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The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using scripture and prayer.
Here is a step-by-step guide for those starting out. The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office, is a beautiful and ancient tradition in the Church that is not reserved for priests and religious, but can also be prayed by the lay faithful. The Second Vatican Council highly encouraged the laity to "recite the divine office, either ...
July 25 - James the Greater. July 26 - Joachim and Ann. July 29 - Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. July 30 - Peter Chrysologus. July 31 - Ignatius of Loyola. August 1 - Alphonsus Liguori. August 2 - Eusebius of Vercelli. August 4 - John Vianney. August 5 - Dedication of St. Mary Major.
In November 2012, the U.S. Bishops voted to revise the translation of the Liturgy of the Hours in light of the Roman Missal, Third Edition and the 2001 Vatican document Liturgiam authenticam. This page will help to track the progress of this major undertaking for the Church in the United States.
1 day ago · Liturgy of the Hours. The prayer of the universal Church, seven times a day. Office of Readings · Morning Prayer (Lauds) · Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) · Midday Prayer (Sext) · Afternoon Prayer (None) · Evening Prayer (Vespers) · Night Prayer (Compline)
Universalis gives you all the Hours of the Liturgy of the Hours, every day, and all the readings at Mass as well.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Where can someone find a copy of the liturgical texts for more recent feasts not yet published in the Liturgy of the Hours? For some texts promulgated betwee...
