Glory to God in the highest. And on earth peace to men of good will. We praise You. We bless You. We adore you. We glorify You. We give You thanks for Your great glory. O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father almighty. O Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-begotten Son. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father: you Who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. You Who take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. You Who sit at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are holy. You alone are the Lord. You alone, O Jesus Christ, are most high. Together with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
History of The Gloria
The Gloria is a Catholic prayer of praise and adoration. It is a hymn of joy and thanksgiving that is used in many Catholic liturgies, including the Mass, the Liturgy of the Hours, and other special occasions. The prayer has its roots in the early Church and has been used in various forms throughout Christian history.
The earliest versions of the Gloria were likely inspired by the canticles found in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. They were sung or recited during early Christian liturgies as a way of expressing praise and worship to God.
The form of the Gloria that is used in the Catholic Church today is based on the hymns sung by early Christian communities in Rome. It has undergone several revisions throughout history, with the current form dating back to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s.
Today, the Gloria is an essential part of the Catholic liturgy and is used in many different settings. It is a prayer of praise and thanksgiving that acknowledges the greatness of God and his love for all of humanity. Through its words, Catholics express their gratitude for the gift of salvation and their desire to honor God with every aspect of their lives.