The Benedictus (also Song of Zechariah or Canticle of Zachary), given in Gospel of Luke 1:68–79, is one of the three canticles in the first two chapters of this Gospel, the other two being the …

Benedictus, New Testament hymn of praise and thanksgiving sung by Zechariah, a Jewish priest of the line of Aaron, on the occasion of the circumcision and naming of his son, St. John the …

Zechariah's Prophecy, commonly known as the Benedictus, is a significant canticle found in the Gospel of Luke, specifically in Luke 1:67-79. This prophetic hymn is uttered by Zechariah, the …

Nov 4, 2024 · Ancient and luminous, the Canticle of Zechariah (The Benedictus) stands as Catholicism’s treasured morning prayer, celebrating God’s promises and the daily dawn of …

Begin and end each day with Benedictus. Whether praying with the daily devotions or reflecting on the classic meditation of the day, you will be nourished and reaffirmed in your Faith.

It is believed to have been first introduced by St. Benedict (Beaume, I, 253). According to Durandus, the allusion to Christ's coming under the figure of the rising sun had also some …

Traditionally Matthew 21:9 has been given the Lat. title Benedictus Qui Venit, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” OT antecedents can be seen in Psalm 105; Micah 4:4; and …

The Benedictus was the song of thanksgiving uttered by Zachary on the occasion of the birth of his son, St. John the Baptist. It is Jewish in form, but Christian in sentiment.

The Benedictus is a central prayer in Traditional Catholic Morning Prayer and has been recited daily by monks, priests, and lay Catholics for centuries. Integrating it into your daily life aligns …

The first word of the Latin text of the Canticle of Zechariah, "Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel" ("Blessed be the Lord, God of Israel," Lk. 1:68 – 79). It may be divided into two parts.