At Terce, Sext and None on Monday
St. Benedict emphasizes the importance of daily recitation of Psalms during specific Hours to enhance communal worship and spiritual growth.
St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of daily recitation of Psalms during specific Hours, starting with Psalms 118 on Sunday and Monday, followed by Psalms 119 to 127 from Tuesday onwards at Terce, Sext, and None. The repetition of these Psalms daily until Sunday is encouraged, maintaining consistency in the arrangement of hymns, lessons, and verses for each day, ensuring that Prime on Sunday always commences with Psalms 118.
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At Terce, Sext and None on Monday let the nine remaining sections of Psalm 118 be said, three at each of these Hours. Psalm 118 having been completed, therefore, on two days, Sunday and Monday, let the nine Psalms from Psalm 119 to Psalm 127 be said at Terce, Sext and None, three at each Hour, beginning with Tuesday. And let these same Psalms be repeated every day until Sunday at the same Hours, while the arrangement of hymns, lessons and verses is kept the same on all days; and thus Prime on Sunday will always begin with Psalm 118.
Sermon Outline
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I
- Introduction to the significance of the Psalms
- Overview of Psalm 118
- Importance of daily recitation
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II
- Structure of the Hours: Terce, Sext, and None
- Schedule for reciting Psalms 119 to 127
- Consistency in worship practices
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III
- Role of hymns, lessons, and verses
- Connection to the liturgical calendar
- Encouragement for communal worship
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IV
- Reflection on the spiritual benefits of the Psalms
- Call to maintain discipline in prayer
- Invitation to deepen one's faith
Key Quotes
“let the nine remaining sections of Psalm 118 be said” — St. Benedict of Nursia
“let the nine Psalms from Psalm 119 to Psalm 127 be said at Terce, Sext and None” — St. Benedict of Nursia
“and thus Prime on Sunday will always begin with Psalm 118.” — St. Benedict of Nursia
Application Points
- Incorporate daily Psalm recitation into your prayer routine for spiritual nourishment.
- Engage with your community by participating in structured worship practices.
- Reflect on the themes of gratitude and faith found in the Psalms to deepen your relationship with God.