20/07/2026
The Angelus is a traditional Catholic prayer commemorating the Incarnation, in which believers reflect on the mystery of God becoming human. Named after its Latin opening, "The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary".
How it is Prayed
The Angelus consists of three alternating versicles and responses focusing on the Incarnation, each followed by a Hail Mary, and concludes with a concluding prayer. Full text on image
Practice and Custom
Traditionally, the prayer is marked by the "Angelus bell" at 6:00 a.m., noon, and 6:00 p.m., calling Catholics to pause for a brief moment of reflection