Liturgy of the Hours and Christian Prayer

This clear and practical introduction to Christian Prayer explains step by step how to understand and celebrate this daily prayer of the Church.

How many times have you picked up a copy of Christian Prayer only to put it down again, confused by Commons and Propers, Invitatories and Antiphons? Initially, Christian Prayer can be intimidating. Fear not, however. It's not as complicated as it may first appear.

This small booklet is designed to help you learn to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. By introducing you to its various components and explaining-step by step-how to get started, this guide offers the map for a prayer-journey that can become part of the rhythm of your daily life.

By Christopher J. Ferraro and Anthony Ruff

Throughout the history of the Church, Christians have consecrated time by pausing at various moments throughout the day to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. Day after day, hour after hour, Christians unite their hearts with Christ and his Church as they pray the Divine Office. This book will assist parish communities and groups of Christians who wish to gather to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

As part of the Preparing Parish Worship series, this book includes:

• Theological reflections on the consecration of time
• A historical overview of the development of the Liturgy of the Hours
• A walk-through of the Hours
• Answers to frequently asked questions with responses to difficult pastoral situations
• Assistance with best liturgical practices
• Inspirational and informative quotations from Scripture and Church documents

978-1-61671-512-0 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 128 pages | Language: English | Copyright Year: 2020

Real Leather Zippered Liturgy of the Hours/ Christian Prayer Book Cover. 7.3" x 4.75" x 1.9".

This inspirational book, containing readings that can be used for personal meditation or prayer services from Easter to the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year I, makes available a collection of the finest reading from the Fathers and spiritual writers of the Church. Size 6 1/2 X 9 1/4. Flexible white cover.