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Discover the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours at Upcoming Workshop in Baltic

Posted on July 07, 2026 in: Events

Discover the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours at Upcoming Workshop in Baltic

Discovering the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours

With the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours arriving next year, this workshop invites our lay brothers and sisters to discover — or rediscover — the gift and beauty of this prayer of the Church.

Presenter
Sister Rosemary Esseff, O.P.

Sister Rosemary, a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia in Nashville, Tennessee, holds a Ph.D. in Composition from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. Since entering the community in 1993, she has continued her musical studies, earning advanced degrees in sacred music, choral directing and liturgy.

For those who already pray the Liturgy of the Hours:

This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding and renew your love of this sacred rhythm of prayer.

For those who have never prayed the Liturgy of the Hours:

This is an invitation to encounter a hidden treasure — a way of praying that can transform your daily life.

Come discover how the Church teaches us to pray through the voice of Christ Himself.

Thursday, August 27
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Holy Family Motherhouse
54 West Main Street
Baltic, CT

Cost: Free will offering
Registration required
Registration deadline: August 24

Or call 860-822-8241

This event is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church.

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