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

Psalms: 67, 42, 43, 57, 147:12–20;
Canticle- Benedictus: Luke 1:68–79

Reading for Lauds

A Reading from the Sayings of The Desert Fathers

The Fathers used to say, “If temptation comes to you where you live, desert not that place in the time of temptation. For if you do, wheresoever you go, you will find what you flee before you.”

Vespers – April 30

Psalms for Vespers

Psalms: 78:1–35, 83;
Canticle-Magnificat: Luke1:46b–55

Reading for Vespers

A Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews

Of the Son , God says,
“In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands;
they will perish, but you remain;
they will all wear out like clothing;
like a cloak you will roll them up,
and like clothing they will be changed.
But you are the same,
and your years will never end.”
But to which of the angels has he ever said,
“Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?
Are not all angels spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

Verbum Domini
Hebrews 1:10-14 NRSV

Worship

Service Schedule

Liturgy of the Hours

Gregorian Chant

Livestream

Gloriæ Dei Cantores

Choral Evensong

Advent Lessons & Carols

The Liturgy of the Hours is the most frequent form of daily prayer. The Community gathers at designated hours to worship according to this ancient practice.

In the morning, Lauds causes our first words to be offered to the praise of God. At the end of the day we celebrate Vespers, looking back upon the day with thanksgiving. Join us each day via livestream at the times listed below.

Monday
Vespers 5:30 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Lauds 7:30 AM
Vespers 5:30 PM

Sunday
Lauds 9:15 AM
Vespers II 5:15 PM

The Liturgy of the Hours (the Divine Office) is one form of prayer with both traditional and ecumenical dimensions. At its heart stands the Word of God, especially as expressed in the Psalms, that have for centuries provided a language of prayer, both spoken and sung, for every branch of the church.

For more about the Liturgy of the Hours, please click here

For Archived LOH services, please visit the Community’s YouTube Channel