Patri nostro Benedícto, ómnibus Sanctis, et vobis, fratres, quia peccávi nimis cogitatióne, verbo et ópere : mea culpa, mea culpa, mea máxima culpa.
Ideo precor beátam Maríam semper Vírginem, beátum Michaélem Archángelum, beátum Ioánnem Baptístam, sanctos Apóstolos Petrum et Paulum, beátum Patrem nostrum Benedíctum, omnes Sanctos, et vos, fratres, oráre pro me ad Dóminum Deum nostrum. |
I confess to Almighty God, to Blessed Mary ever Virgin, to Saint Michael the Archangel, to Saint John the Baptist, to the holy apostles Peter and Paul, to our Blessed Father Saint Benedict, to all the saints and to you, my brothers, that I have sinned greatly in thought, word and deed; it is my fault, it is my fault, it is my very great fault.
I therefore beg the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Michael the Archangel, St John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, our Blessed Father St Benedict, all the saints and you, my brothers, to pray to the Lord our God for me. |
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Misereátur tui omnípotens Deus et, dimíssis peccátis tuis, perdúcat te ad vitam ætérnam.
R. Amen. |
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May Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive your sins and lead you to eternal life.
R. Amen. |
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The choir then recites the Confíteor:
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Confíteor Deo omnipoténti, beátæ Maríæ semper Vírgini, beáto Michaéli Archángelo, beáto Ioánni Baptístæ, sanctis Apóstolis Petro et Paulo, beáto Patri nostro Benedícto, ómnibus Sanctis, et tibi, Pater, quia peccávi nimis cogitatióne, verbo et ópere : mea culpa, mea culpa, mea máxima culpa.
Ideo precor beátam Maríam semper Vírginem, beátum Michaélem Archángelum, beátum Ioánnem Baptístam, sanctos Apóstolos Petrum et Paulum, beátum Patrem nostrum Benedíctum, omnes Sanctos, et te, Pater, oráre pro me ad Dóminum Deum nostrum. |
I confess to Almighty God, to Blessed Mary ever Virgin, to Saint Michael the Archangel, to Saint John the Baptist, to the holy apostles Peter and Paul, to our Blessed Father Saint Benedict, to all the saints and to you, Father, that I have sinned greatly in my thoughts, words and deeds; it is my fault, it is my fault, it is my very great fault.
That is why I beg the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Michael the Archangel, St John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, our Blessed Father St Benedict, all the saints and you, Father, to pray to the Lord our God for me. |
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Misereátur vestri omnípotens Deus et, dimíssis peccátis vestris, perdúcat vos ad vitam ætérnam.
R. Amen. |
May Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive your sins and lead you to eternal life.
R. Amen. |
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Indulgéntiam, absolutiónem, et remissiónem peccatórum nostrórum tríbuat nobis omnípotens et miséricors Dóminus.
R. Amen. |
May the almighty and merciful Lord give us indulgence, absolution and remission of our sins.
R. Amen. |
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Convérte nos, Deus, salutáris noster.
R. Et avérte iram tuam a nobis. |
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Convert us, O God, our Saviour.
R. And turn your anger away from us. |
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Deus, in adiutórium meum inténde.
R. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína. * Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. * Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. * Allelúia. |
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God, help me.
R. Hasten, Lord, to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. Alleluia. |
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Then the next three psalms are said, without antiphon.
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Psalm 4
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Cum invocárem, exaudívit me Deus iustítiæ meæ : * in tribulatióne dilatásti mihi.
Miserére mei, * et exáudi oratiónem meam. Fílii hóminum, úsquequo gravi corde? * ut quid dilígitis vanitátem, et quæritis mendácium? Et scitóte, quóniam mirificávit Dóminus sanctum suum : * Dóminus exáudiet me, cum clamávero ad eum. Irascímini, et nolíte peccáre : † quæ dícitis in córdibus vestris, * in cubílibus vestris compungímini. Sacrificáte sacrifícium iustítiæ, † et speráte in Dómino. * Multi dicunt: Quis osténdit nobis bona? Signátum est super nos lumen vultus tui, Dómine : * dedísti lætítiam in corde meo. A fructu fruménti, vini et ólei sui * multiplicáti sunt. In pace in idípsum * dórmiam, et requiéscam ; Quóniam tu, Dómine, singuláriter in spe * constituísti me. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen. |
When I call upon him, the God of my justice hears me; when I am in distress, Lord, you put me out into the deep.
Have pity on me, and this time again answer my prayer. Children of men, how long will your hearts be hardened? Why do you love vanity and seek lies? Know that the Lord has done wonders for his saint! The Lord hears me when I cry out to him. Tremble before God and renounce sin; turn over the thoughts of your heart on your bed and repent. Offer sacrifices of righteousness and hope in the Lord. Many say: "Who will show us happiness? The light of your face, Lord, has shone on us like a sign. You have brought joy to my heart, Greater joy than that which the abundance of wheat, wine and oil gives to my enemies. In peace I will lie down and fall asleep at once; For you, Lord, are the only one who makes me secure. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen. |
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Psalm 90
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Qui hábitat in adiutório Altíssimi, * in protectióne Dei cæli commorábitur.
Dicet Dómino : Suscéptor meus es tu, et refúgium meum : * Deus meus, sperábo in eum. Quóniam ipse liberávit me de láqueo venántium, * et a verbo áspero. Scápulis suis obumbrábit tibi :* et sub pennis eius sperábis. Scuto circúmdabit te véritas eius : * non timébis a timóre noctúrno, A sagítta volánte in die, † a negótio perambulánte in ténebris : * ab incúrsu, et dæmónio meridiáno. Cadent a látere tuo mille, † et decem míllia a dextris tuis : * ad te autem non appropinquábit. Verúmtamen óculis tuis considerábis : * et retributiónem peccatórum vidébis. Quóniam tu es, Dómine, spes mea : * Altíssimum posuísti refúgium tuum. Non accédet ad te malum: * et flagéllum non appropinquábit tabernáculo tuo. Quóniam Angelis suis mandávit de te : * ut custódiant te in ómnibus viis tuis. In mánibus portábunt te : * ne forte offéndas ad lápidem pedem tuum. Super áspidem et basilíscum ambulábis : * et conculcábis leónem et dracónem. Quóniam in me sperávit, liberábo eum : * prótegam eum, quóniam cognóvit nomen meum. Clamábit ad me, et ego exáudiam eum : † cum ipso sum in tribulatióne : * erípiam eum et glorificábo eum. Longitúdine diérum replébo eum : * et osténdam illi salutáre meum. Glória Patri... |
He who shelters under the protection of the Most High rests in the shadow of the God of heaven.
He said to the Lord: "You are my defender and my refuge; you are my God in whom I trust. For it is he who delivers me from the net of the hunters and the threats of the wicked. He will cover you with his wings, and under his feathers you will find shelter. His faithfulness will surround you like a shield; you will not have to fear the terrors of the night, Neither the arrow that flies during the day, nor the plots that are hatched in the darkness, nor the attacks of the demon at midday. A thousand shall fall on your left, and ten thousand on your right, and you shall not be harmed. With your eyes alone you will look, and you will see what the wages of the wicked are. For you have said, "You are my hope, O Lord". You have made the Most High your refuge. No evil shall come to you; no plague shall come near your tent. For God has commanded his angels to guard you in all your ways. They will carry you in their hands, lest you strike your foot against the stone. You will tread on the lion and the asp; you will tread on the young lion and the dragon. Because he has put his trust in me, says the Lord, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. He shall call upon me, and I will hear him; and I will be with him in tribulation, to deliver him and to glorify him. I will make his days long, and I will show him my salvation. Glory to the Father... |
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Psalm 133
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Ecce nunc benedícite Dóminum, * omnes servi Dómini :
Qui statis in domo Dómini, * in átriis domus Dei nostri. In nóctibus extóllite manus vestras in sancta, * et benedícite Dóminum. Benedícat te Dóminus ex Sion, * qui fecit cælum et terram. Glória Patri... |
Bless the Lord, all you his servants,
Who serve in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. Lift up your hands to the sanctuary at night and bless the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who made heaven and earth! Glory to the Father... |
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Anthem
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Te lucis ante términum,
Rerum Creátor, póscimus, Ut sólita cleméntia Sis præsul ad custódiam. Procul recédant sómnia, Et nóctium phantásmata ; Hostémque nostrum cómprime, Ne polluántur córpora. Præsta, Pater omnípotens, Per Iesum Christum Dóminum, Qui tecum in perpetuum Regnat cum Sancto Spíritu. Amen. |
It's you, Creator of the world
Let us pray before nightfall: In your customary kindness, Watch over us and keep us. Let dreams fade into the distance And the ghosts of the night ; And suppress our enemy, May our bodies not be defiled. Hear us, Almighty Father, Through Jesus Christ, the Lord, Who with you and the Holy Spirit, Reign forever. Amen. |
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Jeremiah 14:9
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Tu autem in nobis es, Dómine, † et nomen sanctum tuum invocátum est super nos : * ne derelínquas nos, Dómine, Deus noster.
R. Deo grátias. |
You are with us, O Lord, and your holy name has been called upon us: do not abandon us, O Lord our God!
V. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Custódi nos, Dómine, ut pupíllam óculi (T. P. Allelúia.)
R. Sub umbra alárum tuárum prótege nos (T. P. Allelúia.) |
You are with us, O Lord, and your holy name has been called upon us: do not abandon us, O Lord our God!
R. Protect us under the shadow of your wings. (T. P. Alleluia.) |
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Kyrie, eléison.
R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison. Pater noster... |
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Lord, have mercy!
R. Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Our Father... |
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then low, until :
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Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem.
R. Sed líbera nos a malo. V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. Vísita, quæsumus, Dómine, habitatiónem istam, et omnes insídias inimíci ab ea longe repélle : † Angeli tui sancti hábitent in ea, qui nos in pace custódiant ; * et benedíctio tua sit super nos semper. Per Dóminum... R. Amen. V. Dóminus vobíscum. R. Et cum spíritu tuo. V. Benedicámus Dómino. R. Deo grátias. |
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And don't let us succumb to temptation.
R. But deliver us from evil. V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. Please, Lord, visit this dwelling and keep away from it all the snares of the enemy; may your holy Angels dwell there to keep us in peace, and may your blessing always remain upon us. Through our Lord... R. Amen. V. May the Lord be with you. R. And with your mind. V. Bless the Lord. R. Let us give thanks to God. |
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Blessing
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Benedícat et custódiat nos omnípotens et miséricors Dóminus, * Pater, et Fílius, et Spíritus Sanctus.
R. Amen. |
May the almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us.
R. Amen. |
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From Advent to 1 February inclusive :
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| Alma Redemptóris Mater, quæ pérvia cæli Porta manes, et stella maris, succúrre cadénti, súrgere qui curat, pópulo : tu quæ genuísti, natúra miránte, tuum sanctum Genitórem, Virgo prius ac postérius, Gabriélis ab ore sumens illud Ave, peccatórum miserére. | Auguste Mère du Rédempteur, porte du ciel toujours ouverte, étoile de la mer, secourez un peuple qui tombe, mais qui travaille à se relever. You who, to the astonishment of nature, gave birth to your Creator; Virgin before and after childbirth, receiving salvation from Gabriel, have pity on sinners. |
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During Advent :
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Angelus Dómini nuntiávit Maríæ.
R. Et concépit de Spíritu Sancto. Orémus. Grátiam tuam, quæsumus, Dó- mine, méntibus nostris infúnde : † ut, qui, Angelo nuntiánte, Christi Fílii tui incarnatiónem cognóvimus ; * per passiónem eius et crucem, ad resurrectiónis glóriam perducámur. Per eúndem Christum Dóminum nostrum. R. Amen. |
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The Angel of the Lord announced to Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Let's pray. Please, Lord, pour your grace into our souls, so that having known, through the Angel's message, the Incarnation of Christ, your Son, we may come, through his passion and cross, to the glory of the resurrection. Through the same Christ, our Lord. R. Amen. |
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From the first vespers of Christmas :
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Post partum, Virgo, invioláta permansísti.
R. Dei Génetrix, intercéde pro nobis. Orémus. Deus, qui salútis ætérnæ, beátæ Maríæ virginitáte fecúnda, humáno géneri præmia præstitísti: † tribue, quæsumus ; ut ipsam pro nobis intercédere sentiámus, * per quam merúimus auctórem vitæ suscípere, Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum. R. Amen. |
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After giving birth, Virgin, you kept your virginity.
R. Mother of God, intercede for us. Let's pray. God, who by the fruitful virginity of the Blessed Mary procured eternal salvation for the human race, deign to make us feel the beneficent intercession of her through whom we received the author of life, our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son. R. Amen. |
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From 2 February to Holy Wednesday:
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Ave, Regína cælórum,
Ave, Dómina Angelórum : Salve, radix, salve, porta, Ex qua mundo lux est orta : Gaude Virgo gloriósa Super omnes speciósa, Vale, o valde decóra, Et pro nobis Christum exóra. |
Hail, Queen of Heaven!
Hail, Sovereign of the Angels! Hail, Stem of Jesse! Hello, DoorFrom where the light has it on the world! Rejoice, glorious Virgin, Who outshines them all in beauty! Farewell, O beautiful one, And pray to Christ for us. |
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Dignáre me laudáre te, Virgo sacráta.
R. Da mihi virtútem contra hostes tuos. Orémus Concéde, miséricors Deus, fragilitáti nostræ præsídium : † ut, qui sanctæ Dei Genetrícis memóriam ágimus ; * intercessiónis eius auxílio, a nostris iniquitátibus resurgámus. Per eúndem Christum Dóminum nostrum. R. Amen. |
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Please accept my praises, O holy Virgin.
R. Give me strength against your enemies. Let's pray. God of mercy, come to the aid of our weakness: that by celebrating the memory of the holy Mother of God, we may, with the help of her intercession, rise from our iniquities. Through the same Christ, our Lord. R. Amen. |
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Easter time :
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Regína cæli, lætáre, allelúia ;
Quia quem meruísti portáre, allelúia, Resurréxit, sicut dixit, allelúia : Ora pro nobis Deum, allelúia. |
Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia ;
For he whom you have deserved to wear, alleluia, Has risen as he said, hallelujah. Pray to God for us, alleluia. |
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Gaude et lætáre, Virgo María, allelúia.
R. Quia surréxit Dóminus vere, allelúia. |
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Rejoice and triumph, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
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Orémus.
Deus, qui per resurrectiónem Fílii tui, Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, mundum lætificáre dignátus es : † præsta, qu'æsumus ; ut, per eius Genetrícem Vírginem Maríam, * perpetuæ capiámus gáudia vitæ. Per eúndem Christum Dóminum nostrum. R. Amen. |
Let's pray.
God, who deigned to rejoice the world through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, your Son, please grant us, through his Mother the Virgin Mary, to attain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ, our Lord. R. Amen. |
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Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Génetrix.
R. Ut digni efficiámur promissiónibus Christi. Orémus. Omnípotens sempitérne Deus, qui gloriósæ Vírginis Matris Maríæ corpus et ánimam, ut dignum Fílii tui habitáculum éffici mererétur, Spíritu Sancto cooperánte, præparásti : † da, ut cuius commemoratióne lætámur ; * eius pia intercessióne, ab instántibus malis, et a morte perpetua liberémur. Per eúndem Christum Dóminum nostrum. R. Amen. |
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Pray for us, holy Mother of God.
R. So that we may become worthy of Christ's promises. Let's pray. Almighty and eternal God, who, through the cooperation of the Holy Spirit, prepared the body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mother, Mary, so that she would deserve to become the worthy dwelling place of your Son, grant that she, whose memory we celebrate with joy, may deliver us by her merciful love. intercession, from present evils and eternal death. Through the same Christ, our Lord. R. Amen. |
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After the antiphon, verse and oration, we conclude:
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Divínum auxílium máneat semper nobíscum.
R. Et cum frátribus nostris abséntibus. |
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May God's help be with us always.
R. And with our absent brothers. Amen. |