Public Prayer Hours

The Daily Office is an ancient monastic practice designed to bring us closer to God through the rhythm of regular communal prayer. At The Benedictine Way, we keep five hours (Vigils, Lauds, Mid-day Prayer, Vespers, and Compline), and are open to the public 6 days a week.

Tuesday through Saturday:
6:00-6:30 AM - Vigils
8:00-9:00 AM - Lauds & Holy Eucharist
12:10-12:45 PM - Mid-day Prayer
5:30-6:00 PM - Vespers
8:00-8:15 PM – Compline

Sunday:
6:00-6:30 AM - Vigils
5:30-6:00 PM – Vespers

Please Note: There are no public services on Monday

What does that mean?

Vigils: “Waiting with Christ” in the dark of the early morning hours anticipating the dawn of the new day. Consists of a 20 minute centering prayer sit and readings from the Wisdom tradition.
Lauds: Morning Prayer and Praise, meant to imitate the singing of the birds as the sun rises.
Mid-day Prayer: Mid-day psalms with a 20 minute centering prayer sit.
Vespers: Evening Prayer, the classic of the monastic and Anglican traditions.
Compline: Night Prayer, a quiet, restful way to end the day and move into the silence of evening.

The Chapel at Incarnation Monastery is an intimate setting. Our chairs are arranged in a semi-circle around the altar, and we pray with The Nebraska Breviary and the St. Helena Psalter.

Our Psalms and Canticles are prayed antiphonally (side to side), and our singing is done a capella. The Officiant (person leading the prayer), will call out page numbers as we move through the office. If you’d like additional assistance with understanding our liturgy, we invite you to arrive 10-15 minutes early and someone in the community can assist you.

How to Get here

The Benedictine Way is located at 3020 Belvedere Blvd., Omaha, NE 68111, next door to the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. As you drive north on 30th Street, you’ll see Miller Park on your right, then take a left on Kansas Avenue and onto Belvedere Blvd. Drive past Church of the Resurrection, and we are the second house on the right (white paint, red porch).

Parking

If it’s not a Sunday, feel free to park in Church of the Resurrection’s parking spaces. Otherwise, street parking is available on either side of the street.

Mobility

The Chapel at Incarnation Monastery is on the first floor. However, there are steps to climb on our front porch. If steps are a challenge for you or you need other assistance, please let us know before you arrive and we’ll try to accommodate your needs.