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Daily Prayers

Angelus

A traditional devotion that recalls the Incarnation, usually prayed morning, noon, and evening.

Prayer Text

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

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

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

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. 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.

How To Pray This

The Angelus is traditionally prayed at morning, noon, and evening, especially outside the Easter season.

  1. Pray the versicle and response, followed by a Hail Mary, three times.
  2. End with the closing prayer and a quiet moment of gratitude for the Incarnation.

Prayer FAQs

When is the Angelus usually prayed?
Traditionally it is prayed morning, noon, and evening.
Why is the Angelus important?
It keeps the mystery of the Incarnation close to daily life and invites frequent recollection of Christ's coming.