The Angelus recalls the mystery of the Incarnation, when the Word was made flesh. It is traditionally prayed three times a day, at morning, noon, and evening.
The Prayer
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary…
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
R. Be it done unto me according to your 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 you, O Lord,
your grace into our hearts,
that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your 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.
When to Pray This Prayer
At 6 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. From Easter to Pentecost the Regina Caeli is prayed in its place.
About This Prayer
The Angelus has marked the Catholic day for centuries, often rung out by church bells calling the faithful to pause and pray.
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Text: traditional. Source: USCCB.