Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the 4th Wednesday of Lent, March 18, 2026.
Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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00:00 Introductory Rite: "Deus in adjutorium..."
00:35 Hymn: "Te Ioseph celebrent."
02:55 Psalm 113
05:13 Psalm 146
07:58 Canticle: Ephesians 1v3-10
10:51 Reading: Colossians 3v23-24
11:13 Responsory: The just man, shall blossom like the lily. (StH arrangement)
11:54 Magnificat (Canticle of Mary: Luke 1v46-55, tone 8)
14:12 Intercessions: Our Father in heaven, hear our prayer.
15:41 The Lord's Prayer (ICEL)
16:17 Collect
16:49 Concluding Rite

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