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Adapted by Bo Bonner and illustrated by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs, this charming volume transforms bedtime into a sacred moment of trust, thanksgiving, and rest in God's providence.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">Featuring simplified prayers, psalms, and hymns inspired by the Church's ancient tradition, this little book gently forms children in the habit of daily prayer while preparing them to one day participate more fully in the Liturgy of the Hours. Whether read together as a family or used as part of a child's nightly routine, it offers a beautiful way to cultivate peace, reverence, and confidence in God's constant protection.</p>\n<div style=\"background: #fdfcf0; border: 1px solid #d4af37; padding: 1.25rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #870000; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"><strong>What This Book Offers:</strong></p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<li><strong>A Child's First Compline:</strong> Introduces young readers to the Church's Night Prayer in a simple, accessible format.</li>\n<li><strong>Beautiful Bedtime Prayers:</strong> Includes adapted psalms and hymns that entrust children to God's loving protection.</li>\n<li><strong>Faithful Liturgical Formation:</strong> Serves as a gentle stepping stone toward the full Liturgy of the Hours.</li>\n<li><strong>Delightful Illustrations:</strong> Warm, engaging artwork by Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs enriches family prayer time.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Create a Peaceful Bedtime Routine:</strong> Establish a nightly habit of prayer that brings comfort and consistency.</li>\n<li><strong>Grow in Liturgical Life:</strong> Introduce children to one of the Church's oldest and most beautiful prayer traditions.</li>\n<li><strong>Build Trust in God's Care:</strong> Teach children to end each day with confidence in the Lord's protection.</li>\n<li><strong>Pray Together as a Family:</strong> A wonderful resource for parents seeking meaningful evening devotions with their children.</li>\n<li><strong>Encourage Lifelong Prayer:</strong> Lay a foundation for a lifetime of participation in the Church's liturgical prayer.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">From the Book</h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: italic; border-left: 4px solid #E2E2E2; background: #fafafa; padding: 1rem; font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 1rem 0;\">\"Into Your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.\"</blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">This book is ideal for Catholic families with young children who wish to establish a faithful bedtime prayer routine rooted in the Church's liturgical tradition. It is equally well suited for homeschool families, parish libraries, and anyone introducing children to the beauty of the Divine Office.</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">FAQs</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>What is Compline?</strong><br />Compline is the Church's Night Prayer&mdash;the final hour of the Liturgy of the Hours&mdash;offering prayers of thanksgiving, trust, and protection before sleep.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Is this the full Divine Office?</strong><br />No. It is a simplified adaptation designed specifically for children while remaining faithful to the spirit and structure of the Church's traditional Night Prayer.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Can families pray this together each evening?</strong><br />Absolutely. 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Compline includes psalms and hymns that ask God for His protection while we sleep. A Very Little Office of Compline can be used to pray the Liturgy of the Hours as well. These prayers, complete with elegant illustrations, were faithfully adapted by Bo Bonner so that your children are introduced to the beauty and depth of the Divine Office in an approachable way.”\r\n\r\nAbout the author we are informed:\r\n\r\n“B.G. ‘Odo’ Bonner, Obl. O.S.B., is an Oblate at Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma, and took his oblate name after St. Odo of Cluny. He and his wife have been married for over two decades, and have five children. He converted to Catholicism during Protestant seminary, and beyond writing poetry, also teaches and speaks on philosophy, theology, and literature. He was born on the feast of St. Blaise, patron of throats, and has not stopped talking ever since.”\r\n\r\nAbout the Illustrator:\r\n\r\n“Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs is a contemporary sacred artist in the perennial Western tradition. Her art decorates churches, schools, and private homes throughout the Americas and Europe. She lives in St. Louis with her husband and four children.”\r\n\r\nThe sections in this volume are:\r\n\r\nThe Very Little Hours\r\nA Very Little Compline\r\n Incipit\r\n Lectio Brevis\r\n Confiteor\r\n Psalm 4\r\n Psalm 90\r\n Psalm 133\r\n Hymn\r\nLittle Chapter and Verse\r\n Chapter\r\n Verse\r\n Versicle\r\nKyrie/Our Father\r\nNunc Dimittis\r\n Antiphon\r\n Collect\r\n Final Blessing\r\nMarian Antiphons\r\n Alma Redemptoris Mater\r\n Ave Regina Caelorum\r\n Regina Caeli\r\n Salve Regina\r\n\r\nThere is a sample prayer in the description above a couple other samples are:\r\n\r\n“The Very Little Hours\r\nMatins speaks from silence deep\r\nas Lauds, the dawning harvests reap\r\nPrime, our labors, girds with strength\r\nas Terce prepares our votive’s length\r\nSext bears the Cross on which Christ hung\r\n’til “it is finished” by None be sung\r\nThen Vespers lights the lamps of praise\r\nand Compline rests our pilgrim days\r\nSeven-a-Day I bow my chin\r\nand once at night to conquer sin.\r\nAmen.”\r\n\r\n“Lectio Brevis\r\nMay our passions be never inflamed\r\nnor our souls by the devil be maimed\r\nwho like a lion may roar\r\nwhile we slumber and snore\r\nbut our help’s in the name of the Lord!”\r\n\r\n“Hymn\r\nBefore the day is done\r\nCreator of earth and sun\r\nYour favor please endow\r\nboth guard and keep us now\r\nFrom nightmares and their fear\r\ndefend mind, eye, and ear\r\ntread underfoot the fiend\r\nand keep our conscience clean\r\nTo the Father and the Son,\r\nand the Spirit, Three-in-One\r\nbe all glory now and ever\r\nWho live and reign forever!\r\nAmen.”\r\n\r\nThe prayers are wonderfully adapted for children. The illustrations are excellent. This volume is a little treasure. This would be an excellent addition to any home, school, or church library. I encourage you to pick up copies for little ones in your own life, for your children, nieces and nephews, grandkids … I am certain kids will love the prayers and the illustrations.\r\n","date":"Oct 3rd 2025"},{"name":"Sam","rating":"5","title":"So sweet!","text":"Will definitely be praying this over our children each night! Short and sweet, but so powerful","date":"Sep 25th 2025"}]},"bulk_discount_rates":[],"meta_keywords":"","show_quantity_input":true,"title":"A Very Little Office of Compline: Night Prayer for Children","gift_wrapping_available":false,"min_purchase_quantity":0,"customizations":[],"images":[{"data":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-iuax7bpgx3/images/stencil/{:size}/products/4351/17271/9781505135060__67708__89948.1755806857.jpg?c=1","alt":"Cover of A Very Little Office of Compline Book"},{"data":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-iuax7bpgx3/images/stencil/{:size}/products/4351/17268/3339_Interior1__00776.1764876426.jpg?c=1","alt":"Inside of A Very Little Office of Compline Book"},{"data":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-iuax7bpgx3/images/stencil/{:size}/products/4351/17267/3339_Cover1__03409.1764876426.jpg?c=1","alt":"Side View of A Very Little Office of Compline Book"},{"data":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-iuax7bpgx3/images/stencil/{:size}/products/4351/17266/3339_Cover2__42962.1764876426.jpg?c=1","alt":"Flat image of cover of A Very Little Office of Compline Book"},{"data":"https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-iuax7bpgx3/images/stencil/{:size}/products/4351/17269/3339_Lifestyle1__20479.1755806857.jpg?c=1","alt":"Lifestyle Image of A Very Little Office of Compline Book"}],"width":"4.00"}