1 September 2016 - Saint Giles, Abbot (Twelve Holy Brethren, MM.)

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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 2016 - Saint Raymond Nonnatus, Confessor

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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.

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.

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.

30 August 2016 - Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin (Commemoration of Sts. Felix and Adauctus, MM.)

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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 2016 - The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (Commemoration of St. Sabina, M.)

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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