Please Note
This is the Liturgy of the Hours for December 31. Your local date is .
Invitatory
Sunday in the 5th week of Easter Season
FullScreen
Dark
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Psalm 95
Come, let us sing to the Lord
and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
The Lord is God, the mighty God,
the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the highest mountains as well.
He made the sea; it belongs to him,
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Come, then, let us bow down and worship,
bending the knee before the Lord, our maker,
For he is our God and we are his people,
the flock he shepherds.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:
Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did in the wilderness,
when at Meriba and Massah they challenged me and provoked me,
Although they had seen all of my works.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Forty years I endured that generation.
I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
and they do not know my ways.
So I swore in my anger,
“They shall not enter into my rest.”
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
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. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Intercessory Prayers
Recent prayer requests from community members
Christopher T.
on May 18th, 2025 at 5:31
God, Jesus through the intercession of MARY ;May you bless the family you have in your grace given me; please soften and change the heart of my best friend that she might forgive and love her best friend ; choosing a different course that decides for unity of family and the body of Christ Jesus
Michael O.
on May 18th, 2025 at 2:55
Please pray for my physical healing. Praise and thank you Lord Jesus.
Deb H.
on May 17th, 2025 at 21:07
Please pray for a man who is dying and is an atheist. Please pray that he will accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior before he takes his final breath.
Chloe G.
on May 17th, 2025 at 18:27
BIG lesson learned today! I was unable to find the plastic case containing my favorite prayers so... our dear Lord had to remind me not to place so much concern over material things!
george c.
on May 17th, 2025 at 16:07
Please Pray for KRIS TUNG, who is in Critical Condition, suffering from cancer of the brain and bone. May the LORD help her to recover and bring her to her lovely family (Husband and 4 young children).
David T.
on May 17th, 2025 at 13:34
Repose of souls-Pope Francis,Msgr Philip,Msgr Kirk,Fr Eric,Fr Neil,Fr Arnold,Fr John,Fr Arturo,Dcn Mac, Sr Anne-Elizabeth,Sr Katherine,Sr Sarah,Bill,John,Ed,James,Shawn,Steve,Rock,Archie,Donna,Shirley, Billy,Elena,Rosemary,Carol,Charlotte,Chelsey,David,Sandy,Regina,Fr McDermott,Judy,Bud,Noel
David T.
on May 17th, 2025 at 13:28
Healing-Fr Mike,Miguel,Missy,Kim,Grace,Joe V,Joan,Joe R, Laura,Larry,Katy,Krystal, Jake,Jill,Otto,Luke, Sophie,Jackie,Lyndon,Helen,Diane,Patti,Kathy R,Kathy G,John,Terry,Bill,Jeff,Frank,Bob & Therona, Darla & Bob,Barbara,Christy,Christina,Manuel,OCDS & KC families
David T.
on May 17th, 2025 at 13:22
Prayer-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,FR Jesus,Fr David,Fr Charles,Fr James,Fr Luis,Fr Soney,Fr Bernard,Fr Jerry ,Fr Pat,Fr Ted,Fr Earl,Fr Mike,Fr Joe,Fr D,Fr Austin,Fr Marion,Fr Matlak,Fr Mark-Mary,sr Paulea,Sr Sheila, Sr Kathy,Dcn Manuel,Dcn Manny,DCn Will,Dcn Ernie,Dcn Gary,Dcn Fernando,Dcn Vilchis,Dcn Glenn
Mallory G.
on May 17th, 2025 at 12:31
Pray for Saul K. who has stage three cancer. For his total healing and family.
Chloe G.
on May 17th, 2025 at 11:22
Today I offer my prayers for all the people who write and produce Word Search books. As an elderly person, these books have given me SO much ! With fading memory and other difficulties, they have enabled me to use my day in a very productive way. I wish them all God's choicest blessings !
Trudy S.
on May 17th, 2025 at 8:54
Please pray for the repose of Bernard, Esther, Karen D, Etienne, Irma, Clifton, Elphege and Eva.
Mary
on May 17th, 2025 at 8:47
Urgent Prayer request: Please pray for Fred. He is an electrician & was electrocuted. He was resuscitated. Now in ICU hospital, sedated awaiting test results. Praying for total healing, that God be glorified in meeting this need. Pray for wife, Natasha and family. His brother soon ordained deacon.
Mary
on May 17th, 2025 at 8:46
Urgent Prayer request: Please pray for Fred. He is an electrician & was electrocuted. He was resuscitated. Now in ICU hospital, sedated awaiting test results. Praying for total healing, that God be glorified in meeting this need. Pray for wife, Natasha and family. His brother soon ordained deacon.
gabigale
on May 17th, 2025 at 7:46
F Arthur God please give doctors and family members of those with beginning signs of any form of dementia to recognize the need and give attention to those people. Give Your love and blessings to those affected in any way. In Jesus’ Holy Name I pray. Amen
Timothy D.
on May 17th, 2025 at 5:52
For those with alcohol, drug or other addictions which cause them to place their “fix” before their obligations to God, family, and their livelihood. We ask God to extend to them special graces to seek treatment and to heal.
Russell
on May 16th, 2025 at 22:35
Prayers in Petition and Thanksgiving My Special Intentions, For the Repose of the Soul of Our Holy Father Pope Francis, 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, Easter50 Brothers. God Bless!
Chloe G.
on May 16th, 2025 at 18:32
"Man can live forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air, but only one second without hope." ~ Author Unknown
Thomas
on May 16th, 2025 at 17:26
I repeat this from time to time..Pray for my nephew Joshua who for nearly four years has not communicated with any of us..his family.
jennifer j.
on May 16th, 2025 at 13:17
And also especially for the happy repose of beloved Pope Benedict XVI. May all these rest in the beautiful light of Your Countenance, LORD Jesus. Amen.
jennifer j.
on May 16th, 2025 at 13:09
For the happy repose of my Dad, James A Jackson. Jr. and for his Dad and Mother. And for friends Tommy Murfee, Perry Wilbourne, Bunny Barton. and Jim Waters and Jimmy Dee. For brothers Gray, Campbell, and Matthew. and Happy Repose for Mr. Jack Hatchett and Dan Copus. Lucia Grace Yours forever.
Russell
on May 16th, 2025 at 11:30
Prayers in Petition and Thanksgiving My Special Intentions, For the Repose of the Soul of Our Holy Father Pope Francis, 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, Easter50 Brothers. God Bless!
Rhonda G.
on May 16th, 2025 at 10:46
Jesus Christ is the Way, Truth and Life. Amen
Rhonda G.
on May 16th, 2025 at 10:34
Dear God, we praise You and prayers for our Brothers and Sisters-through Jesus Christ. Amen
Joe
on May 16th, 2025 at 9:36
Please pray for a family friend, Tim, who was struck and killed by a car while out walking. For Tim and his loved ones who mourn his tragic loss. Also, pray for the driver, who was arrested for hit and run. May they all be united within God's tender mercy.
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 (23)
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 (6)
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 (2)
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