The Ferial (Weekday) Offices of Paschaltide

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(Pages 201 – 300)

What’s in this file:

  • This file covers the Ferial (Weekday) Offices in Paschaltide, specifically detailing how the services change from Monday through Saturday.
  • Ferial Matins & Lauds: The arrangement of psalms and the specific “Alleluia” antiphons used on ordinary weekdays during the 50 days of Easter.
  • The Weekday “Little Hours”: Specific settings for Prime, Terce, Sext, and None for the ferial days, ensuring the Paschal character is maintained outside of Sunday.
  • Vespers of the Week: The evening prayer services for the weekdays, featuring the “Alleluia” throughout the psalmody and the specific ferial hymns for the season.
  • Rubrics for Ferial Days: Detailed instructions (in red) on how to handle the transitions between the Easter Octave and the remaining weeks of the season.

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