Liturgy of the Hours: Fifth Sunday in Lent

Getting Started? For simple instructions on how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, click here. Liturgy of the Hours, Volume IIFifth Sunday in Lent (338)Psalter Week I (1075) Prayer Before the Divine Office “Open, O Lord, my mouth to bless Thy Holy Name: cleanse also my heart from all … Read more

Prayer Before the Divine Office

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“Open, O Lord, my mouth to bless Thy Holy Name: cleanse also my heart from all vain, perverse & distracting thoughts; enlighten my understanding, inflame my will, that I may worthily, attentively and devoutly recite this Office and deserve to be heard in the presence of Thy Divine Majesty. Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.”

Liturgy of the Hours: First Sunday in Lent

Getting Started? For simple instructions on how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, click here. To pray the office online, visit https://divineoffice.org. Liturgy of the Hours, Volume IIFirst Sunday in Lent (82)Psalter Week I (1075) Prayer Before the Divine Office “Open, O Lord, my mouth to bless Thy Holy … Read more

What is Brotherly Love?

This evening, at Evening Prayer, my wife and I read the following passage of Scripture: “Your love must be sincere. Detest what is evil, cling to what is good. Love one another with the affection of brothers. Anticipate each other in showing respect. Do not grow slack, but be fervent … Read more

Liturgy of the Hours: Christmas Sunday

Getting Started? For simple instructions on how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, click here. To pray the office online, visit https://divineoffice.org. Liturgy of the Hours Volume IFirst Sunday in Christmas (385)Psalter Week I (677) 12/25/2022 – The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) All as in the Ordinary (647), … Read more

Liturgy of the Hours: Third Sunday in Advent

Getting Started? For simple instructions on how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, click here. To pray the office online, visit https://divineoffice.org. Liturgy of the Hours Volume IThird Sunday in Advent (256)Psalter Week III (920) 12/11/2022 – Third Sunday of Advent All as in the Ordinary (647), Proper of … Read more

Liturgy of the Hours: Second Sunday in Advent

Getting Started? For simple instructions on how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, click here. To pray the office online, visit https://divineoffice.org. Liturgy of the Hours Volume ISecond Sunday in Advent (197)Psalter Week II (793) 12/04/2022 – Second Sunday of Advent All as in the Ordinary (647), Proper of … Read more

Advent Hymns for the Liturgy of the Hours

Happy Advent!  To help you enjoy the music of this season, our friend Jared Haselbarth has recorded a number of the Advent hymns included in the Liturgy of the Hours.  Take some time to listen and learn the hymns and practice them throughout the Advent season.  Next year, you’ll know … Read more

Liturgy of the Hours: First Sunday in Advent

Getting Started? For simple instructions on how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, click here. Liturgy of the Hours Volume IFirst Sunday in Advent (137)Psalter Week I (677) 11/27/2022 – First Sunday of Advent All as in the Ordinary (647), Proper of Seasons (137) 11/28/2022 – Monday of the … Read more