Double – Red
Saint Agnes of Rome was a member of the Roman nobility in the 3rd century. Suitors who were rebuffed by her turned her over to the authorities. She was dragged naked to a local brothel, but she was spared violation. She was later tried and condemned to death. She was burned at the stake, but the flames would not consume her. She was then beheaded by a soldier.
INTROIT Ps. 118. 95, 96.
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I have understood thy testimonies, O Lord: I have seen an end of all perfection; thy command is exceeding broad. Ps. 118.1. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the law of the Lord. V.: Glory be.
COLLECT
O Almighty and everlasting God, who choosest the weak things of the world to confound the strong: mercifully grant that we who keep the solemn feast of blessed Agnes, thy Virgin and Martyr, may experience the benefit of her pleading with thee. Through.
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Against the Persecutors of the Church and Of the B.V.M.
(As given after 29 December.)
EPISTLE Ecclus. 51. 1-8; 12.
I will give glory to thee, O Lord, O King, and I will praise thee, O God my Savior. I will give glory to thy Name, for thou hast been a helper and protector to me, and hast preserved my body from destruction, from the snare of an unjust tongue, and from the lips of them that forge lies; and in the sight of them that stood by thou hast been my helper. And thou hast delivered me, according to the multitude of the mercy of thy Name, from them that did roar, prepared to devour; out of the hands of them that sought my life, and from the gates of afflictions which compassed me about: from the oppression of the flame which surrounded me, and in the midst of the fire I was not burnt: from the depth of the body of hell, and from an unclean tongue, and from lying words, from an unjust king, and from a slanderous tongue. My soul shall praise the Lord even unto death: because thou, O Lord our God, deliverest them that wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the nations.
GRADUAL Ps. 44. 3, 5.
Grace is poured abroad in thy lips: therefore hath God blessed thee for ever. V.: Because of truth, and meekness, and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.
Alleluia, alleluia. V.: Matt. 25. 4,6. The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with the lamps; but at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet Christ our Lord. Alleluia.
+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (25. 1-13)
At that time, Jesus spoke to his disciples this parable: The Kingdom of Heaven shall 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 come 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. 15, 16.
After her shall virgins be brought to the King: her neighbors shall be brought to thee with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the King, the Lord.
SECRET
O Lord, graciously receive the oblations which we offer up to thee; and by the intercession of blessed Agnes, thy Virgin and Martyr, loose the bonds of our sins. Through.
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Against the Persecutors of the Church and Of the B.V.M.
(As given after 29 December.)
COMMUNION Matt. 25. 4, 6.
The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with the lamps; but at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet Christ our Lord.
POSTCOMMUNION
We who have been refreshed with heavenly food and drink, humbly entreat thee, O our God, that we may be defended by the prayers of her in whose memory we have partaken of these mysteries. Through.
SEASONAL COLLECTS
Against the Persecutors of the Church and Of the B.V.M.
(As given after 29 December.)
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