The Canonical Hours
Exploring the Canonical Hours as a method for the church to intentionally mark time throughout the entirety of human life. The historical practice of daily prayer offices allows individuals to consecrate every moment to a divine mission, rather than viewing faith as a part-time commitment. By examining the specific themes of the eight traditional hours, from the watchful waiting of Matins to the decisional obedience of Prime, these rituals pull one’s humanity through the symbols of faith. Advocating for a modern reappropriation of this medieval wisdom to help both clergy and laity symbolize their total dedication to a religious calling. Ultimately, the text presents the recovery of these rhythmic prayers as a way to transcend the superficiality of the contemporary world and anchor the spirit in a permanent state of worship.
- Bengel, John, Offices of the Hours, July 2, 1971 – Audio Summary
- The Canonical Hours, Author Unknown, 1972
- The Canonical Hours: Volume I and Volume II, 1972
WORSHIP
experimenting with ways to enact the Christian self-understanding
- Study: Common Worship in the Life of the Order
- Worship Space Design
- Genevas
- The Daily Office
- Ritual Process and the Daily Office, Nan Grow, December 10, 1981
- Celebration of the Church Year, Nan Grow, March 15, 1982
- Ritual in a Pluralistic Community, Nan Grow’s doctorate, March 1982
- The Common Meal and revised Common Meal
- The Daily Office of the Ecumenical Institute
Other Rituals:
- Sanders, Jan and David Dunn, Rituals in the Field: Nepal, 2021
- Moore, Robert, Ritual Leadership, Chicago House, March 1984
- Grow, Nan, “The Ritual Process“, July 1, 1982 – Audio Summary and Infograph
- Grow, Nan, “Ritual Process and the Daily Office”, December 1981
- Walters, George, “A Study of the Meaning of Symbolism in the Process Philosophy of Alfred N. Whitehead“, Spring 1967 – Audio Summary and Infograph