Divine Office – Liturgy of the Hours of the Roman Catholic Church (Breviary)
Daily scripture readings, psalms, and prayers that follow in the ancient traditions of the Church yet made to feel contemporary through talented readers and remarkable music. Follow along using the session outlines at DivineOffice.org. From ancient times the Church has had the custom of celebrating each day the liturgy of the hours. In this way the Church fulfills the Lord's precept to pray without ceasing, at once offering praise to God the Father and interceding for the salvation of the world. For this expressed purpose, the recordings of the Hours presented here are intended to expand awareness of this...
May 20, Invitatory for Tuesday of the 5th week of Easter
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
May 20, Office of Readings for Tuesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1045
Proper of Seasons: 831
Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 1120
Office of Readings for Tuesday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Come Holy Ghost, Creator Blest,
And in our hearts take up Thy rest;
Come with Thy grac...
May 20, Morning Prayer for Tuesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1049
Proper of Seasons: 834
Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 1124
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 689
Proper of Seasons: 526
Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 728
Morning Prayer for Tuesday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Sing with all the sons...
May 20, Midmorning Prayer for Tuesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning)
Proper of Seasons: 836 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midmorning Prayer for Tuesday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
Enfold me God in Your pure eternal love
And dwell within my h...
May 20, Midday Prayer for Tuesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054 (Midday)
Proper of Seasons: 836
Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 1131
Midday Prayer for Tuesday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody
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.
HYMN
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise...
May 20, Midafternoon Prayer for Tuesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon)
Proper of Seasons: 837 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midafternoon Prayer for Tuesday in Week 5 of Easter, using Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
I am bending my knee
In the eye of the Father who made...
May 20, Evening Prayer for Tuesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1064
Proper of Seasons: 837
Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 1134
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 694
Proper of Seasons: 529
Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 734
Evening Prayer for Tuesday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Chorus:
The Lord is m...
May 20, Night Prayer for Tuesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Page 1635
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
Page 1278
Christian Prayer:
Page 1044
General instruction:
Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight.
Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning to best make use of our time together in prayer.
Night Prayer for Tuesday in the Season of Easter
God, come to my assistance.
— Lord, make haste to help me...
May 21, Invitatory for Wednesday of the 5th week of Easter
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Psalm 95
Come, let us sing to the Lord
and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
The Lord is God, the mighty God,
the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the hi...
May 21, Office of Readings for Wednesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1045
Proper of Seasons: 839
Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1140
Office of Readings for Wednesday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the king of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is y...
May 21, Morning Prayer for Wednesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1049
Proper of Seasons: 842
Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1144
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 689
Proper of Seasons: 531
Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 738
Morning Prayer for Wednesday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Crown Him with many crow...
May 21, Midmorning Prayer for Wednesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning)
Proper of Seasons: 844 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midmorning Prayer for Wednesday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
1 Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true and only Ligh...
May 21, Midday Prayer for Wednesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Proper of Seasons: 844
Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1150
Midday Prayer for Wednesday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody
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.
HYMN
According to Thy gracious word,
In meek humility,
This will I do, my dyin...
May 21, Midafternoon Prayer for Wednesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon)
Proper of Seasons: 845 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midafternoon Prayer for Wednesday in Week 5 of Easter, using Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
O God, creation’s secret force,
Thyself unmoved, all motion’s source,
Wh...
May 21, Evening Prayer for Wednesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1064
Proper of Seasons: 845
Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 1152
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 694
Proper of Seasons: 554
Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 743
Evening Prayer for Wednesday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
1 I sing the mighty powe...
May 21, Night Prayer for Wednesday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Page 1638
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
Page 1280
Christian Prayer:
Page 1047
General instruction:
Please pray with us actively, especially by joining with us in saying antiphons and responses, most of which are indicated in this highlight.
Consider an examination of your own conscience before beginning to best make use of our time together in prayer.
Night Prayer for Wednesday in the Season of Easter
God, come to my assistance.
— Lord, make haste to help me...
May 22, Invitatory for Thursday of the 5th week of Easter
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Psalm 67
O God, be gracious and bless us
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn your saving help.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Let the nations be glad and ex...
May 22, Office of Readings for Thursday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1045
Proper of Seasons: 847
Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1158
Office of Readings for Thursday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Brightness of the Father's glory
Springing from eternal light,
Source of light by light engendered.
Day...
May 22, Morning Prayer for Thursday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1049
Proper of Seasons: 850
Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1161
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 689
Proper of Seasons: 533
Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 748
Morning Prayer for Thursday for Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
There's a wideness in God...
May 22, Midmorning Prayer for Thursday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning)
Proper of Seasons: 852 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midmorning Prayer for Thursday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
New every morning is the love
our wakening and uprising prove;
May 22, Midday Prayer for Thursday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Proper of Seasons: 852
Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1167
Midday Prayer for Thursday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody
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.
HYMN
Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come
From thy bright heavenly throne,
Come, take possession of o...
May 22, Midafternoon Prayer for Thursday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon)
Proper of Seasons: 852 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midafternoon Prayer for Thursday in Week 5 of Easter, using Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
Almighty Ruler, God of Truth,
Who guide and master all,
The rays...
May 22, Evening Prayer for Thursday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1064
Proper of Seasons: 853
Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 1250
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 694
Proper of Seasons: 535
Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 754
Evening Prayer for Thursday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
1. God Father, praise and glor...
May 22, Night Prayer for Thursday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Page 1642
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
Page 1283
Christian Prayer:
Page 1049
Night Prayer for Thursday in the Season of Easter
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.
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and...
May 23, Invitatory for Friday of the 5th week of Easter
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Psalm 24
The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,
the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas;
on the waters he made it firm.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart,
who desires not worthless thin...
May 23, Office of Readings for Friday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1045
Proper of Seasons: 854
Psalter: Friday, Week I, 1176
Office of Readings for Friday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
There's a wideness in God's mercy
Like the wideness of the sea;
There's a kindness in His...
May 23, Morning Prayer for Friday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1049
Proper of Seasons: 858
Psalter: Friday, Week I, 1179
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 689
Proper of Seasons: 569
Psalter: Friday, Week I, 759
Morning Prayer for Friday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Let all mortal flesh keep...
May 23, Midmorning Prayer for Friday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning)
Proper of Seasons: 859 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midmorning Prayer for Friday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
O Gentle Christ I thank you forever
That you have freely rais...
May 23, Midday Prayer for Friday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054 (Midday)
Proper of Seasons: 860
Psalter: Friday, Week I, 1185
Midday Prayer for Friday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody
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.
HYMN
God of mercy God of grace
Hear our sad, repentant songs.
O rest...
May 23, Midafternoon Prayer for Friday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon)
Proper of Seasons: 860 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midafternoon Prayer for Friday in Week 5 of Easter, using Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
Come and See, what I have done: I've given My only Son.
He l...
May 23, Evening Prayer for Friday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1064
Proper of Seasons: 860
Psalter: Friday, Week I, 1188
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 694
Proper of Seasons: 538
Psalter: Friday, Week I, 765
Evening Prayer for Friday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Sweet Lord Jesus Christ,
May 23, Night Prayer for Friday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Page 1644
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
Page 1285
Christian Prayer:
Page 1052
Night Prayer for Friday in the Season of Easter
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.
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience toward God and...
May 24, Invitatory for Saturday of the 5th week of Easter
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
May 24, Office of Readings for Saturday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1045
Proper of Seasons: 862
Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 1194
Office of Readings for Saturday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Ave Maria, gratia plena
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesu...
May 24, Morning Prayer for Saturday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1049
Proper of Seasons: 866
Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 1199
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 689
Proper of Seasons: 539
Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 770
Morning Prayer for Saturday in Week 5 of Easter
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.
HYMN
God, whose almighty word
May 24, Midmorning Prayer for Saturday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1651 (Midmorning)
Proper of Seasons: 867 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midmorning Prayer for Saturday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
May 24, Midday Prayer for Saturday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054 (Midday)
Proper of Seasons: 867
Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 1203
Midday Prayer for Saturday in Week 5 of Easter, using the Current Psalmody
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.
HYMN
Chorus:
The Lord is my shepherd; There is nothing I shall want.
The...
May 24, Midafternoon Prayer for Saturday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1054
Complementary Psalmody: 1655 (Midafternoon)
Proper of Seasons: 868 (antiphon, reading, concluding prayer)
Midafternoon Prayer for Saturday in Week 5 of Easter, using Complementary Psalmody
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.
HYMN
My soul is thirsting for You my God
My soul is thirsting for...
May 24, Evening Prayer for Saturday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Ordinary: 1064
Proper of Seasons: 869
Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 1207
Christian Prayer:
Ordinary: 694
Proper of Seasons: 541
Psalter: Sunday, Week II, 775
Evening Prayer I for Sunday in Week 6 of Easter
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.
HYMN
Alleluia! sing to Jesu...
May 24, Night Prayer for Saturday of the 5th week of Easter
Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Page 1619
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III:
Page 1264
Christian Prayer:
Page 1034
Night Prayer after Evening Prayer I in the Season of Easter
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.
Examination of conscience:
We are called to have a clear conscience towa...
