Liturgy of the Hours, also called the Divine Office or the Breviary, helps us live out the call to “pray without ceasing.” ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 | Marcus Aurelius

Friends, I encourage you to try this simple daily prayer routine: wordonfire.org/pray. The Liturgy of the Hours is an ancient, structured way of praying Scripture throughout the day, focusing especially on the Psalms. It hearkens back to the Jewish custom of praying at fixed hours, a practice early Christians continued. It’s the Church’s official prayer, and the highest form of prayer after the Mass. However, praying the Liturgy of the Hours can be expensive, confusing, and impractical. Word on