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 Eastertide at Vespers in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Magnificat

Monday of Rogation Days

The Magnificat antiphon for Rogation Monday Vespers: 'The Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me, and have believed' (John 16:27). This assurance of the Father's love encourages confidence in the Rogation Days' petitions. Those who love Christ share in the Father's love.

LATINE

Ipse enim Pater amat vos, quia vos me amastis, et credidistis, alleluia.

ENGLISH

For the Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me, and have believed, alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Monday of Rogation Days

HORA

Vespers

TEMPVS

paschal

GENVS

Antiphon

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