1 September 2014 - Saint Giles, Abbot (Commemoration of the Twelve Holy Brethren, Martyrs)

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INTROIT Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom and his tongue shall speak judgement: the law of his God is in his heart. Ps. 36.1. Be not emulous of evildoers: nor envy them that work iniquity. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

May the intercession of blessed Giles the Abbot commend us unto thee, we beseech thee, O Lord: so that what we cannot acquire by any merits of our own, we may obtain by his patronage. Through.

Commemoration:
Of the Twelve Holy Brothers

May the crown of these holy brothers, thy Martyrs, bring you to us, O Lord: may it give increase of virtue to us who believe, and by their manifold prayers bring us consolation. Through.

LESSON Ecclus. 45.1-6.

Beloved of God, and men: whose memory is in benediction. He made him like the saints in glory, and magnified him in the fear of his enemies, and with his words he made prodigies to cease. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him commandments in the sight of his people, and shewed him his glory. He sanctified him in his faith, and meekness, and chose him out of all flesh. For he heard him, and his voice, and brought him into a cloud. And he gave him commandments before his face, and a law of life and instruction.

GRADUAL Ps. 20.4-5.

Lord, thou hast prevented him with blessings of sweetness: thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones. V.: He asked life of thee, and thou hast given him length of days for ever and ever.

Alleluia, alleluia. V.: Ps. 91.13. The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (19.27-29)

At that time, Peter said to Jesus: Behold we have left all things, and have followed thee: what therefore shall we have? And Jesus said to them: Amen, I say to you, that you, who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the seat of his majesty, you also shall sit on twelve seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my Name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.

OFFERTORY Ps. 20.3-4.

Thou hast given him his heart's desire, O Lord, and hast not withholden from him the will of his lips: Thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones.

SECRET

May the holy Abbot, Giles, we beseech thee, O Lord, pray that the sacrifices laid upon the sacred altars may avail for our salvation. Through.

Commemoration: Of the Twelve Holy Brothers

In commemoration of thy holy martyrs. O Lord, we devoutly engage in thy mysteries, by which may our help and our joy alike increase. Through.

Communion Luke 12.42.

The faithful and wise servant,
whom his lord setteth over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION

May the pleading of blessed Giles, thy Abbot, for us, as well as the reception of thy Sacrament, protect us, O Lord, that we may both share in the glory of his works and receive the help of his intercession. Through.

Commemoration: Of the Twelve Holy Brothers

We, thy suppliants, who are refreshed with heavenly food and drink, beseech thee, O our God, that we may be fortified by the prayers of him in whose commemoration we have partaken of these gifts. Through.

31 August 2014 - Saint Raymond Nonnatus, Confessor (Eleventh Sunday after Trinity)

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INTROIT Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom and his tongue shall speak judgement: the law of his God is in his heart. Ps. 36.1. Be not emulous of evildoers: nor envy them that work iniquity. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who didst by thy grace make blessed Raymond, thy Confessor, work wonders in redeeming thy faithful from bondage among the infidels: grant we beseech thee, by his intercession, that being loosed from the bondage of our sins, we may be at liberty to do consistently what pleases thee. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity XI

O almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee worthy and laudable service: grant unto us, we beseech thee, that we may run without stumbling towards the attainment of thy promises. Through.

LESSON Ecclus. 31.8-11.

Blessed is the man that is found without blemish, and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures. Who is he, and we will praise him? For he hath done wonderful things in his life. Who hath been tried thereby, and made perfect, he shall have glory everlasting: he that could have transgressed, and hath not transgressed: and could do evil things, and hath not done them: therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the Church of the Saints shall declare his alms.

GRADUAL Ps. 91.13,14.

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus in the house of the Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia. V.: James 1.12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (12.35-40)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Let your loins be girt, and lamps burning in your hands. And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh, shall find watching. Amen I say to you, that he will gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and passing will minister unto them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. But this know ye, that if the householder did know at what hour the thief would come, he would surely watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken open. Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of Man will come.

The Creed is said for the Sunday.

OFFERTORY Ps. 88.25.

My truth and my mercy shall be with him, and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET

In memory of thy Saints, O Lord, we offer thee the sacrifice of praise, by which we trust to be freed from both present and future evil. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity XI

Graciously look upon the Sacrifices, we beseech thee, O Lord, which we present upon thine altar: that while they obtain pardon for us, they may give honor to thy Name. Through.

Communion Matt. 24.46-47.

Blessed is that servant, whom when his lord cometh he shall find watching: amen I say to you, he shall place him over all his goods.

POSTCOMMUNION

Refreshed by meat and drink from heaven, O God, we humbly entreat thee, that we may be protected by the prayers of him in whose memory we have partaken. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity XI

May the holy reception of this Mystery, we beseech thee, O Lord, quicken us: and may it win for us both pardon and protection. Through.

30 August 2014 - Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin (Commemoration of Saints Felix and Adauctus, Martyrs)

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INTROIT 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. Ps. 44.2. My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak my words to the King. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O Almighty God, the Giver of all good gifts, who didst will that blessed Rose, bedewed with thy heavenly graces, should blossom forth in the Indies as a lovely flower of virginity and patience: grant to us thy servants so to run in the odor of her sweetness that we may be found worthy to become sweet savor of Christ: Who with thee livest and reignest Through.

Commemoration: Of Sts. Felix and Adauctus

We humbly entreat thy Majesty, O Lord, that as thou dost give us continual joy in the commemoration of thy Saints, so thou wouldst evermore defend us in view of their prayers. Through.

LESSON II Cor. 10.17-18; 11.1-2.

Brethren: He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. For not he who commendeth himself is approved: but he, whom God commendeth. Would to God you could bear with some little of my folly! But do bear with me. For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God. For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Gradual Ps. 44.5,15,16.

With thy comelieness and thy beauty set out, proceed pros-perously and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. After her shall virgins be brought to the King: her neighbors shall be brought to thee with gladness. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (25.1-13)

At that time: Jesus said this parable unto his disciples: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride. And five of them were foolish and five wise. But the five foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them. But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps. And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh. Go ye forth to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell and buy for yourselves. Now whilst they went to buy the bridegroom came: and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage. And the door was shut. But at last came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not. Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.

OFFERTORY Ps. 44.10.

The daughters of the King are in thine honor, the queen stood on thy right hand in gilded clothing, surrounded with variety.

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: Of Sts. Felix and Adauctus

Have regard, O Lord, to the offerings of thy people, and while they celebrate this Sacrifice in honor of thy Saints, may they know that it availeth unto their own salvation. Through.

Communion Matt. 25.4, 6.

The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with the lamps: and at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh: go ye forth to meet Christ the Lord.

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: Of Sts. Felix and Adauctus

We who are filled with thy holy gifts, beseech thee, O Lord, that by the intercession of thy Saints, we may ever continue in thanksgiving for them. Through.

29 August 2014 - The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (Commemoration of St. Sabina, Martyr)

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INTROIT Ps. 118.46-47

I spoke of thy testimonies before kings, and I was not ashamed; I meditated also on thy commandments, which I loved exceedingly. 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

May the holy festival of thy forerunner and martyr, John the Baptist, we beseech thee, O Lord, afford us help unto salvation. Who livest and reignest.

Commemoration: Of St. Sabina

O God, who among the other marvels of thy power, hast granted even to the weaker sex the victory of martyrdom: mercifully grant that we who celebrate the heavenly birthday of blessed Sabina, thy Martyr, may, by her example, draw nearer to thee. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Jer. 1.17-19

In those days: The word of the Lord came to me, saying: Gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak to Juda all that I command thee. By not afraid in their presence; for I will make thee not to fear their countenance. For behold I have made thee this day a fortified city, and a pillar of iron, and a wall of brass, over all the land, to the king of Juda, to the princes thereof and to the priests, and to the people of the land. And they shall fight against thee, and shall not prevail: for I am with thee, saith the Lord, to deliver thee.

GRADUAL Ps. 91.13,14

The just shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus in the house of the Lord. To show forth thy mercy in the morning, and thy truth in the night.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Os. 14.6. The just shall spring as the lily, and flourish for ever before the Lord. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Mark (6.17-29)

At that time: Herod sent and apprehended John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother, because he had married her. For John said to Herod: It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. Now Herodias laid snares for him, and was desirous to put him to death, and could not. For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man, and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things; and he heard him willingly. And when a convenient day was come, Herod made a supper for his birthday, for the princes, and tribunes, and chief men of Galilee. And when the daughter of the same Herodias had come in, and had danced, and pleased Herod and them that were at table with him, the king said to the damsel, Ask of me what thou wilt, and I will give it thee. And he swore to her: Whatsoever thou shalt ask, I will give thee; though it be the half of my kingdom. Who, when she was gone out, said to her mother: What shall I ask? But she said: The head of John the Baptist. And when she was come in immediately with haste to the king, she asked, saying: I will that forthwith thou give me in a dish the head of John the Baptist. And the king was struck sad; yet because of his oath, and because of them that were with him at table, he would not displease her; but sending an executioner he commanded that his head should be brought in a dish. And he beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head in a dish, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother. Which his disciples hearing, came and took the body, and laid it in a tomb.

OFFERTORY Ps. 20.2-3

In thy strength, O Lord, the just man shall joy, and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly: thou hast given him his heart's desire.

SECRET

We beseech thee, O Lord, that the gifts which we bring to thee in honor of the suffering of thy holy Martyr, John the Baptist, may by his intercession profit us unto salvation. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Sabina

By the merits of blessed Sabina, thy Virgin and Martyr, graciously receive, O Lord, the offerings consecrated unto thee, and grant that they may ever bring us help. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Ps. 20.4

O Lord, thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones.

POSTCOMMUNION

May the festival of John the Baptist bring us grace, O Lord, both to venerate what is signified by the glorious Sacraments which we have received, and to rejoice at what they have wrought within us. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Sabina

Filled with the Gift of thy divine bounty, we beseech thee, O Lord, our God, that by the intercession of blessed Sabina, thy Virgin and Martyr, we may partake thereof for evermore. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

28 August 2014 - Saint Augustine, Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church (Commemoration of St. Hermes, Martyr)

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INTROIT Ecclus. 15.5

In the midst of the Church he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding: He clothed him with a robe of glory. 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

Give heed, O almighty God, to our humble prayers, and since thou givest us confident assurance in the loving intercession of blessed Augustine, thy Confessor and Bishop, deign to give us the effect of thy wonted mercy. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Hermes

O God, who didst endow blessed Hermes, thy Martyr, with the virtue of constancy in his martyrdom: grant that we may so follow his example that for the sake of thy love, we may despise earthly prosperity, and fear not temporal harm. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE II Tim 4.1-8

Dearly beloved, I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom: Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine. For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine; but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears: And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables. But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry. Be sober. For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice, which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming.

GRADUAL Ps. 36.30-31

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom: and his tongue shall speak judgment. The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 88.21.
I have found David my servant: with my holy oil I have anointed him. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (5.13-19)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. Ye are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house. So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled. He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 91.13

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus.

SECRET

May the holy prayer of Augustine, thy Bishop, Confessor and Doctor, fail us not, O Lord: may it render our offerings acceptable, and ever obtain for us thy pardon. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Hermes

We offer to thee, O Lord, the Sacrifice of praise in commemoration of thy Saints: grant, we beseech thee, that what has won for them their glory may avail us unto salvation. Through.

COMMUNION Luke 12.42

The faithful and wise steward, whom his lord setteth over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION

We beseech thee, O Lord, that blessed Augustine, thy Bishop, Confessor and illustrious Doctor may join his prayers to ours that this thy sacrifice may bring us salvation. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Hermes

We who have been filled with heavenly blessing, beseech thy mercy, O Lord, that through the intercession of blessed Hermes, thy Martyr we may feel the benefits of what we humbly perform. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

27 August 2014 - Saint Joseph Calasanctius, Confessor

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INTROIT Ps. 33.12

Come, children, hearken to me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Ps. 33.2. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall be always in my mouth. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who through Joseph, thy Confessor, didst provide thy Church with new help for training the young in the spirit of understanding and piety: grant, we beseech thee, that through his example and teaching, we may so work and so teach as to obtain everlasting rewards. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Wis. 10.10-14

The Lord conducted the just, when he fled from his brother’s wrath, through the right ways, and shewed him the kingdom of God, and gave him the knowledge of the holy things, made him honourable in his labours, and accomplished his labours. In the deceit of them that overreached him, she stood by him, and made him honourable. He kept him safe from his enemies, and he defended him from seducers, and gave him a strong conflict, that he might overcome, and know that wisdom is mightier than all. He forsook not the just when he was sold, but delivered him from sinners: he went down with him into the pit. And in bands he left him not, till he brought him the sceptre of the kingdom, and power against those that oppressed him: and shewed them to be liars that had accused him, and gave him everlasting glory.

GRADUAL Ps. 36.30-31

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment. The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. James 1.12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he hath been proved he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (18.1-5)

At that time, the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest thou is the greater in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus calling unto him a little child, set him in the midst of them, And said: Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven. And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.

OFFERTORY Ps. 9.17

The Lord hath heard the desire of the poor: thine ear hath heard the preparation of their heart.

SECRET

We heap our oblations upon thine altar, O Lord, that they may win thy mercy for us through the help of thy saint, whom thou hast given to us as patron to help us. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Mark 10.14

Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of God.

POSTCOMMUNION

Sanctified by this saving mystery we beseech thee, O Lord, that through the prayers of Saint Joseph, thy Confessor, we may advance with ever-increasing devotion. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

26 August 2014 - Saint Zephyrinus, Pope and Martyr

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INTROIT John. 21. 15-17

Simon Peter, if thou lovest me, feed my lambs, feed my sheep. Ps. 29.1. I will extol thee, O Lord, for thou hast upheld me: and hast not made mine enemies to rejoice over me. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

Look forgivenly on thy flock, Eternal Shepherd, and keep it in thy constant protection, by the intercession of blessed Zephyrinus, thy Martyr and Pope, whom thou didst constitute chief shepherd of the whole Church. Through.

EPISTLE I Peter 5.1-4, 10-11.

Dearly Beloved: The ancients that are among you, I beseech who am myself also an ancient and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as also a partaker of that glory which is to be revealed in time to come: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it, not by constraint but willingly, according to God: not for filthy lucre's sake but voluntarily: Neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart. And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you and confirm you and establish you. To him be glory and empire, for ever and ever. Amen.

Gradual Ps. 106.32, 31

Let them exalt him in the church of the people: and praise him in the chair of the ancients. V.: Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men.

Alleluia, alleluia. V.: Matt. 16.18. Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (16.13-19)

At that time, Jesus came into the quarters of Cesarea Philippi: and he asked his disciples, saying: Whom do men say that the Son of man is? But they said: Some John the Baptist, and other some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets. Jesus saith to them: But whom do you say that I am? Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answering said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven. And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.

OFFERTORY Jer. 1.9-10.

Behold I have given my words in thy mouth: lo, I have set thee over the nations, and over kingdoms, to root up, and to pull down, and to build, and to plant.

SECRET

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 Matt. 16.18.

Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.

POSTCOMMUNION

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. Though.

25 August 2014 - Saint Louis, King and Confessor

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INTROIT Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment: the law of his God is in his heart. Ps. 36.1 Be not emulous of evildoers: nor envy them that work iniquity. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who didst translate blessed Louis, thy Confessor, from an earthly throne to the glory of thy Heavenly Kingdom: grant we beseech thee, through his merits and intercession, that we may have fellowship with the King of kings, Jesus Christ thy Son: Who liveth and reigneth.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Wis. 10.10-14

The Lord conducted the just, when he fled from his brother’s wrath, through the right ways, and shewed him the kingdom of God, and gave him the knowledge of the holy things, made him honourable in his labours, and accomplished his labours. In the deceit of them that overreached him, she stood by him, and made him honourable. He kept him safe from his enemies, and he defended him from seducers, and gave him a strong conflict, that he might overcome, and know that wisdom is mightier than all. He forsook not the just when he was sold, but delivered him from sinners: he went down with him into the pit. And in bands he left him not, till he brought him the sceptre of the kingdom, and power against those that oppressed him: and shewed them to be liars that had accused him, and gave him everlasting glory.

GRADUAL Ps. 91.13,14,3

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grown up like the cedar of Libanus in the house of the Lord. To show forth thy mercy in the morning, and thy truth in the night.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. James 1.12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (19.12-26)

At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. And calling his ten servants, he gave them ten pounds, and said to them: Trade till I come. But his citizens hated him: and they sent an embassage after him, saying: We will not have this man to reign over us. And it came to pass, that he returned, having received the kingdom: and he commanded his servants to be called, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. And the first came, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. And he said to him: Well done, thou good servant, because thou hast been faithful in a little, thou shalt have power over ten cities. And the second came, saying: Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. And he said to him: Be thou also over five cities. And another came, saying: Lord, behold here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin; For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up what thou didst not lay down, and thou reapest that which thou didst not sow. He saith to him: Out of thy own mouth I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up what I laid not down, and reaping that which I did not sow: And why then didst thou not give my money into the bank, that at my coming, I might have exacted it with usury? And he said to them that stood by: Take the pound away from him, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. And they said to him: Lord, he hath ten pounds. But I say to you, that to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: and from him that hath not, even that which he hath, shall be taken from him.

OFFERTORY Ps. 88.25

My truth and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET

Grant, we beseech thee, O almighty God, that even as blessed Louis, thy Confessor, spurning the delights of the world, sought to please Christ his King alone, so may his prayers render us acceptable to thee. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Matt.24.46-47

Blessed is the servant who when his lord shall come he shall find watching: amen I say to you he shall place over all his goods.

POSTCOMMUNION

O God, who didst give thy blessed Confessor, Louis, renown upon earth and glory in heaven, do thou, we beseech thee, appoint him to be the defender of thy Church. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

24 August 2014 - Saint Bartholomew, Apostle (Trinity X)

Double of the Second Class – Red

INTROIT Ps. 138.17

Thy friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened. Ps. 138.1-2 Lord, thou hast proved me and known me. Thou hast known my sitting down and my raising up. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast granted us a reverent and holy joy in this day's festival of thy blessed Apostle Bartholomew, grant, we beseech thee, that thy Church may both love that he believed and preach what he taught. Through.

Commemoration: Tenth Sunday after Trinity

O almighty and everlasting God, who in the abundance of thy loving-kindness art wont to go beyond both the merits and prayers of thy suppliant people, pour down upon us thy mercy: that thou mayest forgive us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and grant us what our prayer does not dare to ask. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE I Cor 12.27-31

Brethren, ye are the body of Christ, and members of member. And God indeed hath set some in the church; first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors; after that miracles; then the graces of healing, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all doctors? Are all workers of miracles? Have all the grace of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But be zealous for the better gifts. And I shew unto you yet a more excellent way.

GRADUAL Ps. 44.17-18

Thou shalt make them princes over all the earth: they shall be mindful of thy Name, O Lord, Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: therefore shall people praise thee.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Thee, the glorious choir of the Apostles doth praise, O Lord. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (6.12-19)

At that time, Jesus went out into a mountain to pray, and he passed the whole night in the prayer of God. And when day was come, he called unto him his disciples; and he chose twelve of them (whom also he named apostles). Simon, whom he surnamed Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon who is called Zelotes, And Jude, the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who was the traitor. And coming down with them, he stood in a plain place, and the company of his disciples, and a very great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast both of Tyre and Sidon, Who were come to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases. And they that were troubled with unclean spirits, were cured. And all the multitude sought to touch him, for virtue went out from him, and healed all.

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 138.17

Thy friends, O God, are exceedingly honorable; their principlaity is exceedingly strengthened.

SECRET

We who keep the solemn feast of thy blessed Apostle Bartholonew, beseech thee, O Lord, that we may receive thee, O Lord, that we may receive thy benefits through his help in whose honor we offer thee this sacrifice of praise. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity X

Look graciously, we beseech thee, O Lord, upon our service; that what we offer may be a gift acceptable unto thee, and a support to us in our weakness. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

Preface: Of the Apostles.

COMMUNION Matt. 19.28

Ye who have followed me, shall sit on seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel, saith the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION

We beseech thee, almighty God, that we who have received heavenly nourishment, may thereby, at the intercession of blessed Philip thy Confessor, be defended against all adversity. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity X

By the reception of thy Sacrament, we beseech thee, O Lord, may we find support for mind and body: so that, healed in both, we may glory in the fulness of the heavenly remedy. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

23 August 2014 - Saint Philip Benizi, Confessor (Vigil of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle)

Double - White

INTROIT Ps. 91.13-14.

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus: planted in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God. 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 in blessed Philip, thy Confessor, didst give us a splendid example of humility: grant that thy servants, by following him, may despise earthly prosperity, and ever seek heavenly things. Through.

Commemorate: Vigil of St. Bartholomew, Apostle

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that as we do anticipate the festival of thy holy Apostle, blessed Bartholomew, so he may implore thy mercy for us; that we being delivered from all our iniquities, may likewise be defended against all adversities. Through.

EPISTLE I Cor. 4.9-14.

Brethren, We are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we without honor. Even unto this hour we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no fixed abode; and we labor, working with our own hands: we are reviled, and we bless; we are persecuted, and we suffer it. We are blasphemed, and we entreat; we are made as the refuse of this world, the offscouring of all even until now. I write not these things to confound you; but I admonish you as my dearest children: in Christ Jesus our Lord.

GRADUAL Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgement. V.: The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 111.1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he shall delight exceedingly in his commandments. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (12.32-34)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Fear not, little flock, for it hath pleased your Father to give you a kingdom. Sell what you possess and give alms. Make to yourselves bags which grow not old, a treasure in heaven which faileth not: where no thief approacheth, nor moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

OFFERTORY Ps. 20-2-3.

In thy strength, O Lord, the just man shall joy, and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly: thou hast given him his heart's desire.

SECRET

Grant, we beseech thee, almighty God, that the offering we humbly bring may be pleasing to thee in honor of thy Saints, and cleanse us alike in body and in soul. Through.

Commemorate: Vigil of St. Bartholomew, Apostle

O Lord, who didst exalt thy blessed Saint Bartholomew to be numbered among thine Apostles: grant that we thy people, who on this day, anticipating his heavenly birth, do offer unto thee these holy mysteries, may be assisted by his intercession both in the making of our supplications before thee, and in the obtaining of all that we desire. Through.

Communion Matt. 19.28, 29

Amen I say to you, that you, who have left all things and followed me, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.

POSTCOMMUNION

We beseech thee, almighty God, that we who have received heavenly nourishment, may thereby, at the intercession of blessed Philip, thy Confessor, be defended against all adversity. Through.

Commemorate: Vigil of St. Bartholomew, Apostle

We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy holy Apostle Bartholomew: that we may thereby obtain the pardon of our sins and the healing gifts of everlasting life. Through.

+PROPER LAST GOSPEL
Of the Vigil of St. Bartholomew

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to John (15.12-16)

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do the things that I command you. I will not now call you servants: for the servant knoweth not what his lord doth. But I have called you friends. Because all things, whatsoever I have heard of my Father, I have made known to you. You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you; and have appointed you, that you should go and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my Name, he may give it you.

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Mass of the Vigil of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
Minor Vigil - Purple

The following mass is said, with commemoration of St. Philip Benizi with the collects in the above mass. 

INTROIT Ps. 51.10, 11

AS for me I am like a green olive tree in the house of the Lord; my trust hath been in the tender mercy of my God: and I will hope in thy Name for thy Saints like it well. Ps. 51.3. Why boastest thou thyself, thou tyrant: that thou canst do mischief? V. Glory be.

¶ The Gloria in excelsis is not said.

COLLECT

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we who on this day anticipate the feast of thy holy Apostle, blessed Bartholomew, may by the devout observance of the same increase in godliness to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

¶ If this collect has already been said on this day, then the following is used instead.

COLLECT

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that as we do anticipate the festival of thy holy Apostle, blessed N., so he may implore thy mercy for us; that we being delivered from all our iniquities, may likewise be defended against all adversities. Through.

¶ Then follow the commemorations and seasonal collects Collects according to the rubrics.

LESSON Ecclus. 44.25-27; 45.2-4,6-9

The Lord gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his covenant upon the head of Jacob. He acknowledged him in his blessings, and gave him an inheritance, and divided him his portion in twelve tribes. And he preserved for him men of mercy, that found grace in the eyes of all flesh. He made him like the saints in glory, and magnified him in the fear of his enemies, and with his words he made prodigies to cease. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him commandments in the sight of his people, and shewed him his glory. He sanctified him in his faith, and meekness, and chose him out of all flesh. And he gave him commandments before his face, and a law of life and instruction, that he might teach Jacob his covenant, and Israel his judgments. He exalted Aaron his brother, and like to himself of the tribe of Levi: He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him the priesthood of the nation, and made him blessed in glory, And he girded him about with a glorious girdle, and clothed him with a robe of glory, and crowned him with majestic attire.

GRADUAL Ps. 91.13,14

The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Labanus in the house of the Lord. V. Ps. 91.3. To tell of thy loving-kindness in the morning, and of thy truth in the night-season.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to John (15.12-16)

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do the things that I command you. I will not now call you servants: for the servant knoweth not what his lord doth. But I have called you friends. Because all things, whatsoever I have heard of my Father, I have made known to you. You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you; and have appointed you, that you should go and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my Name, he may give it you.

OFFERTORY Ps. 8.6-7.

Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship: and hast made him to have dominion of the works of thy hands, O Lord.

SECRET

O Lord, who didst exalt thy
blessed Saint Bartholomew to be numbered among thine Apostles: grant that we thy people, who on this day, anticipating his heavenly birth, do offer unto thee these holy mysteries, may be assisted by his intercession both in the making of our supplications before thee, and in the obtaining of all that we desire. Through.

COMMUNION Ps. 20.6

His honor is great in thy salvation: glory and great worship shalt thou lay upon him, O Lord.

Postcommunion

We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy holy Apostle Bartholomew : that we may thereby obtain the pardon of our sins and the healing gifts of everlasting life. Through.

22 August 2014 - The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Octave Day of the Assumption and Commemoration of Saints Timotheus, Hippolytus, and Symphorian, Martyrs)

Double of the Second Class – White or Marian Blue

INTROIT Heb. 4.16.

Let us come with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and may find grace for a timely help. Ps. 44.2. My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak my works to the King. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the heart of the blessed Virgin Mary didst prepare a dwelling worthy of the Holy Ghost; grant in thy mercy, that we who with devout minds celebrate the festival of that Immaculate Heart, may be able to live according to thine own Heart. Through...in the unity of the same Holy Ghost.

Commemoration: Of Saints Timotheus, Hippolytus, and Symphorian

O Lord, we beseech thee, mercifully lend us thy help: and through the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs, Timothy, Hippolytus, and Symphorian, stretch forth upon us the right hand of thy loving kindness. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

EPISTLE Ecclus. 24.23-31

As the vine I have brought forth a pleasant odor, and my flowers are the fruit of honor and riches. I am the mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope. In me is all grace of the way and of the truth, in me is all hope of life and of virtue. Come over to me, all ye that desire me, and be filled with my fruits; for my spirit is sweet above honey, and my inheritance above honey and the honey-comb. My memory is unto everlasing generations. They that eat me, shall yet hunger: and they that drink me, shall yet thirst. He that heakeneth to me, shall not be confounded, and they that work by me, shall not sin. They that explain me, shall have life everlasting.

GRADUAL Ps. 12.6; 44.18

My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation: I will sing to the Lord, who giveth me good things: yea I will sing to the Name of the Lord the most High. They shall remember thy Name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Luke 1.46-47. My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my savior. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to John (19.25-27)

At that time, there stood by the Cross of Jesus, his Mother and his Mother's sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalen. When Jesus therefore had seen his Mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he saith to his Mother: Woman, behold thy son. After that he saith to the disciple: Behold thy Mother. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own.

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Luke 1.46

My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior: because he that is mighty hath done great things to me and holy is his Name.

SECRET

We who offer to thy majesty the Lamb without spot, beseech thee, O Lord, that our hearts may be kindled by the divine fire which in an ineffable manner inflamed the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Through.

Commemoration: Of Saints Timotheus, Hippolytus, and Symphorian

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.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

COMMUNION John 19.27.

Jesus said to his mother: Woman, behold thy son. Then he said to the disciple: Behold thy mother. And from that hour, the disciple took her to his own.

POSTCOMMUNION

Refreshed by divine gifts, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that, by the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the solemnity of whose Immaculate Heart we have just venerated, we may be freed from present dangers and may attain to the joys of eternal life. Through the same.

Commemoration: Of Saints Timotheus, Hippolytus, and Symphorian

Filled with the abundance of the divine offering, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that, by the intercession of thy holy martyrs, Timothy, Hippolytus, and Symphorian, we may ever live by the partaking of the same. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

21 August 2014 - Saint Jane Frances Fermiot de Chantal, Widow (Of the Octave of the Assumption)

Double - White 

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

Almighty and merciful God, who didst endow blessed Jane Frances, ever burning with love for thee, with wondrous strength of spirit in keeping the way of perfections through every path of life: and through her didst raise up new offspring to render thy Church glorious: grant through her merits and prayers, that we who know our own weakness and trust only in thy power, may by the help of thy heavenly grace, overcome all adversity. Through.

COMMEMORATION: Of the Octave of the Assumption

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.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (13.44-52) At that time, Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again the Kingdom of Heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls. Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it. Again the Kingdom of Heaven is like to a net cast into the sea, and gathering together of all kind of fishes. Which, when it was filled, they drew out, and sitting by the shore, they chose out the good into vessels, but the bad they cast forth. So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall go out, and shall separate the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Have ye understood all these things? They say to him: Yes. He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old. The Creed is said for the Octave as usual.

OFFERTORY Ps. 44.3.

Grace is poured abroad in thy lips: therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.

Secret

O Lord, may this saving Victim enkindle within us that fire of love wherewith the heart of blessed Jane Frances so ardently was burning as to be consumed in its flames of unquenchable charity. Through.

COMMEMORATION: Of the Octave of the Assumption

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

Pour forth upon us, O Lord, the Spirit of thy love, that those whom thou hast filled with strength imparted by this bread from heaven, may through the intercession of blessed Jane Frances be enabled to despise the things of earth and with pure hearts to seek after thee alone. Through...in the unity of the same Holy Ghost.

COMMEMORATION: Of the Octave of the Assumption

20 August 2014 - Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church (Of the Octave of the Assumption)

Double – White

INTROIT Ecclus. 15.5

In the midst of the Church he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding: He clothed him with a robe of glory. 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 didst give blessed Bernard to thy people as a minister of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech thee, that we, who have had him for our teacher on earth, may deserve to have him for our advocate in heaven. Through.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of the Assumption

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

EPISTLE Ecclus. 39.6-14

The just will give his heart to resort early to the Lord that made him, and he will pray in the sight of the most High. He will open his mouth in prayer, and will make supplication for his sins. For if it shall please the great Lord, he will fill him with the spirit of understanding: And he will pour forth the words of his wisdom as showers, and in his prayer he will confess to the Lord. And he shall direct his counsel, and his knowledge, and in his secrets shall he meditate. He shall shew forth the discipline he hath learned, and shall glory in the law of the covenant of the Lord. Many shall praise his wisdom, and it shall never be forgotten. The memory of him shall not depart away, and his name shall be in request from generation to generation. Nations shall declare his wisdom, and the church shall shew forth his praise.

GRADUAL Ps. 36.30-31

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom: and his tongue shall speak judgment. The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ecclus. 45.9. The Lord loved him and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (5.13-19)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house. So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled. He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 91.13

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus.

SECRET

May the holy prayer of Saint Bernard, thy Doctor, fail us not, O Lord: may it render our offerings acceptable, and ever obtain for us thy pardon. Through.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of the Assumption

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

COMMUNION Luke 12.42

The faithful and wise steward, whom his lord setteth over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION

We beseech thee, O Lord, that blessed Bernard, thy Doctor may join his prayers to ours that this thy sacrifice may bring us salvation. Through.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of the Assumption

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

19 August 2014 - Saint John Eudes, Confessor (Commemoration of the Octave of the Assumption)

Double - White

INTROIT Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom and his tongue shall speak judgement: the law of his God is in his heart. Ps. 36.1. Be not emulous of evildoers: nor envy them that work iniquity. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who didst wondrously inflame blessed John thy Confessor to promote the public worship of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and through him didst will to found new religious families in thy Church: grant, we beseech thee, that we who venerate his merits may also be taught by the example of his virtues. Through the same.

Commemoration: Of the Octave of the Assumption

As on the feast.

LESSON Ecclus. 31.8-11.

Blessed is the man that is found without blemish, and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures. Who is he, and we will praise him? For he hath done wonderful things in his life. Who hath been tried thereby, and made perfect, he shall have glory everlasting: he that could have transgressed, and hath not transgressed: and could do evil things, and hath not done them: therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the Church of the Saints shall declare his alms.

GRADUAL Ps. 91.13,14.

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus in the house of the Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia. V.: James 1.12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (12.35-40)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Let your loins be girt, and lamps burning in your hands. And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh, shall find watching. Amen I say to you, that he will gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and passing will minister unto them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. But this know ye, that if the householder did know at what hour the thief would come, he would surely watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken open. Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of Man will come.

OFFERTORY Ps. 88.25.

My truth and my mercy shall be with him, and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

Secret

In memory of thy Saints, O Lord, we offer thee the sacrifice of praise by which we trust to be freed from both present and future evil. Through.

Commemoration: Of the Octave of the Assumption

As on the feast.

Communion Matt. 24.46-47.

Blessed is that servant, whom when his lord cometh he shall find watching: amen I say to you, he shall place him over all his goods. 

Postcommunion

Refreshed by meat and drink from heaven, O God, we humbly entreat thee, that we may be protected by the prayers of him in whose memory we have partaken. Through.

Commemoration: Of the Octave of the Assumption

As on the feast.

18 August 2014 - Of the Octave of the Assumption of the B.V.M. (Commemoration of St. Agapitus, M.)

Octave 3 - White or Marian Blue

INTROIT Apoc 12.1

A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Ps. 97.1 Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

Almighty and Eternal God, who hast assumed the body and soul of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of thy Son, to celestial glory: grant, we beseech thee, that always minded toward heavenly things, we may be sharers in the same glory. Through the same.

Commemoration: Saint Agapitus, Martyr

Grant, O Lord, that thy Church may with all gladness trust in the advocacy of thy blessed Martyr Agapitus: and that by his glorious intercession it may be enabled to continue steadfastly in all godly devotion, and established in security against all adversities. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

EPISTLE Jud 13.22-25; 15.10

The Lord hath blessed thee by his power, because by thee he hath brought our enemies to nought. Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the Lord the most high God, above all women upon the earth. Blessed be the Lord who made heaven and earth, who hath directed thee to the cutting off the head of the prince of our enemies. Because he hath so magnified thy name this day, that thy praise shall not depart out of the mouth of men who shall be mindful of the power of the Lord for ever, for that thou hast not spared thy life, by reason of the distress and tribulation of thy people, but hast prevented our ruin in the presence of our God. Thou art the glory of Jerusalem, thou art the joy of Israel, thou art the honor of our people.

GRADUAL Ps. 44.11,12,14

Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear. And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty. All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Mary is taken up into heaven: the host of Angels rejoice. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (1.41-50)

At that time: Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost, and she cried out wiht a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord. And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because he that is mighty hath done great things to me; and holy is his Name. And his mercy is from generation unto generation, to them that fear him.

Creed for the Octave.

OFFERTORY Gen 3.15

I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed.

SECRET

May the offering of our devotion ascend to thee, O Lord, and through the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, assumed into heaven, may our hearts, inflamed with the fire of love, aspire to thee for ever. Through.

Commemoration: Saint Agapitus, Martyr

May our offering be aceptable in thy sight, O Lord, and may it benefit us by the prayer of him on whose feast it is offered. Though.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

Preface: Of the Blessed Virgin, with In the Assumption. This preface is used at all masses throughout the Octave, unless another one is specifically appointed in the rubrics.

COMMUNION Luke 1.48-49.

All generations shall call me blessed, because he that is mighty hath done great things to me.

POSTCOMMUNION

Having received, O Lord, thy most saving Sacraments, grant, we beseech thee, that through the intercession and merits of the Blessed Virgin Mary, assumed into heaven, we may persevere to the glory of the resurrection. Through.

Commemoration: St. Agapitus

Thou hast satisfied, O Lord, thy household with holy gifts: ever cherish us, we beseech thee, through the intercession of him whose festival we are keeping. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

17 August 2014 - Saint Hyacinth, Confessor (Trinity IX, and the Octave Day of Saint Lawrence and the Octave of the Assumption)

Double - White

INTROIT Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom and his tongue shall speak judgement: the law of his God is in his heart. Ps. 36.1. Be not emulous of evildoers: nor envy them that work iniquity. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who sendest us joy year by year the feast of blessed Hyacinth thy Confessor, which we are now keeping: mercifully grant on this day of his heavenly birth that we may grow like him in deed. Through.

Commemoration: Ninth Sunday after Trinity

O God, who dost manifest thine almighty power most chiefly in sparing and showing mercy: multiply upon us thy mercy: that as we hasten towards thy promises, thou mayest make us partakers of the heavenly treasures. Through.

Commemoration: Octave Day of St. Lawrence
As on the feast.

Commemoration: Octave of the Assumption
As on the feast.

LESSON Ecclus. 31.8-11.

Blessed is the man that is found without blemish, and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures. Who is he, and we will praise him? For he hath done wonderful things in his life. Who hath been tried thereby, and made perfect, he shall have glory everlasting: he that could have transgressed, and hath not transgressed: and could do evil things, and hath not done them: therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the Church of the Saints shall declare his alms.

GRADUAL Ps. 91.13,14.

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus in the house of the Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia. V.: James 1.12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (12.35-40)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Let your loins be girt, and lamps burning in your hands. And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh, shall find watching. Amen I say to you, that he will gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and passing will minister unto them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. But this know ye, that if the householder did know at what hour the thief would come, he would surely watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken open. Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not, the Son of Man will come.

OFFERTORY Ps. 88.25.

My truth and my mercy shall be with him, and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

Secret

In memory of thy Saints, O Lord, we offer thee the sacrifice of praise, by which we trust to be freed from both present and future evil. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity IX

Let the appointed Sacrifices be offered to thee, O Lord: which thou hast granted so to be offered to the honor of thy Name, that they may themselves become healing remedies unto us. Through.

Commemoration: Octave Day of St. Lawrence
As on the feast.

Commemoration: Octave of the Assumption
As on the feast.

Communion Matt. 24.46-47.

Blessed is that servant, whom when his lord cometh he shall find watching: amen I say to you, he shall place him over all his goods.

Postcommunion

We who are refreshed by heavenly meat and drink, humbly entreat thee, O our God, that we may be defended by the prayers of him in whose memory we have received them. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity IX

We beseech thee, O Lord, our God, that in thy goodness thou wilt not deprive of thine aid those whom thou dost not cease to renew with thy divine Sacraments. Through.

Commemoration: Octave Day of St. Lawrence
As on the feast.

Commemoration: Octave of the Assumption
As on the feast.

16 August 2014 - Saint Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Confessor

Double of the Second Class – White

INTROIT Ps. 111.9.

He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever: his horn shall be exalted in glory. Ps. 111.1. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he delighteth exceedingly in his commandments. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who of all thy Saints didst will to choose the blessed Joachim to be father to the Mother of thy Son: grant, we beseech thee, that we who honor his festival, may evermore experience his patronage. Through the same.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of the Assumption
Of the Octave of Saint Lawrence

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

EPISTLE Ecclus. 31.8-11

Blessed is the man that is found without blemish, and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures. Who is he, and we will praise him? for he hath done wonderful things in is life. Who hath been tried thereby, and made perfect, he shall have glory everlasting: he that could have transgressed, and hath not transgressed: and could do evil things, and hath not done them: therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the Church of the Saints shall declare his alms.

GRADUAL Ps. 111.9,2.

He hath distributed, he hath given to the poor: his justice remaineth for ever and ever. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. O holy Joachim, spouse of Saint Anne, help now thy servants to save their souls. Alleluia.

+ The Beginning of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (1.1-16)

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham. Abraham begot Isaac; Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judas, and his brethren; and Judas begot Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begot Esron,; and Esron begot Aram; and Aram begot Aminadab; and Aminadab begot Naasson; and Naasson begot Salmon; and Salmon begot Booz of Rahab; and Booz begot Obed of Ruth; and Obed begot Jesse; and Jesse begot David the king. And David the king begot Solomon, of her who had been the wife of Urias; and Solomon begot Roboam; and Roboam begot Abia; and Abia begot Asa; and Asa begot Josaphat; and Josaphat begot Joram; and Joram begot Ozias; and Ozias begot Joatham; and Joatham begot Achaz; and Achaz begot Ezechias; and Ezechias begot Manasses; and Manasses begot Amon; and Amon begot Josias; and Josias begot Jechonias and his brethren in the transmigration of Babylon. And after the transmigration of Babylon, Jechonias begot Salthiel; Salathiel begot Zorobabel; and Zorobabel begot Abiud; and Abiud begot Eliacim; and Eliacim begot Azor; and Azor begot Sadoc; and Sadoc begot Achim; and Achim begot Eliud; and Eliud begot Eleazar; and Eleazar begot Mathan; and Mathan begot Jacob; and Jacob begot Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus Who is called Christ.

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 8.6,7

Thou hast crowned him with glory and honor: and hast set him over the works of thy hands, O Lord.

SECRET

Receive, O most merciful God, the Sacrifice which we offer up to thy majesty in honor of the holy Patriarch Joachim, the father of the Virgin Mary; that through his intercession, with that of his Spouse and of his most blessed Child, we may become worthy to obtain the perfect pardon of our sins and to win eternal glory. Through.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of the Assumption
Of the Octave of Saint Lawrence

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

COMMUNION Luke 12.42.

A faithful and wise steward, whom his lord set over his family; to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION

We beseech thee, O almighty God, that through these Mysteries which we have received and by the merits and prayers of blessed Joachim, father of the Mother of thy beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, which plead for us, we may become worthy to receive thy grace in this present life and eternal glory in the life to come. Through.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of the Assumption
Of the Octave of Saint Lawrence

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

15 August 2014 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

¶ The following are used as seasonal collects during all masses during the Octave of the Assumption except where otherwise indicated in the rubrics.

Of the Holy Spirit

Collect

O GOD, who taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that, by the gift of the same Spirit, we may be always truly wise, and ever rejoice in his consolation. Through.

Secret

Sanctify, we beseech thee, O Lord, the gifts we offer, and cleanse our hearts with the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit. Through...in the unity of the same Holy Ghost.

Postcommunion

May the infusion of the Holy Spirit cleanse our hearts, O Lord, and make them fruitful by the inward watering with his heavenly dew. 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.)

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Double of the First Class with Non-privileged Octave

White – Marian Blue

INTROIT Apoc 12.1

A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Ps. 97.1 Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

Almighty and Eternal God, who hast assumed the body and soul of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of thy Son, to celestial glory: grant, we beseech thee, that always minded toward heavenly things, we may be sharers in the same glory. Through the same.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of Saint Lawrence

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

EPISTLE Jud 13.22-25; 15.10

The Lord hath blessed thee by his power, because by thee he hath brought our enemies to nought. Blessed art thou, O daughter, by the Lord the most high God, above all women upon the earth. Blessed be the Lord who made heaven and earth, who hath directed thee to the cutting off the head of the prince of our enemies. Because he hath so magnified thy name this day, that thy praise shall not depart out of the mouth of men who shall be mindful of the power of the Lord for ever, for that thou hast not spared thy life, by reason of the distress and tribulation of thy people, but hast prevented our ruin in the presence of our God. Thou art the glory of Jerusalem, thou art the joy of Israel, thou art the honor of our people.

GRADUAL Ps. 44.11,12,14

Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear. And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty. All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Mary is taken up into heaven: the host of Angels rejoice. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (1.41-50)

At that time: Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost, and she cried out wiht a loud voice, and said: Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed art thou that hast believed, because those things shall be accomplished that were spoken to thee by the Lord. And Mary said: My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because he that is mighty hath done great things to me; and holy is his Name. And his mercy is from generation unto generation, to them that fear him.

Creed for the Octave.

OFFERTORY Gen 3.15

I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed.

SECRET

May the offering of our devotion ascend to thee, O Lord, and through the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, assumed into heaven, may our hearts, inflamed with the fire of love, aspire to thee for ever. Through.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of Saint Lawrence

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church

Preface: Of the Blessed Virgin, with In the Assumption. This preface is used at all masses throughout the Octave, unless another one is specifically appointed in the rubrics.

COMMUNION Luke 1.48-49.

All generations shall call me blessed, because he that is mighty hath done great things to me.

POSTCOMMUNION

Having received, O Lord, thy most saving Sacraments, grant, we beseech thee, that through the intercession and merits of the Blessed Virgin Mary, assumed into heaven, we may persevere to the glory of the resurrection. Through.

COMMEMORATION
Of the Octave of Saint Lawrence

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Holy Spirit
Against the Persecutors of the Church