What Is the Liturgy of the Hours?

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The Liturgy of the Hours—also called the Divine Office—is the daily prayer of the Catholic Church. Prayed by clergy, religious, and lay faithful around the world, it sanctifies the hours of the day through psalms, Scripture, and sacred hymns. In this video, we explain what the Liturgy of the Hours is, where it comes from, how it’s structured, and why the Church encourages all Catholics to participate in it. If you’ve ever wondered how the Church prays throughout the day, this is your introduction. Subscribe for more Catholic teaching, daily prayer, and spiritual formation.