Matins – Monks rise for prayer in the middle of the night. Afterward, they may return to rest or private prayer.
Lauds – At first light (before sunrise), the monks rise again for this prayer.
Mass- As the sun rises, the monks celebrate mass and then eat breakfast.
Prime – This prayer is usually said in private as each monk begins his day after breakfast. Those who attend a class may say it in common.
Terce- At mid-morning, the monks gather for this prayer. Those who work outside the monastery say it in private. Afterwards, all return to work or study.
Sext – After coming together again for prayer at mid-day, the monks have dinner before returning to work or study. Those who work outside the monastery say the prayer in private before eating.
None – In the middle of the afternoon, monks convene for this prayer. Afterwards, there is time for private prayer, recreation or rest. There is no work, or eating, after none.
Vespers – At sunset, the monks join in community prayer one last time before having supper. Those who work outside the monastery are required to return for this prayer. Afterwards, there may be a meeting.
Compline – When darkness has come, the monks say compline in their cells and sleep.
