Becoming a Community of Disciples

Chapter 1: Legislative Teachings – Organization of the Monastery

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10 From the first of October until the beginning of Lent they are to devote themselves to reading until the end of the second hour: 11 at the second hour Terce is to be said, and until None all are to labor at their appointed work. 12 But at the first signal for the hour of None all are to cease from their work, and prepare for the sounding of the second signal. 13 After the meal they are to devote themselves to their reading or to the psalms.

Hours of Prayer

Name

Our Time

Their Time

Prime

6 a.m.

First Hour

Terce

9 a.m.

Third Hour

Sext

12 p.m.

Sixth Hour

None

3 p.m.

Ninth Hour

Vespers

6 p.m.

Twelfth Hour

14 In the days of Lent, however, from morning until the end of the third hour they should devote themselves to their reading, and afterwards work until the end of the tenth hour at their assigned tasks. 15 In these days of Lent each is to receive a book from the library, to be completely read straight through: 16 these books are to be given out at the beginning of Lent.