Hi PittsburghJeff,
I’ve been saying the LOTH from the one volume Christian Prayer for a couple of years now. Once you get used to it, you’ll find it’s actually quite easy, but I know that at the beginning, I was quite lost. I’d be happy to help walk you through it, but you may find it easier to do so with someone in person. Perhaps your pastor would take the time or could refer you to someone.
In the meantime, if you’ve got the Catholic Book Publishing Co edition, look at pg 686 where it walks you through the day. Also, pg 34 gives some general instructions. Typically one starts the day with the Invitatory and then immediately follows with the Morning Prayer.
When I was just getting started, I tried to do Morning Prayer, Daytime Prayer, Evening Prayer, Night Prayer and Office of Readings (in as much as they have the readings in the Christian Prayer book). Unless you’re living in a monestary, this much is more than most can do. Instead I now do Invitatory, Morning, and Evening Prayer. When time permits, Night Prayer is a good thing to add.
If I can help answer any specific questions, please let me know. I’ll do what I can to assist.
CARose