The Everyday Catholic's Guide to the Liturgy of the Features
The Everyday Catholic's Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours
About The Everyday Catholic's Guide To The Liturgy Of The
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You don't live in a cloister or a monastery, but you take your prayer life seriously and want to explore ways to pray regularly and better.
The Liturgy of the Hours, aka Divine Office, is one of those ways--and according to the Catholic Church, one of the very best. Long considered the sole territory of priests and religious, the digital revolution has made the Liturgy of the Hours accessible to everyone. But for those of us who find it a little intimidating, Daria Sockey provides a solid overview to this ancient prayer practice.
The Everyday Catholic's Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours will answer questions like:
What is the history of the Liturgy of the Hours?
How can the Liturgy of the Hours fit into a busy schedule?
Why is the Liturgy of the Hours relevant today?
Print or digital berviaries: Which is better?
There is a rhythm of prayer, not just throughout the day, but throughout the year. Sockey explores the spiritual riches of the seasons, the saints, and special feast days, which add depth and variety to prayer. She also addresses the concept of praying with the words of Sacred Scripture--particularly the psalms-- and helps the reader to appreciate the universal beauty of these ancient biblical prayers.
Don't let concerns about "what page am I supposed to be on?" scare you away. Sockey will be your guide to answer common questions and overcome common fears. Your prayer life will never be the same!
Review
"Your book hits a perfect balance of instruction and inspiration."
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Dane Falkner, CEO, DivineOffice.org
When I was newly Catholic, I was introduced to the Liturgy of the Hours by a priest who believed the whole world can and should embrace such treasures. Daria Sockey has the same mindset and mission. Whether you prefer books or apps, Morning Prayer or Night, Daria leads you step by step through the Breviary, helping it become an accessible and familiar friend.
The Everyday Catholic's Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours will ease and enrich your prayer life.
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Karen Edmisten, author of After Miscarriage: A Catholic Woman's Companion to Healing and Hope
"This is the first clear and simple introduction to the Church's hours I've seen, and I can't imagine a better one. Daria Sockey has given 'the rest of us' another path to prayer--a path proven by tradition and by the experience of the saints--a path that had, til now, seemed obscure and impassible. I'm very grateful."
-Mike Aquilina, author of Yours is the Church, EWTN host.
"If you...are pondering whether The Liturgy of the Hours is for you, I urge you to take this journey with Daria. In the pages of this book you will discover the heart and soul of this path of prayer. ..If you are someone who already has a tremendous devotion to praying the Hours, it's likely that Daria's work will open your eyes to new facets of your favorite prayer and help you to effectively share it with your loved ones."
-from the Introduction by
Lisa Hendey, author and CEO of CatholicMom.com
If you've ever been daunted by opening a breviary with all it pages, sections and ribbons, here's the help you've been waiting for! Daria Sockey's handy how-to manual, The Everyday Catholic's Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours, instills the confidence we need to use the breviary to encounter the Word of God every day.
~Pat Gohn, Author of Blessed, Beautiful and Bodacious: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood, and host of the Among Women podcast.
About the Author
Daria Sockey is a freelance writer, mother of seven children, and experienced homeschooler who lives in Northwest Pennsylvania. Daria has a B.A. in education and has taken graduate courses in moral theology, Christology, Mariology, and the psychology of spiritual development at St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, New York. Her articles appear regularly in
Catholic Digest,
National Catholic Register, and
Lay Witness. She wrote the text for several student texts in the Ignatius P
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