Abraham, our father in faith, was willing to do anything and his faith was rewarded. The forefathers of this country of ours had faith and trust in God to form this one nation under God. That is where our trust should be and where our faith should lead. One cannot reflect or celebrate anything without praising and thanking our triune God. Father Lord, I thank you for the gift of another new day and the privilege to be alive, in good health, and sound mind, I appreciate your goodness, mercy, and love shown unto me as a token of your faithfulness, I worship you with a grateful heart and give glory to your great, holy, and precious name. Christian Prayer adds original Psalm-prayers composed by ICEL, and other original ICEL prayer texts.
Why do we do this? Because a lot of struggle, work, vision and lives went into gaining independence and maintaining it. Declare: Divine Office Morning Prayer For Today. Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of the Hours (1976) Catholic Book Publishing Co., NY, is a one-volume edition of the Divine Office, translated by ICEL and approved for liturgical use by the bishops of the US and other English-speaking countries. Our celebration has its own rituals: family picnics, parades, flags and fireworks. Today, in the United States of America, it is on the Fourth of July that we honor, reflect and celebrate our independence. However, after the liturgical changes that were effected during the Second Vatican Council, the content and the hours were changed or, let’s say, realigned.A Fourth of July fireworks display at the Washington Monument by Camera Operator: SSGT. Compline or Night Prayer (before retiring, – around 7 pm).Vespers or Evening Prayer (“at the lighting of the lamps” – around 6 pm).None or Mid-Afternoon Prayer (Ninth Hour – around 3 pm).Sext or Midday Prayer (Sixth Hour – around 12 noon).Terce or Mid-Morning Prayer (Third Hour – around 9 am).Prime or Early Morning Prayer (First Hour – around 6 am).
Previously, the Liturgy of the Hours comprised of eight canonical hours as postulated by St Benedict of Nursia in his Rule (Rule of St Benedict). In the Roman Catholic Church, the lay people are also encouraged, but not obligated, to observe the Liturgy of the Hours, together with the priests or other people, or even alone. The Morning Prayer has the Benedictus (the Canticle of Zechariah from Luke 1:68-79), while the Evening Prayer has the Magnificant (the Canticle of Mary from Luke 1:46-55).Īll bishops, priests, and deacons who plan to become priests are obligated to celebrate the Divine Office and many congregations urge their members to celebrate jointly as opposed to alone. The Morning and Evening Prayers have a Gospel reading each. However, the dialogue is always held in God’s presence.Įach of the canonical hours contains selections from the Psalms. These dialogues range between a person and God, the Church and God, the Church and the world, or among the Church members. These prayers are found in the Breviary.ĭuring the Liturgy of the Hours, the faithful hold a meditative dialogue with God using scripture, Prayers, antiphons, and hymns.
These are the daily prayers, prayed each day at the canonical hours of the Roman Catholic Church to sanctify the day with prayer. The Liturgy of the Hours is also called the Divine Office or the Work of God.
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