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Posted on August 18, 2021August 31, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 14 Comments

Afternoon Prayer for Personal Devotions

Here is a very simple Afternoon Prayer Service that can be used by those keeping the Divine Office, or by anyone wishing to pause and spend a few moments in prayer in the afternoon.

Posted on May 18, 2021May 17, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Martin Luther’s Sacristy Prayer

Martin Luther's Sacristy Prayer

Posted on May 4, 2021May 2, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

A Prayer of Thomas à Kempis

"Grant that nothing in the world might be as important to me as you are." - A Prayer of Thomas à Kempis

Posted on April 29, 2021August 31, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 10 Comments

Midday Prayer for Personal Devotions

Here is a very simple Midday Prayer that can be used by those keeping the Divine Office, or by anyone wishing to spend a few moments in prayer in the middle of the day.

Posted on April 28, 2021September 1, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 11 Comments

Vespers (Evening Prayer) for Personal Devotions

Here is a Vespers Service that can be used for personal devotions in the evening.

Posted on April 28, 2021August 30, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 6 Comments

Matins (Morning Prayer) for Personal Devotions

Here is a Matins Service that can used for personal devotions at the beginning of the day.

Posted on April 27, 2021August 18, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 16 Comments

What Is the Divine Office?

A brief introduction to a way of praying daily that I have found invaluable.

Posted on April 23, 2021August 18, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 11 Comments

Compline for Personal Devotions

Here is a Compline Service that can be used for personal devotions at the close of the day.

Posted on April 22, 2021April 23, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 4 Comments

Evening Prayer of John Henry Newman

Evening Prayer of John Henry Newman

Posted on April 15, 2021April 23, 2021 by Rev. James E. Laurence · 7 Comments

A Prayer of Martin Luther

Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled ... - A Prayer of Martin Luther

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