The Sunrise of the Soul — Why the Church Begins the Day With Praise
Every morning the world begins again.
The sun rises without consulting the news. The birds sing without checking the markets. And for centuries Christians have greeted the dawn with prayer.
In this episode of Chesterton Radio, we explore the beauty and meaning of Morning Prayer (Lauds) — the ancient practice of beginning the day with psalms, Scripture, and praise.
Why did the early Church greet the sunrise with prayer?Why are the Psalms the heartbeat of Christian prayer?And what happens to a life when the first act of the day is gratitude rather than anxiety?
Drawing on today’s Morning Prayer…
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