ASCENSION LITURGY OF THE HOURS

 The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition - 4-Volume Bundle – Ascension

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The English translation currently in use is based on the editio typica of 1971 and was published in 1975 and 1976. In 1985, the Vatican issued the editio typica altera, replacing the 1971 edition. This English Second Edition is a translation of the editio typica altera, prepared according to the norms of the 2001 Vatican document Liturgiam authenticam and the Roman Missal, Third Edition.

Scripture – Psalms and Canticles now from The Abbey Psalms and Canticles; readings from the forthcoming Catholic American Bible.

Antiphons – Gospel Canticle antiphons aligned with the three-year Lectionary; revised psalm antiphons.

Hymns – Nearly 300 Latin hymns translated into English for the first time with hymn tunes available in the Divine Office Hymnal.

Intercessions & Orations – Newly revised translations for accuracy and consistency.

Other Texts – Updated responsories, rubrics, versicles, introductions, and hagiographical introductions for the Proper of Saints.

U.S. Propers – Updated U.S. adaptations and a new appendix of optional Second Readings.

f I am required to pray the Liturgy of the Hours now, when will I be required to use the new edition?

The USCCB established the first-use date as Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027, and the mandatory-use date as the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2028.

All Standard Print editions are 4.5” x 6.75” and all Large Print editions are 5.5” x 8.375.” The final depth dimensions will vary based on the page count in each volume. It is not expected that accessories designed for the First Edition will fit Ascension’s editions.

The Standard Print is 10pt and the Large Print is 12.41pt. Both font sizes are comparable to the First Edition volumes. In addition, each layout is typeset with a special attention to maximizing readability.