The Morning Office on Sunday Shall Begin With Psalm 66
The Morning Office on Sunday is structured around Psalms, canticles, and scriptural readings to guide the listener in praise, thanksgiving, and spiritual growth.
St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of starting the Sunday Morning Office with Psalms 66 recited continuously, followed by Psalms 50 with 'Alleluia,' Psalms 117, 62, the Canticle of Blessing, and Psalms of praise. He instructs to include a lesson from the Apocalypse to be recited by heart, the responsory, Ambrosian hymn (Te Deum), a verse, the Gospel book canticle, and the litany before concluding the service.
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The Morning Office on Sunday shall begin with Psalm 66 recited straight through without an antiphon. After that let Psalm 50 be said with "Alleluia," then Psalms 117 and 62, the Canticle of Blessing (Benedicite) and the Psalms of praise (Ps. 14[15]8-150); then a lesson from the Apocalypse to be recited by heart, the responsory, the Ambrosian hymn [Te Deum], the verse, the canticle from the Gospel book, the litany and so the end.
Sermon Outline
- The Morning Office Structure
- The Role of Canticles and Hymns
- Scriptural Readings
- Conclusion
- The Importance of the Morning Office
- Responsory and Verse
Key Quotes
“The Morning Office on Sunday shall begin with Psalm 66 recited straight through without an antiphon.” — St. Benedict of Nursia
“Then Psalms 117 and 62, the Canticle of Blessing (Benedicite) and the Psalms of praise (Ps. 148-150);” — St. Benedict of Nursia
“The litany and so the end.” — St. Benedict of Nursia
Application Points
- Make time for the Morning Office in your daily routine to cultivate a deeper relationship with God.
- Reflect on the Psalms and canticles to understand their significance and application in your life.
- Use the scriptural readings as a guide for spiritual growth and discernment.