The Divine Office, along with the Mass, is the prayer of the Church. The heart of that prayer is the Psalms. In these ancient prayers we hear the voice of Jesus Christ praising the Father, thanking Him, and crying out both for Himself and for us. When we pray the psalms we join Jesus in that prayer. To be able to participate in this prayer is an awesome privilege.
In his Rule, Saint Benedict refers to the Divine Office as the Work of God. Along with the Mass, the Divine Office is the monks’ most important work. It is so highly regarded that Saint Benedict says, “Nothing is to be preferred to the Work of God” (43:3). In this divine Work we praise God and pray for all souls living and deceased.
The Divine Office occurs five times daily. The prayer marks the hours of the day, helping us take the first step towards obeying the Apostle's exhortation to "pray without ceasing" (1Th 5:17). Please join us. If you arrive early, a monk can help you navigate the books.
- Divine Office Schedule (PDF)