DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus - Feria III Paschae

Feria III infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Tuesday) - Lauds Benedictus

About This Prayer

The Benedictus antiphon for Easter Tuesday, proclaiming Christ's greeting of peace (John 20:19). Jesus stands 'in the midst' of His disciples, recalling His promise to be present where two or three gather (Matthew 18:20). The double Alleluia emphasizes the joy of this first appearance to the assembled Church on the evening of Resurrection day.

Prayer Text

LATINE
Stetit Jesus in medio discipulorum suorum, et dixit eis: Pax vobis, alleluja, alleluja.
ENGLISH
Jesus stood in the midst, and said to them: Peace be to you, alleluia, alleluia.

Liturgical Notes

NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Feria III infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Tuesday) - Lauds Benedictus
HORA
Lauds
TEMPVS
paschal
GENVS
Antiphon