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 Advent at Lauds in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus

Feria II post Dominicam IV Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

Week IV Monday announces the Lord's call to repentance as the kingdom of heaven approaches (Matt 3:2, 4:17). The Baptist and Jesus share this proclamation. The alleluia suffix marks Christmas's proximity. Final Advent days compress John's ministry into daily texts.

LATINE

Dicit Dominus: Poenitentiam agite: appropinquavit enim regnum caelorum, alleluja.

ENGLISH

Thus saith the Lord, Repent ye, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand, alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Feria II post Dominicam IV Adventus - Lauds Benedictus

HORA

Lauds

TEMPVS

advent

GENVS

Antiphon

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