- The Office of Compline- (Night Prayer)
- Author: Fr. Samuel F. Weber O.S.B.
- An ideal book for Chanting Night Prayer
- Features Gregorian chant settings and hymns in both Latin and English
- An excellent introduction with clear instruction for the Liturgy of the Hours
This volume contains the Office of Compline for every day of the year, in Latin and English, according to the novus ordo of the Roman Catholic Church, with Gregorian Chant settings. On the facing pages for the Latin, the official English text is also arranged for chanting, using simple English tones. New translations have been made for the official hymns of the Office, and all the hymns are given with the Gregorian melodies proper for each season and feast of the liturgical year.
This book will find a welcome in parishes, cathedrals, religious communities and seminaries, as well as families, all who wish to pray together at the end of the day. The Second Vatican Council exhorted the Christian laity to take up the practice of reciting portions of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as Divine Office.
Complete instructions are given for praying Compline. The Foreword by Archbishop Raymond Burke explains the rich spiritual tradition of prayer at the close of day, and provides an inspiring meditation on the texts and meaning of the Office of Compline.
The scriptures give only one command concerning the frequency of prayer: pray without ceasing (Lk 18:1; 1 Thess 5:17). This volume will prove to be a welcome companion to all who are seeking to make a full response to the Gospel, and persevere in unceasing prayer.
- 5½ x 8 inches