As a fairly easy Anglican one is inclined to think that we have moved on, but sadly no. Arianism is one of those that seems to rear it's ugly head with unrelenting frequency.
I am very grateful that somewhere along the line I committed to rote the Angelus. It has been part of my devotional life for about 40 years now. I think it helps to keep me on the straight and narrow. I share it here, as I say it, for anyone else it may help.
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The Angel of the Lord brought tidings unto Mary
Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus
Blessed are you among women and blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
The word became Flesh
Blessed are you among women and blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.Pray for us, Oh Holy Mother of God
And she conceived by the Holy Spirit
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with youBlessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Behold I am the handmaid of the LordPray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Let it be to me according to your word
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with youBlessed are you among women and blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of GodPray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
And dwelt among us
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with youBlessed are you among women and blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus
Holy Mary Mother of GodPray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
Almighty God, pour you grace into our hearts, that as we have known the incarnation of you Son, Jesus Christ, by the message of an angel, so by his +cross and passion we may be brought to the glory of his resurrection, through the same Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.My prayers are with all who read this. May the feast of the incarnation bring you joy and peace in believing.
