Each of the five canonical Hours includes selections from the Psalms that culminate in a scriptural proclamation. It is the very prayer which Christ himself together with his Body addresses to the Father." (SC 84) The dialogue is always held, however, in the presence of God and using the words and wisdom of God. The Divine Office "is truly the voice of the Bride herself addressed to her Bridegroom.
At times the dialogue is between the Church or individual soul and God at times it is a dialogue among the members of the Church and at times it is even between the Church and the world. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using scripture and prayer. The time and availability to join every Tuesday is entirely up to you.The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God ( Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. Then the officiant begins the Daily Office: Evensong with an Antiphon, Act of contrition, Psalms, Lessons from the Bible, Collects for specific intentions praying for Holy Mother Church, clergy, country, people’s various intentions, etc. We begin with bringing to mind our prayer intentions, silently. Once you click on the link for the online meeting you are ushered into the meeting room of Our Lady of Perpetual Succor. The prayers, psalms, lessons and collects help us to glorify God as is due, grow in holiness and pray effectively.Ī. Holy Mother Church gives us from her treasury the Divine Worship Daily Office so that we can pray according to God’s will. Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Praying in a group, helps us to pray for one another and also in turn gain merits of other righteous members whose prayers are heard. Why pray with a group of fellow Catholics?Ī. It helps us to accomplish our Lord’s command to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thes 5:17) Yes, this is a great devotion for daily personal prayer.
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If you prefer to have a hard copy of the Ordinariate’s Divine Worship: Daily Office, for daily personal prayers, you may purchase the book by contacting the parish office at Books are $30 each, plus shipping.
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a phone, tablet or PC that is compatible for online meetings. Prayer material will be shared on the call for all to follow along.Ī.
Please join the online meeting to listen in or to participate. What is expected of me?Ī: You don’t need to have prior knowledge of the Daily Office. Let us pray together and claim the above scriptural promise. Join the Our Lady of Perpetual Succor prayer group to pray the Divine Office “the prayer of the whole people of God” and “a source of devotion and nourishment for personal prayer.” (quote from Sacrosanctum Concillium #90.) For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Mt 18:19-20: Jesus said, ”If two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. Divine Worship: Daily Office ~Online Prayer Group
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