v. Deus, ✠ in adiutórium meum inténde.
v. O God, come to my assistance;
r. Dómine, ad adiuvándum me festína.
r. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc et semper, et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Allelúia.
Hymnus
Magnis prophétæ vócibus veníre Christum núntiant, lætæ salútis prævia, qua nos redémit, grátia.
With mighty voice the prophets cry: “The coming of the Christ is nigh!” His path made straight by saving grace Through which he has redeemed our race.
Hinc mane nostrum prómicat et corda læta exæstuant, cum vox fidélis pérsonat prænuntiátrix glóriæ.
So, here our morning glimmers bright, And hearts brim over with delight At hearing such a voice resound Which heralds glory all around.
Advéntus hic primus fuit, puníre quo non sæculum venit, sed ulcus térgere, salvándo quod períerat.
This Advent was his sacred birth; He did not come to doom the earth, But rather wounds to bind and mend By saving what was lost through sin.
At nos secúndus præmonet adésse Christum iánuis, sanctis corónas réddere cælíque regna pándere.
The second Advent we await When Christ will stand before the gate To open heaven's blest domain And crown the saints to share his reign.
Ætérna lux promíttitur sidúsque salvans prómitur; iam nos iubar præfúlgidum ad ius vocat cæléstium.
Eternal splendor is made known; The saving star has clearly shone. Already heaven's brilliant light Is calling us to what is right.
Te, Christe, solum quǽrimus vidére, sicut es Deus, ut perpes hæc sit vísio perénne laudis cánticum. Amen.
You, Christ, alone we strive to see, Resplendent in divinity; Give us this vision all our days, And grant an endless song of praise.
Ant. 1. Sancti tui exsúltent, Dómine, intrántes in tabernáculum tuum.
Ant. 1. Thy saints exult, Lord, as they enter Thy tent.
Psalmus 131 (132)
Psalm 131 (132)
Divina promissa domui David data
Divine promise given to the house of David.
Dabit illi Dominus Deus sedem David patris eius (Lc 1, 32).
The Lord God gave David his father's throne (Lk 1:32).
I
I
Meménto, Dómine, David * et omnis mansuetúdinis eius,
Keep in remembrance, O Lord, David, and all his meekness,
quia iurávit Dómino, * votum vovit Poténti Iacob:
for he swore this oath unto the Lord, this vow unto the Mighty One of Jacob:
Non introíbo in tabernáculum domus meæ, * non ascéndam in lectum strati mei,
"I will not enter the tent where I dwell, nor will I climb on the bed where I rest;
non dabo somnum óculis meis * et palpebris meis dormitatiónem,
I will not give sleep to my eyes, nor drowsiness to my eyelids,
donec invéniam locum Dómino, * tabernáculum Poténti Iacob.
until such time as I have found a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob. »
Ecce audívimus eam esse in Ephratha, * invénimus eam in campis Iaar.
Behold, we heard, that [the ark] is in Ephrata; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
Ingrediámur in tabernáculum eius, * adorémus ad scabéllum pedum eius. -
Let us go to His tent, let us worship the stool of His feet.
Surge, Dómine, in réquiem tuam, * tu et arca fortitúdinis tuæ.
Arise, Lord, in Thy rest, Thou and the ark of Thy majesty!
Sacerdótes tui induántur iustítiam, * et sancti tui exsúltent.
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints shout for joy.
Propter David servum tuum * non avértas féáciem christi tui.
For David's sake, thy servant, do not reject the face of him whom thou hast anointed.
Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen.
Ant. Sancti tui exsúltent, Dómine, intrántes in tabernáculum tuum.
Ant. Thy saints exult, Lord, as they enter Thy tent.
Ant. 2. Elégit Dóminus Sion in habitatiónem sibi.
Ant. 2. The Lord has chosen Zion as his dwelling place.
II
II
Iurávit Dóminus David veritátem * et non recédet ab ea:
The Lord swore the truth to David, and He shall not depart from it:
«De fructu ventris tui * ponam super sedem tuam.
I will set up on thy throne the fruit of thy womb.
Si custodíerint fílii tui testaméntum meum * et testimónia mea, quæ docébo eos,
If thy children keep My covenant and the precepts that I will teach them,
fílii eórum usque in sæculum * sedébunt super sedem tuam».
and their sons will sit on thy throne forevermore.
Quóniam elégit Dóminus Sion, * desiderávit eam in habitatiónem sibi:
For the Lord has chosen Zion; He chose her for His home.
«Hæc réquies mea in sǽculum sǽculi; * hic habitábo, quóniam desiderávi eam.
This is the place of My rest forevermore; I will dwell there, for I have desired it.
Cibária eius benedícens benedícam, * páuperes eius saturábo pánibus.
By blessing I will bless his provisions; I will fill his poor with bread.
Sacerdótes eius índuam salutári, * et sancti eius exsultatióne exsultábunt.
I will clothe his priests with salvation, and his saints will rejoice with exultation.
Illic germináre fáciam cornu David, * parábo lucérnam christo meo.
There I will cause the power of David to sprout; I will prepare a lamp for him whom I have anointed.
Inimícos eius índuam confusióne, * super ipsum autem efflorébit diadéma eius».
I will put His enemies to shame; but My Holiness will bloom his diadem.
Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen.
Ant. Elégit Dóminus Sion in habitatiónem sibi.
Ant. The Lord has chosen Zion as his dwelling place.
Ant. 3. Dedit ei Dóminus potestátem et honórem et regnum, et omnes pópuli ipsi sérvient.
Ant. 3. Unto the Lord was given dominion, glory and kingdom, and all peoples served Him.
Canticum (Ap 11, 17-18; 12, 10 b-12 a)
Canticle (Rev 11:17-18; 12:10 b-12 a)
De iudicio Dei
God's judgment
Grátias ágimus tibi, * Dómine Deus omnípotens,
We thank Thou, Lord, God of the universe,
qui es et qui eras, * quia accepísti virtútem tuam magnam et regnásti.
Thou who are, Thou who were, for Thou tookest hold of Thy great power and reigned.
Et irátæ sunt gentes, * et advénit ira tua, et tempus mortuórum iudicári,
The people were angry, so Thy wrath has come and the time of judgment for the dead,
et réddere mercédem servis tuis prophétis et sanctis * et timéntibus nomen tuum, pusíllis et magnis.
time to reward Thy servants, the saints, the prophets, those who fear Thy name, the small and the great.
Nunc facta est salus et virtus et regnum Dei nostri * et potéstas Christi eius,
Now here is the salvation and the kingdom and the power of our God, this is the power of His Christ,
quia proiéctus est accusátor fratrum nostrórum, * qui accusábat illos ante conspéctum Dei nostri die ac nocte.
for the accuser of our brethren is rejected, who accused them day and night before our God.
Et ipsi vicérunt illum propter sánguinem Agni * et propter verbum testimónii sui;
They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb by the word of which they were witnesses;
et non dilexérunt ánimam suam * usque ad mortem.
renouncing the love of themselves, even unto the point of death.
Proptérea lætámini, cæli * et qui habitátis in eis.
For this reason, wherefore rejoice, O heavens, and thou who dwell in heaven.
Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen.
Ant. Dedit ei Dóminus potestátem et honórem et regnum, et omnes pópuli ipsi sérvient.
Ant. Unto the Lord was given dominion, glory and kingdom, and all peoples served Him.
Lectio brevis (Iac 5, 7-8. 9b)
Patiéntes estóte, fratres, usque ad advéntum Dómini. Ecce agrícola exspectat pretiósum fructum terræ, patiénter ferens donec accípiat imbrem temporáneum et serótinum. Patiéntes estóte et vos, confirmáte corda vestra, quóniam advéntus Dómini appropinquávit. Ecce iudex ante iánuam assístit.
Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth: patiently bearing till he receive the early and latter rain. Be you therefore also patient, and strengthen your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Responsorium breve
r. Veni ad liberándum nos, * Dómine Deus virtútum. Veni. v. Osténde fáciem tuam, et salvi érimus. * Dómine Deus virtútum. Glória Patri. Veni.
r. Come and set us free, * Lord, God of strength. Come unto us. v. Show us Thy face, and we shall be saved, * Lord, God of strength. Glory unto the Father. Come unto us.
Ant. Lætámini cum Ierúsalem, et exsultáte in ea, omnes qui dilígitis eam, in ætérnum.
Ant. Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her sake, all thou who love her, for ever and ever.
Canticum Evangelicum (Lc 1, 46-55)
Exultatio animæ in Domino
Magníficat ✠ * ánima mea Dóminum,
et exsultávit spíritus meus * in Deo salvatóre meo,
quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ. * Ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generationes,
quia fecit mihi magna, qui potens est, * et sanctum nomen eius,
et misericórdia eius in progénies et progénies * timéntibus eum.
Fecit poténtiam in bráchio suo, * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui;
depósuit poténtes de sede * et exaltávit húmiles;
esuriéntes implévit bonis * et dívites dimísit inánes.
Suscépit Israel púerum suum, * recordátus misericórdiæ,
sicut locútus est ad patres nostros, * Abraham et sémini eius in sǽcula.
Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, and ever shall be. Amen.
Ant. Lætámini cum Ierúsalem, et exsultáte in ea, omnes qui dilígitis eam, in ætérnum.
Ant. Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her sake, all thou who love her, for ever and ever.
Preces
Fratres caríssimi, Christum, lucem magnam, implorémus, quam prophétæ habitántibus in umbra mortis promisérunt, et acclamémus:
Dearest brethren, let us implore Christ, great light, whom the prophets promised to those who dwell in the shadow of death, and let us acclaim:
Veni, Dómine Iesu.
Come, Lord Jesus.
O Verbum Dei, quod ab inítio ómnia creásti, et in novíssimis diébus natúram
nostram assumpsísti,
nostram assumpsísti,
O Word of God, who created all things from the beginning and who, in the last days, assumed our nature,
— veni et salva nos a morte.
- come and save us from death.
Lumen verum, omnem hóminem illúminans,
True light, illuminating all mankind,
— veni et díssipa ténebras ignorántiæ nostræ.
- come and dispel the darkness of our ignorance.
Fili unigénite, qui es in sinu Patris,
Only begotten Son, who art in the bosom of the Father,
— veni et enárra nobis benevoléntiam Dei.
- come and show us God's good will.
Christe Iesu, qui ut Fílius hóminis ad nos venísti,
Christ Jesus, who came amongst us as the Son of Man,
— te recipiéntes fílios Dei éffice.
- may we become sons of God by receiving Thou.
Qui áperis portas ómnium cárcerum,
Thou who open the doors of all prisons,
— in cenáculum nuptiárum eos admítte, qui ad iánuas mendícant.
- admit into the wedding hall those who beg at Thy gates.
Pater noster
Pater noster, qui es in cælis:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
sanctificétur nomen tuum;
Hallowed be thy name.
advéniat regnum tuum;
Thy kingdom come.
fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo et in terra.
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Panem nostrum cotidiánum da nobis hódie;
Give us this day our daily bread.
et dimítte nobis débita nostra,
And forgive us our trespasses,
sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris;
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem;
and do not abandon us in trial;
sed líbera nos a malo.
But deliver us from evil.
Postea dicitur immediate et sine orémus oratio propria, cum conclusione longiore.
After this the proper prayer is said straightway and without "Let us pray", with the long conclusion.
Grátias tibi, Dómine, transácto diéi cursu deférimus, tuámque misericórdiam súpplices implorámus, ut, quæ per fragilitátem carnis contráximus, benígnus ignóscas. Per Dóminum.
We thank Thou, Lord, as the day draws to a close, and humbly implore Thy mercy, that Thou may behold kindly upon what we have achieved in the frailty of our flesh.
Dóminus vobíscum.
The Lord be with thee.
r. Et cum spíritu tuo.
r. And with thy spirit.
Benedícat vos omnípotens Deus, Pater, ✠ et Fílius, et Spíritus Sanctus.
May God Almighty bless thee, the Father, ✠ and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
r. Amen.
r. Amen.
Vel alia formula benedictionis, sicut in Missa.
Or another formula of blessing, as at Mass.
Et si fit dimissio, sequitur invitatio:
And if we make a referral, we add the invitation:
v. Ite in pace. r. Deo grátias.
v. Go in peace. r. Let us give thanks to God.
Absente sacerdote vel diacono, et in recitatione a solo, sic concluditur:
In the absence of a deacon or a priest, and in the recitation alone, it is concluded thus:
Dóminus nos benedícat, et ab omni malo deféndat, et ad vitam perdúcat ætérnam. r. Amen.
May the Lord bless us, forbid us from all evil, and bring us to eternal life. r. Amen.
The translations proposed here have the sole purpose of a better understanding of the Latin text. They are not to be used in place of the official translations in the liturgy in the vernacular.
