DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Benedictus - Feria V Paschae

Feria V infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Thursday) - Lauds Benedictus

The Benedictus antiphon for Easter Thursday, describing Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb (John 20:11-12). Her weeping contrasts with the Easter joy, yet her persistence in seeking the Lord leads to the first resurrection appearance. The two angels in white recall the witnesses at the Ascension (Acts 1:10), framing the Paschal mystery.

LATINE
Maria stabat ad monumentum plorans, et vidit duos Angelos in albis, sedentes, et sudarium quod fuerat super caput Jesu, alleluja.
ENGLISH
But Mary stood at the sepulchre weeping, and she saw two Angels in white, sitting, And the napkin that had been about the head of Jesus, alleluia.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Feria V infra Octavam Paschae (Easter Thursday) - Lauds Benedictus
HORA
Lauds
TEMPVS
paschal
GENVS
Antiphon