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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.

To praise God, to thank him for his benefits, to ask of him the graces necessary to eternal salvation—this is what should be here below the only occupation of all men. But because seculars are absorbed by worldly occupations, the Church wishes that not only ecclesiastics, but that religious of both sexes should consecrate at least certain hours of the day to praising God, and praying to him for all
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