The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours

by Barb Szyszkiewicz

The Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies each day with prayer, by following a daily rhythm throughout the liturgical year. If you love praying with Sacred Scripture and you appreciate structure, the Liturgy of the Hours is a perfect fit. It's not a practice you'll pick up overnight - but this guide is exactly what you need to begin.



The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours is your easy-to-read, down-to-earth introduction to the daily prayer of the Church. In this brief booklet, author, wife, mom, and Secular Franciscan Barb Szyszkiewicz helps you understand and practice this beautiful devotion. You'll



The different formats, settings, and ways to pray the Liturgy of the Hours
Who can pray it (spoiler everyone!)
The fruits of this form of prayer and how it connects to the Mass
The five "canonical hours," or times of the day, when the Liturgy of the Hours is prayed

A quick start guide is also included, so you can begin praying the Liturgy of the Hours whenever you're ready!

75 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 13, 2023

About the author

Secular Franciscan wife, mom, editor and author.

Reviews

[Maria Morera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved how this book took the mystery out, and introduced me to the Liturgy of the Hours in a way I can understand. Thank you, Barb!

[Amanda Lauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been interested in the Liturgy of the Hours for a number of years, so I was happy to see that there is a guide book of how to practice this Catholic tradition. Barb Szyszkiewicz did a great job putting this booklet together, it really gives you the nuts and bolts of how and when to do these daily prayers. This would have been handy for me when I was writing my book A Life Such as Heaven Intended since these prayers are referenced in there. But, I'm glad to have it now. One thing I wasn't clear after reading this was how long each set of prayers took. That being said, the Liturgy of the Hours is something I'd consider doing at some point in my life, maybe starting out with one of the less-complicated ones before working up to the whole set.

[CatholicWeeb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful in understanding how to use the liturgy of the hours, I sometimes had a little difficulty in managing to get it right but it simply takes a little practice to get it right.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re curious about but unfamiliar with the universal prayer of the Church, the Liturgy of the Hours, The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours by Barb Szyszkiewicz is a good starting point. It’s a quick read that gives you a good overview of the prayers, the books used to pray them, and, above all, is encouraging. I’m inspired to begin with Night Prayer this Advent.