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 Ordinary Time at Sext in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Chapter

Gal. 6:2. Used at Sext on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

A short Scripture reading (chapter) at Sext during Ordinary Time. The chapter provides the scriptural foundation for the hour's prayers.

SCRIPTVRA

Galatians 6:2

LATINE

Alter alterius onera portate, et sic adimplebitis legem Christi. R. Deo gratias.

ENGLISH

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so you shall fulfil the law of Christ. R. Thanks be to God.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Gal. 6:2. Used at Sext on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

HORA

Sext

TEMPVS

ordinary

GENVS

Chapter