DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Magnificat

Feria V post Dominicam II Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

John's testimony of Christ's priority ("ante me factus est") shapes Thursday Vespers. The unworthiness to loose sandals expresses prophetic humility. The Baptist's diminishment prepares for Christ's increase.

LATINE
Qui post me veniet, ante me factus es: cujus non sum dignus calceamenta solvere.
ENGLISH
He it is who, coming after me, is preferred before me; whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Feria V post Dominicam II Adventus - Vespers Magnificat
HORA
Vespers
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Antiphon