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 Terce in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Chapter

1 John 4:16. Used at Terce on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

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

LATINE

Deus caritas est: et qui manet in caritate, in Deo manet, et Deus in eo. R. Deo gratias.

ENGLISH

God is charity: and he that abideth in charity, abideth in God, and God in him. R. Thanks be to God.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

1 John 4:16. Used at Terce on Sundays throughout the year (outside privileged seasons).

HORA

Terce

TEMPVS

ordinary

GENVS

Chapter