DIVINUM OFFICIUM

Hymn at Lauds - Advent

Is. 45:8. Used as antiphon at Little Hours in Advent when Lauds antiphon 2 is not assigned.

Advent Ember Days - Wed

Advent Ember Days - Fri

Advent Ember Days - Sat

Advent Invitatory - Weeks I and II

Rom. 13:11. Proper chapter for Terce on Advent I Sunday.

Rom. 13:12. Proper chapter for Sext on Advent I Sunday.

Rom. 13:13-14. Proper chapter for None on Advent I Sunday.

Advent Invitatory - Weeks III and IV (from December 17)

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Advent.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Advent.

Versicle after the brief response at None in Advent.

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Advent Vespers Hymn (attr. St. Ambrose)

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Advent Antiphon (Isaiah 45:8) - used as Vespers antiphon and processional

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

First Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - with Gloria Patri

Second Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - with Gloria Patri

Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete), Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - with Gloria Patri

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - with Gloria Patri

Advent Ember Days - Wed

Advent Ember Days - Fri

Advent Ember Days - Wed

Advent Ember Days - Fri

Advent Ember Days - Sat

December 17 - Lauds Antiphon 1

December 17 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon

December 18 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon

December 18 - Vespers Magnificat Alternative Antiphon

December 19 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon (same as Ember Wednesday)

December 19 - Vespers Magnificat Alternative Antiphon

December 20 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon

December 20 - Vespers Magnificat Alternative Antiphon

December 21 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon

December 21 - Vespers Magnificat Alternative Antiphon (before O Antiphon)

December 22 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon

December 22 - Vespers Magnificat Alternative Antiphon (before O Antiphon)

December 23 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon

Advent I - Lauds Antiphon 1

Advent I - Lauds Antiphon 2

Advent I - Lauds Antiphon 3

Advent I - Lauds Antiphon 4

Advent I - Lauds Antiphon 5

Advent II - Lauds Antiphon 1

Advent II - Lauds Antiphon 2

Advent II - Lauds Antiphon 3

Advent II - Lauds Antiphon 4

Advent II - Lauds Antiphon 5

Advent III (Gaudete) - Lauds Antiphon 1

Advent III (Gaudete) - Lauds Antiphon 2

Advent III (Gaudete) - Lauds Antiphon 3

Advent III (Gaudete) - Lauds Antiphon 4

Advent III (Gaudete) - Lauds Antiphon 5

Advent IV - Lauds Antiphon 1

Advent IV - Lauds Antiphon 2

Advent IV - Lauds Antiphon 3

Advent IV - Lauds Antiphon 4

Advent IV - Lauds Antiphon 5

Advent I - Sunday Collect

Advent II - Sunday Collect

Advent III (Gaudete) - Sunday Collect

Advent IV - Sunday Collect

Advent III (Gaudete) - Little Chapter (Phil. 4:4-5)

Advent IV - Little Chapter (1 Cor. 4:1-2)

Feria II post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria II post Dominicam I Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria III post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria III post Dominicam I Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria IV post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria IV post Dominicam I Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria V post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria V post Dominicam I Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria VI post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria VI post Dominicam I Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Sabbato post Dominicam I Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria II post Dominicam II Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria II post Dominicam II Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria III post Dominicam II Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria III post Dominicam II Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria IV post Dominicam II Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria IV post Dominicam II Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria V post Dominicam II Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria V post Dominicam II Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria VI post Dominicam II Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria VI post Dominicam II Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Sabbato post Dominicam II Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria II post Dominicam III Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria II post Dominicam III Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria III post Dominicam III Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria III post Dominicam III Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

Feria II post Dominicam IV Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria III post Dominicam IV Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria IV post Dominicam IV Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Feria V post Dominicam IV Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini (December 24) - Collect

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Lauds Antiphon 1

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Lauds Antiphon 2

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Lauds Antiphon 3

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Lauds Antiphon 4

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Lauds Antiphon 5

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Little Chapter (Rom. 1:1-3)

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Terce Brief Responsory

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Sext Brief Responsory

In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - None Brief Responsory

Hymn at Vespers - Christmas Season

Die II infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 26) - S. Stephani Protomartyris

Die III infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 27) - S. Joannis Apostoli et Evangelistae

Die IV infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 28) - Ss. Innocentium Martyrum

Christmas Season - Lauds Hymn - Auth. Sedulius

Christmas Day, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Epiphany, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Christmastide.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Christmastide.

Versicle after the brief response at None in Christmastide.

Christmas Day, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Epiphany, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Christmas Day, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Epiphany, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Christmas Day, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Epiphany, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Christmas Day, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Epiphany, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Christmas Day, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Epiphany, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Christmas Day, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Epiphany, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Christmas Day, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Epiphany, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Christmas Day, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - with Gloria Patri

Epiphany, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - with Gloria Patri

Die II infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 26) - S. Stephani Protomartyris

Die III infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 27) - S. Joannis Apostoli et Evangelistae

Die IV infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 28) - Ss. Innocentium Martyrum

Die V infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 29) - All as on Christmas

In Octava Nativitatis Domini (Jan 1) - Circumcisio - I Vespers Magnificat

Commemoratio Octavae Nativitatis - used at Lauds of feasts within the Octave

Commemoratio Octavae Nativitatis - used at Vespers of feasts within the Octave

Die II infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 26) - S. Stephani Protomartyris - Collecta propria

Die III infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 27) - S. Joannis Apostoli et Evangelistae - Collecta propria

Die IV infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 28) - Ss. Innocentium Martyrum - Collecta propria

Die V infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 29) - Collecta Octavae

Die VI infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 30) - Collecta Octavae

Die VII infra Octavam Nativitatis (Dec 31) - Collecta Octavae

In Octava Nativitatis Domini (Jan 1) - Circumcisio - Collecta propria

From Septuagesima Sunday to Holy Saturday, Alleluia is replaced by 'Laus tibi Domine, Rex aeternae gloriae'

Hymn at Vespers - Lent

Hymn at Lauds - Lent

Lent Ember Days - Wed

Lent Ember Days - Fri

Lent Ember Days - Sat

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Lent.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Lent.

Versicle after the brief response at None in Lent.

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn I, Responsory 2

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn I, Responsory 3

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn II, Responsory 1

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn II, Responsory 2

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn II, Responsory 3

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn III, Responsory 1

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn III, Responsory 2

First Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - Gloria Patri omitted in Lent

Second Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - Gloria Patri omitted in Lent

Third Sunday of Lent, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - Gloria Patri omitted in Lent

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - Gloria Patri omitted in Lent

Lent Ember Days - Wed

Lent Ember Days - Fri

Lent Ember Days - Wed

Lent Ember Days - Fri

Lent Ember Days - Sat

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Lauds

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Lauds

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Lauds

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Lauds

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Lauds

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Lauds Benedictus

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Collect

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Vespers Magnificat

Feria IV Cinerum - Ash Wednesday Vespers Collect

Feria IV Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Wednesday

Feria IV Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Wednesday Collect

Feria IV Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Wednesday Vespers

Feria IV Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Wednesday Vespers Collect

Feria VI Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Friday

Feria VI Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Friday Collect

Feria VI Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Friday Vespers

Feria VI Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Friday Vespers Collect

Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Saturday

Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimae - Lent Ember Saturday Collect

From Saturday before Passion Sunday to Friday of Holy Week: Gloria Patri omitted in brief response

Holy Thursday: Said kneeling after Nunc Dimittis. First degree of Christ's obedience.

Good Friday and Holy Saturday: Extended form with 'mortem autem crucis' (Phil 2:8). Said kneeling.

Holy Saturday at Little Hours: Full text with exaltation (Phil 2:8-9). Used at Prime, Terce, Sext, None.

Holy Thursday and Good Friday: Said after Christus factus est without Oremus. Conclusion said silently.

Holy Saturday: Special collect anticipating the Resurrection. Said without Oremus, conclusion silent.

Passion Sunday, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Passiontide.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Passiontide.

Versicle after the brief response at None in Passiontide.

Passion Sunday, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Passion Sunday, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Passion Sunday, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Passion Sunday, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Passion Sunday, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Passion Sunday, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Passion Sunday, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Passion Sunday, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - Gloria Patri omitted in Passiontide

Holy Thursday: Compline follows stripping of altars. Gloria Patri omitted from psalms. No Marian antiphon.

Good Friday: 'mortem autem crucis' added to antiphon. Gloria Patri omitted. No Marian antiphon.

Holy Saturday before Vigil: Special collect anticipating Resurrection. No Marian antiphon. Those attending Vigil do not say Compline.

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Lauds

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Lauds

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Lauds

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Lauds

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Lauds

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Lauds Benedictus

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Collect

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday I Vespers Magnificat

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday II Vespers Magnificat

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Prime

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Terce

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Sext

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday Sext Chapter (Heb. 9:13-14)

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday None

Dominica I Passionis - Passion Sunday None Chapter (Heb. 9:15)

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Collect

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday I Vespers Chapter (Phil. 2:5-7)

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday I Vespers Magnificat

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Lauds

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Lauds

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Lauds

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Lauds

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Lauds

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Lauds Benedictus

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Prime

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Terce

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Sext

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday Sext Chapter (Phil. 2:8-9)

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday None

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday None Chapter (Phil. 2:10-11)

Dominica II Passionis seu in Palmis - Palm Sunday II Vespers Magnificat

Tempus Passionis - Hymnus ad Vesperas (Auth. Venantius Fortunatus)

Tempus Passionis - Hymnus ad Laudes (Auth. Venantius Fortunatus)

Tempus Passionis - Capitulum ad Vesperas in Feriis (Jer. 11:20)

Tempus Passionis - Capitulum ad Tertiam in Feriis (Jer. 17:13)

Tempus Passionis - Versiculus ad Vesperas

Tempus Passionis - Versiculus ad Laudes

Feria II Hebdomadae Sanctae - Holy Monday Lauds Benedictus

Feria II Hebdomadae Sanctae - Holy Monday Collect

Feria II Hebdomadae Sanctae - Holy Monday Vespers Magnificat

Feria II Hebdomadae Sanctae - Holy Monday Vespers Collect

Feria III Hebdomadae Sanctae - Holy Tuesday Lauds Benedictus

Feria III Hebdomadae Sanctae - Holy Tuesday Collect

Feria III Hebdomadae Sanctae - Holy Tuesday Vespers Magnificat

Feria III Hebdomadae Sanctae - Holy Tuesday Vespers Collect

Feria IV Hebdomadae Sanctae - Spy Wednesday Lauds Benedictus

Feria IV Hebdomadae Sanctae - Spy Wednesday Collect

Feria IV Hebdomadae Sanctae - Spy Wednesday Vespers Magnificat

Feria IV Hebdomadae Sanctae - Spy Wednesday Vespers Collect

Alleluia is said from Easter Vigil through Friday of Pentecost Octave

Throughout Paschaltide, this antiphon replaces the usual psalm antiphon. Said before and after the psalms.

Hymn at Vespers - Easter Season

From Ps. 118. Used at Terce throughout Paschaltide.

From Ps. 118. Used at Sext throughout Paschaltide.

From Ps. 118. Used at None throughout Paschaltide.

Simple form of the paschal antiphon used at Little Hours throughout Paschaltide. May be used in place of the proper psalm-derived antiphon.

From Easter Saturday to Friday of Pentecost Octave inclusive

Throughout the Easter Octave, the fourfold Alleluia replaces Salva nos as the antiphon

Paschaltide (after Octave): Alleluia added to Salva nos antiphon

Feria II infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Monday) - Lauds Benedictus

Feria III infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Tuesday) - Lauds Benedictus

Feria IV infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Wednesday) - Lauds Benedictus

Feria V infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Thursday) - Lauds Benedictus

Feria VI infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Friday) - Lauds Benedictus

Sabbato in Albis (Easter Saturday) - Lauds Benedictus

Dominica Pentecostes - Lauds Benedictus

Feria II infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Monday) - Lauds Benedictus

Feria III infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Tuesday) - Lauds Benedictus

Feria IV Quatuor Temporum Pentecostes (Pentecost Ember Wednesday) - Lauds Benedictus

Feria V infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Thursday) - Lauds Benedictus

Feria VI Quatuor Temporum Pentecostes (Pentecost Ember Friday) - Lauds Benedictus

Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Pentecostes (Pentecost Ember Saturday) - Lauds Benedictus - End of Octave after None

Monday of Rogation Days

Tuesday of Rogation Days

Vigil of Ascension

Pentecost Ember Days - Wed

Pentecost Ember Days - Fri

Pentecost Ember Days - Sat

Ps 117:24 - Said after Nunc Dimittis during Easter Octave instead of the usual collect introduction

Paschal Season - Lauds Hymn - Auth. St. Ambrose(?)

Easter Sunday, Nocturn I, Responsory 1

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Paschaltide.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Paschaltide.

Versicle after the brief response at None in Paschaltide.

Easter Sunday, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

Easter Sunday, Nocturn I, Responsory 3

Easter Sunday, Nocturn II, Responsory 1

Easter Sunday, Nocturn II, Responsory 2

Easter Sunday, Nocturn II, Responsory 3

Easter Sunday, Nocturn III, Responsory 1

Easter Sunday, Nocturn III, Responsory 2

Easter Sunday, Nocturn III, Responsory 3 - with Gloria Patri

Feria II infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Monday) - Vespers Magnificat

Feria III infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Tuesday) - Vespers Magnificat

Feria IV infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Wednesday) - Vespers Magnificat

Feria V infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Thursday) - Vespers Magnificat

Feria VI infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Friday) - Vespers Magnificat

Dominica in Albis (Low Sunday) - I Vespers Magnificat

Dominica Pentecostes - I Vespers Magnificat

Feria II infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Monday) - Vespers Magnificat

Feria III infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Tuesday) - Vespers Magnificat

Feria IV Quatuor Temporum Pentecostes (Pentecost Ember Wednesday) - Vespers Magnificat

Feria V infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Thursday) - Vespers Magnificat

Feria VI Quatuor Temporum Pentecostes (Pentecost Ember Friday) - Vespers Magnificat

Monday of Rogation Days

Tuesday of Rogation Days

Pentecost Ember Days - Wed

Pentecost Ember Days - Fri

Dominica in Albis (Low Sunday) - II Vespers Magnificat

Dominica Pentecostes - II Vespers Magnificat

Feria II infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Monday) - Collecta propria

Feria III infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Tuesday) - Collecta propria

Feria IV infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Wednesday) - Collecta propria

Feria V infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Thursday) - Collecta propria

Feria VI infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Friday) - Collecta propria

Sabbato in Albis (Easter Saturday) - Collecta propria

Dominica in Albis (Low Sunday) - Collecta propria

Feria II infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Monday) - Collecta propria

Feria III infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Tuesday) - Collecta propria

Feria IV Quatuor Temporum Pentecostes (Pentecost Ember Wednesday) - Collecta propria

Feria V infra Octavam Pentecostes (Pentecost Thursday) - Collecta propria

Feria VI Quatuor Temporum Pentecostes (Pentecost Ember Friday) - Collecta propria

Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Pentecostes (Pentecost Ember Saturday) - Collecta propria - End of Octave after None

Pentecost Ember Days - Wed

Pentecost Ember Days - Fri

Pentecost Ember Days - Sat

Ascension Thursday

Attr. St. Gregory. Trans. Fr. E. Caswall. Sung at Terce during Pentecost and its Octave. The first strophe is sung kneeling.

Acts 2:1-2

Acts 2:6

Acts 2:11

responsorium - Pentecost

responsorium - Pentecost

responsorium - Pentecost

Versicle after the brief response at Terce during Pentecost and its Octave.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext during Pentecost and its Octave.

Versicle after the brief response at None during Pentecost and its Octave.

Opening versicle for all Little Hours. Alleluia is omitted from Septuagesima through Holy Saturday; 'Laus tibi Domine, Rex aeternae gloriae' is said instead.

Sunday psalm antiphon. Used throughout the year except during Paschaltide when Alleluia antiphon is used.

Attr. St. Ambrose. Trans. Card. J.H. Newman

Attr. St. Ambrose. Trans. J.M. Neale

Attr. St. Ambrose

September Ember Days - Wed

September Ember Days - Fri

September Ember Days - Sat

1 John 4:16. Used at Terce on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

Gal. 6:2. Used at Sext on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

1 Cor. 6:20. Used at None on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

Used at Terce on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

Used at Sext on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

Used at None on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

Versicle after the brief response at Terce throughout the year.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext throughout the year.

Versicle after the brief response at None throughout the year.

Conclusion formula for all Little Hours (Terce, Sext, None). The Collect of Lauds is used.

September Ember Days - Wed

September Ember Days - Fri

September Ember Days - Sat

Said at beginning of Compline before examination of conscience. 'Domne' used in choir when priest is present; 'Domine' otherwise.

Common of Apostles - Matins Invitatory

Common of Apostles - Lauds Antiphon 1

Common of Apostles - Vespers Antiphon 1

Common of Apostles - Terce Chapter

Common of Apostles - Sext Chapter

Common of Apostles - None Chapter from Ephesians 2:21

Common of One Martyr - Matins Invitatory

Common of One Martyr - Lauds Antiphon 1

Common of One Martyr - Vespers Antiphon 1

Common of One Martyr - Terce Chapter

Common of One Martyr - Sext Chapter from Apocalypse 3:21

Common of One Martyr - None Chapter from Apocalypse 2:17

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Matins Invitatory

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Lauds Antiphon 1

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Vespers Antiphon 1

Common of Confessors - Matins Invitatory

Common of Confessors - Lauds Antiphon 1

Common of Confessors - Vespers Antiphon 1

Common of Confessors - Terce Chapter

Common of Confessors - Sext Chapter

Common of Confessors - None Chapter

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Matins Invitatory

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Lauds Antiphon 1

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Vespers Antiphon 1

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Terce Chapter

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Sext Chapter from Ecclesiasticus 24:15

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - None Chapter from Ecclesiasticus 24:16

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Compline Antiphon

Christmas Day - Lauds

Epiphany - Lauds

Easter Sunday - Lauds

Pentecost - Lauds

Ascension - Lauds

All Saints - Lauds

Sacred Heart - Lauds

Christ the King - Lauds

When said alone or without priest present. In choir, forms with 'tibi pater/te pater' and 'vobis fratres/vos fratres' are used alternately between officiant and choir. Sign of cross at Indulgentiam.

Common of Apostles - Matins Hymn

Common of Apostles - Lauds Antiphon 2

Common of Apostles - Vespers Antiphon 2

Common of Apostles - Terce Brief Responsory

Common of Apostles - Sext Brief Responsory

Common of Apostles - None Brief Responsory

Common of One Martyr - Matins Hymn

Common of One Martyr - Lauds Antiphon 2

Common of One Martyr - Vespers Antiphon 2

Common of One Martyr - Terce Brief Responsory

Common of One Martyr - Sext Brief Responsory

Common of One Martyr - None Brief Responsory

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Matins Hymn

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Lauds Antiphon 2

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Vespers Antiphon 2

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Terce Brief Responsory

Common of Confessors - Matins Hymn

Common of Confessors - Lauds Antiphon 2

Common of Confessors - Vespers Antiphon 2

Common of Confessors - Terce Brief Responsory

Common of Confessors - Sext Brief Responsory

Common of Confessors - None Brief Responsory

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Matins Hymn

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Lauds Antiphon 2

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Vespers Antiphon 2

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Terce Brief Responsory

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Sext Brief Responsory

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - None Brief Responsory

Christmas Day - Lauds

Epiphany - Lauds

Easter Sunday - Lauds

Pentecost - Lauds

Ascension - Lauds

All Saints - Lauds

Sacred Heart - Lauds

Christ the King - Lauds

Common of Apostles - Lauds Antiphon 3

Common of Apostles - Vespers Antiphon 3

Common of One Martyr - Lauds Antiphon 3

Common of One Martyr - Vespers Antiphon 3

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Lauds Antiphon 3

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Vespers Antiphon 3

Common of Confessors - Lauds Antiphon 3

Common of Confessors - Vespers Antiphon 3

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Lauds Antiphon 3

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Vespers Antiphon 3

Christmas Day - Lauds

Epiphany - Lauds

Easter Sunday - Lauds

Pentecost - Lauds

Ascension - Lauds

All Saints - Lauds

Sacred Heart - Lauds

Christ the King - Lauds

Common of Apostles - Lauds Antiphon 4

Common of Apostles - Vespers Antiphon 4

Common of One Martyr - Lauds Antiphon 4

Common of One Martyr - Vespers Antiphon 4

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Lauds Antiphon 4

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Vespers Antiphon 4

Common of Confessors - Lauds Antiphon 4

Common of Confessors - Vespers Antiphon 4

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Lauds Antiphon 4

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Vespers Antiphon 4

Christmas Day - Lauds

Epiphany - Lauds

Easter Sunday - Lauds

Pentecost - Lauds

Ascension - Lauds

All Saints - Lauds

Sacred Heart - Lauds

Christ the King - Lauds

Common of Apostles - Lauds Antiphon 5

Common of Apostles - Vespers Antiphon 5

Common of One Martyr - Lauds Antiphon 5

Common of One Martyr - Vespers Antiphon 5

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Lauds Antiphon 5

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Vespers Antiphon 5

Common of Confessors - Lauds Antiphon 5

Common of Confessors - Vespers Antiphon 5

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Lauds Antiphon 5

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Vespers Antiphon 5

Christmas Day - Lauds

Epiphany - Lauds

Easter Sunday - Lauds

Pentecost - Lauds

Ascension - Lauds

All Saints - Lauds

Sacred Heart - Lauds

Christ the King - Lauds

Common of Apostles - Lauds Chapter from Ephesians 2:19-20

Common of One Martyr - Lauds Chapter from James 1:12

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Lauds Chapter from 1 Corinthians 7:34

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Vespers Chapter from 1 Corinthians 7:34

Common of Confessors - Lauds Chapter from Wisdom 10:10

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Lauds Chapter from Ecclesiasticus 24:14

Christmas Day - Lauds - Hebr. 1:1-2

Epiphany - Lauds - Is. 60:1

Easter Sunday - Lauds - In place of Chapter, Hymn, Versicle and Response - Ps. 117:24

Pentecost - Lauds - Acts 2:1-2

Ascension - Lauds - Acts 1:1-2

All Saints - Lauds - Sap. 5:16-17

Common of Apostles - Lauds Hymn

Common of One Martyr - Lauds Hymn

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Lauds Hymn

Common of Confessors - Lauds Hymn

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Lauds Hymn

Christmas Day - Lauds

Epiphany - Lauds

Pentecost - Lauds

All Saints - Lauds

Christmas Day - Lauds - Benedictus

Epiphany - Lauds - Benedictus

Easter Sunday - Lauds - Benedictus

Pentecost - Lauds - Benedictus

Ascension - Lauds - Benedictus

All Saints - Lauds - Benedictus

Apparition of BVM Immaculate (Lourdes) - Lauds Benedictus

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Lauds Benedictus

Queenship of Mary - Lauds Benedictus

Seven Sorrows of BVM - Lauds Benedictus

Our Lady of the Rosary - Lauds Benedictus

Presentation of BVM - Lauds Benedictus

Visitation of BVM - Lauds Benedictus

Maternity of BVM - Lauds Benedictus

Sacred Heart - Lauds Benedictus

Guardian Angels - Lauds Benedictus

St. Thomas Aquinas - Lauds Benedictus

St. Benedict - Lauds Benedictus

St. Augustine - Lauds Benedictus

St. Francis of Assisi - Lauds Benedictus

Christ the King - Lauds Benedictus

Common of Apostles - Collect

Common of One Martyr - Collect

Common of Virgin Martyrs - Collect

Common of Confessors - Collect

Common of Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Collect

From First Vespers of Advent (Saturday before Advent I) to February 1 inclusive. Two verse/prayer variants: before and after Christmas.

From February 2 (Purification/Candlemas) to Wednesday of Holy Week inclusive

From Compline of Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) to Friday of Pentecost Octave inclusive. Standing posture on Saturdays, Sundays, and throughout Paschaltide.

From Saturday after Pentecost Octave (First Vespers of Trinity Sunday) to Friday before First Sunday of Advent inclusive. Kneeling posture except on Saturdays and Sundays.

Said after the Collect, before the Marian antiphon. Fidelium animae is NOT said at Compline (unlike other hours).

Epiphany Season - Lauds Hymn - Auth. Prudentius

Pentecost - Lauds Hymn - Auth. St. Hilary

All Saints - Lauds Hymn

Ascensiontide - Lauds Hymn

Acts 1:1-2

Acts 1:4-5

Acts 1:11

Is. 33:2. Same as Advent, used also during Septuagesima.

Jer. 17:14. Used from Septuagesima through Saturday before Lent I.

Rom. 13:8. Used from Septuagesima through Saturday before Lent I.

1 Peter 1:17-19. Used from Septuagesima through Saturday before Lent I.

Rom. 6:9-10. Same as Paschal chapter, used also during Ascensiontide.

Apparition of BVM Immaculate (Lourdes) - I Vespers Magnificat

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - I Vespers Magnificat

Queenship of Mary - I Vespers Magnificat

Seven Sorrows of BVM - I Vespers Magnificat

Our Lady of the Rosary - I Vespers Magnificat

Presentation of BVM - I Vespers Magnificat

Visitation of BVM - I Vespers Magnificat

Maternity of BVM - I Vespers Magnificat

St. George, Martyr - I Vespers Magnificat (from Common of One Martyr)

St. George, Martyr - Lauds Benedictus

St. Martin of Tours - I Vespers Magnificat

St. Martin of Tours - Lauds Benedictus

St. Ignatius of Loyola - I Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Confessor)

St. Ignatius of Loyola - Lauds Benedictus

St. Dominic - I Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Confessor)

St. Dominic - Lauds Benedictus

St. Anthony of Padua - I Vespers Magnificat

St. Anthony of Padua - Lauds Benedictus (Responsory Si quaeris)

St. Teresa of Avila - I Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Virgins)

St. Teresa of Avila - Lauds Benedictus (her own words)

St. John of the Cross - I Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Confessor and Doctor)

St. John of the Cross - Lauds Benedictus (from his Dark Night of the Soul)

St. Pius X, Pope - I Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Supreme Pontiffs)

St. Pius X, Pope - Lauds Benedictus

St. Athanasius - I Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Doctor)

St. Athanasius - Lauds Benedictus

St. Jerome - I Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Doctor)

St. Jerome - Lauds Benedictus

Final verse of Compline, said after the Marian antiphon. Concludes the Divine Office for the day.

responsorium

responsorium

responsorium

Used from Septuagesima through Saturday before Lent I.

Used from Septuagesima through Saturday before Lent I.

Used from Septuagesima through Saturday before Lent I.

Apparition of BVM Immaculate (Lourdes) - II Vespers Magnificat

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - II Vespers Magnificat

Queenship of Mary - II Vespers Magnificat

Seven Sorrows of BVM - II Vespers Magnificat

Our Lady of the Rosary - II Vespers Magnificat

Presentation of BVM - II Vespers Magnificat

Visitation of BVM - II Vespers Magnificat

Maternity of BVM - II Vespers Magnificat

St. George, Martyr - II Vespers Magnificat

St. Martin of Tours - II Vespers Magnificat

St. Ignatius of Loyola - II Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Confessor)

St. Dominic - II Vespers Magnificat

St. Anthony of Padua - II Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Confessor and Doctor)

St. Teresa of Avila - II Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Virgins)

St. John of the Cross - II Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Doctor)

St. Pius X, Pope - II Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Supreme Pontiffs)

St. Athanasius - II Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Bishop Confessor)

St. Jerome - II Vespers Magnificat (from Common of Confessor and Doctor)

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Epiphanytide.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Epiphanytide.

Versicle after the brief response at None in Epiphanytide.

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Ascensiontide.

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Ascensiontide.

Versicle after the brief response at None in Ascensiontide.

Apparition of BVM Immaculate (Lourdes) - Collect (Feb 11)

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Collect (Jul 16)

Queenship of Mary - Collect (May 31)

Seven Sorrows of BVM - Collect (Sep 15)

Our Lady of the Rosary - Collect (Oct 7)

Presentation of BVM - Collect (Nov 21)

Visitation of BVM - Collect (Jul 2)

Maternity of BVM - Collect (Oct 11)

St. George, Martyr - Collect (April 23)

St. Martin of Tours - Collect (November 11)

St. Ignatius of Loyola - Collect (July 31)

St. Dominic - Collect (August 4)

St. Anthony of Padua - Collect (June 13)

St. Teresa of Avila - Collect (October 15)

St. John of the Cross - Collect (November 24)

St. Pius X, Pope - Collect (September 3)

St. Athanasius - Collect (May 2)

St. Jerome - Collect (September 30)

Sacred Heart - I Vespers Magnificat

Sacred Heart - II Vespers Magnificat

Guardian Angels - I Vespers Magnificat

Guardian Angels - II Vespers Magnificat

St. Thomas Aquinas - I Vespers Magnificat

St. Thomas Aquinas - II Vespers Magnificat

St. Benedict - I Vespers Magnificat

St. Benedict - II Vespers Magnificat

St. Augustine - I Vespers Magnificat

St. Augustine - II Vespers Magnificat

St. Francis of Assisi - I Vespers Magnificat

St. Francis of Assisi - II Vespers Magnificat

Christ the King - I Vespers Magnificat

Christ the King - II Vespers Magnificat

St. Michael - II Vespers Magnificat

From 1960 Codex Rubricarum nn. 266-267. Saturday has special Marian dignity as day dedicated to Our Lady.

Sacred Heart - Collect

Guardian Angels - Collect

St. Thomas Aquinas - Collect

St. Benedict - Collect

St. Augustine - Collect

St. Francis of Assisi - Collect

Christ the King - Collect