Sanctification of Time

"The reason for the plurality of offices each day is found in another aim which such prayer has always had; the sanctification of time. Of course, time of itself is not and cannot be made to be either holy or wicked. What is meant is that by frequently resorting to prayer we center in once again on our life with God. They are periods of intensity of that life with Him which we seek to have at all times. ... Such an office holds one up, keeps one praying and turned to God. If I had to create my own prayers each time I pray, I would seldom pray. There are acknowledged dangers to such formal, written prayers. They are not to be rushed through as if the words alone, mindlessly rattled off, would magically constitute and adequate prayer offering. But we are human, and the very structure of official prayer holds us up, and invites us, and keeps us in vital touch with God.

Prior Anthony Damron, O.S.B. in "The Church's Prayer" from Singing God's Praises p. 43