The Monastic Diurnal

The Monastic Diurnal is a structured book used by monks and nuns to organize their daily prayer and worship routines. It contains specific prayers, psalms, scripture readings, and hymns arranged for different times of the day and night, such as morning, midday, evening, and night prayer. Its purpose is to foster regular, disciplined spiritual practice and ensure the community remains centered on prayer throughout the day. Essentially, it serves as a spiritual timetable that guides monastic life, helping the community maintain a rhythm of worship rooted in tradition.