Revere the volumes containing the timeless prayers of the Church.

The Church’s daily prayer, The Liturgy of the Hours is prayed consistently throughout each day. Ensure your volumes remain safe, secure, and timeless with an elegant yet long-lasting cover.

Designed to enclose The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition—the first new English translation of the Divine Office in over 50 years—this slip-on cover maintains the quality of these special volumes for years to come.

Practical yet dignified, this premium leather cover securely holds your book in place without zippers or other fixtures, making access to your volume simple and straightforward.

Enhancing and elevating your prayer experience, this beautiful cover also features:

A hand-crafted supple, top-grain leather exterior with a debossed Alpha-Omega and lyre emblem, embodying the timeless beauty of these sacred prayers
Slip-on design for easy, zipper-free access
Interior pockets to keep the book protected and secure
Additional storage pockets perfect for supplementary resources

Ensure your volumes of The Liturgy of the Hours remain beautiful and secure with the cover designed for a lifetime of prayer.

SKU: 810155349523
Format: Premium Leather Cover (Slip-On)
Edition: 2nd
Dimensions: 7" x 7.6" x 0.3"
Weight: 4.0 oz
Series: Liturgy of the Hours
Publisher: Ascension Press
Publication Date: Jan 10, 2027
Copyright Year: 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

Will all four volumes be available at the same time? Which volume will be available first?

The first volume available will be Volume II for Lent and Easter to begin using on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. The remaining volumes will be available one by one until all four volumes have been released.

How many volumes will the Second Edition include?

There will be four volumes, arranged similarly to the First Edition.

Can I still use my current four-volume set of the Liturgy of the Hours?

Yes. You may continue praying with your current volumes and you may begin using the new edition Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. If you are required to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, the mandatory-use date of the new edition is the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2028.

When will the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition be available?

The USCCB announced at their Plenary Assembly in November 2025 that the completed manuscript of the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition received confirmation from the Holy See and the first use of the Second Edition will begin with Volume II for Lent and Easter on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Preorders for Ascension’s editions of this volume will begin on July 1, 2026.

Why is there a new edition?

The English translation currently in use is based on the editio typica of 1971 and was published in 1975 and 1976. In 1985, the Vatican issued the editio typica altera, replacing the 1971 edition. This English Second Edition is a translation of the editio typica altera, prepared according to the norms of the 2001 Vatican document Liturgiam authenticam and the Roman Missal, Third Edition.

What is changing with the Second Edition?

The USCCB has been sharing detailed progress of development. In short:

Scripture – Psalms and Canticles now from The Abbey Psalms and Canticles; readings from the forthcoming Catholic American Bible.
Antiphons – Gospel Canticle antiphons aligned with the three-year Lectionary; revised psalm antiphons.
Hymns – Nearly 300 Latin hymns translated into English for the first time with hymn tunes available in the Divine Office Hymnal.
Intercessions & Orations – Newly revised translations for accuracy and consistency.
Other Texts – Updated responsories, rubrics, versicles, introductions, and hagiographical introductions for the Proper of Saints.
U.S. Propers – Updated U.S. adaptations and a new appendix of optional Second Readings.

What are the dimensions of each volume of Ascension’s editions? Will the accessories I’ve purchased for the First Edition fit Ascension’s editions?

All Standard Print editions are 4.5” x 6.75” and all Large Print editions are 5.5” x 8.375.” The final depth dimensions will vary based on the page count in each volume. It is not expected that accessories designed for the First Edition will fit Ascension’s editions.

Whom may I contact if I have further questions regarding Ascension’s editions of the Liturgy of the Hours?

Please e-mail us at support@ascensionpress.com or call our support team at (800) 376-0520.