The Angelus

Marian Prayers

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,

R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace,

The Lord is with Thee;

Blessed art thou among women,

And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

Pray for us sinners,

Now and at the hour of our death. Amen

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.

R. Be it done unto me according to thy word.

Hail Mary...

V. And the Word was made Flesh.

R. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary...

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:

Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

📜History

The Angelus is a Catholic devotion commemorating the Incarnation. It consists of three verses with responses, each followed by a Hail Mary, and concludes with a prayer. Traditionally, it is prayed at 6:00 AM, noon, and 6:00 PM, marked by the ringing of the Angelus bell.

🕊️How to Pray

  1. The Angelus is traditionally prayed at 6:00 AM, noon, and 6:00 PM
  2. Begin with the Sign of the Cross
  3. Pray the verses and responses, followed by the Hail Mary
  4. Conclude with the final prayer and the Sign of the Cross
  5. Consider kneeling during the final prayer (except on Sundays and during Easter)
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