Evening Vespers: The Magnificat Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
π Historical & Biblical Origin: Vespers (Lucernarium, Evening Evening Praise) is recited at twilight as the lamps are lit, singing Mary's revolutionary hymn of praise from the Visitation (Luke 1:46-55), proclaiming God's mercy to the poor and humble.
π―οΈ Liturgical Setting & Posture: Stand facing the window or domestic altar as evening falls. Make the Sign of the Cross at the words: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord."
Opening:
V. O God, come to my assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Magnificat - Luke 1:46-55):
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;
for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He has remembered His promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Evening Collect:
Stay with us, Lord, for it is almost evening and the day is now far spent. Be our light in the darkness, our solace in solitude, and our companion on the road of life. For Thou livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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