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Liturgy of the Hours

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Liturgy of the Hours

Pray without ceasing

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The Liturgy of the Hours (also known as the Divine Office) is the richest single prayer resource of the Christian Church.  The Liturgy of the Hours consists primarily of psalms supplemented by hymns and readings, to be prayed throughout the day. Together with the Mass, it constitutes  the official public prayer life of the Church.

The Liturgy of the Hours is the prayer of the whole People of God. His members participate according to their own places in the Church and the circumstances of their lives. The laity, too, are encouraged to recite the divine office either with the priests, among themselves or individually.

The early Christians continued the Jewish practice of reciting prayers at certain hours of the day or night. In the Psalms are found expressions like "in the morning I offer you my prayer"; "At midnight I will rise and thank you" ; "Evening, morning and at noon I will cry and lament"; "Seven times a day I praise you." The Apostles observed the Jewish custom of praying at the third, sixth and ninth hour and at midnight.

It has existed from the earliest times to fulfill the Lord's command to pray without ceasing.

To Pray Today's Liturgy of the Hours

For more information on the Divine Office

The Daily Structure of the Liturgy of the Hours:

Initiatory ~ The opening prayer of the Office and is prayed before morning prayer

Morning Prayer (Lauds) ~ Prayed at sunrise or in the early morning

Daytime Prayer (Terce, Sext, None) ~ Prayed at a time most convenient for the individual:
~Mid-morning
~Midday
~Mid-afternoon


Evening Prayer (Vespers) ~ Prayed in the late afternoon or early evening

Night Prayer (Compline) ~ Usually  prayed just before going to bed

Office of Readings (Matins, Vigils) ~ This is the only hour which does not have a designated time because of people's varied schedules.  This includes a meditative reflection on Scripture and the writings of  great spiritual authors.

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    • History
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    • Facilities Rental
  • New Members
  • Parish Ministries
    • Culture of Life >
      • Culture of Life Events
    • Church Life
    • Faith Formation >
      • K-9th Grade
      • Confirmation
      • High School | Youth Group
      • Adult Faith Formation
      • Totus Tuus
    • Family Life
    • Finance Council
    • Helping Hands
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Order of Forestors
    • Parish Nurse Ministries
    • Social Action
    • Stewardship
    • Worship & Spirituality
  • Prayer & Sacraments
    • Sacraments >
      • Baptism
      • First Eucharist & Reconciliation
      • Confirmation
    • Mass Ministries & Schedule
    • Church Seasons & Celebrations
  • Marriage & Family
    • Marriage
    • Troubled Marriages and Divorced