Latina
Matutinum et Laudes: psalmi, lectiones et laudes Matris Dei.
Prima, Tertia, Sexta et Nona: breves horae diei sub patrocinio Mariae.
Vesperae et Completorium: gratiarum actio et commendatio nocturna.
Oratio Latina · Translatio
The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A traditional Marian office shaped after the canonical hours.
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English
Matins and Lauds: psalms, lessons and praise of the Mother of God.
Prime, Terce, Sext and None: the little hours of the day under Mary’s patronage.
Vespers and Compline: thanksgiving and nightly commendation.
Deutsch
Matutin und Laudes: Psalmen, Lesungen und Lob der Gottesmutter.
Prim, Terz, Sext und Non: die kleinen Tageshoren unter dem Schutz Mariens.
Vesper und Komplet: Danksagung und nächtliche Empfehlung.
Explanation and method
A true liturgical devotion
The Little Office follows the canonical hours in honour of the Blessed Virgin. It is richer than a collection of private prayers because it adopts the psalmody and rhythm of the Church.
How a lay faithful may begin
Begin with Lauds or Compline, learn the recurring antiphons and hymns, and use a reliable traditional edition. Fidelity to one hour is preferable to an irregular attempt at all hours.