Liturgy of the Hours

Daria Sockey explains the Churchs prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours for everyday Catholics who want to create a more regular rhythm of prayer in their busy lives. This prayer unites us to the universal Church and flows from and into the Mass. It is liturgical, scriptural, and the prayer of Jesus. Tracing its roots back to ancient Judaism, she briefly tracks its development within Christianity to its current form. It is prayed daily throughout the world--in abbeys, convents, monasteries, parish churches, rectories, and homes. Whether an individual prays one, two, three, or all seven ""hours,"" it helps all who pray it to share their day with God. Sockey also offers practical tips and resources to help readers get started using this prayer.