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The Daily Office Chanted

Scott Dettra

The Daily Office Chanted offers Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline every day, sung according to the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church in the ancient tradition of Gregorian chant.

For centuries, Gregorian chant has given voice to Christian prayer. As the saying traditionally attributed to St. Augustine puts it, Qui cantat, bis orat (“He who sings, prays twice”)—a beautiful expression of how music can lift and deepen our prayers.

The Daily Offices are sung by Scott Dettra, with service music drawn from The Hymnal 1982, psalms from The Plainsong Psalter, and Scripture readings from the NRSV. Links to these resources may be found in each episode’s show notes.

The Daily Office Chanted is a listener-supported devotional ministry, offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Donation links are available in each episode’s show notes.

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#849
Today · 24 min
Morning Prayer — Friday, Nov 6
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalm 69:1–23, 31–38 Ecclesiasticus 50:1, 11–24 Canticle 10: Quærite Dominum Luke 13:31–35 Canticle 18: Dignus es Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#848
Today · 14 min
Compline — Thursday, Nov 5
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#847
Yesterday · 17 min
Evening Prayer — Thursday, Nov 5
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalm 74 Revelation 16:12–21 Canticle: Magnificat Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#846
Yesterday · 24 min
Morning Prayer — Thursday, Nov 5
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalm 71 Ecclesiasticus 44:1–15 Canticle 8: Cantemus Domino Luke 13:18–30 Canticle 20: Gloria in excelsis Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#845
Yesterday · 13 min
Compline — Wednesday, Nov 4
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#844
Wednesday · 17 min
Evening Prayer — Wednesday, Nov 4
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalm 119:73–96 Revelation 16:1–11 Canticle: Magnificat Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#843
Wednesday · 23 min
Morning Prayer — Wednesday, Nov 4
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalm 72 Ecclesiasticus 43:23–33 Canticle 11: Surge, illuminare Luke 13:10–17 Canticle 16: Benedictus Dominus Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#842
Wednesday · 14 min
Compline — Tuesday, Nov 3
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#841
Tuesday · 21 min
Evening Prayer — Tuesday, Nov 3
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalm 68:1–20, 24–36 Revelation 14:14—15:8 Canticle: Magnificat Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#840
Tuesday · 23 min
Morning Prayer — Tuesday, Nov 3
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalm 61, 62 Ecclesiasticus 43:1–22 Canticle 13: Benedictus es Luke 13:1–9 Canticle 18: Dignus es Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#839
Tuesday · 13 min
Compline — Monday, Nov 2
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#838
Monday · 18 min
Evening Prayer — Monday, Nov 2
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalms 64, 65 Revelation 14:1–13 Canticle: Magnificat Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#837
Monday · 23 min
Morning Prayer — Monday, Nov 2
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalms 56, 57 Ecclesiasticus 38:24–34 Canticle 9: Ecce, Deus Luke 12:49–59 Canticle 19: Magna et mirabilia Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#836
Monday · 18 min
Compline — Sunday, Nov 1
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#835
Sunday · 19 min
Evening Prayer — Sunday, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. All Saints' Day Psalms 148, 150 Wisdom 5:1–5, 14–16 Canticle: Magnificat Revelation 21:1–4, 22—22:5 Canticle: Nunc dimittis Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#834
Sunday · 24 min
Morning Prayer — Sunday, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. All Saints' Day Psalms 111, 112 2 Esdras 2:42–47 Canticle 16: Benedictus Dominus Hebrews 11:32—12:2 Canticle 21: Te Deum laudamus Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#833
Saturday · 14 min
Compline — Saturday, Oct 31
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#832
Saturday · 19 min
Evening Prayer — Saturday, Oct 31 | Eve of All Saints' Day
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Eve of All Saints' Day Psalm 34 Wisdom 3:1–9 Canticle: Magnificat Revelation 19:1, 4–10 Canticle: Nunc dimittis Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#831
Saturday · 26 min
Morning Prayer — Saturday, Oct 31
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Psalm 55 Ecclesiasticus 35:1–17 Canticle 12: Benedicite Luke 12:32–48 Canticle 19: Magna et mirabilia Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.
#830
October 30 · 13 min
Compline — Friday, Oct 30
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant. Follow along Morning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Resources The Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connected Join our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministry The Daily Office Chanted is offered free of charge and without advertising. If it has become part of your daily prayer, please consider supporting the ministry. Monthly: $5 · $10 · $20 One-time gift: Any amount Thank you for your support. Scripture readings are from the NRSV Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission.

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