WebMatins (a later portion of Vigil, from 3 a.m. to dawn) Lauds (dawn; approximately 5 a.m., but varies seasonally) Prime (early morning, the first hour of daylight, approximately 6 a.m.) Terce (third hour, 9 a.m.) Sext (sixth hour, noon) Nones (ninth hour, 3 p.m.) Vespers …

WebIn the Rule of Saint Benedict, written in the early 6th century, we hear of eight prayer periods: Matins or Vigils, Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline. …

WebFor other religious observances, see Morning Prayer (disambiguation). Matins (also Mattins) is a canonical hour in Christian liturgy, originally sung during the darkness of early …

WebThe Office of Matins is the longest, and by far the most important section of our liturgical worship. As the word itself indicates, the name Matins — Matutinum — designated …

WebMatins and Lauds However, they are a night office, and it is highly recommended to recite these Hours during the night. Most people find it easier to recite Matins and Lauds during …

WebThe name Matins was then extended to the office of Vigils, Matins taking the name of Lauds, a term which, strictly speaking, only designates the last three psalms of that office, …

WebMorning Prayer (Lauds) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, …

Weblauds /lôdz/ A service of morning prayer in the Divine Office of the Western Christian Church, traditionally said or chanted at daybreak, though historically it was often held with …

WebUniversalis: Morning Prayer (Lauds) Morning Prayer (Lauds) If you have already recited the Invitatory Psalm today, you should use the alternative opening. Lord, open our lips. And …

WebAs nouns the difference between lauds and matins is that lauds is while matins is together with lauds, the earliest of the canonical hours; normally at sunrise, but often earlier. As a …