The Divine Office Hymnal

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