3.23.25 Sunday Midafternoon Prayer: Office of None of the Liturgy of the Hours
Digest
This podcast is a collection of prayers and reflections centered around themes of faith, repentance, and spiritual growth. It begins with prayers of penitence, emphasizing sacrifice and atonement. Psalms of gratitude follow, celebrating God's deliverance and protection. Further prayers express thanksgiving and a desire for holiness, highlighting God's grace and salvation. The podcast includes an exhortation to pursue holiness and a prayer for spiritual growth. Finally, an advertisement for a chanting pilgrimage to Rome during the Jubilee year (November 16th-24th) is presented, emphasizing visits to major basilicas and holy doors.
Outlines
Prayers of Repentance and Thanksgiving
The podcast opens with prayers expressing faith, hope, and charity, focusing on repentance, atonement, gratitude for deliverance from adversity, and seeking God's grace and salvation. Psalms of gratitude and prayers of thanksgiving are included.
Exhortation to Holiness and Pilgrimage Advertisement
This section features an exhortation to pursue holiness and a prayer for a clean heart. It also includes an advertisement for a chanting pilgrimage to Rome (November 16th-24th) during the Jubilee year, highlighting visits to major basilicas and holy doors.
Keywords
Penitence
Repentance for sins; a feeling of deep sorrow and regret for wrongdoing. It involves seeking forgiveness and making amends. Related to atonement, confession, and redemption.
Jubilee Year
A special year in the Catholic Church, occurring at intervals, marked by indulgences and special celebrations. A time of spiritual renewal and forgiveness.
Psalms of Deliverance
Biblical psalms expressing themes of rescue from danger, oppression, and enemies. They often celebrate God's power and protection. Related to faith, hope, and trust in God.
Holy Doors
Special doors in Catholic churches opened during Jubilee years, offering plenary indulgences to those who pass through them. Symbolic of entering into God's grace and forgiveness.
Rome Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage to Rome, particularly during the Jubilee year, to visit significant basilicas and holy doors.
Spiritual Growth
The process of developing one's faith and relationship with God, involving practices like prayer, reflection, and service.
Catholic Church
The worldwide Christian church headed by the Pope in Vatican City.
Q&A
What are the main themes explored in the prayers of this podcast?
The prayers primarily focus on themes of repentance, gratitude for God's deliverance, seeking salvation, and the importance of holiness and spiritual growth.
What is the purpose of the Rome pilgrimage advertised in the podcast?
The pilgrimage aims to celebrate the Jubilee year through chanting the divine office at various churches and basilicas in Rome, including visits to holy doors.
What is a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church?
A Jubilee Year is a special period of grace and forgiveness, occurring at intervals, marked by indulgences and special celebrations. It's a time for spiritual renewal.
Show Notes
This Lent, I am going to attempt to provide daily weekday Daytime Prayer offices.
This week we will do None (Midafternoon Prayer).
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Office of Terce: mid-morning prayer
Office of Sext: mid-day prayer
Office of None: mid-afternoon prayer
Deus in Adjutorium – O God, Come to my assistance
Hymn: Ternis ter horis numeris, 8th c., English © 2023 ICEL
Antiphon: The time of penance has come. (English transcribed by StH)
Psalm 118(117)
Antiphon. The time of penance has come. (English transcribed by StH)
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4v1, 7
Responsory (from Psalm 51[50])
Collect
Benedicamus Domino – Let us praise the Lord.
Join us on our Rome pilgrimage in November 2025!
The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.
Divine Office Hymnal, printed by GIA, Copyright ©ICEL, 2023
Chant transcriptions from Sing the Hours ©2024
Prayed by Sing the Hours
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