Lauds, Friday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, December 29th, 2025. 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas
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00:08 Introductory Rite: Deus in adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"
00:52 Hymn*: "A solis ortus cardine." c. 5th Century (English) ICEL ©2023 published in "The Divine Office Hymnal,” GIA Publications, Inc. ©2023 Translation
04:22 Psalm 63v2-9
06:36 Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56
10:09 Psalm 149
12:16 Reading: Hebrews 1v1-2
12:44 Responsory: The Lord has made known! Alleluia, alleluia.
13:46 Benedictus (Canticle of Zechariah)
16:28 Intercessions: Peace to His people on earth.
17:38 The Lord's Prayer
18:09 Collect (Concluding Prayers)
18:38 Concluding Rite

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*Hymn - Copyright ©2023 the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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