1 October 2014 - Saint Remigius, Bishop and Confessor

Simple - White

INTROIT Ecclus. 45.30.

The Lord made to him a covenant of peace, and made him a prince: that the dignity of the priesthood should be to him forever. Ps. 131.1. O Lord, remember David: and all his meekness. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

Grant, we beseech thee, almighty God, that the solemn feast of blessed Remigius, thy Confessor and Bishop, may both increase our devotion and advance our salvation. Through.

LESSON Ecclus. 44.16-27; 45.3-20.

Henoch pleased God, and was translated into paradise, that he may give repentance to the nations. Noe was found perfect, just, and in the time of wrath he was made a recon-ciliation. Therefore was there a remnant left to the earth, when the flood came. The covenants of the world were made with him, that all flesh should no more be destroyed with the flood. Abra-ham was the great father of a multitude of nations, and there was not found the like to him in glory, who kept the law of the most High, and was in covenant with him. In his flesh he established the covenant, and in temptation he was found faithful. Therefore by an oath he gave him glory in his posterity, that he should increase as the dust of the earth, And that he would exalt his seed as the stars, and they should inherit from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth. And he did in like manner with Isaac for the sake of Abraham his father. The Lord gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his cove-nant 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 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, that he might teach Jacob his covenant, and Israel his judg-ments. 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. He put upon him a garment to the feet, and breeches, and an ephod, and he compassed him with many little bells of gold all round about, That as he went there might be a sound, and a noise made that might be heard in the temple, for a memorial to the children of his people. He gave him a holy robe of gold, and blue, and purple, a woven work of a wise man, endued with judgment and truth: Of twisted scarlet the work of an artist, with precious stones cut and set in gold, and graven by the work of a lapidary for a memorial, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. And a crown of gold upon his mitre wherein was engraved Holiness, an ornament of honour: a work of power, and delightful to the eyes for its beauty. Before him there were none so beautiful, even from the beginning. No stranger was ever clothed with them, but only his children alone, and his grandchildren for ever. His sacrifices were consumed with fire every day. Moses filled his hands and anointed him with holy oil. This was made to him for an everlasting testament, and to his seed as the days of heaven, to execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise, and to glorify his people in his name. He chose him out of all men living, to offer sacrifice to God, incense, and a good savour, for a memorial to make reconciliation for his people.

Gradual Ecclus. 44.16, 20

Behold a great priest, who in his days pleased God. V. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 109.4. Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (25.14-23)

At that time: Jesus said this parable unto his disciples: For even as a man going into a far country called his servants and delivered to them his goods; And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every one according to his proper ability: and immediately he took his journey. And he that had received the five talents went his way and traded with the same and gained other five. And in like manner he that had received the two gained other two. But he that had received the one, going his way, digged into the earth and hid his lord's money. But after a long time the lord of those servants came and reckoned with them. And he that had received the five talents coming, brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou didst deliver to me five talents. Behold I have gained other five over and above. His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord. And he also that had received the two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst two talents to me. Behold I have gained other two. His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant: because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

OFFERTORY Ps. 88.21-22.

I have found David my servant, with my holy oil I have anointed him: for my hand shall help him, and my arm shall strengthen him.

Secret

We humbly entreat thy Majesty, O Lord, that these holy Mysteries which we celebrate may set us free both from past and future sins. Through.

Communion Luke 12.42.

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

Postcommunion

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we may show forth our thankfulness for the gifts which we have now received; that, at the intercession of blessed Remigius, thy Confessor and Bishop, we may obtain yet more abundant mercies. Through.

30 September 2014 - Saint Jerome, Priest, Confessor, & Doctor of the Church

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 under-standing. 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 Jerome, thy Confessor, didst vouchsafe to provide for thy Church a great teacher for expounding the sacred Scripture, grant, we beseech thee, that through his merits and prayers we may be able to practice his teachings by both word and example. Through.

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 judgement. V.: The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ecclus. 45.9. The Lord hath loved him and adorned him: He hath 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: You 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 in all masses of Doctors of the Church.

OFFERTORY Ps. 91.13.

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

SECRET

Grant to us, O Lord, we beseech thee, thy heavenly gifts whereby we may serve thee with a free mind: so that the gifts which we bring may work in us, by the intercession of blessed Jerome, thy Confessor, both healing and glory. 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

We who are filled with this heavenly food, beseech thee, O Lord, that by the intercession of blessed Jerome, thy Confessor, we may deserve to obtain thy merciful grace. Through.

29 September 2014 - Saint Michael and All Angels

Double of the First Class – White

INTROIT Ps. 102.20

Bless the Lord, all ye his Angels: you that are mighty in strength and execute his word, hearkening to the voice of his orders. Ps. 102.1. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and let all that is within me bless his holy Name. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who hast constituted the services of Angels and of man in a wonderful order, mercifully grant that they who ever stand before thy face to do thee service in heaven may also defend our life upon earth. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Apoc. 1.1-5

In those days: God signified the things which must shortly come to pass: and signified, sending by his angel to his servant John, Who hath given testimony to the word of God, and the testimony of Jesus Christ, what things soever he hath seen. Blessed is he, that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy; and keepeth those things which are written in it; for the time is at hand. John to the seven churches which are in Asia. Grace be unto you and peace from him that is, and that was, and that is to come, and from the seven spirits which are before his throne, And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth, who hath loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own Blood.

GRADUAL Ps. 102.20,1

Bless the Lord, all ye his Angels: you that are mighty in strength and execute his word, hearkening to the voice of his orders. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and let all that is within me bless his holy Name.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Holy Archangel Michael, defend us in battle: that we may not perish in the dreadful judgment. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (18.1-10)

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. But he that shall scandalize one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone should be hanged about his neck, and that he should be drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe to the world because of scandals. For it must needs be that scandals come: but nevertheless woe to that man by whom the scandal cometh. And if thy hand, or thy foot scandalize thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee. It is better for thee to go into life maimed or lame, than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire. And if thy eye scandalize thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee. It is better for thee having one eye to enter into life, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Apoc. 8.3,4

An Angel stood near the altar of the temple, having a golden censer in his hand: and there was given to him much incense, and the smoke of the perfumes ascended before God.

SECRET

We offer unto thee, O Lord, the Sacrifice of praise, and humbly beseech thee, that through the prayers of Angels who plead for us, thou wouldst graciously accept it and make it of avail to us for salvation. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Dan. 3.58

All ye Angels of the Lord, bless the Lord: sing a hymn, and exalt him above all for ever.

POSTCOMMUNION

Supported by the intercession of blessed Michael, thine Archangel, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that what hath passed our lips we may lay hold of with our minds. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

28 September 2014 - Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity (Commemoration of St.Wenceslas, Duke & Martyr)

St. Wenceslaus, Duke & Martyr

Semi-double – Green 

INTROIT Ps. 85. 3, 5

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I have cried to thee all the day; for thou, O Lord, art sweet and mild, and plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee. Ps.85.1. Bow down thine ear to me, O Lord, and hear me; for I am needy and poor. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

May thy grace, we beseech thee, O Lord, ever go before us and follow us: and make us continually to be intent upon good works. Through.

Commemorate: St. Wenceslaus, Duke and Martyr

O God, who by the palm of martyrdom didst remove blessed Wenceslas from an earthly princedom to the glory of heaven: keep us by his prayers from all adversity, and grant that we may rejoice in everlasting fellowship with him. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

EPISTLE Ephes. 3. 13-21

Brethren, I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory. For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom all paternity in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with the Holy Spirit with might unto the inward man. That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts; that being rooted and founded in charity, you may be able to comprehend with all the saints, what is the breadth and length, and height, and depth. To know also the charity of Christ, which surpasseth all knowledge; that you may be filled unto all the fulness of God. Now to him who is able to do all things more abundantly than we desire or understand, according to the power that worketh in us: to him be glory in the Church, and in Christ Jesus, unto all generations, world without end. Amen.

GRADUAL Ps. 101. 16, 17

The Gentiles shall fear thy Name, O Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory. V.: For the Lord hath built up Sion, and he shall be seen in his majesty.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps.97.1. Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle, because the Lord hath done wonderful things. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (14. 1-11)

At that time, when Jesus went into the house of one of the chief of the Pharisees on the sabbath day to eat bread, they watched him. And behold, there was a certain man before him that had the dropsy: and Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying: Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? But they held their peace: but he taking him, healed him, and sent him away. And answering them, he said: Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fall into a pit, and will not immediately draw him out on the sabbath day? And they could not answer him these things. And he spoke a parable also to them that were invited, marking how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them: When thou art invited to a wedding, sit not down in the first place, lest perhaps one more honorable than thou be invited by him; and he that invited thee and him, come and say to thee: Give this man place: and then thou begin with shame to take the lowest place. But when thou art invited, go, sit down in the lowest place: that when he who invited thee cometh, he may say to thee: Friend, go up higher. Then shalt thou have glory before them that sit at table with thee: because every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbled himself shall be exalted. 

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 39. 14, 15

Look down, O Lord, to help me; let them be confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul to take it away; look down, O Lord, to help me.

SECRET

Cleanse, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the virtue of the present Sacrifice, and, in thy mercy, provide that we may be worthy to be partakers therein. Through.

Commemorate: Saint Wenceslaus, Duke and Martyr

Receive our gifts and our prayers, we beseech thee, O Lord; cleanse us by the heavenly mysteries and mercifully hear us. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

COMMUNION Ps.70.16, 18

O Lord, I will be mindful of thy justice alone: thou hast taught me, O God, from my youth, and unto old age and gray hairs, O God, forsake me not.

POSTCOMMUNION

In thy goodness, we beseech thee, O Lord, purify and renew our sins by these heavenly Sacraments: that by means of them, we may also receive help for our bodies, both now and in the time to come. Through.

Commemorate: Saint Wenceslaus, Duke and Martyr

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, our God: that as we rejoice on earth in keeping the memory of thy saints, so also we may enjoy their company for evermore. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

27 September 2014 - Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs

Semi-double – Red

INTROIT Ecclus. 44.15,14

Let the people show forth the wisdom of the Saints, and the Church declare their praise: and their name liveth unto generation and generation. Ps. 32.1. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh the upright. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

Grant, we beseech thee, O almighty God, that we who celebrate the heavenly birthday of thy holy Martyrs Cosmas and Damian, may be delivered by their intercession from all the evils that beset us. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Wis. 5.16-20

But the just shall live for evermore: and their reward is with the Lord, and the care of them with the most High. Therefore shall they receive a kingdom of glory, and a crown of beauty at the hand of the Lord: for with his right hand he will cover them, and with his holy arm he will defend them. And his zeal will take armour, and he will arm the creature for the revenge of his enemies. He will put on justice as a breastplate, and will take true judgment instead of a helmet. He will take equity for an invincible shield.

GRADUAL Ps. 33.18-19

The just cried, and the Lord heard them: delivered them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he will save the humble of spirit.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Let the just fest, and rejoice before God; and be delighted with gladness. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (6.17-23)

At that time, Jesus 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. And he, lifting up his eyes on his disciples, said: Blessed are ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are ye that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for you shall laugh. Blessed shall you be when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Be glad in that day and rejoice; for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For according to these things did their fathers to the prophets.

OFFERTORY Ps. 5.12-13

All they that love thy name shall glory in thee, for thou, O Lord, wilt bless the just: O Lord, thou hast crowned us, as with a shield of thy good will.

SECRET

May the loving prayers of thy Saints never fail us, O Lord: may they make our gifts acceptable to thee and ever obtain for us thy pardon. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Ps. 78.2,11.

They have given the dead bodies of thy servants, O Lord, to be meat for the fowls of the air, the flesh of thy saints for the beasts of the earth. According to the greatness of thine arm, take possession of the children of them that have been put to death.

POSTCOMMUNION

We pray thee, O Lord, may this heavenly banquet of which by thy bounty we have partaken, together with the united prayers of thy saints, bring protection to thy people. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

26 September 2014 - Saints Cyprian and Justina, Martyrs

Simplex - Red

INTROIT Ps. 36.39.

But the salvation of the just is from the Lord: and he is their protector in the time of trouble. Ps. 36.1. Be not emulous of evil-doers: nor envy them that work iniquity.
V. Glory be.

COLLECT

Let thy blessed Martyrs Cyprian and Justina ever lend us strength and protection, O Lord, for thou never ceasest to regard with mercy those to whom thou givest such powerful aid. Through.

EPISTLE Heb. 10.32-38.

Brethren: Call to mind the former days, wherein, being illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions. And on the one hand indeed, by re-proaches and tribulations, were made a gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort. For you both had compassion on them that were in bands and took with joy the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and a lasting substance. Do not therefore lose your confidence which hath a great reward. For patience is necessary for you: that, doing the will of God, you may receive the promise. For yet a little and a very little while, and he that is to come will come and will not delay. But my just man liveth by faith: but if he withdraw himself, he shall not please my soul.

GRADUAL Ps. 33.18-19.

The just cried, and the Lord heard them: and delivered them out of all their troubles. V. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and he shall save the humble of spirit.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. The white-robed army of martyrs praiseth thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (12.1-8)

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed: nor hidden that shall not be known. For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers shall be preached on the housetops. And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I will shew you whom you shall fear: Fear ye him who, after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you: Fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? Yea, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows. And I say to you: Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

OFFERTORY Wis. 3.1-3.

The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of death shall not touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace.

SECRET

We offer to thee, O Lord, the gifts of our devotion: may they be pleasing to thee, honorable to thy Saints, and through thy mercy salutary to us. Through.

Communion Matt. 10.27.

That which I tell you in the dark, speak ye in the light, saith the Lord: and that which you hear in the ear, preach ye upon the house-tops.

POSTCOMMUNION

Grant us, we beseech thee, O Lord, through the intercession of thy holy Martyrs Cyprian and Justina, that what we take with the mouth we may receive with a pure heart. Through.

25 September 2014 - Feria V after Trinity XIV

Feria – Green 

INTROIT Ps. 85. 1, 2, 3

Bow down thine ear, O Lord, to me and hear me: save thy servant, O my God, that trusteth in thee: have mercy on me, O Lord, for I have cried to thee all day. Ps.85.4. Give joy to the soul of thy servant; for to thee, O Lord, I have lifted up my soul. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

Let thy continual pity, O Lord, cleanse and defend thy Church: and because it cannot continue in safety without thee, may it ever be governed by thy goodness. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

EPISTLE Gal. 5. 25, 26; 6. 1-10

Brethren, If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. Let us not be made desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. Brethren, and if a man be overtaken in any fault, you, who are spiritual instruct such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so you shall fulfill the law of Christ. For if any man thinks himself to be something, whereas he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let everyone prove his own work, and so he shall have glory in himself only, and not in another. For everyone shall bear his own burden. And let him that is instructed in word, communicate to him that instructeth him, in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked; for what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap. For he that soweth in his flesh, of the flesh also shall reap corruption; but he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall reap life everlasting. And in doing good, let us not fail; for in due time we shall reap, not failing. Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

GRADUAL Ps. 91. 2, 3

It is good to give praise to the Lord; and to sing to thy Name, O most High. V.: To show forth thy mercy in the morning, and thy truth in the night.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps.94.3. For the Lord is a great God, and a great King over all the earth. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (7. 11-16)

At that time, Jesus went into a city called Naim: and there went with him his disciples, and a great multitude. And when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold a dead man was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and much people of the city were with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her: Weep not. And he came near and touched the bier. And they that carried it, stood still. And he said: Young man, I say to thee, Arise. And he that was dead, sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on them all: and they glorified God, saying: A great Prophet is risen up amongst us, and God hath visited his people.

OFFERTORY Ps. 39. 2, 3, 4

With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he had regard to me; and he heard my prayer, and he put a new canticle in my mouth, a song to our God.

SECRET

May thy Sacraments, O Lord, safeguard us, and ever defend us against the assaults of the devil. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

COMMUNION John 6. 52

The bread that I will give is my Flesh for the life of the world.

POSTCOMMUNION

May the efficacy of the heavenly gift, we beseech thee, O Lord, possess our minds and bodies: so that its effects, and not our own impulses, may ever prevail in us. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

24 September 2014 - Our Lady of Ransom

Greater Double - White or Marian Blue

INTROIT Sedulius

Hail, holy Parent, that didst bring forth the King who ruleth Heaven and earth for ever and ever. Ps. 44. 2. My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak of my works to the King. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who by means of the most glorious Mother of thy Son, wast pleased to give new offspring to thy Church for the deliverance of Christians from the power of the heathen: grant, we beseech thee, that we too, who love and honor her as the foundress of so great a work, may by her merits and intercession be ourselves delivered from all our sins and from the bondage of the evil one. Through the same.

LESSON Ecclus. 24.14-16.

From the beginning, and before the world, was I created, and unto the world to come I shall not cease to be, and in the holy dwelling place I have ministered before him. And so was I established in Sion, and in the holy city likewise I rested, and my power was in Jerusalem. And I took root in an honorable people, and in the portion of my God his inheritance, and my abode is in the full assembly of Saints.

Gradual

Thou art blessed and venerable, O Virgin Mary, who without any violation of purity wert found the Mother of our Savior. V. Virgin Mother of God, he whom the whole world cannot hold enclosed himself in thy womb, being made man.

Alleluia, alleluia. V.: After childbirth thou didst remain a Virgin: O Mother of God, intercede for us. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (11.27-28)

At that time, as Jesus was speaking to the multitudes, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee and the paps that gave thee suck. But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it. 

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Luke 1.28,42.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

SECRET

By thy gracious mercy, O Lord, and the intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin, may this offering be of avail to us for welfare and peace now and for evermore. Through.

Preface: Of the Blessed Virgin, with In the Festivity.

Communion

Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the Eternal Father.

POSTCOMMUNION

O Lord, grant, we beseech thee, that we who have received these aids unto salvation, may be always and everywhere protected by the intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin, in whose honor we offered this Sacrifice to thy Majesty. Through.

23 September 2014 - Saint Linus, Pope and Martyr (Commemoration of Saint Thecla, Virgin and Martyr)

Semi-Double - Red

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

Commemoration: Of St. Thecla

Grant, we beseech thee, almighty God, that we who honor the heavenly birthday of blessed Thecla, thy Virgin and Martyr, may both rejoice in her yearly festival and profit by the example of so great a faith. 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.

Commemoration: Of St. Thecla

Receive, O Lord, the gifts which we bring thee on the feast of blessed Thecla thy Virgin and Martyr, by whose patronage we hope to be delivered. 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.

Commemoration: Of St. Thecla

May the mysteries which we have received, help us, O Lord; and by the intercession of blessed Thecla, thy Virgin and Martyr, may we ever enjoy thy protection. Through.

22 September 2014 - Saint Thomas of Villanova, Bishop and Confessor (Commemoration of St. Maurice and Companions, Martyrs)

Double - White

INTROIT Ecclus. 45.30.

The Lord made to him a covenant of peace, and made him a prince: that the dignity of the priesthood should be to him forever. Ps. 131.1. O Lord, remember David: and all his meekness. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who didst adorn blessed Thomas, thy Bishop, with the virtue of exceeding charity toward the poor: we beseech thee, that by his intercession, thou wouldst deign to pour forth the riches of thy mercy on all who humbly call on thee. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Maurice and Companions

Grant, almighty God, we pray thee, that this solemnity of thy holy Martyrs Maurice and his companions may bring us joy: and that while we glory in their heavenly triumph, we may rely on their intercession. Through.

LESSON Ecclus. 44.16-27; 45.3-20.

Henoch pleased God, and was translated into para-dise, that he may give repentance to the nations. Noe was found perfect, just, and in the time of wrath he was made a recon-ciliation. Therefore was there a remnant left to the earth, when the flood came. The covenants of the world were made with him, that all flesh should no more be destroyed with the flood. Abra-ham was the great father of a multitude of nations, and there was not found the like to him in glory, who kept the law of the most High, and was in covenant with him. In his flesh he established the covenant, and in temptation he was found faithful. Therefore by an oath he gave him glory in his posterity, that he should increase as the dust of the earth, And that he would exalt his seed as the stars, and they should inherit from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth. And he did in like manner with Isaac for the sake of Abraham his father. The Lord gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his cove-nant 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 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, that he might teach Jacob his covenant, and Israel his judg-ments. 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. He put upon him a garment to the feet, and breeches, and an ephod, and he compassed him with many little bells of gold all round about, That as he went there might be a sound, and a noise made that might be heard in the temple, for a memorial to the children of his people. He gave him a holy robe of gold, and blue, and purple, a woven work of a wise man, endued with judgment and truth: Of twisted scarlet the work of an artist, with precious stones cut and set in gold, and graven by the work of a lapidary for a memorial, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. And a crown of gold upon his mitre wherein was engraved Holiness, an ornament of honour: a work of power, and delightful to the eyes for its beauty. Before him there were none so beautiful, even from the beginning. No stranger was ever clothed with them, but only his children alone, and his grandchildren for ever. His sacrifices were consumed with fire every day. Moses filled his hands and anointed him with holy oil. This was made to him for an everlasting testament, and to his seed as the days of heaven, to execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise, and to glorify his people in his name. He chose him out of all men living, to offer sacrifice to God, incense, and a good savour, for a memorial to make reconciliation for his people.

Gradual Ecclus. 44.16, 20

Behold a great priest, who in his days pleased God. V. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 109.4. Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (25.14-23)

At that time: Jesus said this parable unto his disciples: For even as a man going into a far country called his servants and delivered to them his goods; And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every one according to his proper ability: and immediately he took his journey. And he that had received the five talents went his way and traded with the same and gained other five. And in like manner he that had received the two gained other two. But he that had received the one, going his way, digged into the earth and hid his lord's money. But after a long time the lord of those servants came and reckoned with them. And he that had received the five talents coming, brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou didst deliver to me five talents. Behold I have gained other five over and above. His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord. And he also that had received the two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst two talents to me. Behold I have gained other two. His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant: because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

OFFERTORY Ps. 88.21-22.

I have found David my servant, with my holy oil I have anointed him: for my hand shall help him, and my arm shall strengthen him.

SECRET

Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that our devout observance of this yearly feast of thy Confessor and Bishop Saint Thomas may render us thy servants acceptable unto thy lovingkindness: that the oblation of this our bounden duty and service may be profitable unto him in the reward of his godliness, and obtain for us thy servants the bountiful gifts of thy grace. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Maurice and Companions

Look, O Lord, upon the gifts which we bring thee in commemoration of thy holy Martyrs Maurice and his companions: and grant that through the intercession of those for whose sake they are well-pleasing to thee, they may be to us a source of endless blessings. Through.

Communion Luke 12.42.

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

POSTCOMMUNION

Grant we beseech thee, almighty God, that we who give thanks for the gifts which we have received, may through the intercession of blessed Thomas, thy Confessor and Bishop, obtain still greater blessings. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Maurice and Companions

Refreshed with thy heavenly Sacraments and joys, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that we may be protected by the help of those in whose triumph we glory. Through.

21 September 2014 - Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (Trinity XIV)

Double of the Second Class – Red

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

May we be helped, O Lord, by the prayers of the blessed Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, that what we cannot obtain by our own efforts may be given to us by his intercession. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity XIV

Let thy continual pity, O Lord, cleanse and defend thy Church: and because it cannot continue in safety without thee, may it ever be governed by thy goodness. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Ezech. 1.10-14

As for the likeness of their faces: there was the face of a man, and the face of a lion on the right side of all the four: and the face of an ox, on the left side of all the four: and the face of an eagle over all the four. And their faces, and their wings were stretched upward: two wings of every one were joined, and two covered their bodies: And every one of them went straight forward: whither the impulse of the spirit was to go, thither they went: and they turned not when they went. And as for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like that of burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps. This was the vision running to and fro in the midst of the living creatures, a bright fire, and lightning going forth from the fire. And the living creatures ran and returned like flashes of lightning.

GRADUAL Ps. 111.1,2

Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he delighteth exceedingly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the righteous shall be blessed.

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

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (9.9-13)

At that time, Jesus saw a man sitting in the custom house, named Matthew, and he said to him: Follow me. And he rose up and followed him. And it came to pass as he was sitting at meat in the house, behold many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. And the Pharisees seeing it, said to his disciples: Why doth your master eat with publicans and sinners? But Jesus hearing it, said: They that are in health need not a physician, but they that are ill. Go then and learn what this meaneth, I will have mercy and not sacrifice. For I am not come to call the just, but sinners.

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 20.4-5

O Lord, thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones: he asked life to thee, and thou hast given it to him, alleluia

SECRET

May the offering of thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, be commended to thee by the prayers of the blessed Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, by whose glorious preaching she is instructed. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity XIV

May thy Sacraments, O Lord, safeguard us, and ever defend us against the assaults of the devil. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

Preface: Of the Apostles.

COMMUNION Ps. 20.6

His glory is great in thy salvation; glory and great beauty shalt thou lay upon him, O Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION

We who have received the Sacraments entreat thee, O Lord, by the intercession of blessed Matthew, thine Apostle and Evangelist: that what we have celebrated for his glory, may profit us unto healing. Through.

Commemoration: Trinity XIV

May the efficacy of the heavenly gift, we beseech thee, O Lord, possess our minds and bodies: so that its effects, and not our own impulses, may ever prevail in us. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

20 September 2014 - Saint Eustace and His Companions, Martyrs (Commemorate Ember Saturday of September and the Vigil of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist)

Double - Red

INTROIT Ecclus. 44.15,14.

Let the people show forth the wisdom of the saints, and the Church declare their praise: and their names shall live unto generation and gene-ration. Ps. 32.1. Rejoice in the Lord, ye just: praise becometh the upright. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who dost gladden us by the annual solemnity of thy martyrs, Saint Eustace and his Companions, mercifully grant we be kindled by the example of those in whose merits we rejoice. Through.

Commemorate Ember Saturday as given in the following mass.

Commemorate the Vigil of Saint Matthew

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

LESSON Wis. 5.16-20.

The just shall live for evermore: and their reward is with the Lord, and the care of them with the most High. Therefore shall they receive a kingdom of glory, and a crown of beauty at the hand of the Lord: for with his right hand he will cover them, and with his holy arm he will defend them. And his zeal will take armour, and he will arm the creature for the revenge of his enemies. He will put on justice as a breastplate, and will take true judgment instead of a helmet: He will take equity for an invincible shield.

Gradual Ps. 123.7-8.

Our soul hath been delivered, as a sparrow, out of the snare of the hunters. V. The snare is broken, and we are delivered: our help is in the name of the Lord, who made Heaven and earth.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Let the just feast, and rejoice before God; and be delighted with gladness. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (6.17-23)

At that time: Coming down with them, Jesus 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. And he, lifting up his eyes on his disciples, said: Blessed are ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are ye that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for you shall laugh. Blessed shall you be when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you and shall reproach you and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Be glad in that day and rejoice: for behold, your reward is great in heaven, For according to these things did their fathers to the prophets.

OFFERTORY Ps. 149.5-6.

The saints shall rejoice in glory, they shall be joyful in their beds: the high praises of God shall be in their mouths.

SECRET

Be appeased, O Lord, with the gifts we offer, and by the intercession of thy holy martyrs, Eustace and his Companions, defend us from all dangers. Through.

Commemorate Ember Saturday as given in the following mass.

Commemorate the Vigil of Saint Matthew

O Lord, who didst exalt thy blessed Matthew to be numbered among thine Apostles: grant that we thy people, who on this day, preventing 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 Luke 12.4.

And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who persecute you.

POSTCOMMUNION

Grant we beseech thee, O Lord, that we would be purged of guilt: and, by the intercession of thy holy martyrs, Eustace and his Companions, make us partakers of the Heavenly salvation. Through.

Commemorate Ember Saturday as given in the following mass.

Commemorate the Vigil of Saint Matthew

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

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If a second mass is said this day of the Ember Day, it is as follows, with commemoration of the feast and vigil. 

Ember Saturday in September

Greater Non-Privileged Feria - Purple

INTROIT Ps. 94.6-7.

Come, let us adore God, and fall down before the Lord: let us weep before him who made us; for he is the Lord our God. Ps. 94.1. Come, let us praise the Lord with joy let us joyfully sing to God our Savior. V. Glory be.

¶ After the Kyrie Eleison, the Celebrant says:

Oremus.
(Let us pray.)

V. Flectamus genua.
(Let us bend the knee.)

R. Levate.
(Arise.)

COLLECT

Almighty and everlasting God, who by means of healthful abstinence dost heal both minds and bodies, very humbly we entreat thy Majesty: be appeased by the devout prayer of those who fast, and give us help both now and for time to come. Through.

FIRST LESSON Lev. 23.26-32

In those days, the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Upon the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the day of atonement, it shall be most solemn, and shall be called holy: and you shall afflict your souls on that day, and shall offer a holocaust to the Lord. You shall do no servile work in the time of this day: because it is a day of propitiation, that the Lord your God may be merciful unto you. Every soul that is not afflicted on this day, shall perish from among his people: And every soul that shall do any work, the same will I destroy from among his people. You shall do no work therefore on that day: it shall be an everlasting ordinance unto you in all your generations, and dwellings. It is a sabbath of rest, and you shall afflict your souls beginning on the ninth day of the month: from evening until evening you shall celebrate your sabbaths: saith the Lord almighty.

GRADUAL Ps. 78.9,10

Forgive us out sins, O Lord, lest they should say at any time among the Gentiles: Where is their God? Help us O God out Savior, and for the glory of thy name, O Lord, deliver.

Oremus.
(Let us pray.)

V. Flectamus genua.
(Let us bend the knee.)

R. Levate.
(Arise.)

COLLECT

Grant unto us, we beseech thee, almighty God, that fasting from food we may be filled with thy grace, and by abstinence may become stronger than all our enemies. Through.

SECOND LESSON Lev. 23.39-43

In those days, the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: From the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when you shall have gathered in all the fruits of your land, you shall celebrate the feast of the Lord seven days: on the first day and the eighth shall be a sabbath, that is a day of rest. And you shall take to you on the first day the fruits of the fairest tree, and branches of palm trees, and boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God. And you shall keep the solemnity thereof seven days in the year. It shall be an everlasting ordinance in your generations. In the seventh month shall you celebrate this feast. And you shall dwell in bowers seven days: every one that is of the race of Israel, shall dwell in tabernacles: That your posterity may know, that I made the children of Israel to dwell in tabernacles, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.

GRADUAL Ps. 83.10,9

Behold, O God our protector, and look on thy servants. O Lord God of hosts, graciously hear the prayers of thy servants.

Oremus.
(Let us pray.)

V. Flectamus genua.
(Let us bend the knee.)

R. Levate.
(Arise.)

COLLECT

Protect, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy family, that by thy bounty we may receive those life-giving helps which thou thyself dost inspire us to seek. Through.

THIRD LESSON Mich. 7.14,16,18-20

O Lord our God, feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thy inheritance, them that dwell alone in the forest, in the midst of Carmel: they shall feed in Basan and Galaad according to the days of old. The nations shall see, and shall be confounded at all their strength. Who is a God like to thee, who takest away iniquity, and passest by the sin of the remnant of thy inheritance? He will send his fury in no more, because he delighteth in mercy. He will turn again, and have mercy on us: he will put away our iniquities: and he will cast all our sins into the bottom of the sea. Thou wilt perform the truth of Jacob, the mercy to Abraham: which thou hast sworn to our fathers from the days of old.

GRADUAL Ps. 89.13,1

Return, O Lord, a little; and be entreated in favor of thy servants. Lord, thou hast been our refuge, from generation to generation.

Oremus.
(Let us pray.)

V. Flectamus genua.
(Let us bend the knee.)

R. Levate.
(Arise.)

COLLECT

Grant us, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we may so abstain from bodily eating, that we may also fast from the evil desires that assail us. Through.

FOURTH LESSON Zach. 8.14-19

In those days, the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: As I purposed to afflict you, when your fathers had provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord, And I had no mercy: so turning again I have thought in these days to do good to the house of Juda, and Jerusalem: fear not. These then are the things, which you shall do: Speak ye truth every one to his neighbour: judge ye truth and judgment of peace in your gates. And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his friend: and love not a false oath: for all these are the things that I hate, saith the Lord. And the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth shall be to the house of Juda, joy, and gladness, and great solemnities: only love ye truth and peace.

GRADUAL Ps. 140.2

Let my prayer be directed as incense in thy sight, O Lord. The lifting up of my hands as evening sacrifice.

Oremus.
(Let us pray.)

V. Flectamus genua.
(Let us bend the knee.)

R. Levate.
(Arise.)

COLLECT

Mercifully hear, O Lord, we beseech thee, the prayers of thy people: that we who are justly afflicted for our sins may be comforted by the visitation of thy loving kindness. Who livest and reignest.

FIFTH LESSON Dan. 3.47-51

In those days the Angel of the Lord went down with Azarias and his companions into the furnace: and he drove the flame of the fire out of the furnace, and made the midst of the furnace like the blowing of a wind bringing dew. And the flame mounted up above the furnace nine and forty cubits: and it broke forth, and burnt such of the Chaldeans as it found near the furnace, the king's servants that heated it. And the fire touched them not at all, nor troubled them nor did them any harm. Then these three as with one mouth praised and glorified and blessed God in the furnace, saying:

¶ Do not give the usual response, Deo gratias (Thanks be to God) at the end. Instead immediately begin the following hymn.

HYMN Dan. 3.52-56

Blessed art thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers: and worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. And blessed is the Name of thy glory, which is holy: and worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. Blessed art thou in the holy temple of thy glory: and worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. Blessed art thou on the holy throne of thy kingdom: and worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. Blessed art thou upon the sceptre of thy divinity: and worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. Blessed art thou that sittest upon the Cherubims, beholding the depths: and worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. Blessed art thou that walkest upon the wings of the wind, and on the waves of the sea: and worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. Let all thy Angels and Saints bless thee: and praise thee and glorify thee for ever. Let the heavens, the earth, the sea, and all the things that are in them, bless thee: and praise thee and glorify thee for ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, who is worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. And worthy to be praised and glorified for ever. Blessed art thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers: and worthy to be praised and glorified for ever.

COLLECT

O God, who didst deaden the flames of fire for the three children: mercifully grant that the flame of vice may not consume us thy servants. Through the same.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

EPISTLE Heb. 9.2-12

Brethren, There was a tabernacle made the first, wherein were the candlesticks, and the table, and the setting forth of loaves, which is called the holy. And after the second veil, the tabernacle, which is called the holy of holies: Having a golden censer, and the ark of the testament covered about on every part with gold, in which was a golden pot that had manna, and the rod of Aaron, that had blossomed, and the tables of the testament. And over it were the cherubims of glory over-shadowing the propitiatory: of which it is not needful to speak now particularly. Now these things being thus ordered, into the first tabernacle the priests indeed always entered, accom-plishing the offices of sacrifices. But into the second, the high priest alone, once a year: not without blood, which he offereth for his own, and the people's ignorance: The Holy Ghost signifying this, that the way into the holies was not yet made manifest, whilst the former tabernacle was yet standing. Which is a parable of the time present: according to which gifts and sacrifices are offered, which can not, as to the conscience, make him perfect that serveth, only in meats and in drinks, And divers washings, and justices of the flesh laid on them until the time of correction. But Christ, being come an high priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hand, that is, not of this creation: Neither by the blood of goats, or of calves, but by his own blood, entered once into the holies, having obtained eternal redemption.

TRACT Ps. 116.1-2

O praise the Lord, all ye nations: and praise him together, all ye people. For his mercy is confirmed upon us; and the truth of the Lord remaineth for ever.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (13.6-17)

At the time, Jesus spoke to the multitude this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it, and found none. And he said to the dresser of the vineyard: Behold, for these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down therefore: why cumbereth it the ground? But he answering, said to him: Lord, let it alone this year also, until I dig about it, and dung it. And if happily it bear fruit: but if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. And he was teaching in their synagogue on their sabbath. And behold there was a woman, who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years: and she was bowed together, neither could she look upwards at all. Whom when Jesus saw, he called her unto him, and said to her: Woman, thou art delivered from thy infirmity. And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. And the ruler of the synagogue (being angry that Jesus had healed on the sabbath) answering, said to the multitude: Six days there are wherein you ought to work. In them therefore come, and be healed; and not on the sabbath day. And the Lord answering him, said: Ye hypocrites, doth not every one of you, on the sabbath day, loose his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead them to water? And ought not this daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? And when he said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the things that were gloriously done by him.

OFFERTORY Ps. 87.2-3

O Lord, the God of my salvation, I have cried in the day, and in the night before thee; let my prayer come in before thee, O Lord.

SECRET

O Lord, we beseech thee, look down favorably upon these present Sacrifices: that they may profit us both unto devotion and salvation. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

COMMUNION Lev. 23.41,43

In the seventh month shall you celebrate this feat, as I made the children of Israel to dwell in tabernacles, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord God.

POSTCOMMUNION

May thy Sacraments, O Lord, we beseech thee, effect in us what they contain: that we may retain in very substance what we now receive by outward sign. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

19 September 2014 - Saint Januarius, Bishop and Martyr, and His Companions (Commemoration of Ember Friday in September)

Double – Red

Nota bene: The Offices are of the feast. The 9th Lesson at Matins is of the Ember Day. 

INTROIT Ps. 36.39.

The salvation of the just is from the Lord: and he is their protector in the time of trouble. Ps. 36.1 Be not emulous of evil-doers: nor envy them that work iniquity. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who dost permit us to celebrate the birthday of thy holy martyrs Januarius and his Companions, grant us to enjoy their companionship in everlasting beatitude. Through.

Commemorate Ember Friday as in the mass given below.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Heb. 10.32-38

Brethren, call to mind the former days, wherein, being illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions. And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations were made a gazingstock; and on the other, become companions of them that were used in such sort. For you both had compassion on them that were in bands, and took with joy the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and lasting substance. Do not therefore lose your confidence, which hath a great reward. For patience is necessary for you: that doing the will of God you may receive the promise. For yet a little and a very little while, and He that is to come, will come and will not delay. But my just man liveth by faith.

GRADUAL Ps. 33.18-19

The just cried, and the Lord heard them, and delivered them out of all their troubles. V. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart; and he will save the humble of spirit.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. The white-robed army of martyrs praiseth thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (24.3-13)

At that time: When Jesus was sitting on mount Olivet, the disciples came to him privately, saying: Tell us when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign of thy coming and of the consummation of the world? And Jesus answering, said to them: Take heed that no man seduce you. For many will come in my name saying, I am Christ. And they will seduce many. And you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that ye be not troubled. For these things must come to pass: but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be pestilences and famines and earthquakes in places. Now all these are the beginnings of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted and shall put you to death: and you shall be hated by all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be scandalized and shall betray one another and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise and shall seduce many. And because iniquity hath abounded, the charity of many shall grow cold. But he that shall persevere to the end, he shall be saved.

OFFERTORY Wis.3.1-3

The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of malice shall not touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace, alleluia.

SECRET

We offer thee, O Lord, the gifts of our devotion; may they be rendered both pleasing unto thee, for the honor of thy just ones, and to us, through thy mercy, helpful to salvation. Through.

Commemorate Ember Friday as in the mass given below.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Matt.10.27

That which I tell you in the dark, speak ye in the light; and that which you hear in the ear preach ye upon the housetops.

POSTCOMMUNION

Grant us, we beseech thee; O Lord, by the intercession of thy holy martyrs, Januarius and Companions, that what we touch with our lips we may receive with a pure heart. Through.

Commemorate Ember Friday as in the mass given below.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

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If a second mass is said this day, it may be of the Ember Day, with commemoration of the feast.

Ember Friday in September

Greater Non-Privileged Feria - Purple

INTROIT Ps. 104.3,4

Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord: seek the Lord, and be strengthened; seek his face evermore. Ps. 104.1. Give glory to the Lord, and call upon his name; declare his deeds among the gentiles. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

We beseech thee, O almighty God, grant that as year by year we devoutly keep these sacred fasts, we may please thee both in body and mind. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

EPISTLE Osee 14.2-10

Thus saith the Lord God: Return, O Israel, to the Lord thy God: for thou hast fallen down by thy iniquity. Take with you words, and return to the Lord, and say to him: Take away all iniquity, and receive the good: and we will render the calves of our lips. Assyria shall not save us, we will not ride upon horses, neither will we say any more: The works of our hands are our gods, for thou wilt have mercy on the fatherless that is in thee. I will heal their breaches, I will love them freely: for my wrath is turned away from them. I will be as the dew, Israel shall spring as the lily, and his root shall shoot forth as that of Libanus. His branches shall spread, and his glory shall be as the olive tree: and his smell as that of Libanus. They shall be converted that sit under his shadow: they shall live upon wheat, and they shall blossom as a vine: his memorial shall be as the wine of Libanus. Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I will hear him, and I will make him flourish like a green fir tree: from me is thy fruit found. Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know these things? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall in them.

GRADUAL Ps. 89.13,1

Return, O Lord, a little and be entreated in favor of thy servants. Lord, thou hast been our refuge, from generation to generation.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (7.36-50)

At that time one of the Pharisees desired Jesus to eat with him. And he went into the house of the Pharisee and sat down to meat. And behold a woman that was in the city, a sinner, when she knew that he sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment. And standing behind at his feet, she began to wash his feet with tears and wiped them with the hairs of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. And the Pharisee, who had invited him, seeing it, spoke within himself, saying: This man, if he were a prophet, would know surely who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner. And Jesus answering, said to him: Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. But he said: Master, say it. A certain creditor had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence and the other fifty. And whereas they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which therefore of the two loveth him most? Simon answering, said: I suppose that he to whom he forgave most. And he said to him: Thou hast judged rightly. And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon: Dost thou see this woman? I entered into thy house: thou gavest me no water for my feet. But she with tears hath washed my feet; and with her hairs hath wiped them. Thou gavest me no kiss. But she, since she came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. My head with oil thou didst not anoint. But she with ointment hath anointed my feet. Wherefore, I say to thee: Many sins are forgiven her, because she hath loved much. But to whom less is forgiven, he loveth less. And he said to her: Thy sins are forgiven thee. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves: Who is this that forgiveth sins also? And he said to the woman: Thy faith hath made thee safe. Go in peace.

OFFERTORY Ps. 102.2,5

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all he hath done for thee: and thy youth shall be renewed like that of the eagle.

SECRET

May the offering of our fasting O Lord, we beseech thee, be pleasing in thy sight: may it atone for our sins, make us worthy of thy favor, and bring us to thine everlasting promise. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

COMMUNION Ps. 118.22,24

Remove from me reproach and contempt, because I have sought out thy commandments, O Lord; for thy testimonies are my meditation.

POSTCOMMUNION

We thank thee, almighty God, for the gifts we have received, and beseech thee to grant us yet greater benefits. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

18 September 2014 - Saint Joseph of Cupertino, Confessor

Double – White

INTROIT Ecclus. 1.14-15

The love of God is honorable wisdom: and they to whom she shall show herself, love her by the sight and by the knowledge of her great works. Ps. 83.2. How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts. My soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who hast ordained that thine only-begotten Son when lifted up from the earth should draw all things to himself: mercifully grant through the merits and example of thy seraphic Confessor Joseph, that we may be lifted up above all earthly desires and be found worthy to come unto him: Who liveth and reigneth.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE I Cor. 13.1-8

Brethren, If I speak with the tongues of men and of Angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal. And if I should have prophecy, and should know all mysteries and all knowledge: and if I should have all faith so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And if I should distribute all my goods to feed the poor, and if I should deliver my body to be burned and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity is patient, is kind: Charity envieth not, dealing not perversely, is not puffed up, is not ambitious, seeketh not her own, is not provoked to anger, thinketh no evil, rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth with the truth: beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never falleth away: whether prophecies shall be made void, or tongues shall cease, or knowledge shall be destroyed. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child. But when I became a man, I put away the things of a child. We see now through a glass in a dark manner: but then face to face. Now I know in part: but then I shall know even as I am known. And now there remain faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

GRADUAL Ps. 20.4,5

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

Alleluia, alleluia. V. The eye of God hath looked upon him for good, and hath lifted him up from his low estate, and hath exalted his head. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (22.1-14)  

At that time, Jesus spoke to the chief priests and the Pharisees in parables, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who made a marriage for his son; and he sent his servants, to call them that were invited to the marriage, and they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying: Tell them that were invited: Behold, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come ye to the marriage. But they neglected; and went their way, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise; and the rest laid hands on his servants, and having treated them contumeliously, put them to death. But when the king had heard of it, he was angry; and sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and burnt their city. Then he saith to his servants: The marriage indeed is ready, but they that were invited were not worthy. Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as you shall find, call to the marriage. And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered together all that they found, both bad and good; and the marraige was filled with guests. And the king went in to see the guests, and he saw there a man who had not on a wedding garment: and he saith to him: Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having on a wedding garment? but he was silent. Then the king said to the waiters: Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen.

OFFERTORY Ps. 34.13

But as for me, when they were troublesome to me, I was clothed with haircloth. I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer shall be turned into my bosom.

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.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Ps. 68.30-31

I am poor and sorrowful: thy salvation, O God, hath set me up. I will praise the Name of God with a canticle: and I will magnify him with praise.

POSTCOMMUNION

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

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

17 September 2014 - The Holy Stigmata of Saint Francis (Commemoration of Ember Wednesday in September)

Double – White

Nota bene: The Offices are said of the feast. The 9th Lesson at Matins is of the Ember Day. 

INTROIT Gal. 6.14

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. Ps. 141.2. I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O Lord, Jesus Christ, who, when the world was growing cold, in order to enkindle in our hearts the fire of thy love, didst renew the sacred marks of thy Passion on the body of blessed Francis: mercifully grant, that with the aid of his merits and prayers, we may bear our cross and bring forth worthy fruits of penance: Who livest and reignest.

Commemorate Ember Wednesday with the Collect as given
in the mass that follows below. 

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Gal. 6.14-18

Brethren, But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ; by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. And whosoever shall follow this rule, peace on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From henceforth let no man be troublesome to me; for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus in my body. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

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. Francis, poor and lowly, entereth rich into heaven, with the hymns of heaven is honored. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (16.24-27)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For he that will save his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for my sake, shall find it. For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels: and then will he render to every man according to his works.

OFFERTORY Ps. 88.25

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

SECRET

O Lord, sanctify these gifts which we dedicate to thee, and by the intercession of blessed Francis, cleanse us from every stain of sin. Through.

Commemorate Ember Wednesday with the Collect as given
in the mass that follows below. 

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Luke 12.42

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

POSTCOMMUNION

O God, who in divers ways didst show forth in blessed Francis, thy Confessor, the wondrous mysteries of thy Cross, grant we beseech thee, that ever following the example of his devotion we may be strengthened by constant meditation of that Cross. Though.

Commemorate Ember Wednesday with the Collect as given
in the mass that follows below. 

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

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If a second mass is said of the Ember Day, it is said as follows, with commemoration of the feast:

Ember Wednesday in September

Greater Non-Privileged Feria - Purple

INTROIT Ps. 80.2-5

Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God of Jacob: take a pleasant psalm with the harp; below the trumpet in the beginning of the month, for it is a commandment in Israel, and a judgment to the God of Jacob. Ps. 80.6. He ordained it for a testimony in Joseph, when he came out of Egypt: he heard a tongue which he knew not. V. Glory be.

¶ After the Kyrie Eleison, the Celebrant says:

Oremus.
(Let us pray.)

V. Flectamus genua.
(Let us bend the knee.)

R. Levate.
(Arise.)

COLLECT

We beseech thee, O Lord, that our weakness may be upheld by thy healing mercy, so that what of itself is falling into ruin may be restored by thy clemency. Through.

FIRST LESSON Amos 9.13-15

Thus saith the Lord God: Behold the days come, when the ploughman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seeds, and the mountains shall drop sweetness, and every hill shall be tilled. And I will bring back the captivity of my people Israel, and they shall build the abandoned cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine of them; and shall make gardens, and eat the fruits of them: and I will plant them upon their own land: and I will no more pluck them out of the their land which I have given them; saith the Lord thy God.

GRADUAL Ps. 112.5-7

Who is as the Lord our God, Who dwelleth on high, and looketh down on the low thing in heaven and in earth? He raised up the needy from the earth, and lifted up the poor out of the dunghill.

COLLECT

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, to thy suppliant household, that while they abstain from bodily food, they may likewise refrain from sin in their minds. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

EPISTLE II Esdr. 8.1-10

In those days all the people were gathered together as one man, to the street which is before the water gate, and they spoke to Esdras the scribe, to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel. Then Esdras the priest brought the law before the multitude of men and women, and all those that could understand, on the first day of the seventh month. And he read it plainly in the street that was before the water gate, from the morning until mid-day, before the men and women, and all those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book. And Esdras the scribe stood upon a step of wood, which he made to speak upon. And he opened the book before all the people, for he was above all the people; and when he had opened it, all the people stood. And Esdras blessed the Lord the great God, and all the people answered: Amen, Amen, lifting up their hands: and they bowed down, and adored God, with their faces to the ground. Now the Levites made silence among the people to hear the law; and the people stood in their place: and they read in the book of the law of God distinctly and plainly to be understood; and they understood when it was read. And Nehemias, and Esdras the priest and scribe, and the levites who interpreted to all the people said: This is a holy day to the Lord our God; do not mourn nor weep. And he said to them. Go eat fat meats and drink sweet wines, and send portions to them that have no prepared for themselves; because it is the holy day of the Lord, and be not sad, for the joy of the Lord is our strength.

GRADUAL Ps. 32.12,6.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord: the people whom the Lord hath chosen for his inheritance. By the word of the Lord the heavens were established: and all the power of them by the spirit of his mouth.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Mark (9.16-28)

At the time, one of the multitude answering said to Jesus: Master, I have brought my son to thee, having a dumb spirit. Who, wheresoever he taketh him, dasheth him, and he foameth, and gnasheth with the teeth, and pineth away; and I spoke to thy disciples to cast him out, and they could not. Who answering them, said: O incredulous generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him unto me. And they brought him. And when he had seen him, immediately the spirit troubled him; and being thrown down upon the ground, he rolled about foaming. And he asked his father: How long time is it since this hath happened unto him? But he said: From his infancy: And oftentimes hath he cast him into the fire and into waters to destroy him. But if thou canst do any thing, help us, having compassion on us. And Jesus saith to him: If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief. And when Jesus saw the multitude running together, he threatened the unclean spirit, saying to him: Deaf and dumb spirit, I command thee, go out of him; and enter not any more into him. And crying out, and greatly tearing him, he went out of him, and he became as dead, so that many said: He is dead. But Jesus taking him by the hand, lifted him up; and he arose. And when he was come into the house, his disciples secretly asked him: Why could not we cast him out? And he said to them: This kind can go out by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

OFFERTORY Ps. 118.47, 48

I will meditate on thy commandments, which I will love exceedingly and lift up my hands to thy commandments, which I have loved.

SECRET

May our fasts, we beseech thee, O Lord, be acceptable unto thee, and by expiating our sins, make us worthy of thy grace, and bring us to thine everlasting promises. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

COMMUNION II Esdr. 8.10

Eat fat meats, and drink sweet wine, and send portions to them that have not prepared for themselves; because it is the holy day of the Lord; for the joy of the Lord is our strength.

POSTCOMMUNION

O Lord, we humbly beseech thee, that being filled with the gift of thy salvation, we may be renewed by the effect of that which we taste with joy. Through. 

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum