Terminology

Breviary: the monastic term for their worship books and material

Lectio Divina: reading the Bible, meditating and reflecting, and praying. “Divine Reading” Four parts: Lectio or reading, Meditatio, Oratio, and Contemplatio.

Office or The Offices: “officium” in Latin means duty or service. It is sacred duty performed at specific times. Morning Office or Matins, Noonday Office or Diurnum, Evening Prayer (Evensong, if sung) or Vespers, and Compline or Night Office.