"The Office of the Passion" is a devotional office written by St. Francis of Assisi. (Note: It was not intended to replace the Liturgy of the Hours, which is the official prayer of the church.) I found a straightforward guide on how to pray the office in "Studying the Life of Francis of Assisi: A Beginner's Workbook" by William R. Hugo, OFM Cap. The various parts of the office are in "Francis and Clare: The Complete Works" (Armstrong and Brady), but without Hugo's guide, I never would have figured out how to put them all together. And, I would have overlooked a real treasure. From time to time, especially during the Christmas Season, I like to pray the office.
Referencing pages and text found in "Francis and Clare: The Complete Works," you would pray the office in this order.
- The Prayer Inspired by the Our Father, p. 104
- The Praises to be Said at All the Hours, p. 101
- Antiphon: Holy Virgin Mary, p. 82
- Psalm (see table below)
- Antiphon: Holy Virgin Mary, p. 82
- Closing prayer: Let us bless the Lord…., p. 83
- The Prayer Inspired by the Our Father, p. 158
- The Praises to be Said at All the Hours, p. 161
- Antiphon: Holy Virgin Mary, p. 141
- Psalm (see table below)
- Antiphon: Holy Virgin Mary, p. 141
- Closing prayer: Let us bless the Lord…., p. 141
| Psalms composed by St. Francis | Part I: Triduum and Weekdays During the Year | Part II: Easter Season | Part III: Sundays and Principal Feasts | Part IV: Advent | Part V: Christmas Season |
| Compline (bedtime) | 1 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 15 |
| Matins (midnight) | 2 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 |
| Prime (sunrise) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| Terce (9:00 a.m.) | 4 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Sext (noon) | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
| None (3:00 p.m.) | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
| Vespers (sunset) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 |
1 comment:
I am interested in this Office but nowhere can I find explained how it is/was celebrated. Is it in addition to the Prayer of the Hours? Limited to the Seasons indicated or used everyday? Can you explain?
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