Responsorium VIII - Nocturn III
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 2
About This Prayer
"Virgo Israel, revertere" (Virgin Israel, return) from Jeremias 31:21-22 addresses the people as a virgin summoned back to her cities. The question "How long wilt thou turn away in grief?" expresses divine longing for reconciliation. The verse's "everlasting love" (caritate perpetua) reveals the Father's heart, drawing His people with merciful attraction.
Prayer Text
LATINE
R. Virgo Israel, revertere ad civitates tuas: * Usquequo dolens averteris?
V. In caritate perpetua dilexi te: ideo attraxi te, miserans.
R. Usquequo dolens averteris?
V. In caritate perpetua dilexi te: ideo attraxi te, miserans.
R. Usquequo dolens averteris?
ENGLISH
R. Virgo Israel, revertere ad civitates tuas: * Usquequo dolens averteris?
V. In caritate perpetua dilexi te: ideo attraxi te, miserans.
R. Usquequo dolens averteris?
V. In caritate perpetua dilexi te: ideo attraxi te, miserans.
R. Usquequo dolens averteris?
Liturgical Notes
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Nocturn III, Responsory 2
HORA
Matins
TEMPVS
advent
GENVS
Responsory