above: Annunciation, Russian icon written in 15th
century, found in Tret'Jakov Gallery, Moscow.
The
Angelus
The Angel of the Lord announced unto Mary,
and she conceived by the Holy Ghost.
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.
Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.
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.
And the Word was made flesh; and dwelt among us.
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. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we made be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts: that as
we have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ announced by the message
of an angel to the Virgin Mary, so by his Xcross
and passion we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection. Through
the same Christ our Lord. Amen.