What is the source of this prayer?

This prayer comes from Breviarium Romanum (1962), the official liturgical book of the 1962 Roman Rite (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite).

When is this prayer used?

This prayer is used during Advent at Lauds in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus

Advent Ember Days - Wed

This Benedictus antiphon for Ember Wednesday of Advent recounts the Annunciation from Luke 1:26-27. The Advent Ember Days (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday of the third week) were observed with fasting and special Masses featuring multiple readings. This antiphon sets the Marian focus for Wednesday's liturgy, emphasizing Mary's virginal espousal to Joseph as the context for the angel's mission.

LATINE

Missus est Gabriel Angelus ad Mariam Virginem desponsatam Joseph.

ENGLISH

The Angel Gabriel was sent to Mary, a virgin espoused to Joseph.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Advent Ember Days - Wed

HORA

Lauds

TEMPVS

advent

GENVS

Antiphon

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