The Angelus
Join Catholics worldwide in this ancient prayer commemorating the Incarnation, traditionally prayed at dawn, noon, and sunset.
Traditional Prayer Times
6:00 AM
Morning
Dawn Prayer
12:00 PM
Noon
Midday Prayer
Selected
6:00 PM
Evening
Sunset Prayer
Angelus Audio Prayer
Listen to the traditional Angelus prayer for 12:00 PM
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About the Angelus
The Angelus is a Catholic devotion commemorating the Incarnation. It is traditionally recited three times daily: at 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM. The devotion consists of three biblical verses describing the mystery of the Incarnation, each followed by a Hail Mary, and concluding with a prayer.
The practice originated in medieval times and was encouraged by various popes. The ringing of the Angelus bell serves as a call to prayer and a reminder of God's love made manifest in the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.