What is the Angelus and the Regina Caeli?
The Angelus is a traditional Catholic prayer recited three times daily (morning at 6:00 AM, noon, and evening at 6:00 PM) at the ringing of church bells, honoring the Incarnation of Jesus through the dialogue between the Archangel Gabriel and Mary. It features three versicles and Hail Marys concluding with a collect. During the Easter season, the Angelus is replaced by the joyful hymn 'Regina Caeli' (Queen of Heaven, Rejoice!), celebrating the Resurrection of Christ and Mary's maternal triumph.
Sources
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2673-2678
- Luke 1:26-38
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