Nov 22, 2025 · The Rorate Mass is a liturgical Marian celebration for the season of Advent. In the Rorate Mass, the faithful join the expectant Virgin Mother as they prepare for Christmas.

6 days ago · The Rorate Mass originated in the Middle Ages as one of the many Advent devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to the modern liturgical theologian Adam Adolf, in, “The …

4 days ago · The Rorate tradition began around the 13th century during a surge of devotion to her. The white vestments honor her sinlessness and virginity, and the readings are taken from …

" Rorate caeli " or " Rorate coeli " ('Drop down, ye heavens') are the opening words of Isaiah 45:8 in the Vulgate. The text appears at several points in the Christian liturgy of the Western …

Dec 14, 2025 · The Rorate Mass is a votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the Traditional Latin Mass (the Extraordinary Form), it uses special Marian prayers and readings …

3 days ago · This special votive Mass for the Blessed Mother is called the Rorate Caeli Mass. Its name is Latin for “Drop down, ye heavens,” which is the beginning of the liturgy’s Introit, Isaiah …

5 days ago · The Rorate Caeli Mass, also called the Rorate Mass for short, is a predawn candlelight Mass celebrating the Annunciation as we join Mary in awaiting the light of Christ to …

Dec 14, 2025 · The ancient Rorate Caeli Mass highlights Mary’s role and Christ’s coming light.

Dec 14, 2025 · The ancient liturgy of the Rorate Caeli Advent Mass honors the Blessed Virgin Mary through a Mass celebrated at dawn, in complete darkness, and lit only by candles, which …

Within this liturgical season, there is a little-known yet profoundly beautiful tradition: the Rorate Caeli Mass. Celebrated in honor of the Virgin Mary and held at dawn, illuminated only by …