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Divine Office

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Divine Office
n.
The office of the breviary.
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Noun1.Divine Office - canonical prayers recited daily by priests (e.g. the breviary of the Roman Catholic Church)
church service, church - a service conducted in a house of worship; "don't be late for church"
office - a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; "the offices of the mass"
Church of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church, Roman Catholic - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy


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There are "lower defection rates from celibacy and the priesthood for priests who celebrate Mass, pray the Divine Office, make a holy hour, do spiritual reading on a daily basis, and see a spiritual director regularly, the author states.
Unchanging Heart of the Priesthood: A Faith Perspectice on the ... by Kennedy, Leonard / Catholic Insight
One benefit gained through regular participation in the Liturgy of the Hours, or Divine Office as it is also known, is discipline.
Wake-up call: a caffeine-free morning prayer gives new meaning to the ... by Harkins, Bill / U.S. Catholic
That takes a long time, years of the Divine Office, prayer, and, mostly, community life.
We want you! by Scott, Mark A. / Commonweal
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