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Responsorium III - Nocturn I

Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn I, Responsory 3

This responsory for Laetare Sunday draws from Psalm 44:3 (Vulgate): 'Thou art beautiful above the sons of men; grace is poured abroad in thy lips.' This messianic psalm, traditionally applied to Christ the Bridegroom, offers a vision of divine beauty that sustains the faithful through Lenten discipline. Its placement on Laetare Sunday emphasizes the joy amid penance.

LATINE
R. Speciosus forma prae filiis hominum: * Diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis.
V. Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum: dico ego opera mea regi.
R. Diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis.
ENGLISH
R. Speciosus forma prae filiis hominum: * Diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis.
V. Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum: dico ego opera mea regi.
R. Diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare), Nocturn I, Responsory 3
HORA
Matins
TEMPVS
lent
GENVS
Responsory