Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary)

Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary)


Aug 04, Morning Prayer for Sunday of the 18th week of Ordinary Time

August 05, 2024

Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Proper of Seasons: 58 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 795 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Seasons: 622 Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 780 Morning Prayer for Sunday in Ordinary Time God, come to my assistance. — Lord, make haste to help me. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: — as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia. PSALMODY Ant. 1 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. Psalm 118 Song of joy for salvation This Jesus is the stone which, rejected by you builders, has become the chief stone supporting all the rest (Acts 4:11). Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures for ever. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. Let the sons of Israel say: “His love endures for ever.” Let the sons of Aaron say: “His love endures for ever.” Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures for ever.” Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. I called to the Lord in my distress; he answered and freed me. The Lord is at my side; I do not fear. What can man do against me? The Lord is at my side as my helper: I shall look down on my foes. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men: it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. The nations all encompassed me; in the Lord’s name I crushed them. They compassed me, compassed me about; in the Lord’s name I crushed them. They compassed me about like bees; they blazed like a fire among thorns. In the Lord’s name I crushed them. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. I was hard-pressed and was falling but the Lord came to help me. The Lord is my strength and my song; he is my savior. There are shouts of joy and victory in the tents of the just. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; his right hand raised me up. The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; I shall not die, I shall live and recount his deeds. I was punished, I was punished by the Lord, but not doomed to die. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. Open to me the gates of holiness: I will enter and give thanks. This is the Lord’s own gate where the just may enter. I will thank you for you have answered and you are my savior. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. O Lord, grant us salvation; O Lord, grant success. Blessed in the name of the Lord is he who comes. We bless you from the house of the Lord; the Lord God is our light. Ant. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, alleluia. Go forward in procession with branches