DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Magnificat (alternativa)

December 21 - Vespers Magnificat Alternative Antiphon (before O Antiphon)

Elizabeth's words about the Baptist leaping in her womb (Luke 1:44) serve as alternative Magnificat antiphon. The unborn prophet's recognition of the unborn Christ models spiritual perception. The unusual alleluia marks joy intensifying as Christmas approaches.

LATINE
Ex quo facta est vox salutationis tuae in auribus meis, exsultavit in gaudio infans in utero meo, alleluja.
ENGLISH
As soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy, alleluia.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
December 21 - Vespers Magnificat Alternative Antiphon (before O Antiphon)
HORA
Vespers
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Antiphon