DIVINUM OFFICIUM Short Reading

Brief Lesson

Said at beginning of Compline before examination of conscience. 'Domne' used in choir when priest is present; 'Domine' otherwise.

LECTIO BREVIS from Compline in the 1962 Breviary.

LATINE
V. Jube, domne (Domine) benedicere.
Bened: Noctem quietam et finem perfectum concedat nobis Dominus omnipotens. R. Amen.
Lectio Brevis (1 Pet 5:8): Fratres: Sobrii estote, et vigilate: quia adversarius vester diabolus tamquam leo rugiens circuit, quaerens quem devoret: cui resistite fortes in fide. Tu autem Domine, miserere nobis. R. Deo gratias.
ENGLISH
V. Pray, sir (O Lord) a blessing.
Blessing: May the almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. R. Amen.
Brief Lesson (1 Peter 5:8): Brethren: Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour: whom resist ye, strong in faith. But Thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us. R. Thanks be to God.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Said at beginning of Compline before examination of conscience. 'Domne' used in choir when priest is present; 'Domine' otherwise.
HORA
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