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Substituting Hymns Devin Saturday, September 11, 2004

Question:

Is it permissible to substitute a hymn that I know how to sing instead of reciting one of the two options given. I would use only hymns approved for the office.

Thanks

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM+

Dear Devin:

I think you said that you are using the Shorter Christian Prayer edition.

On page 578 begins an Index of Hymns organized by the Propers and Ordianry Time. You can pick a hymn from any on the appropriate list.

 For example, for a hymn for Evening Prayer in Ordinary time, you need to pick from the list for Evening Prayer in Ordinary time on page 580.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary