[Salvation]

OFFICE OF READINGS

The first hour of the Divine Office, formerly Matins. It consists mainly of three psalms, and of two readings, one each from the Bible and a nonbiblical source.

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[Salvation]

MORNING PRAYER

The second hour of the Divine Office, also called Lauds. It consists mainly of a hymn, three psalms, the Benedictus of Zechariah, and prayers.

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.