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.

Vespers – April 20

Psalms for Vespers

Psalms: 46, 116: 1–9, 116:10–19, 138, 141
Canticle-Magnificat: Luke 1:46b –55

Reading for Vespers

A Reading from the First Book of Kings

​The word of the LORD came to Elijah, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He answered, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of hosts; for the Israelites have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword. I alone am left, and they are seeking my life, to take it away.”
​He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.

Verbum Domini​​
1 Kings 19:9b-13a 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