Antiphona ad Benedictus
Pentecost Ember Days - Sat
About This Prayer
The Benedictus antiphon for Pentecost Ember Saturday, celebrating the charity of God poured forth through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). This final day of the Pentecost Octave (ending after None) marks the conclusion of Paschaltide. The Ember Saturday vigil traditionally included ordinations, conferring the Spirit for sacred ministry.
Prayer Text
LATINE
Caritas Dei diffusa est in cordibus nostris, per inhabitantem Spiritum ejus in nobis, alleluia.
ENGLISH
The charity of God is poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Ghost, who is given to us, alleluia.
Liturgical Notes
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Pentecost Ember Days - Sat
HORA
Lauds
TEMPVS
paschal
GENVS
Antiphon