Liturgy of the hours

[estesbob]

A canticle is a song. In the context of the Liturgy of the Hours, a Canticle is a Biblical song that is not a Psalm.

Rubrics are the instructions that govern the a liturgical celebration. They are printed in red (Latin rubre), hence the term “rubrics.”

An Example of canticle is “The Magnificat” which we pray at every Evening Prayer::

My soul magnifies the Lord
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid;
For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed;
Because He who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His name;
And His mercy is from generation to generation
on those who fear Him.
He has shown might with His arm,
He has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and has exalted the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has given help to Israel, his servant, mindful of His mercy
Even as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever.

Luke 1: 46-55

 

[Joe_Kelley]

What are “canticles”? Is that part like a song? Brothers of religious orders like the Benedictines come to mind with the word “canticles”. And what are “rubrics”?

Bill

Canticles are like Psalms, but occur in other books of the Bible.

Rubrics are the liturgical rules for celebrations. The word Rubric derives from Red; they are usually printed in red while the parts to be recited are in black. “Say the Black and do the Red.”

 

[Scottgun]

I started praying the Hours since I got the Universalis app. Not only it is prayerful, but it is practical as well as it inculcates a routine throughout the day that helps you spend your time more wisely. I find I can get more work and chores done when the Hours are incorporated into the day.

 

[Ignatius]

What are “canticles”? Is that part like a song? Brothers of religious orders like the Benedictines come to mind with the word “canticles”. And what are “rubrics”?

Bill

Canticles are scripture verses that are sung or prayed. For example the Canticle of Simeon from Luke 2:29-32 is sung or prayed as part of Night Prayer (Compline). As Joe Kelley said, they are used like the Psalms.

A RUBRIC is an authoritative rule; especially : a rule for conduct of a liturgical service.

 

[billcu1]

Canticles are like Psalms, but occur in other books of the Bible.

Rubrics are the liturgical rules for celebrations. The word Rubric derives from Red; they are usually printed in red while the parts to be recited are in black. “Say the Black and do the Red.”

I have seen on a website in red Ant. which I am thinking means “antiphon” whatever that means. So you would do that and read the black?

Bill

 

[edward_george]

I have seen on a website in red Ant. which I am thinking means “antiphon” whatever that means. So you would do that and read the black?

Bill

Antiphons are prayed before and after the Psalms and Canticles. So you would say the antiphon, then say the Psalm or Canticle, along with the doxology (Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen), and then repeat the antiphon. Sung or recited communally, the leader says the antiphon the first time, then all repeat it together at the end.

Just because something is printed in red doesn’t mean you literally do it–sometimes just the titles of parts of the prayers are printed in red to call your attention to what they are.

-ACEGC

 

[porthos11]

I have seen on a website in red Ant. which I am thinking means “antiphon” whatever that means. So you would do that and read the black?

Bill

Labels are also printed in red, but what we strictly call a rubric is an instruction. For example:

Then the following canticle with its antiphon is said: <<<—This is a rubric

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel… <<<----- You read this.

 

[billcu1]

Antiphons are prayed before and after the Psalms and Canticles. So you would say the antiphon, then say the Psalm or Canticle, along with the doxology (Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen), and then repeat the antiphon. Sung or recited communally, the leader says the antiphon the first time, then all repeat it together at the end.

Just because something is printed in red doesn’t mean you literally do it–sometimes just the titles of parts of the prayers are printed in red to call your attention to what they are.

-ACEGC

On the universalis universalis.com/

Website it said the Psalms are not as they are to be said in the real text because of copyright; something like that. And talks about “Grail Psalms”. I can’t find it again maybe someone knows what I am talking about. The the mentioned website not contain “official” LOTH?

Bill

 

[porthos11]

On the universalis universalis.com/

Website it said the Psalms are not as they are to be said in the real text because of copyright; something like that. And talks about “Grail Psalms”. I can’t find it again maybe someone knows what I am talking about. The the mentioned website not contain “official” LOTH?

Bill

No, Universalis doesn’t. Divineoffice.org does. The Graul Psalms are what is approved for the Liturgy of the Hours.