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.

Here is the official one-volume edition of the internationally acclaimed LITURGY OF THE HOURS. This version contains the complete texts of Morning and Evening Prayer for the entire year. Includes the current ST. JOSEPH GUIDE FOR CHRISTIAN PRAYER (Product Code: GF406G) and INSERTS FOR CHRISTIAN PRAYER (Product Code GF406I). Additional copies of the current ST. JOSEPH GUIDE FOR CHRISTIAN PRAYER (Product Code: GF406G) are available. Size 4 3/8 X 6 3/4. Flexible maroon imitation leather cover. Special Features: Readable 10 pt. Type. Printed in Two Colors. Includes Ribbon Markers. Stained Page Edging.

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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".

Leather case that fits the Christian Prayer softcover, product code 407/10.

Leather case that fits the Christian Prayer softcover, product code 406/10.

This Regular-Size Edition of the official one-volume version of the internationally acclaimedLiturgy of the Hourscontains the complete texts of Morning and Evening Prayer for the entire year. With its readable 10-pt. type, ribbon markers for easy location of texts, and beautiful two-color printing, this handsome and handy volume simplifies praying the official Prayer of the Church for today's busy Catholic

Additional or replacement ribbons available here.

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.

This abbreviated version of the internationally acclaimed Liturgy of the Hours contains Morning and Evening Prayer from the Four-Week Psalter and selected texts for the Seasons and Major Feasts of the year. Printed in two colors, this volume includes a useful ribbon marker. Its handy, practical size makes this edition ideal for personal or parish use.

Additional or replacement ribbons available here.

Five-ribbon replacement for the Roman Missals.

Standard edition features 12" long ribbons while Altar edition features 16" ribbons.

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A set of ribbons for use with Catholic Book's Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) books to help readers stay organized!

Ribbons are 8" long.

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Two-ribbon replacement for the Chapel Edition of the Sunday or Weekday Lectionary for Mass. 

Ribbons are 8" long.

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A set of ribbons for use the Book of Blessings to help you stay organized!

Ribbons are 8" long.

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