The Daily Office Chanted
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.
Episodes
39 minutes ago
39 minutes ago
23 min
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
Saint Michael and All Angels
Psalms: 8, 148Job 38:1–7Canticle 16: Benedictus DominusHebrews 1:1–14Canticle 21: Te Deum laudamus
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
10 hours ago
10 hours ago
18 min
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
13 hours ago
13 hours ago
20 min
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
Eve of Saint Michael and All Angels
Psalms: 34, 150Daniel 12:1–3Canticle 13: Benedictus esRevelation 5:1–14Canticle: Magnificat
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
2 days ago
2 days ago
20 min
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
Psalm: 89:1–18Hosea 2:14–23Canticle 9: Ecce, DeusLuke 5:1–11Canticle 19: Magna et mirabilia
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
2 days ago
2 days ago
18 min
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
2 days ago
2 days ago
18 min
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Psalms: 19, 46James 3:1–13Canticle: Magnificat
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
3 days ago
3 days ago
25 min
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Psalms: 66, 67Hosea 2:2–14Canticle 16: Benedictus DominusMatthew 13:44–52Canticle 21: Te Deum laudamus
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
3 days ago
3 days ago
14 min
Compline (Night Prayer) from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
3 days ago
3 days ago
17 min
Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
Eve of the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm: 136Acts 20:1–16Canticle: Magnificat
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.
4 days ago
4 days ago
24 min
Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.
Psalms: 87, 90Hosea 1:1—2:1Canticle 12: BenediciteLuke 4:38–44Canticle 19: Magna et mirabilia
Follow alongMorning Prayer begins on page 75, Evening Prayer on page 115, and Compline on page 127 of The Book of Common Prayer (1979). ResourcesThe Book of Common Prayer · The Hymnal 1982 · The Plainsong Psalter(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Stay connectedJoin our Listener Community on Facebook. Support this ministryThe 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 · $20One-time gift: Any amountThank 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.