Beginning Ash Wednesday 2027, the Church in the U.S. will pray the Liturgy of the Hours in a new English translation for the first time in more than half a century.
Available in the following editions: Standard, Premium and Large Print, each edition is beautifully bounded and created with the finest materials, designed to last through decades of prayer. Features include:
- Covers that speak of dignity and devotion, crafted with top-of-the-line leather
- Clear, comfortable fonts - available in Standard and Large Print
- 8 satin ribbons, diagonally cut, adhered to the spine
- Smyth-sewn, edge-lined binding for durability
Original sacred artwork is commissioned uniquely for this new edition to enrich prayer without distraction. The artwork is timeless in character and deeply rooted in Catholic tradition, as it was created in collaboration with Catholic sacred artist from New Jerusalem Studios, and incorporated throughout the text with full-page pieces, banners, and icons.
Printed on durable, cream paper, with the world's finest artisans and designers, they join together to ensure this new edition is as usable as it is beautiful.
Premium Leather and Large Print Edition includes:
- Best for: daily use with elevated materials
- Leather feel: graceful, lightweight, naturally resilient
- Cover material: genuine, top-grain goatskin leather (Black)
- Page size: 5.5" x 8.375"
- Font size: 12.41 pt - an increased font size for prayer that's easier on the eyes
- Binding: smyth-sewn, edge-lined, perimeter stitching, gold gilded edges, raised spine hubs