Join Us in Praying the Liturgy of the Hours
Hear the echo of the chime. Watch the flicker of the candle. Smell the
incense as it rises. Begin your Lent with a beautiful tradition that is both
ancient and perpetually new. Anyone who can hum can chant. Take a few
minutes out of the hectic pace of life to experience the authenticity and
holiness of praying Vespers.

What is Vespers?
Vespers, or Evening Prayer, is part of the centuries-old tradition of the
Liturgy of the Hours, which is the daily prayer of the Church. It uses the
Psalms and other biblical texts. Morning Prayer (Lauds) and Evening Prayer
(Vespers) are the two most important hours. The Liturgy of the Hours is a
way to mark the time, to sanctify it, and to pray without ceasing.
The Liturgy of the Hours consists mostly of praying the Psalms. Jesus and
the Apostles prayed the psalms, at home, in the synagogue, and in the
Temple, especially in community, and at regular times in the morning,
afternoon, and evening. The Psalter was Jesus’ prayer book. Early Christians
understood that the Psalms referred to Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and they
wanted to maintain the tradition of praying together as a means for
sanctifying the day. Christians have been praying the Hours for over 2000
years.