- Universalis: Vespers (Evening Prayer)
Who is worthy to face the Lord? There was a man sent by God, whose name was John Lord, who will live in your tent? Who will dwell on your holy mountain? acts rightly, speaks truth in his heart or do harm to his neighbour, or slander him but reveres those who fear the Lord takes no bribe to condemn the innocent will stand firm for ever
- Vespers - Wikipedia
Vespers, as a whole, is an introduction and preparation for the Eucharistic Liturgy, consisting of a collection of prayers, praises and Thanksgiving prayers which request the Lord's blessings upon the sacramental liturgy
- Evening Prayer (Vespers) | USCCB
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)
- Vespers | Definition, History, Practice | Britannica
vespers, evening prayer of thanksgiving and praise in Roman Catholic and certain other Christian liturgies Vespers and lauds (morning prayer) are the oldest and most important of the traditional liturgy of the hours
- Vespers | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia
Vespers, then, was the most solemn Office of the day and was composed of the psalms called Lucernales (Ps cxl is called psalmus lucernalis by the Apostolic Constitutions, VIII, xxxv; cf II, lix; also Cabrol, 1 c )
- What Are Vespers In Catholic Church? Evening Prayer . . .
Vespers in the Catholic Church are evening prayers that are traditionally recited at sunset to give thanks for the day and seek God's guidance for the night ahead This ancient tradition helps to center believers and bring peace before resting
- Vespers - Benedictine Abbey of Christ in the Desert
Vespers, whose name literally means shadows, is the traditional evening prayer of the Catholic Church Its celebration was and is to take place when evening comes and lamps are lit, though Saint Benedict implies it should be done before any lamps are needed
- About Vespers - Universalis
Vespers (the name means "evening") is designed to be recited in the evening, when the day's work is done It is the Hour that is most often celebrated in church with a lay congregation, both in the Catholic and the Anglican churches: the Anglicans call it Evensong
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