An Introduction to Matins: Sanctifying Time Through Prayer (with Samuel McIlheran)

About this episode

Robyn Bruggeman and Samuel McIlheran discuss the significance of Matins and its relevance to modern Catholic life.

What is Matins? Why did Christians historically rise in the night or early morning hours to pray? And what might this ancient rhythm of prayer have to say to modern Catholics today? In this episode of Living LIT — Living In Truth , Robyn sits down with Samuel McIlheran to explore the beauty and depth of Matins, an ancient part of the Church’s Divine Office rooted in Scripture, watchfulness, and sanctifying time. Samuel’s new book The Matins Lectionary is a Catholic treasure now available through TAN books. Whether you are familiar with traditional Catholic prayer practices or completely new to terms like Matins , Breviary , or Divine Office , this conversation is an invitation to discover the rich spiritual treasures of the Church in an approachable and encouraging way. Together, we discuss: What Matins actually is The history and heart behind praying the hours Why sacred rhythms matter in modern life How ancient prayer traditions can deepen everyday faith Ways ordinary Catholics and families can begin reclaiming rhythms of prayer in the home Whether you are most familiar with the Ordinary Form of the Mass (Novus Ordo) or the Extraordinary Form (Latin), the Church’s ancient…

People in this episode

Host: Robyn Bruggeman

Guest: Samuel McIlheran

Topics covered

• Matins
• prayer
• Catholic traditions
• spirituality
• sacred rhythms
• faith

Keywords

• Matins
• prayer
• Catholic
• Divine Office
• spirituality
• sacred rhythms
• faith
• breviary
• tradition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TAN books

Products: The Matins Lectionary

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