DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Magnificat

Feria II post Dominicam III Adventus - Vespers Magnificat

"Beatam me dicent omnes generationes" (All generations shall call me blessed) quotes the Magnificat itself (Luke 1:48). This reflexive antiphon prepares for the canticle's proclamation. God's regard for His handmaid's lowliness grounds her eternal blessedness.

LATINE
Beatam me dicent omnes generationes, quia ancillam humilem respexit Deus.
ENGLISH
All generations shall call me blessed, for God hath regarded the lowliness of his hand-maiden.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Feria II post Dominicam III Adventus - Vespers Magnificat
HORA
Vespers
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Antiphon