The Liturgy of the Hours, part VII – Unity and Universality

It is perfectly conceivable that there is someone, somewhere, at prayer right now.  But what if at, around five o’clock in the evening in every timezone, people are praying the same exact psalms? This is another reason why I find … Continue reading

The Liturgy of the Hours, part V – Hours and the Rosary

Now, according to my history professors, this is how it would work in many Medieval villages in Europe.  The monks or nuns at the monasteries would toll the bell, telling their communities that was time for Office.  The community would … Continue reading