Proper of Saints: August–November (Anglican Missal)

Work in progress: Proper of Saints, August–November, scan PDF pp. 1099–1206

FEASTS OF AUGUST

August 1st. St. Peter's Chains, commonly called Lammas Day

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INTROIT. Nunc scio vere. Acts 12.

Now I know of a surety that the Lord hath sent his Angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. Ps. 139. Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me: thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who didst deliver thy holy Apostle Saint Peter from his bonds and suffer him to depart unhurt: vouchsafe, we pray thee, to deliver us from the bonds of our sins, and of thy mercy preserve us from all evil. Through.

For St. Paul. COLLECT.

O God, who by the preaching of thy blessed Apostle Saint Paul hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine forth upon the Gentiles: grant, we beseech thee, that we who this day call him to remembrance, may feel the effectual benefit of his intercession. Through.

EPISTLE. Herod the king stretched forth his hands. As on the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul, June 29th, page E 198.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands: they will remember thy Name, O Lord. ℣. Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children: therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Loosen, O Peter, at God's commandment, our earthly bondage: opening unto the blessed the doors of the heavenly Kingdom. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea. As on the same Feast, page E 199.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands: they will remember thy Name, O Lord, from one generation to another.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that this sacrifice which we offer unto thee, may, at the intercession of thy blessed Apostle Saint Peter, evermore avail to quicken and defend us. Through.

For St. Paul. SECRET.

Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that these oblations of thy people may be sanctified by the prayers of thy holy Apostle Saint Paul: and that the favour which thou shewest upon them that observe the institution of thine ordinance may be increased by the effectual help of his advocacy. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 16. Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord our God, who hast fulfilled us with the partaking of thy holy Body, and of thy precious Blood: we beseech thee; that, like as we have performed these mysteries with outward devotion, so we may attain the reward thereof in the fulfilment of our redemption. Through.

For St. Paul. POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to make us partakers of this holy Sacrament: grant, we beseech thee; that at the intercession of thy holy Apostle Saint Paul, the sacrifice we have offered to the increase of his glory may be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through.

August 4th. St. Dominic, Confessor

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INTROIT. Os justi. Ps. 37.

The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom: and his tongue will be talking of judgment: the law of his God is in his heart. Ps. ibid. Fret not thyself because of the ungodly: neither be thou envious against the evildoers. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who hast vouchsafed to enlighten thy Church with the merits and teaching of blessed Dominic thy Confessor: grant, we pray thee; that by his intercession we may fail not of thy succour in all things temporal, and continually prosper in all spiritual advancement. Through.

The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 2 Tim. 4. 1.

Dearly beloved: I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be instant in season, out of season: reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

GRADUAL. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus in the house of the Lord. ℣. To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning: and of thy truth in the night-season. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Hosea 14. The righteous shall grow as the lily: and flourish for ever before the Lord. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 12. 35.

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding: that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through. Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET.

Sanctify, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations: that, by the merits of blessed Dominic thy Confessor, they may be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that whereas we are oppressed by the burden of our sins, the intercession of blessed Dominic thy Confessor may speedily help and deliver us. Through.

August 6th. Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ

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INTROIT. Illuxerunt coruscationes tuae. Ps. 77.

The lightnings shone upon the ground: the earth was moved and shook withal. Ps. 84. O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of Hosts. My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who, in the glorious Transfiguration of thine only-begotten Son, didst confirm the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers, and in the voice proceeding from the shining cloud didst wondrously foreshow the perfect adoption of all thy sons: mercifully grant, that we, being made fellow-heirs of Christ himself the King of glory, may attain to the partaking of the same his glory in heaven. Through the same.

The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Peter the Apostle. 2 St. Peter 1. 16.

Dearly beloved: We have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. We have also a more sure word of prophecy: whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou art fairer than the children of men: full of grace are thy lips. ℣. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the king. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Wis. 7. He is the brightness of the everlasting light, the unspotted mirror of the power of God, and the image of his goodness. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 17. 1.

At that time: After six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart: and was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus: Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. And behold a voice out of the cloud, which said: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. And Jesus came and touched them, and said: Arise, and be not afraid. And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying: Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 112. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever, alleluia.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that, by the glorious Transfiguration of thine only-begotten Son, thou wouldest vouchsafe to sanctify these our oblations: and by the splendour of his brightness to cleanse us from the defilement of all our iniquities. Through the same.

PREFACE of Christmas.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 17. Tell the vision to no man until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we which here have celebrated in our outward office the sacred mysteries of the Transfiguration of thy Son, may in all purity of heart and mind receive the benefits of the same. Through the same.

August 7th. The Most Holy Name of Jesus

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INTROIT. In Nomine Jesu. Phil. 2.

At the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth: and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Ps. 8. O Lord our Governour, how excellent is thy Name in all the world. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who didst appoint thine only-begotten Son to be the Redeemer of mankind, and didst command that his Name should be called Jesus: mercifully grant, that we, who venerate his holy Name on earth, may likewise attain to the fruition of beholding him in heaven. Through the same.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 4. 8.

In those days: Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them: Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel: if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole, be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel: that by the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner: neither is there salvation in any other. For there is none other Name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.

GRADUAL. Ps. 106. Deliver us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the heathen: that we may give thanks unto thy holy Name, and make our boast of thy praise. ℣. Is. 63. Thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer: thy Name is from everlasting. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 145. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy Name for ever and ever. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 2. 21.

At that time: When eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child: his Name was called JESUS, which was so named of the Angel before he was conceived in the womb. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 86. I will thank thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and will praise thy Name for evermore: for thou, Lord, art good and gracious: and of great mercy unto all them that call upon thee, alleluia.

SECRET.

Most merciful God, who by thy heavenly benediction preservest all things that thou hast created: sanctify therewith, we beseech thee, this our sacrifice, which we offer unto the glory of the Name of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; that the same may be acceptable unto thee for the praise of thy divine majesty, and be profitable unto us for the obtaining of everlasting salvation. Through the same.

PREFACE of Christmas.

COMMUNION. Ibid. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship thee, O Lord, and shall glorify thy Name: for thou art great and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone, alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Almighty and everlasting God, who art our Creator and Redeemer, mercifully have respect unto these our prayers: and behold with the favour of thy countenance the sacrifice of our salvation, which we offer unto thy divine majesty, to the honour of the Name of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord; that, by the merits of his glorious Name of Jesus, thy grace may be in such wise shed forth upon us, that being thereby predestined to eternal life, we may evermore rejoice that our names are written in heaven. Through the same.

¶ In Votive Masses after Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia and the verse following is said:

TRACT. Ps. 80 and Cant. 2. Turn us again, O Lord God of Hosts: shew the light of thy countenance, and we shall be whole: let me hear thy voice. For sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. ℣. Cant. 1. Thy Name, O Jesu, is as ointment poured forth: therefore do the virgins love thee.

¶ In Votive Masses in Eastertide, instead of the Gradual is said:

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 145. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy Name for ever and ever. Alleluia. ℣. ibid. I will magnify thee, O God my king: and I will praise thy Name, O Jesu, for ever and ever. Alleluia.

August 9th. St. Oswald, King and Martyr

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Mass In virtute from Common of Martyrs, page F 9, except the Collect and Gospel following. Commemorate the Vigil of St. Lawrence, M.

COLLECT.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast hallowed this day to be a day of gladness and rejoicing by the Martyrdom of thy blessed Saint King Oswald: we pray thee, pour into our hearts such an increase of thy charity, that like as we do honour his glorious battle for thy faith, so we may imitate him in constancy even unto death. Through.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 14. 25.

At that time: Jesus said unto the multitudes: If any man come to me, and hate not his father and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, saying: This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

August 9th. Vigil of St. Lawrence, Martyr

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INTROIT. Dispersit. Ps. 112.

He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor, and his righteousness remaineth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour. Ps. ibid. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications: and, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyr Saint Lawrence, whose festival we now prevent, mercifully bestow upon us the continual succour of thy mercy. Through.

COLLECT 2 of St. Mary; 3 for Church or Chief Bishop.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 51. 1.

I will thank thee, O Lord and King, and praise thee, O God my Saviour: I do give praise unto thy Name: for thou art my defender and helper, and hast preserved my body from destruction, and from the snare of the slanderous tongue, and from the lips that forge lies, and hast been mine helper against mine adversaries. And hast delivered me, according to the multitude of thy mercies and greatness of thy Name, from the teeth of them that were ready to devour me, and out of the hands of such as sought after my life, and from the manifold afflictions which I had: from the choking of fire on every side, and from the midst of the fire which I kindled not; from the depth of the belly of hell, from an unclean tongue, and from lying words. By an accusation to the king from an unrighteous tongue my soul drew near even unto death, my life was near to the hell beneath. They compassed me on every side, and there was no man to help me: I looked for the succour of men, but there was none. Then thought I upon thy mercy, O Lord, and upon thy acts of old, how thou deliverest such as wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the enemies, O Lord our God.

GRADUAL. Ps. 112. He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor: and his righteousness remaineth for ever. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 16. 24.

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

OFFERTORY. Job 16. My prayer is pure: and therefore I ask that a place may be given to my voice in heaven: for my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high: let my prayer ascend to the Lord.

SECRET.

Accept, O merciful Lord, the sacrifice which we offer unto thee: and, at the intercession of blessed Lawrence thy Martyr, deliver us from the bonds of all our iniquities. Through.

SECRET 2 of St. Mary; 3 for Church or Chief Bishop.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 16. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God: that, like as we in this life do gladly honour the memory of blessed Lawrence thy Martyr; so we may in heaven rejoice in his eternal fellowship. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION 2 of St. Mary; 3 for Church or Chief Bishop.

August 10th. St. Lawrence, Martyr

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INTROIT. Confessio et pulchritudo. Ps. 96.

Glory and worship are before him: power and honour are in his sanctuary. Ps. ibid. O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O Lord, who knowest us to be sore beset by reason of our sins: mercifully grant that, like as thou didst enable thy blessed servant Lawrence to overcome the fires of his torments, so we may by thy grace assuage the flames of our temptations. Through.

The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 2 Cor. 9. 6.

Brethren: He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly: and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work, as it is written: He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower, both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness.

GRADUAL. Ps. 17. O Lord, thou hast proved and visited mine heart in the night season. ℣. Thou hast tried me with fire, and shalt find no wickedness in me. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The Deacon Lawrence wrought a good work: who by the sign of the Cross gave light to the blind. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 12. 24.

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it: but he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me: and where I am, there shall also my servant be. If any man serve me, him will my Father honour. The Creed is not said, except in a church of his own dedication, or on a Sunday.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 96. Glory and worship are before him: power and honour are in his sanctuary.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, graciously to accept our oblations: that, by the merits and intercession of blessed Lawrence, they may be profitable to the advancement of our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. St. John 12. If any man serve me, let him follow me: and where I am, there shall also my servant be.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to fill us with thy sacred gifts: we humbly beseech thee; that we which here have offered unto thee the duty of our bounden service, may, by the intercession of blessed Lawrence thy Martyr, be made thereby to grow and increase to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

August 12th. St. Clare, Virgin

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Mass Dilexisti from Common, page F 71.

August 14th. Vigil of the Assumption

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INTROIT. Vultum tuum. Ps. 45.

The rich among the people shall make their supplication before thee: the virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company and shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness. Ps. ibid. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things that I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.

Glory be to God on high is not said.

COLLECT.

O God, who didst vouchsafe to choose the Virgin womb of blessed Mary wherein to make thy dwelling-place: grant, we beseech thee; that we, being defended by her protection, may of thee be enabled to attain with gladness to her coming festival. Who livest.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 24. 17.

I, as the vine, brought forth pleasant savour: and my flowers are the fruit of honour and riches. I am the mother of fair love, and fear, and knowledge, and holy hope. In me is all grace of the way and of the truth: in me is all hope of life and of virtue. Come unto me all ye that be desirous of me, and fill yourselves with my fruits. For my spirit is sweeter than honey, and mine inheritance than the honeycomb. My memorial shall be unto everlasting generations. They that eat me shall yet be hungry: and they that drink me shall yet be thirsty. He that obeyeth me shall never be confounded: and they that work by me shall not do amiss. They that expound me shall have everlasting life.

GRADUAL. Blessed and worshipful art thou, O Virgin Mary: who a maiden undefiled, hast our Saviour for thy child. ℣. Virgin Mother of God, the whole world cannot contain him: yet made man for our sake, hidden he lies in thy womb.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 11. 27.

At that time: It came to pass as Jesus spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him: Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said: Yea, rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it.

OFFERTORY. Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, who didst bear the Creator of all things: thou didst give birth to thy Maker, and for ever remainest a Virgin.

SECRET.

Grant, O Lord, that, like as thou didst take the blessed Mother of God from this life, to the intent that she might faithfully make intercession before thee for the remission of our sins: so now her prayers may render these our oblations acceptable in the sight of thy mercy. Through the same.

COMMON PREFACE.

COMMUNION. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, that bore the Son of the everlasting Father.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, the protection of thy mercy to the frailty of our mortal nature: that we, who here prevent the festival of the holy Mother of God, may by the help of her intercession die to our former sins, and rise again to newness of life. Through the same.

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August 15th. Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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INTROIT. Gaudeamus.

Rejoice we all in the Lord, keeping holy-day in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary: in whose Assumption the Angels rejoice and glorify the Son of God. Ps. 45. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the king. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to forgive the sins of thy people: that we, who of ourselves can do nothing that is acceptable unto thee, may be succoured by the intercession of the Mother of thy Son. Who liveth.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 24. 7.

With all these I sought rest, and in whose inheritance shall I abide? So the Creator of all things gave me a commandment: and he that made me caused my tabernacle to rest, and said: Let thy dwelling be in Jacob, and thine inheritance in Israel. He created me from the beginning before the world, and I shall never fail. In the holy tabernacle I served before him: and so was I established in Sion. Likewise in the beloved city he gave me rest, and in Jerusalem was my power. And I took root in an honourable people, even in the portion of the Lord's inheritance. I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress tree upon the mountains of Hermon. I was exalted like a palm tree in Engaddi, and as a rose plant in Jericho. As a fair olive tree in a pleasant field, and grew up as a plane tree by the water. I gave a sweet smell like cinnamon and aspalathus: and I yielded a pleasant odour like the best myrrh.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. ℣. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear: so shall the king have pleasure in thy beauty. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Mary is taken up into heaven: the company of the Angels is joyful. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 10. 38.

At that time: Jesus entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house: and she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving: and came to him and said: Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her: Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: but one thing is needful. And Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Mary is taken up into heaven: the Angels rejoice and glorify the Lord, alleluia.

SECRET.

We pray thee, O Lord, that the prayers of the Mother of God may avail for the succour of thy people: that we, who do acknowledge her to have departed this life by reason of the condition of our mortal frailty, may feel the effectual succour of the intercession which she offereth unto thee in thy heavenly glory. Through the same.

PREFACE of our Lady, And that on the Assumption, which is said throughout the Octave, even on Feasts.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 10. Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall never be taken away from her.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to make us partakers of thy heavenly banquet: we humbly beseech thee, that we who here observe the Assumption of the Mother of God, may by her intercession be delivered from all the evils that beset us. Through the same.

¶ During the Octave of the Assumption of our Lady, and on the Octave-day, the same Mass is said as on the Feast. And during the Octave the second Collect is of the Holy Ghost, the third for the Church or the Chief Bishop.

August 16th. St. Joachim, Conf., and Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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INTROIT. Dispersit. Ps. 112.

He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor, and his righteousness remaineth for ever: his horn shall be exalted with honour. Ps. ibid. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who out of all thy saints didst choose blessed Joachim to be father of the Mother of thy Son: grant, we beseech thee; that we, who celebrate his festival, may feel the perpetual succour of his advocacy. Through the same.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 31. 8.

Blessed is the man that is found without blemish: and hath not gone after gold. Who is he? and we will call him blessed: for wonderful things hath he done among his people. Who hath been tried thereby and found perfect? Then let him glory. Who might offend, and hath not offended? or done evil, and hath not done it? His goods shall be established, and the congregation shall declare his alms.

GRADUAL. Ps. 112. He hath dispersed abroad and given to the poor: and his righteousness remaineth for ever. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Joachim, husband of Anne, of the Blessed Virgin the father, here to thy suppliants bring safety and healing of soul. Alleluia.

✠ The Beginning of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 1.

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac. And Isaac begat Jacob. And Jacob begat Judas and his brethren. And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar. And Phares begat Esrom. And Esrom begat Aram. And Aram begat Aminadab. And Aminadab begat Naasson. And Naasson begat Salmon. And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab. And Booz begat Obed of Ruth. And Obed begat Jesse. And Jesse begat David the king. And David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias. And Solomon begat Roboam. And Roboam begat Abia. And Abia begat Asa. And Asa begat Josaphat. And Josaphat begat Joram. And Joram begat Ozias. And Ozias begat Joatham. And Joatham begat Achaz. And Achaz begat Ezekias. And Ezekias begat Manasses. And Manasses begat Amon. And Amon begat Josias. And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon. And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel. And Salathiel begat Zorobabel. And Zorobabel begat Abiud. And Abiud begat Eliakim. And Eliakim begat Azor. And Azor begat Sadoc. And Sadoc begat Achim. And Achim begat Eliud. And Eliud begat Eleazar. And Eleazar begat Matthan. And Matthan begat Jacob. And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ. The Creed is said, on account of the Octave of the Assumption.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 8. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship: thou hast made him to have dominion of the works of thy hands, O Lord.

SECRET.

Most merciful God, we beseech thee to accept the sacrifice which we offer to thy divine majesty, to the honour of the holy Patriarch Joachim, father of the Virgin Mary: and grant that, he with his wife and their most blessed offspring interceding for us, we may be counted worthy to receive the perfect forgiveness of all our sins, and attain in the end to everlasting glory. Through the same.

PREFACE of our Lady, And that on the Assumption, unless the Feast of St. Joachim be transferred after the Octave of the Assumption, in which case the Common Preface is said.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that by this holy Sacrament which we have received, with the succour of the prayers and merits of blessed Joachim, father of the Mother of thy beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord, we may be found worthy to be made partakers of thy grace in this life present, and of everlasting glory in the life to come. Through the same.

August 17th. Octave of St. Lawrence, Martyr

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INTROIT. Probasti. Ps. 17.

O Lord, thou hast proved and visited mine heart in the night season: thou hast tried me with fire, and shalt find no wickedness in me. Ps. ibid. Hear the right, O Lord: and hearken unto my prayer. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O Lord, raise up, we pray thee, in thy Church the Spirit wherewith thy blessed Deacon Lawrence did service unto thee: that we, being filled with the same, may cleave steadfastly to those things which he did love, and in all things follow the holy doctrine which he taught. Through . . . in the unity of the same.

For the Octave of the Assumption. COLLECT, page E 255.

EPISTLE. He which soweth. As on the Feast of St. Lawrence, page E 249.

GRADUAL. Ps. 8. Thou hast crowned him with glory and worship, O Lord. ℣. Thou hast made him to have dominion of the works of thy hands. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The Deacon Lawrence wrought a good work, who, by the sign of the Cross, gave light to the blind. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Verily, verily, I say unto you. As on the Feast of St. Lawrence, p. E 250. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 21. The righteous shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord, exceeding glad shall he be in thy salvation: thou hast given him his heart's desire.

SECRET.

O Lord, we pray thee that the devout prayers of blessed Lawrence may commend our sacrifice unto thee: that this bounden oblation which we offer in his honour, may by his merits be rendered acceptable in thy sight. Through.

For the Octave of the Assumption. SECRET, page E 256.

PREFACE of our Lady, And that on the Assumption.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 16. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

POSTCOMMUNION.

We humbly beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, whom thou hast fulfilled with thy heavenly gifts, may, by the intercession of blessed Lawrence thy Martyr, receive the perpetual succour of thy protection. Through.

For the Octave of the Assumption. POSTCOMMUNION, page E 257.

August 20th. St. Bernard, Abbot and Doctor

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Mass In medio Ecclesiae from Common, page F 49, with Epistle The righteous will give his heart, page F 52. Commem. Oct. of Assumption. The Creed is said. Preface of our Lady, And that on the Assumption.

August 22nd. Octave of the Assumption

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Mass as on the Feast.

August 23rd. Vigil of St. Bartholomew, Ap.

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Mass Ego autem from Common, page F 1. Collect 2 of St. Mary, 3 for Church or Chief Bishop.

August 24th. St. Bartholomew, Apostle

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INTROIT. Mihi autem nimis. Ps. 139.

Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Ps. ibid. Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me: thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O Almighty and everlasting God, who didst give to thine Apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach thy Word: grant, we beseech thee, unto thy Church, to love that Word which he believed, and both to preach and receive the same. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 5. 12.

In those days: By the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people: and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women. Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets: and laid them on beds and couches; that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands: they shall remember thy Name, O Lord. ℣. Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children: therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The glorious company of the Apostles praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 22. 24.

At that time: There was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. And he said unto them: The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 139. Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that we, which here observe the festival of thy blessed Apostle Bartholomew: may, by the succour of him for whom we offer unto thee our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, be made partakers of the benefits of thy mercy. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 19. Ye which have followed me shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel, saith the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, O Lord, we pray thee: that this token of everlasting redemption, which we have received; may, by the intercession of blessed Bartholomew thy Apostle, be profitable unto us for our succour, both in this life and in that which is to come. Through.

¶ Votive Masses as for a Martyr. See Rubric, page E 1.

August 25th. St. Louis, King and Confessor

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Mass Os justi from Common of a Confessor, page F 53, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who didst exalt blessed Louis thy Confessor from an earthly realm to the glory of thy heavenly Kingdom: grant, we pray thee, that by his merits and intercession; we may be made heirs of the King of kings, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord. Who liveth.

EPISTLE. The Lord guided the righteous, p. F 9.

GOSPEL. A certain nobleman went into a far country, page F 59.

SECRET.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, like as blessed Louis thy Confessor, despising all the pleasures of this world, sought only to be acceptable unto Christ our King; so, by his intercession, we may be rendered acceptable in thy sight. Through the same.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O God, who didst make blessed Louis thy Confessor to be wondrous upon earth and glorious in heaven: vouchsafe, we pray thee, that he may ever be the effectual defender of thy Church. Through.

August 28th. St. Augustine, Bp., Conf., & Doct.

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Mass In medio Ecclesiae from Common, page F 49, except:

COLLECT.

Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications: that we, whom thou dost suffer to put our trust and confidence in thy mercy, may, at the intercession of blessed Augustine thy Confessor and Bishop, obtain of thy goodness the wonted effects of thy compassion. Through.

GRADUAL. Ps. 37. The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom: and his tongue will be talking of judgment. ℣. The law of his God is in his heart: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant, with my holy oil have I anointed him. Alleluia.

The Creed is said.

August 29th. The Beheading of St. John the Baptist

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INTROIT. Loquebar. Ps. 119.

I will speak of thy testimonies also even before kings, and will not be ashamed: and my delight shall be in thy commandments, which I have loved exceedingly. Ps. 92. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto thy Name, O Most Highest. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

We pray thee, O Lord, that this solemn festival of John Baptist thy blessed Forerunner and Martyr: may effectually bestow upon us thy succour, to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Who livest.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Prophet Jeremiah. Jer. 1. 17.

In those days: The word of the Lord came unto me, saying: Gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee. Be not dismayed at their faces: lest I confound thee before them. For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land. And they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the Lord, to deliver thee.

GRADUAL. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus in the house of the Lord. ℣. To tell of thy loving-kindness in the morning, and of thy truth in the night-season. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Hosea 14. The righteous shall grow as the lily: and flourish for ever before the Lord. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Mark. St. Mark 6. 17.

At that time: Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife; for he had married her. For John had said unto Herod: It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not. For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy: and observed him, and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. And when a convenient day was come, that Herod, on his birthday, made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; and when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him; the king said unto the damsel: Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. And he sware unto her: Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. And she went forth, and said unto her mother: What shall I ask? And she said: The head of John the Baptist. And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying: I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist. And the king was exceeding sorry: yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her: and immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought. And he went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head in a charger: and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother. And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse: and laid it in a tomb.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 21. The righteous shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord: exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation: thou hast given him his heart's desire.

SECRET.

We pray thee, O Lord, that the gifts which we offer unto thee for the remembrance of the passion of thy blessed Martyr John Baptist: may, by his intercession, be rendered profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 21. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head, O Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION.

We pray thee, O Lord, that the observance of this festival of blessed John the Baptist may enable us to venerate aright the meaning of the wondrous sacraments which we have received, and to rejoice abundantly in the fruits that they bring forth in us. Through.

August 30th. St. Rose, Virgin of Lima

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Mass Dilexisti from Common, p. F 71, except:

COLLECT.

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, who, by the outpouring of the heavenly dew of thy grace, didst enable thy blessed Saint Rose to shew forth among the peoples of the Indies the glory of chastity and suffering: grant to us thy servants, that running after her in the savour of her sweetness, we may be made a sweet savour unto Christ our Lord. Who liveth.

August 31st. St. Aidan, Bishop & Confessor

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Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41.

FEASTS OF SEPTEMBER

September 1st. St. Giles, Abbot

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Mass Os justi from Common, page F 60.

September 7th. St. Evurtius, Bishop & Conf.

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Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41.

September 8th. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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INTROIT. Salve, sancta parens. Sedulius.

Hail, O Mother most holy, who didst give birth to the monarch, reigning o'er heaven and earth world without end. Ps. 45. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

We beseech thee, O Lord, pour into our hearts the abundance of thy heavenly grace: that like as the child-bearing of the Blessed Virgin Mary was unto us thy servants the beginning of our salvation, so the devout observance of her Nativity may avail for the increasing of our peace. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Proverbs. Prov. 8. 22.

The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth: when there were no fountains abounding with water: before the mountains were settled: before the hills was I brought forth: while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: when he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: when he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth. Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him: rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth: and my delights were with the sons of men. Now, therefore, hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

GRADUAL. Blessed and worshipful art thou, O Virgin Mary: who a maiden undefiled hast our Saviour for thy child. ℣. Virgin Mother of God, the whole world cannot contain him: yet, made man for our sake, hidden he lies in thy womb. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Blessed art thou, O holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise: for out of thee arose the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God. Alleluia.

✠ The Beginning of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 1. 1.

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac. And Isaac begat Jacob. And Jacob begat Judas and his brethren. And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar. And Phares begat Esrom. And Esrom begat Aram. And Aram begat Aminadab. And Aminadab begat Naasson. And Naasson begat Salmon. And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab. And Booz begat Obed of Ruth. And Obed begat Jesse. And Jesse begat David the king. And David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias. And Solomon begat Roboam. And Roboam begat Abia. And Abia begat Asa. And Asa begat Josaphat. And Josaphat begat Joram. And Joram begat Ozias. And Ozias begat Joatham. And Joatham begat Achaz. And Achaz begat Ezekias. And Ezekias begat Manasses. And Manasses begat Amon. And Amon begat Josias. And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon. And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel. And Salathiel begat Zorobabel. And Zorobabel begat Abiud. And Abiud begat Eliakim. And Eliakim begat Azor. And Azor begat Sadoc. And Sadoc begat Achim. And Achim begat Eliud. And Eliud begat Eleazar. And Eleazar begat Matthan. And Matthan begat Jacob. And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, who didst bear the Creator of all things: thou didst give birth to thy Maker, and for ever remainest a Virgin.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that the manhood of thine only-begotten Son may in such wise avail for our succour: that even as he, being born of a Virgin, destroyed not but hallowed the innocence of his Mother; so on this feast of her Nativity, he may deliver us from all our offences, and render us an oblation acceptable unto thee. Through the same.

PREFACE of our Lady, And that on the Nativity.

COMMUNION. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary that bore the Son of the everlasting Father.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that the Sacrament which we have received in thy mysteries on this yearly festival, may both in this life and in that which is to come be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through.

¶ Within Octave no Commem. is made, but Votives B.V.M., and her Office on Sat. are as on the Feast, with Coll. 2 of Holy Ghost, 3 for Church or Chief Bishop.

September 12th. The Most Holy Name of Mary

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INTROIT. Vultum tuum. Ps. 45.

The rich among the people shall make their supplication before thee: the virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company and shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness. Ps. ibid. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we thy faithful people, who rejoice in the Name and in the advocacy of the most holy Virgin Mary, may by her loving intercession be delivered upon earth from all evil, and attain in heaven to everlasting felicity. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 24. 17.

I, as the vine, brought forth pleasant savour: and my flowers are the fruit of honour and riches. I am the mother of fair love, and fear, and knowledge, and holy hope. In me is all grace of the way and of the truth: in me is all hope of life and of virtue. Come unto me all ye that be desirous of me, and fill yourselves with my fruits. For my spirit is sweeter than honey, and mine inheritance than the honeycomb. My memorial shall be unto everlasting generations. They that eat me shall yet be hungry: and they that drink me shall yet be thirsty. He that obeyeth me shall never be confounded: and they that work by me shall not do amiss. They that expound me shall have everlasting life.

GRADUAL. Blessed and worshipful art thou, O Virgin Mary: who a maiden undefiled hast our Saviour for thy child. ℣. Virgin Mother of God, the whole world cannot contain him: yet, made man for our sake, hidden he lies in thy womb. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. After child-bearing thou remainedst a pure Virgin: Mother of God, intercede for us. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 1. 26.

At that time: The Angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a Virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the Virgin's name was Mary. And the Angel came in unto her, and said: Hail, thou that art highly favoured: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying: and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the Angel said unto her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God: and behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his Name JESUS. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the Angel: How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the Angel answered and said unto her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren: for with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. St. Luke 1. Hail, Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that by the bountiful goodness of thy mercy and by the intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, these our oblations may be acceptable in thy sight: that we, being delivered in this present life from all adversities, may obtain in that which is to come peace everlasting. Through.

PREFACE of our Lady, And that on the Festivity.

COMMUNION. Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, that bore the Son of the everlasting Father.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast appointed this holy Sacrament, which we have here received, to be the means of our salvation: mercifully grant, that we which have offered these our gifts unto thy divine majesty in honour of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin may by her intercession be preserved both in body and soul. Through.

September 14th. Exaltation of the Holy Cross, commonly called Holy Cross Day

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INTROIT. Nos autem gloriari. Gal. 6.

But as for us, it behoveth us to glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: in whom is our salvation, our life and resurrection: by whom we were saved and obtained our freedom. Ps. 67. God be merciful unto us, and bless us: and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who as on this day dost gladden us with the yearly festival of the Exaltation of thy Holy Cross: grant, we beseech thee, that we which on earth have known the mystery of the redemption which thou hast wrought for us, may be found worthy to receive the rewards thereof in heaven. Who livest.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians. Phil. 2. 5.

Brethren: Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a Name which is above every name: (Here genuflect) that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth: and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is God, to the glory of God the Father.

GRADUAL. Ibid. Christ became obedient unto death, even the death of the Cross. ℣. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him: and given him a Name which is above every name. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Sweetest wood, sweetest iron, that bare so sweet a burthen: which only was counted worthy to sustain the King of heaven, and its Lord. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 12. 31.

At that time: Jesus said unto the multitudes of the Jews: Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. (This he said, signifying what death he should die.) The people answered him: We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou: The Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man? Then Jesus said unto them: Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. By the sign of the holy Cross, defend, O Lord, thy people from all the snares of their enemies: that the service which we render may be pleasing unto thee, and our sacrifice acceptable in thy sight, alleluia.

SECRET.

O Lord our God, who dost suffer us to be fulfilled with the Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom thou hast sanctified unto us the standard of the Cross: we humbly beseech thee, that like as we have been counted worthy to venerate that Cross, so we may in everlasting glory be made partakers of the saving benefits of the same. Through the same.

PREFACE of the Cross.

COMMUNION. By the sign of the Cross, deliver us from our enemies, O Lord our God.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Assist us mercifully, O Lord our God: that we whom thou dost suffer to rejoice in honouring the Holy Cross, may be defended by the perpetual succour of the same. Through.

September 15th. The Seven Sorrows of the B.V.M.

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Mass is said as on the other Feast of the Seven Sorrows placed at the end of the Feasts of March (page E 106), except the Collect following; and after the Sequence is added Alleluia, which should be omitted at the end of the Gradual.

COLLECT.

O God, in whose passion, according to the prophecy of Simeon, a sword of sorrow did pierce the most loving soul of thy glorious Mother, the Virgin Mary: mercifully grant; that we, who here devoutly call to mind her sorrows, may by the glorious merits and prayers of all the saints that have faithfully stood beneath the Cross, obtain with gladness the benefits of thy passion. Through.

September 16th. St. Cornelius, Pope, & Cyprian, Bp., Martyrs

Printed E280–E281; scan PDF pp. 1144–1145.

Mass Intret in conspectu from Common, page F 26, with Commem. of St. Ninian, Bp., from Mass Sacerdotes tui, page F 44.

¶ If the Feast of SS. Cornelius and Cyprian occur on Ember Wednesday, in the Mass of these Saints is made a Commemoration of the Feria. And in Cathedral and Collegiate Churches are said two masses, one of SS. Cornelius and Cyprian, the other of the said Feria, without a Commemoration of the Saints.

September 17th. St. Lambert, Bishop and Martyr

Printed E281; scan PDF p. 1145.

Mass Sacerdotes Dei from Common, page F 6.

September 17th. Impression of the Holy Stigmata of St. Francis, Confessor

Printed E281–E283; scan PDF pp. 1145–1147.

INTROIT. Mihi autem absit gloriari. Gal. 6.

God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Ps. 142. I cried unto the Lord with my voice: yea even unto the Lord did I make my supplication. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O Lord Jesu Christ, who when the world was waxing cold, to the inflaming of our hearts with the fire of thy love didst renew in the flesh of thy blessed Saint Francis the sacred marks of thy passion: mercifully grant that by his merits and intercession, we may be enabled ever to bear thy Cross, and to bring forth fruits worthy of repentance. Who livest.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Galatians. Gal. 6. 14.

Brethren: God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

GRADUAL. Ps. 37. The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom, and his tongue will be talking of judgment. ℣. The law of God is in his heart: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Francis, poor and lowly, enters heaven rich, and is honoured with the songs of heaven. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 16. 24.

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

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET.

Sanctify, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations: and, at the intercession of thy blessed Saint Francis, cleanse us from the defilement of all our iniquities. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O God, who in many fashions didst shew forth in thy blessed Confessor Saint Francis the wondrous mysteries of thy Cross: grant us, we beseech thee, ever to follow the pattern of his devotion, and, continually thinking on the same holy Cross, thereby to be defended against all temptations. Through.

September 19th. St. Theodore, Bishop and Conf.

Printed E283; scan PDF p. 1147.

Mass Statuit from Common, page F 41.

September 20th. Vigil of St. Matthew, Ap. & Ev.

Printed E283–E284; scan PDF pp. 1147–1148.

Mass Ego autem from the Common, page F 1, except the Gospel following. The second Collect, Secret, and Postcommunion are of St. Mary, the third for the Church or Chief Bishop.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 5. 27.

At that time: Jesus saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him: Follow me. And he left all, rose up, and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying: Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? And Jesus answering said unto them: They that are whole need not a physician: but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

September 20th. St. Eustace and his Companions, MM.

Printed E284; scan PDF p. 1148.

Mass Sapientiam from Common, page F 29.

September 21st. St. Matthew, Ap. & Evangelist

Printed E284–E286; scan PDF pp. 1148–1150.

INTROIT. Os justi. Ps. 37.

The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom: and his tongue will be talking of judgment: the law of God is in his heart. Ps. ibid. Fret not thyself because of the ungodly: neither be thou envious against evil doers. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O Almighty God, who by thy blessed Son didst call Matthew from the receipt of custom to be an Apostle and Evangelist: grant us grace to forsake all covetous desires, and inordinate love of riches, and to follow the same thy Son Jesus Christ. Who liveth.

The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 2 Cor. 4. 1.

Brethren: Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not: but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully: but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Jesus Christ.

GRADUAL. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The glorious company of the Apostles praise thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 9. 9.

As Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom. And he saith unto him: Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with him and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples: Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them: They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. But go ye and learn what that meaneth: I will have mercy and not sacrifice. For I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 21. Thou hast set, O Lord, a crown of pure gold upon his head: he asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, alleluia.

SECRET.

O God, who dost instruct thy Church with the wondrous preaching of thy blessed Apostle and Evangelist Saint Matthew: grant, we beseech thee, that by his intercession the oblations of thy people may ever be rendered acceptable in thy sight. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

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

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to make us partakers of this holy Sacrament: grant, we beseech thee, that at the intercession of thy blessed Apostle and Evangelist Saint Matthew, the sacrifice we have offered to the increase of his glory may be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through.

¶ Votive Masses, as for a Martyr. See Rubric, page E 1.

September 24th. Our Lady of Ransom

Printed E287; scan PDF p. 1151.

Mass Salve, sancta parens as in the Votive Mass of the B.V.M. from Pentecost to Advent, except the Collect following:

COLLECT.

O God, who through the most glorious Mother of thy Son didst vouchsafe to increase thy Church with a new offspring for the redemption of thy Christian people from the power of the heathen: grant, we beseech thee; that like as we on this day do honour her for the work of her institution, so by her merits and intercession we may be delivered from all our iniquities and the bondage of the devil. Through the same.

The Creed is said, and the Preface of our Lady, And that on the Festivity.

September 29th. St. Michael and All Angels, commonly called Michaelmas Day

Printed E287–E290; scan PDF pp. 1151–1154. (PDF 1154 is printed E 290, not E 296 as the text layer reads.)

INTROIT. Benedicite Dominum. Ps. 103.

O praise the Lord, ye Angels of his, ye that excel in strength: ye that fulfil his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his words. Ps. ibid. Praise the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O Everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order: mercifully grant, that as thy holy Angels alway do thee service in heaven, so by thy appointment they may succour and defend us on earth. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle. Rev. 12. 7.

In those days: There was war in heaven: Michael and his Angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not: neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven: Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the Blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony: and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea: for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

GRADUAL. Ps. 103. O praise the Lord, ye Angels of his, ye that excel in strength: ye that fulfil his commandment. ℣. O praise the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, praise his holy Name.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Holy Michael Archangel, defend us in the day of battle: that we perish not in the dreadful judgment. Alleluia.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and after the Alleluia as above is added:

℣. The sea was moved, and the earth trembled, when the Archangel Michael descended from heaven. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima the Gradual and Tract are taken from the Votive of the Holy Angels.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 18. 1.

At that time: The disciples came unto Jesus, saying: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said: Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my Name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe unto the world because of offences. For it must needs be that offences come: but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh. Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say unto you, That in heaven their Angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Rev. 8. Another Angel came and stood at the Altar, having a golden censer, and there was given unto him much incense: and the smoke of the incense ascended up before God, alleluia.

SECRET.

We humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that the prayers of thy holy Angels may assist us thy servants who offer unto thee this sacrifice of praise: that this our offering may be acceptable in thy sight, and profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. Song of the Three Children. O ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnify him above all for ever.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who seest that we do trust in the intercession of blessed Michael thy Archangel: we humbly beseech thee; that as we have with our outward lips been made partakers of this holy Sacrament, so we may inwardly receive the benefit of the same. Through.

September 30th. St. Jerome, Priest, Conf., & Doct.

Printed E290–E291; scan PDF pp. 1154–1155 — the October block's first page; transcribed here in book order, before the FEASTS OF OCTOBER heading mid-page.

Mass In medio Ecclesiae from Common of Doctors, page F 49, except the Prayers following. The Creed is said.

COLLECT.

O God, who for the exposition of thy holy Scriptures didst bestow upon thy Church the wondrous teaching of blessed Jerome thy Confessor and Doctor: grant, we beseech thee; that by the intercession of his merits, we may of thee be enabled to perform those things which he taught in word and deed. Through.

SECRET.

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that by these holy gifts we may be enabled to serve thee in perfect freedom: that, at the intercession of blessed Jerome thy Confessor, the gifts which we offer unto thee may effectually avail to the healing of our souls, and for our attainment unto everlasting glory. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to satisfy us with heavenly sustenance: grant, we beseech thee; that at the intercession of blessed Jerome thy Confessor, we may be found worthy to receive the grace of thy mercy. Through.

FEASTS OF OCTOBER

October 1st. St. Remigius, Bishop and Conf.

Printed E291; scan PDF p. 1155.

Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41.

October 2nd. The Most Holy Guardian Angels

Printed E292–E294; scan PDF pp. 1156–1158.

INTROIT. Benedicite Dominum. Ps. 103.

O praise the Lord, ye Angels of his, ye that excel in strength: ye that fulfil his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his words. Ps. ibid. Praise the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who of thy ineffable providence dost vouchsafe to send thy holy Angels to be our guardians: grant to us thy humble servants; that we may in this life ever be defended by their protection, and rejoice in their everlasting company in heaven. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Exodus. Exod. 23. 20.

Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions, for my Name is in him. But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak, then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries: for mine Angel shall go before thee.

GRADUAL. Ps. 91. He shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. ℣. They shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 103. O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts: ye servants of his that do his pleasure. Alleluia.

In Votive Masses after Septuagesima, the Tract, and in Eastertide the Alleluia, as in the Votive Mass of the Holy Angels.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 18. 1.

At that time: The disciples came unto Jesus, saying: Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said: Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my Name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe unto the world because of offences. For it must needs be that offences come: but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh. Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their Angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. Creed.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 103. O praise the Lord, ye Angels of his; ye servants of his that fulfil his commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his words.

SECRET.

Accept, O Lord, we pray thee, the gifts which to the honour of thy holy Angels we do offer unto thee: and mercifully grant; that by their perpetual succour we may be defended in this life present from all perils, and attain in the end unto life everlasting. Through.

COMMUNION. Song of the Three Children. O all ye Angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnify him for ever.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who on this festival of thy holy Angels, hast suffered us to receive in gladness thy heavenly mysteries: we beseech thee, that by their protection we may be delivered from all the crafts and devices of our enemies, and effectually defended against all adversities. Through.

October 3rd. St. Thomas of Hereford, Bp. & C.

Printed E294–E295; scan PDF pp. 1158–1159.

COLLECT.

O God, who hast adorned thy Church with the angelic purity and glorious virtues of thy blessed Bishop Saint Thomas: grant to us thy servants, that by the intercession of his merits, we may be found worthy to be joined with him to the company of thy Angels in heaven. Through.

Mass Sacerdotes tui from the Common of a Confessor Bishop, page F 44, except:

October 4th. St. Francis, Confessor

Printed E295–E297; scan PDF pp. 1159–1161.

INTROIT. Mihi autem absit. Gal. 6.

God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Ps. 142. I cried unto the Lord with my voice: yea, even unto the Lord did I make my supplication. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who by the merits of blessed Francis dost increase thy Church with a new offspring: grant, we beseech thee; that after his pattern we may learn to despise all things earthly, and ever to rejoice in the partaking of thy heavenly bounty. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Galatians. Gal. 6. 14.

Brethren: God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

GRADUAL. Ps. 37. The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom, and his tongue will be talking of judgment. ℣. The law of his God is in his heart: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Francis poor and lowly enters heaven rich, and is honoured with the songs of heaven. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 11. 25.

At that time: Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father. And no man knoweth the Son but the Father: neither knoweth any man the Father save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly of heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET.

Sanctify, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations: and, at the intercession of thy blessed Saint Francis, cleanse us from the defilement of all our iniquities. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who didst vouchsafe to illumine thy Church with the wondrous righteousness and ensample of thy blessed Confessor Saint Francis: grant, we beseech thee; that the bounty of thy heavenly grace may evermore increase and multiply the same. Through.

October 6th. St. Bruno, Confessor

Printed E297; scan PDF p. 1161.

Mass Os justi from Common, page F 53, except:

COLLECT.

We pray thee, O Lord, that the intercession of thy blessed Confessor Saint Bruno may be profitable unto us for our succour: that we, which have sinned grievously in the sight of thy heavenly majesty, may by his prayers and merits obtain the remission of all our iniquities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

We beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who have received this heavenly food, may, at the intercession of thy holy Confessor Saint Bruno, be thereby defended against all adversities. Through.

October 6th. St. Faith, Virgin and Martyr

Printed E298; scan PDF p. 1162.

Mass Loquebar from Common of Virgin Martyr, page F 63, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who hast made this day to be honourable by the Martyrdom of thy blessed Virgin Saint Faith: grant, we pray thee; that like as thy Church doth glory in her merits, so it may at all times feel the succour of her intercession. Through.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, by the merits of blessed Faith thy Virgin and Martyr, to accept the prayers and oblations which we offer unto thee: and mercifully grant, that as we do solemnly present them in her veneration, so by her intercession they may be profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who to our refreshment hast suffered us to be partakers of thine holy altar: we humbly beseech thee, that like as we have received thy gifts in remembrance of Saint Faith thy Virgin and Martyr, so we may feel the comfort of her advocacy. Through.

October 7th. The Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Printed E298–E301; scan PDF pp. 1162–1165.

INTROIT. Gaudeamus.

Rejoice we all in the Lord, keeping holy-day in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary: in whose festival the Angels rejoice and glorify the Son of God. Ps. 45. My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death, and resurrection, hath obtained for us the rewards of everlasting salvation: grant, we beseech thee; that we, recalling these mysteries in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may both follow the examples and attain to the benefits that thou dost shew forth therein. Through the same.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Proverbs. Prov. 8.

The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths I was brought forth. Now therefore, hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. ℣. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear: so shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is the festival of the glorious Virgin Mary, of the seed of Abraham, sprung from the tribe of Judah, of David's noble stock. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 1. 26.

At that time: The Angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a Virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the Virgin's name was Mary. And the Angel came in unto her, and said: Hail, thou that art highly favoured: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying: and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the Angel said unto her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God: and behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a Son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David. And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Then said Mary unto the Angel: How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the Angel answered and said unto her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren: for with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ecclus. 24 and 39. In me is all grace of the way, and of truth, in me is all hope of life and of virtue: I have budded forth as a rose, growing by the rivers of water.

SECRET.

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we may by thee be enabled to offer thee our oblations according to thy will: and by the mysteries of the most holy Rosary so devoutly to recall the life, the passion, and the glory, of thy only-begotten Son; that we may be made worthy to attain to the fulfilment of his promises. Who liveth.

PREFACE of our Lady, And that on the Festivity.

COMMUNION. Ecclus. 39. Flourish as a lily, send forth a smell, and bring forth leaves in grace, sing a song of praise, and bless the Lord in all his works.

POSTCOMMUNION.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that we who here do celebrate the Rosary of thy most holy Mother, may in such wise be succoured by her intercession: that we may be partakers of the operation of the mysteries which we recall therein, and obtain the effectual benefit of the sacraments which we have this day received. Who livest.

October 8th. St. Bridget of Sweden, Widow

Printed E301–E302; scan PDF pp. 1165–1166.

Mass Cognovi from the Common, p. F 81, except:

COLLECT.

O Lord our God, who, through thy Son didst reveal to thy blessed Saint Bridget the secrets of the kingdom of heaven: grant, we pray thee; that by her devout intercession we thy servants may rejoice in the revelation of thy everlasting glory. Through.

EPISTLE. Honour widows that are widows indeed. From the same Common, page F 85.

October 9th. SS. Denys, Rusticus, and Eleutherius, MM.

Printed E302–E305; scan PDF pp. 1166–1169.

INTROIT. Sapientiam. Ecclus. 44.

The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will shew forth their praise: their name liveth for evermore. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, who as on this day didst endow thy blessed Martyr and Bishop Saint Denys with strength to suffer steadfastly for thy sake, and didst join unto him Rusticus and Eleutherius for the preaching of thy glory to the Gentiles: grant us, we beseech thee, so to follow their good example, that for the love of thee we may despise all worldly prosperity, and be afraid of no manner of worldly adversity. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 17. 22.

In those days: Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said: Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things: and hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation, that they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us. For in him we live, and move, and have our being: as certain also of your own poets have said: For we are also his offspring. Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. And the times of this ignorance God winked at, but now commandeth all men every where to repent, because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained, whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, and others said: We will hear thee again of this matter. So Paul departed from among them. Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

GRADUAL. Ps. 124. Our soul is escaped even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler. ℣. The snare is broken, and we are delivered: our help standeth in the Name of the Lord, who hath made heaven and earth. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 68. Let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God: let them also be merry and joyful. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 12. 1.

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: neither hid that shall not be known. Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light: and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the house-tops. And I say unto you my friends: Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say unto you: Fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Also I say unto you: Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the Angels of God.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 149. Let the Saints be joyful with glory, let them rejoice in their beds: let the praises of God be in their mouth. alleluia.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that the oblations which thy people do offer unto thee for the honour of thy Saints, may by their intercession be rendered acceptable in the sight of thy mercy: and profitable unto us for our sanctification. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. And I say unto you, my friends: Be not afraid of them that kill the body.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who here hast fed us with thy holy sacraments: grant, we pray thee; that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs Denys, Rusticus, and Eleutherius, we may thereby grow and increase toward the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through.

October 10th. St. Paulinus, Bishop and Conf.

Printed E305; scan PDF p. 1169.

Mass Statuit from Common, page F 41.

October 12th. St. Wilfred, Bishop and Conf.

Printed E305–E306; scan PDF pp. 1169–1170.

Mass Sacerdotes tui from the Common, page F 44, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who by reason of the singular merits of thy blessed Bishop Saint Wilfred, didst cause to shine forth in him many wondrous works: we beseech thee, mercifully to grant; that like as we have learnt from his teaching to seek earnestly after all things heavenly, so we may at all times be defended by his intercession. Through.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, by the enlightenment of thy holy Spirit so to cleanse the hearts of us thy servants: that, by the intercession of blessed Wilfred thy Confessor and Bishop, this offering of our bounden duty and service may be rendered an oblation acceptable in thy sight. Through . . . in the unity of the same Spirit.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast fulfilled us with the food of eternal redemption: we humbly beseech thy mercy; that, by the intercession of the merits of blessed Wilfred thy Confessor and Bishop, we may attain to thy gift of everlasting salvation. Through.

October 13th. St. Edward, King & Confessor

Printed E306–E307; scan PDF pp. 1170–1171.

Mass Os justi from Common, page F 53, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who didst bestow upon thy blessed Confessor King Edward the crown of everlasting glory: grant us, we pray thee, so to venerate him on earth, that we may be found worthy to reign with him in heaven. Through.

October 15th. St. Theresa, Virgin

Printed E307; scan PDF p. 1171.

Mass Dilexisti from Common, page F 71, except:

COLLECT.

Graciously hear us, O God of our salvation: that, like as we do rejoice in the festival of thy blessed Virgin Saint Theresa; so we may be fed with the sustenance of her heavenly doctrine. Through.

October 17th. St. Etheldreda, Virgin

Printed E307; scan PDF p. 1171.

Mass Dilexisti from Common, page F 71, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of blessed Etheldreda thy Virgin: mercifully grant, that as we are enlightened by the pattern of her purity, so we may ever feel the succour of her merits. Through.

October 18th. St. Luke the Evangelist

Printed E307–E310; scan PDF pp. 1171–1174.

INTROIT. Mihi autem nimis. Ps. 139.

Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Ps. ibid. Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me: thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

Almighty God, who calledst Luke the Physician, whose praise is in the Gospel, to be an Evangelist, and Physician of the soul: may it please thee, that, by the wholesome medicines of the doctrine delivered by him, all the diseases of our souls may be healed. Through.

The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 2 Tim. 4. 5.

Dearly beloved: Watch thou in all things: endure afflictions, do the work of an Evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: for Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee; and the books, but especially the parchments. Alexander the copper-smith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works. Of whom be thou ware also, for he hath greatly withstood our words.

GRADUAL. Ps. 19. Their sound is gone out into all lands: and their words into the ends of the world. ℣. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth his handy-work. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. John 15. I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit: and that your fruit should remain. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 10. 1.

At that time: The Lord appointed other seventy also: and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them: The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say: Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 139. Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast.

SECRET.

Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that by thy heavenly gifts we may be enabled to serve thee in perfect freedom: that, by the intercession of thy blessed Evangelist Saint Luke, the oblations which we offer may effectually work in us for the healing of our souls, and for the attainment of everlasting glory. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 19. 28. Ye which have followed me shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, by the prayers of thy blessed Evangelist Saint Luke, the gifts which we have received from thy holy Altar may sanctify our souls to their salvation. Through.

¶ In Votive Masses after Septuagesima, all is said as above, but after the Gradual, instead of the Alleluia and the verse following, is said the Tract Thou hast given him his heart's desire, from the Mass Statuit, from the Common of a Martyr, page F 4.

In Eastertide the Mass Protexisti is said, from the Common of Martyrs, page F 16, with the Prayers, Epistle, and Gospel as above.

October 19th. St. Frideswide, Virgin

Printed E310; scan PDF p. 1174.

Mass Vultum tuum from Common, page F 74.

October 25th. SS. Crispin and Crispinian, MM.

Printed E310; scan PDF p. 1174.

Mass Intret from Common, page F 26.

October 27th. Vigil of SS. Simon & Jude, App.

Printed E311–E313; scan PDF pp. 1175–1177.

INTROIT. Intret in conspectu. Ps. 79.

O let the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before thee, O Lord: reward thou our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom: let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be openly shewed upon the heathen. Ps. ibid. O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance: thy holy temple have they defiled, and made Jerusalem an heap of stones. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that, as we do prevent the heavenly birthday of thy glorious Apostles Simon and Jude; so their intercession may prevent us in thy sight, for the attainment of the bounty of thy majesty. Through.

COLLECT 2 of St. Mary; 3 for Church or Chief Bishop.

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 1 Cor. 4. 9.

Brethren: We are made a spectacle unto the world, and to Angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ: we are weak, but ye are strong: ye are honourable, but we are despised. Even unto this present hour we both hunger and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place, and labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless: being persecuted, we suffer it: being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you: in Christ Jesus our Lord.

GRADUAL. Ps. 79. O let the vengeance of thy servants' blood that is shed be openly shewed. ℣. The dead bodies of thy servants, O Lord, have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air: and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 15. 1.

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: I am the true vine: and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered, and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you: ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 149. Let the saints be joyful with glory, let them rejoice in their beds: let the praises of God be in their mouth.

SECRET.

We humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that although our consciences be burdened by reason of our sins: the gifts wherewith we do prevent the festival of thy holy Apostles Simon and Jude, may by their intercession be rendered acceptable in thy sight. Through.

SECRET 2 of St. Mary; 3 for Church or Chief Bishop.

COMMUNION. Ps. 79. The dead bodies of thy servants, O Lord, have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the air, and the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the land: according to the greatness of thy power, preserve thou those that are appointed to die.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast suffered us to receive this holy Sacrament: we humbly beseech thee, that, at the intercession of thy blessed Apostles Simon and Jude, those things which we have performed in a temporal mystery may be fulfilled in us unto life everlasting. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION 2 of St. Mary; 3 for Church or Chief Bishop.

October 28th. SS. Simon and Jude, Apostles

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INTROIT. Mihi autem. Ps. 139.

Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Ps. ibid. Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me: thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner-stone: grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Jude the Apostle. St. Jude 1.

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James. To them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: mercy unto you, and peace, and love be multiplied. Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you, that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation: ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness: and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. And the Angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou shalt make them princes in all lands: they shall remember thy Name, O Lord. ℣. Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children: therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 139. Right dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 15. 17.

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: These things I command you, that ye love one another. If the world hate you: ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world: the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you: The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you: if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. But all these things will they do unto you for my Name's sake: because they know not him that sent me. If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. He that hateth me: hateth my Father also. If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law: They hated me without a cause. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 19. Their sound is gone out into all lands: and their words into the ends of the world.

SECRET.

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee: that we who venerate the everlasting glory of thy holy Apostles Simon and Jude, may in such wise be cleansed by thy holy mysteries, that we may be made worthier for the celebration of the same. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 19. 28. Ye which have followed me shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with these holy sacraments: we humbly pray thee; that, at the intercession of thy holy Apostles Simon and Jude, the mysteries which we have offered in remembrance of their glorious passion may be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through.

¶ In Votive Masses all is said as above, but after Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia and the verse following, is said the Tract They that sow in tears, from the Mass Intret in conspectu, from the Common of several Martyrs, page F 28.

In Eastertide the Mass Sancti tui is said, from the Common of Martyrs, page F 21, with Prayers, Epistle, and Gospel as above.

October 31st. Vigil of All Saints

Printed E317–E319; scan PDF pp. 1181–1183.

INTROIT. Judicant sancti. Wis. 3.

The saints shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people: and the Lord their God shall reign for ever. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ℣. Glory be.

Glory be to God on high is not said.

COLLECT.

O Lord our God, increase, we pray thee, and multiply upon us the gifts of thy grace: that we, who do prevent the glorious festival of all thy saints, may of thee be enabled joyfully to follow them in all virtuous and godly living. Through.

COLLECT 2 of the Holy Ghost; 3 for the Church, or for the Chief Bishop.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle. Rev. 5. 6.

In those days: I John beheld, and lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes: which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints: and they sung a new song, saying: Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation, and hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many Angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing, for ever and ever. Amen.

GRADUAL. Ps. 149. Let the saints be joyful with glory, let them rejoice in their beds. ℣. O sing unto the Lord a new song: let the congregation of saints praise him.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 6. 17.

At that time: Jesus came down from the mountain and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases. And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: Blessed be ye poor: for yours

is the kingdom of God. Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 149. Let the saints be joyful with glory, let them rejoice in their beds: let the praises of God be in their mouth.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord: that the gifts which we do present on thine Altar may, by the prayers of all thy Saints, whose feast we do prevent, be made profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

SECRET 2 of the Holy Ghost; 3 for the Church or for the Chief Bishop.

COMMUNION. Wis. 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: but they are in peace.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast granted unto us, looking forward to this coming festival, with gladness to accomplish thy holy mysteries: we humbly pray thee; that, like as we have performed the same to the remembrance of all thy Saints, so we may feel the succour of their intercession. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION 2 of the Holy Ghost; 3 for the Church or for the Chief Bishop.

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FEASTS OF NOVEMBER

November 1st. All Saints' Day

Printed E321–E324; scan PDF pp. 1185–1188 (plate at PDF 1184, E320 slot, precedes the feast).

INTROIT. Gaudeamus.

Rejoice we all in the Lord, keeping holy-day in honour of all the Saints: in whose feast-day the Angels rejoice and glorify the Son of God. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord: grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living; that we may come to those unspeakable joys, which thou hast prepared for them that unfeignedly love thee. Through.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle. Rev. 7. 2.

In those days: I, John, saw another Angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth, and the sea, saying: Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand, of all the tribes of the children of Israel. Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthali were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. After this I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues: stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands: and cried with a loud voice, saying: Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. And all the Angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders, and the four beasts: and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying: Amen. Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

GRADUAL. Ps. 34. Fear the Lord, ye that are his saints: for they that fear him lack nothing. ℣. They who seek the Lord shall want no manner of thing that is good. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. Matt. 11. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden: and I will give you rest. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 5. 1.

At that time: Jesus, seeing the multitudes, went up into a mountain; and when he was set, his disciples came up unto him, and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peace-makers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake: rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Wis. 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace, alleluia.

SECRET.

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord: that the gifts which we offer unto thee of our bounden duty and service may be acceptable unto thee for the honour of thy Saints; and by thy mercy profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 5. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God: blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called the children of God: blessed are they that are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that thy faithful people may evermore rejoice in the veneration of all thy Saints: and be defended by their perpetual intercession. Through.

Votive Masses of All Saints. Out of Eastertide, the following Mass is said:

INTROIT. Judicant sancti. Wis. 3.

The saints shall judge the nations, and have dominion over the people: and the Lord their God shall reign for ever. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we may in all things be comforted by the intercession of holy Mary, Mother of God, of all thy holy Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors and Virgins, and of all thine elect: and that like as we do call to mind their godliness of life so we may be effectually defended by their help. Through the same.

COLLECT 2 of the Holy Ghost; 3 for the Church or Chief Bishop.

EPISTLE. I, John, saw another Angel, as above.

GRADUAL. Ps. 34. Fear the Lord, ye that are his saints: for they that fear him lack nothing. ℣. They that seek the Lord shall want no manner of thing that is good. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. Matt. 11. Come unto

me all ye that labour and are heavy laden: and I will give you rest. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia, is said:

TRACT. Ps. 126. They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. ℣. He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed. ℣. He shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.

GOSPEL. Jesus, seeing the multitudes, as above.

OFFERTORY. Wis. 3. The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept these our oblations: that, at the intercession of blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, and of all thy Saints, we may by thee be defended against all adversities. Through.

SECRET 2 of the Holy Ghost; 3 for the Church or Chief Bishop.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 5. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God: blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God: blessed are they that are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

POSTCOMMUNION.

We heartily thank thee, O Lord, for that thou hast vouchsafed to feed us, who here have called to remembrance blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, and all thy Saints, with this heavenly Sacrament: and we beseech thee to grant, that this our outward performance of thy service may effectually assist us to the attainment of everlasting felicity. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION 2 of the Holy Ghost; 3 for the Church or Chief Bishop.

¶ In Eastertide the Mass Sancti tui is said, from the Common of Martyrs, page F 21, with Prayers, Epistle, and Gospel, as above.

¶ Within the Octave, Mass is said as on the Feast. The second Collect is of the Holy Ghost, the third for the Church or for the Chief Bishop. And the Creed is said.

November 2nd, or November 3rd if the 2nd be a Sunday. Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, commonly called All Souls' Day

Printed E326–E327; scan PDF pp. 1190–1191. Rubrics only; the Requiem Mass texts themselves are in the Masses for the Dead section and are not repeated here.

¶ To-day any Priest may celebrate three Masses. But if he celebrate only one Mass it shall be the first: and if he celebrate a Mass with Chant it shall likewise be the first, and in this case he may anticipate the second and third.

AT THE FIRST MASS. The Mass Requiem aeternam is said, being the first Mass for the Departed.

¶ At the first and second Mass, if the Priest be about to celebrate another Mass, when he has consumed the Precious Blood, he does not purify nor cleanse the Chalice, but places it on the Corporal, and covers it with the Pall; then, with hands joined, he says in the midst of the Altar: Grant, O Lord, that what our mouths have taken, etc., and then he washes his fingers in a vessel of water, saying: May thy Flesh which I have taken, etc., and thus he cleanses them. And when he has so done, he removes the Pall and again places the Chalice on the Corporal and covers it, according to custom, first with the linen Purificator, then with the Paten on which is the Host to be consecrated, and lastly with the veil.

AT THE SECOND MASS. The Mass Requiem aeternam as on the Anniversary of the Dead, being the third Mass for the Departed.

¶ At the second and third Mass, the Priest, if he has celebrated the first Mass, when he comes to the Offertory, removes the veil from the Chalice, and places the latter towards the Epistle corner, but not beyond the Corporal; and when he has offered the Host, he does not cleanse the Chalice with the Purificator, but leaving it upon the Corporal, raises it a little, and pours wine and water into it carefully; and then he offers the Chalice, in the accustomed manner, although it has not been entirely cleansed.

AT THE THIRD MASS. The Mass Requiem aeternam, as at Daily Masses for the Dead, being the fourth Mass for the Departed, using the second Collect, Secret, and Postcommunion, namely those for Brethren, Kinsfolk, and Benefactors departed.

November 3rd. St. Winifred, Virgin & Martyr

Printed E328; scan PDF p. 1192.

Mass Me expectaverunt from the Common, page F 66, except:

COLLECT.

Almighty and everlasting God who didst bestow on thy blessed Saint Winifred the crown of virginity: grant, we pray thee; that, by her intercession, we may be enabled to put behind us the delight of all things earthly, and to attain with her to the place of everlasting glory. Through.

Commemoration of the Octave of All Saints.

GOSPEL. The kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins, page F 65.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to look upon the oblations, which we present unto thee: and, at the intercession of blessed Winifred thy Virgin and Martyr, to deliver us from the bonds of all our iniquities. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

We pray thee, O Lord, that the performance of our bounden duty and service may be acceptable unto thee: that these holy mysteries which we have received may, by the intercession of blessed Winifred thy Virgin and Martyr, obtain for us thy grace in this life present, and win for us the gladness of everlasting felicity. Through.

November 4th. St. Charles Borromeo, Bp. & C.

Printed E329; scan PDF p. 1193.

Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41, except:

COLLECT.

O Lord, we pray thee, let the continual protection of blessed Charles thy Confessor and Bishop defend thy Church: that, as thou didst render him glorious by reason of his zeal for thy flock committed to his charge; so his intercession may render us fervent in love towards thee. Through.

Commemoration of Octave of All Saints. The Creed is said, on account of the Octave.

November 6th. St. Leonard, Confessor

Printed E329; scan PDF p. 1193.

Mass Os justi from Common, page F 53.

November 8th. Octave of All Saints

Printed E329; scan PDF p. 1193.

Mass as on the Feast.

November 9th. Dedication of the Arch-Basilica of St. Saviour

Printed E329; scan PDF p. 1193.

Mass Terribilis from Common of the Dedication of a Church, page F 86. The Creed is said.

November 11th. St. Martin, Bishop & Confessor

Printed E330–E331; scan PDF pp. 1194–1195.

Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41, except:

COLLECT.

O Lord God, who seest that we put not our trust in anything that we do: mercifully grant; that, by the intercession of blessed Martin thy Confessor and Bishop, we may be defended against all adversity. Through.

GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord. ℣. There was none like unto him to keep the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Saint Martin, the blessed Bishop of the Town of Tours, fell on sleep: Angels, Archangels, Thrones, Dominations, and Virtues, received him. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. No man, when he hath lighted a candle, page F 48.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET.

Sanctify, O Lord God, we pray thee, these gifts, which on this festival of thy blessed Bishop Saint Martin, we do offer unto thee: granting that by the virtue of this our sacrifice, our life may in all times of adversity and prosperity be governed according to thy will. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 24. Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, we beseech thee, Lord our God: that the Sacrament, which we have received to the honour of the festival of thy saints, may, by their intercession, be rendered profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

November 13th. St. Britius, Bishop and Conf.

Printed E331; scan PDF p. 1195.

Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41.

November 14th. St. Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr.

Printed E331; scan PDF p. 1195.

Mass Gaudeamus as on the Feast of Blessed John Fisher, June 27th, changing the name of the Saint, except the Collect following:

COLLECT.

Raise up, O Lord, we pray thee, in thy Church the Spirit whereby blessed Josaphat thy Martyr and Bishop laid down his life for the sheep: that, by his intercession, we, being moved and strengthened by the same, may not fear to lay down our lives for our brethren. Through . . . in the unity of the same Spirit.

November 15th. St. Gertrude, Virgin

Printed E331–E332; scan PDF pp. 1195–1196.

Mass Dilexisti from Common, page F 71, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who in the heart of thy blessed Virgin Saint Gertrude didst prepare a mansion acceptable unto thyself: we beseech thee, by her merits and intercession, mercifully to cleanse our hearts from all defilements; and to vouchsafe unto us to rejoice in her perpetual fellowship in heaven.

November 15th. St. Machutus, Bishop and Conf.

Printed E332; scan PDF p. 1196.

Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41.

November 16th. St. Edmund, Bishop & Confessor

Printed E332–E333; scan PDF pp. 1196–1197.

Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who, by the providence of thine abundant bounty, didst adorn thy Church with the merits of the wondrous life of blessed Edmund thy Confessor and Bishop, and gladden her with his glorious miracles: mercifully grant to us thy servants; that by his example we may learn to amend our lives, and by his intercession be defended against all adversities. Through.

SECRET.

Grant, O Lord, that, by the prayers of blessed Edmund thy Confessor and Bishop, the gifts which we offer may be rendered acceptable unto thee: and that the oblation of the same may be profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

We pray thee, O Lord, that thou wouldest vouchsafe to strengthen our souls by the sacraments which we have received: that, as thou hast vouchsafed to comfort us by the wondrous miracles of blessed Edmund thy Confessor and Bishop, so thou wouldest likewise vouchsafe to succour us by his intercession, and to enlighten us by his example. Through.

November 16th. St. Margaret, Qn. of Scotland

Printed E333; scan PDF p. 1197.

Mass Cognovi from Common, page F 81, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who didst render thy blessed Saint Queen Margaret glorious by reason of her singular charity to the poor: grant that by her intercession and example thy charity may continually increase within our hearts. Through.

November 17th. St. Hugh, Bishop & Confessor

Printed E333–E334; scan PDF pp. 1197–1198.

Mass Sacerdotes tui from Common, page F 44, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who didst wondrously adorn blessed Hugh thy Confessor and Bishop, with pre-eminent merits and glorious miracles: mercifully grant; that his example may be profitable unto us for our advancement, and his godliness for our enlightenment. Through.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that blessed Hugh thy Confessor and Bishop may commend our oblations unto thee: that, by the succour of his merits, we may obtain thy grace and everlasting glory. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Grant, O Lord, that blessed Hugh thy Confessor and Bishop may render the performance of our bounden duty and service acceptable unto thee: that the effectual working of this heavenly Sacrament may prevail against the hindrances of all our iniquities. Through.

November 18th. Dedication of the Basilicas of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

Printed E334; scan PDF p. 1198.

Mass Terribilis from the Common of the Dedication of a Church, page F 86. The Creed is said.

November 18th. St. Hilda, Abbess and Virgin

Printed E334; scan PDF p. 1198.

Mass Dilexisti from Common, page F 71.

November 20th. St. Edmund, King and Martyr

Printed E335; scan PDF p. 1199.

Mass In virtute tua from Common, p. F 9, except:

COLLECT.

O God of unspeakable mercy, who didst give thy blessed Saint King Edmund grace to overcome the enemy by dying for thy Name: mercifully grant to us thy servants; that by his intercession we may be found worthy to conquer and subdue the temptations of our ancient adversary. Through.

SECRET.

Almighty God, we beseech thee, mercifully to look upon this sacrifice of our redemption: and, at the intercession of blessed Edmund, thy King and Martyr, graciously accept the same to the benefit of us thy servants. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

Almighty God, we pray thee that the performance of our bounden duty and service may be acceptable unto thee: that these holy mysteries which we have received may, by the intercession of blessed Edmund, thy King and Martyr, be profitable unto us for the attainment of the rewards of everlasting life. Through.

November 21st. Presentation of the B.V.M.

Printed E335–E336; scan PDF pp. 1199–1200.

Mass Salve, sancta parens as in the Votive Mass of the B.V.M., from Pentecost to Advent, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who on this day didst vouchsafe that blessed Mary Ever-Virgin, the dwelling-place of the Holy Ghost, should be presented in the Temple: grant, we beseech thee, that by her intercession we may be found worthy to be presented unto thee in the temple of thy glory. Through . . . in the unity of the same Spirit. The Creed is said.

PREFACE of our Lady, And that on the Presentation.

November 22nd. St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr

Printed E336–E337; scan PDF pp. 1200–1201.

INTROIT. Loquebar. Ps. 119.

I will speak of thy testimonies also even before kings, and will not be ashamed: and my delight shall be in thy commandments, which I have loved exceedingly. Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, which makest us glad with the yearly festival of blessed Cecilia thy Virgin and Martyr: grant, we beseech thee; that as we do venerate her in our outward office, so we may follow the example of her godly conversation. Through.

EPISTLE. O Lord my God. From the Common, page F 67.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear: so shall the King have

pleasure in thy beauty. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously, and reign. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. Matt. 25. The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with their lamps: and at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh: go ye out to meet him, Christ the Lord. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. The kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins. From the Common, p. F 73.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee with joy and gladness: and shall enter into the king's palace.

SECRET.

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord: that this our sacrifice of atonement and thanksgiving may, at the intercession of blessed Cecilia thy Virgin and Martyr, render us in all things worthy of the mercy of thy loving-kindness. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 119. Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to destroy me: but I will be occupied in thy commandments, and in thy statutes that I be not ashamed.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord, who hast vouchsafed to feed us thy household with thy heavenly gifts: mercifully grant; that we, who celebrate the feast of thy blessed Saint Cecilia, may at all times be comforted by her intercession. Through.

November 23rd. St. Clement I, Pope and Martyr

Printed E338–E340; scan PDF pp. 1202–1204.

INTROIT. Dicit Dominus. Ex. Is. 59 and 57.

Thus saith the Lord: My words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth: and thy gifts shall be accepted upon mine altar. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O God, which makest us glad with the yearly festival of blessed Clement thy Martyr and Bishop: mercifully grant; that as we now observe his heavenly birthday, so we may imitate his constancy in suffering for thy sake. Through.

Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians. Phil. 3. 17.

Brethren: Be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction: whose god is their belly: and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things. For our conversation is in heaven: from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown: so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I entreat thee also, true yoke-fellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow-labourers, whose names are in the book of life.

GRADUAL. Ps. 110. The Lord sware, and will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedech. ℣. The Lord said unto my Lord: sit thou on my right hand. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. This is a priest, whom the Lord hath crowned. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 24. 42.

At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET.

We beseech thee, O Lord, that thou wouldest vouchsafe to sanctify these our oblations: and, at the intercession of blessed Clement thy Martyr and Bishop, to cleanse us from the defilement of all our iniquities. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 24. Blessed is that servant whom his lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O Lord our God, who hast fulfilled us with the partaking of thy holy Body, and of thy precious Blood: we beseech thee; that, like as we have performed these mysteries with outward devotion, so at the intercession of blessed Clement, thy Martyr and Bishop, we may attain the reward thereof in the fulfilment of our redemption. Through.

November 24th. St. John of the Cross, Conf.

Printed E340; scan PDF p. 1204.

Mass Os justi from Common, page F 53, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who didst give to thy blessed Confessor Saint John, grace to shew forth a singular love of perfect self-denial and of carrying thy Cross: grant, we beseech thee; that, we, cleaving steadfastly to his pattern, may attain to everlasting glory. Through.

November 25th. St. Catherine, Virgin & Martyr

Printed E341; scan PDF p. 1205.

Mass Loquebar from the Common, p. F 63, except:

COLLECT.

O God, who on Mount Sinai didst give the law to Moses, and didst mystically there bestow the body of blessed Catherine thy Virgin and Martyr: grant, we beseech thee; that, by her intercession, we may be brought unto that mountain which is Christ. Who liveth.

NOTE. MASSES FOR THE DEAD. On the first free day of every month (except from the Saturday before Advent Sunday to the Feast of the Purification, or from Ash Wednesday to Trinity Sunday) is said in Choir a Conventual Mass for the Dead according to the Rubrics; and in private Masses which are not of the Dead the last Collect but one is O God the Creator and Redeemer.

[Tailpiece of the Proper: the NOTE above ends the text on PDF 1205 (E341); a small cherub vignette at the foot of that page is image only. The next page is a plate, not text.]

[Plate: scan PDF p. 1206 — the Ascension of our Lord, with the printed caption beneath the engraving: "I ASCEND UNTO MY FATHER AND YOUR FATHER AND TO MY GOD AND YOUR GOD." No Mass text. Counted as the Proper's tailpiece by the adjacency rule. Image only; see thumbnail saints-E341-plate.jpg.]

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