Fixed-hour prayer (sometimes called the Daily Office or Liturgy of the Hours) is a simple rhythm: pausing at set times to pray words you didn’t have to invent.

In a distracted life, this can feel like mercy.

Why it helps

• It takes pressure off. You don’t have to “feel spiritual” to show up.
• It anchors your day. Morning, midday, evening—small returns to God.
• It forms you slowly. The repetition shapes your inner world over time.

A realistic way to begin

Start with one time of day for two weeks. Use a short liturgy: a psalm, a reading, a simple prayer. Keep it small enough that your soul doesn’t revolt.

Fixed-hour prayer is not a productivity hack. It’s a relationship rhythm—like a text message that says, “I’m still here.”

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