A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children

By B.G. ‘Odo’ Bonner · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Teach your children the timeless rhythm of prayer with this charming adaptation of Compline, the night office of the Divine Office, made accessible for young hearts through elegant illustration and simple language. Adapted by Bo Bonner and beautifully illustrated by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs, this little book fosters a gentle bedtime routine that unites children with the Church’s ancient tradition. 

• Introduces young children to the Liturgy of the Hours in a simple, age-appropriate form 


• Includes psalms and hymns that invoke God’s protection through the night 


• Faithful adaptation that points toward the full Divine Office 


• Delightful illustrations by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs to engage little ones 


• Compact 40-page size is perfect for nightly family prayer 

Intended Audience

This book is suited for Catholic families and parents who desire to cultivate in their children a reverent, consistent prayer habit rooted in the Church’s liturgical tradition.