Glory Be (Doxology)
The Glory Be, also called the Gloria Patri or Minor Doxology, is a brief prayer of praise to the Holy Trinity. Despite its brevity, it encapsulates the core of Catholic belief in the triune God and is one of the most frequently recited prayers in Catholic worship and devotion.
✝Prayer Text
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
⏰When to Pray
The Glory Be is prayed after each decade of the Rosary, at the end of each psalm in the Liturgy of the Hours, and whenever offering praise to the Holy Trinity. It is a perfect prayer of thanksgiving and adoration.
📖How to Pray
Pray the Glory Be as a moment of pure praise, pausing to acknowledge each Person of the Trinity. Use it as a transition between Rosary decades or as a spontaneous prayer of gratitude throughout the day.
📜Related Scripture
Matthew 28:19
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
Romans 11:36
“For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”
2 Corinthians 13:13
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.”
📚History & Background
This ancient doxology dates to the 2nd century and was used to affirm Trinitarian faith against early heresies like Arianism. The Council of Nicaea (325 AD) reinforced Trinitarian language, and this prayer became a standard part of the Divine Office and Rosary.
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