Morning Prayer (Lauds) with Dominicans of Santo Do

Lauds page: 01 October 2020, Thursday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Psalter: Thursday, Week II, 884 Common of Virgins: 1800 (reading, responsory, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1452 (concluding prayer) Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Psalter: Thursday, Week II, 824 Common of Virgins: 1441 (reading, responsory, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1276 (concluding prayer) HYMN: Now from the heavens descending is seen a glorious light, the bride of Christ in splendour, arrayed in purest white. She is the holy city, whose radiance is the grace of all the saints in glory, from every time and place. This is the hour of gladness for bridegroom and for bride. The Lamb’s great feast is ready, his bride is at his side. How blest are those invited to share his wedding feast: the least become the greatest, the greatest are the least. Hymn Credits: Text: James Quinn S.J. 1968

Lauds page: 30 September 2020, Wednesday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 859 Common of Doctors of the Church: 1782 Common of Pastors: 1763 Proper of Saints: 1449 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Psalter: Wednesday, Week II, 812 Common of Doctors of the Church: 1435 Common of Pastors: 1426 Proper of Saints: 1275 HYMN: Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and soul and mind and strength To serve the King of kings. Rise up, O men of God! His kingdom tarries long. Bring in the day of brotherhood And end the night of wrong. Rise up, O men of God! The Church for you doth wait, Send forth to serve the needs of men In Christ our strength is great. Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where His feet have trod. As brothers of the Son of Man, Rise up, O men of God! Hymn Credits: Text: William Pierson Merrill, 1911

Lauds page: 29 September 2020, Tuesday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Proper of Saints: 1437 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 652 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1269 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 707 HYMN: You holy angels bright, Who wait at God's right hand, Or through the realms of light Fly at your Lord's command, Assist our song, For else the theme Too high will seem For mortal tongue. You blessèd souls at rest, Who ran this earthly race, And now, from sin released, Behold the Savior's face; His praises sound, As in his sight With sweet delight You all abound. Let us who toil below Adore our heavenly King And onward as we go Our joyful anthem sing; With one accord Through good or ill We praise him still, Eternal Lord Hymn Credits: Text: Richard Baxter 1691

Lauds page: 28 September 2020, Monday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week II, 851 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week II, 815 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Monday, Week II, 792 HYMN: Christ, in whose passion once was sown All virtue of all saints to be, From the white field of these thy own We praise the seed and sower, thee. Thine was the first and holiest grain To die and quicken and increase; And then came these, and died again, That spring and harvest should not cease. From thee the martyrs, we from those, Each in thy grace's measure, spring; Their strength upon our weakness flows And guides us to the goal we sing. These were thy great ones: we, thy least, One in desire and faith with them, Called by the Lord to keep one feast, Journey to one Jerusalem. Hymn Credits: Text: Walter Shewring

Lauds page: 26 September 2020, Saturday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 810 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 774 Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week I, 770 HYMN: O Mary of all women, thou art the chosen one, Who ancient prophets promised, would bear God’s only Son; All Hebrew generations prepared the way to thee, That in your womb the God-man might come to set man free. O Mary, you embody all God taught to our race, For you are first and foremost in fullness of his grace; We praise this wondrous honor that you gave birth to Him Who from you took his manhood and saved us from our sin. Hymn Credits: Melody Text: Michael Gannon

Lauds page: 25 September 2020, Friday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 649 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week I, 789 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week I, 753 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week I, 759 HYMN: Lord, whose love in humble service bore the weight of human need, who upon the cross forsaken, show us mercy’s perfect deed: we, your servants, bring the worship not of voice alone, but heart; consecrating to your purpose every gift which you impart. As we worship, grant us vision till your love revealing light till the height and depth and greatness dawns upon our human sight; making known the needs and burdens your compassion bids us bear, stirring us to faithful service, your abundant life to share. Hymn Credits: Text: Albert F. Bayly

Lauds page: 24 September 2020, Thursday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 768 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 732 Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week I, 748 HYMN: When morning fills the sky, Our hearts awaking cry: May Jesus Christ be praised. In all our works and prayer His sacrifice we share: May Jesus Christ be praised. The night becomes as day, When from our hearts we say: May Jesus Christ be praised. The powers of darkness fear When this glad song they hear: May Jesus Christ be praised. In heav'n our joy will be To sing eternally: May Jesus Christ be praised. Let earth and sea and sky From depth to height reply: May Jesus Christ be praised. let all the earth now sing To our eternal King: May Jesus Christ be praised. By this the eternal song. Through ages all along: May Jesus Christ be praised. Hymn Credits: Words: E. Caswall, 1878

Lauds page: 23 September 2020, Wednesday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 712 Common of Pastors: 1763 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Psalter: Wednesday, Week I, 738 Common of Pastors: 1426 HYMN: Loving shepherd of thy sheep, Keep thy lamb in safety keep; Nothing can thy power withstand, none can pluck me from thy hand. I would bless thee every day, Gladly all thy will obey, Like thy blessed ones above, Happy in thy precious love. Loving shepherd ever near, Teach thy lamb thy voice to hear Suffer not my steps to stray from the straight and narrow way. Where thou leadest, I would go, Walking in thy steps below, Till before my father’s throne. I shall know as I am known. Hymn Credits: Words: Jane E. Leeson, 1807-1882

Lauds page: 22 September 2020, Tuesday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 726 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 690 Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Tuesday, Week I, 728 HYMN: Sion sing, break into song! For within you is the Lord With his saving pow'r. Rise and shine forth, for your light has come, And upon you breaks the glory of the lord For the darkness covers the earth, And the thick clouds, the people. Sion sing, break into song! For within you is the Lord With his saving pow'r. But upon you the Lord shall dawn, And in you his splendour shall be revealed; Your light shall guide the Gentiles on their path, And kings shall walk in your brightness. Sion sing, break into song! For within you is the Lord With his saving pow'r. Hymn Credits: Words: Lucien Deiss, 1965

Lauds page: 21 September 2020, Monday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Proper of Saints: 1420 Common of Apostles: 1680 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 652 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1266 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 688 HYMN: Let all on earth their voices raise, Resounding heaven's praise, To him who gave apostles grace To run their glorious race. Of Gospel truth they bore the light To brighten earthly night; May we that heav'nly light impart To ev'ry mind and heart. Praise God the Father and the Son And Spirit Three in One, Who sent these men with holy fire All mankind to inspire. Hymn Credits: Text: Exultet Orbis Gaudiis, 10th century; Translator: Roger Nachtwey, 1965

Lauds page: 19 September 2020, Saturday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week IV, 1253 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week IV, 1217 Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week IV, 988 HYMN: O Mary of all women, thou art the chosen one, Who ancient prophets promised, would bear God’s only Son; All Hebrew generations prepared the way to thee, That in your womb the God-man might come to set man free. O Mary, you embody all God taught to our race, For you are first and foremost in fullness of his grace; We praise this wondrous honor that you gave birth to Him Who from you took his manhood and saved us from our sin. Hymn Credits: Melody Text: Michael Gannon

Lauds page: 18 September 2020, Friday HYMN: Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and soul and mind and strength To serve the King of kings. Rise up, O men of God! His kingdom tarries long. Bring in the day of brotherhood And end the night of wrong. Rise up, O men of God! The Church for you doth wait, Send forth to serve the needs of men In Christ our strength is great. Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where His feet have trod. As brothers of the Son of Man, Rise up, O men of God! Hymn Credits: Text: William Pierson Merrill, 1911

Lauds page: 17 September 2020, Thursday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week IV, 1211 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week IV, 1177 Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week IV, 968 HYMN: O God of light, the dawning day Gives us new promise of your love. Each fresh beginning is your gift, Like gentle dew from heav‘n above. Your blessings, Father, never fail: Your Son, who is our daily Bread, The Holy Spirit of your love, By whom each day your sons are led. Make us the servant of your peace, Renew our strength, remove all fear; Be with us, Lord, throughout this day, For all is joy if you are near. To Father, Son and Spirit blest, One only God, we humbly pray; Show us the splendor of your light In death, the dawn of perfect day. Hymn Credits: Words: James Quinn, S.J.

Lauds page: 16 September 2020, Wednesday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Psalter: Wednesday, Week IV, 1155 Common of Several Martyrs: 1705 (reading, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1410 (canticle of Zechariah antiphon, concluding prayer) Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Psalter: Wednesday, Week IV, 958 Common of Several Martyrs: 1402 (reading, intercessions) Proper of Saints: 1264 (canticle of Zechariah antiphon, concluding prayer) HYMN: Faith of our fathers! faith and prayer shall win all nations unto thee; and through the truth that comes from God, mankind shall then indeed be free. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Faith of our fathers! we will love both friend and foe in all our strife: and preach thee, too, as love knows how, by kindly deeds and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Hymn Credits: Text: Frederick W. Faber

Lauds page: 15 September 2020, Tuesday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Proper of Saints: 1403 Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1644 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 652 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1261 Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 1374 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 707 HYMN: O Mary of all women, thou art the chosen one, Who ancient prophets promised, would bear God’s only Son; All Hebrew generations prepared the way to thee, That in your womb the God-man might come to set man free. O Mary, you embody all God taught to our race, For you are first and foremost in fullness of his grace; We praise this wondrous honor that you gave birth to Him Who from you took his manhood and saved us from our sin. Hymn Credits: Melody Text: Michael Gannon

Lauds page: 14 September 2020, Monday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Proper of Saints: 1391 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 652 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Proper of Saints: 1254 Psalms and canticle from Sunday, Week I, 707 HYMN: O Cross of Christ, immortal tree on which our Saviour died, The world is sheltered by your arms That bore the Crucified From bitter death and barren wood the tree of life is made; Its branches bear unfailing fruit And leaves that never fade O faithful Cross, you stand unmoved while ages run their course: Foundation of the universe, Creation’s binding force. Give glory to the risen Christ and to his Cross give praise, The sign of God’s unfathomed love, the hope of all our days Hymn Credits: Text: Stanbrook Abbey

Lauds page: 12 September 2020, Saturday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1107 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 1071 Christian Prayer (single volume) Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Saturday, Week III, 916 HYMN: O Mary of all women, thou art the chosen one, Who ancient prophets promised, would bear God’s only Son; All Hebrew generations prepared the way to thee, That in your womb the God-man might come to set man free. O Mary, you embody all God taught to our race, For you are first and foremost in fullness of his grace; We praise this wondrous honor that you gave birth to Him Who from you took his manhood and saved us from our sin. Hymn Credits: Melody Text: Michael Gannon

Lauds page: 11 September 2020, Friday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1086 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week III, 1050 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Friday, Week III, 906 HYMN: Lord, whose love in humble service bore the weight of human need, who upon the cross forsaken, show us mercy’s perfect deed: we, your servants, bring the worship not of voice alone, but heart; consecrating to your purpose every gift which you impart. As we worship, grant us vision till your love revealing light till the height and depth and greatness dawns upon our human sight; making known the needs and burdens your compassion bids us bear, stirring us to faithful service, your abundant life to share. Called from worship into service forth in your great name we go, to the child, the youth, the aged love in living deeds to show. Hope and health, good will and comfort, counsel, aid and peace we'll give, that your children Lord in freedom may your mercy know and live. Hymn Credits: Text: Albert F. Bayly

Lauds page: 10 September 2020, Thursday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 654 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1065 Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 1029 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 All from the Psalter: Thursday, Week III, 896 HYMN: Christ, in whose passion once was sown All virtue of all saints to be, From the white field of these thy own We praise the seed and sower, thee. Thine was the first and holiest grain To die and quicken and increase; And then came these, and died again, That spring and harvest should not cease. From thee the martyrs, we from those, Each in thy grace's measure, spring; Their strength upon our weakness flows And guides us to the goal we sing. These were thy great ones: we, thy least, One in desire and faith with them, Called by the Lord to keep one feast, Journey to one Jerusalem. Hymn Credits: Text: Walter Shewring

Lauds page: 09 September 2020, Wednesday Liturgy of the Hours Vol. IV: Ordinary: 618 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1007 Common of Holy Men: 1833 Appendix VI: 2019 Christian Prayer: Ordinary: 689 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 886 Proper of Saints: 1249 Common of Holy Men: 1446 HYMN: Morning has broken, like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird! Praise for the singing! praise for the morning! Praise for them springing fresh from the Word! Sweet the rains new fall, sunlit from heaven Like the first dewfall, on the first grass. Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, Sprung in completeness where his feet pass. Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning Born of the one light, Eden saw play! Praise with elation, praise every morning God's recreation of the new day! Hymn Credits: Text: Eleanor Farjeon