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 ascension at None in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Versicle

Versicle after the brief response at None in Ascensiontide.

A versicle and response at None during Ascension. These brief exchanges punctuate the Office with dialogue between celebrant and choir.

LATINE

V. Dominus in caelo. Alleluia. R. Paravit sedem suam. Alleluia.

ENGLISH

V. The Lord in heaven. Alleluia. R. Hath prepared his throne. Alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Versicle after the brief response at None in Ascensiontide.

HORA

None

TEMPVS

ascension

GENVS

Versicle