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Then Oremus and prayer "Omnipotens sempiterne Deus ... Divinum auxilium ... Amen," are said. Then the Pater Noster, Ave and Credo are said silently, and this finishes the Hour. The prayer Sacro-sanctae et individuae.... V. Beata viscera ... R. Et beata ubera ... Pater Noster and Ave are generally added though not of obligation. They are to be said kneeling.
With this thought excite yourself to say the Office with the greatest possible devotion. Give God thanks for His goodness in permitting us to join in the great work, for hearing our prayer, and for His helps and graces during its duration. Ask God's pardon for faults committed in the course of this prayer of His Church. Devoutly recite the "Sacro-sanctae et Individuae Trinitati ... Amen.
It brings help to those who recite it fervently. A. Before Recitation. Purify conscience. 2. Mortification of passions. 3. Guarding the senses. 4. Knowledge of the work that is to be done. Reading the Ordo Recitandi officium. 2. To recollect ourselves. 3. To invoke God's aid. 4. To unite ourselves with Christ. 5. Thanks to God. 2. Ask his pardon for faults. 3. Say the Sacro-sanctae. 4.
The Sacro-sanctae. Lauds. Etymology, Definition, Symbolism, Origin, Antiquity. Prime. Terce. Etymology, Structure, Antiquity. Reasons for Hour Texts and intentions Sext. Etymology, structure, antiquity Reasons for Hour Texts and intentions None. Etymology, structure, antiquity Reasons for Hour Texts and intentions Vespers. Etymology, structure, antiquity. Reasons for Hour Texts and intentions
John M. Harty sums up, "For our part we adhere to the view which says that the efficacy of the privilege annexed by Leo X. and Pius X. to the Sacro-sanctae is derived from an indulgence. At the same time we think that these prayers are also sacramentals, since they are official prayers of the Church.
It forms no part of the obligatory Office. Hence, travellers or persons on a journey are not exempted, for they can say it kneeling at the end of the journey. It is sufficient to say the 'Sacro-sanctae' once only, that is, at the end of Compline, with the intention of obtaining pardon of all the defects a person may have been guilty of in saying the entire Office.
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