Liturgy of the Hours

Ahead of a new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours, Father Matthew S. Ernest, and other liturgical experts, are encouraging parishes and other Catholic communities to embrace this public prayer of the whole church.

During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI said that there was one prayer that he wished all Catholics would learn to use. Can you guess what it is?
The Liturgy of the Hours.

Crosier Father Kermit Holl describes Vespers and the structure of the prayers prayed by religious communities and other faithful throughout the day and night.

The texts were introduced Nov. 15 during the bishop’s fall general meeting in Baltimore.

“The church’s wisdom invites us to remember Simeon’s words each night. This short canticle reminds us of God’s providence, preparing a way for salvation, and our own humanity, humbled to praise God for what we have witnessed even as we step back in surrender.”

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A decadelong series of retranslating and approving liturgical texts is nearing its end.

“Monday through Friday, at St. Mary Help of Christians Church, at 4 p.m., I unlock the doors and invite any who wish to pray Evening Prayer with me,” says Father Matthew Crane.