Vatican II In A Year Day 25: SC 83-88: Divine office as a priestly prayer
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Jan 25, 2025 A clear tour of the Divine Office and related terms, explaining who prays it and when. A meditation on Christ as eternal high priest and how communal prayer joins our praise to his. Practical coverage of Lauds, Vespers and the day’s hours. Discussion of reforms to make the office fit modern life and restore its connection to daily time.
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Praying With Christ's Eternal Praise
- Fr. Matthew explains that by praying the Divine Office we unite our hearts with Christ's eternal praise and participate in his priestly intercession.
- The Liturgy of the Hours extends Christ's continual prayer through the Church's worship beyond the Eucharist.
Sanctifying The Whole Day
- The Divine Office sanctifies the whole day and night by assigning prayers to different times so daily life is made holy.
- Praying at set hours links ordinary moments to Christ's prayer and gives the day sacramental meaning.
Match Hours To Daily Rhythm
- Pray Morning Prayer (Lauds) and Evening Prayer (Vespers) at roughly the times they correspond to daily life to connect prayer with the day's rhythms.
- Fit the Office to your schedule: choose reasonable times and combine hours like the Office of Readings with another hour when needed.
