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Liturgy of the Hours, the public, daily prayer of the Church, that is, of Christ and his people, is, as described in the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, sacred action surpassing all others ... the primary and indispensable source of the true Christian spirit. (CL n. 7, 14)
As Prayer, the Liturgy of the Hours
- is intimately related to the Eucharist and which the Church understands as a preparation for and a continuation of the action of the Eucharist throughout the day.
- is about the sanctification of time, that is, of each day, and is linked with the Feasts and Seasons of the Liturgical Year as well as with the natural rhythms of the day, especially the alternation of light and darkness.
- relies heavily on Scripture ... the psalms and the canticles as well as readings from the old and new testaments for the bulk of its content.
- has a long history in the Church, going back to first centuries; is prayed communally in formal Church gatherings, in informal groups of the faithful and even in families, but which may also be prayed by individuals who are not able to pray it in common.
Whether prayed communally or by individuals, the Liturgy of the Hours is always the liturgical prayer of the Church: the prayer of Christ the priest and of the Body of Christ, the Church throughout the world and the Communion of Saints in heaven.
At Saint John Neumann, we gather for Morning Prayer each Monday through Friday at 8:40am in the Chapel. Occasionally, we also gather on Tuesday for Evening Prayer at 7:00pm in the Chapel. Check the bulletin to confirm the dates for Evening Prayer.
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