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The Daily Office Chanted

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

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
351
Releases
Daily
Typical length
19 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
11 hours ago

Episodes

351 episodes, newest first

  1. Compline — Tuesday, Nov 3

    Episode 842

    Show notes

    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
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    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.

    15 min
  2. Evening Prayer — Tuesday, Nov 3

    Episode 841

    Show notes

    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
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    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.

    22 min
  3. Morning Prayer — Tuesday, Nov 3

    Episode 840

    Show notes

    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.)

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    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.

    23 min
  4. Compline — Monday, Nov 2

    Episode 839

    Show notes

    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.

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    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.

    14 min
  5. Evening Prayer — Monday, Nov 2

    Episode 838

    Show notes

    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.

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    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.

    19 min
  6. Morning Prayer — Monday, Nov 2

    Episode 837

    Show notes

    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.

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    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.

    24 min
  7. Compline — Sunday, Nov 1

    Episode 836

    Show notes

    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
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    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.

    19 min
  8. Evening Prayer — Sunday, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day

    Episode 835

    Show notes

    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    20 min
  9. Morning Prayer — Sunday, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day

    Episode 834

    Show notes

    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.)

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    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
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    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.

    24 min
  10. Compline — Saturday, Oct 31

    Episode 833

    Show notes

    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
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    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.

    15 min
  11. Evening Prayer — Saturday, Oct 31 | Eve of All Saints' Day

    Episode 832

    Show notes

    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    19 min
  12. Morning Prayer — Saturday, Oct 31

    Episode 831

    Show notes

    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    27 min
  13. Compline — Friday, Oct 30

    Episode 830

    Show notes

    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.)

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    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.

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    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 min
  14. Evening Prayer — Friday, Oct 30

    Episode 829

    Show notes

    Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.

    Psalm 51
    Revelation 13:1–10
    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    16 min
  15. Morning Prayer — Friday, Oct 30

    Episode 828

    Show notes

    Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.

    Psalms 40, 54
    Ecclesiasticus 34:1–8, 18–22
    Canticle 10: Quærite Dominum
    Luke 12:13–31
    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    24 min
  16. Compline — Thursday, Oct 29

    Episode 827

    Show notes

    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    15 min
  17. Evening Prayer — Thursday, Oct 29

    Episode 826

    Show notes

    Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.

    Psalm 103
    Revelation 12:7–17
    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    16 min
  18. Morning Prayer — Thursday, Oct 29

    Episode 825

    Show notes

    Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.

    Psalm 50
    Ecclesiasticus 31:12–18, 25—32:2
    Canticle 8: Cantemus Domino
    Luke 11:53—12:12
    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    24 min
  19. Compline — Wednesday, Oct 28

    Episode 824

    Show notes

    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.)

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    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.

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    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.

    19 min
  20. Evening Prayer — Wednesday, Oct 28 | Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles

    Episode 823

    Show notes

    Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer of the Episcopal Church, sung in Gregorian chant.

    Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles

    Psalms 116, 117
    Isaiah 4:2–6
    Canticle: Magnificat
    John 14:15–31
    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.)

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    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
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    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.

    20 min