Christian Prayer is the official Divine Office of the Catholic Church it is published by Catholic Book Publishing Company amzn.to/3UUE8G3 amzn.to/3Gd4Nde
Another excellent review. I appreciate you reviews so much that I'm now one of your sponsors! I normally pray using the four volume LotH, but I do own the Christian Prayer. You motivated me to look through the book in greater depth with an eye towards using it as my traveling Breviary. I think it will fully meet my travel needs. As for the many other Breviaries and prayer books you've reviewed and recommended, I plan to slowly increase my library. But, to be honest, I can't imagine that I'll ever replace the LotH. I've grown very fond of it!
Great review , thanks. There's a British / Commonwealth version of this, called "Daily Prayer", which has a green cover, published by Collins. I haven't used it, but I think the Scripture Readings are from the RSV-CE; same as the "Divine Office" (the UK / Commonwealth version of the LoTH). Think they also skipped the "infernal artwork" . I suspect there might be a new version of both coming out "soon" because the dioceses in Scotland and England & Wales are both switching to the ESV-CE for Lectionary readings.
Ah yes! I love how you put soon in quotes! I have only heard of the British version. I have never seen it but I would love a version with better translations and better art.
Very informative. I enjoy your work, thank you for producing this content. I was wondering if you would do a review of The Geste of the Great King -The Office of the Passion of Saint Francis of Assisi? I recently picked up a used copy online for $10 and was looking for some videos on how to pray the office correctly. Thank you for your consideration. Have a blessed day.
Do you have LOTH? Our Deacon went over the liturgical calendar with us last night in RCIA and also LOTH, Shorter Christian Prayer and Christian Prayer. He also talked of some of the “issues” people have with it. I may just end up getting the 4 volume set.
Hmm ok, maybe I will reconsider this volume. I just like the idea that LOTH has everything in it. Whereas Christian Prayer just has selections. But I may end up going with this one instead.
At 6.45 the gloria prayer in that book is the familiar version used by Indonesian Catholics. The indonesian catholic glory translated literally into english would sound like glory to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning, is now, always, and along all centuries (ages) Amen. Indonesian language dont have time marker (was, is, would etc) thus we use "all centuries" to signify everlasting.
Christian Prayer is not heretical, hehehe. But, it could be better. I've seen this kind of artwork since The People's Mass book, which I used in 1967 at age 7, so I can live with that. The translation is blah, but orthodox. There are not enough readings in the office of readings. It could have been designed to be a little easier to use. However, it is less expensive than good one volume breviaries, except for the Benedictine Daily Prayer. My problem with the BDP is in the NRSV translation, and has no imprimatur. The CTS divine office and the Anglican Breviary I like better than Christian Prayer. I like the Anglican Office Book 2nd Edition better as well. But, it has no imprimatur. It may not be the best, but Christian Prayer is good enough. Excellent video!
My only complaint with this book is the artwork. I really dont care for the style. Though it doesnt stop me from using it for my morning prayer routine
I realize it is the "Prayer of the Church" but I stop praying the Liturgy of the Hours a few years back. I grew up with the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. This edition by Catholic Book Publishing Company is arguably the ugliest and banal volume out there. It has has the 1960s and 1970s written all over it. I absolutely despise the translation! BLAH!!! Flat, common, boring, ugly. The post-concilar breviary is so anemic in comparison to its predecessor. The LotH is good for busy people that have 10 minutes to pray. But if you really want to enter into a deeper and beautiful liturgical prayer life outside of Mass get a 1928 Book of Common Prayer, or the Anglican Ordinariate Breviary, or the 1961 Roman Breviary. Promise you it will truly enrich your prayer life sooooo much more. Not too mention all of the aforementioned volumes will be infinitely higher quality and beauty than the LotH!
@@ConvincedCatholicism I read the King James Version of the Bible and is not complicated. The scripture is where I gain a deeper understanding of knowledge and wisdom about the Saviors life, ministry, His atonement, death and His sacrifices He did for me and for all of us mankind. My faith in the Lord has grown tremendously as I prayerfully study the scripture. I do my best to follow his teachings and commandments and I believe Gods words should be simple and not complicated to the understanding to the hearts of men.🙏❤
@@bernadetteabella3974 Okay, but 1) the Psalms and most of the text of the Liturgy of the Hours are from Scripture, 2) the Liturgy of the Hours is a corporate PRAYER meant to sanctify our time in the day, basically think of it as a prayer routine not merely a book to read, and 3) Scripture is pretty complicated, if you think that it isn't then you should read more of the exegesis of the early Christian saints like the Church Fathers on Scripture to dive deeper into it.
Another excellent review. I appreciate you reviews so much that I'm now one of your sponsors!
I normally pray using the four volume LotH, but I do own the Christian Prayer. You motivated me to look through the book in greater depth with an eye towards using it as my traveling Breviary. I think it will fully meet my travel needs.
As for the many other Breviaries and prayer books you've reviewed and recommended, I plan to slowly increase my library. But, to be honest, I can't imagine that I'll ever replace the LotH. I've grown very fond of it!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support! LotH is a great divine office. I know someone who prays it very faithfully and fondly.
Great review , thanks. There's a British / Commonwealth version of this, called "Daily Prayer", which has a green cover, published by Collins. I haven't used it, but I think the Scripture Readings are from the RSV-CE; same as the "Divine Office" (the UK / Commonwealth version of the LoTH). Think they also skipped the "infernal artwork" . I suspect there might be a new version of both coming out "soon" because the dioceses in Scotland and England & Wales are both switching to the ESV-CE for Lectionary readings.
Ah yes! I love how you put soon in quotes! I have only heard of the British version. I have never seen it but I would love a version with better translations and better art.
@@ConvincedCatholicism I just edited my initial comment. It's actually called "Daily Prayer". I think it uses the Abbey Psalter and Canticles.
Very informative. I enjoy your work, thank you for producing this content. I was wondering if you would do a review of The Geste of the Great King -The Office of the Passion of Saint Francis of Assisi? I recently picked up a used copy online for $10 and was looking for some videos on how to pray the office correctly. Thank you for your consideration. Have a blessed day.
I will try to find it!
Another great review.I guess my biggest complaint is that Christian Prayer skips some Psalms. I am guessing that the four volume does the same.
As far as I know, yes.
Hi I actually made a tutorial on how to use that same one book Liturgy of the hours. And also a tutorial on the 4 books type as well.
Nice!
That symbol on the front cover and on the binding is the Catholic Hypostatic Union (Christ the God Man)
Thanks for that great insight!
Do you have LOTH? Our Deacon went over the liturgical calendar with us last night in RCIA and also LOTH, Shorter Christian Prayer and Christian Prayer. He also talked of some of the “issues” people have with it. I may just end up getting the 4 volume set.
Sadly, I do not have the four volume set at this time. Many people are warned to start with something smaller, but they end up ok at the end haha
Hmm ok, maybe I will reconsider this volume. I just like the idea that LOTH has everything in it. Whereas Christian Prayer just has selections. But I may end up going with this one instead.
At 6.45 the gloria prayer in that book is the familiar version used by Indonesian Catholics. The indonesian catholic glory translated literally into english would sound like glory to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning, is now, always, and along all centuries (ages) Amen. Indonesian language dont have time marker (was, is, would etc) thus we use "all centuries" to signify everlasting.
Very interesting translation!
Kemulian kepada Bapa, Putra, dan Roh Kudus seperti sekarang, selalu, dan sepanjang segala abad. Amin.
Christian Prayer is not heretical, hehehe. But, it could be better. I've seen this kind of artwork since The People's Mass book, which I used in 1967 at age 7, so I can live with that. The translation is blah, but orthodox. There are not enough readings in the office of readings. It could have been designed to be a little easier to use.
However, it is less expensive than good one volume breviaries, except for the Benedictine Daily Prayer. My problem with the BDP is in the NRSV translation, and has no imprimatur.
The CTS divine office and the Anglican Breviary I like better than Christian Prayer. I like the Anglican Office Book 2nd Edition better as well. But, it has no imprimatur.
It may not be the best, but Christian Prayer is good enough.
Excellent video!
Yeah I think it is a handy little volume. The NRSV on the BDP can be quite jarring
My only complaint with this book is the artwork. I really dont care for the style. Though it doesnt stop me from using it for my morning prayer routine
It is a fine book! Artwork can always be skipped over
How much does this cost?
About $35 USD
At this point it's far easier using online breviery
To each their own. I much prefer a physical book
I realize it is the "Prayer of the Church" but I stop praying the Liturgy of the Hours a few years back. I grew up with the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. This edition by Catholic Book Publishing Company is arguably the ugliest and banal volume out there. It has has the 1960s and 1970s written all over it. I absolutely despise the translation! BLAH!!! Flat, common, boring, ugly. The post-concilar breviary is so anemic in comparison to its predecessor. The LotH is good for busy people that have 10 minutes to pray. But if you really want to enter into a deeper and beautiful liturgical prayer life outside of Mass get a 1928 Book of Common Prayer, or the Anglican Ordinariate Breviary, or the 1961 Roman Breviary. Promise you it will truly enrich your prayer life sooooo much more. Not too mention all of the aforementioned volumes will be infinitely higher quality and beauty than the LotH!
I think you should check out my other reviews. I talk about some of those books
@@ConvincedCatholicism You are the best reviewer of such books. Amazing! Great job.
Thats very complicated.
It seems complicated at first but most of the content is in the 4 week psalter. You can get the hang of it quickly.
@@ConvincedCatholicism I read the King James Version of the Bible and is not complicated. The scripture is where I gain a deeper understanding of knowledge and wisdom about the Saviors life, ministry, His atonement, death and His sacrifices He did for me and for all of us mankind. My faith in the Lord has grown tremendously as I prayerfully study the scripture. I do my best to follow his teachings and commandments and I believe Gods words should be simple and not complicated to the understanding to the hearts of men.🙏❤
@@bernadetteabella3974 Okay, but 1) the Psalms and most of the text of the Liturgy of the Hours are from Scripture, 2) the Liturgy of the Hours is a corporate PRAYER meant to sanctify our time in the day, basically think of it as a prayer routine not merely a book to read, and 3) Scripture is pretty complicated, if you think that it isn't then you should read more of the exegesis of the early Christian saints like the Church Fathers on Scripture to dive deeper into it.
@@TristanHayes aaaaaaaand she's gone lol