This guide explains how to pray the Angelus. It can be prayed every day, traditionally at morning, noon, and evening. The Pope commonly leads it on Sundays from Saint Peter's Square.
When to Pray the Angelus
The Angelus is traditionally prayed at noon, though its times have varied through history and it has also been prayed at sunrise and sunset.
How to Pray the Angelus
Although the Holy Father often prays it in Latin, it may be prayed in your own language. The Angelus recalls the Annunciation and invites daily meditation.
It is prayed in alternating voices, with a Hail Mary after each response.
Begin:
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 your 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 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. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Conclude with three Glory Be prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a powerful prayer to the Virgin Mary?
The Hail Mary is the best-known Marian prayer. The Hail Holy Queen, Magnificat, and prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe are also beloved devotions that have consoled the faithful for centuries.
How do you pray the complete Hail Mary?
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.
Which Marian devotion is most associated with miracles?
All titles of the Virgin Mary honor the same Mother of God. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fatima, Mount Carmel, and Lourdes are among the devotions widely venerated for intercessions attributed to Mary.