The Canticle of Praise: The Liturgy of the Hours and Parish Life 

The Second Vatican Council Document on the Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium) writes of the Liturgy of the Hours that,

“Christ Jesus, high priest of the new and eternal covenant, taking human nature, introduced into this earthly exile that hymn which is sung throughout all ages in the halls of heaven. He joins the entire community of mankind to Himself, associating it with His own singing of this canticle of divine praise.”

Despite serving as the “canticle of divine praise”, the Liturgy of the Hours is often far from the minds of most Catholics. The Liturgy of the Hours is, however, truly the prayer of the whole People of God, priestly, religious, and lay.

Join us, then, for a live-streamed online lecture to learn from Cardinal Stafford about the history and theology of the Liturgy of the Hours, as well as its proper place in both our individual and parish life. You won't want to miss out! Please sign up HERE!