Tag: Liturgy of the Hours
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New and Noteworthy: Heralds of Hope
I’m pleased to draw your attention to an excellent new book by Jennifer R. O’Brien concerning three Advent hymns of the Roman Office: Conditor alme siderum, Verbum supernum prodiens, and Vox clara intonet. Many of our readers will recognize the name of Jenny O’Brien from her insightful contributions to the Sixty Second Sermon series at…
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Hopes for a Revised English Translation of the Liturgy of the Hours
Being the only woman in residence at the moment, I’ve noticed as presiders make adjustment to their language to recognize my presence.
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How We Celebrate the Sixth Hour
Some personal experiences with a weekly midday prayer in Innsbruck.
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Liturgies of Lament
As this pandemic drags on, I find that moments of hope and gratitude are interspersed with times of deep grief and frustration. At one level, some of us have fallen into a groove with working from home. We are being intentional about connecting with friends and family, and cultivating community as safely as possible. We…
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Teaching Undergraduates (continued) – Liturgy of the Hours
An introductory course on the Divine Office
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Monastery Spotlight: Abbey of St. Walburga, Virginia Dale, Colorado
I recently had the opportunity to spend a week of retreat with the Benedictine nuns at the Abbey of St. Walburga in the beautiful rocky hills of northern Colorado. What a treat! I commend this community for your interest and support. Founded in 1935 from the historic Abbey of St. Walburga in Eichstatt, Germany, the…
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Brief Book Review: A Critical Study of the Rule of Benedict
Vol. 3: Liturgy, Sleeping Arrangements, and the Penal Code.
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What a Simplified Office Book Might Look Like
An idea for the reform of the Liturgy of the Hours.
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Lord, Close My Lips
The opening verse of the office “Lord, open my lips” used to have a twin at the end of the day.