Little Hours

The Little Hours, also known as minor hours, are the canonical hours in Christianity other than the three major hours. In the Catholic Church, they are now known as the Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, and Evening Prayer, and consist of Terce, Sext, and None, which are traditionally celebrated between Lauds and Vespers. These hours derive from ancient Jewish practice and commemorate the events of the Passion of Jesus. The Roman Rite also included Prime, but this has been suppressed. In Eastern Christian practice, the Little Hours consist of Terce, Sext, and None, and are structured around fixed portions, including a hymn, psalmody, and a short reading.learn more on wikipedia