In addition to the celebration of daily mass, St. Benedict directs that we should come together to celebrate the hours of the day, thus sanctifying every moment of daily life. The prayer of the church is the strength of our unity with the whole body of Christ which is the church faithful throughout the world. The canonical hours of the day consist of psalms and numerous readings from the Bible and fathers of the church. The office signifies our waiting for the glorious second coming of Christ.
