Shorter Christian Prayer is an accessible, beautifully produced edition of the Liturgy of the Hours, designed for Catholics who want to pray the Church's official daily prayer without the full four-volume set. Drawing from the internationally acclaimed complete edition, this volume gathers Morning and Evening Prayer from the Four-Week Psalter alongside selected texts for the Seasons and Major Feasts of the Church Year. Whether used at home, in a parish setting, or during personal quiet time, it brings the rhythm of liturgical prayer into everyday life.
Printed in two colors for easy navigation and featuring a practical ribbon marker, this compact edition is sized for real-world use. It is a trusted resource for individuals, prayer groups, and parishes seeking a faithful, portable companion for daily prayer.
Why You'll Love It
- Draws directly from the Church's official Liturgy of the Hours, making it a theologically sound daily prayer resource
- Includes Morning and Evening Prayer from the complete Four-Week Psalter, covering the full liturgical cycle
- Features selected seasonal and feast day texts so prayer stays connected to the Church calendar
- Two-color printing makes it easy to distinguish psalm verses, antiphons, and rubrics at a glance
- Ribbon marker keeps your place without fumbling through pages during prayer
- Compact, handy size works equally well for personal devotion, small group prayer, or parish ministry use
Product Details and Specifications
- Book Title: Shorter Christian Prayer
- SKU: 408-13
- ISBN: 9780899424231
- Vendor/Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Corp
- Book Type: Abbreviated Liturgy of the Hours
- Contents: Morning and Evening Prayer, Four-Week Psalter, Seasonal and Major Feast texts
- Printing: Two-color interior
- Features: Ribbon marker included
- Language: English
- Product Type: Prayer Book / Liturgical Book
Who This Makes a Good Gift For
- Catholics seeking a daily prayer practice rooted in the Church's liturgical tradition
- Priests, deacons, and religious who want a portable companion edition
- Parish staff, lectors, and ministry leaders
- Adults deepening their prayer life through ongoing faith formation
- Anyone looking for a meaningful, lasting gift for a Catholic friend, family member, or colleague
- Prayer groups and small faith communities
FAQs
Q: What is the Liturgy of the Hours?
A: The Liturgy of the Hours is the Catholic Church's official daily prayer, structured around Morning Prayer (Lauds) and Evening Prayer (Vespers), among other hours. Shorter Christian Prayer provides an accessible entry point to this tradition.
Q: How does this differ from the full four-volume Liturgy of the Hours?
A: This edition is an abbreviated version. It includes Morning and Evening Prayer from the Four-Week Psalter and selected seasonal texts, but does not include the full Office of Readings, Daytime Prayer, or Night Prayer found in the complete set.
Q: Is this edition approved for use by the laity?
A: Yes. Shorter Christian Prayer is published by Catholic Book Publishing Corp and is intended for use by both clergy and laity as a personal or communal prayer resource.
Q: Does this book include a ribbon marker?
A: Yes, the volume includes a ribbon marker to help you keep your place during daily prayer.
Q: Is this a good gift for someone new to the Liturgy of the Hours?
A: Absolutely. Its compact size, two-color printing, and focused content make it one of the most approachable introductions to liturgical prayer available.
Q: What language is this edition printed in?
A: This edition is printed in English.
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