The Monastic Diurnal, With Supplement

The Monastic Diurnal or the Day Hours of the Monastic Breviary

A republication of the 1963 edition of the Benedictine hours of Prime, Lauds, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers and Compline, in Latin and English in parallel columns for all the feasts and seasons in the traditional Benedictine calendar, with an updated table of movable feasts and a Benedictus/Magnificat card. The Latin text is the traditional Vulgate psalter. Ideal for novices, monks and nuns when travelling, Benedictine oblates, guests at monasteries, and all who wish to draw upon the riches of the ancient and traditional Benedictine office. 

This is a beautiful book - printed in black and red throughout and bound in authentic Moroccan leather with a flexible cover, gilt edges and six marker ribbons.