The Angelus is a traditional Catholic devotion commemorating the Incarnation — the moment the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive Jesus by the Holy Spirit, and Mary gave her consent (Luke 1:26-38). It is prayed three times daily: at 6:00 AM, noon, and 6:00 PM, traditionally signaled by the ringing of church bells. The prayer consists of three versicles and responses, each followed by a Hail Mary, and concluding with a prayer. The versicles are: 'The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived of the Holy Spirit' / 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done unto me according to your word' / 'And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.' During the Easter season (from Easter Sunday to Pentecost), the Angelus is replaced by the Regina Caeli ('Queen of Heaven'), a joyful antiphon celebrating the Resurrection. The Angelus has been prayed since at least the 13th century and was strongly promoted by various popes. It is a beautiful way to sanctify the rhythm of the day and recall the central mystery of Christianity: God becoming man.