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 ascension at Sext in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Versicle

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Ascensiontide.

A versicle and response at Sext during Ascension. These brief exchanges punctuate the Office with dialogue between celebrant and choir.

LATINE

V. Ascendo ad Patrem meum, et Patrem vestrum. Alleluia. R. Deum meum, et Deum vestrum. Alleluia.

ENGLISH

V. I ascend to my Father, and to your Father. Alleluia. R. To my God, and your God. Alleluia.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Versicle after the brief response at Sext in Ascensiontide.

HORA

Sext

TEMPVS

ascension

GENVS

Versicle