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Post by Pacelli on Feb 26, 2021 21:30:56 GMT -5
The Breviary is found online and free at archive.org linked HERE
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Post by Pacelli on Feb 28, 2021 18:14:04 GMT -5
In reply to a private question to me about praying the Roman Breviary, aka the Divine Office:
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Feb 28, 2021 19:58:17 GMT -5
In reply to a private question to me about praying the Roman Breviary, aka the Divine Office: What exactly does"praying the breviary" entail...it seems it cant be done by laypeople with full time jobs? Or am I wrong?
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Post by Pacelli on Mar 1, 2021 11:16:29 GMT -5
It's mostly reading/praying the Psalms along with some readings and other prayers, but it is done in a very orderly way in accordance with the liturgical year. Laypeople are not required to say the Breviary, but for those with the time and a little patience to learn how to say it, it is a very worthwhile endeavor if one can fit it in to their life and it does not interfere with their daily duties. Some Catholics make the extra effort to just say it during Lent but not the rest of the year.
If you ever decide to say it, it's completely up to you how often you say it, just during Lent or daily year round, you could choose say some of it, and not all of it, say just Matins, or Vespers, or whatever works for your situation.
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Mar 1, 2021 23:35:02 GMT -5
My question was more on the line of what actually is done. Do you just read it? Do you walk in garden around a statue ...I'm not being sarcastic or dis respectful..I just wrote that to give an example of my question. Like when one says the Rosary there is a method and practical actions. Do you say the breviary on your knees? etc...am I sounding stupid? lol
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Post by Pacelli on Mar 2, 2021 2:51:26 GMT -5
My question was more on the line of what actually is done. Do you just read it? Do you walk in garden around a statue ...I'm not being sarcastic or dis respectful..I just wrote that to give an example of my question. Like when one says the Rosary there is a method and practical actions. Do you say the breviary on your knees? etc...am I sounding stupid? lol I used to say it years ago. I am hoping to restart saying it again this Lent. I've actually forgotten some of the rules, so I have to relearn it. I no longer have the printed breviary, so I will have to try using the online one. I might buy one from that book seller, but it's expensive, so I'm not sure I can do that right now. Usually the Breviary can be said standing or sitting. There is no set rule on posture, and even if there were, it wouldn't bind laypeople, since praying the Office is voluntary. For Latin Rite priests, however, they must say the office every day. It's long to say the whole thing, there are 8 parts, so kneeling for the entire breviary would be a lot for many. There is a shortened form of the Roman Breviary known as the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary that might be better for those who want to pray more, but are not able to say the entire Divine Office every day.
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Mar 2, 2021 9:50:06 GMT -5
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Mar 2, 2021 9:56:19 GMT -5
Not sure if this is modernist...but it sheds more light.
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Post by Pacelli on Mar 3, 2021 12:49:25 GMT -5
The Breviary is meant to be recited, but it you are alone, my understanding is that it may be quietly said, but as far as I know you must say it, not just read it. Over the next few weeks, I am going to post some good resourses on here explaining how to say the Breviary, the rubrics, and also some information about the Breviary itself.
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Mar 3, 2021 22:48:41 GMT -5
Not sure if this is modernist...but it sheds more light. shes using a modernist version...ssso
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