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"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
-1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

We have a growing program of daily prayer here at Church of the Holy Spirit.  The Anglican tradition, of which the Episcopal Church is a part, has long emphasized a holistic spirituality in which all parts of life (work, rest, family, etc.) are seen as spiritual.  Praying the "daily office" is one way of living into that reality.  For centuries, Christians have found that their spirit is refreshed, their capacity for love deepened and their awareness of God's presence in their lives enlarged by incorporating set prayer into their days.   This is evidence by the fact that a daily cycle of prayer is a cornerstone of all Christian monastic communities.  At Church of the Holy Spirit, a growing number of our parishioners are exploring ways to integrate this practice into their own everyday lives.

The Daily Office found in the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer consists of four prayer services: Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, Evening Prayer and Compline (a beautiful close of day service).  For a simpler practice, the Book of Common Prayer also provides "Daily Devotionals for Individuals and Families."  This is obviously helpful for those who are practicing the office by themselves or who have a limited time frame.  There is also a "Daily Office Lectionary" which provides a selection of Bible passages for every day of the year to be used in conjunction with the Office.  You can find resources and more information by clicking the link above.  We invite you to explore this practice for yourself.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or just to let us know what practice you have adopted!

Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families (from The Book of Common Prayer)

Daily Office Blog - Blog devoted entirely to providing ease-of-access to the Daily Office of the Episcopal Church.  Focuses on simplicity and brevity.  Subscribe to receive complete Morning and Evening services each day.

Mission of St. Clare - Online resource for all the daily offices with musical accompaniment for hymns, canticles and chanting of the psalms. 

























   
   

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