Responsorium VII - Nocturn III
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 1
About This Prayer
"Radix Jesse" (Root of Jesse) from Isaias 11:10 presents the Messiah as arising to judge nations. The Gentiles will hope in Him and His name will be glorious. The verse's reference to David's throne and eternal reign echoes the Annunciation (Luke 1:32-33), connecting prophecy to Gospel fulfillment. This text became the O Radix Jesse antiphon of December 19.
Prayer Text
LATINE
R. Radix Jesse, qui exsurget judicare gentes, * In eum gentes sperabunt: et erit nomen ejus gloriosum.
V. Dabit ei Dominus sedem David patris ejus, et regnabit in aeternum.
R. In eum gentes sperabunt: et erit nomen ejus gloriosum.
V. Dabit ei Dominus sedem David patris ejus, et regnabit in aeternum.
R. In eum gentes sperabunt: et erit nomen ejus gloriosum.
ENGLISH
R. Radix Jesse, qui exsurget judicare gentes, * In eum gentes sperabunt: et erit nomen ejus gloriosum.
V. Dabit ei Dominus sedem David patris ejus, et regnabit in aeternum.
R. In eum gentes sperabunt: et erit nomen ejus gloriosum.
V. Dabit ei Dominus sedem David patris ejus, et regnabit in aeternum.
R. In eum gentes sperabunt: et erit nomen ejus gloriosum.
Liturgical Notes
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 1
HORA
Matins
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Responsory