DIVINUM OFFICIUM Responsory

Responsorium II - Nocturn I

Passion Sunday, Nocturn I, Responsory 2

This second responsory for Passion Sunday continues Psalm 25:9 (Vulgate): 'Destroy not my soul with the wicked, nor my life with bloody men.' The responsories of Passion Sunday progressively develop the theme of Christ's suffering amid enemies. The repetition and meditation characteristic of the responsory form allows deep penetration of the Passion's meaning.

LATINE
R. Ne perdas cum impiis, Deus, animam meam: * Et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam.
V. Ne perdideris me cum iniquitatem operantibus.
R. Et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam.
ENGLISH
R. Ne perdas cum impiis, Deus, animam meam: * Et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam.
V. Ne perdideris me cum iniquitatem operantibus.
R. Et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam.
NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Passion Sunday, Nocturn I, Responsory 2
HORA
Matins
TEMPVS
passiontide
GENVS
Responsory