What is the source of this prayer?

This prayer comes from Breviarium Romanum (1962), the official liturgical book of the 1962 Roman Rite (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite).

When is this prayer used?

This prayer is used during Ordinary Time at None in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Versicle

Versicle after the brief response at None throughout the year.

A versicle and response at None during Ordinary Time. These brief exchanges punctuate the Office with dialogue between celebrant and choir.

LATINE

V. Ab occultis meis munda me, Domine. R. Et ab alienis parce servo tuo.

ENGLISH

V. From my secret sins cleanse me, O Lord. R. And from those of others spare thy servant.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Versicle after the brief response at None throughout the year.

HORA

None

TEMPVS

ordinary

GENVS

Versicle