DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Magnificat

Feria IV post Dominicam I Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

The Baptist's testimony about one mightier coming after him (Mark 1:7) shapes Wednesday Vespers. The unworthiness to loose sandal straps expresses humility before Christ's greatness. John's self-abasement models Advent's preparatory spirit.

LATINE
Veniet fortior me post me, cujus non sum dignus solvere corrigiam calceamentorum.
ENGLISH
There shall come after me one mightier than I, the lachet of whose shoes I am not worthy to loose.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Feria IV post Dominicam I Adventus - Vespers Magnificat
HORA
Vespers
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Antiphon