Anchoring the Day

There are times when I feel less spiritual.  I was recently in a five-day conference.  It was a fruitful and busy time.  Between sessions, work lunches and making contacts, it often felt that I barely had time to breath.  In these hectic times, it can be difficult to stay centered in my spiritual walk.  Fortunately, several times a day, I was able to find a quiet corner, open up my breviary and pray.  This routine of praying the Daily Office (often called the Liturgy of the Hours, the Divine office, or the Work of God) anchors busy days in Christ.  In this way, even the most "secular" days can be sanctified.