Please Note
This is the Liturgy of the Hours for December 31. Your local date is .
Invitatory
Blessed Virgin Mary or Saturday in the 15th week of Ordinary Time
FullScreen
Dark
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Intercessory Prayers
Recent prayer requests from community members
M P.
on July 19th, 2025 at 8:25
I pray for those on life support and for their families. May they turn to God during this time regarding decisions to be made and for strength. Mother Mary, please watch over those who are affected by ailing family members.
M P.
on July 19th, 2025 at 8:24
I pray for harmony in my family, especially during a critical time of decision-making. I also pray for my grandfather, who will be moving into an assisted living facility soon.
Chloe G.
on July 19th, 2025 at 7:21
My Lord, please accept this as my Offertory Prayer: My angels re here beside me in silent adoration, gazing upon You in silent adoration -the Face I long to see! They will assist me in prayer, compensating for all that is lacking in me
gabigale
on July 19th, 2025 at 6:59
Praise God in His Love and His mercy! I thank Him for another clear MRI for our nephew Jim! God has blessed us mightily always and in all ways. Thank Him always for His Love and His Care! And thank Him for another day to live for Him and and to serve Him. Alleluia and Amen
c h.
on July 19th, 2025 at 2:41
For safe protected business trip for our daughter. Bring her and her coworkers safely to Denver,(7/26-7/31)keep them safe. While there and bring them safely home,bless and protect them. JMJ. I ask in Jesus name amen thank you Father,Son and Holy Spirit.
Russell
on July 19th, 2025 at 0:00
Prayers in Petition and Thanksgiving My Special Intentions, For Pope Leo XIV, For all the Clergy, For all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, For the Protection and Safety of the Unborn, For the Persecuted and Suffering, For my Family, For peace in the world, For those struggling with illness. God Bless!
Melanie
on July 18th, 2025 at 23:43
Thank you Lord for the sacrament of confession. Thank you for your priests who hold their flock up to your mercy. Thank you for loving us so much that you desire peace for us. Amen.
Kevin
on July 18th, 2025 at 21:32
Heavenly Father, You have called me to follow You, to seek Your will, and to serve Your Church. In my heart, I feel the stirrings of a vocation, a desire to serve as Your deacon, yet obstacles stand before me, and the path is uncertain. Lord, I place my trust in You.
Carl F.
on July 18th, 2025 at 20:30
Please pray that I will be healed and be able to care for my pets in the way that they should be cared for.
Michelle D.
on July 18th, 2025 at 20:00
Dear God Please Save My Sister and My Nieces and Nephews Please Speak To Them Let Them Get Down On Their Knees and Cry Out To You Asking For Forgiveness Please Change Them Thank You In Jesus Name Amen
Michelle D.
on July 18th, 2025 at 19:51
Dear God Please Bless My Sister and My Nieces and Nephews With A Nice 6 Bedroom House in Lanham Maryland Please Bless My Sister With A Job and Please Find A Church For Them Thank You In Jesus Name Amen
Anthony
on July 18th, 2025 at 15:39
Prayers for the repose of the soul of the mother of Fr. S, and for recently deceased NF. Prayers asking for healing for SN suffering from cancer. May all things work to give Glory to God!
Lisa C.
on July 18th, 2025 at 11:24
Dear Lord, thank you for bringing my sister Diane back into my life. Now I'd be thrilled if she would return to our cradle church. If it is your will, prod her to return to the Catholic Church. In Jesus' name I pray, amen!
David T.
on July 18th, 2025 at 11:10
Pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Emmanuel Agbakwuru, C.S.Sp.
David T.
on July 18th, 2025 at 10:52
Repose of souls-Pope Francis,Msgrs-Philip & Kirk,Frs-Neil,Eric,Arnold,John,Arturo,McDermott,Fabian & Mateo,Dcn Mac,Srs-Anne-Elizabeth,Katherine& Sarah,Bill,John,Ed,James,Bud,Al,Steve,Shawn,Rock, Archie,Donna,Judy,Billy,Shirley,Elena,Rosemary,Carol,Charlotte,Chelsey,David,Sandy,Regina,June,Noel Eddie
David T.
on July 18th, 2025 at 10:46
Prayers-Pope Leo,Frs-Mark,Richard,Jesus,David,Charles,Joseph,Luis,Soney,Bernard,Jerry,Pat,Ted,Earl, Mike,Joe,Chris,Austin,Marion,Matlak,Mark-Mary, & Fr D,Srs-Paulea,Sheila,& Kathy,Dcns-Manuel,Doug, Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Glenn,Fernando, & Vilchis
David T.
on July 18th, 2025 at 10:42
Healing-Fr Mike,Miguel,Missy,Grace,Kim,Joe V,Joan,Joe R,Laura,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Bill,John,Terry,Jill, Jake,Jeff,Frank,Kathy G,Otto,Luke,Jose,Manuel,Sophie,Jackie,Lyndon,Helen,Penny,Maria,Barbara,Christy Christina,Bob & THerona,Steve & Kathy,Darla & Bob,Dennis & Merideth,Lori & family,Maureen,Patti
c h.
on July 18th, 2025 at 9:35
Lord I ask for a good report from the eye Dr for Nicole and a good report from the DR for Dennis. Please cure them as well as the rest of us as you know what is required, desired and needed .Praise be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I ask in the name of Jesus Amen. Thank you.
c h.
on July 18th, 2025 at 9:30
Happy birthday Celia, may you rest in peace. Amen
Girlie L.
on July 18th, 2025 at 8:25
Thank you, dear God, for reminding us that You are our Living God; one who sees us where we are.
Chloe G.
on July 18th, 2025 at 7:29
I ask Your help dear Lord that I will find a way to recognize the good in others instead of criticizing or humiliating them because I know that airing the faults of others only yields a fruit that no one can enjoy!
jeff
on July 18th, 2025 at 7:11
please pray for Chris, who has mental health issues. May he find happiness in life beyond his daily struggles.
john
on July 18th, 2025 at 5:21
For Michael D, a man with schizophrenia who lives at a nearby group home. I haven't run into him in a few months, which is unusual. I pray that he's well.
Contribute to DivineOffice.org
Your contribution ensures this site will be around to serve thousands who use it daily to pray.
Contribute Monthly
A monthly recurring payment is not required, but your support ensures this site will be around to serve thousands who use it daily to pray. You can select the amount of your monthly contribution below, or you can select "custom amount" and set it in the next page.
Contribute One-Time
If you prefer not to commit to a monthly contribution right now, please consider a one-time contribution. You will be able to set any amount in the next page.
Having trouble with this form?
You can also contribute through PayPal from this page, or you can mail a check.
Divine Office Blog
News and Updates from our ministry
Mauro on May 8th, 2025at 14:30
Habemus Papam: Pope Leo XIV Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With joy and gratitude to God, we share the news that the College of Cardinals, gathered in solemn conclave, has elected a new pope:... Continue reading
Login to like (30)
Monica on May 8th, 2025at 14:17
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been selected as the next pope, the first American pontiff in history. A native of Chicago and Augustinian missionary who worked for years in Peru, the new... Continue reading
Login to like (13)
Mauro on May 8th, 2025at 5:06
The eyes of the world are once again turned to Rome, where the 2025 Conclave has begun. As the doors of the Sistine Chapel closed and the words “Extra omnes” (“Everyone out!”) echoed through the sacred space, the Cardinal electors entered into one of the most solemn and prayerful tasks of their vocation: to discern, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who will be the next successor to St. Peter. Continue reading
Login to like (11)
Mauro on April 26th, 2025at 13:16
Dear Divine Office Community, Today, as we unite in prayer, we remember and give thanks for the life of Pope Francis, who was laid to rest in a moving ceremony at St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal... Continue reading
Login to like (3)
Get our Award-winning Catholic Apps
Liturgy Of The Hours by DivineOffice.org App
2000+ Catholic Prayers in 4 Languages
Catholicpedia: the 1920s Catholic Encyclopedia at your fingertips
Liturgy of the Hours Podcast – Subscribe
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
YouTube
RSS Feed
Catholic Resources
Daily Mass Readings (USCCB)
Catholic Bible (NABRE)
Pray the Rosary
Get the DivineOffice App!
Pray always and everywhere with our Award-Winning Liturgy of the Hours app for iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle Fire. NOW FREE!
Ratings and Reviews
Our DivineOffice app is rated 4.9 out of 5, based on over 2,400 ratings and won the About.com Best Catholic App Award for 3 years in a row.
Recommended Books
Support us by starting your amazon shopping by clicking on this link.
Sign In
Divine Office is a free website sustained by donations.
Registration is only necessary for new members to post comments and prayer intentions.
Don't have an account?
Register
Divine Office is a free website sustained by donations.
Registration is only necessary for new members to post comments and prayer intentions.
Your password will be generated automatically and emailed to the address you specify above.
Prayers
Community
Globe
Donate
Join
Login
More
Cancel
Pray anywhere
I have prayed the Divine Office for many years. [...] When I discovered this app, all of my concerns of ribbon placement were gone. Having the Divine Office on my phone is absolutely the best thing ever! The sense of community is so wonderful as I see how many others are praying at the same time as myself. [...] Now I don’t need to turn a lamp on as I use to when I used the Office printed volumes. It is such a blessing to have the Divine Office in my pocket. Many times I’ve been sitting in a doctor’s waiting room at the time of Mid Morning prayer. It is so calming of any worries to pull out my phone, open the app, and be able to connect with Our Lord at those times I need Him most. I don’t use the audio version much but the few times I’ve traveled, it is so comforting to not have to skip the Office in order to keep my hands on the steering wheel and my eyes in the road. I recommend this app to friends all the time, especially to those who’d like to pray the Office but feel intimidated by the size of the printed version and getting the ribbons placed properly. Thank you for developing this app. It is my constant companion.
SheezyOCon October 13, 2021
Super helpful
I have only been introduced to the divine office prayers two times before I downloaded this app. It is laid out in a way that is very easy to understand, and there is an audio option that will say all of the prayers. There is an option to set reminders throughout the day. I got this because, I didn’t really know how to say the divine office, and I didn’t know what prayer books I needed to purchase to begin. During the shutting down of churches for covid :( this has been a wonderful resource. One cool feature is that you can tap on the “in prayer” link and see little specks of light around the globe lighting up in the area that someone else is praying. It’s so cool to see everyone praying with you and is a powerful reminder that we are all connected and unified in Christ’s mystical body.
tori6543588on May 5, 2020
Praying with the whole Church
I love this app! Since it is now free and no longer for sale, I made sure to donate the price of buying it, and then some. I have loved the Liturgy of the Hours for 25 years. But I always felt alone when I prayed it. With this app, I am connected to others! I use it in conjunction with my printed Christian Prayer volume. On other days, I cannot get to my book but with the app, I always have the prayers available. I have the printed calendar with my book, but I actually rely on this more for placing my ribbons. The audio is wonderful!! I often read out loud with it. I love that I can change the speed of the audio! I have found that 1.3 is good for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this app. Thank you for still supporting it. Thank you for updating the “one God,” to just “God” change in the prayers. My book still throws me off but your app is right! Highly recommend this. Many friends have it. THANK YOU!!
MommytoNFP2on June 12, 2022