Chapter 9: The number of psalms at the night office
During this winter season the office of vigils begins with this verse recited three times; Lord, open my lips and my mouth will declare your praise. (From Ch. 9 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry, OSB, 1997.)
And so begins Benedict on the ordering of psalms, prayers, readings, hymns, for the night Vigils. I am reminded of the ordering of my being by the mantra -- not a technique for self-improvement, but a faithful discipline.
And so begins Benedict on the ordering of psalms, prayers, readings, hymns, for the night Vigils. I am reminded of the ordering of my being by the mantra -- not a technique for self-improvement, but a faithful discipline.
“Lord open my lips and my mouth shall announce your praise.” These words repeated throughout the day are another healing mantra that keeps us in conscious contact, Abba.
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