Breviarium Romanum Exclusive [TRENDING]

To pray the Breviarium Romanum is to pray the exact words that St. Thomas Aquinas prayed, that St. Thérèse of Lisieux (who had a special devotion to the Office) prayed in her cloister. It is a direct, unbroken line.

There is a theological precision and a spiritual power in Latin that many find absent in translation. It is a sacred language, set apart from the daily chatter of the street. breviarium romanum

Many traditional users argue that the older Breviary recites the Psalms in their entirety more frequently, without the "pruning" of certain imprecatory verses found in modern versions. They appreciate the raw, unfiltered Davidic cry. To pray the Breviarium Romanum is to pray

You might just find that the "shortened" prayer takes you into the very depths of eternity. It is a direct, unbroken line

Whether you are a Latin Mass enthusiast, a liturgical historian, or simply a Christian curious about your heritage, I encourage you to find a copy. Open it to Compline. Read the Nunc Dimittis in Latin. Let the ancient words wash over you.