Daily Office

Structure your day with the rhythm of prayer

Liturgy of the Hours

Sanctify each part of your day through the ancient rhythm of prayer

Matins

Morning Prayer

Begin your day in prayer with Psalms, Scripture readings, the Benedictus canticle, and the Holy Rosary. Welcome the dawn with thanksgiving, petition, and meditation on the mysteries of Christ.

Traditionally prayed at sunrise (6:00-8:00 AM)

Midday

Noon Prayer

Pause at midday for the Angelus prayer, remembering the Incarnation and offering a brief moment of prayer in the midst of daily work.

Traditionally prayed at noon (12:00 PM)

Vespers

Evening Prayer

Close your day with evening prayer featuring Psalm 141, Gospel readings, and Mary's Magnificat. Offer thanksgiving for the day's blessings.

Traditionally prayed at sunset (6:00-8:00 PM)

Compline

Night Prayer

End your day in peace with night prayer, confession, forgiveness, and Simeon's Nunc Dimittis. Commit your rest to God's protection.

Traditionally prayed before sleep (9:00-10:00 PM)

These are traditional times - adapt the schedule to fit your daily rhythm and commitments

Suggested Daily Schedule

Traditional times for the daily offices

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Matins
12:00 PM
Angelus & Midday Prayer
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Vespers & Angelus
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Compline