(a) Suitable place. (b) Respectful and devout attitude. (c) Slow, deliberate pronunciation. (d) Distractions. (e) To apply the mind to what is read. (f) To read without critical judgments. (g) To think of Christ's Passion. (h) To think of the presence of God and of our Angel Guardian.
ART. IV. AFTER SAYING THE OFFICE.
1. Thanks to God. 2. Ask his pardon for faults. 3. Say the Sacro-sanctae. 4. The Sacro-sanctae.
PART III
THE CANONICAL HOURS.
CHAPTER I.—MATINS (TITLE XIII).
Parts Pater Noster and Ave (Title XXXII)
Credo (Title XXXIII)
Domine labia mea—Deus in
Invitatory (Title XIX)
Hymns (Title XX)
Antiphons (Title XXI)
Psalms (Title XXII)
Canticles
Replies of Biblical Commission on Psalms
Versicles and responds (Title XXIV)
Absolutions and blessings (Title XXV)
Lessons (Title XXIV)
Responses (Title XXIV)
Rubrics and Symbolism
Te Deum (Title XXXI)
Texts and Intentions
CHAPTER II.—LAUDS AND PRIME TITLES (XIV AND XV).
Lauds.
Etymology, Definition, Symbolism, Origin, Antiquity.
Reasons for Hour, Structure, Rubrics
Antiphons, Capitulum (Title XXX)
Benedictus
Oratio, Collect (Title XXX)
Rubrics and explanation of Rubrics
Texts and Intentions
Prime.
Etymology, Origin, Contents, Structure
Athanasian Creed (Title XXXIII)
Reasons for the Morning Hour and Rubrics
Preces (Title XXXIV), Confiteor
Structure and Short Lesson
Texts and Intentions