ISBN 9966-08-494-0; 88 pages; publication 2010

Praying the Liturgy of the Hours is a practical and spiritually enriching guide to the Church's daily prayer, helping readers understand, appreciate, and confidently participate in the official prayer of the Christian community. Designed for clergy, religious, seminarians, lay leaders, and all the faithful, this book presents both the historical development and the theological foundations of the Liturgy of the Hours in a clear and accessible manner.

Beginning with the evolution of Christian prayer from the time of Jesus and the early Church through the Middle Ages, the Council of Trent, and the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, the book highlights the renewed vision of the Liturgy of the Hours and its significance within the African context. It explores the Church as a praying community, the role of praise, intercession, the communion of saints, and the central place of Christ and the Holy Spirit in the Church's daily prayer.

The guide offers detailed instruction on Morning and Evening Prayer, explaining each part of the celebration—from the Opening Dialogue and Invitatory Psalm to the Hymns, Psalms, Readings, Responsories, Gospel Canticles, Intercessions, the Lord's Prayer, and the Final Blessing. It also provides guidance on celebrating the various liturgical seasons, solemnities, feasts, memorials, and the other Hours of Prayer.

A dedicated section on the Psalms and Canticles examines their Christian meaning, their place in the Church's worship, the use of challenging psalms, and the organization of the Psalter, helping readers pray the Scriptures with greater understanding and devotion.