Exactly what I wanted and needed
Took a couple of days to understand how to get through it, but I find it to be easier to understand because of how it is organized than the blue Baroness Press version.
The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary and The Office of the Dead
247 pp. paperback
The best prayer is the prayer of the Church. This book offers it–simpler than the Roman Breviary, but essentially the same. Pray the inspired psalms of the Holy Ghost. Many Religious Orders used the Little Office as their daily prayer, and countless saints recited the Little Office, including Saints John Damascene, Catherine of Siena, Vincent Ferrer, King Louis of France and Bridget of Sweden.
The text of the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Office of the Dead is that of the 1915 Benziger Brothers edition with updated punctuation and slight rewording of some familiar passages in English. The content of the Offices was revised in conformity with the norms of the typical edition of the Roman Breviary published in 1961. Completely re-typset with the Latin and English text on facing pages. This beautiful edition is offered to the faithful in a very readable and affordable format. Printed in red and black text. Gold foil stamped, black,flexible softcover with rounded corners.
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Posted by SHANNON KAWANE on 14th Jan 2021
Took a couple of days to understand how to get through it, but I find it to be easier to understand because of how it is organized than the blue Baroness Press version.
Posted by Mary Ann Everett on 29th Nov 2020
I love my little book, especially with the Latin. It is so beautiful. I had looked forward to receiving it, and I am so glad that I ordered it.
Posted by Deacon Thomas Tortorella on 18th Apr 2020
Beautiful
Posted by Lisa Marie Coppoletta on 14th Apr 2020
This is the second copy Ive purchased. I gave away my Blessed copy to a friend during this pandemic. We may make an audio recording of the different prayers in a "social distance" studio setting up. This book is very easy to read if you struggle with small print. Its the perfect size and very well crafted.
Posted by Lois T on 26th Jul 2019
I love love love this little book.
I have been missing this book all my life.
The church ought get the word out about this book. I doubt if most Catholics even know about this little treasure. Worth more than it's weight in gold and gems.
Posted by Lisa Marie Coppoletta on 12th Apr 2019
I literally cried when opened the package. This book is beautiful. Wow what a price for this book. I carry it on me now at all times even if I miss an hour, its nice to have it on my hip in a side pack. Also, the books is easy to read the print is wonderful (if you like larger print). The rounded corners and paper is wonderful. This is a very special book Thank you Sisters for making this book available to the public. Plus the book has both English and Latin versions of the prayers side by side. This is a very cool find!!!
Posted by Robert Beaurivage on 11th Mar 2019
This is the traditional Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary in an easy to follow format. It allows me, as a lay Carmelite, to pray the prayer of the Church in a very convenient, pocket sized edition which is also very easy to read. The book is of very good quality.
Posted by Kevin D. on 3rd Mar 2017
This "Little Office" travels with me everywhere. It is sturdy, both physically and spiritually sturdy, this heart companion of Our Lady and Mother offers you the opportunity to "pray together, apart" with the whole of the Church. I highly recommend the product, the prayers, and Our Sisters in Carmel as they provide us with such treasures.
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