Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-165).

Finding a lost treasure : uncovering morning and evening prayer -- Uncommon prayer : morning and evening prayer in diverse communities -- Ancient rhythms of prayer : biblical roots of morning and evening prayer -- Where have all the hours gone? : how the office was lost -- Take our moments and our days : a theology of morning and evening prayer -- The freedom of disciplines : the primary paradox of prayer -- Wrestling for a blessing : challenges of morning and evening prayer -- Giving at the office : blessings and benefits of morning and evening prayer -- Testing the waters : experiments in praying morning and evening prayer --Appendix A : Tips for praying morning and evening prayer -- Appendix B : Structure and content of morning and evening prayer -- Appendix C :Preparing a space for corporate celebration -- Appendix D : Choosing a prayer book.