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BENEDICTUS MAGNIFICAT NUNC DIMITIS
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Anonymous (LkAnonymous (Lk--Acts written by the same person)Acts written by the same person)
Luke (Author by traditional attribution)Luke (Author by traditional attribution)
Greece or SyriaGreece or Syria
8585 95 AD95 AD
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Structure / Outline of Luke
PROLOGUE
INTRODUCTION: INFANCYNARRATIVE
JESUS MESSIANIC ACTION
(Galilee)
JESUS WAY TOTHE
ASCENSION (Jerusalem)
1:1-4
1:5-2:52
3:1-9:50
9:51 24:53
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Annunciationto Zechariah 1:5-23 Annunciationto Mary 1:26-38
Visitation 1:39-45Canticle: Magnificat 1:46-56
Elizabethconceives 1:24-25
Birth of Johnthe Baptist1:57-58 (short)
Birth of Jesus2:1-7 (long)
Annunciation to Shepherds 2:8-12
Canticle: Gloria 2:13-14
Shepherds Discovery 2:15-17
Response 2:18-20
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Circumcision of John
1:59-64 (Long)
Circumcision of Jesus
2:21 (Short)
John Growth- to wilderness
1:80
Jesus among the teachers 2:41-50
Jesus Growthingrace 2:52
Response 1:65-66
Canticle: Benedictus 1:67-79
Jesus to Temple
Presentation: Simeon 2:22-23
Canticle (Nunc Dimittis) 2:29-32
Simeons Prophecy 2:33-35
Annas Prophecy 2:36-38
Jesus-growth in grace 2:39-40
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AllstandduringtheAllstandduringthe
Magnificat, BenedictusandMagnificat, Benedictusand
Nunc DimittisNunc Dimittis
Allmakeasign ofthecrossatAllmakeasign ofthecrossat
thestart ofthe Magnificat,thestart ofthe Magnificat,
Benedictusand Nunc Dimittis.Benedictusand Nunc Dimittis.
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The antiphons for the Canticles ofZechariah and of Mary are taken,
during Ordinary Time, from theProper of Seasons if they are giventhere; if not they are taken from the
current week and day of the psalter.- General Instruction of Liturgy of the Hours, 119
GILH
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Solemnities and feasts - Proper (if given)
- Common (if not)
Memorial - Common or current week (if
not given properantiphon)
GILH
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The gospel canticles of Zechariah,
of Mary and of Simeon are to betreated with the same solemnity and
dignity as are customary at the
proclamation of the gospel.- General Instruction of Liturgy of the Hours, 139
GILH
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Context ofthe Canticles
Whythetitle?
Structure/Outline
Keyword - Theology
Spirituality
Whythiscertaincanticle on
specifictimeinthe Litrugy?
Parting words
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BENEDICTUS
Why do we call theCanticle of Zechariah
Benedictus?
The Canticle of Zechariah has long
been called Benedictus, since the early
times, because its Latin translation
begins with the same word (BenedictusDominus Deus Israel). However, the
canticle was originally written in Greek
in the Gospel of Luke.
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MAGNIFICAT
MagnificatMagnificatisthe first word ofthesonginisthe first word ofthesongin
the Latin Vulgatetranslation ofthe Bible. Itthe Latin Vulgatetranslation ofthe Bible. It
isthelisthelatin for magnifies,the first word ofatin for magnifies,the first word of
thecanticle orpsalm of Maryexpressingthecanticle orpsalm of Maryexpressingher joyatbeingchosento bethemotherher joyatbeingchosento bethemother
of Jesus.of Jesus. Thenext wordsarethe words forThenext wordsarethe words for
"mysoul" and "the Lord." So,the firstline"mysoul" and "the Lord." So,the firstlinein Luke 1:46 reads, "Mysoulmagnifiesthein Luke 1:46 reads, "Mysoulmagnifiesthe
Lord" orin Latin,MagnificatanimameaLord" orin Latin,Magnificatanimamea
Dominum.Dominum.
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Nunc Dimittis
The beautiful hymn is
widely known as the Nuncdimittis after the first two
words of the Latin
translation, the Vulgate.
("Nunc dimittis servumtuum, Domine")-"Now thou
dost dismiss thy servant, O
Lord"
Whythetitle
Nunc Dimittis?
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Spirituality
Whythiscertaincanticle onspecifictimeinthe Litrugy?
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BENEDICTUS
Context:Benedictus was the song of
thanksgiving uttered by
Zechariah. This happened he
obeyed Gods instruction to
name the child John. Thus,
his punishment was lifted,
and he is free to speak. His
first words are in praise of
God. Zechariahs release from
muteness is expressed in
praise.
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MAGNIFICAT
The Magnificat is located in the firstThe Magnificat is located in the firstchapter of the gospel ofchapter of the gospel of Luke inLuke in
verses 46 to 55.verses 46 to 55. The context is thatThe context is that
Mary is visiting her cousin, Elizabeth,Mary is visiting her cousin, Elizabeth,who is pregnant with the future Johnwho is pregnant with the future Johnthe Baptist. When Mary comesthe Baptist. When Mary comes
close, Elizabeth feels John leap forclose, Elizabeth feels John leap for
joy inside of her. When Elizabethjoy inside of her. When Elizabethpraises Mary for her faith, Mary singspraises Mary for her faith, Mary sings
what is now known as thewhat is now known as theMagnificatMagnificatin response.in response.
Context:
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Nunc Dimittis
The hymn is contextualized during
Jesus presentation in the temple and
part of Lukes infancy narratives. The
temple in Jerusalem is the primary
setting of this particular event. For
the Jews, the temple of the Lord in
Jerusalem is their center of life. It
represented God and humanitycoming together. Yet, the people in
the temple were not aware that Jesus,
the One in whom God and humanity
reside was already present.
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Spirituality
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BENEDICTUSStructure:
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; He has
come
to his people and set them free (redeemed).
He has raised up for us a mighty savior,Born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old
that
he would save us from our enemiesfrom the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers
And to remember his holy covenant
First Section
Praising God for
his intervention in
human history and
its result
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BENEDICTUSStructure:
This was the oath he swore to our fatherAbraham:To set us free from the hands of our enemies,Free to worship him without fear,
Holy and righteous in his sightAll the days of our life.You, my child, shall be called the prophet ofthe Most High;For you will go before the Lord to prepare hisway,
To give his people knowledge of salvationBy the forgiveness of their sinsIn the tender compassion of our GodTo shine on those who dwell in darkness andthe shadow of death
And to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Second Section
Describes the
place of John B. in
the act of God and
the great day of
Gods people in
the coming of
Christ.
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BENEDICTUSStructure:
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;
He has come to his people and set
them free.He has raised up for us a mightysavior, (raised a horn for our salvation)Born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets hepromised of old thathe would save us from our enemies,
from the hands of all who hate us.
First
Strophe:
Introductory
Praise
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BENEDICTUSStructure:
He promised to show mercy toour fathersAnd to remember his holy
covenant.This was the oath he swore to ourfather Abraham:To set us free from the hands of
our enemies,Free to worship him without fear,Holy and righteous in his sightAll the days of our life.
Second Strophe:
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BENEDICTUSStructure:
You, my child, shall be called theprophet of the Most High;
For you will go before the Lord toprepare his way,To give his people knowledge ofsalvation
By the forgiveness of their sins
Lucan
Insertion
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BENEDICTUSStructure:
In the tender compassion of ourGod
The dawn from on high shallbreak upon us (come)To shine on those who dwell indarkness and the shadow of
deathAnd to guide our feet into theway of peace.
Conclusion
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MAGNIFICATStructure:Structure:
My soul proclaims the greatness of the
Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his
lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call
me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things forme,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him in
every generation.
Mary's
Gratitude
to God
Mary Praises
God for
His Power,
Holiness
and Mercy
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MAGNIFICATStructure:Structure:
He has shown the strength of his arm,
he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their
thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Mary
compares
the Lot of the
Humble
and the Proud
Mary TellsUs that
God Keeps
His Promises
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Nunc Dimittis
Lord, now you let your
servant go in peace;
Your word has been fulfilled:
my own eyes have seen the salvation
which you have prepared in the sight of
every people
a light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel
Personal
salvation
Dynamic movement:
encompassing from
personal to
Others
Jews have priority, but
salvation is there just
much for Gentiles as
for Jews: Parallel
beneficiaries of
salvation
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Keywords - Theology
Spirituality
Whythiscertaincanticle onspecifictimeinthe Litrugy?
Parting words
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BENEDICTUS
Keywords
BlessedCome/visited
Horn
Prophets
PromisedCovenant
Save
Prophet of the Most High
Forgiveness
Dawn (anatol/rising sun)
Darkness and shadow ofdeath
Peace
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BENEDICTUS
Theological leading to Spirituality
God, after so many centuries, visited his people
and revealed himself to them in saving acts.
Salvation from the guilt and power of sin
God has fulfilled his promise from of old.
The tender compassion (love) of God is for his
people is the reason why all these are made
possible.
Those who dwell in darkness and the shadow ofdeath are given hope for a bright light will shine
upon us to show us the way so that we can reach
our destination safely where we can have rest and
peace.
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BENEDICTUS
The ultimate aim of redemption from the
forces of sin and darkness is that for God
to be worshiped by the godly without fear.All this was accomplished when the Father
sent us his only Begotten Son.
But somebody would have to prepare the
way for the Son that is why John theBaptist, the prophet of the Most High,
heralded the coming of Christ. He made
our salvation known by the forgiveness
of sins.
Theological leading to Spirituality
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BENEDICTUS
As God enters human historicity, He is also
entering our humanity. He wishes to dwellin us for good that is why we ought to have
the best place we can offer him in our
hearts.
In this case, the spirituality of waiting is
highlighted.
He gives according to our needs.
Theological leading to Spirituality
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BENEDICTUS
THEOLOGY
The Benedictus is a Christological hymn since it
concerns the Messiah. It describes themessianic salvation entirely in OT terms without
appealing to any event in Jesus life. Here, we
are hearing a Christian Christology that did not
require and perhaps had not yet acquired aparticularly Christian vocabulary wherein
Jewish believers expressed themselves entirely
in the language of their ancestors.
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MAGNIFICAT
InIn thethe Magnificat,Magnificat, wewe beginbegin withwith MarysMarys gratitudegratitudeindicatingindicating thatthat herher soulsoul adores,adores, praises,praises, andand honorshonors thethe
LordLord.. TheThe stressstress isis alwaysalways onon thethe LordLord.. HavingHaving said,said, MyMy
soulsoul proclaimsproclaims thethe greatnessgreatness ofof thethe Lord,Lord, MaryMary immediatelyimmediately
adds,adds, AndAnd mymy spiritspirit rejoicesrejoices inin GodGod mymy SaviorSavior.. JoyJoy
followsfollows onon praisingpraising GodGod..MaryMary alsoalso knewknew byby whosewhose favorfavor sheshe waswas thusthus
blessedblessed.. TheThe onlyonly reasonreason whywhy MaryMary became,became, underunder God,God, thethe
MotherMother ofof GodGod isis becausebecause sheshe waswas soso profoundlyprofoundly awareaware ofof
beingbeing thethe servantservant ofof thethe LordLord.. SoSo endsends thethe firstfirst partpart ofof thethe
MagnificatMagnificat..
THEOLOGYTHEOLOGY1.Mary's Gratitude to God
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MAGNIFICAT
LetLet usus examineexamine ourour consciencesconsciences onon howhow seldomseldom wewepraisepraise GodGod.. WeWe maymay thinkthink ofof our our humanhuman desiredesire forfor
honorhonor andand medalsmedals;; our our searchsearch forfor statusstatus andand leisureleisure;;
andand allall thethe selfishselfish pleasurespleasures forfor personalpersonal famefame andand
gloryglory..
GodGod reallyreally wantswants usus toto bebe happyhappy.. HeHe wantswants usus toto rejoicerejoice
inin Him,Him, butbut onon HisHis conditionsconditions:: inin doingdoing HisHis WillWill andand notnot
thethe worldsworlds oror thethe evilevil spiritsspirits oror asas our our naturalnatural
inclinationsinclinations urgeurge.. WhatWhat aa lielie toto thinkthink thatthat joyjoy isis foundfound inin
ourour selfself willwill.. HellHell waswas bornborn ofof thatthat mythmyth..
PASTORALPASTORAL
SIGNIFICANCE:SIGNIFICANCE:1.Mary's Gratitude to God
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MAGNIFICAT
How is Gods Power? He is Powerful because He can doHow is Gods Power? He is Powerful because He can do
whatever He wills. Perhaps the clearest sign of our being justwhatever He wills. Perhaps the clearest sign of our being just
creatures, is the distance that separates what we want to do fromcreatures, is the distance that separates what we want to do fromwhat we can do. He had only to will our souls into existence andwhat we can do. He had only to will our souls into existence and
we were made, existing only because God wills it. Withdrawing Hiswe were made, existing only because God wills it. Withdrawing His
Will, we would be absolutely nothing again.Will, we would be absolutely nothing again.
How is Gods Holiness? He is Holy because He is WhollyHow is Gods Holiness? He is Holy because He is Wholly
Other. He alone must be; He alone cannot not be. Everything else,Other. He alone must be; He alone cannot not be. Everything else,
including ourselves, need not be. He is utterly unworldly. Godincluding ourselves, need not be. He is utterly unworldly. God
does not need the world, even though there would be no worlddoes not need the world, even though there would be no world
without Himwithout Him
How is GodsMercy? God isMerciful for He loves theHow is GodsMercy? God isMerciful for He loves the
sinner even as He hates the sin. His mercy is boundless and Hissinner even as He hates the sin. His mercy is boundless and His
kindness towards the weak and fallen is common.kindness towards the weak and fallen is common.
THEOLOGYTHEOLOGY2.Mary Praises God for His Power,Holiness andMercy
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MAGNIFICAT
a. On the Almighty Goda. On the Almighty God: In our day when power is the: In our day when power is the
slogan inspiring fear into peoples hearts, we have toslogan inspiring fear into peoples hearts, we have to
keep our balance. We are not to be impressed bykeep our balance. We are not to be impressed by
human power nor do we fear what any human being canhuman power nor do we fear what any human being can
do to us. The One We adore is the only One we fear,do to us. The One We adore is the only One we fear,
God Almighty. As long as He is with us, who can do usGod Almighty. As long as He is with us, who can do us
harm? He will be with us all the days of our life. Weharm? He will be with us all the days of our life. Wehave infinity at our disposal, provided we have humilityhave infinity at our disposal, provided we have humility
and the honesty to acknowledge that God alone has theand the honesty to acknowledge that God alone has the
right to tell us what to do. No wonder the saints wereright to tell us what to do. No wonder the saints were
so powerful; they had Almighty power at their disposal.so powerful; they had Almighty power at their disposal.
PastoralP
astoralSignificanceSignificance2.Mary Praises God for His Power,
Holiness andMercy
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MAGNIFICAT
b. On the Holy Godb. On the Holy God: We realize that the unworldly: We realize that the unworldly
are not preoccupied with things of time and space,are not preoccupied with things of time and space,
but have their minds and hearts on eternity. Suchbut have their minds and hearts on eternity. Such
persons are not enamored of this world, becausepersons are not enamored of this world, because
they know the values of this world and all itsthey know the values of this world and all its
vanities will soon pass away. Let us ask our Lordvanities will soon pass away. Let us ask our Lord
to enlighten us as to what it means to be unworldly.to enlighten us as to what it means to be unworldly.
c. On the Merciful Godc. On the Merciful God: Let us remember that: Let us remember that
though we have sinned deeply and often, Godthough we have sinned deeply and often, God
loves us still. His love is greater than our sin.loves us still. His love is greater than our sin.
PastoralP
astoralSignificanceSignificance2.Mary Praises God for His Power,
Holiness andMercy
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MAGNIFICAT
MaryMary comparescompares thethe lotlot of of thethe humblehumble andand thethe
proudproud.. CompareCompare thesethese statementsstatements:: HeHe hashasscatteredscattered thethe proud,proud, HeHe hashas putput downdown thethe
mighty,mighty, HeHe hashas sentsent thethe richrich awayaway emptyempty toto HeHe
hashas exaltedexalted thethe lowly,lowly, HeHe hashas filledfilled thethe hungryhungry
withwith goodgood thingsthings.. ItIt isis notnot soso muchmuch MaryMary tellingtelling usus
thesethese things,things, butbut JesusJesus inin her her wombwomb isis speakingspeaking
throughthrough HisHis MothersMothers lipslips.. WhenWhen HeHe waswas olderolder andand
beganbegan HisHis publicpublic ministry,ministry, thisthis isis almostalmost thethe themetheme
ofof HisHis GospelsGospels.. GodGod exaltsexalts thethe humblehumble;; HeHe
humbleshumbles thethe proudproud..
THEOLOGYTHEOLOGY3.Mary Compares the Lot of the HumbleAnd the Proud
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MAGNIFICAT
WeWe areare inclinedinclined toto taketake thisthis tootoo mechanicallymechanically
andand mistakenlymistakenly thatthat thisthis rewardreward ofof thethe humblehumbleandand retributionretribution ofof thethe proudproud alwaysalways takestakes placeplace
regularlyregularly inin ourour liveslives.. SadlySadly butbut obviouslyobviously thethe
proudproud getget prouderprouder andand areare exaltedexalted.. ThatThat isis whywhy
ourour faithfaith inin HeavenHeaven andand HellHell isis strengthenedstrengthenedwhenwhen wewe readread thethe Magnificat,Magnificat, andand wewe areare
assuredassured ofof whatwhat GodGod eventuallyeventually doesdoes.. HeavenHeaven
isis thethe glorificationglorification ofof humility,humility, andand hellhell isis thethe
humiliationhumiliation ofof pridepride..
PastoralPastoral
SignificanceSignificance3.Mary Compares the Lot of the Humble
And the Proud
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MAGNIFICAT
MaryMary tellstells usus thatthat GodGod keepskeeps HisHis promisespromises.. HisHis
faithfulnessfaithfulness inin thethe faceface ofof thethe disloyaltydisloyalty ofof thethe JewishJewish
peoplepeople overover thethe centuriescenturies beforebefore ChristChrist isis hardlyhardly
crediblecredible.. WeWe rereadreread thethe OldOld TestamentTestament.. ItIt tellstells ofof oneone
drearydreary failurefailure afterafter anotheranother ofof theirtheir failurefailure toto livelive upup toto
thethe CovenantCovenant thatthat YahwehYahweh hadhad mademade withwith themthem;; theythey
constantlyconstantly relapsedrelapsed intointo idolatryidolatry andand resistedresisted GodsGodscommandscommands.. Yet,Yet, afterafter theirtheir infidelity,infidelity, murderingmurdering theirtheir
Prophets,Prophets, ignoringignoring YahwehsYahwehs lawslaws andand resistingresisting HisHis
Will,Will, therethere waswas neverthelessnevertheless aa CovenantCovenant betweenbetween
YahwehYahweh andand HisHis peoplepeople..
THEOLOGYTHEOLOGY4.MaryTells us that God Keeps HisPromises
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MAGNIFICAT
GodGod doesdoes notnot failfail usus eveneven whenwhen wewe failfail
HimHim.. HowHow wewe needneed thisthis reassurance,reassurance, thatthatinin spitespite ofof our our infidelities,infidelities, GodGod willwill notnot
abandonabandon usus.. WeWe mustmust remainremain sereneserene andand
calmcalm andand nevernever allowallow ourselvesourselves toto bebe
discourageddiscouraged.. God,God, ourour God,God, isis aa faithfulfaithful
GodGod..
PastoralPastoral
SignificanceSignificance4.MaryTells us that God Keeps His
Promises
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Nunc Dimittis
Servant ----------------- go in peaceWord ----------------- Fulfilled
Eyes ----------------- have seen the salvation
In the sight of every people
Light ----------------- to the nations
Glory ---------------- of Israel
Keywords
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Nunc Dimittis
Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Son of God has
been brought to the Temple. Simeon, filled with
the Holy Spirit saw Jesus and recognized him as
the Messiah promised to him by God. Jesus is the
Lords salvation promised to Simeon. Simeon
has been instructed to wait for the Anointed one
before he could depart and now he is holding the
Child in his arms, the redemption of God incarnate
in Christ Jesus.
Theology
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Nunc Dimittis
Gods salvation is one that He has preparedbefore all peopleand therefore it will be
observed not by a few pious persons, or by the
nation of Israel only, but by all peoples.
Everyone will see the work of redemption .Theplan of salvation embraces all mankind.
Theology
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Nunc Dimittis
The people of Israel and the nations are envelopedin spiritual darkness, but the deliverance brought by God
in Christ is there to dissipate the darkness. In the place of
this darkness, which is the symbol of ignorance, sin and
misery, this redemption will bring to all nations light, the
symbol of life, growth, knowledge, and happiness. Then
the nations will realize what glorious privileges God has
granted to Israel in the course of the centuries, but
especially through the birth of Jesus from their midst.
Theology
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Nunc Dimittis
Jesus is the consolation of Simeon, his personalsalvation, and so he can retire (die) in peace for
Gods promise has been fulfilled. But Jesus is
also a light of revelation to the Gentiles. Jesus is
for all the people, even Gentiles. He is salvationmeant for everyone. Through Simeons witness
Jesus now shone as a light which would extend
revelation to the Gentiles and glorify Gods people
Israel.
Theology
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BENEDICTUS
SpiritualityIn the Benedictus, we see the waiting andfulfillment of Gods promises in Jesus. John the
Baptists role, on the other hand, is emphasized. He
has a special role to play in the divine plan of salvation to be wrought in Christ. Whenever we
meditate on this canticle we relive the story of Israel
and its expectations. We who also believe that this
story is encapsulated in Jesus and thoseexpectations are fulfilled in him. And because of this,
we praise God in the language of Israel when we
recite the Benedictus. Let us meditate on the words
we utter everytime we sing/recite this canticle.
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BENEDICTUSPastoral
Significance The sense of liberation here should not mean
so political. Above all, this should be taken
chiefly in a spiritual sense (cf. v. 77-80).
In this canticle, we can realize that God and
humans sometimes work at cross-purposes
but what God wills reaches accomplishment in
the end.
God never fails to fulfill his promise in the right
time.
The spirituality of waiting
God gives what really fits us.
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MAGNIFICAT
Spirituality
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Nunc Dimittis
Waiting in Hope: UnwaveringTrust in Gods Promise-
Simeon lived only for the appearing of Christ, of salvation,of God. His example reminds us to live for God. Thats a
clich but it means something profound. To exist, to
continue, to breathe, to eat and to sleep just so you can see
what God does next He hasnt seen how theM
essiahwill save, but he has seen the Savior. God had given him
his word that he would not die until he had seen the Lords
Messiah. God kept his promise. And this is the great hope
for all of us, as well. When we see our salvation in Jesus
we are able to face death without fear.
Spirituality
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Nunc Dimittis
Surrender to the Lord: Peace-Seeing the salvation of God
gives us a peace that comes from knowing that we can facedeath without fear; a peace that allows us to live into Gods
purposes for our lives; a peace that leads us to grateful
praise and joy; a peace that means we can rest from
searching for God because God has brought us from death
to life. Peace is not having our dreams come true. Peace isseeing Gods promises come true. Like Simeon, you have
been led here today by Gods Holy Spirit. Like Simeon, as
you embrace Jesus ask the Lord to dismiss you with the
peace you need. Jesus was there for Simeon. Hes there for
you.
Spirituality
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Whythiscertaincanticle onspecifictimeinthe Litrugy?
Parting words
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BENEDICTUS
Specific timeIt is because of the nature of the song
or canticle. It is a song of thanksgiving for
the coming of the Redeemer. It is a hymn
of praise which celebrates Gods
redemption through Jesus. Some biblical
scholars say that the allusion to Christscoming under the figure of the rising sun
had also some influence on its adoption.
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MAGNIFICAT
Specific Time
TheThe MagnificatMagnificat isis stillstill waitingwaiting forfor thethe
comingcoming ofof thethe Saviour,Saviour, JesusJesus ChristChristwhowho isis thethe SunSun ofof JusticeJustice.. InIn here,here,
thethe promisepromise fulfilmentfulfilment hashas notnot beenbeen
fulfilledfulfilled.. TheThe peoplepeople ofof IsraelIsrael areare stillstillwaitingwaiting forfor thethe arrivalarrival ofof Jesus,Jesus, thethe
MessiahMessiah..
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Nunc Dimittis
The ancient ofce of Compline derives its
name from a Latin word meaning completion(completorium). It is above all a service of
quietness and reection before rest at the end of
the day. It is most effective when the ending is
indeed an ending, without additions, conversationor noise. If there is an address, or business to be
done, it should come rst. If the service is in
church, those present depart in silence; if at home,
they go quietly to bed.
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Nunc Dimittis
The final act of the Office is the singing of the Song
of Simeon (Nunc dimittis), with its message of release andrest. It is accompanied by an antiphon which applies its
meaning specifically to night prayers. Guide us waking, O
Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with
Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.T
he Nunc dimittisis the traditional Christian bedtime canticle and forms a
fitting conclusion to the Office, which ends with a dismissal
and with the Officiant giving a simple, familial,
nonsacerdotal blessing which asks God to bless us and
keep us throughout the night.
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Structure/Outline
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Whythiscertaincanticle onspecifictimeinthe Litrugy?
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E E CT S
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Wendell Allan Marinay, OSA
MAGNIFICAT
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In the light of the Magnificat:In the light of the Magnificat:
may we learn the Virgin Marys quietmay we learn the Virgin Marys quiet
peacefulness and childlike confidence inpeacefulness and childlike confidence in
her Son, Jesus.her Son, Jesus. May we realize to trust Christ, especiallyMay we realize to trust Christ, especially
when things seem to go wrong; to believewhen things seem to go wrong; to believe
in Him as Mary did, that the promises Hein Him as Mary did, that the promises He
makes to us will be fulfilled;makes to us will be fulfilled; and never to worry or be sad but alwaysand never to worry or be sad but always
rejoice like Mary, in God, her Savior andrejoice like Mary, in God, her Savior and
ours, her beloved Son and our dearestours, her beloved Son and our dearest
Lord. Amen.Lord. Amen.
Parting words
MAGNIFICAT
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Parting words
Aimark Asor, OSA
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Nunc Dimittis
Parting words
Robert Lee Lingo, OSA
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