A TABLE OF THE FOUR-WEEK PSALTER FOR MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER
EP1 - Evening Prayer 1 (this prayer is for the Saturday prior to the new week. Read early morning before morning prayer or after midnight before morning prayers read); MP - Morning Prayer EP2 - Evening Prayer 2
Week 1 of Four-Week Psalter for Morning and Evening Prayers
Hour Psalm Number Psalm Name Link
Sunday
EP1 141:1-9 Prayer for Protection against Evildoers Psalms, PSALM 141 | USCCB
142 (Phil 2) Prayer in Time of Abandonment Psalms, PSALM 142 | USCCB
MP 63:2-9 (Dan 3) Thirst for God (verses 2-9 only) Psalms, PSALM 63 | USCCB
149 Glorification of God, Lord and Creator Psalms, PSALM 149 | USCCB
EP2 110:1-5, 7 The Messiah—King, Prophet, and Conqueror (verses 1-5 & 7 only) Psalms, PSALM 110 | USCCB
114 (Rev19; Lent:1 Pet 2) The Lord’s Wonders at the Exodus Psalms, PSALM 114 | USCCB
Monday
MP 5:2-10, 12-13 (1 Chr 29) Morning Prayer for Divine Help (verses 2-10 & 12-13 only) Psalms, PSALM 5 | USCCB
29 God’s Majesty in the Storm Psalms, PSALM 29 | USCCB
EP 11 Unshakable Confidence in God Psalms, PSALM 11 | USCCB
15 (Eph 1) The Righteous: Guests of God Psalms, PSALM 15 | USCCB
Tuesday
MP 24 (Tob 13) The Lord’s Solemn Entry into Jerusalem Psalms, PSALM 24 | USCCB
33 Praise of God’s Providence Psalms, PSALM 33 | USCCB
EP 20 Prayer in Praise of the Messiah King Psalms, PSALM 20 | USCCB
21:2-8, 14 (Rev 4; 5) Thanksgiving for Messianic Blessings (verses 2-8 & 14 only) Psalms, PSALM 21 | USCCB
Wednesday
MP 36 (Jud 16) Human Weakness and Divine Goodness Psalms, PSALM 36 | USCCB
47 The Lord, King of All Nations Psalms, PSALM 47 | USCCB
EP 27:1-6 Trust in God, Our Light and Salvation (verses 1-6 only) Psalms, PSALM 27 | USCCB
27:7-14 (Col 1) Trust in God, Our Light and Salvation (verses 7-14 only) Psalms, PSALM 27 | USCCB
Thursday
MP 57 (Jer 31) Trust in God amid Suffering Psalms, PSALM 57 | USCCB
48 Thanksgiving for the Deliverance of God’s People Psalms, PSALM 48 | USCCB
EP 30 Thanksgiving for the Deliverance from Death Psalms, PSALM 30 | USCCB
32 (Rev 11; 12) The Joy of Being Forgiven Psalms, PSALM 32 | USCCB
Friday
MP 51 (Isa 45) The “Miserere”: Repentance for Sin Psalms, PSALM 51 | USCCB
100 Processional Entrance Hymn Psalms, PSALM 100 | USCCB
EP 41 Trust in God in Sickness and Misfortune Psalms, PSALM 41 | USCCB
46 (Rev 15) God, Refuge of His People Psalms, PSALM 46 | USCCB
Saturday
MP 119:145-152 (Ex 15) Praise of God’s Law Psalms, PSALM 119 | USCCB
117 Universal Praise of God Psalms, PSALM 117 | USCCB
Note: The Evening Prayer for Saturday night is listed on the upcoming Sunday Morning as EP1 into the next week (look below) which should be said early prior to the MP-Morning Prayer. Thank you.
Week 2 of Four-Week Psalter for Morning and Evening Prayers
Hour Psalm Number Psalm Name Link
Sunday
EP1 119:105-112 Praise of God’s Law (verses 105-112 only) Psalms, PSALM 119 | USCCB
16 (Phil 2) God the Supreme Good Psalms, PSALM 16 | USCCB
MP 118 (Dan 3) Thanksgiving for Salvation Psalms, PSALM 118 | USCCB
150 Harmonious Praise of God Psalms, PSALM 150 | USCCB
EP2 110:1-5, 7 The Messiah—King, Prophet, and Conqueror (verses 1-5, & 7 only) Psalms, PSALM 110 | USCCB
115 (Rev 19; Lent: 1 Pet 2) Hymn to the Lord, the One God Psalms, PSALM 115 | USCCB
Monday
MP 42 (Sir 36) Prayer of Longing for God Psalms, PSALM 42 | USCCB
19:2-7 God’s Glory in Creation Psalms, PSALM 19 | USCCB
EP 45:2-10 Nuptial Ode for the Messianic King Psalms, PSALM 45 | USCCB
45:11-18 (Eph 1) Nuptial Ode for the Messianic King Psalms, PSALM 45 | USCCB
Tuesday
MP 43 (Isa 38) Prayer To Worship God Anew Psalms, PSALM 43 | USCCB
65 Thanksgiving for Divine Blessings Psalms, PSALM 65 | USCCB
EP 49:2-13 Deceptive Riches Psalms, PSALM 49 | USCCB
49:14-21 (Rev 4; 5) Deceptive Riches (verses 14-21 only) Psalms, PSALM 49 | USCCB
Wednesday
MP 77 (1 Sam 2) Lament and Consolation in Distress Psalms, PSALM 77 | USCCB
97 Divine King and Universal Judge Psalms, PSALM 97 | USCCB
EP 62 Trust in God Alone Psalms, PSALM 62 | USCCB
67 (Col 1) Prayer That All May Worship God Psalms, PSALM 67 | USCCB
Thursday
MP 80 (Isa 12) Prayer for the Persecuted People Psalms, PSALM 80 | USCCB
81 Exhortation To Worship Worthily Psalms, PSALM 81 | USCCB
EP 72:1-11 The Kingdom of the Messiah (verses 1-11 only) Psalms, PSALM 72 | USCCB
72:12-19 (Rev 11; 12) The Kingdom of the Messiah (verses 12-19 only) Psalms, PSALM 72 | USCCB
Friday
MP 51 (Hab 3) The “Miserere”: Repentance for Sin Psalms, PSALM 51 | USCCB
147:12-20 Hymn to the City of God (verses 12-20 only) Psalms, PSALM 147 | USCCB
EP 116:1-9 Thanksgiving to God for Help Received (verses 1-9 only) Psalms, PSALM 116 | USCCB
121 (Rev 15) God, Guardian of His People Psalms, PSALM 121 | USCCB
Saturday
MP 92 (Deut 32) Praise of God’s Just Rule Psalms, PSALM 92 | USCCB
8 The Majesty of God and the Dignity of Human Beings Psalms, PSALM 8 | USCCB
Note: The Evening Prayer for Saturday night is listed on the upcoming Sunday Morning as EP1 into the next week (look below) which should be said early prior to the MP-Morning Prayer. Thank you.
Week 3 of Four-Week Psalter for Morning and Evening Prayers
Hour Psalm Number Psalm Name Link
Sunday
EP1 113 Praise of the Lord for His Care of the Lowly Psalms, PSALM 113 | USCCB
116:10-19 (Phil 2) Thanksgiving to God for Help Received (verses 10-19 only) Psalms, PSALM 116 | USCCB
MP 93 (Dan 3) Glory of the Lord’s Kingdom Psalms, PSALM 93 | USCCB
148 Glorification of God, Lord and Creator Psalms, PSALM 148 | USCCB
EP2 110:1-5, 7 The Messiah—King, Prophet, and Conqueror (verses 1-5, & 7 only) Psalms, PSALM 110 | USCCB
111 (Rev 19; Lent: 1 Pet 2) Praise of God for His Wondrous Works Psalms, PSALM 111 | USCCB
Monday
MP 84 (Isa 2) Prayer for the People’s Salvation Psalms, PSALM 84 | USCCB
96 God, Sovereign and Judge of the Universe Psalms, PSALM 96 | USCCB
EP 123 Prayer in Time of Spiritual Need Psalms, PSALM 123 | USCCB
124 (Eph 1) Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Help Psalms, PSALM 124 | USCCB
Tuesday
MP 85 (Isa 26) Prayer for the People’s Salvation Psalms, PSALM 85 | USCCB
67 Prayer That All May Worship God Psalms, PSALM 67 | USCCB
EP 125 God, Protector of His People Psalms, PSALM 125 | USCCB
131 (Rev 4; 5) Childlike Trust in God Psalms, PSALM 131 | USCCB
Wednesday
MP 86 (Isa 33) Prayer in Suffering and Distress Psalms, PSALM 86 | USCCB
98 Praise of the Lord, King and Judge Psalms, PSALM 98 | USCCB
EP 126 God, Our Joy and Our Hope Psalms, PSALM 126 | USCCB
127 (Col 1) Need of Divine Assistance Psalms, PSALM 127 | USCCB
Thursday
MP 87 (Isa 40) Zion, Home of All Nations Psalms, PSALM 87 | USCCB
99 God, King of Justice and Holiness Psalms, PSALM 99 | USCCB
EP 132:1-10 The Divine Promises Made to David (verses 1-10 only) Psalms, PSALM 132 | USCCB
132:11-18 (Rev 11; 12) The Divine Promises Made to David (verses 11-18 only) Psalms, PSALM 132 | USCCB
Friday
MP 51 (Jer 14) The “Miserere”: Repentance for Sin Psalms, PSALM 51 | USCCB
100 Processional Entrance Hymn Psalms, PSALM 100 | USCCB
EP 135:1-12 Praise of God, Benefactor of His People (verses 1-12 only) Psalms, PSALM 135 | USCCB
135:13-21ab (Rev 15) Praise of God, Benefactor of His People (verses 13-21ab only) Psalms, PSALM 135 | USCCB
Saturday
MP 119:145-152 (Wis 9) Praise of God’s Law (verses 145-152 only) Psalms, PSALM 119 | USCCB
117 Universal Praise of God Psalms, PSALM 117 | USCCB
Note: The Evening Prayer for Saturday night is listed on the upcoming Sunday Morning as EP1 into the next week (look below) which should be said early prior to the MP-Morning Prayer. Thank you.
Week 4 of Four-Week Psalter for Morning and Evening Prayers
Hour Psalm Number Psalm Name Link
Sunday
EP1 122 The Pilgrim’s Greeting to the Holy City Psalms, PSALM 122 | USCCB
130 (Phil 2) Prayer for Pardon and Peace Psalms, PSALM 130 | USCCB
MP 118 (Dan 3) Thanksgiving for Salvation Psalms, PSALM 118 | USCCB
150 Harmonious Praise of God Psalms, PSALM 150 | USCCB
EP2 110:1-5, 7 The Messiah—King, Prophet, and Conqueror (verses 1-5, & 7 only) Psalms, PSALM 110 | USCCB
112 (Rev 19; Lent: 1 Pet 2) The Blessings of the Righteous Psalms, PSALM 112 | USCCB
Monday
MP 90 (Isa 42) Prayer To Use Time Wisely Psalms, PSALM 90 | USCCB
135:1-12 Benefactor of His People (verses 1-12 only) Psalms, PSALM 135 | USCCB
EP 136:1-9 Thanksgiving for the Creation and Redemption (verses 1-9 only) Psalms, PSALM 136 | USCCB
136: 10-26 (Eph 1) Thanksgiving for the Creation and Redemption (verses 10-26 only) Psalms, PSALM 136 | USCCB
Tuesday
MP 101 (Dan 3) Norm of Life for a Good Ruler Psalms, PSALM 101 | USCCB
144:1-10 Prayer for Victory and Peace (verses 1-10 only) Psalms, PSALM 144 | USCCB
EP 137:1-6 The Exiles’ Remembrance of Zion (verses 1-6 only) Psalms, PSALM 137 | USCCB
138 (Rev 4; 5) Thanksgiving for God’s Favor Psalms, PSALM 138 | USCCB
Wednesday
MP 108 (Isa 61; 62) Prayer for Divine Assistance against Enemies Psalms, PSALM 108 | USCCB
146 Trust in God Psalms, PSALM 146 | USCCB
EP 139:1-12 God’s Infinite Knowledge and Universal Power (verses 1-12 only) Psalms, PSALM 139 | USCCB
139:13-18, 23-24 (Col 1) God’s Infinite Knowledge and Universal Power (verses 13-18, 23 & 24 only) Psalms, PSALM 139 | USCCB
Thursday
MP 143:1-11 (Isa 66) Prayer of a Penitent in Distress (verses 1-11 only) Psalms, PSALM 143 | USCCB
147:1-11 Hymn to the City of God (verses 1-11 only) Psalms, PSALM 147 | USCCB
EP 144:1-8 Prayer for Victory and Peace (verses 1-8 only) Psalms, PSALM 144 | USCCB
144:9-15 (Rev 11; 12) Prayer for Victory and Peace (verses 9-15 only) Psalms, PSALM 144 | USCCB
Friday
MP 51 (Tob 13) The “Miserere”: Repentance for Sin Psalms, PSALM 51 | USCCB
147:12-20ab Hymn to the City of God (verses 12-20ab only) Psalms, PSALM 147 | USCCB
EP 145:1-13ab Praise of the Divine Majesty (verses 1-13ab) Psalms, PSALM 145 | USCCB
145:13cd-21 (Rev 15) Praise of the Divine Majesty (verses 13cd-21) Psalms, PSALM 145 | USCCB
Saturday
MP 92 (Ezek 36) Praise of God’s Just Rule Psalms, PSALM 92 | USCCB
8 The Majesty of God and the Dignity of Human Beings Psalms, PSALM 8 | USCCB
Note: The Evening Prayer for Saturday night is listed on Week 1 of the upcoming Sunday (scroll back up). Again, EP1 should be said early prior to the MP-Morning Prayer. Thank you.
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