![]() Then a full hour is needed.” Saint Francis de Sales Half an hour’s meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. The hymns and litanies of the Liturgy of the Hours integrate the prayer of the psalms into the age of the Church, expressing the symbolism of the time of day, the liturgical season, or the feast being celebrated. ![]() The celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours demands not only harmonizing the voice with the praying heart, but also a deeper “understanding of the liturgy and of the Bible, especially of the Psalms.” The laity, too, are encouraged to recite the divine office either with the priests, among themselves, or individually. In it, Christ himself “continues his priestly work through his Church.” His members participate according to their own place in the Church and the circumstances of their lives. ![]() The Liturgy of the Hours is the prayer of the whole People of God. In this way the Church fulfills the Lord’s precept to pray without ceasing, at once offering its praise to God the Father and interceding for the salvation of the world.” - Office of the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship. “From ancient times the Church has had the custom of celebrating each day the liturgy of the hours. Servants of the truth ought to speak the truth.” Saint Hilary of Poitiers It is to make my every thought and word speak of You.” Saint Hilary of Poitiers I am well aware, almighty God and Father, that in my life I owe you a most particular duty. Credit: Divine Office: Office of Readings MaInformation herein posted under the "rules of fair use" to foster education and discussion in accordance with Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976.
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