In ancient times, monks and nuns met and prayed in the evenings by singing the psalms. These official evening prayers of the church were later known as “vespers”. Advent Vespers, an evening prayer for Advent, is designed for either small groups or the entire parish. This liturgical prayer ritual of the Church guides readers on a journey through Advent with a faith-filled evening prayer that corresponds to the Advent season. Includes Leader’s Text and Responses.