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杏MAP导航 at Angelus: God surprises us with His presence

Ahead of the Angelus prayer on the feast of the Epiphany, 杏MAP导航 Francis reflects on the gifts God gives the Magi as they persevere in seeking His Son Jesus.

By Devin Watkins

杏MAP导航 Francis prayed the traditional Marian prayer of the Angelus on Friday, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, with pilgrims gathered in St. Peter鈥檚 Square.

In his remarks ahead of the Angelus, the 杏MAP导航 noted that the three Magi who sought the Child Jesus not only brought Him their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but also received three precious gifts from Him.

Stepping out of our comfort zones

God鈥檚 first gift to the Magi was 鈥渢he call鈥�, in which He employed their search and study of the stars to invite them to set out on a journey toward God鈥檚 Son.

杏MAP导航 Francis pointed out that they were 鈥渨ise and educated鈥� men whose fascination with what they did not know urged them to 鈥済o beyond鈥�.

鈥淲e are called not to be satisfied, to seek the Lord by stepping out of our comfort zone, journeying toward Him with others, immersing ourselves in reality. For God calls every day, here and now, in our world.鈥�

Discerning goal of life鈥檚 journey

The second gift the Magi received was the spirit of discernment. Since they sought a king, they met first with King Herod in Jerusalem.

Yet, they saw through his hunger for power and avoided the temptation he offered them to give up the newborn Messiah.

鈥淭hey knew how to distinguish between the goal of their journey and the temptations they found along the way,鈥� said the 杏MAP导航.

We, too, he added, must learn how to 鈥渞enounce what seduces鈥� and choose God鈥檚 ways through the gift of discernment.

Welcoming surprise of God鈥檚 presence

Next, God surprises the three Magi at the end of their lengthy journey.

They find a baby with His mother, even though they were seeking 鈥渁 powerful and prodigious Messiah鈥�.

Rather than thinking they made a mistake, the Magi know how to recognize Him, welcome God鈥檚 surprise, and adore Him.

鈥淲e are all inclined to seek greatness, but it is a gift to know how to truly find it鈥攖o know how to find greatness in the littleness that God loves.鈥�

Astounded by our gifts from God

In conclusion, 杏MAP导航 Francis urged everyone to recognize our call to discern God鈥檚 presence and enjoy His surprises.

鈥淭oday, it would be beautiful to remember these gifts which we have already received,鈥� he said, 鈥渢o think back to when we sensed God鈥檚 call in life; or even when, perhaps after quite a struggle, we succeeded in discerning His voice; or even still, of an unforgettable surprise He gave us, astounding us.鈥�

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06 January 2023, 12:07

The Angelus is a special prayer recited by Catholics three times a day, at 6am, noon, and 6pm and is accompanied by the ringing of the Angelus bell. The name comes from the Latin word for Angel and the prayer itself reminds us of how Jesus Christ assumed our human nature through the Mystery of the Incarnation.
The 杏MAP导航 recites the Angelus prayer in St Peter鈥檚 Square every Sunday at midday.
He also gives a brief reflection on the Gospel of the day and often comments on some issue of international concern. The 杏MAP导航鈥檚 words are broadcast all over the world on radio and television and widely shared on social media.
From Easter to Pentecost the Regina Coeli is prayed instead of the Angelus. This prayer commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and, like the Angelus, concludes with the recitation of the Gloria three times.

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Angelus

Angelus D贸mini nunti谩vit Mari忙.
Et conc茅pit de Sp铆ritu Sancto.
Ave Maria...

Ecce anc铆lla D贸mini.
Fiat mihi sec煤ndum verbum tuum.
Ave Maria...

Et Verbum caro factum est.
Et habit谩vit in nobis.
Ave Maria...

Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei g茅netrix.
Ut digni effici谩mur promissi贸nibus Christi.

翱谤茅尘耻蝉.
Gr谩tiam tuam, qu墙sumus, D贸mine,
m茅ntibus nostris infunde;
ut qui, 脕ngelo nunti谩nte, Christi F铆lii tui incarnati贸nem cogn贸vimus, per passi贸nem eius et crucem, ad resurrecti贸nis gl贸riam perduc谩mur. Per e煤ndem Christum D贸minum nostrum.

Amen.

Gloria Patri... (ter)
Requiem aeternam...

Benedictio Apostolica seu Papalis

Dominus vobiscum.Et cum spiritu tuo.
Sit nomen Benedicat vos omnipotens Deus,
Pa ter, et Fi lius, et Spiritus Sanctus.

Amen.

The Angelus Prayer

The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, etc...

Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
Be it done unto me according to Your Word.
Hail Mary, etc...

And the Word was made Flesh.
And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary, etc...

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 You, O Lord,
Your Grace into our hearts;
that as we have known the incarnation of Christ,
Your Son by the message of an angel,
so by His Passion and Cross
we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection.
Through the same Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

Glory be, etc鈥� (3 times)
Eternal rest鈥�

Apostolic Blessing

The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Now and forever.

Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Who has made Heaven and Earth.
May Almighty God bless you.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.