"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. In the Hours, the royal priesthood of the baptized is exercised, and this sacrifice of praise is thus connected to the sacrifice of the Eucharist, both preparing for and flowing from the Mass. Morning and Evening Prayer also include intercessions that flow from the scriptural proclamation just as the Psalms prepare for it. The Gospel canticle acts as a kind of meditative extension of the scriptural proclamation in light of the Christ event. These each include a Gospel canticle: the Canticle of Zechariah from Luke 1:68-79 for Morning Prayer (known as the Benedictus), and the Canticle of Mary from Luke 1:46-55 for Evening Prayer (known as the Magnificat). The two most important or hinge Hours are Morning and Evening Prayer. Each of the five canonical Hours includes selections from the Psalms that culminate in a scriptural proclamation. It is the very prayer which Christ himself together with his Body addresses to the Father." (SC 84) The dialogue is always held, however, in the presence of God and using the words and wisdom of God. The Divine Office "is truly the voice of the Bride herself addressed to her Bridegroom. At times the dialogue is between the Church or individual soul and God at times it is a dialogue among the members of the Church and at times it is even between the Church and the world. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using scripture and prayer. It is my constant companion.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. I recommend this app to friends all the time, especially to those who’d like to pray the Office but feel intimidated by the size of the printed version and getting the ribbons placed properly. I don’t use the audio version much but the few times I’ve traveled, it is so comforting to not have to skip the Office in order to keep my hands on the steering wheel and my eyes in the road. It is so calming of any worries to pull out my phone, open the app, and be able to connect with Our Lord at those times I need Him most. Many times I’ve been sitting in a doctor’s waiting room at the time of Mid Morning prayer. It is such a blessing to have the Divine Office in my pocket. Now I don’t need to turn a lamp on as I use to when I used the Office printed volumes. Having the Divine Office on my phone is absolutely the best thing ever! The sense of community is so wonderful as I see how many others are praying at the same time as myself. When I discovered this app, all of my concerns of ribbon placement were gone. I have prayed the Divine Office for many years. We are his people, the sheep of his flock. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.Ĭry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. And my mouth will proclaim your praise.Īnt. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:16 - 1.1MB)
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