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Any of you guys pray the Liturgy of the Hours? Every day for the last few months I've been doing the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Rosary, but I'm looking for more. For that reason I've been looking into the Divine Office, but it seems pretty complicated to a noob like myself. I just ordered this to get started:  I'm planning on getting the full book, too. Any recommendations? |
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Ascension has a new one coming out for the new translation that goes into effect next year. They have also translated the Latin hymns into English. Will be about $300 for the full year set of the 4 books of the lowest cost version. Preorders start July 1 but it will not ship until 2027. https://ascensionpress.com/pages/content-hub/liturgy-of-the-hours Edited because I am a dummy.  "What is changing with the Second Edition? The USCCB has been sharing detailed progress of development. In short: Scripture Psalms and Canticles now from The Abbey Psalms and Canticles; readings from the forthcoming Catholic American Bible. Antiphons Gospel Canticle antiphons aligned with the three-year Lectionary; revised psalm antiphons. Hymns Nearly 300 Latin hymns translated into English for the first time with hymn tunes available in the Divine Office Hymnal. Intercessions & Orations Newly revised translations for accuracy and consistency. Other Texts Updated responsories, rubrics, versicles, introductions, and hagiographical introductions for the Proper of Saints. U.S. Propers Updated U.S. adaptations and a new appendix of optional Second Readings." |
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Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Any of you guys pray the Liturgy of the Hours? In a manner of speaking, yes.  Attached File Attached File The Daily Office has been invaluable to be in battling sins of the mind. Lust, anger, anxiety, all of it. |
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Originally Posted By TangoFoxtrot: Ascension has a new one coming out for the new translation that goes into effect next year. They have also translated the Latin hymns into English. Will be about $300 for the full year set of the 4 books of the lowest cost version. Preorders start July 1 but it will not ship until 2027. https://ascensionpress.com/pages/content-hub/liturgy-of-the-hours Edited because I am a dummy. "What is changing with the Second Edition? The USCCB has been sharing detailed progress of development. In short: Scripture Psalms and Canticles now from The Abbey Psalms and Canticles; readings from the forthcoming Catholic American Bible. Antiphons Gospel Canticle antiphons aligned with the three-year Lectionary; revised psalm antiphons. Hymns Nearly 300 Latin hymns translated into English for the first time with hymn tunes available in the Divine Office Hymnal. Intercessions & Orations Newly revised translations for accuracy and consistency. Other Texts Updated responsories, rubrics, versicles, introductions, and hagiographical introductions for the Proper of Saints. U.S. Propers Updated U.S. adaptations and a new appendix of optional Second Readings." Originally Posted By TangoFoxtrot: Ascension has a new one coming out for the new translation that goes into effect next year. They have also translated the Latin hymns into English. Will be about $300 for the full year set of the 4 books of the lowest cost version. Preorders start July 1 but it will not ship until 2027. https://ascensionpress.com/pages/content-hub/liturgy-of-the-hours Edited because I am a dummy. "What is changing with the Second Edition? The USCCB has been sharing detailed progress of development. In short: Scripture Psalms and Canticles now from The Abbey Psalms and Canticles; readings from the forthcoming Catholic American Bible. Antiphons Gospel Canticle antiphons aligned with the three-year Lectionary; revised psalm antiphons. Hymns Nearly 300 Latin hymns translated into English for the first time with hymn tunes available in the Divine Office Hymnal. Intercessions & Orations Newly revised translations for accuracy and consistency. Other Texts Updated responsories, rubrics, versicles, introductions, and hagiographical introductions for the Proper of Saints. U.S. Propers Updated U.S. adaptations and a new appendix of optional Second Readings." I saw that. I may order it when it's released. Originally Posted By wswartzendruber: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Any of you guys pray the Liturgy of the Hours? In a manner of speaking, yes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/318440/IMG_20260626_222120002_jpg-3785697.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/318440/IMG_20260626_222259327_jpg-3785698.JPG The Daily Office has been invaluable to be in battling sins of the mind. Lust, anger, anxiety, all of it. That's a nice prayer niche. |
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I only do Compline using Divinum Officium, which is an excellent source. I find the older (<=1962) versions richer (and I'm far from alone in it, with some calling the current version Liturgy of the Minutes). If you need paper, check out Angelus Press for affordable prints. If you want something of higher quality, Baronius Press has it in three volumes for a few hundred bucks IIRC. I don't think there's a reason that you should not pray the Divine Office (to whatever extent you can), but I might suggest smaller steps before doing that. For example, the Angelus three times a day (0600, noon, and 1800), a morning intention, an examination of conscience at the end of the day. If you already do all of that, great. If not, maybe consider those as smaller increments before committing to the Divine Office. If you do begin with the Divine Office, just pick one hour and do it, well, religiously. It is not complicated once you understand the components. You'll find that you'll have a good part of it (the constant components) memorized within weeks. By the way, that handsome piece of furniture above we call a prie-dieu (obviously from French). |
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Originally Posted By abnk: I only do Compline using Divinum Officium, which is an excellent source. I find the older (<=1962) versions richer (and I'm far from alone in it, with some calling the current version Liturgy of the Minutes). If you need paper, check out Angelus Press for affordable prints. If you want something of higher quality, Baronius Press has it in three volumes for a few hundred bucks IIRC. I don't think there's a reason that you should not pray the Divine Office (to whatever extent you can), but I might suggest smaller steps before doing that. For example, the Angelus three times a day (0600, noon, and 1800), a morning intention, an examination of conscience at the end of the day. If you already do all of that, great. If not, maybe consider those as smaller increments before committing to the Divine Office. If you do begin with the Divine Office, just pick one hour and do it, well, religiously. It is not complicated once you understand the components. You'll find that you'll have a good part of it (the constant components) memorized within weeks. By the way, that handsome piece of furniture above we call a prie-dieu (obviously from French). Thanks! I'm trying to bite off little bits at a time for sure. There's so much. Learning about night prayers started me on the Compline and is what drove me into interest in the Divine Office. My morning routine has been Bible in a Year, Divine Mercy Chaplet and maybe some apologetics for entertainment. In the evening, I've been doing the daily rosary. I've been pretty hungry for more lol. |
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Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Thanks! I'm trying to bite off little bits at a time for sure. There's so much. Learning about night prayers started me on the Compline and is what drove me into interest in the Divine Office. My morning routine has been Bible in a Year, Divine Mercy Chaplet and maybe some apologetics for entertainment. In the evening, I've been doing the daily rosary. I've been pretty hungry for more lol. Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By abnk: I only do Compline using Divinum Officium, which is an excellent source. I find the older (<=1962) versions richer (and I'm far from alone in it, with some calling the current version Liturgy of the Minutes). If you need paper, check out Angelus Press for affordable prints. If you want something of higher quality, Baronius Press has it in three volumes for a few hundred bucks IIRC. I don't think there's a reason that you should not pray the Divine Office (to whatever extent you can), but I might suggest smaller steps before doing that. For example, the Angelus three times a day (0600, noon, and 1800), a morning intention, an examination of conscience at the end of the day. If you already do all of that, great. If not, maybe consider those as smaller increments before committing to the Divine Office. If you do begin with the Divine Office, just pick one hour and do it, well, religiously. It is not complicated once you understand the components. You'll find that you'll have a good part of it (the constant components) memorized within weeks. By the way, that handsome piece of furniture above we call a prie-dieu (obviously from French). Thanks! I'm trying to bite off little bits at a time for sure. There's so much. Learning about night prayers started me on the Compline and is what drove me into interest in the Divine Office. My morning routine has been Bible in a Year, Divine Mercy Chaplet and maybe some apologetics for entertainment. In the evening, I've been doing the daily rosary. I've been pretty hungry for more lol. Brother, you're doing better than most Catholics. 
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Originally Posted By abnk: Brother, you're doing better than most Catholics. Originally Posted By abnk: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By abnk: I only do Compline using Divinum Officium, which is an excellent source. I find the older (<=1962) versions richer (and I'm far from alone in it, with some calling the current version Liturgy of the Minutes). If you need paper, check out Angelus Press for affordable prints. If you want something of higher quality, Baronius Press has it in three volumes for a few hundred bucks IIRC. I don't think there's a reason that you should not pray the Divine Office (to whatever extent you can), but I might suggest smaller steps before doing that. For example, the Angelus three times a day (0600, noon, and 1800), a morning intention, an examination of conscience at the end of the day. If you already do all of that, great. If not, maybe consider those as smaller increments before committing to the Divine Office. If you do begin with the Divine Office, just pick one hour and do it, well, religiously. It is not complicated once you understand the components. You'll find that you'll have a good part of it (the constant components) memorized within weeks. By the way, that handsome piece of furniture above we call a prie-dieu (obviously from French). Thanks! I'm trying to bite off little bits at a time for sure. There's so much. Learning about night prayers started me on the Compline and is what drove me into interest in the Divine Office. My morning routine has been Bible in a Year, Divine Mercy Chaplet and maybe some apologetics for entertainment. In the evening, I've been doing the daily rosary. I've been pretty hungry for more lol. Brother, you're doing better than most Catholics. Thanks!
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Originally Posted By abnk: Brother, you're doing better than most Catholics. Originally Posted By abnk: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By abnk: I only do Compline using Divinum Officium, which is an excellent source. I find the older (<=1962) versions richer (and I'm far from alone in it, with some calling the current version Liturgy of the Minutes). If you need paper, check out Angelus Press for affordable prints. If you want something of higher quality, Baronius Press has it in three volumes for a few hundred bucks IIRC. I don't think there's a reason that you should not pray the Divine Office (to whatever extent you can), but I might suggest smaller steps before doing that. For example, the Angelus three times a day (0600, noon, and 1800), a morning intention, an examination of conscience at the end of the day. If you already do all of that, great. If not, maybe consider those as smaller increments before committing to the Divine Office. If you do begin with the Divine Office, just pick one hour and do it, well, religiously. It is not complicated once you understand the components. You'll find that you'll have a good part of it (the constant components) memorized within weeks. By the way, that handsome piece of furniture above we call a prie-dieu (obviously from French). Thanks! I'm trying to bite off little bits at a time for sure. There's so much. Learning about night prayers started me on the Compline and is what drove me into interest in the Divine Office. My morning routine has been Bible in a Year, Divine Mercy Chaplet and maybe some apologetics for entertainment. In the evening, I've been doing the daily rosary. I've been pretty hungry for more lol. Brother, you're doing better than most Catholics. Amen! I love the zeal of converts. |
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Has anyone tried this free online version? https://divineoffice.org/ |
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Originally Posted By TangoFoxtrot: Has anyone tried this free online version? https://divineoffice.org/ I've seen that one. I like how it has the ribbon placement. |
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OP, by doing the Divine Office, you're now getting into the Major Leagues.  When I was in an Orthodox seminary (1975-1983) we had daily Matins and Vespers, also Compline in Advent and Great Lent. Also 1st, 3rd, 6th and 9th hours during Holy Week. The rhythm of the psalms and prayers has remained with me all these years, to a degree, it seemed to have become part of my DNA. In early 1993 I began the equivalent in the RC Liturgy of The Hours for about three years. But working over 8 hours daily plus raising a family was a bit too much for me. In retirement I occasionally read Compline from a British 1966 RC breviary. My recommendation would be to start slowly. Perhaps begin with just Compline. But you do you. |
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When his breath departs, he returns to the earth, on that very day his plans perish.
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Originally Posted By EastWest: OP, by doing the Divine Office, you're now getting into the Major Leagues. When I was in an Orthodox seminary (1975-1983) we had daily Matins and Vespers, also Compline in Advent and Great Lent. Also 1st, 3rd, 6th and 9th hours during Holy Week. The rhythm of the psalms and prayers has remained with me all these years, to a degree, it seemed to have become part of my DNA. In early 1993 I began the equivalent in the RC Liturgy of The Hours for about three years. But working over 8 hours daily plus raising a family was a bit too much for me. In retirement I occasionally read Compline from a British 1966 RC breviary. My recommendation would be to start slowly. Perhaps begin with just Compline. But you do you. I appreciate all of the tips. Since I started this thread, I've been doing Lauds, Vespers and Compline every day on top of my daily rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet (which I've finally completely committed to memory today!) I feel like I'm on fire!  I should probably slow it down, but I can't help myself lol. Signup started for RCIA today, but I work 8-hours and got off right as they were closing the office so I'm signing up tomorrow. Easter next year is a big day for me! 
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Originally Posted By 11boomboom: I appreciate all of the tips. Since I started this thread, I've been doing Lauds, Vespers and Compline every day on top of my daily rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet (which I've finally completely committed to memory today!) I feel like I'm on fire! https://media0.giphy.com/media/12QBgS1xGmP0rK/200.webp?cid=8dc8958ci3qbyay28mjmeznh5xlj7e86hozscnfu6fwl64ei&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.webp&ct=g I should probably slow it down, but I can't help myself lol. Signup started for RCIA today, but I work 8-hours and got off right as they were closing the office so I'm signing up tomorrow. Easter next year is a big day for me! Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By EastWest: OP, by doing the Divine Office, you're now getting into the Major Leagues. When I was in an Orthodox seminary (1975-1983) we had daily Matins and Vespers, also Compline in Advent and Great Lent. Also 1st, 3rd, 6th and 9th hours during Holy Week. The rhythm of the psalms and prayers has remained with me all these years, to a degree, it seemed to have become part of my DNA. In early 1993 I began the equivalent in the RC Liturgy of The Hours for about three years. But working over 8 hours daily plus raising a family was a bit too much for me. In retirement I occasionally read Compline from a British 1966 RC breviary. My recommendation would be to start slowly. Perhaps begin with just Compline. But you do you. I appreciate all of the tips. Since I started this thread, I've been doing Lauds, Vespers and Compline every day on top of my daily rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet (which I've finally completely committed to memory today!) I feel like I'm on fire! https://media0.giphy.com/media/12QBgS1xGmP0rK/200.webp?cid=8dc8958ci3qbyay28mjmeznh5xlj7e86hozscnfu6fwl64ei&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.webp&ct=g I should probably slow it down, but I can't help myself lol. Signup started for RCIA today, but I work 8-hours and got off right as they were closing the office so I'm signing up tomorrow. Easter next year is a big day for me! Outstanding! Your zeal is palpable, kind of a shot in the arm for me, so thank you. And don't forget to have fun! I expect you'll have an incredible year. Prayers and best wishes. |
Put not your trust in princes, in sons of men, in whom there is no salvation.
When his breath departs, he returns to the earth, on that very day his plans perish.
Psalms 145/146
When his breath departs, he returns to the earth, on that very day his plans perish.
Psalms 145/146
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Originally Posted By EastWest: Outstanding! Your zeal is palpable, kind of a shot in the arm for me, so thank you. And don't forget to have fun! I expect you'll have an incredible year. Prayers and best wishes. Originally Posted By EastWest: Originally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By EastWest: OP, by doing the Divine Office, you're now getting into the Major Leagues. When I was in an Orthodox seminary (1975-1983) we had daily Matins and Vespers, also Compline in Advent and Great Lent. Also 1st, 3rd, 6th and 9th hours during Holy Week. The rhythm of the psalms and prayers has remained with me all these years, to a degree, it seemed to have become part of my DNA. In early 1993 I began the equivalent in the RC Liturgy of The Hours for about three years. But working over 8 hours daily plus raising a family was a bit too much for me. In retirement I occasionally read Compline from a British 1966 RC breviary. My recommendation would be to start slowly. Perhaps begin with just Compline. But you do you. I appreciate all of the tips. Since I started this thread, I've been doing Lauds, Vespers and Compline every day on top of my daily rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet (which I've finally completely committed to memory today!) I feel like I'm on fire! https://media0.giphy.com/media/12QBgS1xGmP0rK/200.webp?cid=8dc8958ci3qbyay28mjmeznh5xlj7e86hozscnfu6fwl64ei&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200.webp&ct=g I should probably slow it down, but I can't help myself lol. Signup started for RCIA today, but I work 8-hours and got off right as they were closing the office so I'm signing up tomorrow. Easter next year is a big day for me! Outstanding! Your zeal is palpable, kind of a shot in the arm for me, so thank you. And don't forget to have fun! I expect you'll have an incredible year. Prayers and best wishes. You're welcome and thank you to you and the others here who've prayed for our conversion. There must have been a lot of prayers. May the Lord bless you and I'll pray for you, too! |
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Originally Posted By 11boomboom: You're welcome and thank you to you and the others here who've prayed for our conversion. There must have been a lot of prayers. May the Lord bless you and I'll pray for you, too! Many thanks! |
Put not your trust in princes, in sons of men, in whom there is no salvation.
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Psalms 145/146
When his breath departs, he returns to the earth, on that very day his plans perish.
Psalms 145/146
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Had a happy accident the other day. So I purchased and received the Short Christian Prayer book. Thanks to following the Liturgy of the Hours sites, I already had a rough idea on how it goes so it's been an easy transition. Now for the happy accident: I was running a little behind, so I was only able to get the Lauds in before heading to work. At work, we get two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch. I took my first break at late morning and used that time to do the Divine Mercy Chaplet. I took lunch in the early afternoon and used that time for a 5-decade rosary. Getting off at 1700, I did the Vespers and had plenty of time before night to do Compline. The happy accident is that spacing things out like that gave me the feeling of praying all day, without affecting any of the normal day-to-day activities. It gives me a new understanding on how the clergy and cloistered are able to pray all day and accomplish daily tasks. |
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