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CHAPTER XV.At what seasons “Alleluia” must be said.From the holy feast of Easter until Whitsuntide, let “Alleluia” be said without intermission, as well with the psalms, as with the responsories. Fr … read more

CHAPTER XIV.In what manner the Office of Matins is to be celebrated on the Feast days of Saints.On Saints’ days, and upon all solemnities, let the same order be observed as upon Sundays, only that psa … read more

CHAPTER XIII.How Lauds are to celebrated on ferial or week days.On ferial days, let Lauds be celebrated thus: Let the sixty-sixth Psalm be said as on Sunday, plainly and without an antiphon, and als … read more

CHAPTER XII.How the solemnity of Lauds is to be performed.For Sunday’s Lauds, first, let the sixtieth Psalm be said plainly, without an antiphon; after which, say the fiftieth with an “Alleluia;” then … read more

CHAPTER XI.How Matins, or Night-office, is to be celebrated on Sundays.On Sunday, let them rise more seasonably for Matins, and therein observe the following order. When six psalms and the versicle … read more