Double of the First Class with Non-privileged Octave – White
¶ The following Collects are used throughout the Octave of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.
OF SAINT MARY
COLLECT
GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord God, to us thy servants, that we may evermore enjoy health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin be delivered from present sorrow and attain everlasting happiness. (Through.)
SECRET
THROUGH thy clemency, O Lord, and by the intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin may this offering avail unto our prosperity and peace now and for evermore. (Through.)
POSTCOMMUNION
GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that having received these helps unto salvation we may everywhere be protected by the patronage of blessed Mary ever Virgin, in veneration of whom we have offered this sacrifice to thy majesty. (Through.)
AGAINST THE
PERSECUTORS OF THE CHURCH
COLLECT
GRACIOUSLY accept the prayers of thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, that, overcoming all hostility and error, she may serve thee in safety and freedom. (Through.)
SECRET
PROTECT us, we beseech thee, O Lord, who assist at thy mysteries, that holding fast to things divine, we may serve thee both in body and soul. (Through.)
POSTCOMMUNION
WE beseech thee, O Lord our God, that thou wouldst not allow to be exposed to human perils, those whom thou hast been pleased to make sharers of these divine mysteries. (Through.)
¶ Or else instead of the Prayers Against the Persecutors of the Church may be said the following prayers for the Pope.
FOR THE POPE
COLLECT
O GOD, the Shepherd and Ruler of all the faithful, look favorably upon thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over thy Church, grant we beseech thee, that by word and example, he may edify those over whom he is placed, and together with the flock entrusted to his care, may attain everlasting life.
SECRET
BE appeased, we beseech thee, O Lord, by our peace-offerings, and by thy constant protection, guide thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over thy Church.
POSTCOMMUNION
WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the reception of this divine sacrament, may protect us and always save and defend thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over thy Church, together with the flock entrusted to him.
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INTROIT Isa. 49.1,2
THE Lord hath called me by my name from the womb of my mother, and he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow. Ps. 91.2 It is good to give praise to the Lord, and to sing to thy name, O Most High. V. Glory be.
COLLECT
O GOD, who hast made this day worthy of honor by the birth of blessed John: grant to thy people the grace of spiritual joys, and direct the minds of all the faithful in the way of eternal salvation. Through.
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church
or For the Pope
LESSON Is. 49.1-3,5,6,7
GIVE ear, ye islands, and hearken, ye people from afar. The Lord hath called me from the womb, from the bowels of my mother he hath been mindful of my name. And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow: in his quiver he hath hidden me. And he said to me: Thou art my servant Israel, for in thee will I glory. And now saith the Lord, that formed me from the womb to be his servant: Behold I have given thee to be the light of the Gentiles, that thou mayest be My salvation even to the farthest part of the earth. Kings shall see and princes shall rise up, and adore for the Lord's sake, and for the Holy One of Israel, Who hath chosen thee.
GRADUAL Jer. 1.5,9
Before I formed thee in the bowels of thy mother, I knew thee: and before thou camest forth out of the womb, I sanctified thee. The Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth: and said to me.
Alleluia, alleluia. V. Luke 1.76. Thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest; thou shalt go before the Lord to prepare his ways. Alleluia.
+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (1.57-68)
NOW Elizabeth's full time of being delivered was come, and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had showed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called him by his father's name Zachary. And his mother answering, said: Not so; but he shall be called John. And they said to her: There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered. And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. And fear came upon all their neighbors; and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. And all they that had heard them laid them up in their heart, saying: What an one, think ye, shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zachary his father was filled with the Holy Ghost; and he prophesied, saying: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; because he hath visited and wrought the redemption of his people.
¶ The Creed is not said unless this feast falls on a Sunday. The Creed is also not said throughout the Octave, unless on a Sunday or otherwise appointed in the rubrics.
OFFERTORY Ps. 111.13
The just shall flourish like the palmtree; he shall grow up like a cedar of Libanus.
SECRET
WE heap our gifts upon thine altars, O Lord, as we celebrate with due honor the birthday of him who both proclaimed the coming of the Savior of the world and pointed him out when come, even our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son: Who liveth and reigneth.
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church
or For the Pope
COMMUNION Luke 1.76.
Thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways
POSTCOMMUNION
LET thy Church, O Lord, rejoice at the birth of blessed John the Baptist: through whom she came to know the Author of her own new birth, even our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, who liveth and reigneth.
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church
or For the Pope
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