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March 26, 2026

The Divine Office

The Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies the entire day through prayer at key moments. The Church invites all the faithful — not only clergy and religious — to join in this ancient rhythm of praise.

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Matins

The Office of Readings provides a rich feast of Scripture and patristic writings for deep contemplation.

Psalm

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“Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord; let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation.”

Reading

Isaiah 7:10-14

“The Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.”

Prayer

Lord God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day. Protect us today by your mighty power. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

morning-prayer

Lauds

Lauds sanctifies the morning and consecrates the first activities of the day to God.

Psalm

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“O God, you are my God — it is you I seek! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts.”

Reading

Romans 12:1-2

“I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.”

Prayer

Lord our God, King of heaven and earth, direct and sanctify our hearts and our bodies this day. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

mid-morning-prayer

Terce

Current Hour

Terce recalls the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles at the third hour on Pentecost.

Psalm

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“Let my cry come before you, Lord; in keeping with your word, give me understanding.”

Reading

Acts 2:1-4

“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together.”

Prayer

God of mercy, at this hour your only Son bore the cross for the sins of the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

midday-prayer

Sext

Sext marks the middle of the day and recalls Peter's vision at noon.

Psalm

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“I rejoiced when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord.'”

Reading

Philippians 2:14-15

“Do everything without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent.”

Prayer

All-powerful God, as the day reaches its midpoint, do not let us lose our way. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

mid-afternoon-prayer

None

None commemorates the ninth hour when Christ died on the Cross.

Psalm

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“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.”

Reading

Colossians 3:17

“Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, at this hour you mounted the cross for our redemption. You who live and reign forever. Amen.

evening-prayer

Vespers

Vespers is the second 'hinge hour' of the daily office, including the Magnificat.

Psalm

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“Lord, I call to you; hasten to me; listen to my plea when I call.”

Reading

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks.”

Prayer

Lord God, Creator of the world, at the close of this day we give you thanks. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

night-prayer

Compline

Compline completes the day's prayer with the Nunc Dimittis and an examination of conscience.

Psalm

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“You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty.”

Reading

Jeremiah 14:9

“You are in our midst, Lord, your name is invoked upon us: do not forsake us!”

Prayer

Visit, we beseech you, O Lord, this dwelling, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy. Amen.

Marian Antiphon

Alma Redemptoris Mater

“Loving Mother of the Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise again.”

The Liturgy of the Hours · Adapted from the Roman Breviary