Angelus Angelus The Angelus (; Latin for "angel") is a Catholic devotion commemorating the Incarnation. As with many Catholic prayers, the name "Angelus" is derived from its incipit—the first few words of the text: "Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariæ" ("The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary"). The devotion is practised by reciting as versicle and response three Biblical verses narrating the mystery, alternating with the prayer "Hail Mary". The Angelus exemplifies a species of prayers called the "prayer of the devotee". The devotion was traditionally recited in Roman Catholic churches, convents, and monasteries three times daily: 6:00 am, noon, and 6:00
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast a keynote speaker in the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 assemblies. Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke delivered the keynote address at the 2009 prayer breakfast, which also featured Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia as guest speaker. House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke at the 2016 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast event. National Catholic Prayer Breakfast The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast is an annual event that takes place in Washington, D.C. It was created in response to Pope John Paul II's call for a new evangelization. It was established in 2004 and its "founding circle" members included Joseph Cella, Leonard Leo, and Rick Santorum,