The Divine Hours (Volume Two): Prayers for Autumn and Wintertime A Manual for Prayer
, by TICKLE, PHYLLISNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780385505406 | 038550540X
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 9/19/2006
Phyllis Tickle, among the most respected authorities on religion in America today, is one of many modern Christians who observe the ancient tradition of praying the Divine Hours, also known as the Daily Offices. This final volume in paperback,The Divine Hours: Prayers for Autumn and Wintertime,provides four sets of officesmorning, midday, vespers, and complinefor every day from October through January. Each includes prayers, psalms, and Bible readings for each day of these two festive seasons which include the Feast of All Saints, the Season of Advent, the days of Christmas, and the Epiphany. Making primary use of theBook of Common Prayerand the writings of the Church Fathers,The Divine Hoursis also a companion to the New Jerusalem Bible, from which it draws its Scripture readings. It blends prayer and praise in a way that respects and builds upon the ancient wisdom of Christianityyet it is extraordinarily fresh and vibrant.