Guide for Celebrating the Liturgy of the Hours

Throughout the history of the Church, Christians have consecrated time by pausing at various moments of the day to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. Day after day, hour after hour, Christians unite their hearts with Christ and his Church as they pray the Divine Office. This book will assist parish communities and groups of Christians who wish to gather to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

As part of the Preparing Parish Worship™ series, this book includes:

• Theological reflections on the consecration of time
• A historical overview of the development of the Liturgy of the Hours
• A walk-through of the Hours
• Answers to frequently asked questions with responses to difficult pastoral situations
• Assistance with best liturgical practices
• Inspirational and informative quotations from Scripture and Church documents