Angelus

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary;
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
R. Be it done unto me according to thy word.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

V. And the Word was made flesh;
R. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

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. Amen.

About the Angelus

The Angelus devotion dates back to medieval France (11th–12th centuries) and commemorates the mystery of the Incarnation. Traditionally prayed three times daily—at dawn, noon, and dusk—it recalls the Annunciation when Gabriel announced Christ’s coming and Mary’s fiat. Church bells toll the “Angelus bell” to call the faithful to prayer, uniting Catholics worldwide in meditation on God becoming man.

By marking the hours with this prayer, believers sanctify their day, deepen their relationship with Mary and Christ, and receive the grace to live in obedience to God’s will. Popes and saints have recommended the Angelus as a powerful means of protection, spiritual renewal, and intimate communion with the mysteries of our salvation.