The St. Therese of Lisieux Armor of God Men’s Group has been meeting twice/month to discuss topics taken from the Catholic Answers Books.
For the meetings in December, the format will change to be a more prayerful session. At both the Monday, Dec. 9th (7:00 PM) and Saturday, Dec. 14th (8:00 AM) sessions, we will meet in the Divine Mercy Conference Room for an introduction to the Liturgy of the Hours and then move to the sanctuary to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, have Benediction and silent prayer followed by snacks and beverages in the Divine Mercy Conference Room while we discuss the previous activities. The sessions will last ninety minutes or less. There will be no Adoration at 7:00 AM on Saturday.
What is “Liturgy of the Hours”?
The Liturgy of the Hours, the Second Vatican Council tells us, is our association with Christ in singing the eternal hymn of praise. It is a public prayer of the Church which includes hymns, psalms, readings, and prayers according to the liturgical calendar.
Early Christians have gathered for morning and evening prayer since the early 200’s AD and the Armor of God sessions will pray the “Evening Liturgy” on Monday and the “Morning Liturgy” on Saturday.
By praying the Liturgy of the Hours, you immerse your prayer life in the Psalms and readings from the Old and New Testaments, improving your knowledge of scripture and Christ.
These Liturgy of the Hours sessions are open to all men of our parish family. Please join us in engaging your spiritual life. Materials and guidance will be provided.
