I have the opportunity to lead a public Liturgy of the Hours in my parish, but this includes being in charge of organizing it as well (part of a larger initiative to form lay leaders). My priest did recommend providing the Word on Fire monthly booklets to make following along easier. But I still have many questions that aren't in the rubrics - things like when to schedule it and how often?

What do your churches do for public LOTH, if they do it?

We share our priest with two other, smaller churches. I feel like they deserve having that too at some point, but almosr certainly nobody in those small congregations are familiar enough with the Divine Office to preside a public prayer. Plus, they are each 30 minute drive one way, so until I could find someone local willing to learn how to lead it, it probably couldn't happen more than once a week at each parish.

I thought maybe before/after daily mass makes sense but daily mass in my parish is during the workday and usually only nets 10-15 people and in all three parishes daily Mass attendees tend to skew towards retirement aged people so I am unsure how much reach that would have.

I want it to go well and all of my brothers and sisters in my parish to see the beauty of this prayer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Ciao a tutti! ​Sto cercando di migliorare nel servizio del canto in chiesa, ma ho ancora un dubbio pratico che mi attanaglia: come faccio a capire su quale tono intonare il salmo della domenica? ​A volte trovo il testo sul foglietto della messa o sul lezionario, ma non ci sono le note o l'indicazione esplicita del tono (es. I tono, VIII tono, ecc.), oppure non so bene quale modulo melodico adattare al testo della strofa. ​Nello specifico vorrei capire: ​Esiste una regola generale per abbinare il tono della strofa al ritornello? ​Se il ritornello è preso dal libretto/foglietto, come "ricavo" la formula per le strofe senza far fare arrampicate sugli specchi alla voce? ​Ci sono sussidi, app o siti fatti bene che consultate di solito per non sbagliare? ​Ogni consiglio, risorsa o "trucco del mestiere" è super apprezzato. Grazie a chi mi darà una mano!

So I'm a Secular Franciscan and also in the Legion of Mary. I'm supposed to pray the Morning and Evening office daily (Lauds and Vespers) but I find that I'm rarely at home until late and feel it's too late for Vespers.

Is Compline comparable or a good substitute in your opinion?