DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Magnificat II Vesp. - Dominica in Albis

Dominica in Albis (Low Sunday) - II Vespers Magnificat

About This Prayer

The Second Vespers Magnificat antiphon for Low Sunday: 'After eight days the doors being shut, the Lord entered' (John 20:26). Christ's second appearance to Thomas establishes the pattern of Sunday Eucharist. The 'eighth day' signifies the new creation inaugurated by the Resurrection.

Prayer Text

LATINE
Post dies octo januis clausis ingressus Dominus dixit eis: Pax vobis, alleluja, alleluja.
ENGLISH
After eight days the doors being shut, the Lord entered, and said: Peace be to you, alleluia.

Liturgical Notes

NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Dominica in Albis (Low Sunday) - II Vespers Magnificat
HORA
Vespers
TEMPVS
paschal
GENVS
Antiphon