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The Divine Office Hymnal

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The first complete English collection of hymns from the Liturgy of the Hours.

The Divine Office Hymnal presents, for the first time in English, the 294 hymns from the Liturgia Horarum, Editio Typica Altera. Prepared by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) and approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), this historic volume allows clergy, religious, and laity alike to join the Church’s universal prayer in a unified voice of praise.

Rooted in centuries of sacred tradition, these hymns express the Church’s liturgical life through poetry and song—sanctifying each hour of the day with praise, thanksgiving, and contemplation. Drawing on the Liber Hymnarius and Gregorian chant, the hymnal preserves the character of the Latin originals while offering new English translations for use today.

Features

Complete English set of hymns from the Liturgy of the Hours
Both metrical and plainsong settings for nearly every hymn
Adapted Gregorian chant melodies for congregational singing
Suitable for parishes, religious communities, and private recitation
Foreword by Most Rev. Steven J. Lopes, STD

SKU: 9781622777488
Format: Hardcover
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: Pew Edition
Dimensions: W: 6.25" H: 9.25" D: 1.25"
Weight: 1.82 lb
Page Count: 683
Language: English
Series: The Divine Office Hymnal
Publisher: GIA
Ecclesiastical Designation: Imprimatur, Concordat cum originali
Publication Date: Sep 03, 2023
Copyright Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Divine Office Hymnal?

The Divine Office Hymnal is a companion hymnal for singing the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition, also known as the Divine Office.

It contains both metrical hymn tunes and plainsong melodies for the 294 hymns across the four volumes of the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition. It also includes English and Latin first-line indexes, tune indexes, and the General Roman Calendar, including the Proper Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America.

Who is The Divine Office Hymnal for?

The Divine Office Hymnal is for anyone who prays or leads the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition, especially in communities where the Office is sung regularly.

It is especially helpful for parishes, seminaries, religious communities, clergy, cantors, music directors, schools, campus ministries, and lay prayer groups.

Do I need The Divine Office Hymnal to pray the Liturgy of the Hours?

No. The Divine Office Hymnal is not required to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition.

It is a musical companion for those who want to sing the hymns of the Divine Office, especially in communal prayer.

Why would I need a separate hymnal if the Liturgy of the Hours already includes hymns?

The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition provides the hymn texts needed for prayer. The Divine Office Hymnal provides both metrical hymn tunes and plainsong melodies that help individuals and communities sing those hymns.

How does The Divine Office Hymnal relate to the Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours?

The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition includes the text, metrical hymn tunes, and plainsong melodies of the 294 hymns from the Liturgia Horarum, Editio Typica Altera.

The plainsong melodies draw largely from the Liber Hymnarius and the Gregorian chant tradition, preserving the chant of the Latin with the approved English translations available for use today.

Does The Divine Office Hymnal include Latin?

The hymnal includes Latin first-line indexes to help users identify the Latin sources of the hymns from the Liber Hymnarius.

The hymnal itself is designed for singing the approved English translations.

Are the hymns approved for liturgical use?

Yes. The hymn translations are approved for liturgical use in the areas represented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). This includes the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the areas under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese for Military Services worldwide.

What melodies are included in The Divine Office Hymnal?

Each hymn is generally offered in two versions: a metrical hymn tune and a plainsong melody.

The plainsong melodies are based largely on Gregorian chant and are presented in modern five-line notation rather than Gregorian neumes.

Is The Divine Office Hymnal only for communities that chant?

No. The hymnal includes both plainsong melodies and metrical hymn tunes.

Communities may use the settings that best fit their ability, custom, and pastoral needs.

Can ordinary parishioners and communities sing from it?

Yes. The hymnal is designed to be accessible for communities, not only trained musicians.

The melodies are presented in modern notation and in a range suited to congregational singing.

Will The Divine Office Hymnal work with Ascension’s edition of the Liturgy of the Hours and other editions?

Yes. The hymnal is intended as a companion to the Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition. It can be used with Ascension’s edition and any other editions, including the forthcoming extracts (such as Christian Prayer), that use the same approved texts.

Can parishes or communities reproduce the hymns from The Divine Office Hymnal in worship aids?

According to published guidance from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), ICEL generally does not assess a royalty or require permission for non-commercial publications created for specific events.

The hymns are also available to communities through OneLicense, which may be useful in preparing worship aids for special events.

Communities should consult with ICEL and the publisher, GIA, before reproducing hymn texts, tunes, or arrangements.