The Invitatory is the psalm used to start Nocturns in the Liturgy of the Hours, the Catholic Church`s Divine Office. It is usually Psalm 94(95), which begins Venite exsultemus in Latin. After the reform of the Liturgy of the Hours following the Second Vatican Council, the Invitatory is said either before the Office of Readings or Lauds, whichever.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invitatory
In·vi'ta·to·ry adjective [ Latin invitatorius : confer French invitatoire .] Using or containing invitations. « The 'Venite' [ Psalm xcv.], which is also called the invitatory psalm.» Hook. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/93