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Solemn Evening Prayer
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Sunday, December 17, 2023, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PMLocation: Cathedral ChurchSolemn Evening PrayerOn Sunday evenings during Advent, solemn evening prayer will be held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes. Evening prayer, also called vespers, is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office.
In the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church fulfills Jesus' command to "pray always" (Luke 18:1; see also 1 Thessalonians 5:17). Through this prayer, the people of God sanctify the day by continual praise of God and prayers of intercession for the needs of the world. This liturgy begins with the singing of a hymn, is followed by the chanting of Psalms, and culminates in the sung proclamation of the Canticle of Mary (the Magnificat). This Gospel canticle is Mary's song of joy upon meeting her cousin Elizabeth, is a particularly appropriate meditation during Advent as we prepare for Christmas. Solemn Evening Prayer are held every Sunday in Advent at 5:00 p.m. It will feature members of the Cathedral music program, and it promises to be 20 minutes of time well spent!
