Antiphona ad Benedictus
December 20 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon
About This Prayer
"Vigilate animo" (Let your soul watch) calls for spiritual alertness as the Lord draws near. This brief, intense antiphon captures Advent's watchful character. December 20's O Clavis David (Key of David who opens and none shuts) continues the theme of imminent divine intervention.
Prayer Text
LATINE
Vigilate animo, in proximo est Dominus Deus noster.
ENGLISH
Let your soul watch, the Lord our God is nigh at hand.
Liturgical Notes
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
December 20 - Lauds Benedictus Antiphon
HORA
Lauds
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Antiphon