AGNUS DEI, QUI TOLLIS PECCATA MUNDI
NARRARE
A separate consequential prayer named, "The Agnus Dei," must be recited by the priest. This invocation is an important constituent, because it reminds us of the purpose of why Christ suffered. Also, this prayer reveals what humanity begs God for, or what they should constantly plead Him to give them. Which is mercy, and peace.
Without full awareness of this orison one will miss meditating on the mercy, and peace he, or she needs from God in order to repent from sin, and live a sanctified life. More importantly, if they are to receive the Eucharist during Mass. Although, it is beautiful, and bountiful to listen to the, "Agnus Dei," solely with reverence, your worship to God is aggrandized by understanding what your are hearing. If we speak to God in Latin--the Catholic Church's official consecrated language--with admiration, and it is reverential. Imagine the connection one can establish with their Christ through their faith, and ability to communicate in Latin. There have been times I have shed tears during Mass, and I know it is due to the awakened state I am in during this holy sacrifice.
Etymology
"Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi" is a Latin phrase that translates to "Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world."
- "Agnus" means "lamb."
- "Dei" means "of God."
- "Qui" means "who."
- "Tollis" means "take away" or "remove."
- "Peccata" means "sins."
- "Mundi" means "of the world."
This phrase is derived from Sacred Scripture, specifically from the New Testament, in the Gospel of John, where John the Baptist refers to Jesus as the "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29).
VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF THE SUNG AGNUS DEI IN THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS
Traditional Latin Mass: Sung Agnus Dei
AGNUS DEI, QUI TOLLIS PECCATA MUNDI
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