Why would anyone need a Pagan Book of Hours?
In medieval Europe, the Book of Hours fulfilled a necessary function. Monks and nuns were immersed in a cycle of liturgy, forming the daily and yearly routine of their order. They compiled their daily liturgy into large “breviaries”, which were abbreviations of the source texts, but gave a comprehensive structure for monastics to follow, including such necessary information as the tables to calculate the date of Easter, and the system by which the prayers were arranged. For householders who wanted a daily routine of prayers, the proper prayers for various saints’ days, and so on, simplified “books of hours” developed. Our Book of Hours, similarly, can be used by anyone who would like access to a daily religious regimen, or who would simply like many short rituals on hand for a wide variety of deities and holidays. This Book of Hours gives you access to two seasonally-appropriate rituals per day, drawn from many cultures but all following the same basic format. Suggested offerings, meal
