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The Divine Office: A Study Of The Roman Breviary

  • Paperback
  • 172 pages
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm

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For those interested in Catholic prayer forms.

Explains the structure of daily liturgical life.

Guides your practice toward a deeper reverence.

Discover the beauty and order of the Roman Breviary with this insightful guide to liturgical prayer.

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The divine office: A study of the Roman breviary provides a structured examination of the liturgical prayer system used in Catholic worship, explaining its organization, purpose, and spiritual value. The book describes how daily cycles of prayer are arranged through fixed hours, readings, psalms, and responses that guide consistent devotional practice. It explores the historical formation of the Roman Breviary and the reasoning behind its divisions, showing how tradition, theology, and discipline shape its form. Attention is given to symbolism, repetition, and sacred rhythm as tools that cultivate reflection and spiritual focus. The work serves as both explanation and guide, helping readers understand how each component contributes to a unified pattern of prayer. It emphasizes order, continuity, and reverence, presenting liturgical structure as a support for inner devotion and communal identity. Broader ideas include spiritual discipline, continuity of tradition, and the educational role of repeated sacred text. The tone remains instructional and devotional, aiming to deepen appreciation of formal prayer practice while clarifying its elements, sequence, and meaning within an organized system of worship and reflection.

  • Title

    The Divine Office: A Study Of The Roman Breviary

  • Author

    Edward J. Quigley

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    February 2026

  • Weight

    209g

  • Page Count

    172

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9789377503116

  • ISBN-10

    9377503116

  • Eden Code

    7568883