Proper of Saints: February–April (Anglican Missal)

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Feasts of February

February 1st. ST. IGNATIUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR

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. 132. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. Almighty God, mercifully look upon our infirmities: that whereas we are afflicted by the burden of our sins, the glorious intercession of thy Martyr and Bishop Saint Ignatius may be our succour and defence. Through. Commemorate St. Bridget, V.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans. Rom. 8. 35. Brethren: Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors, through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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. ℣. Gal. 2. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. Alleluia. After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said: TRACT. Ps. 21. Thou hast given him his heart's desire: and hast not denied him the request of his lips. ℣. For thou hast prevented him with the blessings of goodness. ℣. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

✠ 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: and 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.

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

SECRET. We beseech thee, O Lord, graciously to accept this our sacrifice which we offer unto thee pleading the merits of thy holy Martyr and Bishop Saint Ignatius: that the same may effectually avail for our succour unto everlasting life. Through. Commemorate St. Bridget, V.

COMMUNION. I am the wheat of Christ: let me be ground by the teeth of beasts, that I may be found pure bread.

POSTCOMMUNION. Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that like as we whom thou hast made partakers of thy heavenly food do offer unto thee our outward worship: so, by the intercession of Saint Ignatius thy Martyr and Bishop, we may inwardly be profited thereby unto our salvation. Through. Commemorate St. Bridget, V.

On the same day. ST. BRIDGET, VIRGIN Mass Dilexisti from Common, page F 71.

February 2nd. THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE, OR THE PURIFICATION OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN, COMMONLY CALLED CANDLEMAS DAY

If this Feast shall fall on Septuagesima, Sexagesima, or Quinquagesima Sunday, then shall there only be the Blessing and Distribution of candles and the Procession; and the Mass of the Feast shall be transferred to the next day following, unless any greater Feast fall thereon.

¶ The office being said, the Priest, wearing a purple cope, or without a chasuble (the Ministers being vested in like manner), shall go to bless the candles, which shall be set in the middle afore the Altar, or at the Epistle corner, and, his hands being joined, shall say in the tone appointed for use on common days:

℣. The Lord be with you. ℟. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray. COLLECT. O Lord holy, Father almighty, everlasting God, who hast made all things out of nothing, and hast appointed that the labours of bees should be formed into wax by thine ordinance: who didst likewise as on this day fulfil the prayers of thy righteous servant Simeon: we humbly beseech thee; that thou wouldest vouchsafe, by the power of thy holy Name, and at the intercession of blessed Mary ever-Virgin, whose festival we this day devoutly celebrate, and of all thy Saints, to bless

and sanctify these candles for the use of men, and for their protection both in body and soul in all perils of land or sea: hear, O Lord, we humbly pray thee, from thy holy heaven and from the throne of thy glory the voice of this thy people, that seeketh to bear them forth to thy glory and to sing thy praises: and we humbly beseech thee that thou wouldest have mercy on all them that call upon thee, whom thou hast redeemed with the precious Blood of thy dear Son: Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. ℟. Amen.

Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who as on this day didst suffer thy only-begotten Son to be presented in the temple and to be received in the arms of Saint Simeon: we humbly beseech thy mercy; that like as we thy servants, taking these candles do seek to light them and bear them to the glory of thy Name, so thou wouldest vouchsafe to bless and sanctify the same: that we being made worthy of offering them unto thee, our Lord and our God, and being enkindled with the holy flame of thy most gracious charity, may be found meet to be presented before thee in the temple of thy glory. Through the same Christ our Lord. ℟. Amen.

Let us pray. O Lord Jesu Christ, who art the true light that lightenest every man that cometh into the world: we beseech thee to pour out thy blessing upon these candles, and sanctify them with the light of thy grace; and mercifully grant, that even as they with their outward flame do scatter

the darkness of night; so our hearts being inflamed with the inward brightness of thy Holy Spirit may be delivered from all blindness of iniquity: that the eyes of our souls being enlightened may discern such things as are pleasing unto thee and profitable unto us for our salvation; that finally after the darkness and dangers of this world we may attain in the end to light everlasting. Through thee, O blessed Jesu, Redeemer of the world, who in the unity of the blessed Trinity livest and reignest God, world without end. ℟. Amen.

Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who by the mouth of Moses thy servant didst command the children of Israel to bring pure olive oil for the lamps to burn always before thy face: we beseech thee to pour the blessing of thy grace on these candles; that like as they shed forth on us their outward beams, so of thy bounteous goodness the light of thy Holy Spirit may never fail to enlighten us inwardly in our souls. Through … in the unity of the same Holy Spirit. ℟. Amen.

Let us pray. O Lord Jesu Christ, who as on this day appearing among men in the substance of our flesh wast presented by thy parents in the temple: whom Simeon in his old age, being enlightened by the light of thy Spirit, knew and blessed, taking thee in his arms: mercifully grant; that we, being enlightened and instructed by the grace of the same Spirit, may know thee truly in our minds and love thee faithfully with all our hearts. Who livest and reignest with the Father in the unity

of the same Spirit ever one God, world without end. ℟. Amen.

¶ The prayers being ended, the Celebrant shall set incense in the censer; then shall he sprinkle the candles thrice with holy water, saying the Antiphon Thou shalt purge me, but without singing and not saying the Psalm: and he shall cense them thrice. Then shall the first of the Priests that are present approach the altar, and from him shall the Celebrant take his candle, neither genuflecting nor kissing his hand. And afterwards the Celebrant standing in the midst afore the Altar, turning to the people, delivers the candles first to the first of the Priests from whom he received the candle himself, and then to the Deacon and Subdeacon in their vestments; and thereafter to the Priests and Deacons, if any be present, according to their order; and finally to the people; all genuflecting and kissing the candle and the hand of the Celebrant, excepting the Bishops if any be present. And when he beginneth to deliver the candles, the Choir shall sing:

Antiphon. St. Luke 2. To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Cant. Ibid. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. Then shall be repeated the whole Antiphon: To be a light, which shall be repeated in like manner after each verse. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation. Ant. To be a light. Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people. Ant. To be a light.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Ant. To be a light. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Ant. To be a light. This being done shall be sung this Antiphon: Ps. 44. O Lord, arise, help us: and deliver us for thy Name's sake. Ps. ibid. O God, we have heard with our ears: our fathers have declared unto us. ℣. Glory be. Then shall be repeated the Antiphon O Lord, arise. Then shall the Priest say: Let us pray. ¶ And if it be on any day after Septuagesima, not being a Sunday, the Deacon shall say: Let us bow the knee. ℟. Arise.

COLLECT. We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy people: that this observance, whereby we do thee outward honour year by year, may by the light of thy grace bring forth fruit inwardly in our souls. Through Christ our Lord. ℟. Amen.

¶ Here followeth the Procession. And first the Celebrant shall set incense in the censer: and thereafter the Deacon turning about to the people shall say: Let us go forth in peace. And the Choir shall answer: In the Name of Christ. Amen. And the Thurifer shall go first with smoking censer: and after him the Subdeacon vested and bearing the Cross in the midst between two Acolytes with lighted torches: then shall follow the Clergy after their order; and last the Celebrant with the Deacon on his left, all bearing lighted candles in

their hands: and the Antiphons following shall be sung. Antiph. O Sion, adorn thy bride-chamber, and receive Christ thy King: greet Mary who is the gate of heaven: for she beareth the King of the glory of the new light: she remaineth a Virgin, yet beareth in her arms a Son begotten before the morning star: whom Simeon took in his arms declaring to all nations that he is Lord of life and death, and Saviour of the world. Another Antiph. St. Luke 2. It was revealed unto Simeon by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ: and when they brought the child into the temple, then took he him up in his arms and blessed God and said: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace. ℣. When his parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him according to the custom of the law, then took he him up in his arms. And as they enter the Church shall be sung: ℣. They offered for him unto the Lord a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons: * As it is written in the law of the Lord. ℣. When the days of Mary's purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought Jesus to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord. As it is written in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it is written in the law of the Lord. ¶ The Procession being ended, the Celebrant and Ministers, laying aside their purple vestments, shall put on white for the Mass. And all shall hold

lighted candles in their hands while the Gospel is read and from the Consecration to the Communion. But if the Mass be of the Sunday, the candles shall not be lighted.

AT THE MASS INTROIT. Suscepimus. Ps. 48. We have waited, O God, for thy loving-kindness in the midst of thy temple: according to thy Name, O God, so is thy praise unto the world's end: thy right hand is full of righteousness. Ps. ibid. Great is the Lord and highly to be praised: in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty: that, as thy only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh; so we may be presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from Malachi the Prophet. Mal. 3. 1. Thus saith the Lord God: Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple; even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in. Behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts: but who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap: and he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the sons of

Levi, and purge them as gold and silver: that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. Then shall the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the Lord, as in the days of old, and as in former years: and I will come near to you to judgment, and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false-swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me: saith the Lord of hosts.

GRADUAL. Ps. 48. We have waited, O God, for thy loving-kindness in the midst of thy temple: according to thy Name, O Lord, so is thy praise unto the world's end. ℣. Like as we have heard so have we seen in the city of our God, even upon his holy hill. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The old man bare the young child in his arms: yet was the young child the old man's king. Alleluia. After Septuagesima shall be omitted Alleluia and the verse following, and in place thereof shall be said: TRACT. St. Luke 2. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. ℣. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation. ℣. Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people. ℣. To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 2. 22. At that time: When the days of Mary's purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they brought Jesus to Jerusalem, to

present him to the Lord, as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple, And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation: Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people: A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.* And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother: Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against, yea, a sword shall pierce through thine own soul also, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And there was one Anna a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity. And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise

unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever, and world without end.

SECRET. O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to hear our prayers: and that these gifts which we offer unto thy divine Majesty may be an acceptable offering in thy sight, do thou shew forth on us the succour of thy loving-kindness. Through. PREFACE of Christmas.

COMMUNION. St. Luke 2. It was revealed unto Simeon by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Anointed.

POSTCOMMUNION. Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God: that these holy mysteries, which thou hast given unto us for the assurance of our salvation, may, by the intercession of blessed Mary ever-Virgin, both in this life and in that which is to come, be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through. ¶ To-day no Votive Mass of Christ our Lord may be said.

February 3rd. ST. BLASE, BISHOP & MARTYR

Mass Sacerdotes Dei from the Common, page F 6.

February 4th. ST. GILBERT, CONFESSOR

Mass Justus ut palma from Common, page F 55.

February 5th. ST. AGATHA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

INTROIT. Gaudeamus. Rejoice we all in the Lord, keeping holy-day in honour of blessed Agatha, holy Virgin and Martyr: at whose passion 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, who among the manifold works of thine almighty power hast bestowed even upon the weakness of women strength to win the victory of martyrdom: grant, we beseech thee, that we, who on this day recall the heavenly birth of Saint Agatha thy Virgin and Martyr, may so follow in her footsteps, that we may likewise attain unto thee. Through.

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 1 Cor. 1. 26. Brethren: Ye see your calling, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise: and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that

no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written: He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

GRADUAL. Ps. 46. God shall help her with his countenance: God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be removed. ℣. The rivers of the flood shall make glad the city of God: the holy place of the tabernacle of the most Highest. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 119. I will speak of thy testimonies, also, even before kings: and will not be ashamed. Alleluia. After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said: TRACT. Ps. 126. They that sow in tears: shall reap in joy. ℣. They that now go on their way weeping, and bear forth good seed. ℣. They shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring their sheaves with them.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 19. 3. At that time: The Pharisees came unto Jesus, tempting him, and saying: Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? And he answered and said unto them: Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said: For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. They say unto him: Why did Moses then command to give a writing of

divorcement, and to put her away? He saith unto them: Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. His disciples say unto him: If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. But he said unto them: All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 45. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: they shall be brought unto thee.

SECRET. O Lord, who seest that we do trust for our deliverance in the advocacy of thy blessed Virgin and Martyr Saint Agatha: grant, we beseech thee, that the gifts which we offer unto thee on this her festival may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.

COMMUNION. He who deigned to heal my every wound, and to restore my breast unto my body, upon him do I call, even the living God.

POSTCOMMUNION. Assist us mercifully, O Lord, which have here received these holy mysteries: and grant,

that, at the intercession of blessed Agatha thy Virgin and Martyr, we may thereby be made worthy to rejoice in thy everlasting protection. Through.

February 6th. ST. TITUS, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR

Mass Statuit ei from Common of a Confessor Bishop, page F 41, except:

COLLECT. O God, who on thy blessed Confessor Saint Titus didst bestow the virtues of thine Apostles: grant, we beseech thee, that by his merits and intercession, we may so live righteously and soberly in this world, that we may be found worthy to attain unto our country in heaven. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent, and then of St. Dorothy, V. and M., with Prayers from the Mass Me expectaverunt from the Common, p. F 66.

✠ 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 return 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. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

[No Proper entry is printed for 7 February.]

February 8th. ST. JOHN DE MATHA, CONFESSOR

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

COLLECT. O God, who by thy revelation to thy blessed Saint John didst institute the order of the most holy Trinity, for the redemption of captives from the power of the infidel: grant, we beseech thee; that at the intercession of his merits, we may by thee be delivered from all bondage both of body and soul. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

February 9th. ST. CYRIL, BP. OF ALEXANDRIA, C. & D.

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

COLLECT. O God, who didst strengthen thy blessed Confessor and Bishop Saint Cyril, invincibly to

maintain the divine motherhood of the blessed Virgin Mary: vouchsafe that at his intercession we, believing her to be indeed the Mother of God, may as her children rejoice in her protection. Through the same. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

SECRET. Almighty God, look down in mercy upon these our offerings: and grant that we may be found worthy to receive within our hearts thine only-begotten Son, co-eternal with thee in thy glory, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Who liveth.

POSTCOMMUNION. O Lord, who hast refreshed us with these heavenly mysteries: we humbly beseech thee, that by the merits and example of blessed Cyril thy Bishop, we may be enabled worthily to serve the most holy Mother of thine only-begotten Son. Who liveth.

February 10th. ST. SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN

Mass Dilexisti as in Common, page F 71, except:

COLLECT. O God, who for a testimony to the path of innocency didst cause the soul of thy blessed Virgin Saint Scholastica to enter heaven in the appearance of a dove: grant unto us, that by her merits and intercession we may walk in such innocency of life; that we may be worthy to attain to everlasting felicity. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

February 11th. THE VISION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY IMMACULATE (At Lourdes)

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INTROIT. Vidi civitatem. Rev. 21. I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 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, who didst cause the blessed Virgin Mary to be conceived without stain of sin, that she might be made a dwelling-place meet for thy Son: we humbly pray thee; that we, observing the appearing of the same blessed Virgin, may

obtain thy healing, both in body and soul. Through the same. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Revelation of blessed John the Apostle. Rev. 11. 19. The temple of God was opened in heaven: and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament; and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail. And there appeared a great wonder in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars. 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.

GRADUAL. Cant. 2. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. ℣. Ibid. Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away: O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice: for sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely. Alleluia. After Septuagesima instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said: TRACT. Judith 15. Thou art the exaltation of Jerusalem, thou art the great glory of Israel, thou art the great rejoicing of our nation. ℣. Thou art all fair, O Mary, original sin is not in thee.

℣. Blessed art thou, O holy Virgin, and most worthy of all praise, who with thy virgin foot didst crush the serpent's head.

✠ 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. Creed.

OFFERTORY. St. Luke 1. Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women.

SECRET. We beseech thee, O Lord, that the sacrifice of praise, which we, remembering the merits of the glorious and immaculate Virgin, do present unto thee, may be acceptable before thee for a savour of sweetness, and obtain for us the healing that we seek both in body and soul. Through. PREFACE of our Lady. And that on the immaculate Conception.

COMMUNION. Ps. 65. Thou visitest the earth, and blessest it: thou makest it very plenteous.

POSTCOMMUNION. O Lord, who hast satisfied us with heavenly food: we pray thee, that the right hand of thine undefiled Mother may so succour and defend us, that we may by her aid be found worthy to attain to our country in heaven. Who livest.

February 12th. ST. BENEDICT BISCOP, ABBOT

Mass Os justi from Common, page F 60, except:

COLLECT. O God, who didst bestow on thy blessed Abbot Saint Benedict grace to leave all, that he might become perfect: grant to all them that enter on the path of the holiness of the Gospel, that, neither looking behind, nor halting by the way, they may run without offence in the way of thy commandments, and attain in the end to life eternal. Through.

February 14th. ST. VALENTINE, PRIEST & MARTYR

Mass In virtute tua from Common of a Martyr not a Bishop, page F 9, except:

COLLECT. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we who observe the heavenly birthday of blessed Valentine thy Martyr, may by his interces- sion be delivered from all evils that beset us. Through.

SECRET. Accept, O Lord, we pray thee, this oblation of our worthy service: and, at the meritorious intercession of thy blessed Martyr Valentine, grant that the same may be profitable unto us to everlasting salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that these heavenly mysteries may renew us both in body and soul: that we which have therein offered unto thee our outward worship, may, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyr Valentine, inwardly feel the effectual benefit of the same. Through.

February 17th. ST. FINAN, BISHOP & CONFESSOR

Mass Sacerdotes tui from Common, page F 44.

February 18th. ST. SIMEON, BISHOP AND MARTYR

Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 3.

February 22nd. CHAIR OF ST. PETER AT ANTIOCH

Mass as on January 18th, without commemoration of St. Prisca. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

February 23rd. ST. PETER DAMIAN, BP., C., & D.

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

COLLECT. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we may so follow the teaching and example of thy blessed Confessor Saint Peter; that learning of him to despise all things earthly, we may attain in the end to everlasting felicity. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent, and then of Vigil of St. Matthias. The Creed is said. ¶ To-day, unless in Lent, in Cathedral and Collegiate Churches, are said two Masses, one of the Saint without Commemoration of the Vigil, and the other of the Vigil with second Collect of St. Mary, and the third for the Church, or for the Chief Bishop.

February 23rd (24th in Leap-Year). VIGIL OF ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE

Mass Ego autem from the Common of the Vigil of an Apostle, page F 1. ¶ If this Vigil fall in Lent, it is only commemorated in the Mass.

February 24th (25th in Leap-Year). ST. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE

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 down-sitting and mine uprising. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O Almighty God, who into the place of the traitor Judas didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the twelve Apostles: grant that thy Church, being always preserved from false Apostles, may be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 1. 15. In those days: Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said: (the number of the names together were about an hundred and twenty): Men and brethren, this Scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus: for he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity, and falling headlong he burst asunder in the midst: and all his bowels gushed out. And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem, insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. For it is written in the book of Psalms: Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and, His bishoprick let another take. Wherefore, of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same

day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed, and said: Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen; that he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.

GRADUAL. Ps. 139. Right dear are thy friends, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. ℣. If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand of the sea. TRACT. Ps. 21. Thou hast given him his heart's desire: and hast not denied him the request of his lips. ℣. For thou shalt prevent him with the blessings of goodness. ℣. And shalt set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

✠ 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 in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. The Creed is said.

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

SECRET. We pray thee, O Lord, that we who here present our sacrifice unto thee, to be sanctified to the glory of thy holy Name, may in such wise be holpen by the intercession of thy blessed Apostle Matthias: that we may be thereby cleansed from all our iniquities, and likewise defended against all adversities. 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 power of this holy Sacrament which we have here received, we may, at the intercession of thy holy Apostle Matthias, obtain of thy mercy pardon and peace. Through. ¶ Votives, as for a Martyr. See Rubric, p. E 1.

February 26th. ST. ETHELBERT, KING & CONF.

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

[Tail of the February block: 26 February, St. Ethelbert, continued from PDF 945 (E81). Not a March entry.]

COLLECT. O God, who didst bestow upon blessed King Ethelbert thy Confessor the crown of everlasting glory: grant us, we beseech thee, that we may in such wise honour him in this our life on earth, that we may be found worthy to reign with him in heaven. Through.

[February ends at 26 February, Ethelbert. No Proper entry is printed for 27–29 February.]

Feasts of March

March 1st. ST. DAVID, BISHOP & CONFESSOR, PATRON OF WALES

Mass Statuit from Common, page F 41, except:

COLLECT. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that the devout prayers of blessed David, thy Confessor and Bishop, may in such wise succour and defend us, that we which on this day observe his festival, may follow his constancy in the defence of thy true religion. Through. In Lent commemorate the Feria with the Gospel of the Feria at the end.

March 2nd. ST. CHAD, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR

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

COLLECT. Almighty and everlasting God, who on this day dost gladden us with the feast of blessed

Chad thy Confessor and Bishop: we humbly beseech thy mercy; that we which here do honour him with our devout observance, may by his intercession obtain thy healing unto life eternal. Through. In Lent commemorate the Feria with the Gospel of the Feria at the end.

SECRET. We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to have respect unto these our supplications: and at the intercession of blessed Chad thy Confessor and Bishop, grant that we which serve thy heavenly mysteries, may in such wise be set free from all our sins; that by the sanctification of thy grace the mysteries wherein we worship thee may effectually avail for the cleansing of our souls. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that we may in such wise be cleansed by these heavenly mysteries: that at the intercession of blessed Chad thy Confessor and Bishop, we which in this Sacrament have been made partakers of holy things, may effectually be brought to the fruition of thy glory. Through.

March 3rd. ST. AELRED, ABBOT

Mass Os justi from Common, page F 60, except:

COLLECT. Almighty and everlasting God, who ceasest not alike to teach and succour the children

of thy Church: grant, we pray thee, at the intercession of thy blessed Abbot Saint Aelred, that, as thou hast given him unto thy faithful people to be the minister of their everlasting salvation, so they may by thy mercy be enabled both to perceive and to know the things that they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same. Through.

March 7th. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, CONFESSOR, AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

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

COLLECT. O God, who hast enlightened thy Church with the wondrous learning of thy blessed Confessor Saint Thomas, and enriched the same with his holiness of life: grant, we beseech thee, that we may both understand aright the doctrine that he taught, and also follow in all things the pattern of his conversation. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent, and of SS. Perpetua and Felicity, MM.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wis. 7. 7. Wherefore I prayed, and understanding was given me: I called upon God and the spirit of wisdom came to me: I preferred her before sceptres and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her. Neither compared I unto her any precious stone: because all gold in respect of

her is as a little sand, and silver shall be counted as clay before her. I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for the light that cometh from her never goeth out. All good things together came to me with her, and innumerable riches in her hands, and I rejoiced in them all because wisdom goeth before them, and I knew not that she was mother of them. I learned diligently, and do communicate her liberally; I do not hide her riches. For she is a treasure unto men that never faileth: which they that use become the friends of God, being commended for the gifts that come from learning. The Creed is said.

On the same day. SS. PERPETUA & FELICITY, MM. Mass Me expectaverunt from Common, page F 77, except:

POSTCOMMUNION. O Lord, who hast fulfilled us with gladness in these wondrous mysteries: grant, we pray thee; that by the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs Perpetua and Felicity, we which have offered unto thee our temporal worship may in our souls receive the benefits of the same. Through.

March 8th. ST. JOHN OF GOD, CONFESSOR

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

COLLECT. O God, who didst enkindle with thy love the heart of thy blessed servant Saint John, that he was thereby enabled to walk unhurt amid the flames of fire, and hast through him enriched thy

Church with a new offspring: grant that by the help of his merits our sins may be purged with the fire of thy charity, and our souls healed to the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent. GOSPEL. When the Pharisees had heard, as on the 18th Sunday after Trinity.

On the same day. ST. FELIX, BISHOP & CONFESSOR Mass Statuit ei from Common, page F 41.

March 9th. ST. FRANCES OF ROME, WIDOW

Mass Cognovi from Common, page F 81, except:

COLLECT. O God, who amidst the manifold gifts of thy grace didst endue thy blessed servant Frances with the familiar converse of an Angel: grant, we beseech thee, that at her intercession we may be found worthy to be admitted to the company of the Angels in thy heavenly kingdom. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

March 12th. ST. GREGORY I, POPE, CONFESSOR, AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

INTROIT. Sacerdotes Dei. Song of the Three Children. O ye priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: O ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord. Ibid. O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise him and magnify him for ever. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O God, who on the soul of thy servant Gregory didst bestow the rewards of everlasting felicity: mercifully grant; that we, which are sore oppressed by the burden of our sins, may by the succour of his intercession be relieved. Through. Commemoration of the Feria.

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 long-suffering 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. 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. TRACT. 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. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 5. 13. At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Ye are the salt of the earth. But if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Creed.

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

SECRET. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that this oblation, which thou hast instituted, to be a sacrifice for the remission of the sins of all the world, may at the intercession of blessed Gregory be made profitable unto us thy servants. 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 didst raise thy blessed Bishop Gregory to be made in his righteousness the equal of thy saints: mercifully grant; that we, which observe this festival in his remembrance, may follow after the pattern of his conversation. Through.

March 17th. ST. PATRICK, BISHOP & CONFESSOR, APOSTLE OF IRELAND

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

COLLECT. O God, who didst send forth blessed Patrick, thy Confessor and Bishop, to preach unto the Gentiles the glory of thy Name: grant that by his merits and intercession, we may of thy mercy be enabled to fulfil all such things as thou commandest. Through. Commemoration of the Feria.

March 18th. ST. CYRIL, BP. OF JERUSALEM, C.D.

Mass In medio from the Common of Doctors, page F 49, except:

COLLECT. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that at the intercession of thy blessed Bishop Saint Cyril, we may learn to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent; that we may be found worthy to be numbered for ever among the sheep that hear his voice. Through the same. Commemoration of the Feria in Lent. EPISTLE. The righteous will give his heart. From the Common, page F 52.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 10. 23. At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: When they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another. For verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master: and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? Fear them not therefore. For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the house-tops. And fear not them which kill the body,

but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. The Creed is said.

SECRET. Look down, O Lord, we pray thee, on this undefiled oblation, which we do here present unto thee: and grant; that by the merits of thy blessed Confessor and Bishop Cyril, we may ever seek earnestly to receive the same in purity of heart. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O Lord Jesu Christ, we beseech thee, that the Sacrament of thy Body and Blood, which we have now received, may at the intercession of thy blessed Bishop Cyril, so sanctify our hearts and understandings: that we may be made worthy to be partakers of the nature of thy Godhead. Who livest and reignest.

On the same day. ST. EDWARD, KING AND MARTYR Mass Laetabitur from Common, page F 11, except:

COLLECT. O God, who reignest in glory over an everlasting kingdom, we beseech thee mercifully to behold thy family, who on this day call to remembrance blessed Edward thy King and Martyr: and grant, that by his merits and intercession they which now rejoice in his triumph may likewise attain to his reward in heaven. Through. GOSPEL. If any man will come after me, p. F 7.

March 19th. ST. JOSEPH, CONFESSOR, SPOUSE OF THE B.V.M.

If this Feast fall on Passion Sunday, it should be transferred to the following Monday: and if it fall in Holy Week, it should be transferred to the Wednesday after Low Sunday, even in his own church.

INTROIT. Justus ut palma. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus: such as are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of the house of our God. Ps. ibid. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto thy Name, O most Highest. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. Assist us mercifully, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the merits of the Spouse of thy most holy Mother: and those things which for our weakness we cannot obtain, vouchsafe to grant us at his intercession. Who livest and reignest. In Lent, commemorate the Feria.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 45. 1. He was beloved of God and men, whose memorial is blessed. The Lord made him like to the glorious saints, and magnified him,

so that his enemies stood in fear of him. By his words he caused the wonders to cease: he made him glorious in the sight of kings, and gave him a commandment for his people, and shewed him his glory. He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness, and chose him out of all men. He made him to hear his voice, and brought him into the dark cloud, and gave him commandments before his face, even the law of life and knowledge.

GRADUAL. Ps. 21. Thou hast prevented him with the blessings of goodness: thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head. ℣. He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, even for ever and ever. TRACT. 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. ℣. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual and Tract is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ecclus. 45. The Lord loved him, and adorned him: he clothed him with a robe of glory. 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 Matthew. St. Matt. 1. 18. When as Mary the mother of Jesus was espoused to Joseph, before they came

together she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying: Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a Son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Creed.

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

SECRET. We render unto thee, O Lord, this duty of our bounden service: humbly beseeching thee, that like as we do offer this sacrifice of thanksgiving in honour of the festival of blessed Joseph, the Spouse of the Mother of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord; so at his intercession thou wouldest preserve in us the effectual gifts of thy grace. Through the same. PREFACE of St. Joseph.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 1. Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

POSTCOMMUNION. Assist us mercifully, O Lord, we beseech thee: and at the intercession of blessed Joseph thy Confessor, continue towards us the gifts of thy loving-kindness. Through.

March 20th. ST. CUTHBERT, BP. & CONF.

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

COLLECT. O God, who by the inestimable gift of thy grace dost glorify thy saints: grant, we beseech thee; that at the intercession of blessed Cuthbert thy Confessor and Bishop, we may be found worthy to attain to the perfection of all virtues. Through. In Lent Commem. of Feria, with its Gospel at the end.

SECRET. We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept the sacrifice of our redemption: and at the intercession of blessed Cuthbert thy Confessor and Bishop, mercifully accomplish in us salvation both of body and soul. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. We beseech thee, O Lord, that these holy sacraments which we have received may evermore defend us by their mighty power: and at the intercession of blessed Cuthbert thy Confessor and Bishop, whose life shone forth in glory, they may preserve us in all peace and holiness. Through.

March 21st. ST. BENEDICT, ABBOT

Mass Os justi from Common, page F 60, with Commemoration of the Feria in Lent.

¶ Of Double Feasts which can be transferred falling between Palm Sunday and Low Sunday no Commemoration is made; but they are celebrated after the Octave: and then at the end of the Introit before the Psalm are said two Alleluias, and at the end of the Offertory and Communion, one Alleluia. After the Epistle, the Gradual is not said, but two Verses, with four Alleluias, as has been noted on Saturday in Easter Week. And this is observed on all Feasts which are celebrated between Easter and Pentecost. But of Double Feasts, which cannot be transferred, and of Semi-doubles falling on Palm Sunday, the last three days of Holy Week, Easter Day, and the two days following, no Commemoration is made: on the remaining days, between Palm Sunday and Low Sunday inclusive, a Commemoration only is made.

NOTE. To-morrow the conventual Mass of the Feast is said in Choir, and the Mass of the Feria is said out of Choir. Private Masses of the Feria are not said.

March 25th. THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, COMMONLY CALLED LADY DAY

INTROIT. Vultum tuum. Ps. 45. The rich also 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. We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts: that, as we have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an Angel; so by his Cross and passion we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection. Through the same. In Lent, commemorate the Feria.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. Is. 7. 10. In those days, moreover: The Lord spake again unto Ahaz, saying: Ask thee a sign of the Lord thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above. But Ahaz said: I will not ask, neither will I tempt the Lord. And he said: Hear ye now, O house of David: Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also? There-

fore the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel. Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever. ℣. Because of the word of truth, of meekness, of righteousness, and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. TRACT. Ibid. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear: so shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty. ℣. The rich also among the people shall make their supplication before thee: kings' daughters were among thy honourable women. ℣. The virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company: and shall be brought unto thee. ℣. With joy and gladness shall they be brought: and shall enter into the King's palace. In Eastertide the Gradual and Tract are omitted and the following is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. Luke 1. Hail, Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Alleluia. ℣. Now hath blossomed Jesse's rod: a Virgin bears both Man and God: God restoreth peace to men, high and low are one again. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 1. 26. At that time: And in the sixth month: 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. And the Angel departed from her. 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, stablish in our hearts the mysteries of the true religion: that, as we do believe thy Son, conceived of a Virgin, to be very God and very Man; so by the power of his

resurrection we may be found worthy to attain to everlasting felicity. Through the same. PREFACE of our Lady. And that in the Annunciation.

COMMUNION. Is. 7. Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a son: and shall call his Name Emmanuel.

POSTCOMMUNION. O God, who didst vouchsafe that thy Word should be made flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the message of an Angel: grant to us thy humble servants that we, believing her to be indeed the Mother of God, may by her intercession find favour in thy sight. Through the same. ¶ If this Feast fall on Good Friday or Holy Saturday, it must be transferred to the Monday after Low Sunday, even in her own church, with full solemnity and feriation, and without the Octave, the Paschal rite being however observed. But if it fall on Passion Sunday, it is transferred to the following Monday: and if it fall in Holy Week or Easter Week, to the aforesaid Monday after Low Sunday, unless a primary Feast of the same rite occur to hinder this, in which case it is transferred to the next day not similarly hindered.

March 27th. ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS, C. & D.

INTROIT. Tenuisti. Ps. 73. Thou hast holden me by my right hand: thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and after

that receive me with glory. Ps. ibid. Truly God is loving unto Israel, even unto such as are of a clean heart. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. Almighty and everlasting God, who, for the defence of the honour of holy images, didst endue thy blessed Saint John with heavenly learning and wondrous strength of spirit: grant unto us, we pray thee, that, by his intercession, and example, we may so honour the images of thy Saints, that we may follow them in all true godliness, and feel the effectual succour of their advocacy. Through. Commemoration of the Feria if in Lent.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Wisdom. Wisdom 10. 10. The Lord guided the righteous in right paths, and shewed him the kingdom of God, and gave him knowledge of holy things: made him rich in his travels, and multiplied the fruit of his labours. In the covetousness of such as oppressed him he stood by him, and made him rich. He defended him from his enemies, and kept him safe from those that lay in wait; and in a sore conflict he gave him the victory, that he might know that godliness is stronger than all. When the righteous was sold wisdom forsook him not, but delivered him from sin: she went down with him into the pit, and left him not in bonds, till she brought him the sceptre of the kingdom, and power against those that oppressed him: as for those that had accused him, she shewed them to be liars, and gave him perpetual glory. She delivered the righteous people and blameless seed from the nation that oppressed

them. She entered into the soul of the servant of the Lord, and withstood dreadful kings in wonders and signs. And she rendered to the righteous a reward of their labours.

GRADUAL. Ps. 18. It is God that girdeth me with strength of war: and maketh my way perfect. ℣. He teacheth mine hands to fight: and mine arms shall break even a bow of steel. TRACT. Ibid. I will follow upon mine enemies and overtake them. ℣. I will smite them that they shall not be able to stand: but fall under my feet. ℣. For this cause I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and sing praises unto thy Name. In Eastertide: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. 1 Sam. 25. The Lord hath preserved thine hand: because thou fightest the battles of the Lord. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 144. Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. Alleluia. Out of Eastertide: GRADUAL. Ps. 18. It is God that girdeth me with strength of war: and maketh my way perfect. ℣. He teacheth mine hands to fight: and mine arms shall break even a bow of steel. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Thou hast given me the defence of thy salvation: thy right hand also shall hold me up. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 6. 6. At that time: It came to pass also on another sabbath, that Jesus entered into the synagogue and taught. And there was a man whose right

hand was withered. And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day: that they might find an accusation against him. But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand: Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. Then said Jesus unto them: I will ask you one thing, Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good or to do evil? to save life or to destroy it? And looking round upon them all, he said unto the man: Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. And they were filled with madness, and communed with another, what they might do to Jesus. Creed.

OFFERTORY. Job 14. There is hope of a tree: if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

SECRET. We pray thee, O Lord, that the devout prayers of thy blessed Saint John, and of all thy servants, whose images are by his labours established in thy house for the veneration of thy people, may ever avail to render the gifts which we offer acceptable in thy sight. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 37. The arms of the ungodly shall be broken, and the Lord upholdeth the righteous.

POSTCOMMUNION. We pray thee, O Lord, that the gifts of thy bounty, which we have here received, may defend us with heavenly protection: and that the advocacy of thy blessed servant John, united with the prayers of all the company of thy Saints, the

veneration of whose images in thy holy Church he defended, may guard us against all evils that beset us. Through.

Friday after Passion Sunday. THE SEVEN SORROWS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

INTROIT. Stabant juxta. St. John 19. There stood by the Cross of Jesus his Mother and his Mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Salome, and Mary Magdalene. ℣. Jesus saith unto his Mother: Woman, behold thy Son; then saith he to the disciple: Behold thy Mother. ℣. Glory be.

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 the suffering whereby she was pierced, 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. Who livest. Commemoration of the Feria. In Votive Masses the following is said:

COLLECT. O Lord Jesu Christ, we pray thee: that thy Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose sacred soul was in the hour of thy passion pierced

by a sword of sorrow; may both now and in the hour of our death stand before thee to obtain for us the succour of thy mercy. Who livest.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Judith. Judith 13. 17. The Lord hath blessed thee by his power, because by thee he hath brought to nought the enemies of thy people. O daughter, blessed art thou of the most high God, above all the women upon the earth. And blessed be the Lord God which hath created the heavens and the earth: because he hath so magnified thy name this day, that this thy confidence shall not depart from the heart of men, which remember the power of God for ever, for whom thou hast not spared thy life for the affliction of our nation, but hast revenged our ruin, walking a straight way before our God.

GRADUAL. Mournful and weeping art thou, O Virgin Mary; who standest by the Cross of the Lord Jesus thy Son, the Redeemer. ℣. Virgin Mother of God, the whole world cannot contain him; yet made man the Author of our life endures the torment of the Cross. TRACT. There stood by the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ holy Mary, Queen of heaven, and Lady of the World, mournful and weeping. ℣. Lam. 1. All ye that pass by, behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow. In Votive Masses throughout the year. GRADUAL. Mournful and weeping art thou, O Virgin Mary; who standest by the Cross of the Lord Jesus thy Son, the Redeemer. ℣. Virgin Mother of God, the whole world cannot contain him; yet

made man the Author of our life endures the torment of the Cross. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. There stood by the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ holy Mary, Queen of heaven, and Lady of the World, mournful and weeping. Alleluia. In Eastertide. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. There stood by the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ holy Mary, Queen of heaven and Lady of the World, mournful and weeping, alleluia. ℣. Lam. 1. All ye that pass by, behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow. Alleluia.

SEQUENCE. Stabat Mater dolorosa. To be omitted in Votive Masses. By the Cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful Mother weeping, Where he hung, her dying Lord. For her soul, of joy bereavéd, Torn with anguish, deeply grievéd, Felt the sharp and piercing Sword. O, how sad and sore distresséd Then was she, that Mother blesséd Of the sole-begotten One. Deep the woe of her affliction When she saw the Crucifixion Of her ever-glorious Son. Who, on Christ's dear Mother gazing, Torn by anguish so amazing, Born of woman, would not weep?

Who, on Christ's dear Mother thinking, Such a cup of sorrow drinking, Would not share her sorrow deep? For his people's sins chastiséd, She her Jesus saw despiséd, Torn with nails, with thorns entwined, Saw her Son from judgment taken And in death by all forsaken Till his spirit he resigned. Mother, fount of all devotion, Stir in me thy grief's emotion, Let my tears be joined with thine. Let my heart be always burning, Still for love of Jesus yearning, Let his will be found in mine. True repentance, Mother, win me; Print my Saviour's wounds within me, Brand them on my stubborn heart. As he bought, through tribulation, In his Passion, my salvation, Let me bear therein my part. Let me mourn with thee beside him For the sins which crucified him, While my life remains in me. Take beneath the Cross my station, And in all thy desolation So unite myself with thee. Virgin, great beyond all other, Turn not from me, gentle Mother, Let me too bewail thy Son;

Let my soul, his death declaring, His unsparing Passion sharing, Count his bruises one by one. Let the Five Wounds penetrate me: May the Cross inebriate me And thy Son's most precious Blood: Lest I burn in hell's damnation, Virgin, be my consolation At the judgment-seat of God. Jesu, when earth's troubles leave me, Through thy Mother's prayers receive me To the crown of victory; When my body lies forsaken, May my soul by him be taken Into heaven's high company. Amen.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 19. 25. At that time: There stood by the Cross of Jesus his Mother, and his Mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his Mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his Mother: Woman, behold thy Son. Then saith he to the disciple: Behold thy Mother. And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Remember, O Virgin Mother of God, when thou standest in the sight of the Lord, that thou speak good things for us, that he may turn away his anger from us.

SECRET. O Lord Jesu Christ, we offer unto thee our prayers and oblations: and we humbly entreat thee; that we who here recall the Piercing of the most loving soul of Blessed Mary thy Mother, may by the manifold and devout intercessions, both of her and of all the saints that with her have stood beneath the Cross, through the merits of thy passion be found worthy to be partakers of the portion of thine elect. Who livest. Commemoration of the Feria. PREFACE of our Lady. And that on the Transfixion.

COMMUNION. Happy the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary who without death gained the palm of martyrdom beneath the Cross of the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION. Grant, we pray thee, O Lord Jesu Christ, that we who have here been partakers of this holy Sacrifice in devout remembrance of the Piercing of the soul of thy Virgin Mother: may by the same obtain of thy mercy all such blessings as are necessary unto us for our salvation. Who livest. Commemoration of the Feria. At the end of Mass is read the Gospel of the Feria. ¶ When the Feast of the Seven Sorrows cannot be celebrated on this day on account of another Feast of higher rank falling on the same day, or a Feast of equal but primary rank, or of greater dignity, it is to be transferred to the Saturday immediately following, if not hindered in a similar manner. And if it cannot be celebrated on that Saturday, it is omitted for that year.

Feasts of April

[April opens at 3 April. No Proper entry is printed for 1–2 April.]

April 3rd. ST. RICHARD, BISHOP & CONFESSOR

Mass Statuit from Common, page F 41, except:

COLLECT. O God, who by the merits of blessed Richard thy Confessor, and Bishop didst adorn thy Church with wondrous miracles: grant, we beseech thee; that by his intercession thy servants may be found worthy to attain to the glory of everlasting felicity. Through. In Lent, Commem. of Feria, with its Gospel at the end.

SECRET. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that at the intercession of blessed Richard thy Confessor and Bishop, the gifts which we offer in the sight of thy divine majesty may obtain for us grace to serve thee in this life, and bring us in the end to everlasting glory. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O Lord, who didst bestow upon blessed Richard thy Confessor and Bishop grace to be a faithful steward of thy most holy mysteries: grant, we beseech thee; that the same may accomplish in us, which have received them, the effectual work of our salvation. Through.

April 4th. ST. AMBROSE, BP., CONF., & DOCT.

INTROIT. In medio Ecclesiae. Ecclus. 15. In the midst of the congregation he opened his mouth: and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding: he clothed him with a robe of glory. 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. O God by whose providence Saint Ambrose was sent to guide thy people in the way of everlasting salvation: grant, we beseech thee; that as we have learned of him the doctrine of life on earth, so we may be found worthy to have him for our advocate in heaven. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

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 long-suffering 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. 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. ℣. Ps. 110. The Lord sware and will not repent: thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia. In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual, is said: Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia. ℣. This is a priest whom the Lord hath crowned. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 5. 13. At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, till heaven

and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Creed.

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

SECRET. Almighty and everlasting God, grant, we pray thee, that these oblations which we here present unto thy divine majesty, may by the intercession of Saint Ambrose, thy Confessor and Doctor, be profitable unto us, for the attainment of everlasting salvation. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

COMMUNION. Ibid. I have sworn once by my holiness: his seed shall endure for ever: and his seat is like as the sun before me. He shall stand fast evermore as the moon: and as the faithful witness in heaven.

POSTCOMMUNION. Almighty God, who hast suffered us here to be partakers of this Sacrament of our salvation: grant, we beseech thee; that we who have presented our oblations unto thy majesty, in remembrance of blessed Ambrose thy Confessor and Bishop, may at all times receive the succour of his intercession. Through. Commemoration of the Feria, if in Lent.

April 11th. ST. LEO THE GREAT, POPE, CONFESSOR, & DOCTOR

Mass In medio from Common, page F 49, except the Prayers, which are taken from the previous Common, Sacerdotes tui, page F 44, and the Gospel, which is the same as that for the Feast of St. Peter's Chair at Rome, on Jany. 18th. The Creed is said.

April 14th. ST. JUSTIN, MARTYR

INTROIT. Narraverunt. Ps. 119. The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law: but I will speak of thy testimonies also even before kings, and will not be ashamed, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way, and walk in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O God, who by the foolishness of the Cross didst wondrously teach thy blessed Martyr Saint Justin an excellent knowledge of Christ Jesus: grant that by his intercession, we being delivered from the deceitfulness of all false doctrine, may be firmly grounded in thy true religion. Through the same.

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 1 Cor. 1. 18. Brethren: The preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us

which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God; it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: but we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness: but unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. 1 Cor. 3. The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it is written: The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. Alleluia. ℣. Phil. 3. Yea, doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord. Alleluia. Outside Eastertide. GRADUAL. 1 Cor. 3. The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, for it is written: The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. ℣. ibid. 1. I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Phil. 3. Yea, doubtless,

and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord. Alleluia. After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said: TRACT. 1 Cor. 2. For I have determined not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ and him crucified. ℣. But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the world unto our glory. ℣. Which none of the princes of this world knew. For had they known it they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 12. 2. At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: 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. 1 Cor. 2. For I have determined

not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ, and him crucified, alleluia.

SECRET. O God, who didst strengthen thy blessed Martyr Justin earnestly to defend thy wondrous mysteries against the slanders of the ungodly: grant, we pray thee; that these our oblations may be acceptable in thy sight. Through.

COMMUNION. 2 Tim. 4. There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION. O Lord, who hast refreshed us with this heavenly food: we humbly pray thee, that following the teaching of thy blessed Martyr Justin, we may continue steadfastly to shew forth our thankfulness for the gifts that we have received in the same. Through.

April 19th. ST. ALPHEGE, BISHOP & MARTYR

Mass Protexisti from Common, p. F 16, except:

COLLECT. O God, who didst adorn blessed Alphege, devoutly confessing thy most holy Name, with the dignity of priesthood and the palm of martyrdom: mercifully grant, that by his intercession we may find such succour in thy sight, that we may be found worthy to rejoice with him in everlasting felicity. Through.

[No feast heading in the book: the following Lesson stands in book order between the Alphege Collect (E119) and the Anselm heading (E120) below, and is transcribed here in that order without assignment to either feast.] The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 5. 1. Brethren: Every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way: for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

April 21st. ST. ANSELM, BP., CONF., & DOCT.

Mass In medio Ecclesiae from the Common, page F 49, with Creed. ¶ If any of the following feasts, being a Double or Semi-double, should fall on a Rogation Day, a commemoration of the Rogation Days is made in all Masses, according to the proper Rubric, except in the conventual Mass of the Feast, if another conventual or sung Mass of the Rogation Days be said. So too, on the Wednesday, before the commemoration of the Rogation Days, is made a commemoration of the Vigil of the Ascension, except in the conventual Mass of the Feast or of the Rogation Days. And in Masses in which a commemoration of the Feria or the Vigil has been made, the last Gospel on the Tuesday will be of the Rogation Days; on the Wednesday of the Vigil. If, however, these same feasts should fall on the Tuesday or the Wednesday, unless they be Doubles of the 1st or 2nd class, the conventual Mass is read out of Choir, and the conventual Mass of the Feria or of the Vigil is said in Choir.

[Woodcut headpiece above the heading: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon. No text.]

April 23rd. ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR, PATRON OF ENGLAND

INTROIT. Protexisti. Ps. 64. Hide me, O God, from the gathering together of the froward, alleluia: and from the insurrection of wicked doers, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. ibid. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O God, who makest us glad with the merits and intercession of blessed George thy Martyr: mercifully grant; that we who by his aid implore thy bounty, may by the abundance of thy grace receive the same. Through.

The Lesson from the latter EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 2 Tim. 2. 8. Dearly beloved: Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel, wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds: but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, persecutions, afflictions: which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra: what persecutions I endured; but out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 21. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head, O Lord. Alleluia.

✠ 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. The Creed is said throughout the Octave.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints, alleluia, alleluia.

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

COMMUNION. Ps. 64. The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him: and all they that are true of heart shall be glad, alleluia, alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION. We humbly beseech thee, Almighty God: that we whom thou dost vouchsafe to regenerate with thy holy sacraments; may, at the intercession of blessed George thy Martyr, continually serve thee in all virtuous and godly living. Through. ¶ If this Feast be celebrated after Pentecost, the Mass will be In virtute tua from the Common of a Martyr outside Eastertide, page F 9, with the prayers

as above. The second Collect (unless the commemoration of another Saint is to be made) will be of the saints. The third ad libitum.

April 25th. ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST, THE GREATER LITANIES

Station at St. Peter's. At the Procession the Rogation Mass is said (page D 46) without commemoration of St. Mark: and if the Feast of St. Mark is transferred, yet the Procession is not transferred, unless this Feast occur on Easter Day: it is then transferred to the following Tuesday.

INTROIT. Protexisti. Ps. 64. Hide me, O God, from the gathering together of the froward, alleluia: and from the insurrection of wicked doers, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. ibid. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O Almighty God, who hast instructed thy holy Church with the heavenly doctrine of thy Evangelist Saint Mark: give us grace, that, being not like children carried away with every blast of vain doctrine, we may be established in the truth of thy holy Gospel. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians. Ephes. 4. 7. Brethren: Unto every one of us is given grace, according to the measure of the gift

of Christ. Wherefore he saith: When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers: for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God; unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness; whereby they lie in wait to deceive: but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: from whom the whole body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in love.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 21. Thou hast set a crown of pure gold upon his head, O Lord. Alleluia.

✠ 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. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints, alleluia, alleluia.

SECRET. We present unto thee, O Lord, these our oblations, on this festival of thy blessed Evangelist Saint Mark: and we beseech thee; that, like as thou didst render him glorious in the preaching of thy Gospel, so at his intercession thou wouldest render us both in word and in deed acceptable unto thee. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. Ps. 64. The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him: and all they that are true of heart shall be glad, alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION. We beseech thee, O Lord, that thy holy sacraments may evermore protect us: that through the prayers of thy blessed Evangelist Saint Mark we may thereby be defended against all adversities. Through. ¶ If this Feast be transferred after Pentecost (and in Votive Masses out of Eastertide), Mass is said as on the Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, October 18th, with Prayers, Epistle, and Gospel, as above.

April 27th. ST. EGBERT, CONFESSOR

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

COLLECT. O God, who didst inspire thy blessed Saint Egbert so to thirst for salvation, that he sent forth many heralds for the preaching of the Gospel: grant, we pray thee, by the intercession of his merits, so to direct the hearts of thy servants unto thee; that being filled with the fervour of thy Spirit, they may be made steadfast in faith, and effectually given to all good works. Through … in the unity of the same.

April 28th. ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS, CONF.

INTROIT. Christo confixus sum. Gal. 2. I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live, yet not I: but Christ liveth in me: I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. 41. Blessed is he that considereth the poor and needy: the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O Lord Jesu Christ, who for the preaching of the mystery of the Cross, didst endue thy blessed Confessor Saint Paul with singular gifts of charity, and didst likewise through him cause a new household of thy servants to flourish in thy Church: we beseech thee, that at his intercession we may learn so steadfastly to remember thy passion in this our life on earth, that we may be found worthy to attain to the benefits of the same in heaven. Who livest.

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians. 1 Cor. 1. 17. Brethren: Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. The preaching of the Cross is to them that perish foolishness: but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the

wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God; it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: but we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness: but unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. 2 Cor. 5. Christ died for all: that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. Alleluia. ℣. Rom. 8. If children, then heirs: heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ: if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Alleluia. Out of Eastertide: GRADUAL. 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. ℣. 1 Cor. 2. I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. 1 St. Peter 2. Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow in his steps. Alleluia. After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said: TRACT. 1 St. Peter 4. Forasmuch as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suf-

fered in the flesh hath ceased from sin. ℣. 2 Cor. 4. Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. ℣. Heb. 12. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the Cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

✠ 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 return 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. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

OFFERTORY. Ephes. 5. Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour, alleluia.

SECRET. We beseech thee, O Lord, that these heavenly mysteries may kindle in our hearts that fervent love of thy death and passion: whereby thy blessed Saint Paul in the offering of the same presented himself to be a holy and lively sacrifice acceptable unto thee. Who livest.

COMMUNION. 1 St. Peter 4. Rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings: that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy, alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION. O Lord, who in this heavenly Sacrament, hast bestowed upon us the perpetual memorial of thine infinite charity: grant, we beseech thee; that by the merits of thy blessed Saint Paul, and by the imitation of him, we may draw from thee a river of water, springing up unto life eternal; and bearing thy most holy passion imprinted on our hearts, may in our life and conversation continually shew forth the same. Who livest.

April 29th. ST. PETER, MARTYR

Mass Protexisti as on Feast of St. George, April 23rd, except:

COLLECT. O God, who didst vouchsafe to blessed Peter thy Martyr to win the crown of martyrdom in the preaching of thy faith: grant, we pray thee,

that we may imitate him in all devout following of the same. Through.

SECRET. Look down, O Lord, in mercy, on the prayers which we offer: and at the intercession of blessed Peter thy Martyr, guard all true defenders of thy faith with thy continual protection. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. We pray thee, O Lord, that the sacraments which we thy faithful people have here received may evermore protect us: and that, at the intercession of thy blessed Martyr Peter, we may thereby be defended against all the assaults of our enemies. Through. ¶ If the Feast of St. Peter, Martyr, be celebrated after Pentecost, the Mass will be Laetabitur justus from the Common of a Martyr not a Bishop, page F 11, except the proper prayers as above.

April 30th. ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, VIRGIN

Mass Dilexisti from Common of Virgins, page F 71, with Easter verses, except:

COLLECT. Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we who here observe the heavenly birthday of thy blessed Virgin Catherine; may in such wise rejoice in her yearly festival, that we may learn to follow rightly the pattern of her godliness. Through.

SECRET. O Lord, we entreat thee, that the prayers which we offer on this feast of Saint Catherine, may in such wise ascend unto thee: that this sacrifice which we offer, may by the sweet savour of her virginity, be made an offering acceptable for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION. O God, who with thy heavenly banquet didst support thy blessed Virgin Saint Catherine in her temporal life on earth: grant, we pray thee; that we, whom thou hast here fulfilled with the same, may thereby attain to life eternal. Through.

Wednesday following the 2nd Sunday after Easter. PATRONAGE OF ST. JOSEPH, CONF., & SPOUSE OF THE B.V.M.

INTROIT. Adjutor et protector. Ps. 33. The Lord is our help and our shield: our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have hoped in his Name, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. 80. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT. O God, who of thine unspeakable providence didst choose thy blessed Saint Joseph to be the Spouse of thy most holy Mother: grant, we pray thee, that we may so venerate him as our protector on earth, that we may be worthy to have him for our advocate in heaven. Who livest.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Genesis. Gen. 49. 22. Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well: whose branches run over the wall. The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him. But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob: from thence is the Shepherd, the stone of Israel. Even by the God of thy father, who shall help thee, and by the Almighty, who shall bless thee with blessings of heaven above, blessings of the deep that lieth under, blessings of the breasts and of the womb. The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. From whatsoever tribulation they shall call upon me, I will hear them, and I will be their defender for ever. Alleluia. ℣. Grant us, O Joseph, to walk in innocency: and ever to be safe under thy protection. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Luke. St. Luke 3. 21. At that time: When all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened: and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him: and a voice came from heaven, which said: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 147. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: for he hath made fast the bars of thy gates, and hath blessed thy children within thee, alleluia, alleluia.

SECRET. O Lord, who seest that we do put our trust in the patronage of the Spouse of thy most holy Mother: we pray thee, that thou wouldest so train our hearts to despise all things earthly, that we may in perfect charity cleave unto thee, the only true God. Who livest. PREFACE of St. Joseph.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 1. And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ, alleluia, alleluia.

POSTCOMMUNION. We beseech thee, O Lord our God, that we whom thou hast refreshed with the river of thy heavenly bounty, may by thee be enabled so to rejoice in the protection of thy blessed Saint Joseph: that, by his merits and intercession, we may be made partakers of thy heavenly glory. Through. ¶ Within Octave Mass is said as on the Feast, with 2nd Collect of St. Mary, the 3rd for Church or Chief Bishop. On the Octave Day itself, Mass is said as on the Feast. ¶ If this Feast has to be transferred after Pentecost, the Mass is said as above, except that the Alleluias are omitted from Introit, Offertory, and Communion, and the Gradual as below is substituted. [The substituted Gradual, and any further votive notes for the Patronage, stand on PDF 1000 (E136 in part), the first page of the May block, and are NOT transcribed in this file. This file ends at PDF 999 (E135), per its range.]

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