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The Divine Office contains St. Alphonsus’ explanation of the Psalms and Canticles. He takes each verse of the psalms separately, and gives of it extended paraphrase, interspersed by diverse explanations. The Latin text and English translation is given for each psalm, and St. Alphonsus provides a seven part introduction on the nature, composition, and authorship of the psalms.

of forgetfulness of injuries, of strength of soul, and of confidence in God. In reciting, therefore, the divine Office every one should apply to himself the sentiments and the acts of the royal prophet—sentiments of holy fear, of confidence in God, of thanksgiving; acts of good desires, of humility, of offering of one’s self; of love, of praise; and especially all the prayers that he addresses to the Lord to obtain the pardon of his sins, as well as to obtain light and the help necessary for salvation.
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