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Morning Prayer (Lauds)

If you have already recited the Invitatory Psalm today, you should use the alternative opening.

Dómine, lábia mea apéries.

Et os meum annuntiábit laudem tuam.

Lord, open our lips.

And we shall praise your name.

Ps 23:1-10

“Christo apertæ sunt portæ cæli propter carnalem eius assumptionem” (S. Irenæus).

Regem Apostolórum Dóminum, veníte, adorémus.

(repeat antiphon*)

1Dómini est terra et plenitúdo eius,*

orbis terrárum et qui hábitant in eo.

2Quia ipse super mária fundávit eum*

et super flúmina firmávit eum.

(repeat antiphon*)

3Quis ascéndet in montem Dómini,*

aut quis stabit in loco sancto eius?

4Innocens mánibus et mundo corde,†

qui non levávit ad vana ánimam suam,*

nec iurávit in dolum.

5Hic accípiet benedictiónem a Dómino*

et iustificatiónem a Deo salutári suo.

6Hæc est generátio quæréntium eum,*

quæréntium fáciem Dei Iacob.

(repeat antiphon*)

7Attóllite, portæ, cápita vestra,†

et elevámini, portæ æternáles,*

et introíbit rex glóriæ.

8Quis est iste rex glóriæ?*

Dóminus fortis et potens, Dóminus potens in prœ́lio.

(repeat antiphon*)

9Attóllite, portæ, cápita vestra,†

et elevámini, portæ æternáles,*

et introíbit rex glóriæ.

10Quis est iste rex glóriæ?*

Dóminus virtútum ipse est rex glóriæ.

(repeat antiphon*)

Glória Patri et Fílio*

et Spirítui Sancto.

Sicut erat in princípio et nunc et semper*

et in sǽcula sæculórum.

Amen.

(repeat antiphon*)

Invitatory Psalm	Psalm 23 (24)

The Lord is the King of apostles: come, let us adore him.

(repeat antiphon*)

The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,

the world and all who live in it.

He himself founded it upon the seas

and set it firm over the waters.

(repeat antiphon*)

Who will climb the mountain of the Lord?

Who will stand in his holy place?

The one who is innocent of wrongdoing and pure of heart,

who has not given himself to vanities or sworn falsely.

He will receive the blessing of the Lord

and be justified by God his saviour.

This is the way of those who seek him,

seek the face of the God of Jacob.

(repeat antiphon*)

Gates, raise your heads. Stand up, eternal doors,

and let the king of glory enter.

Who is the king of glory?

The Lord of might and power.

The Lord, strong in battle.

(repeat antiphon*)

Gates, raise your heads. Stand up, eternal doors,

and let the king of glory enter.

Who is the king of glory?

The Lord of hosts

– he is the king of glory.

(repeat antiphon*)

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,

world without end.

Amen.

(repeat antiphon*)

* If you are reciting this on your own, you can choose to say the antiphon once only at the start of the psalm and not repeat it.

Hymnus

Captátor olim píscium,

iam nunc piscátor hóminum,

tuis, Andréa, rétibus

mundi nos rape flúctibus.

Germánus Petri córpore

nec mortis dispar órdine;

quos una caro génuit,

crux cælo fratres édidit.

O germen venerábile,

o par coróna glóriæ!

Ecclésiæ patres pii

crucis sunt æque fílii.

Ad Iesum fratri prǽvius

indéxque vitæ strénuus,

et nobis esto míseris

beáti dux itíneris.

Fratris comes egrégius,

Ecclésias impénsius

da caritáte exércitas

pastóri Petro súbditas.

Vir Christo dilectíssime,

amóre fac nos cúrrere,

ut læti adépti pátriam

Deo canámus glóriam. Amen.

Hymn

Jesus calls us: o’er the tumult

of our life’s wild restless sea,

day by day his sweet voice sounding,

saying, ‘Christian, follow me!’

As of old Saint Andrew heard it

by the Galilean lake,

turned from home and toil and kindred,

leaving all for his dear sake.

In our joys and in our sorrows,

days of toil and hours of ease,

Jesus calls, in cares and pleasures,

that we love him more than these.

Jesus calls us: by your mercies,

Saviour, may we hear thy call,

give our hearts to your obedience,

serve and love you best of all.

Ps 62:2-9
Anima Dominum sitiens

“Ad Deum vigilat, qui opera noctis reicit.”

Unus ex duóbus, qui secúti sunt Dóminum, erat Andréas, frater Simónis Petri.

2Deus, Deus meus es tu,*

ad te de luce vígilo.

Sitívit in te ánima mea,*

te desiderávit caro mea.

In terra desérta et árida et inaquósa,†

3sic in sancto appárui tibi,*

ut vidérem virtútem tuam et glóriam tuam.

4Quóniam mélior est misericórdia tua super vitas,*

lábia mea laudábunt te.

5Sic benedícam te in vita mea*

et in nómine tuo levábo manus meas.

6Sicut ádipe et pinguédine repleátur ánima mea,*

et lábiis exsultatiónis laudábit os meum.

7Cum memor ero tui super stratum meum,*

in matutínis meditábor de te,

8quia fuísti adiútor meus,*

et in velaménto alárum tuárum exsultábo.

9Adhǽsit ánima mea post te,*

me suscépit déxtera tua.

Glória Patri et Fílio*

et Spirítui Sancto.

Sicut erat in princípio et nunc et semper*

et in sǽcula sæculórum.

Amen.

Unus ex duóbus, qui secúti sunt Dóminum, erat Andréas, frater Simónis Petri.

Psalm 62 (63)
Thirsting for God

Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who followed the Lord.

O God, you are my God, I watch for you from the dawn.

My soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you.

I came to your sanctuary,

as one in a parched and waterless land,

so that I could see your might and your glory.

My lips will praise you, for your mercy is better than life itself.

Thus I will bless you throughout my life,

and raise my hands in prayer to your name;

my soul will be filled as if by rich food,

and my mouth will sing your praises and rejoice.

I will remember you as I lie in bed,

I will think of you in the morning,

for you have been my helper,

and I will take joy in the protection of your wings.

My soul clings to you; your right hand raises me 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,

world without end.

Amen.

Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who followed the Lord.

Canticum	Dan 3:57-88,56

Omnis creatura laudet Dominum

“Laudem dicite Deo nostro, omnes servi eius” (Ap 19, 5).

Diléxit Dóminus Andréam in odórem suavitátis.

57Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino,*

laudáte et superexaltáte eum in sǽcula.

58Benedícite, cæli, Dómino,*

59benedícite, ángeli Dómini, Dómino.

60Benedícite, aquæ omnes, quæ super cælos sunt, Dómino,*

61benedícat omnis virtus Dómino.

62Benedícite, sol et luna, Dómino,*

63benedícite, stellæ cæli, Dómino.

64Benedícite, omnis imber et ros, Dómino,*

65benedícite, omnes venti, Dómino.

66Benedícite, ignis et æstus, Dómino,*

67benedícite, frigus et æstus, Dómino.

68Benedícite, rores et pruína, Dómino,*

69benedícite, gelu et frigus, Dómino.

70Benedícite, glácies et nives, Dómino,*

71benedícite, noctes et dies, Dómino.

72Benedícite, lux et ténebræ, Dómino,*

73benedícite, fúlgura et nubes, Dómino.

74Benedícat terra Dóminum,*

laudet et superexáltet eum in sǽcula.

75Benedícite, montes et colles, Dómino,*

76benedícite, univérsa germinántia in terra, Dómino.

77Benedícite, mária et flúmina, Dómino,*

78benedícite, fontes, Dómino.

79Benedícite, cete et ómnia quæ movéntur in aquis, Dómino,*

80benedícite, omnes vólucres cæli, Dómino.

81Benedícite, omnes béstiæ et pécora, Dómino,*

82benedícite, fílii hóminum, Dómino.

83Bénedic, Israel, Dómino,*

laudáte et superexaltáte eum in sǽcula.

84Benedícite, sacerdótes Dómini, Dómino,*

85benedícite, servi Dómini, Dómino.

86Benedícite, spíritus et ánimæ iustórum, Dómino,*

87benedícite, sancti et húmiles corde, Dómino.

88Benedícite, Ananía, Azaría, Mísael, Dómino,*

laudáte et superexaltáte eum in sǽcula.

Benedicámus Patrem et Fílium cum Sancto Spíritu;*

laudémus et superexaltémus eum in sǽcula.

56Benedíctus es in firmaménto cæli*

et laudábilis et gloriósus in sǽcula.

Diléxit Dóminus Andréam in odórem suavitátis.

Canticle	Daniel 3

All creatures, bless the Lord

The Lord loved Andrew: he accepted him like a fragrant offering.

Bless the Lord, all his works,

praise and exalt him for ever.

Bless the Lord, you heavens;

all his angels, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, you waters above the heavens;

all his powers, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, sun and moon;

all stars of the sky, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, rain and dew;

all you winds, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, fire and heat;

cold and warmth, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, dew and frost;

ice and cold, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, ice and snow;

day and night, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, light and darkness;

lightning and storm-clouds, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, all the earth,

praise and exalt him for ever.

Bless the Lord, mountains and hills;

all growing things, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, seas and rivers;

springs and fountains, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, whales and fish;

birds of the air, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, wild beasts and tame;

sons of men, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, O Israel,

praise and exalt him for ever.

Bless the Lord, his priests;

all his servants, bless the Lord.

Bless the Lord, spirits and souls of the just;

all who are holy and humble, bless the Lord.

Ananias, Azarias, Mishael, bless the Lord,

praise and exalt him for ever.

Let us bless Father, Son and Holy Spirit,

praise and exalt them for ever.

Bless the Lord in the firmament of heaven,

praise and glorify him for ever.

The Lord loved Andrew: he accepted him like a fragrant offering.

Ps 149:1-9
Exsultatio sanctorum

“Filii Ecclesiæ, filii novi populi exsultent in rege suo: in Christo” (Hesychius).

Dixit Andréas Simóni fratri suo: Invénimus Messíam; et addúxit eum ad Iesum.

1Cantáte Dómino cánticum novum;*

laus eius in ecclésia sanctórum.

2Lætétur Israel in eo, qui fecit eum,*

et fílii Sion exsúltent in rege suo.

3Laudent nomen eius in choro,*

in týmpano et cíthara psallant ei,

4quia beneplácitum est Dómino in pópulo suo,*

et honorábit mansuétos in salúte.

5Iúbilent sancti in glória,*

læténtur in cubílibus suis.

6Exaltatiónes Dei in gútture eórum*

et gládii ancípites in mánibus eórum,

7ad faciéndam vindíctam in natiónibus,*

castigatiónes in pópulis,

8ad alligándos reges eórum in compédibus*

et nóbiles eórum in mánicis férreis,

9ad faciéndum in eis iudícium conscríptum:*

glória hæc est ómnibus sanctis eius.

Glória Patri et Fílio*

et Spirítui Sancto.

Sicut erat in princípio et nunc et semper*

et in sǽcula sæculórum.

Amen.

Dixit Andréas Simóni fratri suo: Invénimus Messíam; et addúxit eum ad Iesum.

Psalm 149
The saints rejoice

Andrew said to Simon, his brother: ‘We have found the Messiah,’ and he brought him to Jesus.

Sing a new song to the Lord,

his praise in the assembly of the faithful.

Let Israel rejoice in its maker,

and the sons of Zion delight in their king.

Let them praise his name with dancing,

sing to him with timbrel and lyre,

for the Lord’s favour is upon his people,

and he will honour the humble with victory.

Let the faithful celebrate his glory,

rejoice even in their beds,

the praise of God in their throats;

and swords ready in their hands,

to exact vengeance upon the nations,

impose punishment on the peoples,

to bind their kings in fetters

and their nobles in manacles of iron,

to carry out the sentence that has been passed:

this is the glory prepared for all his faithful.

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,

world without end.

Amen.

Andrew said to Simon, his brother: ‘We have found the Messiah,’ and he brought him to Jesus.

Lectio brevis	Eph 2:19-22

Iam non estis extránei et ádvenæ, sed estis concíves sanctórum et doméstici Dei, superædificáti super fundaméntum apostolórum et prophetárum, ipso summo angulári lápide Christo Iesu, in quo omnis ædificátio compácta crescit in templum sanctum in Dómino, in quo et vos coædificámini in habitáculum Dei in Spíritu.

Scripture Reading
Ephesians 2:19-22 ©

You are no longer aliens or foreign visitors: you are citizens like all the saints, and part of God’s household. You are part of a building that has the apostles and prophets for its foundations, and Christ Jesus himself for its main cornerstone. As every structure is aligned on him, all grow into one holy temple in the Lord; and you too, in him, are being built into a house where God lives, in the Spirit.

Responsorium breve

℣. Constítues eos príncipes* Super omnem terram. Constítues.

℟. Mémores erunt nóminis tui, Dómine.* Super omnem terram. Glória Patri. Constítues.

Short Responsory

You will make them rulers over all the land.

– You will make them rulers over all the land.

Your name, Lord, will be remembered.

– You will make them rulers over all the land.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

– You will make them rulers over all the land.

Canticum

De Messia eiusque præcursore

Salve, crux pretiósa, súscipe discípulum eius, qui pepéndit in te, magíster meus Christus.

Benedíctus Dóminus Deus Israel,*

quia visitávit et fecit redemptiónem plebi suæ

et eréxit cornu salútis nobis*

in domo David púeri sui,

sicut locútus est per os sanctórum,*

qui a sæculo sunt, prophetárum eius,

salútem ex inimícis nostris*

et de manu ómnium, qui odérunt nos;

ad faciéndam misericórdiam cum pátribus nostris*

et memorári testaménti sui sancti,

iusiurándum, quod iurávit ad Abraham patrem nostrum,*

datúrum se nobis,

ut sine timóre, de manu inimicórum liberáti,*

serviámus illi

in sanctitáte et iustítia coram ipso*

ómnibus diébus nostris.

Et tu, puer, prophéta Altíssimi vocáberis:*

præíbis enim ante fáciem Dómini paráre vias eius,

ad dandam sciéntiam salútis plebi eius*

in remissiónem peccatórum eórum,

per víscera misericórdiæ Dei nostri,*

in quibus visitábit nos óriens ex alto,

illumináre his, qui in ténebris et in umbra mortis sedent*

ad dirigéndos pedes nostros in viam pacis.

Glória Patri et Fílio*

et Spirítui Sancto.

Sicut erat in princípio et nunc et semper*

et in sǽcula sæculórum.

Amen.

Salve, crux pretiósa, súscipe discípulum eius, qui pepéndit in te, magíster meus Christus.

Canticle	Benedictus

The Messiah and his forerunner

Hail, precious Cross: receive the disciple of my Master, Jesus Christ, who hung upon you.

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,

for he has come to his people and brought about their redemption.

He has raised up the sign of salvation

in the house of his servant David,

as he promised through the mouth of the holy ones,

his prophets through the ages:

to rescue us from our enemies

and all who hate us,

to take pity on our fathers,

to remember his holy covenant

and the oath he swore to Abraham our father,

that he would give himself to us,

that we could serve him without fear

– freed from the hands of our enemies –

in uprightness and holiness before him,

for all of our days.

And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High:

for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his path,

to let his people know their salvation,

so that their sins may be forgiven.

Through the bottomless mercy of our God,

one born on high will visit us

to give light to those who walk in darkness,

who live in the shadow of death;

to lead our feet in the path of peace.

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,

world without end.

Amen.

Hail, precious Cross: receive the disciple of my Master, Jesus Christ, who hung upon you.

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