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The Liturgy of the Hours is the Church’s official prayer, and the highest form of prayer after the Mass. It is an ancient, structured way of praying Scripture throughout the day, focusing especially on the Psalms. It hearkens back to the Jewish custom of praying at fixed hours, a practice continued by the early Church.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:
"The Liturgy of the Hours is intended to become the prayer of the whole People of God. In it Christ himself “continues his priestly work through his Church.” His members participate according to their own place in the Church and the circumstances of their lives: priests devoted to the pastoral ministry, because they are called to remain diligent in prayer and the service of the word; religious, by the charism of their consecrated lives; all the faithful as much as possible: “Pastors of souls should see to it that the principal hours, especially Vespers, are celebrated in common in church on Sundays and on the more solemn feasts. The laity, too, are encouraged to recite the divine office, either with the priests, or among themselves, or even individually.” - CCC 1175
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"The Liturgy of the Hours is not only the prayer of monks and nuns, but also of the whole People of God, including the laity, who are invited to sanctify the day and join in the Church’s praise and supplication through this prayer."— Pope St. John Paul II
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Hey there! We’re super excited to announce the coming of our very first prayer workshop, led by the wonderful Deacon Paul Cooke. We haven't finalized the date yet, but the first one will be within the next few weeks.
We will start with an introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours, a prayer that the church has cherished for ages. Come along and discover what it’s all about, how we are called to prayer, and why it’s such a fantastic way to bring peace and connection into our lives. Plus, we’ll share some easy-to-follow methods to make it super accessible for everyone. After the workshop, we’ll have a relaxed session where we communally pray Evening Prayer. It’s going to be a wonderful way to connect and share in this beautiful tradition. Everyone is welcome, from novice to expert!
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