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 Christmastide at Terce in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Versicle

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Christmastide.

A versicle and response at Terce during Christmastide. These brief exchanges punctuate the Office with dialogue between celebrant and choir.

LATINE

V. Ipse invocabit me. Alleluia. R. Pater meus es tu. Alleluia.

ENGLISH

V. He shall cry out to me. Alleluia. R. Thou art my Father. Alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Versicle after the brief response at Terce in Christmastide.

HORA

Terce

TEMPVS

christmas

GENVS

Versicle