18 November 2014 - Dedication of the Basilicas of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

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The Basilica of Saint Peter, located on Vatican Hill, replaced the Old Saint Peter's Basilica and was initiated by Pope Julius II. Its primary designers were Bramante, Michelangelo, Maderno, and Bernini. The Basilica sits upon the tomb of Saint Peter the Apostle and was completed 18 November 1626. 

The Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls is one of the four major papal basilicas in Rome. It was built over the burial site of Saint Paul the Apostle. It was completed in the 5th century under Pope Leo I. It was later heavily modified by Pope Gregory the Great. It takes its name "outside the Walls" from the fact that it was constructed outside of the Aurelian walls of the City of Rome. The basilica underwent several renovations and modifications since its construction, in part due to invasion and natural disaster. 

INTROIT Gen. 28.17.

Terrible is this place: it is the house of God, and the gate of heaven; and it shall be called the court of God. Ps. 82. 2,3. 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 every year dost renew the day of the consecration of this thy holy temple, and continuest to bring us in safety to thy sacred mysteries, graciously hear the prayers of thy people, and grant that all who enter this temple to implore thy blessings, may rejoice in obtaining whatsoever they ask. Through.

LESSON Apoc. 21.2-5.

In those days: I, John, saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice from the throne, saying: Behold the tabernacle of God with men: and he will dwell with them. And they shall be his people: and God himself with them shall be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and death shall be no more. Nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away. And he that sat on the throne, said: Behold, I make all things new. And he said to me: Write, for these words are most faithful and true.

Gradual

This place was made by God, a priceless mystery, it is without reproof. V. O God, before whom standeth the choir of angels, give ear to the prayers of thy servants.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 137.2.
I will worship towards thy holy temple: and I will give glory to thy name. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (19.1-10)

At that time: entering, Jesus walked through Jericho. And behold, there was a man named Zacheus, who was the chief of the publicans: and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was: and he could not for the crowd, because he was low of stature. And running before, he climbed up into a sycamore tree, that he might see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus was come to the place, looking up, he saw him and said to him: Zacheus, make haste and come down: for this day I must abide in thy house. And he made haste and came down and received him with joy. And when all saw it, they murmured, saying, that he was gone to be a guest with a man that was a sinner. But Zacheus standing, said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wronged any man of any thing, I restore him fourfold. Jesus said to him: This day is salvation come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 

  The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY I Par. 29.17,18.

O Lord God, in the simplicity of my heart I have joyfully offered all these things; and I have seen with great joy thy people which are here present: O God of Israel, keep this will.

SECRET

Give heed, we beseech thee, O Lord, to our prayers: that while we set before thee these present gifts, we may be found worthy, by thy help, to come to everlasting rewards.

Communion Matt. 21.13.

My house shall be called the house of prayer, saith the Lord: in it everyone that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Postcommunion 

O God, who from living and chosen stones dost prepare an eternal dwelling place for thy majesty; assist thy suppliant people, that thy Church, whilst benefitting by material enlargement, may also expand by spiritual increase. Through.