Beaty’s Blog

I recently started using the Daily Office to supplement my devotional time. This is a tool usually used by more liturgical traditions. It contains opening prayers, confession, scripture reading, a time for personal prayers and supplications for others, and a benediction. Ideally it is done in a community, but quite handy for personal use. On my own I realize that there are lots of things that I leave out. I hardly ever confess to God. My prayers tend to be a little repetitious. I hardly every pray for other nations, let alone denominations. The daily office helps me with these things and helps remind me that I am part of the Universal Catholic church. I feel connected when I read prayers by St. Chrysostom or St. Francis. If you want to check it out there is a helpful website, http://www.missionstclare.com/, for any that want to try it out. Blessings.