Liturgy of the Hours
Learning Goals: We are learning to: Identify the structure of Christian Liturgy of the Hours Understand the reasons to pray the Christian Liturgy of the Hours
Liturgy of the Hours https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBuTGfaZZ20
Why is the Liturgy of the Hours Important? It is a commitment made by religious, deacons, priests and laity to pray this every day From the very beginning of the church, Christians gathered to celebrate the Messiah in song, stories, service, and breaking of the bread
Evidence from Scripture 1 Thesselonians 5:16‐18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Colossians 4:2 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Ephesians 6:18 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
What is the Liturgy of the Hours? The Liturgy of the Hours is the daily prayer of the Church Five hours that are included: Office of Readings Morning Prayer Daytime Prayer Evening Prayer Night Prayer
Example http://universalis.com/lauds
Why Pray the Liturgy of the Hours? Prayer Gives Catholics deeper recognition of the sacredness of each day and all creation Breaks the day up into times of prayer, which makes the entire day more prayerful Strengthens their relationship with God Promotes solidarity within the Church
Work Cited http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/li/Liturgy_of_the_Hours http://www.uscatholic.org/church/2012/06/glad-you-asked-what-liturgy- hours
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Office of Readings One of the minor hours Format: A hymn 1 or 2 long psalms divided into three parts A long passage from scripture A long passage about a Saint Concluding prayer
Morning Prayer One of the major hours Consists of prayers of praise Format: Singing a gathering song (hymn) Sing or say 1 – 3 Psalms Reading from scripture Silent prayer Prayers of Intercessions The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) Concluding prayer Sign of Peace
Daytime Prayer One of the minor hours Follows the format: A hymn 3 short psalms Short passage from Scripture Responsorial verse Concluding prayer
Evening Prayer One of the major hours Consists of prayers of thanksgiving Format: Singing a gathering song (hymn) Sing or say 1 – 3 Psalms Reading from scripture Silent prayer Prayers of Intercessions The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father) Concluding prayer Sign of Peace
Night Prayer One of the minor hours Format: A hymn A psalm A short reading from scripture The responsory prayer: Into Your Hands, O Lord The Canticle of Simeon from the Gospel of Luke A concluding prayer A hymn to Mary