Liturgical Guide: Midday Prayer (Sext)

The hymns selected for Midday Prayer (Sext) in the Divine Office reflect the hour's theme of battle with sin. The sun is at it's zenith; the heat of the day at it's strongest. Likewise, we too - caught up with the day's cares and the allurements of the world; feel and see most clearly the powers and influence of evil. It was from this time, the sixth hour (Noon) till 3PM that Our Savior hung upon the Cross with Hell bringing all it's forces to bear against him.LITURGY OF THE HOURS (ICEL-1975)24. Help Us, O Lord25. Lord of All Hopefullness26. Lord of All Being, Throned Afar27. Almighty Ruler, God of TruthROMAN BREVIARYRector Potens Verax Deus