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INTROIT Ps. 118.75, 120.
I KNOW, O Lord, that thy judgments are equity, and in thy truth thou hast humbled me: pierce thou my flesh with thy fear, I am afraid of thy judgments. Ps. 118.1. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the law of the Lord. V. Glory be.
COLLECT
Shed thy light upon the hearts of thy faithful people, O merciful God, and through the glorious prayers of blessed Elizabeth, grant that we may despise wordly success and find our joy in heavenly consolation. Through.
Commemoration: St. Pontianus
Look forgivingly on thy flock, Eternal Shepherd, and keep it in thy constant protection, by the intercession of blessed Pontianus, thy Martyr and Pope, whom thou didst constitute chief shepherd of the whole Church. Through.
LESSON Prov. 31.10-31.
Who shall find a valiant woman? far, and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her. The heart of her husband trusteth in her, and he shall have no need of spoils. She will render him good, and not evil all the days of her life. She hath sought wool and flax, and hath wrought by the counsel of her hands. She is like the merchant's ship, she bringeth her bread from afar. And she hath risen in the night, and given a prey to her household, and victuals to her maidens. She hath considered a field, and bought it: with the fruit of her hands she hath planted a vineyard. She hath girded her loins with strength, and hath strengthened her arm. She hath tasted, and seen that her traffic is good: her lamp shall not be put out in the night. She hath put out her hand to strong things, and her fingers have taken hold of the spindle. She hath opened her hand to the needy, and stretched out her hands to the poor. She shall not fear for her house in the cold of snow: for all her domestics are clothed with double gar-ments. She hath made for herself clothing of tapestry: fine linen, and purple, is her covering. Her husband is honourable in the gates, when he sitteth among the senators of the land. She made fine linen, and sold it, and delivered a girdle to the Chanaanite. Strength and beauty are her clothing, and she shall laugh in the latter day. She hath opened her mouth to wisdom, and the law of clemency is on her tongue. She hath looked well on the paths of her house, and hath not eaten her bread idle. Her children rose up, and called her blessed: her husband, and he praised her. Many daughters have gathered together riches: thou hast surpassed them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: the woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands: and let her works praise her in the gates.
GRADUAL Ps. 44.3,5.
Grace is poured abroad in thy lips: therefore hath God blessed thee forever. Because of truth and meekness, and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.
Alleluia, alleluia . V. Ps. 44.5. With thy comeliness and thy beauty set out, proceed prosperously and reign. Alleluia.
OFFERTORY Ps. 44.3.
Grace is poured abroad in thy lips: therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.
SECRET
May this sacrifice of thy dedicated people be accepted by thee, O Lord, in honor of thy Saints: to whose merits we attribute the help afforded us in tribulation. Through.
Commemoration: St. Pontianus
We beseech thee, O Lord through the gifts which we have offered, in thy kindness enlighten thy Church: so that everywhere thy flock may prosper and her Shepherds by thy guidance be pleasing to thy Name. Through.
Communion Ps. 44.8.
Thou hast loved justice and hated iniquity. Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
POSTCOMMUNION
Thou hast filled thy household, O Lord, with holy gifts: do thou cherish us always, through the intercession of her whose festival we are keeping. Through.
Commemoration: St. Pontianus
Appeased by this Sacrifice, O Lord, in which thou hast nourished thy Church on heavenly food, do thou so guide her that she may be steered with a firm hand and, while enjoying more liberty, may persist in wholeness of faith. Through.
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