DIVINUM OFFICIUM Antiphon

Antiphona ad Magnificat I Vesp. - Dominica Pentecostes

Dominica Pentecostes - I Vespers Magnificat

About This Prayer

The First Vespers Magnificat antiphon for Pentecost Sunday, quoting Christ's promise: 'I will not leave you orphans' (John 14:18). The coming of the Paraclete fulfills this promise, as the Spirit makes Christ present to the Church. The triple Alleluia celebrates the Father, Son, and Spirit.

Prayer Text

LATINE
Non vos relinquam orphanos, alleluja: vado et venio ad vos, alleluja: et gaudebit cor vestrum, alleluja.
ENGLISH
I will not leave you orphans, alleluia: I go away, and I come unto you, alleluia: and your heart shall rejoice, alleluia.

Liturgical Notes

NOTA
FONS
Breviarium Romanum (1962)
USUS
Dominica Pentecostes - I Vespers Magnificat
HORA
Vespers
TEMPVS
paschal
GENVS
Antiphon