The Liturgy of the Hours (also known as the Divine Office, or the Daily Office) is an immensely rich prayer resource.
The practice of sanctifying the day with psalms, hymns, readings and other prayers during “canonical hours” (seven periods of fixed prayer at regular intervals) is of great antiquity.
Never monotonous, always new, it provides the means for the whole world, united, to pray together and sanctify every day of every year.
Christians of both Western and Eastern traditions (including Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Assyrian, Anglican, Episcopalian and some other Protestant churches) celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours in various forms and under various names.
Anyone can pray the Liturgy of the Hours. There are many websites and apps which make it very accessible on desktops and mobile devices. This means the Office can be prayed anywhere, whenever there is a space, however small, in life’s hectic round of activities.
To access two excellent sites, visit: www.newpilgrimpath.ie.