brendan1104 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 You want me to send you the English shorter edition? However if you enter the Buffalo Carmelites it'll be chanted in Latin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophette Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I know all about the PAIN of learning the Office, but it is like riding a bicycle... they say. Here is a book that might help you: [url="http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0974464406/mockerybird/ref=nosim"]http://www.amazon.com/o/asin/0974464406/mo...ybird/ref=nosim[/url] "Discovering Prayer" is also a download-able tutorial about the LOTH [url="http://prayer.rosaryshop.com/"]http://prayer.rosaryshop.com/[/url] Good luck! Make sure to invest in a good set of bible ribbons. They are WAY more practical than a bundle of holy cards for marking your spot! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandelynmarie Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 HC...I'm with you! I'm still trying to figure it out! I was able to pick up on some of the patterns while listening to the Buffalo Dominicans...But I do get confused when the DO offers different options to use this Psalm or that one...I'm gonna have to check up on some of these suggestions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmaD2006 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 [quote name='brandelynmarie' post='1110437' date='Nov 4 2006, 12:34 AM'] HC...I'm with you! I'm still trying to figure it out! I was able to pick up on some of the patterns while listening to the Buffalo Dominicans...But I do get confused when the DO offers different options to use this Psalm or that one...I'm gonna have to check up on some of these suggestions... [/quote] Brandee: It just takes a bit of practice ... I'm going to see what I can dig up. I do think the shorter christian prayer may be a simple way to get started (do "high school" first, then move up to "college level" with Christian Prayer, then "pro" with the full deal). Once you get used to the cycle its a bit simpler to then throw in the twists. Finally for the brave pholks -- the 1st volume of the Liturgy of the Hours (the blue one) has the full explanation on how it is to be prayed, including variations, options, etc. Its a bit extensive, but it is worth a read (we read it in formation, and it does help put it all in perspective). -- Carmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Christian Prayer has a section dedicated to a step-by-step instruction on how the office is to be prayed. It has EVERYTHING. Check with your local Catholic bookstore for the Christian Prayer or for the four volume set. If you can't find it at yours, I have it at mine and will ship it to you free of shipping cost. Otherwise, I'm sure you can find it at Amazon or a number of Catholic retailers on the web (i.e. Aquinas and More). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenlyCalling Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Hughey, I think I am going to take up your offer, as I am having I [u]really[/u] hard time finding some for a reasonable/sane price, I've pmed you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmb144 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) One other option is online bookshops run by an order. here is my fav- [url="http://jamberooabbey.org.au"]http://jamberooabbey.org.au[/url] These nuns have a craft and bookshop just follow the links. Taking the exchange rate into account you could most likely pay less by dealing with them. I know its quite far away....but I hope it helps. Belinda Edited November 5, 2006 by In His Light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlygrace08 Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I would reccomend "Christian Prayer". I found a copy that has a zipper so it travels nicely as well. I think it was about $50 but, it came with a little pamplet that tells what pages to use on which days. You can find it [url="http://www.aquinasandmore.com/index.cfm/FuseAction/store.ItemDetails/SKU/2387/title/Book%20Of%20Christian%20Prayer/index.htm"]here[/url] at Aquinas and More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jutty1224 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I have the 1 volume edition, Christian Prayer. I bought it when i was 13 and it only cost me $23.50 then. I've noticed that its price has almost doubled since then. I'm 30 now. I know that Christian Prayer has a 4 week office of readings that is like the Psalter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlterDominicus Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Thanks. I think my plea was answered...I have this longing now to pray the Divine Office after witnessing it at the SMME retreat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Follow along here : [url="http://www.universalis.com/"]http://www.universalis.com/[/url] til you get the hang of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinamo Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 it's weird that this post is here. i've wanted to get the book of Christian Prayer to start praying the Liturgy of the Hours, too. I think I'm putting it on my Christmast list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneybags Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Here's some information for everyone: The Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) is awesome! Everyone should pray it at least for Lauds (morning prayer) and Vespers (evening prayer). I tried to pray it online for months using various websites. [b]I tried to use Universalis, but I don't recommend it at all. It is an Anglican NOT a Catholic website![/b] The cheapest and easiest way is to purchase "Christian Prayer", which has all of the prayers. If you want cheaper, try buying "Shorter Christian Prayer". And if you want the most specific, but expensive one, buy the 4-volume set. There is information in the book how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. [url="http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Prayer-Catholic-Book-Publishing/dp/0899424066/sr=8-1/qid=1163358909/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7612619-7000921?ie=UTF8&s=books"]http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Prayer-Cat...TF8&s=books[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortnun Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 [quote name='St. Benedict' post='1118253' date='Nov 12 2006, 02:16 PM'] I tried to pray it online for months using various websites. [b]I tried to use Universalis, but I don't recommend it at all. It is an Anglican NOT a Catholic website![/b] [url="http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Prayer-Catholic-Book-Publishing/dp/0899424066/sr=8-1/qid=1163358909/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7612619-7000921?ie=UTF8&s=books"]http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Prayer-Cat...TF8&s=books[/url] [/quote] Our liturgical calendars are nearly (note I did say [i]nearly[/i]) the same. What's wrong with using that website, particularly if you're on a budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneybags Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 [quote name='shortnun' post='1118283' date='Nov 12 2006, 03:19 PM'] Our liturgical calendars are nearly (note I did say [i]nearly[/i]) the same. What's wrong with using that website, particularly if you're on a budget? [/quote] True, it is nearly the same, but the Anglican Church is protestant - not Catholic. Protestantism is a heresy. That is why I urge all Catholics not to use such websites. I base my analysis of this website off of the review by Catholic Culture: [url="http://catholicculture.org/sites/site_view.cfm?recnum=172"]http://catholicculture.org/sites/site_view.cfm?recnum=172[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now