Proper of Saints: November–January (Anglican Missal)

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The Proper Masses of the Saints

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THE PROPER MASSES OF THE SAINTS

The Masses contained in this Proper, with the exceptions of those of peculiar Mysteries of our Lord, or of Feasts of our Lady (unless otherwise noted), or those of St. Joseph on March 19th and of SS. Peter and Paul, are also said as votives. But when they are so used, unless it be otherwise noted, after the Epistle, the Gradual with the Verse following or Tract, or, in Eastertide, the Alleluia, with its Verses, when they are not contained in the Mass, are supplied from the appropriate Common. But for Martyrs, in Eastertide, the Mass Protexisti, or Sancti tui, as the case may be, is said, with the Prayers, Epistle, and Gospel, from the Proper of the Saint. However, in every Prayer the words On this day, yearly, etc., should be omitted wherever they occur, and the expressions birthday, festivity, changed to commemoration, memory. So also, in place of the Introit Gaudeamus is said the Introit from the appropriate Common, and the Alleluias are omitted out of Eastertide, when they have been added to the Introit, Offertory, and Communion on account of the Paschal Season.

Feasts of November

November 29th. VIGIL OF ST. ANDREW, APOSTLE

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INTROIT. Dominus secus mare. St. Matt. 4.

JESUS our Lord walking by the sea of Galilee saw two brethren, Peter and Andrew, and he called them saying: Follow me: and I will make

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you fishers of men. Ps. 19. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth his handy-work. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that as we do prevent the festival of thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, so he may implore thy mercy for us; that we being delivered from all our iniquities, may likewise be defended against all adversities. Through.

¶ If the Vigil of St. Andrew fall in Advent, Mass is said of the Vigil, and the second collect will be of Advent.

¶ If the Feast of St. Andrew fall on a Monday the Mass of the Vigil is said on Saturday, and the second Collect will be of St. Mary, O Lord God Almighty, and the third for the Church, or for the Chief Bishop: which is also done on other Vigils, except the Vigil of Christmas Day.

¶ If the Feast of St. Andrew should fall on a Sunday it is transferred to the following day, provided it be not hindered by a Double or Semi-double Feast: which is also done in the case of other Feasts of double rank falling on Sundays in Advent (according to the method set forth in the General Rubrics), and on them the commemoration of Advent should always be made. But during the whole of Advent a Commemoration only is made of Simple Feasts.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Book of Ecclesiasticus. Ecclus. 44. 22.

THE blessing of the Lord was upon the head of the righteous. Therefore the Lord gave him

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an heritage; and divided his portion among the twelve tribes. And he found favour in the sight of all flesh. And the Lord 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 gave him commandments before his face, even the law of life and knowledge, and exalted him. An everlasting covenant he made with him: the Lord beautified him with ornaments of righteousness: and clothed him with a robe of glory.

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.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 1. 35.

AT that time: John stood, and two of his disciples. And looking upon Jesus as walked, he saith: Behold the Lamb of God. And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them: What seek ye? They said unto him: Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master), where dwellest thou? He saith unto them: Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was

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Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him: We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said: Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is, by interpretation, A stone. The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him: Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him: We have found him, of whom Moses in the Law, and the Prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth the son of Joseph. And Nathanael said unto him: Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him: Come and see. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him: Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile. Nathanael saith unto him: Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him: Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. Nathanael answered and saith unto him: Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him: Because I said unto thee: I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him: Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the Angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

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

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SECRET.

GRANT, O Lord, that this oblation, which we, remembering the festival of thy blessed Apostle Saint Andrew, do offer to be hallowed unto thee, may likewise avail to the cleansing of our souls from all evil. Through.

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

COMMUNION. St. John 1. 41. Andrew saith unto his brother Simon: We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ: and he brought him to Jesus.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with these holy sacraments, we humbly pray thee: that, at the intercession of thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, the mysteries which we have offered in remembrance of his glorious passion may be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through.

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

November 30th. ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE

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INTROIT. Mihi autem nimis. Ps. 139.

RIGHT dear are thy friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast. Ps. ibid. Lord, thou hast searched me out, and known me: thou

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

COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY GOD, who didst give such grace unto thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that he readily obeyed the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him without delay: grant unto us all, that we, being called by thy holy Word, may forthwith give up ourselves obediently to fulfil thy holy commandments. Through the same.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Romans. Rom. 10. 9.

BRETHREN: If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture saith: Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him, in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him, of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the Gospel. For Esaias saith: Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and

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hearing by the Word of God. But I say: Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. But I say: Did not Israel know? First Moses saith: I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. But Esaias is very bold, and saith: I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. But to Israel he saith: All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

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

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The Lord loved Andrew as a sweet savour. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 4. 18.

AT that time: Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, (for they were fishers;) and he saith unto them: Follow me; and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going on from thence he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ps. 139. Right dear are thy

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friends unto me, O God, and held in highest honour: their rule and governance is exceeding steadfast.

SECRET.

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

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 4. 19. Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men: and they straightway left their nets and followed the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION.

WE beseech thee, O Lord, that these heavenly mysteries, which we have joyfully received on this festival of blessed Andrew thine Apostle, may effectually avail for the glory of thy Saints, and the forgiveness of the sins of us thy servants. Through.

¶ Votives, as for a Martyr. See Rubric, p. E 1.

Feasts of December

[No Proper entries are printed for 1–2 December; December opens at 3 December.]

December 3rd. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, CONFESSOR

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INTROIT. Loquebar. Ps. 119.

I WILL speak of thy testimonies also, even before kings, and will not be ashamed: and my delight shall be in thy commandments, which I have loved. Ps. 117. O praise the Lord all ye heathen, praise him all ye nations: for his merciful

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kindness is ever more and more towards us, and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O GOD, who by the preaching and wondrous works of blessed Francis didst unite unto thy Church the peoples of India: mercifully grant that we who venerate his glorious merits, may likewise follow him in all virtuous and godly living. Through.

Commemoration of the Feria.

EPISTLE. If thou shalt confess, as on the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, page E 6.

GRADUAL. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus in the house of the Lord. ℣. To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning: and of thy truth in the night season.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. James 1. 12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Mark. St. Mark 16. 15.

AT that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved: but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe. In my Name shall they cast out devils: they shall speak with new tongues: they shall take up serpents: and if they drink any deadly thing it shall not hurt them: they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.

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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 of our humble service may be acceptable in thy sight to the honour of thy Saints, and effectual unto us for the cleansing both of body and soul. Through.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 24. 46. Blessed is that servant whom his Lord, when he cometh, shall find watching: verily, I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

POSTCOMMUNION.

WE beseech thee, Almighty God: that we which have received this heavenly food, may at the intercession of blessed Francis thy Confessor, be thereby defended against all adversities. Through.

December 4th. ST. OSMUND, BISHOP & CONFESSOR

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Mass Statuit ei from the Common, p. F 41, except:

COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who on this day dost gladden us with the feast of blessed Osmund 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

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SECRET.

SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, by the merits and intercession of thy devout Confessor Saint Osmund, these our oblations: that they may be made the Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and be profitable unto us for the healing of our souls. Through the same.

POSTCOMMUNION.

WE humbly beseech thee, O Lord, that we which have received these holy gifts may be so strengthened by the power of the same: that we, following the example of blessed Osmund thy Confessor and Bishop, may attain to everlasting felicity. Through.

On the same day. ST. BARBARA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

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Mass Loquebar from the Common, page F 63.

December 5th. ST. BIRINUS, BISHOP & CONFESSOR

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Mass Statuit ei from the Common, page F 41. Commemoration of Feria.

December 6th. ST. NICHOLAS, BISHOP AND CONF.

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INTROIT. Statuit ei. Ecclus. 45.

THE Lord made with him a covenant of peace and made him the chief of his people: that

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he should have the dignity of the priesthood for ever. Ps. 132. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O GOD, who didst adorn thy blessed Bishop, Saint Nicholas, with power to work many and great miracles: grant, we beseech thee, that by his prayers and merits we may be delivered from the fires of everlasting torment. Through.

Commemoration of the Feria.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Heb. 13. 7.

BRETHREN: Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever. Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips

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giving thanks to his Name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves. For they watch for your souls, as they that must give account.

GRADUAL. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant: with my holy oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast, and my arm shall strengthen him. ℣. The enemy shall not be able to do him violence, the son of wickedness shall not hurt him.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree: and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Libanus. Alleluia.

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

AT that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: A certain man travelling into a far country called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. But he that had received one went and digged in the earth and hid his lord's money. After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying: Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

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His lord said unto him: Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. He also that had received two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents; behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. His lord said unto him: Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

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

SECRET.

SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, these oblations, which we offer unto thee, on this festival of thy blessed Bishop, Saint Nicholas: that by the same in all times of adversity and prosperity our life may be governed in accordance with thy will. Through.

COMMUNION. Ps. 89. 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 for evermore as the moon: and as the faithful witness in heaven.

POSTCOMMUNION.

GRANT, O Lord, we pray thee, that like as we, remembering the festival of Saint Nicholas thy Bishop, have partaken of this sacrifice, so we may thereby be defended with thine everlasting protection. Through.

December 7th. VIGIL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE B.V.M.

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INTROIT. Venite, audite. Ps. 66.

O COME hither and hearken, all ye that fear God: and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul. Ps. ibid. O be joyful in God all ye lands: sing praises unto the honour of his Name, make his praise to be glorious. ℣. Glory be.

Glory be to God on high is not said.

COLLECT.

O GOD, who in her Conception didst wondrously preserve from all sin the Mother of thine only-begotten Son: grant, we beseech thee, that by the power of her intercession we may in purity of heart approach her festival. Through the same.

COLLECT 2 of the Feria; 3 of the Holy Ghost.

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

AS the vine brought I forth pleasant savour: and my flowers are the fruit of honour and riches. I am the mother of fair love, and fear, and knowledge, and holy hope. I therefore, being eternal, are given to all my children which are named of him. Come unto me, all ye that be desirous of me, and fill yourselves with my fruits. For my memorial is sweeter than honey, and mine inheritance than the honeycomb. They that eat me shall yet be hungry: and they that drink me shall yet be thirsty. He that obeyeth me shall never be confounded, and they that work by me shall not

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do amiss. They who seek me out shall have eternal life.

GRADUAL. Proverbs 9. Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars. ℣. Ps. 87. Her foundations are upon the holy hills: the Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

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

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

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And Eliud begat Eleazar. And Eleazar begat Matthan. And Matthan begat Jacob. And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ.

OFFERTORY. Cant. 6. I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine, he feedeth among the lilies.

SECRET.

O GOD, who to the intent that the Blessed Virgin Mary might be made a dwelling-place meet for thy Son, didst preserve her from the stain of original sin: grant, we beseech thee, that the prayers of the Immaculate Mother of God may render this oblation acceptable in the eyes of thy mercy. Through the same.

SECRET 2 of the Feria; 3 of the Holy Ghost.

COMMON PREFACE.

COMMUNION. Cant. 6. Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?

POSTCOMMUNION.

GRANT, O Lord, we beseech thee, the protection of thy mercy, to the frailty of our mortal nature: that we, who here prevent the festival of the immaculate Conception of the Mother of thy only-begotten Son; may by the help of her intercession die to our former sins, and rise again to newness of life. Through the same.

POSTCOMMUNION 2 of the Feria; 3 of the Holy Ghost.

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December 8th. THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

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INTROIT. Gaudens gaudebo. Is. 61. 10.

I WILL greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God: for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation: he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bride adorneth herself with jewels. Ps. 30. I will magnify thee, O Lord, for thou hast set me up: and not made my foes to triumph over me. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O GOD, who didst cause the blessed Virgin to be conceived without stain of sin, that she might be a dwelling-place meet for thy Son: we beseech thee, that like as thou, foreseeing the merits of the death of the same thy Son, didst preserve her from all defilement, so thou wouldest suffer us in purity of heart to attain unto thee. Through the same.

Commemoration of the Feria.

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

THE Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth: when there were no fountains abounding with water: before the mountains were

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settled, before the hills was I brought forth: while as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: when he established the clouds above, when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: when he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth. Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him: rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

GRADUAL. Judith 13. 18. Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, of the most high God, above all the women upon the earth. ℣. Ibid. 15. 9. Thou art the exaltation of Jerusalem, thou art the great glory of Israel: thou art the great rejoicing of our nation.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Cant. 4. Thou art all fair, O Mary: original sin is not in thee. Alleluia.

In Votive Masses after Septuagesima Alleluia and ℣. are omitted, and the following is said:

TRACT. Ps. 87. Her foundations are upon the holy hills: the Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. ℣. ibid. Glorious things of thee are spoken, thou city of God. ℣. ibid.

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He was born in her, and the Most High shall stablish her.

In Eastertide the Gradual is omitted, and in its place is said:

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Thou art the exaltation of Jerusalem, thou art the great glory of Israel: thou art the great rejoicing of our nation. Alleluia. ℣. Thou art all fair, O Mary, original sin is not in thee. Alleluia.

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

AT that time: The Angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a Virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the Virgin's name was Mary. And the Angel came in unto her, and said: Hail, thou that art highly favoured: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

The Creed is said throughout the whole Octave, even on Feasts occurring therein.

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

SECRET.

ACCEPT, O Lord, the sacrifice of our salvation, which we offer unto thee on this feast of the immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: and grant that, like as we do confess her by the prevention of thy grace to have been preserved from every stain of sin; so by her intercession we may be delivered from all our iniquities. Through.

Commemoration of the Feria.

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PREFACE of our Lady, And that on the immaculate Conception, which is said throughout the whole Octave, even on Feasts occurring therein, save in Masses of the Season, or on Feasts requiring another Preface.

COMMUNION. Glorious things of thee are spoken, O Mary: because he that is mighty hath magnified thee.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O LORD, who in her Conception didst wondrously preserve the Blessed Virgin Mary from all sin: grant, we beseech thee; that the Sacrament, which we have received, may heal in us the wounds of the sins which we have committed. Through.

Commemoration of the Feria.

¶ Within the Octave and on the Octave-Day itself Mass is said as on the Feast: but within the Octave the second Collect is of the Feria, but the third, when ever there is no commemoration of a Simple Feast, or of a Feast treated as such, is said of the Holy Ghost.

December 13th. ST. LUCY, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

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Mass Dilexisti from the Common, page F 71, except the following:

Commemorate the Octave of Immaculate Conception, and Feria.

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity. ℣. Therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness. Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. ibid. Full of grace are

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thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever, and world without end. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. The kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure, page F 79.

The Creed is said on account of the Octave.

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

PREFACE of our Lady. And that on the immaculate Conception.

COMMUNION. Ps. 119. Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart standeth in awe of thy word: I am as glad of thy word as one that findeth great spoils.

December 15th. OCTAVE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

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Mass as on the Feast, with Commemoration of the Feria.

¶ If the Octave-Day fall on Ember Wednesday, its Gospel is omitted at the end. But in Cathedral and Collegiate Churches two Masses are said, one of the Octave, and the other of the Feria, with the proper Prayers: and in the latter Mass the common Preface is said.

[No separate Proper entries are printed for 9–12 December (days within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception, Mass as on the Feast per the rubric on E 22), nor for 14, 16–19 December in this range; the next dated entry is 20 December.]

December 20th. VIGIL OF ST. THOMAS, APOSTLE

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Mass Ego autem from the Common, page F 1,

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with Commemoration of Feria of Advent. And here is also observed the rubric placed on the Vigil of St. Andrew.

¶ But if this Vigil fall on an Ember Day, only a Commemoration of it is made.

December 21st. ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE

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INTROIT. Mihi autem nimis. Ps. 139.

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

COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who for the more confirmation of the faith didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son's resurrection: grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through the same Jesus Christ, to whom, with thee, and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, now and for evermore. ℟. Amen.

Commemoration of the Feria.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians. Ephes. 2. 19.

BRETHREN: Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners; but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God: and

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are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone: in whom all the building, fitly framed together, groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God, through the Spirit.

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.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to John. St. John 20. 24.

AT that time: Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him: We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them: Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said: Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas: Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands: and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him: My Lord, and my God. Jesus saith unto him: Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. And many other signs truly did Jesus in

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the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his Name. The Creed is said.

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

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 confession of thy blessed Apostle Saint Thomas; so at his intercession thou wouldest preserve in us the effectual gifts of thy grace. Through.

Commemoration of the Feria.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. John 20. Reach hither thy hand, and behold the print of the nails: and be not faithless, but believing.

POSTCOMMUNION.

ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, we beseech thee: and, at the intercession of thy blessed Apostle Saint Thomas, continue towards us the gifts of thy lovingkindness. Through.

Commemoration of the Feria.

¶ In Votives after Septuagesima, all is said as above, but in place of the Mass Alleluia and verse is said the Tract from the Mass Statuit. In Eastertide the Introit and Offertory are taken from the Mass Protexisti with the following Alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 33. Rejoice in the Lord,

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O ye righteous: for it becometh well the just to be thankful. Alleluia. ℣. Ps. 89. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works: and thy truth in the congregation of the saints. Alleluia.

Feasts of January

[No Proper entries are printed for 1–7 January; January opens at 8 January.]

January 8th. ST. LUCIAN, PRIEST AND MARTYR

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Mass In virtute tua from the Common, page F 9.

January 13th. ST. KENTIGERN, BP. AND CONF.

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Mass Statuit ei from Common, p. F 41, except:

COLLECT.

O GOD, who through thy blessed Confessor Saint Kentigern hast caused the light of the true faith to shine forth among barbarous nations: grant, we beseech thee, that we, faithfully following the doctrine which he taught, may attain to the brightness of everlasting glory. Through.

SECRET.

SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, the gifts which we offer unto thee, in honour of Saint Kentigern, thy Bishop: that the same may be an offering acceptable in thy sight, and profitable unto us for our salvation. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O LORD, who hast refreshed us with these heavenly mysteries, which on the festival of

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Saint Kentigern thy Bishop we have offered unto thy divine majesty: we humbly beseech thee, that through his intercession and in his company, we may rejoice in everlasting felicity. Through.

January 14th. ST. HILARY, BP., CONF., & DOCT.

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Mass In medio from the Common, page F 49, with Creed. Commemorate St. Felix, Pr. & M.

January 15th. ST. PAUL, THE FIRST HERMIT

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INTROIT. Justus ut palma florebit. 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.

O GOD, who makest us glad with the yearly feast of thy Confessor Saint Paul: mercifully grant that as we now observe his heavenly birthday, so we may follow him in all virtuous and godly living. Through.

The Lesson from the EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians. Phil. 3. 7.

BRETHREN: What things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea, doubt-

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less, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

GRADUAL. Ps. 92. The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree: and shall spread abroad as a cedar in Libanus in the house of the Lord. ℣. To tell of thy lovingkindness early in the morning: and of thy truth in the night-season.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Hos. 14. The righteous shall blossom as the lily: and shall flourish for ever before the Lord. Alleluia.

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

AT that time: Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father. And no man knoweth the Son, but the Father: neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will

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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.

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

SECRET.

GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we who, trusting in this our sacrifice of praise, do offer it before thee to the honour of thy Saints, may by the same be delivered from all evils both in this life and in that which is to come. 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.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O GOD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with that heavenly meat and drink: mercifully grant that, like as we have received the same in devout remembrance of thy Confessor Saint Paul, so we may evermore be defended by his intercession. Through.

January 17th. ST. ANTHONY, ABBOT

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Mass Os justi from Common, page F 60, with Gospel, Let your loins be girded, page F 54.

[No separate Proper entry is printed for 16 January; the sequence runs 15 January (St. Paul) to 17 January (St. Anthony).]

January 18th. ST. PETER'S CHAIR AT ROME

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INTROIT. Statuit. Ecclus. 45.

THE Lord made with him a covenant of peace, and made him the chief of his people, that he should have the dignity of the priesthood for ever. Ps. 132. Lord, remember David: and all his trouble. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O GOD, who didst bestow upon thy blessed Apostle Saint Peter the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and didst appoint unto him the priesthood for the binding and loosing of sin: grant, we beseech thee; that by the help of his intercession we may be delivered from the bonds of all our iniquities. Who livest and reignest.

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A Commemoration is made of St. Paul before any other, even before that of the Sunday. This is always observed on Feasts of St. Peter. And in like manner is made a Commemoration of St. Peter on Feasts of St. Paul.

For St. Paul. COLLECT.

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

For St. Prisca, Virg. and Mart. COLLECT.

GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who this day observe the heavenly birthday of blessed Prisca thy Virgin and Martyr; may in such wise rejoice in her yearly festival, that we may learn to follow rightly the pattern of her faith. Through.

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Peter the Apostle. 1 St. Peter 1. 1.

PETER, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. Blessed be God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us

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again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ our Lord.

GRADUAL. Ps. 107. Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people: and praise him in the seat of the elders. ℣. O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness: and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men.

If this Feast come before Septuagesima, after the Gradual is said immediately:

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

After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:

TRACT. Ibid. Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church. ℣. And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it: and I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. ℣. Whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in

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heaven. ℣. And whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

If this Feast should be translated to Eastertide, instead of the Gradual is said:

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 107. O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness: and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men. Alleluia. St. Matt. 16. Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church. Alleluia.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 16. 13.

AT that time: When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying: Whom do men say that I, the Son of man, am? And they said: Some say that thou art John the Baptist, some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them: But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY. Ibid. Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church: and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it: and I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven.

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SECRET.

WE pray thee, O Lord, that the intercession of thy blessed Apostle Saint Peter may so commend our prayers and oblations unto thee: that those things which we offer for his honour and glory may be profitable to us for the remission of our sins. Through.

For St. Paul. SECRET.

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

For St. Prisca. SECRET.

WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the sacrifice which we offer unto thee in remembrance of the heavenly birth of thy Saints may deliver us from the bonds of our iniquities, and obtain for us the bounteous gifts of thy mercy. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. Ibid. Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.

POSTCOMMUNION.

WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the sacrifice which we have offered unto thee, may so bring forth gladness in our hearts: that, as we do shew forth the wonders which thou hast wrought through thy holy Apostle Saint Peter, so by his

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prayers we may obtain the abundance of thy lovingkindness. Through.

For St. Paul. POSTCOMMUNION.

O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to sanctify us with these saving mysteries: grant, we beseech thee; that, as thou hast given unto us to be governed by the advocacy of thy holy Apostle Saint Paul, so we may never fail to receive the assistance of his mediation. (Through.)

For St. Prisca. POSTCOMMUNION.

O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with these saving mysteries: grant that, as on this day we do honour to thy Saints, so we may be succoured by their intercession. Through.

On the same day. ST. PRISCA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

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Mass Me expectaverunt from Common, page F 66, with Prayers as above.

January 19th. ST. WULFSTAN, BP. AND CONF.

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

COLLECT.

WE beseech thee, O Lord, pour into our hearts thy spirit of charity: that, at the intercession of thy blessed Confessor and Bishop Saint Wulfstan, we may be counted worthy to taste of thy sweetness in everlasting felicity. Through.

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SECRET.

WE beseech thee, O Lord, to accept the oblations of thy people that call upon thee: that those things which our conscience is afraid to ask by reason of our guilt, may at the intercession of blessed Wulfstan thy Confessor and Bishop, be granted unto us by the abundance of thy mercy. Through.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to satisfy us with these mysteries of our salvation: we humbly beseech thy mercy; that, as thou hast given unto us to be governed by the advocacy of thy blessed Confessor and Bishop Saint Wulfstan, so we may never fail to receive the assistance of his mediation. Through.

January 20th. SS. FABIAN AND SEBASTIAN, MM.

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Mass Intret in conspectu from the Common, p. F 26.

January 21st. ST. AGNES, VIRGIN AND MARTYR

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INTROIT. Me expectaverunt. Ps. 119.

THE ungodly laid wait for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies, O Lord: I see that all things come to an end: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. Ps. ibid. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. ℣. Glory be.

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COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost choose the weak things of the world to confound those things that are strong: mercifully grant, that we who keep the feast of blessed Agnes thy Virgin and Martyr may feel the succour of her intercession in thy sight. Through.

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

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

GRADUAL. Ps. 45. Full of grace are thy lips:

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because God hath blessed thee for ever. ℣. Because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

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

After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:

TRACT. Come, thou bride of Christ, receive the crown which the Lord hath prepared for thee for ever: for whose love thou didst shed thy blood. ℣. Ps. 45. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. ℣. In thy comeliness and in thy beauty go forth, ride prosperously and reign.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 25. 1.

AT that time: Jesus spake this parable unto his disciples: The kingdom of heaven shall be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold, the bridegroom cometh: go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise: Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone

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out. But the wise answered, saying: Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said: Verily I say unto you, I know you not. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour.

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

SECRET.

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

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 25. The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with their lamps: and at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh: go ye out to meet him, Christ the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O GOD, who hast vouchsafed to feed us with heavenly meat and drink: mercifully grant that, like as we have received the same in devout remembrance of thy blessed Saint Agnes, so we may evermore be defended by her intercession. Through.

January 22nd. SS. VINCENT AND ANASTASIUS, MM.

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Mass Intret from Common of several Martyrs, page F 26, except:

COLLECT.

ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications: that whereas we are tied and bound by the chain of our sins, the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs Vincent and Anastasius may speedily help and deliver us. Through.

SECRET.

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

POSTCOMMUNION.

WE beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who have received this heavenly food, may at the intercession of thy blessed Martyrs Vincent and Anastasius, be thereby defended against all adversities. Through.

[No separate Proper entry is printed for 23 January; the sequence runs 22 January to 24 January.]

January 24th. ST. TIMOTHY, BISHOP & MARTYR

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Mass Statuit from the Common, p. F 3, except:

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Paul the Apostle to Timothy. 1 Tim. 6. 11.

DEARLY beloved: Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

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Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession: that thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which in his times he shall shew; who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords: who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto: whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

January 25th. CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL, APOSTLE

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INTROIT. Scio cui. 2 Timothy 1.

I KNOW whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day, a just Judge. Ps. 139. O Lord, thou hast searched me out, and known me: thou knowest my down-sitting and mine uprising. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

O GOD, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may shew forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught. Through.

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For St. Peter. COLLECT.

O GOD, who didst bestow upon thy blessed Apostle Saint Peter the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and didst appoint unto him the priesthood for the binding and loosing of sin: grant, we beseech thee; that by the help of his intercession we may be delivered from the bonds of all our iniquities. Who livest and reignest.

The Lesson for the EPISTLE from the Acts of the Apostles. Acts 9. 1.

IN those days: Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, and desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues: that, if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. And, as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven. And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said: Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And he, trembling and astonished, said: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him: Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. And Saul arose from the earth, and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man. But they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias:

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and to him said the Lord in a vision: Ananias. And he said: Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him: Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight: and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth, and hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. Then Ananias answered: Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: and here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy Name. But the Lord said unto him: Go thy way; for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my Name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my Name's sake. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and, putting his hands on him, said: Brother Saul, the Lord, (even Jesus that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest,) hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith: and arose, and was baptized. And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard him were amazed, and said: Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this Name in Jerusalem: and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.

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GRADUAL. Gal. 2. He that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship, was also mighty in me toward the Gentiles: and they perceived the grace that was given unto me. ℣. 1 Cor. 15. The grace of God which was bestowed upon me was not in vain: but his grace ever abideth in me.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Great and holy is Paul, the Vessel chosen of God, meet indeed to be glorified, and to inherit the twelfth throne. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said:

TRACT. Thou art the chosen Vessel, O holy Paul the Apostle: meet indeed to be glorified. ℣. Preacher of truth, and teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. ℣. By thee all nations have known the grace of God. ℣. Pray for us to God who chose thee.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 19. 27.

AT that time: Peter answered and said unto Jesus: Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee: what shall we have therefore? And Jesus said unto them: Verily I say unto you, that ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my Name's sake, shall receive an hundred-fold, and shall inherit everlasting life. But many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first. Creed.

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

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SECRET.

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

For St. Peter. SECRET.

WE pray thee, O Lord, that the intercession of thy blessed Apostle Saint Peter may so commend our prayers and oblations unto thee: that those things which we offer for his honour and glory may be profitable to us for the remission of our sins. Through.

PREFACE of the Apostles.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 19. Verily, I say unto you, that ye which have forsaken all and followed me shall receive an hundred-fold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

POSTCOMMUNION.

O LORD, who hast vouchsafed to sanctify us with these saving mysteries: grant, we beseech thee, that, as thou hast given unto us to be governed by the advocacy of thy holy Apostle Saint Paul, so we may never fail to receive the assistance of his mediation. Through.

For St. Peter. POSTCOMMUNION.

WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the sacrifice which we have offered unto thee may so bring forth gladness in our hearts: that as we do

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shew forth the wonders which thou hast wrought through thy holy Apostle Saint Peter, so by his prayers we may obtain the abundance of thy lovingkindness. Through.

January 26th. ST. POLYCARP, BISHOP & MARTYR

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Mass Sacerdotes Dei from the Common, page F 6, except:

The Lesson from the first EPISTLE of blessed John the Apostle. 1 John 3. 10.

DEARLY beloved: Whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother: for this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? because his own works were evil: and his brother's righteous. Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death unto life because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death: whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer. And ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

GOSPEL. There is nothing covered, page F 13.

POSTCOMMUNION.

GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that like as we whom thou hast made par-

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takers of thy heavenly food do offer unto thee our outward worship: so by the intercession of blessed Polycarp thy Martyr and Bishop, we may inwardly be profited thereby to our salvation. Through.

January 27th. ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, B.C.D.

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

COLLECT.

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

GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord. ℣. There was none like unto him to keep the law of the most High.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. St. James 1. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

After Septuagesima, instead of Alleluia and the verse following is said the Tract, as in the Common. The Creed is said.

[No separate Proper entry is printed for 28 January; the sequence runs 27 January to 29 January.]

January 29th. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, B.C.D.

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

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COLLECT.

O GOD, who for the salvation of souls didst cause thy blessed Confessor Saint Francis to become all things to all men: pour into our hearts, we pray thee, the sweetness of thy charity; that by the direction of his counsels and the succour of his merits we may attain to the joys of life everlasting. Through.

The Creed is said.

January 30th. CHARLES I OF ENGLAND, K. & M.

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INTROIT. Domine in virtute tua. Ps. 21.

THE King shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord, exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation: thou hast given him his heart's desire. Ps. ibid. For thou shalt prevent him with the blessings of goodness, and shalt set a crown of pure gold upon his head. ℣. Glory be.

COLLECT.

BLESSED Lord, in whose sight the death of thy saints is precious: we magnify thy Name for thine abundant grace bestowed upon our martyred Sovereign; by which he was enabled so cheerfully to follow the steps of his blessed Master and Saviour, in a constant meek suffering of all barbarous indignities, and at last resisting unto blood; and even then, according to the same pattern, praying for his murderers. Let his memory, O Lord, be ever blessed among us; that we may follow the example of his courage and constancy, his meekness and patience, and great charity. And grant, that this

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our land may be freed from the vengeance of his righteous blood, and thy mercy glorified in the forgiveness of our sins: and all for Jesus Christ his sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Who liveth.

The Lesson from the former EPISTLE of blessed Peter the Apostle. 1 St. Peter 2. 13.

DEARLY beloved: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him, for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: as free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honour all men: Love the brotherhood: Fear God: Honour the king. Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults ye shall take it patiently? but if when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently; this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps; who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth.

GRADUAL. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. ℣. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall be blessed.

Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Ps. 21. Thou shalt set, O Lord, a crown of pure gold upon his head. Alleluia.

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After Septuagesima (omitting Alleluia, and the verse following) is said:

TRACT. Ibid. 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. ℣. Thou shalt set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

✠ The Continuation of the HOLY GOSPEL according to Matthew. St. Matt. 21. 33.

AT that time: Jesus spake this parable unto the multitude of the Jews, and the chief priests: There was a certain householder which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a wine-press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other servants, more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying: They will reverence my son. But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves: This is the heir, come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. When the Lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? They say unto him: He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. Creed.

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OFFERTORY. St. Matt. 7. 12. Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

SECRET.

O LORD, our heavenly Father, who didst not punish us as our sins have deserved, but hast in the midst of judgment remembered mercy: we acknowledge it thine especial favour, that, though for our many and great provocations thou didst suffer thine Anointed blessed King Charles the First [as on this day] to fall into the hands of violent and blood-thirsty men, and barbarously to be murdered by them: yet thou didst not leave us for ever, as sheep without a shepherd, but by thy gracious providence didst miraculously preserve the undoubted heir of his crowns, our then gracious Sovereign King Charles the Second, from his bloody enemies, hiding him under the shadow of thy wings, until their tyranny was overpast; and didst bring him back in thy good appointed time to sit upon the throne of his father, and together with the Royal Family didst restore to us our ancient Government in Church and State. For these thy great and unspeakable mercies we render to thee our most humble and unfeigned thanks; beseeching thee, still to continue thy gracious protection over the whole Royal Family, and to grant to our gracious Sovereign King N. a long and a happy reign over us: so that we that are thy people will give thee thanks for ever, and will alway be shewing forth thy praise from generation to generation. Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour; our only Mediator and Advocate.

COMMUNION. St. Matt. 16. If any man will

Source: The Anglican Missal (London: Society of SS. Peter and Paul, 1921), Proper of the Saints, scan PDF pp. 865–916 (printed E 1–E 52). Scan: Internet Archive digitization of the Trinity College, Toronto copy.

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