The NLM has made it something of a tradition to begin this liturgical season, and the liturgical year itself, by providing coverage of the First Vespers of Advent with Pope Benedict XVI. We are pleased to once again provide this coverage for you today.
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"Deus in adjutorium meum intende. R. Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina."
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The Psalms; chanted and in Latin
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The discourse of the Holy Father
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"Magnificat anima mea Dominum..."
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"Benedicat vos omnipotens Deus..."
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