Lauds, Morning Prayer for the 1st Wednesday of Advent, December 3, 2025.
Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest

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00:06 Deus in Adjutorium
00:33 Hymn* "Behold a Voice Resounding Clear." (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation
02:13 Psalm 36
04:42 Canticle: Judith 16v2-3a, 13-15
06:24 Psalm 47
08:15 Reading: Isaiah 7v14b-15
08:32 Responsory: "Your light will come, Jerusalem; the Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty."
09:26 Canticle of Zechariah
11:24 Intercessions: Emmanuel, be with us.
12:03 The Lord's Prayer
12:29 Collect
13:00 Concluding Rite: Dominus nos benedicat

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