My Daily Prayer [antikvár]

V _ • t foreword i The supreme act of Catholic worship is i ^ the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Next in dignity come the Hours of Prayer, which are set forth in the Breviary and known as the "Divine Office." These Hours of Prayer form an unceasing round of praise and prayer during the day and night. The praying of the Hours is obligatory on the Clergy and certain Religious. It is obvious that the majority of laymen cannot find time for this great "Work of God." But a worthwhile and workable approach to the ideal is possible. Knowing that many laymen desire to take part in the prayer life of Holy Church and in the hope that even greater numbers will avail themselves of the privilege of praying in the spirit of the Breviary, the Confraternity of the Precious Blood herewith presents this pocket-size Prayerbook. (Rt. Rev. Msgr.) Joseph B. Frey March 25, 1955