Designed to Deepen Prayer
What Makes This Edition Different
A More Faithful Translation
Answering the call of Pope St. John Paul II, this edition moves from dynamic equivalence to formal equivalence. The result is a translation with greater theological precision and richer biblical language.
New Saints and Feast Days
More than half a century of the Church's calendar is now fully integrated. This edition includes saints canonized since the mid-twentieth century — including St. Teresa of Calcutta, and Pope St. John Paul II.
Nearly 300 Restored Hymns
For the first time, the Church's ancient hymnody is fully restored. Hymns by early Church fathers such as St. Ambrose and St. Hilary are placed directly alongside the corresponding prayers.
A cleaner, more readable layout
Instructional rubrics have been moved to the side margins, clearing visual clutter from the page and letting the prayers breathe. The result is an organized, intuitive layout that guides the eye naturally through each hour.
Up to 20% More Readable
The new custom typeface is scientifically designed for easier reading. Like the distinct silhouette of a city skyline, the varied letterforms create a recognizable visual rhythm that makes the text easier to follow during extended prayer.
Watch the Story Behind the Edition
Volume II (Lent & Easter Time) ships January 1, 2027, arriving before Ash Wednesday (February 10, 2027).
Crafted for a Lifetime of Prayer
Every material, every binding decision, and every design choice was made with one goal in mind: to help you pray better, for longer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The optional use date is Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. The mandatory use date — for all who are required to pray the Liturgy of the Hours — is the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2028.
Volume II (Lent and Easter Time) will ship on January 17, 2027, in time for Ash Wednesday. The remaining three volumes will follow, each shipping before its corresponding liturgical season.
Yes. Bulk pricing is available for parishes, seminaries, religious communities, and dioceses. Contact our team to discuss pricing options that fit your community's needs.
Pre-orders are scheduled to ship on January 17, 2027. You will receive a confirmation email with tracking details as soon as your order is dispatched.
The current English edition was translated in the 1970s. Since then, the Church has canonized dozens of new saints, updated the liturgical calendar, and approved a more theologically precise method of translation. This Second Edition incorporates all of those changes.
Yes. Unlike top-grain leather—which is sanded and stamped with an artificial grain—full-grain leather uses the entire natural hide. It is more durable, more beautiful, and improves with age rather than degrading with use.
Yes. A matching premium leather case — made from the same full-grain leather as the volumes, with a sturdy metal zipper and built-in ribbon slot.
The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition is printed in Italy by L.E.G.O., using ethically sourced materials from trusted partners across Europe—including Cromwell Leather (Spain and Portugal) and PDL Paper (France).
Returns are accepted within 90 days of the ship date.
The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition is approved for use in the United States only and is available in English.