Lauds, Morning Prayer on the 4th Sunday in Advent, December 21, 2025.
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00:08 Deus in Adjutorium – "O God, come to my assistance"
00:42 Hymn: “Magnis prophetæ vocibus," (English) unknown author, © 2023 ICEL.
02:31 Psalm 118(117)
07:34 Canticle: Daniel 3:52-57
10:23 Psalm 150(149)
11:46 Reading: Romans 13v11-12
12:16 Responsory: Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us.
13:07 Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79)
15:21 Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus!"
16:09 Pater Noster
16:52 Collect
17:18 Concluding Rite
17:29 Marian Devotion

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