Alter the short versicle that follows the reading for Midday prayer, a short concluding prayer is recited and the concluding verse as above. After the versicle a lengthy reading from the Scripture is usually read from the breviary text. After a reflection period, the second nocturn begins. After its versicle, a commentary of some sort is read. This usually consists of a commentary from the Patristic authors that is also contained in the breviary text.
Texts vary with seasons and feast days.
Vigils concludes with a collect, and blessing. May the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. If you do not have a breviary, ask you parish priest for a copy of the misselet you use at church on Sundays. This will give you the gospel readings for the day that you could use when praying Vigils. It is certainly our hope that you will find these directions helpful in praying the liturgical hours.