The Liturgy of the Hours is the official daily prayer of the Church with Christ and to Christ. Centered around the principal hours of Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer, the purpose of the Liturgy of the Hours is to sanctify the day and indeed every human activity. As the members of the Church pray the Liturgy of the Hours, they fulfill Christ’s teaching, “You must pray at all times and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1).
The General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours tells us, “Those taking part in the Liturgy of the Hours have access to holiness of the richest kind through the life-giving word of God, which in this liturgy receives great emphasis. Thus its readings are drawn from sacred Scripture, God’s words in the psalms are sung in his presence, and the intercessions, prayers and hymns are inspired by Scripture and steeped in its spirit.” (14)
Praying the Liturgy of the Hours is not just something for priests, monks and other clerics; it belongs to everyone in the church. Groups of the faithful should celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours communally in church. When parishioners come together in unity of heart and voice to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, they show forth the Church in its celebration of the mystery of Christ.
Here at OLPH, we gather to pray Evening Prayer (Vespers) on a regular basis every Saturday and Sunday evening immediately following the 5:00 p.m. Mass those nights. Evening Prayer involves the singing of an opening hymn; the recitation of two psalms and a canticle; a brief Scripture reading; the recitation of the Magnificat; intercessions; and a closing prayer. Altogether it takes 10-15 minutes and is a wonderful way to praise God at the end of the day, to thank God for the blessings of the day, and to entrust the coming night to Him. All are welcome to join in the praying of Evening Prayer.
We pray Daytime Prayer every Wednesday at 1:50 p.m., before the conclusion of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us for Daytime Prayer each Wednesday.
In addition, we pray other hours of the Liturgy of the Hours at other times and occasions throughout the year.
For more information about the Liturgy of the Hours, you can go here
The General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours tells us, “Those taking part in the Liturgy of the Hours have access to holiness of the richest kind through the life-giving word of God, which in this liturgy receives great emphasis. Thus its readings are drawn from sacred Scripture, God’s words in the psalms are sung in his presence, and the intercessions, prayers and hymns are inspired by Scripture and steeped in its spirit.” (14)
Praying the Liturgy of the Hours is not just something for priests, monks and other clerics; it belongs to everyone in the church. Groups of the faithful should celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours communally in church. When parishioners come together in unity of heart and voice to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, they show forth the Church in its celebration of the mystery of Christ.
Here at OLPH, we gather to pray Evening Prayer (Vespers) on a regular basis every Saturday and Sunday evening immediately following the 5:00 p.m. Mass those nights. Evening Prayer involves the singing of an opening hymn; the recitation of two psalms and a canticle; a brief Scripture reading; the recitation of the Magnificat; intercessions; and a closing prayer. Altogether it takes 10-15 minutes and is a wonderful way to praise God at the end of the day, to thank God for the blessings of the day, and to entrust the coming night to Him. All are welcome to join in the praying of Evening Prayer.
We pray Daytime Prayer every Wednesday at 1:50 p.m., before the conclusion of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Please join us for Daytime Prayer each Wednesday.
In addition, we pray other hours of the Liturgy of the Hours at other times and occasions throughout the year.
For more information about the Liturgy of the Hours, you can go here
