Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition
In November 2012, the U.S. Bishops voted to revise the translation of the Liturgy of the Hours in light of the Roman Missal, Third Edition and the 2001 Vatic...
www.usccb.orgHere’s a concise update on the latest news about the Liturgy of the Hours.
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Overview: A revised edition of the Liturgy of the Hours has received final approval from the Vatican for publication, with a planned release in four volumes. The first volume is expected to cover Lent and Easter and to be usable for Ash Wednesday in 2027. This marks a long, years-long effort to revise translations to better reflect the original Latin texts.[1][2]
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Publication details: The publishers selected for the new edition are Ascension and Word on Fire Publishing, indicating a coordinated effort to distribute the breviary widely to lay and clerical communities.[2]
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Timeline and scope: The new edition represents a significant revision cycle that began around 2012, aiming to align translations with the Roman Missal updates and to provide an English edition that more accurately reflects Latin originals. The project has involved coordination with the US bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship and Vatican Dicastery for Divine Worship.[6][1]
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Context for current usage: In the meantime, many communities continue using the Second Edition and various adaptations within religious orders or parishes, while preparing for the forthcoming edition's rollout.[8][6]
Illustration (example): A timeline visualization would show key milestones from the 2012 USCCB translation revision decision, through Vatican approval in 2025, to the first volume’s release anticipated for 2027. If you’d like, I can generate a simple chart of these milestones.
Citations:
- Vatican final approval and 2027 release plan.[1]
- Publishers and release plan details.[2]
- Background on the revision process and Vatican coordination.[6]
- General note on ongoing use of existing editions and parish adaptations.[8]
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