Livestream LITURGY OF THE HOURS

We welcome you to join the Community of Jesus daily via livestream as we pray the Liturgy of the Hours — Lauds and Vespers.  These services sung in Gregorian chant include psalms, hymns, readings, and prayers.

Lauds – April 30

Psalms for Lauds

Reading for Lauds

In order that we shall not think that God will not hear us, Isaiah says, Before they call I will answer, and while they are yet speaking I will hear. And also, Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. The Lord speaks these most comforting words, not only to Israel after the flesh, but to all who are sore oppressed and who seek God’s deliverance.

Hard must be the hearts of those whom so many promises do not soften. On these should depend our hope to obtain what we ask from God. Our unworthiness is not to be considered. Although we are inferior in holiness and purity of life to the saints above, yet in this we are equal with them, that we have the same commandment to pray, and the same promise to be heard.

Let us be encouraged to ask whatever the goodness of God has so freely promised. None is worthy to appear in God’s presence, so let us continually cry out to him who is our mediator.

Vespers – April 30

Psalms for Vespers

Reading for Vespers

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Verbum Domini
Hebrews 5:7-10 NRSV