Pope Francis’ celebrated vespers on New Year’s Eve in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 31 after which he met people in St Peters Square and visited the Nativity Scene.
What is Vespers?
Vespers, also called Evening Prayer, is part of the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the Church fulfills Jesus’ command to “pray always” (Luke 18:1; see also 1 Thessalonians 5:17). Through this prayer, the people of God sanctify the day by continual praise of God and prayers of intercession for the needs of the world.
Did you enjoy reading this article or find it helpful? We need your support to continue to bring the Good News to our country, so badly in need of God’s healing hand. Please consider subscribing to The Southern Cross Magazine or becoming a Southern Cross Associate
- Mass Readings: 16 February – 23 February, 2020 - February 14, 2020
- Shaping The Future For At-Risk Youth - January 29, 2020
- Confirmations for All Saints Parish in Ennerdale! - January 28, 2020
