Monastic Diurnal and Matins

Monastic Diurnal

English – Latin, 1480 pages, soft leather cover, black and red text, gilt edges, and six marker ribbons.

This is a re-publication of the 1963 edition of the Day Hours of the Monastic Breviary – Prime, Lauds, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers and Compline, with an updated table of movable feasts. Note: This book does not include Matins. This book is ideal for novices, monks and nuns when travelling, Benedictine oblates and guests at monasteries.

The English translation is unique, done by Benedictine monks in the early 20th century.

Now in its 8th edition, this popular liturgical book includes a slip cover and the image of the St. Benedict Medal embossed on the cover.

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Matins Psalter

This Matins Psalter according to the Benedictine Ritual can be used as a supplement to Diurnal, for those who want to pray the divine Office according to the traditional Benedictine usage.  Please note that this booklet contains the office of Matins only for ferial (i.e. non-feast) days, for each day of the week.  It does not include the Lessons (readings) which are used during the winter season, but only the short readings used throughout the summer.  Latin and English, side-by-side.

Paperback, 230 pages.  5.5 x 8.5 inches.

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