laudes matutinae - Morning Praise
"Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." John 6:68
Laudes Matutina...
... is Latin and means "Morning Praise". It refers to a specific part of the Liturgy of the Hours or the Divine Office, which is a set of daily prayers and psalms that form an integral part of the Catholic Church's liturgical tradition. Also known as Lauds, it is a morning prayer service traditionally prayed by clergy and some lay people. It takes place in the early hours of the morning, often before sunrise. The service includes singing, reciting psalms, biblical readings, iand intercessions. It is a way for the faithful to offer praise and thanksgiving to God at the beginning of the day.
Tuesday Mornings
We meet in the Crypt on Tuesday mornings at 6:30 for Morning Prayer. It is followed by Mass (in German - in the Crypt) at 7:00.
Universalis is a helpful app (CHF 10.00 one time purchase) which offers easy to follow prayers and texts in English. Laudate has Daily Readings and prayers and various meditations, Liturgy of the Hours plus the Rosary and Stations of the Cross. These tools provide a structured way to connect with our rich liturgical tradition while deepening our spiritual lives.