Antiphona 3 ad Laudes
In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Lauds Antiphon 3
About This Prayer
"Crastina die delebitur iniquitas terrae" (Tomorrow the earth's iniquity shall be blotted out) presents Christmas as cosmic redemption. The Saviour reigning over us marks the new era's inauguration. The Vigil's penitential character yields to tomorrow's salvation.
Prayer Text
LATINE
Crastina die delebitur iniquitas terrae: et regnabit super nos Salvator mundi.
ENGLISH
On the morrow the sins of the earth shall be washed away, and the Saviour of the world will be our King.
Liturgical Notes
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
In Vigilia Nativitatis Domini - Lauds Antiphon 3
HORA
Lauds
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Antiphon