"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us."

The Angelus is a cherished Catholic devotion that commemorates the moment the Angel Gabriel announced to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she would conceive and bear the Son of God. Through Mary's humble "yes," the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

Traditionally prayed at 6:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., the Angelus invites us to pause throughout the day, reflect on the mystery of the Incarnation, and renew our gratitude for God's plan of salvation.

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us."
— John 1:14

The Angelus is traditionally prayed three times each day:

• 🌅 Morning (6:00 a.m.)
• ☀️ Noon (12:00 p.m.)
• 🌇 Evening (6:00 p.m.)

During the Easter season, the Angelus is replaced by the Regina Caeli, a joyful prayer celebrating Christ's Resurrection.

℣. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
℟. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary...

℣. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
℟. Be it done unto me according to thy word.

Hail Mary...

℣. And the Word was made flesh.
℟. And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary...

℣. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
℟. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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.

In the midst of a busy day, the Angelus gently calls us to pause and remember that God entered human history through the humble "yes" of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Each time we pray it, we renew our own desire to respond to God's will with faith, trust, and obedience.

May the Angelus remind us that Christ is present in every moment of our day, inviting us to follow Him with hearts open to His grace.

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