Daytime Prayer is a compact, practical prayer book drawn from the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church's official daily prayer. Designed for the midmorning, midday, and midafternoon hours, this handy edition makes it easy to pause during a busy day and unite your prayer with the universal prayer of the Church.
Whether used privately at a desk, during a lunch break, or in a group setting such as a classroom, meeting, or study session, Daytime Prayer offers a structured yet accessible way to sanctify the hours of the day. Its flexible format allows the reader to pray one, two, or all three of the daytime hours depending on the occasion.
Why You'll Love It
- Covers all three daytime hours: midmorning, midday, and midafternoon, giving you flexibility to pray one or all three
- Includes a selection of appropriate hymns for the Liturgy of the Hours, enriching the prayer experience
- Features complementary psalmody for those who pray more than one daytime hour
- Printed in two colors for easy navigation and a more prayerful reading experience
- Flexible burgundy binding makes it durable and easy to hold during personal or group prayer
- Compact, handy size travels well and fits naturally into a daily routine
Product Details and Specifications
- Book Title: Daytime Prayer
- SKU: 422-10
- ISBN: 9780899424545
- Vendor: Catholic Book Publishing
- Product Type: Prayer Book
- Binding: Flexible burgundy binding
- Print: Two-color printing
- Language: English
- Liturgical Use: Liturgy of the Hours, Daytime Prayer (Midmorning, Midday, Midafternoon)
- Suitable For: Private use and group settings (meetings, classrooms, study sessions)
Who This Makes a Good Gift For
- Catholic adults seeking a structured daily prayer practice
- Clergy, deacons, and religious sisters and brothers
- Parish prayer groups and faith-sharing communities
- Catholic school teachers and students
- Anyone beginning or deepening their practice of the Liturgy of the Hours
- Retreat participants and spiritual directors
FAQs
What is Daytime Prayer?
Daytime Prayer is the portion of the Liturgy of the Hours that covers the midmorning, midday, and midafternoon hours. This edition from Catholic Book Publishing presents all three sets of prayers in one compact volume.
Can I use this book for just one of the daytime hours?
Yes. The book is designed so that you can pray all three hours or select whichever single hour is most appropriate for your schedule or the time of day.
Is this suitable for group use?
Absolutely. The prayers are well suited for group settings including parish meetings, Catholic school classrooms, study sessions, and other gatherings.
Does this book include hymns?
Yes. Daytime Prayer includes a selection of hymns appropriate for the Liturgy of the Hours, as well as complementary psalmody for those praying more than one daytime hour.
What does the binding look like?
The book features a flexible burgundy binding and is printed in two colors, making it both attractive and practical for regular use.
Is this the same as the full Liturgy of the Hours?
No. This is a focused edition covering only the daytime hours. It is ideal for those who want to incorporate the Church's midday prayer into their routine without the full four-volume set.
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