The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.

In my homilies this weekend, I recommend the use of the Angelus prayer. Traditionally it is said in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. You will find it in many Catholic prayer books. Here it is for those who are unfamiliar with it:

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 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.

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