DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus

Feria IV post Dominicam II Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

About This Prayer

"Ecce ego mitto Angelum meum" (Behold I send my Angel) from Malachias 3:1 identifies John the Baptist with the messenger preparing the way. The midweek placement emphasizes prophetic preparation. Wednesday connects Old and New Testament messengers.

Prayer Text

LATINE
Ecce ego mitto Angelum meum, qui praeparabit viam meam ante faciem tuam.
ENGLISH
Behold I send my Angel, who shall prepare my way before thy face.

Liturgical Notes

NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Feria IV post Dominicam II Adventus - Lauds Benedictus
HORA
Lauds
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Antiphon