The "Divine Hours" is basically a psalter that was devised to ensure the reading of all the psalms once a week. Many other inspirational enhancements were added in over the centuries. There are many forms of it aside from the Brevarium Romanum. The differences mainly involve the order in which the psalms are read. Daily reading formerly was required reading for all priest but no longer is. The Hours presented here are only those used throughout the year. Variations were produced for special seasons during the year (advent, easter, etc.). Midnight to 3 a.m. Matins 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. Laudes 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Prime * 9 a.m. to noon Tertiam Noon to 3 p.m. Sextam 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. None 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Vespers 9 p.m. to midnight Compline * no longer officially included