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GOLDEN MANUAL:
THE
BBINO A
GrUfDE TO CATHOLIC DEVOTION
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE,
VOMPILBD FROM APPROVED SOURCSS.
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Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851,
By D. & J. Saduer & Co.,
In the Clerk's OflTice of the District Court of the United Stiitea
for the Southern District of New Yorlt.
"The Golden Manual" iiavikg been duly fx,
AMINKD. ^VE IIEKEBY APPKOVE OF ITS PULLK ATIO^!
►^ JOHN,
AllClOJISHOP OK NEW YOJtK.
m2"J'7""^^ '' •"^^^•^'"^'^^•-^-^O^OF "THEGOLnEN
M A.N UAL. AND KECOMMEND TT TO THE USE OF THE
Faithful.
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+ NICPIOLAS,
CAKDINAL AIU Iir.iSIIOP op WESTMINSTElt.
QlbtJcrtisfmcnt.
T„« Manual contains, in acMitlon to forms in <>cneral use.
V no„H dovot ons deleted from approved continci" wo k!*
The 1 rayers L.tunies, Ac, have been collected from the L.tin
^mmrison Of- H "' '''' ^'"'"' ^"^^'^ ^^^" constructed by a
U)mparjaon ot tlio author zed Douav tevf- Ct^ wi.i^v • u
«.„oe it adl,ero»,) with the ....^Z^lJZ:^':^,^ iH^
nme to ,me have bcc„ ™„c.ti„„ed for the purpo" 'oTde v , „,?
r le md Igoneed prayen. have bean liteJ„Ily%ra„.I rclfmn
^;.eb„„„addi,.:i^r„;^:trn\^-;ri^^^^^^^^^^
w» ",'•"'. °™ W°Priate and well exe," ,ed "'
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PiiAVKR i8 a raising up (»f tho lionrt to 0;m! m which
ex.|rns« we lay our u.cJsiii,, bof<.ru hi.n. t<, I,'!' "J ce
i..Mf V V *''^/'"^^ !»f P'-'^y^r '8 indispouMuble, foil, wh
Huloutlv tro,„ tho consideiatio,, of hi.s «oiorei.r„ r<, vor on
work,, KinHf r; ''•wT.''lh™l'„Tf"'^'r "'^
oiajjiiify thy nime ? """»»»" not few thee, and
PRAYER.
For our part, W(j are weak in everv ro^nori \. +
prmont be/,«, »„ „nmen™rabl. otSy Xcedcd i which
ami t<,fBl ilepct„l»nce. How our bo<iv was i ,rm .,1 il =
riu'rutrTr;""; *""''' '' ""!*»<! to il:;-™?
jho„,,fe^:,;!,;t\^'til;rb„fLTC^^^^^^^
PRATER. 9
proportionably; but if we wing imagination beyond the
planetary system, through the boundless expa^L of ihl
But how weak soever we be in the order of nature we
are beyond all comparison, weaker in the order of ^ic7
that IS with regard to the great end of our b^ nS!the
eternal enjoyment of God in the next life, as the reward of
niculcates.- H^e have nothing that we did not JMuiU-^
are not sufficient to think any thing of <mr^dteiZ^of'<^
selves, but our sufficiency i^fr<y>nGoi-2^1^E^^^
best g,ft and every perfect gift, is from a6^;JW^SC
from the Father of lights.±J ames, I l£ WSkW ^
^oorketh m us both to will ar^ to a^^Mm-P
Without me says Christ, you can do ^oiL.^JL. Jkr
Netherhethatplanteth is any thine,, n^l^^^er^h
but he that giveth the increase.-l Cor. ^^^^f^m^Ti
S .h' '^ ^^^^P^'fSe^ of the same irA^ti;f^w1^
that the only rational ground of our confidehc^is- i/t^I^
powerful help of God! which, therefore w^^^^^K,^^^^
for It, though m no respect due to us. but a free invaSlf
opmednnto'Z f '^^^ fi^ ^ knock, and it shall be
to bl wnf .hf! 1 ^ "°' ^^'^ ^""' ♦ ^« »»•« cautioned by \7Z
to DO watchful, pravino- at all tim«a tk^ : • i -^ .
which l^'lXli t tTe* wrr7SL"'t"*p'r "« '
r.i.w " "i^tJie dayof our trouble upon God. who will
ronioVeiGod\r;nf '' '^^'L"*^' ^"^'^^ desii^e's Kk
on lo uzess God ai all times, and beg of God to direct him.
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PRAT£B.
But this dul-y la not only recommended by their advice.
tissMll aT.k.ngy urged by their practice^ Christ wa8
most assiduous ,n .t. though we are fully convinced he needed
vals^':?"'hi'" 'r?"T^'- ''' ^*i"^"^'>- '-^^i'*-^ - th inter
va s of his labor, to pass whole hours, sometimes whole,
nights in prayer; convincing us, by iiis own example, how
neeessai^ p.ayer is ; and exciting our fervor to the frequent
use ot It. His most illustrious servants, both before and
br;airP.'^'-'"?Ji'", -course to him on all oclsions
but particularly in difhculties and trials. We see that the
apostles gave themselves up continually to prayer that
Iw th'^ werepreparing for the deWnt ^of {he 'l oly
Ghost, they remained with one accord in it When thev
were about to elect St. Mathias, or to choose the seven
deacons or to send St. Paul aiid Barnabas to preach oTto
undertake any thing of consequence, they earnestly besought
be Aunghty to enlighten them, and to interpose in the r
behalt: so sensible were they of their own weakness Ind
or the consequent necessity of this important exercise, ^ow
"Tt^o."yr.r'\'^'"l^ '•"' "^ ^"'«^^^^« ^>« i" ^«'^ need
ot It or that the obstacles to our salvation are fewer or our
spiritual enemies less formidable than theirs. Let m then
hesitate no longer ; our all is at stake ; without pra>^r it "^
impossible to be saved ; nor-if we pray as we sh^oidd di s
t possible to be lost-Gods own promise is our seem i'tv
Let not only morning and evening have their stated devo^
tionsbu let our thoughts, words, and actions be constantly
directed to God; m general, by their moral rectitude as a
particular, by devout aspirations, and a constant att^itioa
to his presence. To derive all the advantage from prayer
which God has annexed to it, it should be performed^lhe
state ot grace Tins condition is strongly laid down both
in the Od and Kew Testament; for the%rayer onhose
who wiltully persist in mortal sin, is odious to him-he turna
away trom it—it is an abomination in his sight. If our con-
science upbraid us with the guilt of mortal sin, prayer how-
over. 18 still necessary for us : it is indeed our oJily i-esource
But in praying tor the grace of our conversion, and imnlorl
ing the mercy of God, we must forsake our eWl wa>^ and
acvompany our petition with the most serious etfoi'ts at
amendments Let us prav with ftt,f«niinn wM
witOx perseverance: lor God likes-to-be'4mp;nuu;irS
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PRAYER.
wUl certainly grant to the assiduous petitioner
as certainly refuse to those who ask reniissl^'ftfei
our prayers, seek first the kingdom of God and
we may also solicit him for temjx^ral favors ]
KiTvatir ^"^ ^""^ soliciting be conj
Finally, let our prayer be humble, that is, \]^«es»U.'H
presump.on upon our csvn merits, and groundeJW^lS^iia
with unshaken confidence, upon the merit/ of Chri.T^^'l®
shall we m alhbly obtain all that is truly desimb J 1^^
pray w.th the greater advantage, it is of the utm'm imnor
o "ti'chr'riaVrr"^'^ ''V'^'^y "p- -me g;:it s ;
nln . -f '^I'^'on.and upon the actual state of „ur
uu.nicss ot salvation, it is at least extremely diffirnk in
ettect that ffreat ol)iect It i^ th . e """"'^y V™^"" "^
most (lan-erous k d fo i ^\''^^'>'^^ f J^^lusion of the
nravpr ZtJr^ I ' Persuade ourselves tlmt mental
come ni competiti,)n with it • yet witlL^t aL * "'^'^
serious consideration such nrnVtiai '"^"^'""^ I'^q^ent and
esteem is not to brexuected A ^^'P^''^^''}^^^ ''" our
severance in the nursuff r>f ll ''^^'. '"?^ *""'^""'« P^'-
the apathy of the If I/h ^ "'• ^"'"•,^" looked fo!- in
gospefam;^ng those w do not w TlT"^"^ ^''^''''' ''^ ^''«
tation s not such a 7-X 1 ^ 7T^^' '*? incentives. Medi-
The same sort of at en^ion Jr f 1^ ^^' «P* *« '"«''^'"'^te.
commerce, the mecha c to H '^' ''f '^r S^^es to his
^hoiar tj his il^p^Lj;;, ^i^;;^\l^.-:. - ^'!
mc-uituuon ; and the m«»«t cirv.»,]„ ^ '"■i • «di jur
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IS
FRAYEB.
trutk ; but the law of God, of which the ten commandments
are the practical abridgment, will be found the most useful.
Let us, then, every day reflect upon this holy law ; let us
apply it to our conduct, and always with a renewed inteii
tion of becoming better ; humbly deploring our past trans-
gressions, and exciting ourselves to greater fidelity for the
time to come. The incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ,
his passion, the four last things, the enormity of mortal sin,
are abundant sources of reflection : numberless pious books
detail all these truths, and many other most affecting points
of religion; which, while they facilitate the practice of
mental prayer, must render the omission of it the more
inexcusable. May God, of his infinite mercy, pour down his
Spirit upon us ; may he teach us how to pray ; for so shall
we serve him faithfully, persevere to the end, and be united
to himself forever
IWI I I I 'i"
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®l)e noman ^aietibar, '
keM nSIfcflf '' * '^^^J^ containing the Feasts which are
kept during the year. Tliey are of two aorta: some are
aMxed to certain days, and are called mrnc>.ai/'; other!
have no fixed days, and are called movable. The vC'a
^o{:tf/crL^oT T'f^ distinguished in the cSar.
tho?p J^ V 1 ^^^'g^tion, are printed in large capitals •
^Zft^Zf'^'TtT'r- I" ^'^^^^^-n-^; the oWra^in or'
whY^l*'^*^^''^? u'-^"''*^* ^^P^^^ «?«« the feast of Easter
which 18 regulated by the full moon of the vernal eqidnol'
trSclr^K-^^^l^''^ ^^^«*« '« »^^'e affixed^ S
fe stof Slf «^''^^K^^ 325. decreed that the
mi th/ f. n ^""^ u. ^^ celebrated on the Sunday follow
Ml h i!l" ™oon which falls either on the 2l8t li C^h
(which was looked upon, at that time, as the day of thJ
a sSrHV^ i" " moon fall on the 2l8t of March, and this be
fall on the^oo^h 1w' ^^^ ^"!,^ Easter-Sunda>. But if h
chal moon . ^h^ ! ?;f° ^^ "«* ^« considered the pas
th^ugh^rZlet^h^r"' *'''''*?'*« ">« Sunday,
"°lh^« irt"^ part of the yjar ^""' *''' »"'^'- ^'-
In th', „'fw/"'"*^ '^ contained in a cycle of 19 years
Hence the different nnn^bers J thrE^a^trSrS'to
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THE ROMAN METHOD.
desi(fnate the new moon, an.l to determine the feast of
Easter, always correspond with the same gohJen numbers
in every cycle.
The hidiction is a revolution of fifteen vears, from 1 to
16, which beii»g completed, the cy^^le again returns, to 1,
and each year of this cycle dates its commencement from
January, in the Pontifical Hulls ; and since the Indiction is
of frequent use in diplomatic transactions and public rec-
ords, a table of the years of tlie Indiction, corresponding to
each current year, has been inserted in the Table of Mova-
ble Feasts.
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE ROM \N CALENDAR.
A.— Apostle.
A A. — ApuHtlea.
Ab.— Abbot.
B.— Bishop.
C. — Coil lessor.
Cuinp. — Companions.
Com,— Coaxmeinorution.
D.— Duct<»r.
Den. — Deacon.
Du.— A Double.
II. — Hermit.
K.— Kim?.
M. — MHftyr.
MM.— Marty ns.
Oct,— Octave.
i?— Fop«.
Pr.— Priest.
Q.— Queen.
S.— Saint.
SS.— Saints.
SDu.— A Semt-
double,
v.— Virgin.
W.-Widovf.
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TABLE OP THE MOVABLE FEASTS.
Yp.ir Dnini. GoIJen _,
of our n. Ill ..1.1... I Tn«
Lord. L.iiHT,
1851 j e
1852 ! d c
1853 I b
1854 A
1555 ! g
1556 fe
1857 d
1858 c
1S59 b
1860
ISGl
1862
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Km tar
Suuiiuy.
Feb. 16 I Mar. 6 | April 20
1863 I (1
1S64 cb
1865 A
1S66 I g
1867 I f
1868 ed
1869 I c
1870 ! b
, 1871 .. A
1872 gf
1873 e
1874 i d
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5
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Feb. 8
Jan. 23
Feb. 12
Feb. 4
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Feb. 8
Jan. 1
Feb. 20
Feb 5
Jan. 27
FeK 16
Feb. 25 April 11
Feb. 9 Mar. 27
Mar. l[ April U)
April 8
Mar 2:^
April 12
April 4
Feb. 1
Jan. 24
Feb. 12
Feb. 21
Feb. 6
Feb. 25
Feb 17
Mar. 9
Feb. 22
Feb. 13
Mar. 5
Feb. 18
Feb. 10
Mar. 1
Jan. 28 Feb. 14
1875 i c
1876 bA
1877
1878
April 21
April 8
Mar. 31
April 20
April 5
Mar. 27
April 10
April 1
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15
16
17
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XV
xxvj
1879 e 18 vif
.J880ldc | 19 I xyij
Jan. 24
Feb. 13
Jan. 28
Feb. 17
Feb. 9
Jan. 25
Mar. a! April 21
Feb. 26 I April 12
Feb. 10 Mar. 28
Mar. 2 I April 17
Feb. 22 I April 9
^"^^ "' Mar. 31
April 13
April 5 1
Feb. 14
Feb. 26
Feb. 18
Feb. 10
Mar. 1
Feb. 14
Mar. 6
Feb. 26
PoK 11
Mar. 28
April 16
April 1
April 21
April 13
"HIM . so [
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TLBLti OF THE
MOVABLE FEASTS.
Year
of our
Lord.
A«c«iigion-
Day.
WhiU
Sunday.
CorptiB
Chrr.ti.
Indic-
tion.
Sun-
day*
after
Pent.
Fir.t
Sunday
«f Advent.
1851
May 29
June S
June 19
9
24
Nov. 80
1852
May 20
May 30
June 10
10
25
Nov. 28
1863
May 6
May 16
May 26
11
27
Nov. 27
1854 May 25
June 4
June 16
12
26
Dec. 8
185ft
May 17
May 27
June 7
13
26
Dec. 2
1856
May 1
May 11
May 22
14
28
Nov. 80
1867
May 21
May 31
June 11
15
25
Nov. 29
1858 May 13
May 23
June 3
1
26
Nov. 28
1859
June 2
June 12
June 23
2
23
Nov. 27
1860
May 17
May 27
June 7
3
26
Dec. 2
1861
May 9
May 19
May 30
4
27
Dec. 1
1862
May 29
June 8
June 19
5
24
Nov. 30
1863
May 14
May 24
June 4
6
26
Nov. 29
1864
May 5
May 15
May 26
7
27
Nov. 27
1865
May 25
June 4
June 15
8
26
Dec. 8
1866
May 10
May 20
May 31
9
27
Dec, 2
1867
May 30
June 9
June 20
10
24
Dec. 1
1 868
May 21
May 31
June 11
11
25
Nov. 29
1869
May 6
May 16
May 27
12
27
Nov. 28
1870
May 26
June 5
May 16
13
26
Nov. 27
1871 iMay 18
May 28
June 8
14
26
Dec. 3
1872 'May 9
May 19
May 30
16
27
Dec. 1
1873 iMay 22
June 1
June 12
1
25
Nov. 80
1874 ! May 14
May 24
June 4
2
26
Nov. 29
1875
May 6
May 16
May 27
3
27
Nov. 28
1876 May 26
June 4
June 15
4
25
Dec. 8
1877 May 10
May 20
May 81
5
27
Dec 2
1878 May 30
June 9
June 20
6
24
Dec. 1
1879 May 22
June 1
June 12
7
26
Nov. 80
1880 May 6 May 16 j May 27
8
27
Nov. 28 j
THE ROMAN CALENDAR.
17
JANUARY,_HAa XXXI Days.
So cnllod, because it was dedicated to the God, Janns.
Zodiacal Sign-Aquarius, The Waterbearer.
t CIKCUAlCfSIOlV OP OUR lORn /.
^ John, A. „n„V ;mK,?e«if •/>« ^""' ^ *^'"'"- ^ct. 8.
^ InJ:Sr"' ''-^^^ '^.Johnii.^. and Comm. ss
t epiph.Inv oV nun KS JS'"''*"^' «^«-
««. ./«/*«« 4- tiaiiuSu' --or th« o' • "♦, ^P'.P'»='»y, «i>w.
J /^'iV//.^, C.-0f the Oci. o EnfnMnv v',?"""^' *^^"-
H. Hymnus, P. M.~Of the 6 t » i ^^' ^''^If'
S. Ma;;eltus, PrV'^iiJi''''""^- "'S- Taurus, Ab.
S. Anthony, A b.,y;tt.
"Kd^il'^Ma ^""■'••' -""-Con.",, of S. w«.,. V,
S Xf,n iVl^ «el,u6tiun, MM., i,>2:„
H. Atfncs, V. M., /;„ •' *'-^'**
SS Vincnt and Anastashis, MM., SDu
S. liayinoiid o/ PenijaCort C <f/i, r"'
niiitiana^ V. M ' ' '^^"•-C'omm. of S. Eme-
S. Timothy, B. M., SI)n.
Conversion oCS. Paul A n,. r,
S. Pulycarp, B. A^'S^t' ^"-Comm. of S. Peter, A.
S. John Chry.sostom, B. C., Du.
8. Peter NoIh»co, 0., y^w.
I—.
d4«t. ^'"^ '''^'' "^^'^^•'^ ^'^^ a t are days of Plenary In-
]J
}T"
18 THE ROMAN CALENDAR.
FEBRUARY,— IlAfl XXVIII or XXIX Days.
So called from the word Fobruatio, Puriflcation, because the
Romans oflfcred Saciiflces of Puriflcation during this montli.
Zodiacal Sign— Pisces, The Fishes.
1
d
a. Ignatius, B. M., SDu.
2
e
t Pi'RiricATioN or THK B. V. Mary, Du.
3
f
t 8. Blase, B. M.
4
«
t 8. Andrew Corslnl, B. C- Vu.
5
A
t S. Agatha, V. M. Du.
6
b
t a. Dorothy, V. M.
7
c
t 8. Romuad, Ab., Du.
8
d
t S. John of Mariho, C, Du,
e
t 8. Apollonia, V. M.
10
f
8. 8chola8tlcAi V. M., Du.
11
X
SS. Saturninut and his companiont, MM,
12
S. Meletius, B. of Jintioch, C.
13
b
S. Catharine de Rica, V.
14
c
8. Valentine, Pr. M.
15
d
88. Faustlnus and Jovlta, MM.
l(i
e
S. Onesimus, B. of Ephesus, M.
17
f
S. Theodulus^ M.
Iti
g
8. Simeon, B. of Jerusalem, M.
10
A
S. Mansuetua, B. of Milan, C,
9U
b
S. Eucherius, B. C,
21
c
S, Scverian, B. M.
22
d
Chair of St. Peter at Antioch, Du.— Coram, of 8. Paul, A.
2:i
e
S. Polycarp, Pr. J!/.— Vigil of S. Matthias.
8. Matthias, A., Du.~(in Leap years, oh theSSth.)
S. Felix, P. C.
24
f
25
g
26
A
S. Mexander, B . of Mexandria, C.
27
b
S. Ltander, B. of Seville, C.
28
c
S. Romanus, M.
29
d
8. Oswald, B. of Worcester, C.
111 J^eap Years this month has 29 days, and the Feast of St. Mat-
thins H celtibrated un the 25th. And the Duniinicui Letter which
was taken In the munth uf January is changed to the preceding uue.
Thus, if in January., the Doininiciil Letter whs A it is changed to
the preceding letter, which is O, and the letter F serves twice; for
the 24th and 25th.
The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday which follow the first Stm-
day iu Lent are Embkr Days.
THE ROMAK CAT.ENDAR.
19
MARCH,-Ha« XXXI Dayb.
So called, hacause it was dedicated to the God, Mara.
Zodiacal Sign— Aries, The Ram.
5. ^Ibinua, B.C.—S. David, B. C. ' " '
<S. Simplicius, P. C.
S. Cunegundia^ V.
S. Casimir, C., SDu.-Qomm. of S. Luciiia, F M
SS.rtclar and Comp^ MM. ^ *^-
'•an!lTeK;,^^^^S.^ ^- ^-^ ^"---^"^--^ SS. Perpetu.
S. John ot Gud, C, Du.
S. FruncBa, a Ruraan widow, Du.
Thejbriy Martyrs of Sebaste, SDu.
A. Eutogius, Pr. M.
8. Gregory the Greut, P. C. D^ Du.
A. Euphrasia^ f, ^
S. Matilda^ fV.
S, Longinua, M.
S. Abraham, ff.
S. Patrick BC^AposUe of freland, SDu.
S. Edward, K. of England, M.
I t'S ,?i'S"" " ™" »• "• ""•• ^«-
S. Benedict, Ab.
«. Basil, Pr. M.
i' JT'*'"** «• of Lima, C.
?■ /;,1^^?^'' -^rehangeL Du. i
t «. John, //.—«. floftert, fi. C.
T *. Ountram, K. C.
t «. Cyrillua, Dea. M. ^
T "S. i/«A« Ciiniacus, M.
t ^. Balbina, V.
B.'v. mS^ Pas«ioa-week, the Feast of the Companion of the
The Vernal Equinox falls on the 2l8tof this month.
March was the first month of the ancient Roman year.
_J
20
int ummah cal '''vbar.
APMILr-IfAa XXX DaVs.
So called from the v»<^(l Apen/fi, to o;p«« — the oitrtb op«cia
to |iioi^uce.
Zodiacal Sign— Tuurua, The BuU.
1
K
2
A
3
b
4
c
T)
il
6
e
7
f
8
K
y
A
10
b
11
c
lii
d
13
14
15
»
l<»
A
17
b
18
c
19
d
20
e
21
1"
22
K
23
A
24
b
25
c
2t5
d
27
e
28
1"
29
«
30
A
t A', f/iiffh, n. of Orenob/e, C.
H. Francis ol Puiil.i, C, JJu,
S. Kickard^ li. V,
a. laidore, B. «»r Seville, C, Du.
H. Viuctiil Ferrer, C. iJu,
A'. Veientian /., /'. C, JJu.
S. Hegcsiitpits, C.
A'. /Jioni/.siu.i, li, of Corinth.
!S, Mary of Cleophan, sister of B, V, Mary,
S. jMacariuf, B. of .^ntioch, C,
a. Leo the (irout, F. C. D., Du.
S. Victor, M.
S. Jl^rmeiifiild, K. M., SJ)u.
SS^. burtiiis, Viilerian, ui»d Maximius, MM.
<S& iidiliniia and ,Ana»ta8ia^ MM,
a. J.nmbcrt., M.
S, ^ iiicelua, 1'. M.
S. Perfect us, Pr. M.
S. 'rimou, Dea. M,
S. ^ffnes, y.
y. Anselin, H. oC CanterbuiT, C. D., Du,
SS. tioier and Cains, Fl\ IVIM., S/^m.
y. (-Jeor^e, Falron of Fiigiaiid, M^ SDu,
S. Fidelia of 8iginariii.i(a, M., Du,
fcj. Mark, TiiK EvANUKLisr, Du.
Sd. CletU8 and Marcelliims, PP. MM., SDu,
S. John, Ao. C,
S. Vitiilis, M.
S. Peter, M.
S. Catharine of Sienna.
On the third Sunday after Easl- r, Patrunaqe or St. Johehh, Dn.
(ritb coniui. of thui Sunday.
H, Dm.
THE R0MA5 CALBMl IE.
MAY,~Ha« X^XI Dats.
So caU«.l, because it was dedicated to the Go<ldt«. Maia.
Zodiacal Sign— Gemini, The Twins.
SI
b
SS Philp am, .UMiis A A., Du.
S. Athanasiiw B. (,r Alexandria, C. D.
s. Pirn, v^ p. 0, Du.
|. *ai«m«««., B. „/ r,>«„, c.
Mm:™'2.^""""^»°'' DomWlKV,.™, p^craUuis
£. ^oAn, the Silent, H.
8. Bonirace, M.
SS, Torquatun end Como MM q rt „
8. Paschal Baylon, C, Du.
S. Venantius, M., «/>„.
5. Desideriua, B. M
I &pVn' ;i'6''-^f^"-vf e. Urban, P. M.
S. Mar/ M\Siet of '^'"f " ^'^,f " E'eutheriua, P. M.
P. M. "«'*"""^ or , am, \ -c^mm. of 8. John.
|. Oermanus, B. oj Pari*, c.
I' "^V "'X''> ^' "f Triers, t.
^. Felix, P. M._s. Einijy.'
S. Petronl lla, V. ^
8.c;//^te,roV^,t^..^«^-<>f^'P^ ^^•^- ^^^ -^^ of the
PeS:S«^'S:'?J^.^fe'«>^ ^-'-''^y Which faU i. the w«„r of
22
THE KOMAN CAi,EftI>AK.
JUNE,— Has XXX Days.
So called, becimse it was dedicatoJ to the Goddesa Juno.
Zodiacal Sign — Cancer, The Crab.
r
e
2
r
3
i{
4
A
r>
b
li
c
7
(1
8
y
f
10
K
11
A
la
b
i:»
c
14
d
i'>
u
i(>
r
17
a
18
A
19
b
20
c
21
4
22
e
2;{
r
24
K
25
A
2<»
b
27
c
2H
a
29
9
:«)
f
.^. Pnmphi/ait, Pr. M.
Hrf, MiircHlJiijis, I'tjteraiul Enminiis, MM.
H. (:ioU/(/ib, ({. of France. — S. Kevin, B. C, Patron ef
Dublin.
H, Francis Oaracciola, C, Du.
S. Hiinifacr. H., Ji. of Gvrmnny.
H. Norbert, H. (J,, Du.S. Jerldih, B. C, Patron of Tuam.
S. HohrrU M.
S. Mtdarilux, li, C.
HH, PrirniiH iiB(l Folician, MM. — S. Columkillc, M.
H. Margaret, li. of Scotland.
S. Haniabiis. ,\., Du.
8. John a ."^ariclo Kaciindo, 0., Du. — Comin. of SS. Busil-
l«l«!«i, C;>rinii?, Niibor, and Nazarius, MM.
H. Anthony ot Padua, C, Du.
8, Batiil the (iicat, U, D. C, Du.
HH, Vitus. iModcHtiis, and Cresceutia, MM.
S. ,/ii/in Francis liigis, C.
.S. Jinitun, Pr. C.
HS. Marcn.s and Marcollianns, MM.
H. .liiliana of KalcoiRTy, V., SDu.—Comm. of SS. Gervase
and Prolase, MM.
8. HiJvcriiw, I'. M.
H. /tliiyrtiiH (ionzayra. C, Du.
H, Pan)iiMi», H. of Nola, C.
H, Aurippina, V, M. — Vit,nl.
Nativity ok S, ,1oiin thk Baptist, Da.
H, William, Ah., /Ju. — Conun. of Oct. of S. John.
HH. John an<l Paul, MM., y;«.-Coinra. of Oct.
8. Cn'fjcfnt, H, M.— Comin. of Oct.
H. Ia;o II,, P, C S/)u.~Comm. of Oct. and Vigil.
f HH, Pktek and Paul, A. A.,
t <;onim. of S. Paul, A., Du.-
(Jc, of .H.John.
Du.
■Comm. of S. Peter and of
I'he SuMMiCR HoLsiicE takes place on the ttoanty-Jirat of this
iiMjiith.
3
3
C
THE ROMAN CALENDAR.
23
Juno.
JULY,— Has XXXI Days. •
8c» called, in honor of tlie birth of Julius Casur.
Zodiacal Sign—Leo, The Lion.
tron ef
Tuam.
Basil-
iervase
and of
>f this
2<J
C
g
^ Api'-'"'" ''""^''''^ ^>«.-Comm. of Oct. of tl.e"
t Visit vnoN or B. V. M., /^M.-Ooinin of Oct ,.f a a
t A. ku.funus and vomp., J!M.
T *. f annul, H. uf Jintioch. ^
t >S. JlLkanusiu^, Den, Jl
t Ociavo of SS. Ptnur un,l "I'aul, nu.
KlX^li)""'- '' -"'-'■ ''"'"""' '^ ^-^^'' ^- -^ (-
S. Wizalnali, Q. of Portui,Ml, VV., SDu.
^'tt'i'ii^r^'''' ^''•' ^«-^o'"'n-ofSS.Nabora«d
S. An.iclelus, P. M., «/>„.
^. Buouaventure, B. C. D., Du.
S''E^:iir "'^^•••"-'^' C-' «^— S. Swithin. B.
B. V Mahy of Mt. Carmel, />«.
S. AlHXlUH, C, AV>»/;,.
S. Vrnwiii o( Paula, C., />»«.
fe. Jenan ^.:.uiliu„u«, c, Z>«.-Co,nm. of S. Marg^u^t,
.**. Praxedes, V.
g. iMury Magdalen, Du.
». I'iimahuwi, M.
'tS"'"S!: lv!r '"' '''''"^' ''''' ^'*'-' «"j s- '"no-
Fau«li„u8, and Beatrice, Mvi. ' ^ ''''*' ^""P""'"''
sS. Abddii and Sciinuii, MM.
H. Jgnallus, C, Founder of Soc. Jesua, Du,
24
THE ROMAN CALENDAR.
AUGUST,— Has XXXI Dxrs.
So called, in honor of the birth of Augustus CaesAr.
Zodiacal Sign — Virgo, The Virgin.
1
c
2
d
3
e
4
f
A
a
6
A
7
b
8
c
9
(1
10
e
11
f
12
K
13
A
14
b
15
c
16
d
17
u
18
f
J 9
R
20
A
21
b
22
c
23
d
24
e
25
r
26
«
27
A
28
b
29
c
30
d
31
3
S. Peter's Chains, Du.—Comm. of SS. Macchabees, MM.
S. Stephen, P. M.
Finding of the Relics of P. Stephen, Ist M., SDu.
S. Dominicli, C, Du.
Dedication of S. Miu-y ad Nives, Du.
Tbanskiquration or our Lord, Du, — Comm. of S.
Xystiis, P., Folicisaimus and Agapetus, MM.
S. Cajetan, C, Du.—Cumm. of S. Donatus, B. M.
SS. Uyriacus, Largus, and Sniaragdus, MM., SDu.
Vigil. — Coram, of S. Romanua, MM.
S. Laurence, M., Du.
SS. TiburtiuB and Susanna, MM.
S. Clara, V., Du.
SS. Hypolitiis and Cassianus, MM.
Vigil and Fast.— Coram, of S. Eusebius, C.
t ASSUMPTION OF B. V. MARY, Du.
t S. Hyacinth, C, Du.
t Oct. of S. Laurence, Du.
t S. Helen., mother of Conatantine the Cfreat,
t S. Louis, B. of Tolosa, C.
t S Bernard, Ab. of Clairvaux, Du.
t S. Juiie Frances Fremioi de Chantal, W.
t Oct. of Assumpt. of B. V. M., i>M.-Comm. of S8. Tim-
othy, Hypolitus, and Syinphorianus, MM.
S. Philip Beniti, C, />«.— Comm. of Vigil.
S. Bartiiolomkw, a., Du.
S. Louis, K. of France, C, SDu,
S. Zephirinus, P. M.
S. Joseph Calasanctus, C.
S. Augustine, B. C. D., Du.—Comm. of S. Hermes, M.
Decollation of S. John Baptist, £>«.— Comm. of S. 9abina,M.
8. Rose of Lima, V., Du.—Comm. of SS. Felix and Adauo-
tu^ MM.
S. Raymundus Nonnatus, C, Du. _____^
On the Sunday within tlie Octave of the Afli«»mpUon,*the Feaat of
S. Joachim, father of the B V. Mary.
sar.
ee% MM.
D. of S.
u.
SS. Tlm-
les, M.
Stibina,M.
ud Adauo
3 Feait of
,1
THiJ ItOMAN CALENDAR.
25
SEPTEMBER,-!!^ XXX I).vvs.
80 c^ecl, hoc.u,o it was tl. se.entk month of the ancient
Ivoiimu year, vvliieh couunenced in March.
^odiacul Sign-Libra, Tlie Balance.
16
^. Laiinnce Justiniiin, B. C, «/>«
Aci;;:.':^,"'^ """^ ''• ^- *^-'-' ^«.-comm. of s.
t.>Nu;l,ol,,.sTol,.„ti„,,s c.^
J*;I^n,t.,aa„iJnyaciml,;AIAl.
t •^. .hincntius, li. Q.
t •*>. Jiiiuttas^ Jib.
' den;;' ,^A;:'"'^ "' «• ^^ ^i., y^«.-Comm. of S. Nico-
.'lnr,"',;^f:'i;iiV" "• ^^ '•'"■-CO"". Of s, ,,auw-
SfS CyprinnaiidJustina, MM. i
bh. Cosmas j.r„| Dnniian, MM., 5/j„ '
HcH,^ NlMro;''M!u;'"alIl^<?,?'r r"^''^' ^'"-'^^ ^^e Feast af n.e
S«VKN Dolors. '^ '""^ "'" *'""^'">- 'ollowiny the Feast of the
*^'^ !r^t^r&^;ts £:!.2s;:^7 ^'^'^^^ '^"- "- ^-^'^
The Autun^al E.uinux takes p.ace on'the 21st of this ^onth.
36
THE ROMAN CALENI AR.
OCTOBER,— Ha3 XXXI Days.
So called, because it was the eighth month of the ancient
liomun year.
Zodiacal Sign— Scorpio, The Scorpion.
1
A
2
b
3
c
4
(1
5
e
6
f
7
g
8
A
9
b
lU
c
11
d
12
e
13
f
14
R
15
A
1()
b
17
18
d
19
e
2(»
f
21
g
22
A
2:1
b
24
c
25
d
26
e
27
f
28
g
29
A
3U
b
31
c
t S. Remiglus, B. of Rheims.
t 'i'liK Holy Guakdian Anukls, Du.
■f S, CaiiUidus, J\I.
t S. I'Viiiicis of Assisium, C, Du.
t SS. Plticidus and Ouinp., MM.
t S. Bruno, C, Uu.
S. Mark, P. C— Coinm. of SS. Sergiiw, Bacchus, Marcel-
lus, and Apuleitis, MM.
P. Brid«nl, \V'., Du.
SS. Denis, Ruslicns, and Eleutherius, MM., SDu.
S. I'riuicia Horgiii, (J., mJJu.
S. Ocrmnnus, B. M.S. Canice^ M. (tn Osaory).
S. Wilfrid., B. C.
S. Edward, K. of England, C, SDu,
S. Culistus, P. M., SJJu.
S. Teresa, V., Du.
S. Lullus, B. of Mentz.
S. Hedwigea, VV., HDu.
S. LuKK TiiK Evangelist, Du.
S. Peler of Alcanlara, C, Du.
S. John Cantius, C, SDu.
S. Hilarlan, Ab.— Comm.of SS. Ursula and Comp., VV.,
MM.
S. Mark, B. of Jerusalem, M.
S. Ignatius, B. of Constautinople, M.
S. Raphael, the Archangel.
SS. Chrysanthusund Duria. MM.
S. Evaristus,?. M.
Vigil.— S. FSoreriiinus, M.
SS. Simon and Judb, AA., Du.
S. Theodorus, Jib.— Venerable Bede, Pr. C.
S. Sernpion, B. C.
SS. J^emesiua and Lucullus, JtfJI/.— Vigil and Faat
The first Simday of October, the Featt of the Holy Robary or
THE B. V. Mary.
L
i
obary or
THE ROMAN CALENDAR.
21
N0VEMBER,-IlA3 XXX Days.
So called, because it was the ninth month of the ancient
lioman year.
Zodiacal Sign— Sagittarius, The Archer.
10
11
i:{
14
15
IG
17
18
J 9
20
21
2;}
24
25
26
27
28
2U
30
l|d
f
S
A
b
c
d
A
b
c
(1
e
f
S
A
b
c
d
e
f
g
A
b
c
d
e
t FEAST OF ALL SAINTS, Du.
t COMMKMORATIUN OF ALL TllK FaITHFUL DePARTKU,
t -S. Jifalac/uj, B. of Armagh.
^ Kud'ASc "l^'Jir "• ^^ ^«-C«"'°- «f SS. Vitalis
t S, Eliz'Melk, mother of S, John Baptist.
T ». I^eimard^ Hermit.
t -*>. Engclbert., B. JI.
*"ShL"V»l'. "?"^ ^«-C„m„. of f„„ „„„„e„
S. Didacus, C, SDu.
S. Laurence^ B. of Dublin.
S. tJertrude, V., Du.
S. Edmund, B. C.
M. (.jregory Thaurnatiirgus, B. C, SDu.
silTTfflb'' V^ '"•«»'«« "fSS. Peter and Paul, Du
S. Cle.neiit, P. M., /;«.-Corain. of S. Felicitt*. V
S. Catharine, V. M., /)«.
S. Peter, B. of Alexandria, M.
■S. Sevcrtnus, Hermit.
S. Qregtry II l.^ p, C.
Vigil.-Oomm. of S. Saturainus, M.
g. Andrkw, A.
iwIm^SAfSNo^lr." "" '^"""■^ '■""■edlaw, after U>e
28
THE ROMAN CALENDAR.
!t|
i
DECEMBEK — Has XXXI Days.
So called, because it was the tenth -jionth of the ancient
Koman year.
Zodiacal Sign — Caprice rnus. The Gout.
1
f
3
I
4
b
5
c
6
d
7
e
8
f
10
A
11
b
li
c
n
cl
14
e
If)
f
1(5
17
A
iS
b
19
c
20
d
21
e
22
f
2:{
21
A
25
b
26
c
27
(1
28
e
2!>
f
30
31
S
A
■S. Kligiua^ B. C.
S. Bibiiuiii, V. M., SDu.
S. Francis Xiivior, CJ.
S, Peter Ciirysologus, B. C, Z>m.— Comin. of S. Barbtira,
V. M.
S. Sabbaa, A!)., Comm.
S. Nicliolas, B. of Myrn, C, Du.
S. Ainbroms H. C. 1)., Du.
t CoNCKPTioN or TiiK b. V. Mary, Du.*
t iS. J^cdcndia, F. j\f.
t S. Melchiadea, P. M. •
t S. Datnasus, P. C, SDu.
t S. Si/iic.siiis^ J\I.
t S. lAicy, V. M., Du.
f S'. Sjn'ridio/i, U. C.
i Oct. of Conception of B. V. Mary, Du.
S. EusebiiiM, B. M., SDu.
S. Olympiada^ IV,
S. Oratian, li. of Tours.— Expectation of B. V. Mary.
S. Timothy., Dea. M.
S. Dojiiinick, Jib. — Vigil.
S. Thomas, A., Du
S. Ischyrion., J\f.
S, Victoria, V, M.
Viy:il and Fast.
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, Z?m.— Comm. of S. Anas-
tiisia.
S. Stephen, first Martyr.
Holy Innocents, MM., /->«.— Comm. of Oct. of Nativity.
S. John, A. and Evanokust.
S. Thomas, B. of Canterbury. M., SDu,
S Sabinus, li. and Comp. MM.
S. Sylvester, P. C. ^
The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday which fall in the third
weeli of Advent are Ember Days. •
The Winter Solstice falls on the 2l8t of this month.
* The B. V. Maiy " conceived withoiit sin," is the patroness of the
United States. The feast of the Conception is solcm lized on the Sun-
day within the Octave,
s
W
t
k
Si
2.
S<
»n
IS <
•
Du
QlUi
ancient
[jarbiira,
Marp.
S. Ana8-
itivity.
,he third
»98 of the
the Sun-
i^'»?asts anh iTasts tljronigbont t\)c jO
ear.
COM' ^-VV. WHIOir Tr.KRE IS A STKICT OBUOATION TO HKAB
MASS, AND KEFKAIN FROM 8ERVU,K WORK.
All Sundays in the year.
The Fejust of the Circumcision of our Lord Jan 1 *
The Kpipluuiy, Jan. 6* ' ' ^'
Tlie Annunciation of the B. Virgin, March 25.*
Ascension of our Lord
Feast of All Saints, November'l "^ '
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, Dec...25.
Fastiiiff Days on one Meat,
All days in Lent, except Sundaya
I The Eve of Whitsuntide. ^
-«r; . InLi;t^r£te^S-;t.:^ ^
^'^^Z^^Sf^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^--^ V-^- Mary, |
Every Friday in Advent, and CJiristmas-Eve
• In the dioceses of JVm Orleano <if r ■ .
auuq, r, ^^ituc Hock, and Vbicairo Mm ^^i; ''. V"""'"' ^'mceu.ies.
iiii
sc
FKASTS AND FAH'i'S
V,tift<"f Ahsf'infihr from Flnh Mmt.
All tlio SundavH iit I.«miI, t^xc«M»
Ih it
lluw.ul l.v (1.0 A^•hl.i^l.np«.^• Irisl.uiM.rtl.o Diorcso
( \\\w\\ tlio iiHC of inmit
All Fritlav.Miiiul SutiirdavH, t'X.'q
t tUu.-*t! Siilurdav^^ w
liich
fall luitWHH'll t
iuclu.'-iv«'lv
ho 'Jftth of Di-comluir mul I lie tA of Kolaimry,
If t'hristmas.lnv fall iipuii a I'rida)- or Saturday, «a-i
tluT
UvA nor ahstiiu'uct^ is ohst-rvm
Tho .solonmiitatiou »•! loarna^^o -s
foihiddi-n, fn»iM IIh' •ii>*t
Sun
Ht^iniiu
lav of AdvoMl until . I'lor 'I'vflftli-da)
at
id iVoui till)
I'' of Lent luitii liOW-Si .iday.
N. IV— Tho Catholu' (Muiivh n>nuna
lids all luT rliildrfa
t»» ho piosi'nt at tho \^\\
t Kui'haji-<tio Sjiciilico whirh wo
I'U
II th»^ Mass; and to rost Ironi st
rvilo woiU on Sundiiya
Hu«l llolvtlava
iidh
\\^ ahstain from tlosh on all tho duyn of fasting and
ftbstintMu't\ aui
dlv. To oontoss
I on fasting' days t.«» luit but one inoi
frss thou" sins at least uuco ii y«iar.
-ItlAv. Torocoivo the hlossod suoranuuit at h-ast onoo a
year, and that at Kustor, viz. hetNvouu /'../m and IrinUn
Buuday.
*^i.* Tho tluHi
appointod for i>on\plyiu^' with tho Kastcr
dutv Logins tm tho tirst Sunday i>f Lout, and toruunatos on
Trinitv Suudav. Thov
who, without soino roasoi
la
hU)
causo.'noijloot this important iluty. aro hahlo to bo oxooni-
nuunoatod whilst living-, and whon thoy d.o to I'O doyr.vod
ofinuistianburiiU, nm.rdiugtotho tourth touucil ol Lat-
cvuu. Can. iil.
;«', lun, a last .alls on Sa.uMay. !l»;..co the ^^^^^".^^^[^
ncnc* li\)in^iJ»A meat.
*»i
lllg UlUI
t onot! ft
Triniti/
'usoimble
cli'piiviHl
I of Lut-
ho ftilH.fwJ
in |.-K», ««x-
I Lent iinti
li 1)1' absli'
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^n QlbrilJgmciU of €l)nstiim rDoctrine
The Ten CuminandmmtH of Ood. — Exodus
XX.
1 r AM tl.o Lor.l thy flo,l. wlio Irouirl.t thoo (..it r.f tho
liiiiil oi l'-;^'}'|)t, jiiidun
-. (nr (Ih. llOIISC (.CholldjIMO. 'I'llOll Hllldt
not l.uvc! stnmu;,, (Ljo.l.s hHurc n.c^ Tlw.ii Hhalt n..(. )n,,k.! to
CHS (»r liny tliiiii,^ (liat is
tl
ill I
iVMt'll 11 ffrnvi'ii thill'', iiur the hk-ii
.fav'cii alji.vc!. oriii thcM-iirth hc^iiciiih, iK.r of those ih.
that arc in tho wiitciH under the t-arth. 'I'hoii shalt not ad
tl
inin, iKir st
iint;rt
( »io
ons. VI.'
rvo thoin: I am the Lord thy (Jod. miidity jcal-
lUn- till! iniijuity of lathcrM npon'thciir dyldnMi] onto
hird and ronrth frcncralion of thoso that hat
Willi; nicrey unto thoiiHandH of tliosi) that 1
c nio
ana
tho I
Hhow..,^ ...cey unio inouHan.lH ot tJiosi) that h)vo jnu, uimI
kocp my coinnjandnkJiitH.
;2. Thou shalt not talio tho nanio of tli« Lord thv Ch.d in
yam ; lor the Lord will not hohl him ^'uiltit.8.s that .hall tako
till! name ot the Lonl his (Jod in vain.
Ji. Kememher that thou kiiep holy tho Sabhatli-day. Six
days Shalt thou lahor, and shalt .lo all thy works; hut on
tho seventh day is the Sahhath of the Lord thy (Jod : thou
Hlialt (io no work on it. thou, nor thy son, nor tiiy daughter
nor thy num-servant, nor thy maidservant, no/ thy beast'
nor the stranpr tluit is within thy frutes. For in six .lay.
1 10 L..rd made heaven and earth, and the sea, and all thin -.,
mt are m them and rested .n the seventh day ; therolo^o
tho Lord bii:ssed tho seventh day, and sanctiHed it.
4. Honor tliy lather and thy mother, that thou mayost bo
L-ULr-hved upon tho knd whicJi tho Lord thy God will givo
6. Tlnu slialt not kill.
6. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
7 Tiiou shall not steal.
8. 'i;i.ou shall not bear false witness a-ainst thy neiirlibor.
J. 1 iHHi shalt no^ covet thy nei^dlbor 8 wife
^rvtn Zti''^^ ""^ "/'"^ '^'^ neio.hbor's house, nor lii.
servant nor his ox, nor his iis.s. uor aov ti.i..,r tu..t ;. k:..
Uoj' any tiling that is
1
'iia
^^ CHRISTIAN DOCTKJ«E.
The Six Precepts of the Church.
1. To hear Miiss on Sundays, and all liulydays of obligatioa
2. lo lawt and abstain on the duy.s coiinnanded.
8. To confe«.s our sins at leant once a year,
4. To receive the Messed Eucharist at Easter
6. 'lo contribute to the support of our pastors.
fi. Not to solemnize marriage at the forbidden times ; nor
to marry persons within the forbidden degrees of kindred, or
otherwise prohibited by the Cimrch ; iior clandestinely.
Seven-^acrainents,
'^i^Vtiam Matt, xxviil 10.
Conhrmation Ads viii. 17.
Eucharist Matt. xvi. 26.
i*«»""t^« John XX. 23.
Extreme Unction . . . James v. 14.
Holy Orders Znke xxii. 19.
Matrimony Matt. xix. 6.
The Three Theological Virtues.
Faith— Hope— and Charity.
The Four Cardinal Virtues.
•Prudence— Justice— Fortitude— and Temperance.
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost.— Isa. xi. 2, 3.
Wisdom, Fortitude, The fear of the
Understanding, Knowledge, Lord
Counsel, Piety, and
The Twelve Fruits of the Holy Ghost.
Charity, Longanimity, FideUty,
Joy. Goodness, Modesty,
1 eace, Benignity, Continency, and
Patience, Madness, Chastity.
The Spiritual Works of Mercy.
To counsel tlie doubtful. To forgive offences.
To instruct tlie ignorant. To bear A^-rongs patiently,
lo admonish sinners. To pray for the living and the
lo comiort the afflicted, dead
ubligatioa
times ; nor
kindred, or
:iucly.
19.
*ance.
2, 3.
f the
fy and
entljr,
g and the
*i
M
CHRISTIAN DlCTRINE.
rh^ Corporal Works of Meraj.
To fee,! the hungry. To vinit the sick
2 »• give drink to the thirst v T„ vi. f r '•
To ch,the the nukud ^' T i f captive, and
Tu harbor the h.rborles.. ^" ^"^^ '''" ^-'^'•
^'A^ ^V^ Beatitudes.- -Matt. v.
of he^r'^ ""' ''"^ ^'"'' "^ ^i^^'-'^ 5 ^'^ tl^-ira is tlie kingdom
2. lilti-saed are the meek • ff>r tlw.,. oT n
^ 3. )ile.sed are thoy t nt ,Z„ . "^ f ' P^'T''^ *''^ ^'^^^J-
f()rt(;.i. ^ "''^^ '""""»; f<^r they shall be com-
'• lll.'«„l ,!ro ^ „, ; , ,' """■' •/'"■ *l»y ••'''■■'" "'■•c- (l.«
".<.. d,il,lr„„ , o, ; l"^^""'"'"'"^" ; for tLoy ,l,all bo c-cllc
0(1.
Hod
7'/.. .SW.. i>.a,,,^ sin., and tke o,,oMe Virtue.
Pride,
Covetousness,
Lust,
Anger,
Gluttony,
Envy,
Sloth,
Humility.
Liberality.
Chastity.
Meekness.
Temperance.
Brotherly love.
Diligence.
Sins against the Holy Ghost
m «m-Final hnpenitencP «P'ntual good-ObstiuiU3y
m sm— Final hnpeuitence
Sins crying to Heaven for Vengeance.
VVilful murder-The sia of qndrm r
poor^i>eira^uding laborers of th^i^tagls^^'"'*"'^ of the
i
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CHRISTIAN DOCTKINE.
Nine Ways of being accessory to anothtrra Sin.
By couiiael— By conimaiul— By coiiHent— By provocation
--Jiy priiiso or flattery— By coiicealinuiit— By piirtukiiig' -
By Hilunce— By defuuco of tlio ill doiio.
27i,ree E.ninent Good Works.
Alros-deeds, or works of mercy—Prayer— and Fasting.
21ie Evanyelical Counsels.
Voluntary poverty— Chastity— and Obedience.
The Four last Things to be remembered.
Death — Judgment — Hell— and Heaven.
Subjects for Daily Meditation.
Remember, Christian soul, that tliou hast this day, and every
day of thy hfe, —
God to glorify. Heaven to gain,
Jesus to imitate, Eternity to prepare for,
The angels and saints to in- Time to profit of,
voke, Neighbors to edify,
A soul to save, The world to despise,
A body to mortify, Devils to combat,
Sius to expiate. Passions to subdue,
Virtues to acquire, Death perhaps to suflfer.
Hell to avoid, And Judgment to undergo
—•—
Za^ Baptism.
Provided an infant is in danger of dying before a Prieet
can be procured, any other person, wliether man, woman,
or child, may baptize it in the following manner :
Whilst pouring common water on the head or face of the
infant, pronounce the words, " I baptize thee in the name of
L
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holv aiu.cf
.f
AS'
uce.
and every
ire for,
pise,
e,
suffer,
) uuciergo
e a Prieet
n, woman,
'ace of the
e name of
Amen,
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EXPLANATION OP TUB
Sunbass anJ) Princijittl fcslwah of i|,c Qcor.
TllotroH tl
FEASTS LY OEIVERAL.
lere is
spt'r.'l ill a holi
no (lav which the Christian shouM
goo.1 wrks-he r:;::^,!i: i^'^^'^'-i'i'^^r-''^^'^^
particularly .caind V. V hr l ''^'''' *" -"x'tify nu>re
the Church nets an- rV '''"'''''"' *" '"'•"''^'If m.,1
S.uHhtvs an.l Hoi;!l;;;« ^'"^ '^''"' P»'-P«««- 'J^J'-^'^" <lay« are
menc^Mhll'Salllc*!':/;;:'' ''?{' '^ V'^^ "" ^'^'^ ^-' --
roso from the X t ! k^ !'' ,' ""/ , '"•' '^'''^•'' '""• «'^^'i'""-
Sabbath whi,. ui ri •. ''^ 'jy ^'l»nHtian.s in hCu (,f the
, The Church ;^:uk:!i^^^j:^::;;'-'"?7at.,l tl.e worM.
children the „bli<r..f !,,„;• ^'' ''- '* Proper to nn pose on her
in honor ol\^^;^:^ :^':;^y!J ••tl-r day. In the yj,
orate the enunent v tue o tl o iT'' ''^^^ t., cmrnern: .
Saints, and t<, place bef)r?n!tl!r°^^^ '^"'^ *''«
The sanctiticitinn nf f f "V ' '^'''""■«l>'e example.
from serW worrf?om^^^^^^ ' '^'^ '"""''^' V"*' '" '^''^-•'""ng
wludi is not neces^irv L tl. "'"V'"^ ""^^ '"•"'"''' ''i«">r,
port of life: ITiTZuJlJ^^^^^^^^ ""'^ the sup-'
our conscience, receivi E s.r^^ by penance, cleansing'
other duties of So" aI ^'^'^'"f "^«"*«; «'"! P'TfornnnJ
«i.stin.at the 1 oly Sfice , E J • "f, duties, that of as"-
bindn.g under pain o/ mm- nl • '1 "'^ prmeipal, and is
other important^ roa.o,,rn.n' ""l"'' ''"^'"^'^'^ '"• '^^'"•e
TlmughaVrsonmari^^.3T:be;[T '1"^ ^^'■■^'"*'^'"-
cept of the Church L Ln • *" ^^ey to tlie letter the pre-
wh.ch the law of God ptescribes^' Tnh ?■ T?'^''''^'"^
fi«tmg at low Mass without n.r7V ■ ^^^''^^^ with as-
%ion, as many ChrisTh nrifl;' '"^' ''"^"'''^'•' ""'^ ''^ >•«
the Church in that mrticu ar . ^'' "?'"'^ ^^^« T'-'t "^
other com^andmentsC^i^^riTL^^^^^^^^^
-i»v tuiuiiianunieuta of God. ^ --, -i.vc „„;, i^ suiisij
fc<*aW«^ai*aaiwww;-«**i*«i,*.-. .-^"-
■■-'f-'itfi'trmiri'R (■»»-■ CM
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EXI'LANATION OF FESTIVALS.
PARTICULAR FESTIVALS.
New Vkau's Day, — On tliis day, which is the first of the
year, th(? Church celebrates the octave of tlie Nativity of
our Jjord, his circumcision, and tlie blessed name of Jesus
whidi waH given him on that occasion. The devout (Chris-
tian, therefore, Avill find much to occupy him, in ajj^ain ador-
lri|f JvMiH Christ in the humiliation of liis birth, in contem-
plating; that infinite h)ve for man whicii he already maiii-
fc«t»j by the effusion of his blootl, and in reneAvinij^ his cou-
tiduiiiX' irj tlie mercy and goodness of Ilim who taiics the
nanuj of Saviour, because he is to save us from sin and
hell. Ho should also look back with regret upon the
paxt year.s of liis life, and form a generous resolution to
employ more j)rofitably tlie year which has just com-
n»en<;ed, imploring for that purpose the light and grace of
the Jloly Ghost,
Ei'Ji'iiAXV, — Tlie Church commemorates on this feast three
different mysteries, in which Jesus Christ made himself
known to mnn and manifested his glory; the adoration paid
him by the Wise Men of the East, the baptism he received
from Saint John, and the first miracle wrought by him at
Cana of (ialilee, by changing water into wine. She dwells,
however, more particu' u-ly on the first of these myst.eries,
and exhorts us to imitate the example of the magi, the first
fruits of the Gentiles converted to the faith, by offering to
hira the gold of pure and ardent chiU'ity, the incense of /er
vent prayer, and the myrrh of penance and self-denial,
without which we are Ciuistians only hi name.
SkI'TUAGESIMA, SeXAGESIMA, and QuINQUAGESIMA SlTNDAVa,
arc da^ys set apart by the Chmcli for acts of penance and
mortification, and are a certain gradation or preparation to
the devotion of Lent, being more proper and immediate to
tho iHimim and resurrection of Christ ; taking their numeral
deuomination.s from their being about seventy, sixty, and
fifty day* before Easter.
oiittovKTiDE signifies the time of confession ; for our an-
eestoTM u«ed to say, we vnll rfo shrift ; and in the more prim-
itive times, it was the custom of* all good Christians then
to confess their sins to a priest, the better to prepare them-
nelves for a holy observance of Lent, and worthy receiving
of tiu5 bletujed. sacrament at Easter.
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EXPLANATION OF FESTIVALS
whnlusoine iulmomtion, Jimmnlifr man //.,,/ ,/,,., ,t
of t, .Mr mortality, ,u,d prepare ti.em or\l e h" y fa" o
mHkH.g them partake in sl^di ^^^^
are allowe.i tc.wards evening ^.j/;/;'''^"' this repast, wo
<^ollaaon,^^,\,,^xl\^,:^Zh^;'J^^}^ commonly called a
i-nore than one-fonrth of n n. 1 ^'t\ ""^ ^" ^^^^c^'
tention of tl J^^ t permi tJn^tT'' V^^"^^ *''^ ^"-
much to L-rant tl.P i ul P^'^'^^ttm^r tins refection is not so
use the ^^^:^^;^T f^i" '-^P'^^*' - ^''
vent weaknes . ^Sk e'xZ . '''"'"' '"'"'^ P''^*
arinmlt^'hS;^:^;^;;;;! - -i- fve .uck, they who
out L^reat nremd ch o H?^ u " "'** P^""^* *« f^st witb-
enlption froni the hw of h 1?.^"' ^n '"^.""•^^ ^^'^ «" ^^'
from the fas Ev^ry liuif S' ^" ^''' '" ^'^P^^^^tion
other transient and Sn Spr- hi •'' '"^""^ ^^ «'^«P' «r
fieient reasons to ust^fv nth '"'^'^"P^^f^^ion, are not'^^nf-
prudernly and with a tfe ^^^ ™' "' ''^^' "*^^^'-- ^o act
should always c^nsu^^t^r.^^^^^^^^^ !" this matter, we
om- «pritual^veliure/and 'Mow'wridvt^^^ "^^"^ ^'"^
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EXPLANATION OF FESTIVAL'S.
It tlie bishop of the diocese grants a general dispensation
to eat flesh-meat at our meal on certain days in the week,
tliose days do not, on that account, cease to be fasting days ,
and it should be further observed that fish and meat are
not allowed to be taken at the same meal.
Besides this obligation of penance, there is another duty
innmibent on the Christian, during the time of Lent, from
whicli no one can plead an exemption. To fast spiritually
by avoiding sin and the occasions of it, by combating oui
bad habits and restraining the passions; to expiate ;ur
offences ; to bring forth worthy fruits of penance ; to give
alms ; to offer frequent prayerto God ;— all these things ar**
equally necessary to those wlio fast, and those who are dis
pensed from fasting.
Passion Sunday.— So called from the Passion of Christ,
is intended to prepare us more particularly for the conimeni
oration of that important event. On the evenmg previous,
tlie crucifixes and pictures in the churches are covered Avith
purple, to give them a more solemn and mournful appear
anco, and likewise to represent the privacy of our divine
Saviour before his passion.
Palm Sunday takes its name from the ceremony perform
ed on this day of blessing palms or other green boughs,
after which a procession is made to honor the triumphant
entry of our Saviour into Jerusalem, five days before liij
crucifixion. Like the faithful people who paid their sin-
cere homago to Jesus Christ, and received him with accla
mations and '^leartfelt joy, we should welcome him to our
souls, adore him as our suprem.e Lord and Master, and en-
treat him to come and reign in our hearts, by subjecting
them to the maxims of the gospel. This is the first "day of
the Holv Week, which is consecrated to the special com-
memoration of our divine Saviour's sufferings and death.
At mass, the history of the passion is recited or sung. "When
circumstances permit, the passion is chanted bv three cler-
gymen, one of whom takes the part of the evangelist or nar-
rator, another that of the synagogue, and the third, that of
Jesus Christ.
On Wednesday/, Thursday, and Friday of Holy Week, the
oflice of Tenchrw, .which consists of the Matins and Lauds of
the last three days, is recited or chanted ; during which
fourteen yellow lights, mounted on a triangular candlestick
other duty
Lent, from
spiritually
bating oui
xpiate :ur
!e ; to giv€
things ar'»
ho are dis
I of Christ,
e commem
w previous,
vered with
'ul appear
our divine
y perform
3n boughs,
riumphant
before hij
their sin-
with accla
lira to our
er, and en-
subjecting
irst day of
ecial com-
uid death.
ng. "When
three cler-
list or nar-
rd, that of
Week, the
1 Lauds of
ing which
andlestiok
EXPLANATION OF FESTIVALS. 39
ire oxtmgmshed.one by or.e, after each psalm. leavin- only
the white one at the summit, lighted. Also, kt the ?nd^
every second verse of the Benedictus, one of the ligh s on
the altar is put out, till all are extinguished. Th^ evtinG
tionoi the lights typifies the aband^onment of our di line
baviour dunng his pission. He is represented by the whke
CHudle at lie top of the candlestick,Vhich during the ..^,
neve is taken Irom the triangular stand, a-^d conLaled > 1
bmd tlie altar, until a slight ntise is mad'e at tSee^d o^ tt
ofhce in ended to signify the convulsed state of nature u1
the death ot Christ when it is brought forth agairi and re
placed on the candlestick from wliich it was taken to re
^^ t^:^''^' '' ^"^ ^^^' ^'' ^-^^^^
Maumd-.-Thuiisday, in memory of our Lord'- kat «iinn„,-
when he mstituted the Me.ue/ ,acra>Juo{hh'^Sui
Welshing those of Ins disciples, before he instituted tint'
ea oacrament IS removed finni +i.o\.„: • i 1, ^"t: uiess- i
alao dive.t«d ofinZ-\ P™'P*^ altar, which i«
u. .a.i 11. „aual oniaments, to represent the
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EXPLANATION OF FESTIVALS.
destitution of our Saviour in his passion, and thci grief of the
Church in recalling his surferings.
Good Fhiday.— Christ crucified is the great object that
engrosses the attention of the Church on this day, and for
this end she reads such lessons and tracts as lelate to the
nwsv nj of redemption. Tlie passion is sung in the morn-
ing-office, and prayers are offered up for all sorts of persona,
to show that none are excluded from the suffrages of the
Church, since Jesus Christ offered himself a victim for the
sins of all mankind. Next, the clergy and laity adore Jesus
Christ crucified, which they express by the veneration paid
to the cross. After this ceremony, the sacred host is
brought from the repository to the altar, and the service is
concluded by tlie priest's receiving the divilie victim that
was slain on this day.
Holy SATURnAV.— The Tcnehra:, or Matins, with the other
canonical honr.s for this day, are consecrated to the memory
• of our Lord in his sepulclire ; at Mass, he is represented to
the faithful as coming out of the grave, and triumphing over
death by his resunection. The word Mt^/if, used in the
benediciinn of the Paschal Candle, in the collect of the Mass,
m tiie Prefiice and Cowmumcayitcs, shows that the oflfice and
Mass, now said in the middle of the day, were formerly said
m the f'ollo^ving night, to honor the time of our Saviour's
resurrection, wliicli happened in this night.
The altars deprived of their ornaments on J/a?.«??c;?/-7'A?<r«-
day, are again clothed with them, and a new Fire is' blessed
to illuminate them. The office begins with lighting a Triple
Cm>die, which is emblematic of the Liqht of Christ, and sio--
nifies that the faith of the Blessed Trinity proceeds from the
light communicated to us by Christ risen from the dead.
The Pa^i-hal Cavdlc, blessed in the next place by the Dea-
con, is a figure of the body of Jecus Christ, and not bein«y
ligl ed at first, represents him dead ; and the five blessed
grains of incense fixed in it, denote tlie aromatic spices that
embalmed lum in the sepulchre. The Ughting of the Pas-
chal Candle, is a representation of his rising again to a new
life ; and the ''ghting of the lamps, and other candles after-
wards, teaches the faithful, tliat the resurrection of the
Head will be followed by that of the members.
After this ceremony, the Churcji disposes tho cntefhu-
mens for a worthy receiving of bapt sm ; for which purpose
I
grief of the
object that
lay, and for
[ilate to the
1 tlie morn-
! of persons,
ages of the
tim for the
idore Jesus
!ration paid
ed host i»
e service is
victim that
h the other
ho memory
•esented to
ipliing over
ised in tl.a
)f the Mass,
e office and
"merly said
r Saviour's
ndy-Tlmrs-
? is blessed,
[ig a Trij)le
'st, and sig-
Is from the
the dead.
y the Dea-
not being
ve blessed
spices that
f the Fas-
n to a new
idles after-
ion of the
} catochu-
:h purpose
EXPLANATION OF FEaJliVALS. 4]
8hp reads twelve lessons out of the Old Testament caHed
I^rophecies and after each says a solemn prayer bv both
of which she not only instructs them in the effects and fn^
of tliat sacrament but begs for them, of Alnughty Gcx 1
tlie advantages of it. The Cliurch could not have -m .'in
ed a more suitable time for the soienm ad n n.'VZ "
b p .sm, which IS a lively representation of our Lc d" e
anoction. As he was laid in the sepulchre trulv dc -id
ami came out again truly alive ; so th^sinner L Sied J
tlie baptismal water, as in a mystical grave, and is tak^ »
out agam anunated with a new life of grace ^o^^^t"
Ur>ed oye her with hhn by baptism unto death that Z
Chn,t is risen from the dead by the glory oftZFaZr -
we also may walk in newness of life. \Z%[ 4 '
Before the administration of the Sacrament, the Baptismal
fontx, blessed with ceremonies that are full of my^ erTeT
1. The Pnest divides the water in the form of a chks to
v^niisi uucine 1. 2. He touches the Avater with his h-mH
Sf Tv '' -"'^^-A^, ^?-^^ ^-- -11 impressls of wi
spirits 6 lie signs it thrice with the sign of the cross to
bless It m the name of the Holy Trinity. 4 He semrUp?
It with hi. hand, and casts out iome of it towfrl the f ,^r
parts of the world, to instruct us, that the grace of binttn
.ke the rivers of Paradise, flows all over the earth 5 H«
breathes thrice upon it in the form of a cross desL^P^H
to b ess It with the infusion of his Holy Soirit tW if ^
rn^y discen^'to^^^^^^^ "'X Vr^'^f *^^* "^« Holy^Ghos
hfwatrrrof Eu ? M "^''^ ^* i*^f ^'^P*'^^'" ^^ Christ in
s;efo?r!;!ii^^ ™^^^« -^^^^--^ o~:^^z
ment : but na U,r)>fc, .1 „„^ : , '^'^ ^.*^ ^*V^ Saviour's monu-
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EXPLANATION OF FESTIVALS.
Which rea,«.on also the Creed is not said. Tlie offertory the
Euchanst at this Mass, but ^raited till Easter-day
ExsTKR SuNHAY.-The Church has always consfdered this
b at' r^ T' ''^r" ^'^^ "^^'''^^ which ^hecU^
brates. Fhe passion of our Lord is commemorated wifV
tears and works of penance, only to celebrate The mo eToy
fully the mystery of the resurrection ; for as St Fiu^ one p,
us, th.s mystery is the foundation\,f Ch istiunit; 'je4^^^
Chnst directed the attention of his adyersarie "n^^ s^d"?
nianner o this great event, as a proof of his 1 ^aye'ilv mi
^on and his diy.ne character, nince the apo tirsayj." If
rteTfrom';it 7Z TT ^''''' ^"*^^ ^« ^'^^•^" But^haying
risen fiom the dead, he has proyed the truth of his decl-ira
tions. His teachings are from God, and fiiith h Mm is the
only means of salvation. The festival of Easter isTlso em
Phaticallv styles! by the Church the "day wLh ft W
hjth made, ' it being the day of his triumph over the power
of his enemn^ and the darkness of the tomb. The princbal
d.sjrosition of the devout Christian, in comnK^mor-Snlfhl
gjmons event of Christ's resurrection from iT ck "f 'on
s.stsm renewing his faith in the truths (,f religion lis 1^^^^^^^^^^
o;y rising to a lite of fervor in the service of God
Low-SuND..Y m Latin Domink-a in a/Ms, is the octave of
mpntT'lV'"'^ '^''^""^ ^'-"^ *'^« 3atecluimens' white .ar
Tnent.s^ emblems of innocence and joy, which they nut nrfTt
their baptism, and solemnly put off tliis day ^ ^ " ^*
met™ChHs/'sll ^"'"'' "^ ^'bl%'f^tion,f solemnized in
rnemory ot thrist s glorious ascension nto heaven on tlio frr
tieth day after ha resurrection in tlm <>u.hilfV- ,
ard disciples, (^c., i. 9,) TXch"; tnte ^LclnfCn!
Ilie faithful Christian should then detach himseff from the
earth, sigh after ^he happiness of heaven, which wa 2^^^^^^^
to h m on tins day, and invoke upon himself, by ^^
W"hIT-SijNDAV, or PeNTFCOST n «!nl<Mim f„oo* •
and h„„ , „f ,he .i,.ee„t „f tS Holf ILf . ^Te Z2Z
the apostles, m flie simpe of tongues cf fire. (aJJ f s!)
EXPLANATION OF FESTIVALS. 43
Pentecost in Greek signifies the fiftieth, it beinr. the fiftieth
day after the resurrection ; and it i^ callpH wl;^^ T
from the catechumens being andently ckS Zlllt'^'^i
admitted on the eve of this foa Jfn h ^"^''' '^"'^
tism I'hp r,U «„ 1, , . *® *"® sacrament of Bap-
tian should make a renewal of hlff ,i,l, » • ^' "- °'""^
tun, fervent tLanka to"™/etX.te V-s nri.Ttv'w"
we hare been taught from our inf^^J^, /'""tj, by wlucli
tenuiuate our aetioSs inZZ^.^H'^^^rr" ""'
-oul, with his preSs'bnd; a^^^^'bYoVd"' The'dluv" f" '
srii^-^h-in^i^vr;-^^
quent the holy sacrifice to vi'hftt ffl. 1 ^^'"'<""'<'- '" '■•«■
tl.B Christian I'd w^Ih praT"!^^- d " ""-'"' *" 'tj^
•hould snfF/^r «« ,i„ Z'"*''^"' pray, and do penance. He
from tllem. ^ ^^"° '''"' "'"o «•" deliver him
tiu'l"Tp?.bIfe7r'^'"r'rt""'°T''«^' '" «« .V-. -
("ted for the .^,e™i?ui ™- ioSi"'"' Procession, paVtly in«ti.
istiTs of thV OhTc , '",''.'""'."" "' P^sts a,id other min-
«ar,h and in>plore a coutinuanc;; of thlm.' SnCday d"
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EXPLANATION OF FESTIVALS.
rives its name from tlie ancient religious custom of eating
nothing on those days till night, and then only a cake baked
anchor the embers, called ember-bread.
Tlie observance of ember-tlays is of great antiquity in the
Cliurch. Tlieir coimection with the ordination of the ruin-
inters of religion rentiers them particularly wortliy the re-
gard of the fuitliful. We cannot be too deeply impressed
with the blessing granted a people, v/hose priests are ac-
cording to God's own heart. To obtain sucn, no humilia-
tion should be deemetl too great ; no supplication should be
neglected. Whilst, therefore, we thank God for the fruits of
the earth, and humble ourselves for the sins we have com
niitted, we should beg God to supply his Church witli wor-
thy [)astors.
RoGATioN-WEEK being always the next but one before
Whit-Sunchiy, is so called, because on Monday, I'uesday,
and Wednesday, rogations (from rogo^ to ask or pray) arid
litanies of the saints are used, with abstinence from iiesh
enjoined by the Church to all persons, not only for a devout
preparation to the feast of Christ's glorious Ascension and
Pentecost ; but also to beg and supplicate the blessing of
God on the fruits of the earth. The Belgians call it cruis-
week, i. e. cross-week, and so it is called in some parts of
England ; because when the priest goes on those days in
{)rocession, the cross is carried before him. In the north of
tlngland it is called gang-week, from the ganging or going in
procession then used.
The Church has established festivals in honor of the
Blessed Vu-gin and the Saints ; that is, she has appointed
certain days for the purpose of glorifying God and giving
liim thanks for the admirable graces bestowed upon his
favorite servants, hi whom he has thought fit to exhibit, in
'\ special manner, the wonders of his goodness and love ;
*lso, in order to invoke their intercession, not that they can
jasist us by any power inherent in themselves, but by "their
prayers Avhich, in consequence of their purity and perfect
stf..te in neaven, are much more efficacious than ours ; lastly,
to place before us their eminent virtues, which, having been
practised in every condition in life, prove to us that we also
may observe the maxims of the gospel, and that to secure
for ourselves a share in their happiness, we must imitate
tlieir holy example.
EXPLANATI'^N OF FESTIVALS. 45
cut,,r ro„.lere,l hh„ an a,K«tle. (AclsZ' ' " ''"■•"'•
well to hear U'l^^ hTT\'^ ' *'" ^''" ^""' '^^""»^i «l3
c. punty.n^., bein^. tho m^.ther ui' n .rfty iue b^ T'"^'
other Avornen worn hv tl.la «-.^ I'.'""'/ iwt.it, but because
leiral inipuri y^ f chiidb tl. "r'l"'' '■'^"' ^■'•^'^'^' *''^'» ^'^
;>«;>fc Amrf. L„ke ii S» """"'"• '^'^ "« S-'o'-i' «/ Ai.
- i.> .notu.x, because 7 wa« on t} i. day that the Word wiw
1
46
explanajIOw of ffstivals.
mu'lu fldwh, ntul Mury becnnio the mother of God. To re*
niliul us of thifi mystery, wliich shouhl excite our most fer-
vent j^nititudo, the Church exhorts us to recite the Angelui
throe times every day, and calls our attention to it by the
souiul of the bell. In saying this prayer, we sliould en-
deavor also to secure to ourselves the prote<!tion of the
Blessed Virgin, repeatiiv;? with all possible devotion the
lidutation of the JUigel, hail full of grace, <fec.
April '25. — 67. J/arAr, evangelist, (a feast of devotion,) wm
disciple and interpreter to 8t. I'cter, who, writing hia
pospel at the request of the Christians at Rome, took it with
him into Egypt, where, first preaching at Alexandria, he
foundeil that church ; and afterwards, being apprehended
for the faith of Christ, was bound with cords, dragged upon
stones, and shut up in a close prison, where he was comfort-
ed by an angelic vision, and an apparition of our Lord. Fi-
nally, h(j was called to lieaven, in the eighth year of Nero.
On this day the long litanies art) said, and abstinence from
flesh is observed, to oijtain a blessing on the fruits of the earth.
Maif 1. — SS. I^h'dip and Juims, apostles, (a feast of de-
votion.) After the tirst had converted almost all Scythia
to the faith of Christ, being fastened to a cross, he was
stoned to deaith, making a glorious end at Ilierapolis in Asia,
aimo 6^. The second, calleil our Lord's brother, was the
first Bishop of Jerusalem, where, being thrown from a pinna-
cle of the temple, his thighs broken, and wounded in the
head with a fuller's club, he gave up the ghost, and was
buried near the temple, anno 63.
Mai/ 55. — Finding the Holy Cross, otherwise called Holy
Jiood-JJay, a feast in memory of the miraculous finding of
the holy cross, whereon our blessed Saviour suffered, by St.
Helen, mother of Constantine the Great, anno 826, after it
bad been hid by the iriidels 180 years, who had erected a
statue of Venus in place of it.
June 11. — St. Barnabi/, (a feast of devotion,) born in Cy-
prus and ordamed apostle of the Gentiles by St. Paul, trav-
elled with him uito many provinces, exercising the function
of preaching the gospel connnitted to him ; and lastly, gohig
intc Cyprus, there adorned his apostleship with a glorious
crown of martyrdom, aimo 50, whose body, himself reveal-
ing it, was fouitd in the time of Zeno the emperor, with St.
Mnf.tlw>u''a orncnul in his nxtrn hnnfliJ^ritino?.
, To re-
most fer-
! A7igiln8
it by the
lould cn-
)n of the
ution the
tion,) WM
•iting hia
»k it with
ludria, he
rohcnded
ged upon
J comfort-
jord. Fi-
• of Nero,
mice from
the eurth.
irtt of do-
ll Scytliia
, liu was
is in Asia,
, was tlie
1 a pinna-
lhI ill the
, and was
[\cd Ifoli,
finding of
ed, by St.
6, after it
erected a
trn in Cy-
*aul, trav-
e function
5tly, gouig
i glorious
If reveal-
'. with St.
EXPLANATION OF FES'^IVALS.
47
71-
who. b(Mny vt^.t in h « iyw»Mw,..'„ , •' ' ' .'■'"^'"Dein
the Holy (jIioHt
>ere wonab, was replenished with
w,.rl,l, the' lirst c.,„v,.r, „. , „; Z ^i^^^'?- '"•['"'
M,, 2,- k7«V„,,-„„, On ti i, f ,.^„, ^^ c„mmc.„„r„te
'.he wonilcira wrou^jht tlirou.rl, JI„
T?i: I x\ ,.. «V'»"W JUKI HCl(»re Ilia Kcth'cllinr «♦
Ehzubeth was hkewise filled with the Holv n nl ^
pain and ignominy to expiate them "^'^
ed ViS ?^-As«i'MPTioN.-The Assumption of the Bless-
ed Virgni is the greatest of all her feasts On fl,L i
ardently desires to promote our re,l iniJZ. ^^'' """^
^ugu,i 24.-.^t. -Martholomeu,, apostle; (a "feast of devo.
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EXPLANATION OF fESTIVALS.
tion,) who. having proachod tlio gospel in India, and pnssinff
tJicnct! into tho gruater Armenia, alter he liad converted in-
nuiner.i"ble peojile to the faith, was barbarouHly flayed aUvo
by eonunandot iving Astirages ;and tiien beheaded, anno 44
i^rpf. S.—'J/te Nativitif of the lUtmrd Virqin, (a fea«t of
devotion,) i« in memory of her happy and glorious birth by
wliom tlie Author of idl hfe and safety was born to'thf
world. We should beg of her to preserve in us by he-
prayers what she has obtained for us from heaven.
^t^]d. ^n. —St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist, (a feast
ot (levi)tion,) wins ,)reuehing the gospel in Ethiopia, was
slain at the altar us he celebrated the divine mysteries
anno 44. "^ ' '
Srpt.2^.-.St. Mkhad A-chauffcl, or Mkhaclmas-l)ay, ,a
lea8t ol devotion,) signifies a solemnity or solemn mass in
honor ot him, and all the nine orders of angels: as also' to
commend the whole Church of God to tlieir patronage and
prayers, by whose charitable ministry we have rec(.ived of
God, the original source, so many benetits. Ami it is called
the dedication of St. Michael, from the dedicating a church
to him, m Home, by l^)pe lioniface III., anno 60C
Oct. 18.— ^V. Lnk-e, evangelist, who, after he had endured
many atllictions for tho name of Christ, tilled with the IJoly
Ghost, died in Bithynia, in the year of our Lord 74, whose
sacred bones were brought to Constantinople, and thence
translated to J'adua.
/ ?''^•p'^^^^^ ^'""''" "'"^•^'"^'S otherwise called Tluuldeus.
(a least of devotion ;) th^; first preached the gospel in Iv. -^pt
the other in Mesopotamia ; and afterwards going to"etJ)Vr
into Persia, after having converted an infinite multitude of
that nation to the faiUi, they uccomi^lished their martvidom
m the year 08. J ^
iTot, 1 — Fkast of all Saints.— The Church lin instituted
ft single least m men D»y of all the Sauits, to obtain abun-
iant mercy hom God, by employing a great multitude of
mtercessurs ; to exhibit that union which exists between the
saints on earth, and those who are in heaven, and to show'
that we are called to a holy life; because, there being
ainong th;> Smnts persons of all ages, of all sexivs, and of
al conditi^Tis, no one can find a pretext for not becoming
solidly vu-«uous. *
Nw. 2." 'Ownmemoration o/ uli oW/i«.— To pray for the
111(1 passing
tiverffd in-
layotl iilive
Jii,atin()44.
(U tVlJlMt of
iH birth, by
orii to thf
us by her
11.
tt, (ji Tca^t
liopiu, was
niyst«'ru!8,
as- Day, ^a
n luiis.s, in
as \i\»u to
oiiHjL^c and
'ec(fiv«(l of
it is calU'd
^ u cl lurch
•
d endured
I the iloly
74, whose
tid thence
rhath](!U8,
in KiL;-_\j>t,
' togijtlur
iltitude of
lartyidom
insfitiite«l
ain abun-
iltitude of
Aveen the
i to JjJlOW
jre bfcing
!», and of
becoming
y for tLe
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dond is a pious duty which f ho nil., ..„i xt .
«he h«.s al'ways relil^im 1 p^^^^^^^ author.zeM, anJ ^hlch
d'iy is, that the faithfi. ^C. i" "''^'"^^^"^"»" >" thia
God for the reponeai 1 ' rnt ;. :i 7^ ' "'"" ^''T^ ^"
i-on- that ther Hiipplic' H ^"1^ Y v ''"'''''^^^^^^
al;n^.leed«. mortiS l^^'" V^he t^T'T^ "'^^^
which will maice thorn mrVrl '^"^'. ^^'»'^1<« <>f witisfaotion,
they reflect upon t idr own exit^:'"'''";'' ' '^"'^ '"''^l^' *'"5
induce them to be more Lrp • .1 "' ^''*:7^'"-»^'- ^hf^.h wiU
forniin,. the dutijr<,iTchrr;tiiuif; '""""^^ «'" ""^' P^^'
Vr.M\^'±:^l ^^ i- ^-t of devotion,) who,
liended by Kkc.is Uie m.l »nd Scythia; but, appro-
mo. t cruelly Lte laK vl- ?' ?* ""I>n.soned, then
he lived two day« preucl i^ t^. H ''"'* V^ " ''''''' ^'''«'-''<'n
8.>uffht our Lj;urttS ]^n W';"r^ ^V"'^ ^'^
compassed with a c^reat E .TV i ''*' **'^''" <J'^^^"' «"-
b^.! soul at ^^\r!'^i:iz!r^r '- ^-^ -^ ^'-^
bratd irmem7/rtfe tesf ^Y^'-rThis feast is cele-
the mother oH fd of t n^ n •'' f'*^""'^'^ ^"•""^'''^ *«
and exempted from all sin ^Onlir'i '" "'"^'"'^^ J""^*^^-
to obtain i .r us the V^ace of w "^""l ^e should ask her
i>^c. 21.~^r7y,orrlP. f P""ty of souland body.
Imvmg preacTied t r^^^^^ ^-o^'- ) wl^^)
fiians, and Hyrcaniam went in n *.^%^ "^^bians, ,v ,, p^r.
fclmt pec,ple in the ciiristll^^ "^.^.^r* ^^ "»«tructed
through L bod;';i^l;c;t'^^^^^^^^^^
at Calamma, anno 44. ^ P ^ oleseed soul
aoift tltTo/owtiZTy^ f^r'^ '^fr ^"--' (*
lie Church, even f ™ the aCstt''; 'n. "'"^ ^^ **^" ^^*^
Saviour's birth at liethlehem and i- i'' ?nT''"°''^ °^«'«
the mass celebrated otW 'i • '\^"^"«*i Christmas, from
We should all p^^^^^^^^^^^^ bi« holy birth,
ancrels announced ^ the shent^ '^ J.'^*^ J**^ ^'"^^ *^«
wliich consists ip IZ l?v to Vh f "* "^^'""' «"^
ble a lavor, and en,?^n^ tCZ ?'"^ 5'' '« mconipara-
will, to those who' iarn from^ tl ' ^r«?^^*i« '"«" of good
-notify their -rs/a^ s^Te trhemtTve'sX^^^^ *^
*'f redemption. mt-mseives the blessings
Dec. 2S.~.St Stej^hev (a feast of devotion.) the first mar
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SUMMARY OF FAITH AND PRACTICE.
tyr nftvr Christ's ascension, was stoned to death by the
Jc\v«, anno 34.
IM;. "l.—h(. John, npostle and evangelist, (a feast of de-
votion,; who, after writing hia gospel, his banishment, and
rewfivinjj the revelations, lived to the time of Trajan the
enijM;r'<r, and both f<nii.ded and governed the churches of
Awia. Kinnlly, w(nn on with old iige, he died at Ephesu*,
ftgi'd y^, anno fi8, nnd wan buried near the same city.
J)i'i:. 2S, — Uohi hirtoeeits, (a feast of devotion,) in memory
of the babes hlain by Herod, when he sought our blessed
Saviour; and is called Childermass, from the particular
ctjmniemoration of tliose martyred children in the mass of
that day.
^ Swmmara
OF
CHRISTIAN FAITH AND PRACTICE
I. What every Christian mxist believe.
1. EvEBV Christian must believe that there is one God,
and no more thnn one Ood : that this God is a pure Spirit, the
Lonl and Maker of heaven and earth, who has neither be-
ginning nor en«l, but is always the same; is everywhere
present ; knows and sees all things ; can do all things what
tioever he pleases ; and is hitinite in all perfections.
2, Every Christian in bound to believe that in this on-?
God there are three several Persons, perfectly equal, an \
of the Nune substance : the Father, who proceeds froR^
none; the Son, wIk) is born of the Father before all nm-.s •
and the Holy Gliost, who proceeds eternally from tho;
Father and the Son ; and t-hat the^:e thre.e Persons are all
equally eternal, equal in wisdom and power, and are all
three one and the same Lord, one and the same God.
8, We must all believe that this God created the angela
t<> be with him forever, and that one pari of them fell from
vloix i>y sin, and bccun e devils: tha "God also created Ada?i»
SUMMARY OF FA..TH AND IRACTICE. 61
and Eve the first parents of all mankind, and placed thorn in
he earthly paradise, from whence they were justirbaniSbed
tor he 8in they committed in eating of the Cit ot" iZ Ir
bidden tree ; and that by tliia trans|ression of Adam tt^ te
mu.> ; perfect God from all eternity,' equal to hi's vlolZ
ail dnngs; and perfect man, from ^he^tfrnfohi^c'tin"
downtrom heaven for U8, having a body and sou 1 ke u"^
wlfo.!^?>f"'S^'^^' *^^^* this Jesu3 Christ, our SLbur
who bad been long foretold by the prophets Wasnt aod'^'
appunted time, conceived in the womb of th; vK M^t
re viiSi^''^^ T'' ^"'.? ""'}''' '^'' «^i" remainig a
pmeviigm that, during the time of his mortal life ho
ounded the Christimi religion by his heavenly doctrh^.nd
vonderfui miracles and then olfered hiniself ^a aSceXr
the sins of the whole world, by dyin- unon irrn^^T
cnase mercy, grace, and salvation, for us ; and that npitl.pr
mercy nor grace, nor salvation, e ther can or ever r m ^r
smce Adam's fall, be obtained any othurwrse than thro h ^
this death and passion of the Son of God "^^
6 We niust believe that Jesus Christ, after he hid boon
e cedes for n, T ^^iV "^^'u'"' ^' '"'^"' ^« continually in-
loiceaes tor us. Irom thence he sent down the Holv Gl,f.«*
apon his disciples, to abide with them forever a itd
Poised, and to guide thorn and their success'ors ill aU
(^l.Lf^^"'?*!^"^'^^ **^^ ^^*'^«l'c «' universal Church of
flock; St." John xi 6 Te 17 "Tl,'f '=™"""«<«".is whole
ijo. JO, lb, 17. iius saiug Church is alwaya
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SUMMARY OF FAITH AND PRACTICE.
holy, by teaching a lioly doctrine, by inviting all to a holy
life, and by tlje eminent holiness of many of her childrea
She is Catholic, or universal, by subsistir'g in all ages, by
teacliing all natit)n8, imd maintaining all truth : she is apos-
tolical, by deriving her doctrine, hfir coamunion, her orders,
and her mission, by an uninterrupted succession, from the
Apostles of Clirist.
8. With this Catholic Chui'ch, the Scriptures, both of the
Old and New Testament, were deposited by the Apostles ;
she is, in her pastors, the guardian and interpreter t)f Ihem,
and the judge of all controversies relating to them. These
Scriptures, thus interpreted, together with the tradil.ons of
the Apostles, are to le received and adnutted by all Chris-
tians for the rule of their faith ami practice.
^ 9. We must beUeve that Jesus Cluist has instituted in his
Church seven sacraments, or mysterious signs and instru-
mental causes of divine grace in our souls. Baptism, by
way of a new birth, by which we are made children of
God, and washed from sin. Confirmation, by which we
receive the Holy Ghost, by the imposition of the hands of
the successors of the Apostles; Acts viii. The blessed
Eucharist, which feeds and nourishes our souls with the
body and blood of Christ, really present imder the forms of
bread and wine, or under either of them. Penance, by
which penitent shiners are absolved from then- sins, by
virtue of the commission given by Christ to his ministers ;
St. John XX., and St. Matt, xviii. Extreme Unction, wliich
wipes away the remains of sin, and arms the soul with the
grace of God in the time of sickness ; St. James v. Holy
Orders, by which the ministers of God are consecrated.
And Matrimony, which, as a sacred sign of the indiseoluble
union of Christ and his Church, unites the married couple in
a holy band, and imparts a grace to them suitable to that
state ; Eph. v.
10. We must believe that Jesus Christ has also instituted
^the great Eucharistic Sacrifice of his body and blood in
remembrance of his death and passion. Jn this sacrifice he
is mystically immolated every day upoi. our altars, being
himself both priest and victim. This sacrifice is the princi-
pal worship of the new law, in which, and by which, wo
unite ourselves to Jesus Chi ist, and with hun and through
hiui we adore God in .spirit and truth, give him thanks ftff
SUMMARY or FAITH AND PRACTICE. 53
world. tfKS ai? r " ''' ^"T^-« -^ t^e -J-le
and tlie "lead " ''"' '"^'' ^"^ *^"^« ^^ t^^e living
Jl'i;',irs. We conununLa e witf tl^tinJsInT^^ '" "" ^'^^^
gix e tluuiks to God for Lis ^iS to t -. '''* x'^^'"'^ = ^'^
eartir[n'7;?an/sL :;;;;enir^^^ f ^'^^ '^^'^ "I-»
u.uon of faith and ch itv An . '''^"^^^' '"''* '" '^ ^'"i/
fuitJiful, who have e 2tc.d1 is n? ^?»^"^"'"«^^te ^ith thi
state,, and who. by S aw of PoH'f ' '".'^ """''" ^"'P^*-*"^'^*
i» .1 place of buffer nc/hv ?i' ? •^"'*'^*'' ^"'^ ^°^ ^ ^^^^i^^
sacrifice to GodtW thSm ^ ^^' P''^'^"'"' '^'^^ ^^^"« ^»d
wiL^Slet;:tt^:^r : Iff ^ «^ ^- grace,
heaven; and that all our Sod a , Z. / n ""''•f^'P ^^''^^^
of God ; that Cliri^st dKor Si ntn "tl'^fn ' f-' *''" ^'^^
autiior of sin- and th,t h L . ' *''''* ^"^ '« "^t the
free will. ' *^'''* '"' ^""^^^ '^"^s not take away our
both good and S £1 n^f^'" "!.''^ ' *^'''* '^'^ *^'^ ^«^^^.
of th? last trumpei and "halfr -^T f'^' ^<^ *^^« «'^"nd
to their woiks that^e S f if^^"^ ,^^ ^'"^ according
body and soul to be hannff 'lf\ ^'' .*^ ''"'^^^'^ ^i^h him,
of the Sovereign Good^^Ll^if ,1?""*^!" '^'' enjoyment
den.ned, both bod> a ml so" to f '" ''''^'"^ *^^^^" ^^ ^"n*
are most grievous In "iv:ll^/j" '""""'^ «^ ^^"' ^'^^^
II. TT7ia; «;wy Christian must do
i« to bo porf,,, f& ?5f ?,^ '"f f"''- This w,„-„l,ip
these truths w),id G«n as ' J f II''"'''' "'"' f"'*'"^" ""
',>'
54
SUMMARY OF FAITH AND PRACTICii.
these grounds, raises the soul to an assured rxpectacion of
mercy, grace, and salvation, through the merits oi Jesus
Christ. 3dly, By charity, which teaches us to love God
with our whoJfe hearts, for his cvn sake, and our neigh-
bors as ourselves, for God's sake. 4thly, By the virtue
of religion, the chief acts of which are adoration, praise,
thanksgiving, oblation of ourse.ves to God, s.icrifico, and
prayer, which ought to be the daily employments of a
Christian soul.
2. We must fly all idolatry, all false religions and sujer-
stition ; under which name are comprehended all manner of
divinations or pretensions to fortune-telling ; all witchcraft,
charms, spells, observations of omens, dreams, <fec. All these
things are heathenish, and contrary to the worship of the
true and living God, and to that dependence a Christian
soul ought \o have on him.
8. We must reverence the name of God and his truth by
a religious observance of all lawful oaths and vows, and by
carefully avoiding all false, rash, imjust, or blasphemous
oaths and curses.
4. We must dedicate some notable part of our time to
his divine service ; and, more especially, consecrate to him
those days that he has ordered to be sanctified or kept
holy.
5. Under God, we must love, reverence, and obey our
parents and other lawful superiors, spiritual and temporal,
and observe the laws of the Church and State ; as also, we
must have a due care of our chiltlren, and of others that
are under our charge, both as to their souls and bodies.
6. We must abstain from all injuries to our neighbor's
person, by murder or any other violence ; and from all hatred,
envy, and desire of revenge ; as also from spiritual murder,
which is committed by drnwuig liim into sm, by wordsj ae-
tiyns, or ill example.
7. We must abstain from adultery, and from alv unclean-
ness of thoughts, words, and actions, beyond the lawful use
of the marriage-bed.
8. We must not steal, cheat, or any other way wrong our
neighbor in his goods and possessions ; we must give every
one his own, pay our debts, and make restitution for all un-
just damages which we have caused.
9. We must not wroi g ouf neighboi in his ci aract«r or
SITMMAKY OF FAITH AND FRACTICP, 55
good name, by detraction or rash iu(]frmpnt • nr ;« 1,;. i.
by reproaches and affronts • o mh hi^nf m ' ^T?""'
10. As we ai:e commanded to abstain from all deed, c^f
!ust and mjus ,ce, so are we also strictly oblSed to restrain
a I drsires xn these kinds, and to resist the ir ?^ular mo Z
of concupiscence. So far thp T«n n«r.. 7^ motions
$ater
Pater noster, qui es in cce-
hs. Sanctificetur nomen tu-
um. Adveniat regnum tuum.
Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in
ccbIo et in terra. Panem
nostrum quotidianum da no-
bis hodio. Et dimitte nobis
dobita nostra, sicut et nos
dinuttimus debitoribus noa-
tris. Et ne noa inducas in
tentationem. Sed libera nos
a malo. Amen.
noster.
Our Father, who art in
heaven. Hallowed be thy
name. Thy kingdom come,
lliy will be done on earth as
It is m heaven. Give us this
day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as
we forgive them that tres-
pass against us. And lead
us not into temptation; but
dehver us^from evil. Amen.
^be MaxlH.
Ave, Maria, gratia plena •
Donimus tecum: benedicta
tu m mulieribus, et benedic-
tus fiuctus ventris tui, Jesus
bancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora
pro nobis peccatoj-ibus, nunc
et m hora mortis nostri©
Amen.
Hail, Mary, full of grace
the Lord is with the^ :
Blessed art thou among avo-'
men, and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus. Holy
Mary, Mother of God, pray
for us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death. Amen.
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Ctetio fit Bcum.
Orkdo in Deum, Patrtim
oinnipo^?ntem, Creatorem
cceli et terras. Et in Josum
Christum, Filiuni ejus inii-
cuni, Dominum nostrum ; qui
conoeptus est de Spiritu
Sancto, natus ex Maria Vir-
gine, passus sub Pontic) Pila-
to, crucifixus, mortuus, et
sepultus ; (Jescendit ad in-
feros ; tertia die resurrexit a^
niortuis; ascendit ad cceIos,
eedct ad dexteram Dei Pa-
tris omnipoteutis ; intie ven-
turus est judicare vivos et
inortuos. Credo in Spiritum
Sanctum, sanctam Eeclesiam
Catholicam, Sanctorum com-
nuHiionem, remissionera pec-
catorum, carnis resurrectio-
nem, vitara aster nam. Amen.
I BELIEVE in Q^d, the
Father Ahnighty, Creator of
heaven and earth. And in
Jesus Christ, his only Sun,
our Lord; wU) was conceiv-
ed by the Holy Ghost, born
of the Vir<;in Mary, suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was
cruciiied, dead, and buried;
he descended into liell ; tiie
third day he rose a^'ain from
the dead ; he ascentled into
heaven, and sitteth at the
rif^ht hand of God, the Fatiier
Alnu'ghty ; from thence he
shall come to judge tlie iivhig
and tlie dead. I believe in
the Holy Ghost, the holy
Catholic Church, the com
m union of Saints, the for-
giveness of sins, tlie resur-
rection of the body, and the
life everlasting. Amen
<!i:oHflLteor.
R. CoNKiTEOR Deo omnipo-
tenti, beatie Mari«) acmpei
Vii'^ini, beato Michaeli Areh-
angulo, beato Joanui Baptis-
ta;, Sanctis Apostolis Petro et
Paido, omnibus Sanctis, et ti-
ll, Pater, quia peccavi nimis,
C),u;itatione, verbo, et opere,
n.eii culpa, nmH culpa, meit
maximft, culp.t. Ideo precor
beatam Mariam semper Vir-
ginem, beatum Michaelera
Archangehmi, beatum Joan-
acni Baptiotani, sanctos Apus-
R. I coM'Ess to Alniigljty
God, to blessed Mary ever
Virgin, to blessed MiclcieJ thu
Archangel, to blessed John
Baptist, to the holy Ajjostlca
Peter and Paul, "to ai) the
saints, and to you, Fatlicr,
that I have sinned exceeding-
ly in thought, word, and det^d,
tln-ough my fault, through my
fault, through my most griev-
ous fiiult. Therefore I be-
seech the blessed Mary e\ei
Virgin, blessed Michael tb#i
tolws Petrum et Panluni, nm-
nos sunctos, et te, Pator, orurc
pro me ad Doininuni Deutn
nostrum.
P. Misereatur vestri omni-
potons Dous, et, dimissis pec-
cutis vostri.s, perducut vos ad
»^itam ajternam.
It. Amen.
P. Indul^rentiahi, absolii-
tioiKMi), et remissionem pec-
oatorum no.stroruin, tribuat
nobis omnipotens et miseri-
cors Dominua.
11. Amen.
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Archangel, blessed Jolin Bap-
tist the holy Apostles Peter
and Paul, and ail the sninta,
and you, Father, to pray to
our Lord God for uie.
P. May Aln)ighty God be
nierciful unto you, and, for-
giving you your sins, bring
.>ou to life everlasting.
R. Amen.
P-May the Almighty and
merciful Lord gnmt us par-
don, absolution, and remission
01 our sins.
a. Amen.
- principio, et nunc et sem- h">V Gltt A^'".' *" '^'
per et m saroula sa^culorum. the bc4 m t. it ""''' ''!
Amen. ucgmnmg, is now, and
ever shall be, world without
• end. Amen,
Salbe jKeflfna.
ric'rT«: '"''''"'• "■"*' "--^ f H.„, holy Que™, Mother
Vita, dulcedo, ot spes „os- oTrl/e, our sweotnesa.
id onr lif^nn r.11 i,„:i ^
tra, salve.
-.,.A;i <^« olamamus, exules
lilu Hevae ;
Ad te suspiramus, gemen
;a fit flpnfoa I'r. k„„ 1
marura valle •>^" f "" 'n™™ng in this vale of
17. • • . tears.
marum valle.
Eia ergo, Advocata nostra.
Illos tuos misei-icordes ocu-
los a(hnos converte ;
Et Jesum, benedictum fruc-
ixm, veutrls tui
, «v». one
and our hope, all hail.
• J" *^e« we cry, poor ban-
ished sons of Eve ;
Jo thee we sigii, weepng
tears.
Therefore, our Advo-
cate.
Turn thou on us those mer-
ciful eyes of thine ;
And afior *^J'' •!
...vcr inia OUT exiJa
snow us ^
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Nobis post hic exilium os-
teiide,
O clt'inens, pia, O dulcis
Virjio Miiriii.
\'. Oia pro nobis, sancta
D( i (rciKitrix.
R. Ut iligni efficiainur pro-
luissionibus Cliristi.
The blessed fruit of thy
\» omb, Jksu8,
O merciful, kind, sweet
Virgin Mary.
V. Pray for us, holy
Mother of (Jod.
R. That we may be made
worthy of the jiromisses
Clirist.
iHemorare.
Memorakk, O piissima Vir-
go Maria, non esse auditutu
a s.'uculo, quemqiiam ad tua
currentem piitsidia, tua iui-
ploranteiu auxilia, tua ]>f ten-
tem sutfragia, esse derelic-
tum. Ego, tali aniuiatus
coi.tidentia, ad to, Virgo vir-
giim.n. Mater, curro. Ad te
vciiio; coram t,e gemens pec-
cator assisto. Noli, Mater
Verbi, verba mca dcspicere.
Bed audi nropitia et exaudi.
Amen.
• ritro you may make you/ re-
Rkmkmbkk, u most gra
cious Virgin Mary. that never
was it known, tliat any one
who Ihid to thy protection,
implored tliy help, and sought
thy interc(;ssi()n, was left x\n-
aiiled. Inspired witii this
confidence, I fly unto th(;e,
Virgin of virgins, my Mo-
ther. To thee I come •, be-
fore thee T stand, HJnful and
sorrowful* O Mother of
the Word Uncarnate, despise
not my petitions, but in thy
me"cy heai* and answer me.
Am*.',
ff»
Inetrnrtiona anh JOtmiom for illorninfl.
A, soon „, ,o„ „w„ko, make the ai«„ .J. „r .h„ ,„„.
G orT be" t'o M " «""'*"■•, "'"' •'«'' -««t«d me
^^ y be to the Holy Ghost, who Imth sanctified
On min^. from your bed, say,
MayhfbC;:L:";:r/o:::^.r::;;^
mo to everlasting life. Amen '"""S
Cptti&tL<^:^j^Hrrr^
;.~&!T:nfi%H-'™- ° »y your .orni,^.
It IS well or ill performHo w 1 h I \ ^^^^^drng as
clay ; ami our lifers mXu;' f duv« % 7"'*'^ t ^''« '
your prayers, theref<,re, rZl^t vourilf "'"Z^" ^''^''"
your mind. Think who von 7.V >^« "«elf, and compose
you are about to adTro J " T'L?^ ""^^^ ^« ^^ ^f^<"n
sc-lf with those senSmei^ ^f huminfr^"'' *" "^"*^« ^^"^
Avhich become you on such on n^-"^' '"^^'^''^^"ce, and awe,
Then kneeling. irAntrnd^'r"' f ^ ^^ «"^^^ ^ *'"'«
°iSf-rd£~=o..o„.t..
f»«.on „r „„ ,ins, re«,lutio„-of Imo'X.SrSaln"'^
60
PRIVATE PRAYEIS.
cirselves to GoiTs service, prayers for pardon and grace,
and prayers in behalf of others, Ac.
All forms of prayer are composed, more or less, of these
parts, though not always in the same order. Each parson
18 at liberty to ])\eme himself both as to the form and '
arrangement of his prayers. Some forms are useful if not
necessary for all. We nhall give several of those form*
which have been most approved, and are most used, to
suit the different tastes of different minds, and to afford
to all the advantages of occasional variety. A greater
variety may be gained by adding at choice one or more
of the " Occasional Prayers."
IWorntnfl Stager.
Make the sign of the cross ; saying,
In the name of the«-f- Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity now
and forever. Amen.
Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of thy faithful,
and kindle in them the fire of thy love.
Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created,
and thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
O God, who hast taught the hearts of the faith-
ful by the light of thy Holy Spirit ; grant us, by
the same Spirit, to have a right judgment in all
things, and evermore to rejoice in his consolation,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
1. An Act of Faith in the Presence of God.
my God ! I firmly believe that thou art here
present, and perfectly seest me, and observest all
my actions, all my thoughts, and the most secret
motions of my heart. 1 acknowledge that I am
MORNING. g.
not worthy to olme into thy presence r-.r f. vr.
my eyes unto thee, because f We s'ooL ^^ ^ "J
against thee. But thy goodness «nd 1 '•''"'^
me to come unto thee aS L fu ""T^ ^"^'^«
thy Holy Spirit imulnn-^.^' therefore, with
ought. ^ ^ ' ""^ ^""'^ "^^ '° P'-ay to thee as I
Our Father, cfec. Hail, Mary, &c. I believe, cfeo.
2. An Act of Adoration and Thanksgiving
profound hu^mllit "l Pr fsra d". 7"',;;''^ ""^'
give thee thanks for all tl,» h! «. *"^ ""'«• ""^
conferred upon me tL A. ?^" '''"•='> "'<»' >>■■«"
of nothing, Cade mlAll'l,-'" "''"''.•''^ ™« ""'
likeness, fede™Zd me w h he"*;;"" '"'tF """
thy Son, and sanctified me with thv T?' « '""'^ "'
thank thoe that thou bos? pJIh ^ °'^ ®P'"'- '
assisted me by thy 'mce so nf^ '"^^^ ^-'^^ F""^^^^^^^
thy sacrament^, bc-n! tith mf • "f-""^'"'^ ™« '»
watched over me 8^*)! '"7,"'S'"»t,tude so long.
ed me, notwiferanLXf^ Zl'^T ■ "''"'■
thiness, with the contim^.e „f ^f """'.'" ""^°'-
tection • and for ,, ™t"]»ance of thy gracious pro-
I owe t'oX u„d e.td'br?''''''.'""'"'"?^ -^i-'h
-norning, /thank tW fZ^^'- ^^'-^^-'^ly this
during Ihe niW t Ll, 7 "T'"? P'''^^"^^ "o
to the\eginnf„g^7t: .tXT^rorf '^
good art thou unto me I wZ' r„, ^ t ' ''""^
unto thee for all that tho„ i? . f ™ """ ^ ""'''«
will bless thy howiiira rse:i"''r°r/ 1
'he uays of my life. Bless'tt,: r™.,'"^"' '™'y
my lite. Bless the Lord,
6
my soul,
■m:
62
PRIVATE PRATER8.
and let all that is within me praise his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all that
he hath done for thee.
Here call to mind the hief sins of your past life, and mak«
resolutions against the t( mptations and dangerous occa
sions yjou may probably meet with this day
3 An Act of Contrition, with good Resolutions.
my God, liow little have I served thee in time
past ! how greatly ha\ 3 I sinned against thee ! I
acknowledge niy iniquity, and my sin is always be-
fore me. But I repenl, Lord, I repent. I am
heartily sorry that I have lost that time in offending
thee which thou gavest me to be employed in thy
service, in advancing the good of my own soul, and
obtaining * everlasting life. I detest all the sins
which I have committed against thy divine Majesty,
and I resolve never to commit them any more.
I am sorry, above all things, that I have offended
thee, because thou art infinitely good, and sin is in-
finitely displeasing to thee. 1 love thee with my
whole heart, — at least 1 desire so to do , and I firm-
ly purpose, by the help of thy grace, to serve thee
more faithfully for the time to come.
Receive, I beseech thee, tlie offering I now make
to thee of the remainder of my life. I renew the
vows and promises made in my baptism. 1 re-
nounce the devil, and all his works ; the world, and
all its pomps. I now begin, and will endeavor to
spend this day according to thy holy will, perform-
ing all my actions so that they may be pleasing unto
thee. I will take particular care '.o avoid the fail-
liigD I am so apt to conjmit. Bn{ to exercisp. th(>
orpiep
MORNING. -_
. 03
4. iln Oblation.
;"/ benefits, ■„ satisfLc^o; or't^rS t"" ;"
tmn the assistance ol tliv smce .h^?' ■'"■
to the end in don,,, chy\„Yv will I P''^ «'"'g
enjoy thee forever i'n tl^ Sy '"' ^ ""y '""^ '''«'
5. A Pelilion.
aJt'no'^oT''i°..?;l''°^r'' ^""^ --^'^ I
fully to e„n/p,p .iu;':hU" .of^^:.e::,in?i:r 't-
lighten my understandincr with a iv„l, f ",t "'
«P my will to a firm hope and Infl ^ f' "'• ,''""*''
a.de„t charity. Streng^Cn mj i^;' i::^* ''"
the corruption of my heart; granrtharnl ''^"'
;uretfSir:£^
V. Unto thee, Lord T Imva i,-f+^j
^. And eari; in the morJn "^ "^ "^ '"''<'*•
come before thee. ^ "^ '"•''^'" «'>""
fi ThlT ""'"•'' ""Tf ^"^'' ^i'h 'hy praises
long- o/^hj ^gr^S^ °^ '"^ ^'-^- -'' ^" the ?«;•
K Turn awiiy thy face, Lord, from my sins.
64 PRIVATE PRAYERS.
Ji, And bl»)t out all my iniquities.
V. Create in me a clean heart, Gcd.
R., And renew a right spirit within me.
V. Cast me not away from thy presence.
R. And take not thy Holy Spirit from me.
V. Restore urto me the joy of thy salvation.
R. And strengthen me v/ith a perfect spirit.
V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
11. Who hath made heaven and earth.
V. Vouchsafe, Lord, this day,
R. To keep us without sin.
V. Have mercy upon us, Lord.
R. Have mercy upon us.
V. Let thy mercy be upon us, Lord.
R. As we have put our trust in thee.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
A Collect.
Lord God Almighty, who hast safely brought
me to the beginning of this day, defend me in the
same by thy mighty power; that this day I may fall
into no sin, but that my words may always proceed,
and my thoughts and actions be directed, to the
performance of thy justice, through our Lord Jesus
Christ thy Son, who liveth and reigneth -vith thee
in the unity of the Holy Ghost, Gcd, forever and
ever. Amen.
O Lord God, King of heaven and earth, vf uch-
safe this day to direct and sanctify, to rule and gov-
ern, our hearts and bodies, our thoughts, words,
and deeds, in thy law, and in the works of thy com-
mandments ; that henceforth \nd forever, O Saviour
o» vxi£ worxd, YtTc may be prDtcctcd and saved,
MORNING.
65
dians ; give ear to hi «. 'r-^^ ?"S'^'^ '^°'- <>">• gi^r-
fl'ay be added to he rt 'LC»h "f' '"f, """ ^«
Amen. •" • "' lumoer for all eternity.
May the blessed Virgin Mnrv «jt t i.
evil, aL briW „s o lifr'e'i ^''''''' "^ fr°'" ««
souls of the faUhwl'Srted tC'^i l""* "^^ ">«
God, rest in peace TmeL ^^ ""* "'*'''=y ''^
A SECOND POEM OF MOBNINO PBArtu.
-. and confir^'^Tn'^i*, J 'd'wCrth"V™'''«i
forever ; and after this short and m scTib e ""^
oyes, that I n^lfy L er sLr "'''V '"^'S^''" ""7
Ihc deceits of The eneml ^ ""' '"'' "' '^"^ '™«
should prevail ^i:rr' "' "^ °"" ^'"^P'^--'
wuraes into thi« world • t^\^r.^f ,, ","^1 ' -^ ""^ ''"'^^
world , disH all clouds of ignorance.
66
PRIVATE ;?KAYERS.
and give me a r.^ht understanding, that in thee, and
through thee, X may see and know the Father ;
whom to know is to hve ; and to serve, is to reign
forever.
God the Holy Ghost, who i'lflamest the wills
of all those in whom thou vouchsafest to dwell Jvith
heavenly affection ; pour into my mind the gifts of
holy charity, that, despising all vain and transi*
tory things, I may, with a continual desire, long
for the true and everlasting joys of thy heavenly
kingdom.
holy Trinity, one God, defend me this day from
the deceits and temptations of the devil, keep me
from all sin, and presei've me from sudden and un-
provided death. Raise up, God, my body from
sleep and drowsiness, and my soul from sin, that I
may praise and glorify thy holy name, to whom be-
longs all benediction, and honor, and wisdom, and
thanksjjivinLC, now and forever. Amen.
In the name of the Father, <fec.
Blessed be tlie holy and undivided, (fee.
Our Father, &c. Hail Mary, (fee. I believe, (fee.
1 confess to Almighty God, to the blessed Mary
ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to
blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter
and Paul, and to all the saints, that I have sinred
exceedingly, in thought, word, and deed, through
my fault, through my fault, through my most griev-
ous fault. Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary
ever Vir";in, blessed Michael the Archanwl blessed
John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul,
and all the saints, to pi-ay to the Lord our God for me.
May Almighty God have mercy on me, forgive
me my sins, and brino- me to life e ferlasting. Amen,
r
HORNINS.
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May Ihe Almighty and merciful Lord grant me
Om-don, absolufon, and remission of alfmy li!;!!
Lord God Almighty, who hast safely brou<rht
me to the beginning of this day, defend meTn the
same by thy mighty power; tlmt this d^I may
fall nto no sm, but that my words may alwU nr7
ceed, and my thoughts and actions b^ dWeZIZ
the performance of thy justice, through o, r Lo d
Jesus Clmst thy Son, who liveth and Teigneth wi h
anreVV'^Zr ''" ""'^ «"-'' «"'•' ^~
my^lZf /nTr' ^T"' ^"""^ f">™t' °P«n thou
^L„ 1-?^ iT'-*" P™'*'' ''"d !?lorify thy holv
m,me which ,s blessed above all naSies ; purL mv
soul from all ev,l and peryerse though s^ha[ my
nmd may eontmually meditate on thee my "ns
U ru^t^hr' 7 ''" S'°"fy thee. And beL Je
li.ough thy goodness alone, I have been created
to the pra,se and glory of thy holy name, gmnt f
and etlJlT' *'"' ^ ""J ff^'fully '.serve thfe kL,
and eteinaliy moice w.tl, thee hereafter; who, with
the Father and tl,e Holy Ghost, livcst and reig es
one God, world without end. Amen.
Almighty God, who, dwelling i„ the hin-hest
en eaith, I humbly adore thy sacred Majesly and
witl, a the powers of my soul e.xalt and p -2; by
name for the mfinite blessings thou hast'^.o freeh^
bestowed on me ; for electin| me i„ thy lovo a ^J
creatmg me in thy own ima|e ; for rode,™ m/me
by thy Son, and sanctifvin.r me wi.i, ,1,- p, . "^. ""
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PllIVATE PRAYERS.
for preserving me in all the chances and accidents
ot this life, and raising up my thoughts to the hope
ot a better ; and particularly this morning, that thou
hast protected me from the dangers of the night
and hast brought me safely to the beginning of this
day. Continue, Lord, thy mercy to me ; and as
thou hast awakened my body from sleep, so raise
my soul from sin, that I may walk soberly and
chastely, as in the day, in all holy obedience before
thy face.
Deliver me, merciful God, from the evils of this
day, and guide my feet in the way of peace, strenrrth-
en ray resolution to embrace with gladness all op-
portunities of doing good, and carefully to avoid alj
occasions of sin, especially those which I have found,
by experience, to be most dangerous to my soul •
and when, through frailty, I forget thee, do thou'
m thy mercy, remember me ; that as I often fall by
the evil propensity of my nature, I may always rise
again by the assistance of thy grace. Make me dili-
gent m the duties of my calling and station, and
not too solicitous about the things of this life • but
in all the miseries and crosses of the world, abso-
lutely to submit to thy divine pleasure, and wholly
to rely on thy merciful providence. Let thy bless-
ings be upon my actions, and thy grace direct my
intentions ; that the whole course of my life and
the pniici])al design of my hoart, may always'tend
to the advancement of thy glory, the good of others,
and the eternal salvation of my own soul, throuirh
Josus Christ our Lord and only Saviour, who with
thee and the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth ever
one God, world without end. Amen.
MORNING.
69
Give me grace, Lord, to do what thou com
mandest, and command what thou pleasest
4;™Twrru;t;r'^' '"- p------
me under thy protection this dayf ' '''''*
mnXol^°^''^'' "'•' "y g-'^dian, enlighten,
guard, duect, and govern me, who have been com
And ye, holy saints (N. N.), my chosen Tn'd
an/praise him l-e^eT and irfclSfy oT 'b?
hold h,s face for all eternity. Amen. ^ ' ^''
Ihe blessmg of God Almighty, the Father qr,n
A THIRD FORM OF MORNING PRAYEil.
1. An Act of Adoration.
and^ei^i^h'lT//"""''^''''? ^"^^ Lord of heaven
and earth behold I, a poor worm of the earth and
a most miserable sinner, presume to a^pem before
tl.ee, and speak to thee, the Holy of Holies and th!
now t\t% ''°"' """""''y '°'-<'^ ■> but assist me
and'^flfe l"!pf47''"^f "g "y^^'f tby creature.
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dependence on thee, — I desire to praise and glorify
thee, and to pay thee the best homage i am able,
in union with that which is paid to thee by all that
fear thee and love thee upon earth, and by all the
blessed angels and saints in heaven, and by thy Son
my Saviour Jesus Christ in his humanity.' I adore
thy sovereign Majesty, prostrate in soul and body
before thee. I ofier up myself, and all thai i have
or am, to thee ns to my first beginning ; and I
aspire to thee as my last end, with whom I hope to
live forever.
2. An Act of TJupik^frhifi^,
I give thee thanks, from the bctlom of my heart,
for all thy benefits ; for haviiig ttjought of me from
sli eternity ; for having made me out of nothing,
preserved me from innumerable evils, borne with me
so long in my sins, when there was but a hair's-
breadth bet <ixt my soul and hell ; redeemed me by
the death ano' passion of thy only Son ; called -me
to the true Church, in preference to millions of
others ; so often admitted me to thy sacraments ;
favored me with thy giaces and inspirations ;
watched over me night and day ; appointed thy an-
gels to guard me, and prepared a happy eteniity
for me. I thank thee especially this morning for
having preserved me in the past night, and brought
me safely to the beginning pf the day. For these
and all thy other blessings bestowed upon me, a most
unworthy sinner, and upon thy whole Church, and
every member thereof, whether triumphant in
heaven, suffering in purgatory, or militant on earth,
and especially those bestowed on our head, Jesus
Christ; and for thy own great glorx .laanifested in
MORNING,
I'C creation and redemption of the world T „•
he': most hurnble and hearty ^i^--^' - • ^ ^'"^-^
t]
the': most humble and heartv thnr^h^ '• • ^ ^l''*^
a.e thanksgiving of the stt'Lo,^" J^^"^ crL':;'"
•^ou ; and of tl,v „hole Church in hea^ a,ld':l't;.^
3. An Act of ContrUion.
What a wretched return havp T i^.m *
thee, niv God for m fi. ' itherto made to
greater than my iniuuS .o . ^^ """"y '^
-eturn to thee L T p"'d " '^ir^r^J^ '■?
most humbly beo- nardnn fr^r tu^ n , -^ '*"^ » ^
i 'sire bv Tw '^ """"''' ""-l h-^ble h«,rt.
J .1 .sire, by hy grace, to. make satisfaction for mv
^.J. by worthy fruits of penance ; and I wlV^,,,!!!
-eep. uom u,y hands whatever pains, Crosse..''^;
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PRIVATE PRAYEKS.
Bufferings I shsill meet with during the remainder of
my life, or at my death, as just punishments of my
iniquities, begging that they may be united to the
surferings and death of my Redeemer, and sancti-
fied by his passion, in which is all my hope for
mercy, grace, and salvation.
A. An Oblation.
I desire to spend this day in thy divine service ;
and therefore I now offer up to thee all my
thoughts, words, and actions, that they may be all
consecrated to thee by a pure intention of thy
greater glory, in union with that pure intention with
which our Lord Jesus Christ performed all his ac-
tions in his mortal life. 1 beg that my whole soul,
with all its powers, may be ever thine ; that ir/
memory may be always recollected in thee, that my
understanding may always be enlightened by thy
truth, and my will always inflamed by thy love.
5. Resolutions and Petitions for Grace.
I humbly beg thy grace, through the death and
passion of Jesus Christ, that I may not fall into
any sin this day, and especially that I may be pre-
served from those faults to which I am most subject.
I resolve to renounce them, O my God, now and
forever ; and, to the best of my power, to fly all
dangerous occasions, and to resist the first motion
towards them. But of myself I can do nothing,
and therefore my whole trust and confidence are in
thy power, goodness, and mercy, arid in the assist-
ance of thy divine grace.- Oh, look upon me, dear
Lord, or, like another Judas, I shall betray thee this
uay. Or, rather let me die than be so miserable.
MORNINO.
75
and tru h by WthL::": 'T *'' '■'"^ '" «?«'
late my conduct^o^Vne^h'boirT,!" ■'"*•"'•
carry me safe through all diS ' ^"""''« '"
and temperance to restrain 1 i "'n ''™S'="'
pleasures and passion, ?»! i ^''°'"."" "nl""ful
humble of hearrrd'tit; 2X^:^7^'^
up my cross and follow thee^ 2d „ "n /•" "''"
know and to do thy holy will; " """8* '^ ,
6. Intercession.
member; give her safntf ^he '^hfTf Wshn"" '"T
^hX^JST^^rpK K^^ ^^^^^^'^^^"^
and abuses; ionvml "'L'tT"''- ''^'"''- «n-ors.
perseverance to I' that ^re i''",!."^ '° *"•*= 8"'"'
pmyers and good works I H ^ ^^J' '" ""^"^
ted ; let thy rS iZw • ^'"'f '° ''« ^^^O"'*-
elergv and reSus '^nH T" ""1 ?'<"«<=' "" the
throUut^^rid ■ii^^^i^i.Ttr^^^^^
and pri,C and on r*"'^ ■" "" ^''"^"■'"' W"?*
and reverence L Church i„ ""'' '^"* "''«'
nation, and remov^e from „, ^ "'^'"^ °" ''>»
our manifold sins have deserved ™H 1"°"^ "l^"^
wandering steos to l'^^'"'^'^- ana brmg back our
Have mercy on mv In ^T "! P^'"'^ ^"'1 truth.
benefactorsTanS on^fl thos^ /''"'r^' ''™"'''' «»«'
B--..,.... ,, '. ," •'" those for whom T »m ~„..-
i uouiia to pray, or who have desired my
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PniVATK PRAYERS
prayers ; on my superiors ; on all tho«5«^ yho are
under my charge ; on all those who ' ' " in-
jured, or to wliom I have given s<m i i ', uy word,
action, or bad example. Have mv.i-^.y also upon my
enemies ; forgive them their sins, and fill both their
hearts and mine with thy charity. Comfort ali
those who are in affliction, sickness, or pain ; assist •^^'
:that are in slavery or capti\ity ; defend all that aie
under temptation, and grant a happy passage to all
that are in their agony ; grant to us all relief m our
respective necessities, the remission of all our sins,
the "-race of final perse-crance, and life everlasting.
Kenrember also, Lord, all the faithful departed
that have slept in thy faith and in thy grace, and
especially those whom I am more particularly bound
or accustomed to pray for; deliver them from all
their pains, and grant them rest, light, and peace
everlasting, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
7. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
blessed Virgin Mary, unspotted Mother of my
God and Saviour Jesus Christ, be thou a mother
to me, since thy adorable Son has been pleased U
call us all his brethren, and to recoir end is all ^
thee, in the person of his beloved ciisciple. Take
me and mine under thy holy protection, and con-
tinually represent to the eternal Fathar, in our be
half, the merits of the death and passion of thy Son
our Saviour.
8. Prayer to all Saints and Angels.
all ye glorious angels and saints, and you in
particular, my holy patrons, N. and N., happy citi-
zens of the heavenly Sion, pray for us poor siuidren
/
mohning.
7fl
1
of Eve, to our common Lord, by the merits of our
common Mediator, that we may evor love him and
serve him here, till we come with you to love,
praise, and enjoj' him for all eternity.
9. Prayer to your Guardian Angel.
Angel of God, who art my guardian, enlighten,
guard, direct, and gcvern me, who have been com-
mitted to thee by the supernal clemency. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, (fee.
LITANY OF THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS.*
Kyrie '>leison.
Kyi lo eieison.
Christe eieison.
Christe elewt>'
Kyrie eieison.
Kyrie eleisoiu
Christe iiudi nos.
Christe exaudi nos.
Pater de coelis Deus,
Fill Redemptor mundi
Deus,
Spiri^us Sancte Deus,
Surv'ta Trinitas, unus
Deus,
Jesu, Fill 1 i vivi,
Tesu, JSplen J >r Patris,
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O
Lord have mercy.
Lord haie mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Chriai have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
Lmf have mercy.
C, ' ht .r us.
Chi I. gracixifudy hear us.
God the i .. i her of l\jBaven,
God the Soil, Redeemer tr)
of the world, I
God the Holy Ghos^ a
Holy Trinity, one God, |
••«
Jesus Son of the livi^^g §
God, ^
Je«u8, Splendor of the
Father,
' This Litany is taken, word *or word, from he .ktest editions of the
Paradii^us ^nima and the Calesie Pa.rnetum, m which latter i niial it
■ deciat<^u io have beeu iniitilgeuced hy to^a aexias V., July li ^^-
"' '■
1 '
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PRIVATE PRATIES.
JcbU, Candor lucis 8d-
ternas,
Jesu, Rex glorias,
Jesu, Sol justitise,
Jesu, Fill MaricB Virgi-
nis,
Jesu, admirabilis,
Jesu, Deus fortis,
Jesu, Pater futuri sjbcuH,
Jesu, roagni consilii An-
gele,
Jesu, potentissime,
Jesu, patientissime,
Jesu, obedient issiine,
Jesu, mitia et humilis
corde,
Jesu, Amator castitatis,
Jesu, Amor noster,
Jesu, Deus pacis,
Jesu, Auctor vitne,
Jesu, Exemplar virtu-
tum,
Jesu, Zelator animarum,
Jesu, Deus noster,
Jesu, Refugium nostrum,
Jesu, Pater pauperum,
Jesu, Tliesaurus fidelium,
Jesu, Bone Pastor,
Jesu, Lux vera,
Jesu, Sapientia iEterna,
Jesu, Bonitas infinita,
Josu, Via et Vita nostra,
Co
JesuH, Brightness of tter.
nal light,
Jesus, King of glory,
Jesus, the Sun of justice,
Jesus, Son of t' > Virgin
Mary,
Jesus, most admirable,
Jesus, tlie miglity God,
Jesus, the Father of the
w rid to come,
Jesus, the Angel of great
counsel,
Jesus, most powerful,
Jesus, most patient,
Jesus, most obeident,
Jesus, meek and humble
of heart,
Jesus, Lover of chastity,
Jesus, our Beloved, ^
Jesus, the God of peace, '«
Jesus, the Author of life, |
Jesus, the example of all g
virtues,
Jesus, the zealous Lover
' of souls,
Jesus, our God,
Jesus, our Refuge,
Jesus, the Father of the
poor,
Jesus, the Treasure of
the faithful,
Jesus, the Good Shep-
herd,
Jesus, the true Light,
Jesus, the Eternal Wis-
dom,
Jesus, infinite Goodness,
Jesus, our Way and our
Life,
MOBNINO.
JeHu, Gaudiuir. Angelo-
ruin,
Jesu, Magistcr Apo^tol-
oriiin,
Jesu, Doctor Evangcliat-
uniin,
Jesu, Fortitude Marty-
rum,
Jesu, Lumen Confesso-
ruin,
Jeau, Puritas Virginum,
Jesu, Corona Sanctorum
omnium,
Propitiua esto.
Parce nobis^ Jesu,
Pn»pitius esto.
Exaudi 710S, Jesu.
Ab oniiii peecato,
Ab ira tua,
Ab insidiis diaboli,
A spiritu fornicationis,
A morte perpetua,
Aiiegltictu inspiration urn
tuarum,
Per mysterium sanctse
Inciirnationis ^ute,
Per Nalivitutom tuam,
Per Infantiam tuam,
i'er diviniasiiuam Vitam
tuam.
Per Labores tuos,
Per Agoniam et Passion-
em tuam,
Per Crueem et Derelicti-
oncm tuam,
o
Jesus, tlie Joy of Angels,
Jesus, the Master of Uio
Apostles,
Jesus, the Teacher of the
^ Kvangelists,
5^ Jesus, the Strength of
5 Martyrs, ^
;5 Jesus, the Liglit of Con-
I fessors,
g: Jesus, the Purity of Vir-
• gins,
Jesus, the Crown of all
Saints,
Be merciful.
Spare us, O Jesus.
Be merciful.
Graciously hear ws, O
Jesus.
From all sin,
From thy wrath.
From the snares of the
devil,
From the spirit of for-
nication.
From everlasting death.
From neglect of thy in-
spirations,
Tln-ough the mystery of
thy holy Incarnulion,
llirough thy Nativity,
Through thine Ijifancy,
Through tliy most divine
Life,
Through thy Labors,
Through thine Agony
and Passion,
Through thy Cross and
J^ereiiction,
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TRIVATE PRAYERS.
r
^
Per Lttiiguorcs tuos,
Per Mortem ot Scpultn-
rnii) til am,
Per KeHUiTeetioucm tu-
tiin,
Pit AHccnsionoin tuam,
Per Caiuliii tun,
Per (iloriam tuum,
AgniiH IM,<|ui tollispec-
cutii xnuiuli,
Parcc vnhis, Jesiu
AiJ^iMiM Dei, qui tollia pec-
catu tiituuli,
llxauiJi 7/05, Jesii.
A^iiiiM 1 Vi, (|ui tollis pcc-
eatu muiidi,
Miserere nobis j Jesu.
JcMii, audi no».
Jt'sUf ex audi nos,
V, Confitebimur tibi,
HtMIH.
R. Et invocabimus No-
mcii tuum.
Oremus.
Domine Jesu Chriatc, qui
dixiHti, "Petite, et aocipie-
tin; quicrite, et inveni(ti8;
pulsate, et nperietur vobis ;"
qua^Kumu.H. da uobin poton-
tibuK divini.-*Himi tui anions
affeetum, lit te toto corde,
ore et opere diligamua, et a
^
S-
Tliroujfh thj WearincsH
and FaintnesH,
Throujrb thy Death and
Burial,
Through thy Resurrec-
tion,
Through thine Aseen- ^
sion, g
Through thy Joys,
Through thy Glory,
Lamb of Cod, who takost
away the sins of the
world,
Spare, vs, O Jesus.
L:unb of God, who takcst
away the sins of the
world,
G ncionsly hear vs, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who lakest
away the sins of the
world,
Hare mercy on us, O Jesus.
Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, graciously hear us.
V. We will praise thee,
O God.
R. And wo will call upon
thy name.
Let us pray.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who
hnst said, "Ask, and ye shah
receive ; seek, and ye shall
find ; knock, and it siinll bo
opened unto you;" grant,
we beseech thee, to us who
ask the gift of thy divine
love, that we may love thee
MORNIlfO.
tua nunqimm laudo cesBe- with our uholc heart, in
word and work, and never
cenHo from showing forth
JUJL (J itaionis niHtituiH. slruc,l<.,st in thv trno -nu]
Qui viviH et re^rnns Deus in solid love. W ^ 1 v 't ; d
s^'cuia sa3cuIorunK Au.on. rd,.u.t, God, Ibrever und
D(MH,qniunig(.nituniFi. Q God, who h-ist -m
»"» tuum c.M.HtiluiHti hu. pointed thncolJ;ttic^;
innn, ^rn.eri« Salvatoreni, v,t Lu the Savi ,u (^f-nu.nk d
tuK. pi()|)itiu8, ut ciijus he .should be c'ilh'd Jcsii^-
H^uict.nn Nomen veneranuir mercifully x'ra' thai we
1" terns, ejus quoque as- may enjoy Yn heaven the
e.irtii. Ihrough the same
our Lord. Ame.f.
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Vel,
Dens, qui j,Woriosissimum
Nomen Domini nostri Jesu
Christi, uninrcniti Fllli tui,
ft 'isti tidelibus tuis summo
BUI yit.-itis atfeetu amabile, et
niaiiirnis spiritibus tremen-
dum at(jue terribile; con-
cede propilius, ut omnes,
qui hoc nomen Jesu devote
"enerantur in terris, saiictaj
consolationis dulcodinem in
praisenti percipiant, et'in
Or,
O God, who hast m.-ide
the most jrlorious N.'ime of
our Lord Jesus Christ, thine
only-begotten Son, so love-
ly to thy faithful, that their
hearts jire ravished with de-
lij/ht, and so terrible to the
spirits of evil, that they
tremble before it: mercifully
grant, that all who devoutly
vener.ttc this nan)e Jesus on
earth, may experience the
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futiirogaiidium cxultjitionis,
et intcnniiiabilia jubiktionis
obiiiu'jitit in co-Uh. Per
cundeni Doininum noHtrum
Josnm Christuiu Filium
luuin, (jui tecum vivit et
ro^niiit ill unitate Spirituw
tSaiicti Dcu8, per omnia sffi-
cula sauculorum. Amen.
sweetnoHs of a holy conso-
lation in the present life, and
attain unto joys unspeak-
able, and never-endintr jrlorj
hereafterinlieaven.Tbrou^rh.
the same our Lord .lesua
Christ, thy Son, who liveth
and rei<,Mieth with thee, in
the unity of the Holy Ghost,
God, world without end.
Amen.
A DEVOUT RECOMMENDATION,
Which may he used every Morning, or at any other time. .
I ADOiiE and glorify thee, blessed Trinity, God
Ami^rhty, Father, Son. and Holy Ghost ; I otter
myself to thy divine Majesty, humbly beseeching
thee to take from me, and from all the taithtul,
whatever displeases thee, and to give us that which
is u-rateful in thy sight. Grant that we may here
do what thou commandest, and hereafter receive
what thou promisest.
To thee, Lord, I commend my soul and body
\mu wife and children, my father and another, my
brothers and sisters] ; all my relations, benefactors,
friends, and acquaintances ; all who have injured or
offended me ; and all whom I have in any way scan-
dalized, injured, or offended; all who have asked
my prayers, or for whom I am acci-^*omed or bound
to' pray ; supply all their uecessities, comiort an.*
MORNING.
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heT?™™'?/.'!"" "'^''" '""'^ '"'^ ^"""tions. deliver
spread of truth and .V| , '„ Ltl "" "T^-'T'."
ou. country, that thou rrS ^-.i, , J^yJ-/'-
"and-'gote "i'^ Cr^fr^r;/ '-'•
souls departed, re'st S pete. Are^'. ''" *° "'^
ili going forth.
»o .njustice .ay ru,e"o;er^;;;r-Mit^X't;
g2 PRIVATE PRAYERS.
walking in thy paihs, that my footsteps may not be
moved.
divine wisdom, the eternal ^vord of the Father
I humbly beseech thee, by thy grace to P^g^ry
i TrZ all wicked and -Ff Jf ^7;^:; t1
„V mouth may never open but to thy praise ana
honor, and to the benefit of others.
On going in^^ Church.
O Lord in the multitude of thy mercies, I will
ent^r^nto thy house, and worship thee m thy holy
temple, and praise thy name.
At taking Holy Water.
t n the 'snow. Create in me a clean heart. God.
and renew a right spirit withm me.
GRACE BEFORE MEAT,
rr T3 a:. Ttnmme V. Bless us, Lord,
J. irttdo^~ ^^^t^^rt
l^mSH^;rCh=l^toS through
SnumnLtrum. . Ch.st o. Lord.
B. Amen. •""
GRACE AFTER MEAT,
tibi ^ratias, We give thee thants,
almighty uoa, lor uii Mi;
A mmns
cmnipotens Deus, p-'
jQ, iOr ilil I njf
MORNING.
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rsis beneficiis tuis; benefits; who livest nnd
lino £\T ««^^ ^-« --»«-» ,^ --._._ _ •
reignest, world without
nnivc
qui vivis et regnas in sui-
rula soDculorum. Amen. end. Amen
Retnbuere dignere, Do- Vouchsafe, Lord to
mine, omnibus nobis b.,na render to all who do' u«
fr.cientibus propter nomen good for thy name's sake
tiium, vitam oeternam. hfe everlastincr. Amen
Amen. ° ^ujcu.
THE ANGELUS.
To be said Morning, Noon, and Night.
I. V, Angelas Domini I. Tlio
nuntiavit Mari^ Lord annourrced unto
i?^ Et concepit de Spi- Mary and she conceived
iituSancto., of the Holy Ghost.
Ave, Maria, gratia pie- Hail, Mary, full of
na Dominus tecum; be- grace, the Lord is with
nedicta tu mter mulieri- thee; blessed art thou
bus, et benedictus fruc- among women, and bless
tus ventris tui, Jesus, ed is the fruit of thy
fenncta Maria, mater Dei, womb, Jesus. Holy Mary
ora pro nobis peccatori- mother of God, pray iox
bus, nunc et in hora mor- us sinners, now and k the
tis nostras Amen hour of our death. Am- n.
11. F-.EcceancillaDo. XL Behold the hand-
angel of the
mini
R- Fiat mill! secun-
dum verbum tuum.
Ave, Maria, (fee.
ni. V. Ec Verbum
caro factum est.
R. Et habitavit in no- amonc? us.
^"^- Haii, Marir, Jcc.
maid of the Lord ; be it
done unto me accordintr
to thy word.
Hail, Mary, dc.
in. And' d - Word
was made flei ".; .uid dwelt
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PRIVATE PRAYERS.
Ave, Maria, <fec.
Gratiam tuam, quaesu-
mus, Domine, mentibus
nostris infunde, ut qui,
angelo nuntiante, Chris-
ti tilii tui incarnationem
cognovimus, per passio-
nem ejus et crucem ad
resurrectionisgloriam per-
ducamur ; per eumdem
Christum Dominum nos-
trum. Amen.
Pour forth, we beseech
thee, Lord, thy grace
into our hearts ; that we,
to whom the incarnation
of Christ thy Son was
made known by the mes-
sage of an angel, may, by
his passion and cross, be
brought to the glory of
his resurrection ; through
the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
-♦♦♦-
a^tjening |)ra||er0.
In the name of the + Fathe-r, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. , ^ . .
Blessed be the holy and undivided Trmity, now
and forever. Amen.
Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of thy faithful,
and kindle in them the fire of thy love.
Send forth thy Spirit, and they shall be created,
and thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Our Father, <fec.
Hail, Mary, <fec.
I believe, &c.
1. Place yourself in the Presence of God.
almighty and eternal God, whose majesty fill-
eth heaven and earth, 1 firmly believe that ihou art
EVENING.
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here present ; that thy adorable eye is on me • that
tmu telj p.esent m the very centre ofmy soul.
I desire to bow down all the powers of mv soul
to adore thee ; I desire to join m/ voice with aVthv
blessed angels and saints, !o pra4 Te and 1 ff^
tbee now and forever. S'""'7
2. Give Thanh.
fj t.l '''"^ *"''"'''• '■'•°'" ">« •'""om of my heart
for all thy merces and blessings bestowed upon me
nd upon thy whole Church r and particZlv for
those I have received from thee thU d<!y i„ thv
CMb, and favonng me with so many irraces nnd
mspn-ations, &c. [ff,re pame, and SL„n
Sod » n^erae,.] Oh, let me never mor. be un« ate
ful unto thee, my God, who art so .ovl Xl
cious unto me. ^ '"i" gM-
3. Ask for Light to discover your Siv.
And now, dear Lord, add this one bjcssmo. to
he rest : that I may clearly discover the sins ,^,ich
I fcive committed this day, by thought, word and
deed, or by any omission of any part'of my duty to
thee, to my neighbor, or to myself; that no mrt
of jny gmlt may be hidden from my own eyes. C
attest them as they ought to be detested. ^
4. Daily Examirmtion.
^elJSIeTUv^"^'^ your prayers, and other spiritual
exercises f Have you ne{,'lected them, or «lmrfe"-d *h^-'
^ or saia tiiem with hurry and indevotion? -""'^-'^ ^^'^"^
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PKtVATE PRAYERS.
Have yoii endeavored to live aa in God's presence this day,
and'triud in all thinyfa to please him? Have you been
iguiltv of murmuring or impatience under the will and ap-
pointments of God { Have you diligently performed all
your ordinary duties, without sloth, carelessness, or pro
crastination ?
Have you been gnilty of any act or word contrary to truth
honesty, or purity <
Have you given way to any evil temper — pride, passion,
vanity, envy, hatred, ttc. ? Have you spoken evil of any
one, or unnecessarily of other persona' faults ? Have you
striven agauist your besetting sins ? Have you carefully
avoided jJl dangerous occasions of sin ?
Are you endeavoring to make advances in the spiritual life,
— in iioliness, h)ve of God, and superiority to the world,
anil not only abstaining from actual sin ?
Are you using the necessary means of a holy life, — prayer,
nieditaiion, and tlie reading of the word of God and de-
vout books?
(Whenever you find that you have been gnilty of any ein,
note it, with its aggravating circumstances, in order to
make full confession 'of it when you next go to confession.)
Having carefully examined yourself, and called to mind
your faults, recollect the chief sins of your past life also,
and make an act of contrition for all.
6. An Act of Confrition,
Father of mercies! who desirest not the death
of sinners ; look upon me, a miserable sinner, accord-
ing to the multitude of thy mercies. I acknowledge
and confess, and am heartily sorry for all the sins
of my past life, and of this day in paiticular. I cast
myself at thy feet, and beseech thee to cover all my
sins with that infinite love with which thou hast
loved us from all eternity. I grieve from the bot-
tom of my heart that I have been so ungrateful to
thee for thv benefits, and have so often offended
thi
-> —J
O-aA an A rntT o.h.\of ""ood. Sr^auG m6-. I hft-
— t '-'^-t 1' ;i vt
Uii
m.^
EVENUfG.
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seech thee, by the death and love of Jesn^ Christ
I have this day, or heretofore, committed against
thee, my neighbor, or myself. ^
(Here you may say the 50th Psalm, or any other act of
penance.)
6. A Resolution of Amendment.
Almighty God! I firmly resolve, here in thy
presence, and before the whole company of heaven
to ive more exactly in conformity to thy will and
to the ru e of thy commandmentsf hereafter I r"
solve to keep a more strict watch over myself- to
d lioently o my dut.es ; and to avoid more carefully
all sm, and all temptations and occasions of sin
13ut without thy assistance, Lord, there is no
strength m man Thou, therefore, who makest me
to will that which IS good, give me also the power
to perform ,t. Give what thou commandest, and
command what thou wilt, that I may live soberly
righteously, and piously in this world, and praiJe
thee foi;ever with thy saints in the world to come
Despise not, Lord, my petitions, for thine in-
finite mercies sake, but accept this my evening sac-
ntice, anrf let it ascend as incense in thy si^^ht
farst, holy Virgin, mother of my God ; thou too,
mj an^rel guardian , and ye, my chosen patrons, K
samts, who praise God unceasingly, even while we
^eep ; take me under your protection, and commend
— ^^ „„„^ ^.^^j^ ^ jjj^^ j.^ protected from all the
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PRIVATE IRAYERS.
snares of c ur enemies, who ave eve/ ready U> hurt
us while we sleep.
7. Intercession.
O Lord God, grant us an increase of faith, hope,
and charity. Root out from among us all sin and
vice, infidelity, dissensions, and erroneous opinions.
Reprov^, the wandering ; correct the unbelieving ;
show to all in schism the light of thy grace, and re-
store them to the unity of thy Church. Preserve
the pastors and rulers of thy Church, and all kings,
princes, and rulers in the same, from all adversities,
both of mind and body. Give to all sinners true
repentance. Preserve the just in righteousness ;
establish all their thoughts, words, and works for
good. Confirm all who are dedicated to thy name
in tiu'ir holy resolutioas. Have nercy upon all, O
Loid. Give food to those who Itbor ; comfort those
who are oppressed with sorrow ; heal the sick ; sup-
ply tlie necessities of the needy ; give a safe return
to all who travel, w nether by land or sea; grant
liberty to the captive ; and consolation to all women
laboring with child.
Foi give all who have sinned with me, or whom I
have led into sin. Repay a hundred-fold with good
all whom I have injured, offended, or scandalized.
Direct in the way of salvation all my relations and
friends [my parents, brothers, sisters, o&c] ; all who
pray for me, all who have commended themselves
to my prayers, all who think kindly of me. Hear
them, Lord, when they cry unto thee in any trib-
ulation. Bestow perpetual charity both on us and
on our enemies. May all be filled with patience,
kindness, and mercifufness. May envy, hatred, and
SM%
U) hurt
1, hope,
sin and
►piniv>n6j.
ilicving ;
and rc-
?*reserve
11 kings,
rcrsities,
lers true
rustless ;
orks for
liy name
m all,
ort those
ck ; sup-
fe return
a ; grant
1 women
whom I
^ith good
ndalized.
tions and
all who
lemselves
e. Hear
any tri fa-
in us and
patience,
tred, and
EVENING.
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dl : 'tterness, be put away. Have merrv n1 -^ n
mere, ul Father, 'on all w^ho sleep Tn^'n^t 'es
pocia ly on [my ^«,..V,1, ,„d those .ith w L j'
them! "^^ ""'^ ^'' P^^P^^^^^ ^'^''^t shine upon
aeati. ot tiiy beloved Son, and bv the bowels of thv
gooa woiks, and die in thy grace
TnurVAf' ""' ^y ^^'^ ^'''^ ^Ords with which
thou didst c .n.ucnd thy spiril to him UDon the
cross, reeeiv^en.y soul at my lasr ..ur. ^ '^''
u Holy Spirit, have mercy on me and bv H
On getting into bed.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ crucifieH
I lay me down to rest ; may he bless, toveinnu;
Composing yourself to sleep.
Into thy hands, Lord, I commend my snirit
r ou hast redeemed me, Lord God of 7ut ^ I I
^Mll sleep m peace, and take my -est
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PRIVATE PRATKHS.
Our Father, <fec.
Hail, Marj, &c.
I believe, <fec.
on % unworthy servant, prostrate at the feet of
transgressions of Sdly^ ''^*' '"** ''^P^'="'">' ">«
vJl^tt/" "^J"^?'!'^ 9°'^- '" '''««^«d Mary ever
tI^ ;, ^*''*!''^ **"'''*<^' "le Archan-rel to biesspH
Paul nd to'^nlh*" "?•' '°{y Apostles 'p^teJa'd
ceedinX in ft "","/«'"''' 'h«t I have sinned ex-
f«nl/ a^ '"thought, word, and deed, throu<rh mv
fault, through my fault, through my iost g.doi
.efti^e-ritt'drct^^^^^^^^^^^
and provoked thy wrath anrl inriL ^!- -^ ^^^''^'
especially for m/SernttrhZTC S
God'^HaT''""^ »° ^° S™-- anTl^i' TifuTa
tbv ire^ 2"""""^ ?°" "'' ^-'d, according, to
-%i.t spirit within :::'iZ%Zi?:troZi
to hear me. and have mercy upon me! And lie'.
seecli the blessed Mary ever Vir™., .i i.
cliael the Archangel, thTblelsTlJ^'^u'^'^ ^'■
the holy Apostles^Peter and Si and al ft1,f "P-"'''
to pmy to the Lord our God for me """'"'
May Almighty God have mer^ on m„ f ■
me my sins, and brino- mp t^i;t ^ '""■ forgive
Christ our Lord Len ' <'^«"^s«'>g.- through
bounty, and intended whoIlVfo? ^^"f^/"'"' *'>y
lurly for preservino- me th , H. .""^ 2°"'' -• Particu-
«any djgers incidenTtotytndUi™ "If :,' f ^
"-preme perfection o? my nature ml ^T^'^'^
ow of thy winirs is ner,li, i ^"^^'' t'>e shad-
and the night to ^ke our re fas l" "^"^ '° '"'""■'
the blessin|s of the dav so T ; , P^'f ">« fo'
tion during this n "ht ^r' ?i ""P'"'"« "'? P'otec-
idence waVh ter^me ,u,d h'v ?'? "' "'^ P™-
their tents about me 'th.t h^ ''"'y »"g«>s pitch
from all dan<rere 3l' <• "J^ "''^')' deliv'ered
moderate sTeCi tyTett'^ ^'''^^''^'^ *^"'
perform the e&.pIoym7„t^!r 'i!i"^!i« ^"»'^.'«'l 'o
t/3 Ul
my calling and state
9st
PRIVATE PEAYERS
thJ^'/''^ /aithfully persevere in the discharge of
the duties of thy service ; and so daily advance to
new victones over mv nassinna o«^ *^ auvan^e to
taior, and rejoice with thee forever in thv heav/nW
kingdom, through Jesus Christ, our Lord and on r
Saviour; who with thee and the Holy Ghost l^vS
«d reigneth, one God. world withoui end Amen!
Prayer for the Dead.
God the Creator and Redeemer of all the faith-
^mS^f aifr'' ?^ %»«'v«nts depicted ',^;
V. Eternal rest give unto them, Lord.
V tf^ t P''P''^^^ ''^''^^ ^^^"e "Pon them.
V. May they rest in peace. ^
ii. Amen.
Prayer of St, Aloysius to the Blessed Virgin,
To thee holy Mary, my sovereign Mistress t/>
thy blessed trust and special char/e and ?n fk
bosom of thy mercy, this day and tv'erv dav 'h
at the hour of my 'death, I Lml K^e^ '^
soul and my body ; to thee I commit all r^y hZ
and all my consolation, my distresses and m/mT
EVENING.
advance to
more per-
till, having
lem in thy
y heavenly
1 and only
lost liveth
i. Amen.
the faith,
arted the
>ious sup-
hich they
Jst, world
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itress, to
I to the
lay, and
self, my
ly hope
y miser-
igh thy
irits, all
cording
A Prayer to your Guardian Angel
mitted to thee by L s^^e^al 1°J„^;;. '^'=" --
The Blessing.
Lord Jesu^, retet Vso^- '"" "^ ''''"'•
^^^^^ you go to bed, my:
I lav 1%"""?^ '""■ ^"'^ J«^"« Christ + crucified
1 iay me down to rest Blf <?«! mom j j ^ "^ °®"'
ffovern me- nnri Jf. ,1^^^"^^' ^ I^o^d, defend and
A Prayer at settling to Sleep.
twi"it;;:r'^Lt;itrL"t""T'^ ^^« --
whit tTiJX Lr"'*""'""; "'"1 s-"'- t''«t
thee, and^ffiraf hr;ea7er°bihT/ h' ^^^"'^ '°
(TAe Trisagium.
is fc?h?±l^' "^^^ ^^K^ ^^ t°«*«' the earth
hp fn ?^.XJ^V' .^-^ory be to the Father, irlorv
- -. .a. „ou, glory be to tiie Holy Ghost. ' ° " '
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*'* FAMILY PRAYERS.
Act of ResigruUion to the Will of God,
M«y the most just, most high, and most amiable
will ot God, be done. pmi«ed, and eternaliy exalted
in all things. Amen.
— ' ♦•■#.
iTamilu Praters for iHorning anh ©uening.*
In the name of the + Father, and of the Son
and of the Holy Ghost. /2. Amen. '
V. Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity,
now and forever. H. Amen.
V, Come, Holy Ghost, iill the hearts of thy
faithful. ^
i?. And kindle in them the fire of thy love.
V. Send fo.th thy Spirit, and they shall be
created.
i?. And thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
F. Lord, open thou our lips.
B. And our mouth shall show forth ihy pniise.
V. God, come to our assistance.
E. Lord, make haste to help us.
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy
me : thy kingdom come ; thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our dailv
bread : and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive
them that trespass against us. And lead us not
uito temptation,
r -* - 1
■ ■' - ^ 1 i . V- -. ■-■
f.IiS'''"f °^ *''® previoui prayers for private use may also be nnd in
nmuiies, by using the plural uuiuber. "^ •■
MORir:»o.
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u 1 M ^^^'T "' ^'''"' evil. Amen
Hh. , Mury, full of grace, our LordTs wifh .1,
tl.^Hsed art thou amons/ women «n7 Ii -^^^^ '
fruit of thy womb, Jesul ^ "^ ^^'^'^^ '« '^''
n Holy Mary, Mother of God. nrav for n« •
ncrs. now and at the hour of our (,£1^ A '"
Gliost, born of the Virrrin M.,-., . J , ^^
be b..|ic.vc.d, because tho^Oa^odX'" ['7°^^^ '°
-fl?. In this faith and for this faith, &c.
An Act of Hope.
'■*""=' '='"™'" '«e ; because thou. God. „;» Z
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FJLMILT PRAYERS,
mighty, and infinitely good unto us, and faithful in
thy promises.
B. In thee, O Lord, have we hoped ; let us not
be coniounded everlastingly.
An Act of Love.
We love thee, God, with our whole soul, and
above all things, because thou art infinitely worthy
of all love. We love thee for thine own sake ; and
tor thy sake also we love our neighbor as ourselves
Make us to love thee ever more and more
M. We love thee, O God, with our whole soul,
and above all things. Make us to love thee ever
more and more.
An Act of Contrition,
Lord God, we grieve, from the bottom of our
hearts for the sms which we have committed against
thee, because by them we have offended thee, whom
we ought to love above all things ; and we detest
them, because they are displeasing to thee. We
firmly resolve, by thy grace, to sin no more ; and
henceforth to avoid all occasions of sin.
M. Wash us yet more from our iniquities, and
cleanse us from our sin.
An Act of Thanksgiving.
We give thee thanks. Almighty God, for thy care
and preservation of us in the night past; for having
brought us m safety to the beginning of another dayl
and for all the manifold blessings which thouh.it
bestowed upon us. Grant that we may pass the
thy care
• having
ler day ;
ou hast
>a&s the
lise and
MOANING.
enemies'"' *^" ''" ''^"^^' ^ ^-^^' ^or all thy
voke; ^"'" '^"'' ^ ^''^' ^^^« ^« lifted up our
^. Vouchsafe, Lord, this day,
^. lo keep us without sin.
r. Have mercy upon us, Lord.
-«. Have mercy upon us.
P w'i' ^u\'^ ^",^^^ "^™« «f the Lord;
/?. Who hath made heaven and earth.
Z<c/ us pray.
same b, thy ™jghe^olS th^fth ^llt
tail into no snj, but that our word« mn,r i ^
ceed and our t^o.,Us7:,Zt7Zt:i^n
without th2 ZCT;:t^rri ^'"s- »d
%trara^roTLid^ur^^^^^^^
Here ma^ be said the Litany of tlie Vfnlrr w
other Litany that may be 3pr L^ f Holy Ifame, or any
of tys book- or at les^f th! ^'*r'"°"' *^^e «* the enS
any of the Holy N^* wT^^'^^f ?'*^^'" ^^ ^^e D^
said ; after wWeh ' ^"^ '^'*^- ^^'•**'' ^^^ should be
FAMHY PSATERS.
We fly to thy patronage, holy Mothei of God I
dcsp.s« not o..r p,.tilions i„ our nec,«siti« . but de
blleTvlSr ''""" "" •'""«''- « «'-'-«""
Holy Michael, th« Arcliangel,
«. Di'fcnd us iiom our enemies.
of God! '^''' """' ^'''''" '"'"''' ""^ ^" ^^^ «^^'»^«
■ft. Intercede for us.
holy angel-guardians, to whose care wo have
been commated by the divine goodn'sreZhten
SmtC mat;:e"oo°d ';;:d t " L'" T"'"' S™-'
come with vn„ ^! 1 ' • "'■*''' '""' ''^'•«' "'"i' we
S! rn'',?fe^:ve:.hirg.''Tr"'' *"J"^ l^™ here.
evil'a^H''h ^°"' '''''" "'- ""'' P^«»«™ "S from all
ZU the"? n'r'? «r^'"'""S 'if« ; «nd may the
Hbenfnfl ^vastt,
J'of theXfy oVot: * ^''"""•' ''"'^ °^ »•■« Son.
r faitWul^'""'' "°'^ ^''•^''' «» *« ''^'"•ts of thj
A And kindle in them the fire of thy love.
BVElfWO, yy
nit"' '""' "'^ «P'"'' ""• t'-y shall be
V o'tI!'!"" ''"'"/«»«'^ the face of the earth
y. O Lord, open tliou our lip.,. '
A And our mouth shall show forth thy praise
V. God. come to our assistance. ^ '^ '
«. O Lord, make haste to liclp us
I'revent, we beseech (li..» n r i
by thy inspirations, ,5 ^rU.'e^the™ ' T.r''"'"-
tinual help, that every pnu^l.? T" "'^ "'*"•
always beirin from tlii ^ i . '"^'' "^ ""^ ""y
wise Ld.^*^T|?,l''r;rr '''?".*'''' "•"« ''"""''
Son. who liveth mdtirth :l{r'-^!',™' "'^
of the Holy Ghost G,> If! . " '" ""* »"''y
Our Fa he r / i x?""" ""<' «''<"•• Amen.
Let us S:'ttnks":''God^tn his ''"'"'■ ""'■
pee^Wor those which wen:-tJ:rdXd:;:
™ei!i:stsitr„tt','i''"'s'.''ii «°<^- f-«» thy
tbathe3t:;;r^Ser:droir-''<'^-''^<>rali
r* ^f "^'^Kf^. ''"*• ^^^^s unto the Lord
A Before all his people *
F. We will walk in the ways of the Lord
y. JJIessed be the name of the Lord,
^. Henceforth and forever. Amen.
Let us pray for light to see into our cmscience.
r. iinlisfhten our evAa n t ^-j
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FAMII^T PRAYERS.
R. That we sleep not in the sleep of sin
V. Prove us, God, and know our hearts.
li. iixarame us, and know our paths.
V. See if there be in us any evil way ;
^^- ^"^ ^^»d "8 in the way everlasting. (A
We confess unto thee, Almighty God, that we
have sinned exceedingly ,n thought, word, and dnf<
through our fault, through our fault, through our
own most grievous fault. We are heartily sorry for
^l.T .r''/T'^'">^ '^^^'« ^^'«h ^« l^ve com-
mitted this day (a pause) ; and we resolve, bv thv
grace, never more to sin against thee. Therefore
we beseech thee, Lord, to have mercy upon us
and to forgive us all our sins, and to bring us to life
everlasting. And we beseech the blessed^Mary ever
Virgin the blessed Michael the Archangel, the bless-
God for us '^'"*^' '"^ ^"^y ^"^ "'^ ^°'^ °^^
H. Have miercy upon us, Lord, and forgive us
our sms, and bring us to live everlasting
y. Wash us yet more from our iniquity;
re. And cleanse us from our sin.
V. Create in us a clean heart, 6 God •
Ji. And renew a right spirit witliln us!
Collect for the Week and Day,
Or this:
Look down, we beseech thee, Lord, upon this
thy family for which our Lord Jesus Christ d"d not
refuse to be delivered into the hands of sinner^ and
to undergo the torment of the cross ; who limh and
rts.
that we
Jgh our
orry for
'e corn-
by thy
lerefore
pon us,
s to life
try ever
e bless-
ter and
>rd our
give us
n this
id not
s, and
h and
AvxiHIlfO.
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eou^nsK.,raT. Tu". 'dt c'of ''^•- "" "^^'
servants' that peaie wS ,h. '=''?V'' S'^" to thy
tha< our hearts\efnjS,„'^V° ^''''"r ^'''
mandments, and the ffar of o, ^ •"''''>' "'>' "=»'"-
away, the times, b; % lt::.^o"nT 'f « "'''^°
H through our Jrd ieC'cS; :;:^ ^^^^
For Peace.
Give peace, Lord, in our davs • for ti. -
none otW that Utrht^tu e .^ ' *^^ *"ere is
God. ^ ^^^'^^^^ ^^^ "« but only thou, our
J. Let peace be in thy strength.
^. And plenteousness in thy towers.
""'oLTl^^^^^^^y^^^^e BIe«ed Vi,^„,orany
which ^ ^^^ ^^' *^e day or season; aft^
t^t us pray for the Dead.
^^: wfheXvt! ^ "^^^ "- "'-
supill^'™* ^"^ '=^"^'<'" -«" 'he voice of „,y
.hall t^el^"^' '''^" ""'' i»iq"ities, Lord, who
raeir.„'i:.';!rrS^-'"='^ «-«" until ni^ht. let I«.
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FAMILY PR ASTERS.
For with the Lord there is mercy ; and with him
iS plenteous redemption.
And he shall redeem Israel from all his in-
iquities.
V. Eternal rest give unto them, Lord.
H. And let perpetual light shine upon them.
Here may follow a Collect for any member of tlie family, or
da ' Then ^ ^ deceased, or on their anuiversary
God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faith-
ful, grant to the souls of thy servants departed, the
remission of all their sins, that through our pious
supplications they may obtain the pardon which
they have always desired; who hvest and reijrnest
with God the father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost
God, forever and ever. Amen.
V. Let us pray for our Sovereign Pontiff, N.
R The Lord preserve him, and give him life
and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver
him not up to the will of his enemies.
V. Let us pray for our benefactors.
i?. Vouchsafe, Lord, for thy name's sake, to
reward with eternal life all them that do us good.
V. Let us pray for our absent brethren.
R Save thy servants, who hope in thee, my
God. -^
V. Send them help from thy holy place,
Ji, And defend them out of Sion.
V. Lord, hear our prayer. "
M. And let our cry come unto thoe.
We fly to thy patronage, holy Mother of God '
despise not our petitions in our necessities, but de-
liver us always from all dangers, glorious and
Diessea v iigin.
enemt.*""'""''' *'"' ^"^'"'S'^' defend us from our
Ji. Amen.
of God! ^'^^^' ■""■ '""™" '''"''• '"'' "" *« ««i"ts
i?. Intercede for us.
holy angel-guardians, to whose care we hnv.
^. Amen.
THK HYMN.
The Compline, or mj other hymo, mr.y be here eaid or
sung.
T1 Save us, Lord, waking; and keen us whil^
I rn%t:r ^'^^ "^ -^-tchiith chr't^ z:':':
R. Amen.
V. Preserve us as the apple of thine eye.
wing;. ^'^'''' "' ""^^^ ^^« ^^^^dow of thy
F. Vouchsafe, Lord, this night,
n. lo keep us without sin.
^. Have mercy upon us, Lord.
K. Have mercy upon us.
K Let thy mercy be upon us, Lord.
^. As we have hoped in thee.
V. O Lord, hear our prayer.
A; And let our cry come unto thee
Jfp'lrl^^^
thy holy angels dwell herein to pre"er™e'us L
_,-.., ^Ui xjwiu. Amen.
May the Lord bU.s us, and keep us, and deliver
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FAMILY PRAYERS.
US from nil evil ; and may the souls of the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
si. Amen. '^
In the name of the f Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity, now
And forever. Amen. ^
Our Father, itc.
Hail, Mary, <fec.
I believe in God, (fee.
Come, Holy Ghost, <fec.
Let MS place ourselves in the presence of God, and irive him
my God, I firmly believe timt tliou art here
present, and pcrteotly seest me. and that thou ob-
servest all my actions, all my thoughts, and the
ove, me with an mcomparable love, every moment
bestowmg favors, and preserving me from evil
Bless.^ be thy holy name; and Ly all creatu ^
Mess thy g<H>dness for the benefit/which I haTe
m" T""-^ ^'""1 ""'*• ""'' P"rticularly this day.
May the sanits and angels supply my defect in ron
de nng thee due thanks. Neve^r permit me to be^
gratitude, and thy blessa-gs with offences and in-
juneb.
Lot us ask of our Lord Jesus Christ grace to discover the
rt^uetrro^;" '"'.'i ■""""''/"•^ "-^ ^y = and b^'oY l^'
» ITUe sorrow lor t.lmm anA n ^: , !^ ° ^"*
- - , «,,u „ ciuvcre rcpeniaiict'.
HVENIlfO.
lOA
contrite l.eart, that I may sfe wl,^,li" r ^""'•'". ""Z
Offend thee I relolvl '^ ^'''\^^^er more to
Bin- r wni -^/^^^^^^ to avoid the opcasions of
sin , 1 will confess mv sins anH wWi i
make satisfaction for them R„ endeavor to
adoration wink i^^ to ';r;'di:in: SS a'd
i'slinient justly due to mv sin. ip 1^^?Z'."'u
-1 jP"".—" ■■"-'"■ J"»"y uue to mvsina ip ..^:„.- ...:.i-
.he death of my dear Redeemer/and asliTe" ^nly
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FAMILY PEAYERS.
mains of coming to thee, my beginning and last
Cni ^,':"^^3; believe all the sacred truths which the
Cathohc CLurch believeth and teacheth, because
hou hast revealed them. And by the assistance of
hy holy grace, I am resolved to live and die in
the communion of this thy Church
1 h^lr*^ T- ^^'yg«°d"««S'Pow;r,and promises,
J hope to obtam pardon of my sins, and life ever-
iastmg through the merits of thy Son Jesus Christ
M.V':iW''^"''''/"^ ^y the intercession of b
blessed Mother, and all the saints.
to W V^"" ""'iu f , "^^ ^^"''^'■^ ^"^ «^"^' ^^»d desire
to love thee as the blessed do in heaven. I adore
a^l the designs of thy divine Providence, resigmW
myself entirely to thy will. 'b""%
mvJr It "^y^i^^?' for thy sake, as I lovo
myself I sincerely forgive all who havt injured
me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured
1 renounce the devil, with all his wrrks-'the
Jt. Lord Jesiis, receive my soul.
the Z!','* ''"''I'' ^''■^■" **'"^' St- Joseph, and all
the samta, piay for us to our Lord, that we may be
preserved th,s night from sin and ill evils. Amen
tie tW ^'- **'°''«^'v'^rf«"d "» in the day TbZ
tie hat we may not be lost at the dreadful judg.
ment. Amen. •' »
O my good Angel, whom God, by his divine mercv
tect me, direct and govern me this ni|ht. AmeS.
LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN. I07
May Almighty God have mercy on ns nnr? f. •
F;nion, ahsoluL/a„J^;^:SL^t^--^
V. Vouchsafe. Lord, this night,
^. lo keep us without sin.
^. Have mercy upon us, Lord.
if. Wave mercy upon us.
V' Let thy mercy be upon us, Lord
^. As we have hoped in thee.
y. U Lord, hear my pinyer.
H. And let my cry come unto thee.
Let us pray.
through our Lord i^""^""^ *>^ '''"'"ys upon us,
^ Amen
Citanj) of tl)e
Sub tuum prajsidium con-
luguuuH, sunctu Dei Geiii-
trix, nostnis depreeutiones
ne dcHpicias in neceHsita-
tibusnostris.-sedupericuiis
cunctis libera nos .seniper
Virgo gloriosa et benedicu!
BIcsseb birgm.
Ojioly Mother of God, SJ
spi.se not our petitionn in
our necessities; but deliver
us always from all dangers.
^ , ionous and blessed Vir.
L
r
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K^rie eleison.
liyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Christe audi nos.
Christe exaudi nos.
Pater de coelis Deus,
LITA5Y OF THE BLESSED VIBQIN.
r
Fill Redemptor mundi
Deus,
Spiritus Sancte Deus,
Sfincta Trinitas, unus
Deus,
Saneta Maria, Ora pro nobis.
Sancta Dei Genitrix,
Saneta Virg-o virginum,
Mater Christi,
Mater divinaB gratiae,
Mater purissima,
Mater castissima,
Mater inviolata,
Mater intemerata,
Mater amabilia,
Mater admirabilis,
Mater Creatoris,
Mater Salvatoris,.
Virgo prudentisaima.
Virgo veneranda,
Virgo praedicanda,
Virgo potens,
Virgo Clemens^
Virgo fidelis,
Speculum justitise,
Sedea sapientiae,
Causa nostraB laetitije,
Vas spirituale,
Vas honorabile,
o
Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
Christ hear us. S
Christ graciously hear us. 3
God the Father of hea- '"^^
ven, i
God the Son, Redeemer .§
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Holy Mary, Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled.
Mother most amiable.
Mother most admirable,
Mother of our Creator, )^
Mother of our Saviour, ^
Virgin most prudent, ^
Virgin most \enerable, ^
Virgin most renowned, g
Virgin most powerful, '
Virgin most merciful.
Virgin most faithful.
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom.
Cause of our joy.
Spiritual Vessel,
Vessel of honor,
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Vm Insigne devotionis,
Ro^ia mystica,
Turris Davidica,
Turris eburnea,
Domus aurea,
Ftuderisj area,
JanuA cojli,
Utiiila inatutino,
SaliiH infinnorum,
Refugiuni peccatorum,
CoiiHolatrix afflictorum,
Auxilium Christianow
rum,
Rf^'itia Angelorum,
Re<rina Patriarctiarura,
Rt'i,'ina Prophetaruni,
Regiiia Apostolorum,
Ri'gina Marty rum,
Reg'mti Coiifessorum,
Regina Virginum,
Regina Sanctorum orani-
um,
Regina sine labe orio-inali
concepta, *
Agnus Dei, qui tollia pec-
eata mundi,
Parce nobis, Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui toUis pec-
cata mundi,
Exavdi nos, Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec-
cata mundi,
Miserere nobis.
ChriHte audi nos.
Chrisle exaudi nos.
Ant. Sub tuum praesi-
j;"P^confugimus, sancta
-iii uemtrix, nostras de-
UTANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
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Singular Vessel of devo-
tion,
Mystical Rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory.
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star.
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners, "tf
Comforter of the afflicted,|
Help of Christians, S
Queen of Angels, ^
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Apostles,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of all Saints,
Queen conceived without
original sin.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the wor^ d,
Have mercy on us.
Christ hear us.
Christ gracimsly hear us.
Ant. We fly to thy pa-
tronage, O holv Mother nf
God^""-'-~- -"-^ •-*
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despise not our peti-
no
OCCASIONAL PRATERS.
rrfi«ationps ne deapicias in
necessitutibus noatris; sed
a periculis cunctia libera
nos semper, Virgo gloriosa
et benedicta.
y. Ora pro nobis, sancta
Dei Genitnx.
R. Ut digni efficiamur
promissionibus Christi.
Oremus.
Gratiam tuam, quajsu-
mus, Domine, mentibus
nostris infunde: ut qui, An-
gelo nuntiante, Christi Filii
tui Incarnationem cognovi-
nius, per Passionem + ejus
et Crucem ad Resurrec-
tionis gloriam perdueamur.
Per eundera Christum Do-
minum nostrum.
R. Amen.
V. Divinum auxilium
mjmeat semper nobiscum.
R. Amen.
tions in our necessities; but
deliver us always from all
dangers, O glorious and
blessed Virgin.
>_V; Pray for us, O holy
Mother of God. '
R. That we may be rande
worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Let us pray.
Pour forth, we beseech
thee, O Lord, thy grace into
our hearts; that we, to
whom the Incarnation of
Christ, thy Son, was made
known by the message of an
Angel, may, by his Passion
'^ and Cross, be brought
to the glory of his Resur-
rection. Through the same
Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
V. May the divine assist,
ance remain always with ua.
R. Amen.
(S>ccasiomi ^tajins.
For the Holy Catholic Church,
^n of the blessed a„l ^I^Z^Vy'^^lXTl
S from
intor-
I
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blessings Jf peace aL't-S^ %Tt"'^' Si"/ iSl
errors being removed, thy Church mnvfrLi ? ,
servo thee ; through our Lord' &c^ ^'''^^ ^"^ ^^^"^^^V
For a// D^rees o/iWew in the Church.
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Snirif in
whole body of the Church is sanPtifi J „ I ^ "* ^^.^
mercifully Lar our humble uppSit s for aH'^
and orders therein; that by tKf nf fK ^^^'^ff
isji^j.^. r-' ^"«- '4%M;-Lrr*';
i^or i^e Pcpe.
been pleased to ap^nt tL pX o^iCchureh Vtt
-/:mf tht?ot' w'ht t ^^'"^ f-^"^"'
«'ith the fiock commLrd to hi! 1 '"' ""^^ '•"S*"'"
lasting life; through, &c <""•«. °>ay attain ever-
For Bishops, and the People commuted to them.
matvl^slL^H ^^-^''^'ti-'SGod, who alone doest great
gon them the continual irofX^b&grt\V„"gi:
For a Congregation or Family.
J' J _..u merviiuijjr protect us, now prostrate
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OCCASIONAL PRAYERS.
before thee with our whole hearts, from all the snares of
our enemies; through, &c.
For the Preservation of Concord in a Congregation.
O God, who art the giver of peace and lover of charity,
pant to thy servants true concord and union with thy
hoI;jr will, that we may be delivered from all temptations
Which assault us; through, &c.
Against the 'Persecutors oftJie Church,
Hear the prayers of thy Church, O Lord, we beseech
thee, and turn away thine anger from us ; that all ad-
versities and errors being done away, we may freely and
securely servq thee; through, &c. •
In any Necessity.
O God, our refuge and strength, the author of all
godlmess, give ear to the fervent prayers of thy Church •
throu'^h 1'''^ ask in laith we may eifectually obtain ';
In any Tribulation.
O Almighty God, despise not thy people who cry
nnto thee in their affliction ; but for the glory of thy
name, turn away thine anger, and help us in our tribula.
tions ; through, «fec.
In Time of Famine or Pestilence.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, an answer to our
hearty supplications ; and, thy wrath being appeased,
turn away from us this famine (or pestilenc?) ; that the
hearts of men may know that these scourges proceed
trom thme anger, and cease by thy mercy ; through, &q.
OCCASIONAL PBAiEBS.
F(n- Forgiveness of Sins,
118
repent; mc^ifulirZird o,,r ,1 ^"""^-"^ -'""''" '^''O
ful/U U.y ooLrndmen^sT'Jh^igh, ^0.""'^ '"' "'"'' '»
for (Ae remyW a„^ Afflicled.
tl.y.Mnjesty to pfoTe'^t fhy* i'S ^ItK^tt'i; ""'"f
asaiatance, who truat in thv «. , ^"^ heavenly
by thy continual p"?Jtio 7- tiZtXf ''^^»^"« t^eii
serve thee, and fiv no t^mntt f v^ ""^ constantly
thee i through, &!«f temptaUon be separated from
A Prayer for Perseverance in Goodness.
in go:fpurp"oLa"^d''ln''fh^^"f • """ ' ""y P^'^^vere
•lutherto donef noLg?^ •'itf^ '"'^"' *■"'• ^' ' '«'^«
for Heretics and Schismatics.
Bio^ on'i^WwSsT""! ?"?' "•'"' »-* -"Pas-
fcvorably ook dovvn unci n\h I"' T ^'"'"''' P''"^''.-
the deceit of Sato™ ?hZ' 1, ^? 'T''." "''^ »<''''"=«'l '>y
«.oved, the hea Uof u , a e ? mTv ,""'"f ^ ^'^'"°" '''^
to the unity of thy -u?h « rough i"^""'' ""^ ''='"™
For Jews.
L
. , ^.. a _ .»., lox uie blindness of that people;
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OCGilMONAL PRa "^Bt.
that the light of thy truth, Christ our Lord, heing known
to them, they /nay b* dolivered from their darkness:
through, &c.
For Pagttns.
O almiffhty and everlasting God, who dewirest not
the deatli but the life of sinners; mercifully accept our
prayers, and, delivering pagans from the worship of
idols, unite them to thy Church, to the praise and honor
of thy glorious name ; through, &c.
For our Friends.
•0 God, who, by the grace of the Holy Spirit, hast
poured into the hear Is of :hy fulthful the gifts of chari-
ty ; grant to thy servants, for whom we implore thy
mercy. ' alth both of body and soul ; that they may love
thee wiui all U ir strength, and cheerfully perform those
thm;^8 which are pleasing unto thee; through, &c.
A short Recommendation to God.
Into the hands of thy unspeakable mercy, O Lord, I-
commend my soul and body ; my senses, my words, my
thoughts, and all my actions, with all the necessities of
my body and soul ; my going forth and coming in ; my
faith and conversation ; the course and end of my life ;
the day and hour of my death ; my rest and resurrec-
tion with the saints and elect. Amen.
For the Sick.
V. Heal thy servants, O Lord, who are sick, and who
put their trust in thee.
R. Send them help, O Lord, and comfort them from
tliy holy place.
O almighty and everlastin^T ,. ^' -'-.q e+ernal salvation
or them that believe in thee, u ;; u.^ i:\ behalf of thy
0CCA»I01I*L PHATEH*. Jjs
Bcrvnnts Who aie iick; for whom we humbly crnve I.
help of thy mercy, that their health being TcS„
For the Dead.
O almighty and ctern.,1 (Jod, Nvho hast dominion over
the hving and the dead, and art merciful t^a" uhon
thou foreknowest shall be tiu.e by taith and ^Ld works
we hurnblv beseech (hee, that tlfey, for whom vve la^
ttl7ZM 't • "t:; "P ?"^P-y«-' whether tMs I re^:^^^
wo. Id still detain them m the flesh, or the world to come
hath already received them out of their bodies nvnZ
he clemencv of thy goodness (all thy saints inlercedin^
or tnem), okain pai^on and full remission of "l ei .ins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, who wl h thee
wll'lft S^ ^r;"^^^^ -' reiU one^GoTwo'rM^
Before a Journey.
May the almighty and merciful God direct us in th«
way of pence and prosperity ; and may the Angel Rap^^^^^^^
accompany us m our ourney, that we may return to o^^
home with joy, in peace and safety. ^ ^ "" ^
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy. Our Father, &c.
V. have thy servants, O Lord.
R. Who put their trust in thee.
y f^A^n^ us help from thy holy place.
,[?. ^'J '' ^lefend T s .ut of Sion.
P i;*' ^^'to "J O Lord, a tower of strength.
R. From the face of the enemy.
V. Let not the enemy prevail against us.
V wl ^^^'ll!'^"'H^ify approach to hurt us.
V. Blessed be the Lord from day to day
R. Prosper thou our way, O God of A- salvnfion
''. »5iio\)( us thy ways, O lord.
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(KCASIONAL FBAY£RS.
R. And teach us thy paths.
V. Oh, that our ways were directed,
R. To k/^ep thy righteous hiws.
V. Tlie ^ rooiced ways shall be made straight.
R. And the rough places smooth.
V. The Lord hath given his angels charge over thee
R. To keep thee in all thy ways.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer.
Give ear, we be^sech thee, O Lord, to our supplica.
tions, and farorably direct thy servants in the way of
thy salvation ; that amidst all the changes of this our life
and pilgnmage, we may ever be protected by thy help ;
through, &c. ^
V. Let us go forth in peace.
JR. In the name of the Lord.
A Prayer before Study or Instructions.
O incomprehensible Creator, the true Fountain of
light, and only Author of all knowledge; vouchsafe
we beseech thee, to enlighten our understandings, and
to remove from us all darkness of sin and ignorance.
L 1 hou, who makest eloquent the tongues of those that
want utterance, direct our tongues, and pour on our
lips the grace of thy blessing.] Give us a diligent and
obedient spirit, quickness of apprehension, capacity of
retaining, and the powerful assistance of thy holy crrace •
ihat what we hear or learn, we may apply to thylioiior
ana the eternal salvation of our own souls, through Jesus
thribt our Lord. Amen.
F)r a Hushand or Wife.
O God, who hast ordained and panctified the holy
eatote of matrimony, for replenishing the earth, for mi/-
t
ver thee
supplica-
e way of
is our life
thy help ;
ntain of
)uehsafe,
ngs, and
:norance.
lose that
on our
jent and
meity of
ly grace ;
ly lionor
jh Jesus
he lioly
for m u-
OOCASIONAL PRATERS. 117
andSirChnr!?h"' '"^ "' ^ *yP? ^^ *h^ ""ion Of Christ
own will and i„eli„„,i,P„ in Vthings ^ Let ?"i Z
trials and crosses of tln'u i;f« ;.,^ ""'fe»- i^ei not the
Jesus Christ Amen """•"'" """>" "'"' "'«^. 'h^ouffh
A /'raj-er/or Parents/or llumsekes and for their
Children.
cess of severity; and grant that, both by word a^d ex
God, forever and ever. " ^ ""'' rcig«c8i one
il8
OCCASIONAL FLAYERS.
O Hea (jnly Father, 1 commend my children unto
thee. Be thou tlieir God and Father; and mercifuLy
supply whatever is wanting in me, through frailty or
nejrlijrent'e. Stren<rthen them to overcome the corrup-
tions"of the world, to resist the solicitations of evil,
whether from within or without; and deliver them from
the Ht^ret snares of the enemy. Pour thy grace into
their hearts, and confirm and multiply in them the gifts
of thy Holv Spirit, that they may daily grow in grace,
and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ; and so
faithfully serving thee here, may come to rejoice before
thue hereafter ; througli the merits of the same our Lord
Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost livest
and reignest. Amen.
' ' For a Child.
O Almighty God, who haat given unto me my father
and mother, and made them to be an image of thy au-
thority, and love, and tender watchfulness, and hast com-
manded me to love, and honor, and obey them in all
things; give me grace clieerfully and with my wliole
hear^. to keep this thy law. Help me to love them fer-
vently, to honor them truly, to yield a ready obedience
to all their commands, to comply with all their wishes,
to study their happiness in every thing, and to bear with
patience and humility all their rebukes. Deliver me, O
God, from pride, rebellion, and wilfulness, from passion
and stubbornness, from sloth and carelessness. Make
nu diligent in all my duties and studies, and patient in
all my trials; thai so living, I may deserve to be thy
I'hild, who art our Father in heaven, through Jesus Christ,
Ihine only Son our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for choosing a State of Life.
O Lord, I besee* h thee to grant me thy divine light,
that I may know the designs of thy providence concern-
ing me, and that, filled with a siucere deti'irc for my aoura
OCCASIONAL PRAYERS. jjg
before me; but, still undTdded wh^ ,1^TV^ ''*<-' "™
commands, I offer mvse f T,? .h •"? ''''' ' """'' 'I'y
witl>„„t re ervc, witrr,nost "pettt Snt i'*^-^'™""'^
Far be it from me O I ,J1 ,. """""""X'"-
% wisdom, and, m^, thfi to .J*''''''- ">? "'^'" "^
gn,ee, to strive to sul eit i will „f rPr''"" "^ "'y
enprice of the creatuif irnow'r't^''""" '" '""
clioose the way in whieli li,. <^:<i ,." *"*"»"« '»
thou lay up„ni,e wh commTlT''' '',"' '"•■"'"•"••• <'<'
lot is in thine hand"" Hn t ' "" P'";'"""*- "»•/
chance that whid, I eWnt he ,hTt "f-T"!"' '"'' ''"'•
and because I 4m too simr. 1 .5 "^^"^ ""'" "" ""t,
future the differ "ntZtZr"';? *" '^^"'"'' "' «!'«
out thy guidance, male mv Jl ' i'l ""f-, '""''• "' ^"'"1-
condu(!t Speak I ,.rd fV7 , '" "'''"•'"' "' >"y "wn
didst to the ChJ-rSam.,ern' ' Tl''' '" "^ '" •''«
thy servant Laretb '• !„ , s, "^Vi^ l" "«• ^"''^ ; for
am ready, if it be thv will .„ ^f "^ "' *''y '''"^t' ""<) I
to thee for the remJi,rde ' .^fZT^"" "'^''<'"''"' " "'^'w
thou Shalt deem Z wwt v .7.1^'^'' '". "'"'' "''«' »»
my God, overruleTh,. * • ^ greatness.
guide ti.ir projecracfo d^!^rti?",r^°'^" P'i"'""'' ""I
eternal wisdom Lo,^ I 7^ . '® counsels of thine
«r»cle of t™th,"since eiv anTwi-h" f"™," ""'« »" 'I'"
that they also marSra tLl ?' P'f"™"''; g™"'
faithfull/and wi?ho^ut™eser"e ™''°' *» "^ ^"^'""^
A Prayer in Time., ofO^reatened Calamity.
Ha^et'y^!;;^:; Ts tdr.m"'?r ""'^ ™-'^"' «'"»■
% holy bloodXgire ,w bv v" ! T u f""''^ "" ''y
thy holy blood; no^ l^d fortvW A^"""''' '"''' "' '>>'
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IHebitations for et)er|) SDag in t[)e tOeek.
FIRST MEDITATION.
ON ETERNAL HAPPINESS.
Preparation 1. Having put away all earthly cares and af-
fections, say, —
Come, Htily Ghost, fill the hearts of thy faithful, and
kindle in them the fire of thy love.
Prayer.
God, who hast taught the hearts of the faithful, by the
light of thy Holy Spirit, grant us, by the samA Spirit, to
have a right understtuiding in all things, and continue to re-
joice in his consolation ; through Christ our Lord.
2. Picture to yourself, as weU as you are able, the spacious
and most beautiful mansions of the blessed, and in them God,
with his holy angels, ifcc, <fec.
3. Ask grace of God, that, as far as may be, you may be
able to see and appreciate that heavenly glory.
Mrat Point for Consideration.
Consider what the happiness of heaven is. It is the per-
fect combination of every good, without any admixture of
evil, in which the blessed repose securely in the fullest sat-
isfaction of all their desires. According to Psalm xvL : " I
diall be satisfied when thy glory shall appear."
Affections. What have I in heaven, and what do I desire
upon earth, besides thee ?
Second Point.
Consider how sweet, in that heaveiily city (the brightness
(if whose walls uiid gateni and streets are deMcrii>ed iu Apuu.
bat do I desire
MONDAY.
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^^^'Tirt^^L'^rAi «■« bl-e-^ Virgin
Bhall be united to Qidlld OM luu" "",?*»• ^'"«' "U
l.iglmst »iU embrace tte Wert tuh'.^^^^ ^"x^™ the
of contempt, and the InwL iTi l**" ""* !Klmixt.r8
any envy ^f IheTr supeJS '"''"^ ""' ''«'"*' ^'"»"'
Lord," & r^. kSf ''*'' '" "•" <»"'» »f U«
TTiird Point.
other the glory of ^eTa'" P„ S'^'y °f *•>« ni«»i, and in-
Co%wy. Give thanks to God that h^^
great reward for siirh slio-iw . • ' ^® "^ prepared a
him. Reproach tCe tr f iT''' ^•'"" ^ ^^^d^'' "«to
protection of the blessed Virgin m o^,^evotion to the
thy patronage. Ax. ; ^ lo^ ^ " ^"'^ ' ^^ ^^^^ ^^ % to
_ SECOJVD MEDITATIOIf.
ON DEATH.
preparation, swne as before for Sundav
_Con8ider that«it ia annoinf^H *^ „ii -__
<-e^. -); but that the'Iafp horru^c:?Sn'' ^^r"
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" the day of the Lord shall so come aa a thief in the night
For when they shall say peace and security) then shall sud-
den destruction come upon them." 1 Thess. v. 3. The wise
man truly observes (Ecclea. ix.): "As fishes are taken with
the hook, and as birds are caught with the snare, so men are
taken in the evil time."
Affections. Why, then, do I not hold myself in readiness
every day and every hour, as Christ exhorteth ? Matt, xxiv.:
" Be ye reaely, for ye know not at wluit hour the Son of man
will come."
Second Point.
Consider how great may be at that time your bodily pain :
on account of which, you may neither be able to pray, or
to repent, or even to remember your sins. For that shall
be fulfilled; Ps. xl. : " Thou hast turned all his couch in his
sickness."
Affections. " Therefore, while we have time let us do
good." Gal. vi. 10. But, concerning this present time, it is
said (2 Cor. vi. 2) : " In an accepted time have I heard thee,
and in the djiy of salvation have I helped thee : behold now
is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation."
Third Point.
Consider in what great straits will thy soul then be, when
it is about to leave the body, and knows not " whether it is
worthy of hatred or love ;" whether it is to be received into
heivvcn or thrust down into hell. The soul of Hilarion, who
had served Christ for nearly seventy years, trembled at its
departure from the body. " Why art thou afraid, my
B(jul, to depart ?" said he. Job, also, at the prospect of
death, says (x. 20), "Suffer me that I may lament my sor-
row a little before I go, and return no mqi-e to a land that
is dark, and covered with the mists of death." How much
more cause for fear have you ! " But the souls of the just
aie in the hands of God, and the torments of death shall not
touch them." Wis. iii. 1.
Affections. Would that T might so ponder these things,
and so arrange my life, that I might be able to say, "To me
to IJi e is Christ, and to die is gain." PbQ. i 21.
TUESDiY.
123
Colloauy Accuse yourself to Christ of having neglected
meditation on death, and promise him to amendT
THIRD MEDITATIO]!^
ON JUDGMENT.
Preparation, same as for Sunday.
Imagine that you are standing as a debtor before Christ
seated on his throne of judgment, and about to give an ac
count of your hfe unto him. ^
First Point.
Consider how the soul, released from the bonds of the
flcHh, an(l forsaken by all, must stand before Christ its Judire
when neither prayers nor tears shall avail, nor any excuse
oe admitted, and when your guardian angel and the devil .
sliall produce your good and evil deeds, <fec. What shall I
a sirmer, plead ? '
Affections. And shall I still be so careless ? "If we would
judge ourselves, we should not be judged." 1 Cor. xi. 31.
Second Point.
Consider that you must give account not only of vour
grievous sins, but for every idle word. Then, perhaps, shall
that writing appear against you (Dan. v. 25) : "Mane, llie-
eel Phares. Mane: God hath numbered thy kingdom, and
hath finished it. Thecel : Thou art weighed in the baknce,
anr art found wanting. Phares : Thy kingdom is divided
and 18 given to the Medes and Persians."
Affections. And shall I not fear ? " Pierce thou my flesh
with thy fear, for I am afraid of. thy judgments." Ps. cxviu.
iii ter not into judgment with thy servant." Ps. cxlii.
Third Point.
Consider with what fear and trembling each one will await
the sentence of the Judge, which can never bfi rPvpr«ori
•Uome, ye blessed," Ac; or, "Depart, ye wicked," '&c
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Affectiom. And shall I hereafter take any pleagure in
Bin ? I will speak in the bittemesa of my soul ; I wUl say
unto God, Do not condemn me.
CoUoiiuy. Give thanks to Clirist, that he has so long
granted, and still grants to thee, the time of grace.
FOURTH MEDITATION.
ON HELL.
Preparation, same as before. c ^^ e
Imagine to yourself some vast and horrid cavern, full of
serpents and other monsters, and from whence issue fright-
ful howlmgs, with smoke and flames, <fec.
First Point.
Consider what eternal damnation is, viz., a never-endhig,
uncliangeablo condition, in which the reprobate are tormented
without pity or hope of mercy ; with torments so great, that
the mind of man cannot understand or unagino them ; of
which the lake burning with brimstone and fire (Apoc. xiv.
10) is but a part, and, as it were, a figure. „^, . , „
Affections. Truly does Isaias sav (xxxiii.), « Wluch of you
can 'dwell with devourmg fire ? which of you can dwell with
everlasting burnings ?" Lord, punish me here with fare
and sword, rather tlian hereafter and through eternity.
Second Point.
Consider well the punishment of the senses, in the eternal
torment of the soul as well as of the bodv. The eyes shaU
be tormented with spectres ; tJm ears, with bowlings, weep-
in<r, and blasphemies; the nostrils, with intoleiable stench;
the tongue and the palate, with liquid pitch and sulphur;
the hands, the breast, and all the rest of the hody,vfiih unen-
durable torture? ; the memory and intellect shall gnaw the
heart with the remembrance and ccnsideration of the neg-
i-.x^j J.: e .^^nn. . tha nniil must endure the frustration
and contradiction of all i^s desires. " As much as she hatH
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glorified herself, aul lived in delicacies, so much torment
and sorrow give ye to her." Apoc. xviii. 7.
Affections. Oh. tlie bhndnesa of men, who, for one drop
bitteS ""' ^"^^ ^•''"^'^* ^*^ ^^ "^"^ «^" '^"^
7V/2>c/ Point.
*h?Tl'^'''' ^I'lJ'T f ^f '•'' '^'""'^ ^'^ ^^e'-nal exclusion frr.n,
the vision of God and the society of the saints, bv far t Im
greatest and most intolerable of all punishments
Mechom. Oh, that I might never forget these things !
Uwt me not away from thy face, Lord." Ps 1
Let your Colloquy be the deprecation of so great miaeryr
FIFTH MEDITATION.
ON THE MERCIES OK GOD.
Preparation, as before.
Imagine to yourself all the gifts of God brought together
at one tune, and placed before your eyes.
First Point.
Consider that God, from all eternity, sot his eyes upon
you, and decreed that you should be created out of notlS
unto everlasting salvation. Jer. xxxi. 8 : " I have loved
thee with an everlasting love; therefore have I drawn thee
takmg pity on thee " Then, that he brought you forthTn
the tune of grace, ph.ced you m the Catholic Chuich and
pive you pious parents, Ac.; that he spared you going on
tCl 7'f T" ^T "'-""^ d^^%'ers,and d'rew you Into
the way of salvation, <tc. ^
Affectwns " The mercies of the Lord I will sin* for-
rBenefa^oir ''^" ' '''' °^^^^' '^^ ^"^ ^-' ^ ^-t
Second Point.
Consider that Gofi nnpri;..+/^.i fi,« >■- " ■>
wid penance that we might be delivered from our sins no?
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for his own, but for our sakes, for he has no need of us ; he
might, without injury, have condemned us to eternal dam-
"'i";iL. « Bless the Lord, oh, my sotd ; and let all that
is within me bless his holy name." Ps. cu.
Third Point.
Consider the incomprehensible love of God towards us, in
the institution of the most holy Eucharist, m ^vhich he gave
himself to us for our food. "There is no other nation so
grela that hath God so nigh them, as our God is present
^""jLaonf' Where is our love in return? " What shall I
renX u^^^^^^^^ for all the tilings that he hath rendered
*" Collquf' Beg of God not to withdraw his mercies from
you.
SIXTH MEDITATION.
ON THK PASSION AND DEATH OF CHRIST.
^rf'iTi^l^'L Mount of Olives, at the foot of
wWch Christ sweat blood; Mount Bion, on which was situ-
Tted the city of Solyma, where he was accused, scourged,
^d condemned; md Mount Calvary, where he was crucified.
First Point.
Consider what passed in the garden, the agony, the bloody
*T;£r 'mo will not suifer with 1^. -^ take fi.m
his hand the cup of liis passion which he giveth to drmk ?
Second Point.
Consider what he suifered in the city, before Annas, Cai-
, ^., . ... XI, „ ...p^i,j,..v Iniff'^tinors. scourffings, <fec
A"'ectiom. Here none need be suggested.
SATURDAT.
Third Point.
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C-nsider what he endured on Mount Calvary, in being
etnpped of hia garments, having his hands and feet piorcec!
Consider also his words on the cross Ac
Atf'<^tioni " Look upon the wounds of thy Saviour, as he
BheJs f<,r thee, the nrice of thy redemption. His^heSd is
bent to kiss thee; fns heart is opened to love thee- ha
wnis stretched out to embrace thee. Consider these th'ing"
how great they be ; weigh them in the balance of thy hea?t'
that he may be who ly fixed in thy heart, who. for thee, waa
wholly fastened to the cro8s."-ST. Auoustin.
toUoquy. Jesus crucified will suggest it.
SEVENTH MEDITATIO]^.
SftiX Saturtras.
ON THE BLESSED VIRGIN MABF.
Preparation, as before.
Place before thy mind the Queen of heaven and earth
Ssed TW J^y *^' ^''*' ""^ *'''''''°' ^^ '^^^"^ ^^ *^»
First Point.
Consider both the outward and mward loveliness of that
blessed Virgin, of whom the spouse in the Canticle saith,
Tho'i art all fair, oh. my love, and there is not a spot in
thee. How should she not be most beautiful, who broueht
forth him who was "beautiful above the sons of me»?»
Assuredly. "The most High hath sanctified his own taber-
nacle. Ps. xlv.
Affections Shall not I, at so glorious a vision of Christian
pertection, cleanse my soul from its stains? most pure
Vu-gin, obtam for me grace to do this.
Second Point.
Consider, with what privileges and honors th. ^^^
X.. _,. .. . The Father love lier as his daughter-
Trinity glorifies her
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tho Son honors hor as his mother; tlie Holy Ghost em*
bruces her as his brido. „ . ,, . xi , •.«
ApcLom. How can I sufficiently praise thee ? do.
Third Point.
Cor^uler tho mercy and tenderness of this mother towards
all in misery ; and altliough the mercer of God be inhnitely
greater, yet h.finito also is his justice, m which Mary has no
^^Affectiona. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, «fec p. 67.
(Mloqwi, to the blessed Virgin Mary, may be giithered
from the Atfections.
barious Urajicrs onb UDetJotions for tl)e
mse of Il)e iraitl)ful.
ACTS OF FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY:
( To the recital of which, with contrition of heart, an Indulgence
is attac/ied.)
LITERALLT TRANSLATED FROM THE ORIGINAL.
An Act of Faith.
T firmly believe, because Gcd, who is the infallible
truth, has thus revealed to his holy Catholic Church,
mid l)y it veveuls it also unto us, tiiat there is [>'^t'^yotl
ill three Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Ghost; that the Son was made man oy taking flesh and
" a human soul, by the operati<m of the Holy Ghost, m
the womu of the most pure Virgin Mary ; that he died
upon the cross, rose again from the dead, ascended into
|,«.,vop. -t'ld fi-oin thence will come again at the end ot
the world to judge both the living and the dead; to
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An Act of Hope.
O my God, because thou art alraighty, and infinitelv
Ijood uiul nu-rciful, I hope, that for^he merit" of the
paHHion and death of Jc,hu8 Christ our Saviour, thou
wil g.vemeeternallife,whieh thou iutst faithfukp om
sed to all who do the works of a good Christian- si^iTe
I resolve to do them by thy holy aid. "'*'^"' ^"'^®
An Act of Charity.
ner^ec^rS' ,^f ^"««/hou art the highest and most
S'^hxJ'. fd l''^'' *'''', '"^^i^ my whole heart, above
ah tlungs , and I am resolved to suffer the loss of all
lungs rather than offend thee; and, for thy love! I also
love my neighbor as myself. ^ "vt-, i uiso
OTHER ACTS OF FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY.
IN COMMON USE.
Preparatory Prayer.
of ^ukhTnnl """^^ 'l''"f ' ^""h e:^^"* *« ^« ^^^ increase
taith, hope, and charity ; and that we may deserve to
obtam what thou dost promise, make us to love wha^
thou commandest; through Christ our Lord? Amen
An Act of Faith.
1 firmly belifiVA thpr<» ia ^n/. n^A . __n .i
one God there are three Persons, the Father, the So^
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and the Holy Ghost; that t^^ ^on took t^i^nsd^^ ^|jj
nature of man from the womb of the Virgin Mary, oy
the opemtl of the POwer of the Holy Ghost ; and tb^^
in this our human nature, he was crucified, and die» tor
sTha afterwards he rose agaui, and ascended nitc
ea'ven, from whence he shall come to repay the just
evXin- glory, and the wicked ever asting punish-
S Mt)ri?over I believe whatsoever else the Catholic
Church pi^poses to be believed, and this because God
who i. tL ^Sovereign Truth, and can "ei fe^/.^;;^^^^^^^^
nor be deceived, hath revealed all these things to thiB
his Church.
An Act of Hope.
O mv God, relying on thy almighty power, and thy
infinite merc^ and goodness, and because thou art failh-
f^to tl^^^^^^^^^ trust in thee that thou wilt gran
me the forgiveness of my sins, through the merits of
Jesus Christ thy Son ; and that thou wilt give me the
nsshLnce of thy grace, with which I may labor o con-
?h~the e/din the diligent exercise of all good
vvorks, and may deserve to obtain in heaven the glory
wliich thou hast promised.
An Act of Charity.
O Lord my God, I love thee with rny whole heart
nnfl sibove all things, because tliou, O God, ait tlie
Sote erGood, and, for thy own infinite perfections
ar' mos^t worth^ of all love; and, for thy sake, I also
love my neighbor as myself.
An Act of Contrition.
O mv God, for the sake of thy sovereign goodness and
infinite^erfections, which 1 love above alHhings, I am
exceedingly sorrv from ihe Douom oi my n««iw «»- •••••
grieved for having offended hy my sins this thy infimte
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goodnefls ; and I firmly resolve, bv the a^mtame of thv
grace, never more to offend thee 'for the time to come
and caretuHy to avoid all occasions of sin
AN UNIVERSAL PRAYER.
FOR ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO SALVATION.
f.n-?, '"^An'''^' ^^^^^'^^ "'.^^^^ ' ^« ^^«" Strengthen my
fa th. All my hopes are in thee ; do thou secSre then^
love thee ; teach me to love thee daily more and nio't
lllV oUlIOVV.
I adore thee as my first beginning; I aspire after
pn>tector '' ^ ''" "^'^ '^''' ''' "^^ '^'^'^'^^^
Vouchsafe, O my God, to conduct me by thy wisdom
to restnnn me by thy justice, to comfort m^y thy'
mercy, to defend me by thy power. "^
To thee I desire to consecrate all my thoughts, words
ac ions, and sufferings; that henceforward I may S
only ot Thee, speak of thee, refer all my acticn?to y
Sl^ ^'^' ^"ff'^r willingly whatever thou shalt
i.ord, I desire that in all things thy will mav bp /innp
tXr '' '^ ''-' ^'"' ^"' in^he'minnTthat/lhou
flni,^''^ ""^ -n^®. *"" enlighten mv understanding, to in-
flame my will, to purify my body, and to sanctify m^
Give me strength, O my God, to expiate my offences
OA ercome my temptations, to subdue my passions, and
to acquire the virtues proper for my state.
J5 T/ i?y^:r;^^ *«"^«r "ff-^^!-". for thy goodness,
of tiie world. " "'^ "e.ghbor, and contempt
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Let, ino nlwnys ronieinbcr to be submisBiyo to my su-
periors, coiMleseeiuling to my interiors, faithful to my
friondn, juui charitable to my enemies.
A»HiHt me to overcome Hetmuaiity by mortification,
avarice by almH-deedH, anger by meeknesH, and tepidity
by devotion.
() my tJoil, make me prudent in my undertakui}r»,
courageous in dangerw, patient in atiliction, and liumble
In pro^*peritv.
(;rant that 1 nuiy be ever attentive at my prayers,
t<Mnperale at n»y meals diligent in my employments, and
constant in my resolutions.
Jiet my conscience be ever uprigld and pure, my ox
terior modest, my conversation edifying, and my com*
portmcnt regular.
Assist me, that I may continually labor to ovfcrcomo
nature, to correspond with thy grace, to keep thy com-
mandments, and to work out ray salvation.
Discover to me, O my Cod, the nothingness of this
world, the greatness of heiiven, the shortness of time,
and the length of eternity.
<jrant that I may prepare for death ; that I may fear
thy judgments, escape hell, and in the end obtain heav
en; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.
FIFTEEN MEDITATIONS
ON THE PASSION OF OUR SAVIOUR JKSUS CHRIST.
O good and gracious Jesus ! wlio, being most^ high in
the glory of thy Fatlu r, and of one essence with him,
didsrvouchsjife'of thy infinite love to be made man, to
be born in a stable, to be laid in a manger, to be cir-
cumcised, and to lly into Egypt ; afterwards to be bajv
ignorant, and to heal tlie diseased ; in thy whole life to
PRAYEHS *\D UEVOTIWTS,
laa
Bufter eonhmm iiffl.ctiorm and pcrHecutions ; and at
Ion«^t1i v..lunt«nly to HuH^r d.ntl/npon flu, cr'„HH; an
nil I. H f,.r me, ,md Huch vvr.tched cn-atureH as mysdi
J. ( «f<.od «„( flrraciouH ,r,„„„ 1 who, havini/ eaton tho
puHclu.1 lamb with thy dearly bclovod diHcfpCdi |„t
niH. fro,,, H„ppor, ^ird thyH.lf with a tow.l, pour water
n.to a bus,,, a..d o„ hooded kneen didnt h , ,,, y w Ll
^^J^H ot thy d..scipleH, and wipe them w;;h tlfy onn
'I ( ) ^'ood and ^.TrnciooM 3vmi» ! who, when the tim«. «f
h'^riHy to thy ehildren, h-avio^r uh thy nioHt Hacred boav
to l>. onr n,eat, and thy niont preei^^^H blood to bo our
d.n.k: no vv.t can teach, n(,r underHlandinxr penetrate
the hottonileHH depth of thi« thy charity. V^''^'rMe
, 4. U »)od and ^m,cioii8 JesuH! who, having entered
nto the pnh.„ of ()iive«, be^annt t<, fear and to be
l.oavy ; whereupon thou «aidst to thy disciploH, mIsoZ
^v sorrorrM even vrUo death; and then Jeavinnirm
kneeiedHt upon the ground, and falling flat on LfZ
prayedst to thy Father, Jf it be possL. iHoJ^lnZ
ini.sJromme. A,jd yet with perfect HubmiHWon, wholly
eHi^r„edst thyself to hin,, nayin^r, Father, not rm Zf
^: ^.??«^, ^^^ gracious Jesus! who, inflamed with
an n,efinT,le denire to redeem me, didst go to im^et t^^e
•UKiTs.J^'l -ff-edst Judas the traitor to kSss thc^
•UK thyself o be taken and bound A^ith cords, and as a
naU.factor disgracefully led by the basest of the people
t< Annas, where with admirable meekness thou rere^v!
edHt a cruel stroke on thy face, most unjustly given ^^^^^^^
l>y a vile wretch and slave. ^ ^ ®
hnnnyi.^l'''''^ """^ ^'''*'^^^"' "^^""^ ' ^'>« ^ast led fast
hound 1 ke a notorious malefactor from Annas to the
m,Zlv,,^'-'^P'r/'^' ^'^^ priest, where the Jews most
iinnn /h,; ~^"" i" '"j"* ""•"'i ?''" "^^^"^roua insolence spat
upon thy meek and amiable face, bufieting thy cheeks
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and l.lindfoldiiiff thine eyes, scornfully moekinj^, find
maliciously allroutin^' llu'c with iiijuriew uU that night.
7. O good and {rracious Jesus ! wiio in the morning
vast brought to (he presenee of Pilate, and with a most
Bweet nd humble countenanee, casting thine eyes down,
stoodst before him in the jndgnu'nl-liall; and when thou
wast most falsely calumi'dated by the Jews, and many
insulis and provocations were given thee, thou meekly
heldst thy peace, and patiently' sull'eredst their unjust
proceedings.
8. O good and gracious Jeaus ! who wast sent from
rilate to Herod; he out of vain curiosity coveting to
see HOiiie miracle at thy hand, denninded many thmgs
of thee, and tJie Jews continuing their perverseness
agiiiiiht thee; but to all these thy nieekness replied n(>t
a vv(,rd: vvh' refore Herod and all his court desjustnl
tlioe, and putlisig on thee a winte garment in scorn and
derision, sent thee thus back again to I'ilate. O un-
speakable lunnility and obedience to the will of thine
enemies! thou wentst forth and returncdst again, and
wast led iij:) and down from place to place whiiout
j,*ainsaying, t>ut suffering them to do whatever they
would.
11 O good and gracious Jesus! wlio in the judgment-
hull wast siript naked, and without any compassion most
cn;elly scourged. 'Tliere was thy blessed virginal and
tt-ruler llesh torn with stripes, and altogether mangled
and del'ormed; so that the streams of thy most precious
blood ran down on every side upon the earth.
10. O good and gracious Jesus! after thy feharp and
bh rAy scourging, to put thee to more shame and ton-
fusion, as also to increase thy torments, they clothed
thee with an old purj)le garment, and platting a 2rown
of thorns, pressed it on thy holy head, till the sharp
points piercv ^ thy temples, and thy most precious blood
ran down and covered thy face and neck: they gave
thee in derision ii reed fur thy sceptre, and kneeling
fj/>\»rii l>afV)rn thee in scorri; saluted thee=i snviiifr, Hdil,
Kirm of Uie Jews; then to\)k they tr.e reed out of thy
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l.reuthle».s: 'thou refusX m„ ?„ '', "^^^ "' "•""'J' "'"•
rJf" ^?/"'^ """^ ^^nit-ious Jesus ! boiriff come to Monnf
fountain, thy preeiouB blood gusheS int. '' •"" ^""^ "
14. U good iind griicious Ji'aus! who, hmmnn nn tl «
OSS k^weei, two thieves, w„8t ass„a;d wXfw .
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15. O good and gracious Jesus! O good Shepherd I
thus thou bestowedst thy life for thy sheep, and even
after death still thou wouldst suffer for us, the sacred
side of thy dead body being opened with a spear, out of
which flowed water and blood. TItus at last ended a I
thy sufferings; and thy enemies having slacked their
thirst for thy blood, and being gone away, thy disciples
came and took thy immaculate body down from the
cross, reposed it on the knees of thy blessed Mother,
and after all imaginable expressions of piety, reverence,
and love, wrapped it up in linen, and laid it hi a sepulchre.
Prayer.
O mild and innocent Lamb of God, thus heartily thou
didst love me, these things thou didst for me, these
pains most patiently and lovingly thou sufferedst for
me. What shall I render unto thee ? I adore and glo-
niy thee, I praise thee and give thee thanks, with all the
powers of my soul. Jesus, Son of the living God,
King of kings, and Lord of lords. Hail, most glorious
Redeemer of our souls, whose death quickens and gives
life to the world.
O blessed Saviour, have mercy on me, for thy good-
ness' sake ; forgive me all my sins, destroy and mortify
in me whatever displeaseth thee. Make me one accord-
ing to thy heart, and grant that to the utmost of my
power I may most diligently imitate thy holy life. O
blessed Father of heaven ! behold I offer the most holy
incarnation, life, and passion of thy dearly beloved Son
Jesus Christ, in full satisfaction for all my sins, and
perfect amendment of my life. Grant, most merciful
Fatlier, for' the merits of thy only-begotten Son, to the
living mercy and grace, and to the s(m'.s departed rest
»nd iile everlastiivj. Amen.
PBAYERS AND bEVOTlONS.
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THIRTY DAYS' PRAYER
W QUE H^irKSED EEDEKMEK, IN HOXOK OF HIS BITTEB PASSION.
F<yr Deliverance from any Evil, or for obtaining s<me
especial Mercy.
^rMHrtvt/'"" sad desolate, and dLtrS
foo o • thv h r P ''"' f '^^"^' '^"^^^y prostrate at the
my mt-rty, and beseechnig tliee to take uitv and f.nm
f.tjHion u,,on me in this n?y present afflic.lion!^
behold' m/t^'ri^'''' ^/'""'^^ ^^^"^'« ♦>*' the afflicted,
dL ?eie7 ^r fi'T''"^"' my sorrows, and remedy my
LrSvnnM / /^^^V.^^^l^S^ «^y«elf encompasBed with very
eoSnt hn{ Jor succor, or to whom I may make my
^TAhLl ^^'' "i^ "^^^^ ^"*^ °^^'-^if"l Saviour,
7hl u , ^3 '''""^ confidence that thou wilt vouchsafe
nat^L^^w^'^ ""^f -'^^ "^^ *^y ^'^"^^"^o with our human
tinosi to unite thy divme person to mortal flesh fr.V
man 8 Halvation, thou didst send thy angel to the ho Iv
me n in for thT"" "^t»'-'\»-«mainedst, true God ai d
womb '^^'' ^^ '""^ "^^"ths in her sacred
By the anguish thou enduredst when, the time of thv
&F?r'.? f--i»^- ni^i^, thou prayert to t1;
;^' inilh '«■' '^''' 'I '' ""'T ^"^'''^^^ that bitter dui
moTtr T^'^'^'V ^'.'"^ ^^^"^ ' y^t concluding, witii a
most perfect act of resignation, Not my will, but thine be
% the outra^reous injuries, shameful disgraces, cruel
b ovvs, contumelious blasphemies, forged witnesses
raise accusations, and unjust i„df^nipnt v-hl i ■ '
innoiiiTif l.iniKf , +• "/v^"^' J""omemn, \vhidi mou,
mnotuitLamb! patiently enduredst ; by the shackles
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PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS.
wliioli fettered thy limbs, the tears which flowed from
tliiiio eyes, the blood which trickled from thy whole
body ; by the fears, sorrows, and sadness of thy heart ;
by the shame thou reeeivedst in being stript of thy gar-
ments, to hang naked on the cross, in the sigh t of thy
sorrowful Mother, and in the presence of all the people.
"By thy royal head crowned with thorns, and smitten
with a reed ; by thy thirst quenched witli vinegar and
gall ; by thy side opened with a spear, whence issued
blood and water, to refresh our souls with that living
fountain of thy love and mercy ; by the sharp inails
wherewith thy tender hands and teet were cruelly
pierced and fastened to the cross ; by the recomraen-
dation of thy departing soul to thy heavenly Father,
saying, bito thij hands I conunend my spirit ; by thy
piayinf, for thy enen)i88, Fither, forgice t^em^ f'*r lli^y
know not what they do ; by thy giving up the ghost,
when thou criedst out with a loud voice, My God, my
Gwi, why hast thou forsaken me ? and then, bowing
down thy most blessed head, saidst, // is consummated.
By the great mercy thou showedst towards the peni-
tent thief, saying, This day thou shall be with me in
Paradise; by thy descent into Limbus, and the joy
thou communicatedst to the just souls therein detained ;
by the glory of thy triumphant resurrection, and the
consoling appearance thou frequently didst vouchsafe
for forty days' space to thy sacred Virgin Mother, to
thy apostles, and thy other chosen friends and servants;
by thy admirable ascension, when, in the sight of thy
holy Mother and thy apostles, thou wast elevated into
heaven ; by the miraculous coming down of the Holy
Ghost in the form of liery tongues, whereby thou re-
pleni^hedst the hearts of thy disciples with thy love,
and gavest them strength and courage to plant thy
faitl in the whole world ; by the dreadful day of gen-
eral judgment, on which thou wilt pass sentence on all
mankind.
By all tnose sorrows, joys, passions, corapassit ns, and
whatsoever else is dear io thee in heaven and or. yarth,
PKAYERS AND DEVOTIONS. 139
take pity on mo, O comprmsionate Redeemer ! hear mv
prayers, and j^rant mo that for which I now mokt hu7
h\y and heartily petition thee. [Mention hcret S
you desire or reflect mentally upon if.] Give n.e O S
eious Saviour, npcedily to experienci thy divh^' buS
and corn ort who, aecording to the aecuston ed sweet
nesH of thy tender he^rt, art wont to grant the requestfl
< f Lose who feur and love tliee, even to theh Sh
dcwe and satisfaction; bestow o'n me also, O blessed
Jesus, a constant faith, a hrm hoj.e, a i)erfect charitv a
true contrition, a sincere coniessiin a fuU sL fi^^
a d hgent guarding of myself from future fail us a
contempt ot the world, a complete conquest of n vH^s"
Bions, a zealous imitation of thy exemplary life and
conversation, an entire accomplishment of my vovvs an
ubsoluto mortihcntion of my self will, h willing r^dhi'^ss
to die for thy love and honor, a final persevjral^e L
grace and good works, a happy departire of nw soil
out of this world, with my perfect senses about me ar"d
with thy ho y sacrainents to strengthen me; thvse f O
dear Jesus, to comfort me! thy sacred Virgin llothev
with the saints, my particular patrons, to pmy Zml
THE THIRTY DAYS' PRAYER
TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, IN HONOR OF THE SA3RED
PASSION 3F OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, BY THE BTAOVT
RECITAL OF WHICH, FOR THE ABOVE SPACE OF TIME
rE^QU^E^T ''''''^'''^''''''^ ««^^ ^^" O^TA^N «UR LAWFUL
ft is P'^'-"'^"'«^'y/2T;"ended as a proper devotion for every day In
i^eiit, and all the f ndays throughout the year.
Ever-glorious and blessed Mnrv. ouper of '--H-,.,
n.<.tl,e,- „f mercy, the hope n.dcoMo^ JPi^^l^
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PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS.
desolate aoula ; through that sword of sorrow which
piercoil thy toiulor hoart, whilst thine only Son Josua
Christ our Lord sutlored deatii and ignominy on the
crosa; through that tilial tenderness and pure love he
had for thee, grieving in thy grief, whilst from his crosa
he reconifnended thee to the care and protection of his
beloved disciple St. John ; take pity, \ beseech tliee, ou
my poverty and necessities ; have compassion on my
anxieties and cares ; assist and comfort me in all my in-
firmities and miseries, of what kind soever. Thou art
the motiier of mercies, the sweet comforter and only ref-
uge of the needy and the orphan, of the desolate and
afflicted. Cast, therefore, an eye of pity on a poor child
f f Eve, and hear my praytir; for since, in just punish-
flient of my sins, 1 tind myself encompassed by a mul-
titude of evils, and oppressed with much anguish of
spirit, whither can I tly for more secure shelter, O
amiable mother of my I^rd and Saviour Jesus Christ !
than to the wings of thy maternal protection? Attend,
therefore, I beseech thee, with an ear of pity and com-
passion to my humble and earnest request. I ask it
through the mercy of thy dear Son : through that love
and condescension wherewith he embraced our nature,
when, in compliance with the. divine will, thou gavest
thy consent ; and whom, after the expiration of nine
months, thou broughtest forth from thy chaste womb to
visit this world, and bless it with his presence. I ask it
through that anguish of mind wherewith thy beloved
Son, our dear Saviour, was overwhelmed on the Mount
of Olives, when he besought his eternal Father to re-
move from him, if possible, the bitter chalice of his i)as-
siou. I ask it through the threefold repetition of his
prayer in the garden, from whence afterwards, with sor-
rowing steps, and mournful tears, thou didst accompany
him to the doleful theatre of his death and sufferings.
I ask it through the wounds and sores of his virginal
flesh, occasioned by the c(»rds and whips wlujrewith ho
was bound and scourged, when stripped of his seamless
garmeiit, for wiiicli liis execuLioiiers afterwards cast
PHAYERS AND DEVOTIONS. 141
11 he wL'LlZf ZmH' """ '*^'!"'"'"'- -her..
his biiUT tea™ and bCdy teS.n' ""'' " i'""''«''
'mti„n, hi» »adne»H and Sf of llrt i""? '•""', ''''"'ff-
the blood wluch Hick «l (V,Vn, f • , ' "'I* " "i">"gh
when struek w tl dt h1 r ,■" '"^l' ""'' '"■<^'-'"" ''A
l.i» crown of Tho ,t, it^kUtl' "'"^,' '■J!"' l"'''"'"^ *'"•
torments he sufltred wh„,? j • ,'","*'''' "'" '^''"'•"eiating
cned with h™";?:!!"' r -f •"f.^'^T «'t
when ho exclaimed: 4 fW'^w, "",*''," """'^
>rs<i*CT me? I ask it tl,rn,,;,i i,^ ' «"%''«»' "">"
the good tliief and .1,1 Ifi^ ■"" '"*=''")' "^'ended to
l>reeio„s sou a„T BO t iH^ '';? '^'T't''"" »'' '"»
i'ather before he ex^ ll 1 ' r'""^' "^ ^'^ "'"""•I
it through the blood miVr/'"^'/' " ■^""'^<'- ' "^^
fiom ■-Saer^dXXrpirrceV,;'?,';: a^f 'r"*
bitter pass":„, alrUVS^ dealh T th"" "'^' ■""
wh eh nature itself w°,..i-." "" ""' "oss, at
burstin/orrofks rSi rjr, '"'».™7"'«io"«. by ihe
earthquake, and d'ark^ss^o? t !" "V'" ''"'P'''' "'«
it through his deacent i^L I, i ?" *!"^ """"'• ' ""k
ence, he mi'reututended'']n o'h """ '"7 P''=-
&oft aT^iP '^-?Sd InSVe'
tn nA4 th ' /^ *^^« word. When thev went forth
- x-.v.a.h th. guHpel. 1 ask It Von^h the awful ap."
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PRAVERS AiNl> ^KVOTIOKS,
pearnnce ot thy 8011, at the hwt dreadful day, when ho
shall como to judj^'e the living and the dead, and the
world by tire. 1 ask it throuj,'h the conipaHsion he bore
thee in this lite, atid the ineffable joy thou didst feel at
thine assumption into heaven, where thou Jirt eternally
absorbed in the sweet contt'inplation of his divine per-
fections. O glorious and ever-blessed Virgin ! coml'ort
the heart of thy suppliant, by obtaining for me [Here
mention your request under the condition of its beinff
dgrenable to the will of G(hI]. And as I am persuaded
my divine Saviour doth honor thee as his beloved
Mother, to whom he can refuse nothing, so let me
speedily experience the efficacy of thy powerful inter-
cession, according to the tenderness of thy maternal
atiection, and his filial loving heart, who mercifully
granteth the rc(|uests and complielh with the desires
of those that love and fear him. Wherefore, O most
blessed Virgin, besides the object of my present peti-
tion, and whatever else I may stand in need of, obtain
for me also of thy dear Son, our Lord and our Ood, a
lively faith, a firm hope, a perfect charity, a true contH-
tion of heart, unfeigned tears of compunction, a sincere
confession, an abstinence from sin, a love of God and
my neighbor, a contempt of the world, and patience
under all affronts and ignominies ; nay, even, if neces-
sary, an opprobrious death itself, for the love of my Sav-
iour Jesus Cli ist. Obtain likewise for me, O sacred
Mother of God ! perseverance in good works, the per-
formance of good resolutions, the mortification of self-
will, a pious conversation through life, and, at my last
moments, a strong and sincere repentance, accompanied
b}' such a lively and attentive presence of mind as may
enable me to receive the last sacraments of the Church
worthily, and die in thy friendship and favor. Lastly,
obtain, I beseech thee, for the souls of my parents,
brethren, relations, and benefactors, both living and
dead, life everlasting. Amen.
TR AYKRS AND DEVOTIONS.
Sia: Prayers of St. Bridget.
'mTciful lover of .UnVninf ^ "' •'^"'•'•'>^^-^»K and rno>t
-'">m then didst nssu,: W,;;,.r" '•'"'", ^''^ '^'^ «'^
«orr()WH uluch did m'rc7ihvT 'l''""''/^" ^^'^'^c sharp
-'<Jor, when nt thv sVl ) f ^'•- ;!Mguish thou didst
o; tliy discdploH, didst tl^' em wm. T' ^''"'; 1''^ ^^*
<'^ I'y i)reei(,ns body m.d b oV, V, f '''"''' ^^'"""1"^^
^f n^^ them, didst 'Lre d| thi ' '' '""'"'^y ^'«'"-
most sweet Saviour ih-.f i ;., /' ^ beseech tl o
tl'y -ered sod " d ^Im'^ X-f 'o '"'' "f "'^'' ^^ '^^^
t"'Hvs to thv heaverdy F-i he h ^ V']^ ^^'''"^ ^^'^''^
""•' '>'"''^^ thou wast i' V i tZ."^'' T"^ ''"^'^^
prehended by thy chosen In .1 ' ' «^'n/li^cip]e, at),
nesses, unjustly Jrr i^n'd k '' H*'"'^'^ ^^>' ^^^'"^^ ^^ii
fhvchosen^dtyjn thfp'ilh H •'" ^''^^'••^' "^'•' ">
"^ ^'ge of thy youth wnu^^^^^^^ '^'^ ''^^"nsh-
l^t'-'ten, spurned sn^ „r f ""•^, ^-^^''^^^''^ned, bound.
-Hi ci<;th!.d vvhh oX'r Tn s;.t'^tVM.^'\^ ^'^"-"-"^^
f^'f^Mi, spit upon ao-.in br'nH ' ^T* ^^''^''^^^'^'^^'^^ ''tifl!
'^"'elly Lourled/cC'ned u1^h"'"t^^'' '" " I'illnr, mo.t
^-;^^ and afflict;i "Tt tn'n'^er 1;;':"%^'''"^'^ ^^"'^ ^^
['••'ins, and injuries. O niv Ch V i^^^'f torn,ent.s,
«nd merit of all that bittp7n.f i'''"'' ^>' ^^^^ '"^'"'''7
breathedst thy lasf up n ^ " '""^ "'^^"^^'^' '^^^f^"'^' ^^oj
m. before mv de it! ? ''''.''"'' ^^"^hsafe to rrrant
^1} dcaca, uue contrition, ei tiro confess! ^
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PRATERS AND DEVOTIONS.
ft fl(>wi?ijf fountjiin of tcnrM, full sntisfaction, jind plenary
roinission of nil my Hiiis. Amen.
() (.lost •rracloua Lord Jomua, bo propitioim to m6 a
•i'UH»r.
Our Father, iVc. Ilail, Mary, &c.
U. () nioHt Hweet Lord Johuh, ever-Howing fountain of
heavenly delltflitH, rennunber, 1 beHeeeh thee, that jjfrief
and sorrow which thou didst Huffer when thy cruel ene-
mies, liko tieivo lions, with furious and dreadful looks,
compassiufr thee round nbout, did tear off thy hair, apit
upon thy sacred face, scratch, bullet thee, and with all
niauner of »inheard-of injuries, oulr.Mj^'es, and torments,
did most cruelly a!id basely blaspheme, scorn, and affront
thee. O most sweet Lord Jesus, by all those most bar-
barous and inhuman outrajrea which thou didst suffer,
Youchsale to deliver me from all my enefuies, visible
and invisible, that, protectcil und(?r the shadow of thy
winjrs, I may safely arrive at the port of eternal glory.
Amen.
O most jjrncioua Lord Jesua, &c.
8. O uu>st sweet liord Jesus, omnipotent eronrtor and
fabricator of the world, and repairer of mankind, who
containest both heaven and earth in thy hand, and whoso
immensity no bounds can limit: remember, I beseecli
thee, that bitter pain and anguish which thou didat en-
dure, when the perfidious Jews [)ierced thy delicate and
tender hands and feet with most rough and blunt nails,
atretchintr them forth violently with cords to the holes
they had made in the cross. Thus they heaped dolors
upon dolors, most cruelly disjointing all thy bones,
breaking all thy veins, and renewing aFl thy sacred
wounds. O most aweet Jesus, by the memory of all
these pains and torments on the cross, vouchsafe to give
me thy fear and love, with perfect charity towards my
neighbor. Amen.
O most pious Lord Jesus, &c.
4. O most sweet Lord Jesus, heavenly physician of
human nature, and eternal king; remember, I beseech
tJiee. uL tho-ft bitter pains which thou didst endure in
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PII...V1SK8 AND DEVOTIONS,
could (,„ c^'um^e I'u ,, '■''„r':;r',";-'''''',";' -J"'"'
'"^''HlHMMJe t(rr.i A <>"""P<'(m.t Father, re-
im-dVitudii Wi'm in h,. ,1... wJt;K«a, who lor thoir
«I»''(I teura for us nZ r 1 1 i ^'^J«t coinmiserute und
uiifjiy by that mercy thou didst shnw t,. fi, Vi • i?'
tite cross, savinxr f,/him '#" • / T ^ "'*^ ^'"'^* "P<^"
"^y Lord Sd mTc'd tshow^lhf 1?'^^'' ^^^' ''''''*
»ow, and at the Lr of ^ Sif i^^L""^*^ ^^ -'
O most sweet Lord Jesus, &c.
t»r..<-. .oaipu^sioiMie thee, but only the blcsscnl Virfdi
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PRAYERS FOR A HAPPY DEAIH.
Mary, tliy mother, who, standing under the cross, in the
bitterness of her soul, aecompanied thee in all thy tor-
ments, unto whom thou didst commend tliy beloved dis-
ciple Si. John in tliy place, sjiying unto her, Woman^
behold thy son! and after to that disciple, Behold thij
another ! O most sweet Lord Jesus, by that sword which
did then transpierce her sacred soul, and by the tender
love arid compassion wherewith thou didst behold the
sad distress of thy sorrowful mother, have pity and com-
l>assion on me, I beseech thee, my dearest Lord, and
mercifully help, comfort, succor, and assist me in all
my tribulations, adversities, necessities, sorrows, and auf
ferings, both spiritual and corporal. Amen.
O most blessed Lord Jesus, &c.
\
►•♦«
JJrascre for a flappji iHeatl).
Hf. In the name of the Father, &c.
Open thou our lips, O Lord, to bless thy holy name ;
cleanse our hearts from all our wandering and distnurt-
ing thoughts ; enlighten our understandings, and inflame
our wills, that we may perform this holy exercise with
due attention and devotion, and deserve to be heard in
the presence of thy divine Majesty, through Christ our
Lont. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
All ve holy Angels and Archangels,
St. Abel,
St. Abraham,
St. John the Baptist, _
All ye holy Apostles and KYRngeliata,
1
f»
^'sion for us.
) Lord.
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PEA^-KRS FOR A HAPPY DEATH. U^
All ye holy Disciples of our Lord,
All ye holy Innocents,
St. Stephen,
St. Laurence,
All ye holy Martyrs,
St. Silvester,
St. Gregory,
St. Austin,
All ye holy Bishops and Confessors,
bt. Bennct,
St. Francis, •
All ve holy Monks and Hermits,
St. Mary Magdalen,
St. Lucy,
All ye holy Virmns and Widows, I
All ye Saints ot God, make int ' " -^
Be merciful unto us, and spare / i^oro
Be merciful unto us, and hear us, O Lord.
r rom thy anger,
From an unprovided death,
From the pains of hell.
From all evil,
From the power of the devil.
By iny hativity.
By thy cross and passion.
By thy death and burial.
By thy glorious resurrection.
By thy admirable ascension,
By the grace of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter,
In the day of judgment, I
We sinners, beseech thee to hear us.
That thou spare us, we beseech thee to hear us
Lord, have mercy on U3.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Let us pr-y.
^ O God of mercy, strengthen us thy servants in thy
«eaveihy ^rmcc, tnat at tiie hour of our death the enemy
O
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PRAYERS FOR A HAPPY DEATH.
1
may not prevail over us, and that we may deserve to be
conducted by thy angels into everlat ing life, through our
Jjord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Almighty and most merciful Creator, who, to refresh
thy thirstnig people in the desert, didst command streams
of water to llov from the hard rock ; touch, we beseech
thee, our stony hearts, and give us tears of perfect com-
punction, that we may detest all sui, and thirst after the
blissful and glorious sight of thee, our God, the Father
the Son, and the Holy GMiost. Amen.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the world, behold
prostrate at thy feet a most ungrateful and perfidious
creature. O my God, I have offended thee exceedingly
in thought, word, and deed. My heinous crimes fixed
thee to the Woody cross. To rescue me from eternal
damnation, thou didst endure an agony of three hours
on Mount Calvary. I am astonished and confounded
at thy unwearied patience in supporting a most pro-
voking and wilful sinner. From the very bottom of
my heart I detest all my sins ; and because I love thee,
and will love thee above all created things, T stead-
fastly purpose, by the help of thy grace, never to offend
thee more ; rather to die than commit one ijiortal sin.
Amen.
O Jesus, who, in thy prayer to thy Father in the garden
of Gethsemani, wast filled with anguish and sorrow,
which forced from thy trembling body drops of blood,
trickling to the ground ; have mercy on us, have mercy
on us, O Lord, have mercy on ua.
O lesus, who wast betrayed by the kiss of Judas into
the hands of thy enemies, wast seized and bound like a
thi< f, and abandoned by thy disciples ; have mercy on us,
have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us.
O Jesus, who, by the unjust verdict of the Jews, wast
found guilty of death, brought like a malefactor before
the tribunal of Pilate, mocked and derided by the im-
pious Herod ; have mercy on us, have mercy on us, O
AjUI'II, iliivc illcii;}- usi tin.
O Jesus, who wnst stripped of th - garments, .and most
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Inhumanly scourged at the pillar; have mercy on us.
have mercy on ua, O Lord, have mercy on us
O Jesus, who wast crowned with thorns, blindfolded,
buffeted, struck with a reed, clothed in derision with a
purple garment, and in many other ways mocked and
reviled ; have mercy on us, have mercy on us, O Lord,
have mercy on us. </ 7 -*,
O Jesus, who wast reputed more criminal than Barab-
has a murderer, rejected by the Jews, and condemned
to the Ignominious death of the Cross; have mercy on
us, have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us.
O Jesus, who wast loaded with a heavy cross, and led
like an mnocent lamb to the place of execution ; have
mercy on us, have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy
on us. ' "'
O Jesus, who wast crucified between two thieves, de-
rided, blasphemed, and made to endure most horrid tor-
merits from the sixth to the ninth hour; have mercy on
us, have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us
O Jesus who didst expire on the cross, in the presence
of thy holy Mother, before whose eyes thy sacred side
was opened with a spear, whence issued forth water and
blood; have mercy on us, have mercy on us, O Lord,
have mercy on us. ., , ^
O Jesus, who wast taken down from the cross and
bathed in the tears of thy most so-rowful Mother; have
mercy on us, have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy
on us. •'
Jesus, who wast covered in every part with wounds
and bruises, embalmed with spices, and laid in the
Bepulehre; have mercy on us, have mercy on us. O
Lord, liave mercy on us.
Let us pray.
God, who for the redemption of mankind didst
vouchsafe to be born, to be circumcised, to be rejected
by the Jews, to be betrayed by a kiss, to be fettered
like a malefactor, and like an innocent lamb to be led to
a-.e., ^-j oc ignuiijiniuubiy oroughi belore Annas,
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PRAYEns Fon A iiArry death.
CniiiplmH, Pilat(s nnd Herod, to bo accuRcd Ly falHo
witiioHHcN, to ho si'otirjLrt'd vvllli whioH, buH'etod, Vlotilod
with Mpittliscrovviu'd with thoriiH, Hln|)iH'd of thyelotlu-s,
I'jiNtoiU'd to a croHH, phu-od hotwoou two thicvtis, and tc
taHto of vliu';,r,ir and jjail ; l>y tiu'rto n »).st ^'riovous piiiwH,
M-hich I, howcvor unwortiiy, d(» comnifmoiato, and hy
thy most Hiwwd doatii tnul j)aHsi(iii, deliver ine from tho
pains of hell, and ecMuiiiet ine whilher thy ineicy did
condupt tho ponitent thief, who wjim erucHied with theo,
wh(», with tho Father and rho Holy (]lho;T(t, livoHt and
roinnoBt forovor. Anion.
Pnti/ent on the Five Wounds of our Saviour.
() Lord JoHUH Christ, I njost humbly adore the moHt
Hiiered woinid in thy letY foot. I jrivo theo thnnkH for
that ernel pain, sutVerod with ho much love and charity.
I eondoh^ with theo ni thy tornuMilM, ana with thy nn)si
atllieted Mother. I humbly ben- pardon for all my kIhs,
whieh I lament more than "all imajrinable evils, heeauHC
they ollenti thee, () intiinte tjoodneHs! And I resolve
never ujore to sin. O! bring with me all sinners to
a true eonversion, and give them light to discover the
heint>nstiess and tlu. enormity of a mortal sin.
Our Father, &e. Hail, Mary, &e. Glory, &e.
O Lord Jesus (^hrist, I lnuni)lv adore the most .sacred
wound in thy right foot. 1 give thee thaidis for that
cruel p.Min, endured with so much love and chnrity. I
condole with thee in thy torments, and with (hy most
atHicted Mother. Grant 'me strength agaiiist all tempta-
tions, and prompt obedience in the execution of thy
Divine will. (Comfort, () .lesus, all poor, miserable
nlllicted, tempted, and persecuted persons. ]\losl just
Judge, govern tho-e who administer just'ce, and assist
all laborers in the can> of souls, whet'hei among Chris.
tians or Inlitlels.
Our Father, c^'c. Hail. :\lary, »!l'c. Glory, «!tc.
O I.oi-d Jesus Christ, I humhlv adore themost sncred
wound in thy left hand. 1 give theo thar.ks for that
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crii(,l nnln endured with so much lovo and charitv T
condole with theo n thv HuiYovintru nL si .? •^* *
«<nirted Mother. Dei vct Z S f V''''''^
and ,.rm.t n.e pufierei and eo iZ. 1%^;" k( ^''^k
will in all the udverHilies f 1 h m Sf ^i V^'^ ^'^'"'^^'^
n
that tliey may not perish.
Our Father, <fee.
wound"?;! fciS'tl'inV'T'''^ Ir 'V ■"«»' -""-
.•r"H |.«in. Lured f"/-„,o ^^^''' """l''" <'"^ «'»«
will ill 1.11 tliiriM ic •itiL .;> '■l™ ""'' resBlute
Willi the .-r,™tf fi„.J ,1 '"^ ""'""'""• «1^^™ '"e
OiJr Father, «fee.
w "nd'hl firble?:'d''i"'°1 '".""'^'7 ""ioro 'he -cred
.-•.-■in. >o4 .!rtfd"tow„fr„H':? ^i^l^ f"'- "-?
ni-MKs of divini. m-^ „ 1 f "" '^ ''""'«' «™'i-
<o |.r„l,.et i V holv r.nl n r' ''^ '',''« "^ •''^•'-'> « J.^™'.
'•""M.. V c"r ,, »! .: '" V"',r''' *? *■•'*' 'I'y ff"^-
r>f sal
vatiun all tho
into Ihc w
^y
«e M^h^ have gone astray, vhetW
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tlirou|j;h malice or ijjfnoranco. Subject unto thy sncred
Yoke till iiifidulH, hereticH, und all tho onoiniuH of thy
iioly Nmne.
Our Futher, &c.
Ijet us pray.
O liord JcHUH Christ, God of my heart; by thoHo five
Wouruln, which thy love for uh iullictt'd on thee, Nuceor
thy servants whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious
blood. Amen.
Most merciful Redeemer; by those ineffable tormontS;
and the immense yrief which thou wast pleased to sutler
for me, a contemptible creature, especially when thy
blessed soul was bitterly separated from thy body, I
humbly beseech thee to secure my soul at the hour of
its departure, nnd comfort me then, as thou didst tho
penitent thi«if, with tho blessed assurance that I shall be
with'thoe in Paradise. Amen.
Liit ua say thrico tho " Our Father," and the " Hail, Mary,"
in uioinory of the throe hours our Redooujer hung upon
tho cross, for tho souls of tho fjiithful departed in tliis
cony;ro{jfation. " Our Fatliur," <fec.
Lot ua say once the " Our Father," and tho " Hail, Mary,"
for such as are iu tho deplorable state of mortal sin.
"Our Father," Ac.
Let us likewise say once tho " Oui Father," and the " Hail,
Mary," for the person who is to diu next in this congrega-
tion, that he may depart happily, fortified with the holy
siioranuMits of the Church. " Our Father," Ac.
Li t ua dispose our.'olves, by acts of perfect contrition, and
pure love of God, to receive profitably the Benediction
of our Lord and Saviour, iu the adorable Sacnunent of
the Altar.
O nierciful Redeemer, and God of infinite patience;
great is my confusion at appearing in thy Divine pros-
ence, because I have'so frequently preferred vile and con-
temptible creatures before thee, the Almighty Creator of
the universe.
I, who am but a miserable worm of the earth, do
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Utterly detcHt my prusurnntion in Him.in,, Jn ♦!
crcitod for th™ iiiid I InL *'/ ''"'"'' *»"
Qri)^ Psalter of Jestto.
♦There ii no other Name under heaven given to men, whereby we matt
be ■aved."— ./Jc(» iv. 12.
Begin by a devout bowing of the head or genuflection, at the
adorable Name of Jesus.
Part I.
«' At the Name of Jesus let every knee bow, of things in heaven, of thingt
in earth, and of things in hell ; and let every tongue confess that oui
Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father."— PAi^. u. 19, 11.
t ♦
First Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, )
Jesus, Jesus, Jesws, > have mercy on me.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, )
Jesus, have mercy on me, O God of compassion, and
forgive the many and great offences 1 have committed in
thy sight.
Many have been the follies of my life, and great are
the miseries I have deserved for my ingratitude.
Have mercy on me, dear Jesus, for I am weak ; O
Lord, heal me, who am unable to help myself.
Deliver me from setting my heart upon any of thy
creatures, which may divert my eyes from continually
looking up to thee.
Grant me grace henceforth, for the love of thee, to
hate sin ; and out of a just esteem of thee, to despise all
worldly vanities.
Have mercy on all sinners, O Jesus, I beseech thee;
turn their vices into virtues, and making them true ob-
servers of thy law, and sincere lovers of thee, bring them
to bliss in everlasting glory. Have mercy also on the
souls in purgatory, for thy bitter passion, I beseech thee,
and for thy glorious name, Jesus.
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^ O blessed Trinity, one eternal God, have ,ne, y on
Holy Gils'"' ^ *" ^''"'''' ""■* '» ""> S""- «"'l to the
^oHkwithouTeni" 'tt*^""""^' '" — "<» '»--
Oar Father, &c.
Hail, Mary, &c.
Second Petiiion.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. -
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,' S help me.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, )
sucjirra^ral^p^iir/^tt---'--"^'"
witT'deXt'o^Cl •"■™"''''* "^ """^' ™d i-fl-n-^d
wiui aesires ot thy glorious presence.
fuund^':;:„•s°^vr^cth'7onr "c'r %''^ » •'-'»^«-
eomfort,'and the l^neht Others ' """' '° "^ "^'^^
Have meroy on all sinners, '&o.
Third Petiiion,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, )
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ^strengthen me.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, )
Jesus, strengthen me in soul and body, to please thp«
m domg such works of virtue as may hrZmeVthl
everlastmg joy and felicity. ^ ^ ^^ *° ^^'^
Grant me a firm purpose, most merciful Snvionr t^
amend my life, and atone for' the years past : ' '
Ihose years which I have misspent to thy displeasuro
m vam or wicked thono-hts woX .i^pj " 1- -fP .?®"^®'
toms. - 3'""; • -^.vi.,, aeeua, una evu eus-
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THE rSALTER OF JEBU8.
Make m) henrt obedient to thy will ; and ready, for
tliv love, to perform all the works of mercy.
Grant mo the giftn of the Holy GhoHt, wliich, throujrh
a virtuous life, and a '^ovout frequenting of thy raoHt
holy Huor iments, may at length bring me to thy heavenlv
liin^'doni.
Have nierey on all siiiners, &.c. >
Fimrlh Petition.
comfort me.
J08US comfort ^ne, and give me grace to place my
ehief, my only joy and felicity in thee.
Send me lieuvenly nieditntionH, Hpiritnal 8weetnes«, and
fervent desires of thy glory ; ravish my soul with the
contemplation of heaven, where I shall everlastingly
dwell with thee.
Bring often to my remcnjbrance thy unspeakable
goodness, thy gifts, ami thy great kindness shown to
me.
And when thou bringest to my mind the sad remem-
brance of my sins, whereby I have so unkindly ott'ended
thee, comfort me with the assurance of obtaining thy
grace, by the spirit of perfect penance, purging awav
my guilt, and preparing me fur thy kingdom.
Have mercy on all sinners, &.c.
Fifth Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ^
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, > make me constant,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, )
Jesus, make me constant in faith, hope, and charity,
with continuance in all virtues, and resolution not to
offend thee.
Make the memory of thy passion, and of those bitter
pains thou sutferedst for me, sustain my patience, and
refresh me in all tribulations and adversity.
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i-n^f^'r* n? ®T *^«!^/a8t the doctrines of thy holy
Ltd'l?"""' ' ^' " ^^"^'^"' frequenter ^ofii
Let no false delight of this deceitful world blind me.
no^ HcBhly temptation or fraud of the devil shaSe my
M;ir heart, whi"h has forever set up its rest in thee;
and IS resolved to give up all things for thy eternal re!
Have mercy on all sinners, &c.
- Our Lord J-n. Chri.t hnmbled him«>lf, becoming ob«llent onto ealh
even Uie dtath of the croM."— PAi* iils. '
Hear these my petitions, O most merciful Savio .-
sider them, that they may prove easy steps; whereby mv
soul may clmib up to the knowledge, love, and perfbr7
ance of my duty to thee and to m^ neighbor throuSi
the whole course of my life. Amcnf ^ ' ^
Our Father, &c.
Hail, Mar^, &,c.
I believe m God,
&.C.
Part H.
" At the nam. of Jeins," Lc-PAU, H. 10, 11, as befor*
Sixth Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) ,. ,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, J*^"g"ien me with spirit.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) "^^ wisdom.
Jesus, enlighten me with spiritual wisdom, to know
tetth'ef ^" ^'^^^ ^'""^'^-^^^^ - --^^ -
diSn^: ::^^:^ sr ^^ ^-^^ -^
tilUtTVi^K { "^^y wisely proceed from virtue to virtue,
Majesty^^ ^"""^^ ^* ^' "^'^^ '^«^«" ^^ % S^^^ons
Permit me not, dear Lord, to return to those sins for
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which I have sorrowed, and of which I have purged my-
self by confession.
Grant me grace to benefit the souls of others by my
good example, and to convert those by good counset
who have used me ill.
Have mercy on all ainners, &c.
Seventh Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ^
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, > grant me grace to fear thee.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, }
Jesus, grant me grace inwardly to fear thee, and to
avoid all occasions of otfending thee.
Let the threuts of the torments which shall befall sin-
ners, the fear of losing thy love and thy heavenly inher-
itiince, ever keep me in awe.
Let me not dare to remain in sin, but call me soon to
repentance ; lest through thine anger the dreadful sen-
tence of endless death and damnation fall upon me.
May the powerful intercession of thy blessed Mother
and all the saints, and, above all, thy own merits and
mercy, O my Saviour, be ever between thy avenging
justice and me.
Enable me, O my God, to work out my salvation with
fear and trembling ; and may the apprehension of thy
sacred judgments render me a more humble and diligent
suitor at the throne of grace.
Have mercy on aii siimtrs, &c.
grant me grace truly to
love thee.
Eighth Petition,
Jesus, Jesas, Jesus,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ^
Jesus, grant me grace truly to love thee for thy infinite
goodness, and those great bounties 1 have received, and
hope forever to receive, from the?
Let the remembnince of thv kindness and patience con-
quer the malice and evil inclinationsof m v pervnrse nature
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169
Let the corsideration of my many deliverances and
thy gracious calls and continue'd protection throS li?^
shame me out of my ingratitude. ^ ^
And what dost thou require of me, for and by all thy
rrrmTinr/g^o^odr ^'"^ ^"' "'^'^"* ^— *^-
. ?o.^I dear Lord! my whole life shall be nothing but
a desire of thee; and because I truly love thee, I will
most diligently keep thy commandments.
Have mercy on all sinners, &c.
Ninth Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) , '
.Tesus, Jesus, Jesus, } ^'"^"^ ^^ ^^^e *to remem-
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, 3 ^^^ "^7 <^eath.
Jesus, grant me grace always to remember my death,
and the great account I then must render; that so beini?
kept continually disposed, my soul may depart out of
this world rightly in thy grace.
Then by the gracious intercession of thv blessed
Mother, and the assistance of the glorious St! Michael
deliver me from the danger of my^soul's enemies and
hou?of ar'^ ""^^'^' ^ ^'''''^ t^^«' help me at the
Then, dear Jesus, remember thy mercy; and turn not
for my offences, thy face away from me. ^
Secure me against the terrors of that day, by causinrr
me now to die daily to all earthly things.^^ncf to S
ni}^ continual conversation in heaven.
Let the remembrance of thy death teach me how to
esteem my life; and the memory of thy resurrection
eiic()urage me cheerfully to descend into the grave
Have mercy on all sinners, &c.
Tevah Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) , ,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, > ®^"^ °^® "^re my purga-
T/i<3iia IV.™,. - T , i torv
•.'v.Tuo, .jcnurr, jcmUS, J ^ '
Jesus, send me here my purgatory, and so prevent the
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torments of that clt;ansing fire, which, after this life,
awaits unpurged souls.
Vouchsafe to grant me those merciful crosses and
afflictions, which thou seest are necessary to break off
my affections from all things here below.
Since none can see thee that loves any thing but for
thy sake, permit not my heart to find here any rest but
in seeking after thee.
Too bitter, alas! will be the anguish of a separated
soul that desires, but cannot come to thee, clogged with
the heavy chains of sin.
Here then, O my Saviour, keep me continually morti-
fied in this world; that, purged thoroughly by the fire
of love, I may immediately pass into the everlasting pos-
sessions.
Have mercy on all sinners, &c.
•' Our Lord Jesus Christ humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death
even the deatli of the cross." — Phtl. ii. 8.
Hear these my petitions, &c., as before.
Our Father, &c.
Haii, Mary, &c.
I believe in God, &.C.
Part IE.
" At the name of Jesus," fitc— PA«. ii. 10, 11, as bejore.
Eleventh Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ^ ^^^ ^^ ^^ ^ ^^j
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ^ « company.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) .
Jesus, grant me gracp/to fly evil company; or if I
chance to come among such, I beseech thee, by the
merits of thy uncorrupt conversation among sinner«,
iirfis(>rve me from beinsr overcome I v anv temptations to
mortal sin.
THE rSALT£B OF JESUS,
16]
Make me, O blessed Lord, to remember a. ways with
dread, tluit thou art present and hearest; who wiltluZo
us jiccordmg to our words and actions. ^ ^
How, then, dare I converse with slanderers, liar8,drunic.
ard., or swearers, or such whose discourse is either quar-
rcLsome, dissolute, or vuin ? ^
Repress in me, dear Jesus, all inordinate afFection for
the pleasures ot taste and of the flesh; and ffrant uie
grace to avoid all such as would excite he fire^f these
unhappy appetites. ^^^
May thy power defend, thy wisdom direct, thy fatherly
pity chastise me, and make me so to live he/e umo2
rne'i; as may ht me for the conversation of angels heri
Have mercy on all sinners, Jesus, I bese.ch thee •
turn their vices into virtues, and having made them true
observers of thy law and sincere lovers of therb 1'
them to bliss in everlasting glory. *=
Have mercy also on all the souls in purgatory, for thv
bitter passion, I beseech thee, and for thy glorious nlml
O blessed Trinity, one eternal God, have mercy on
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Our Father, &c.
Hail, Mary, &c.
Twelfth Petition.
, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) , .
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, JS^''^"* ^^ ffrace to call
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, 3 ^^^ ^^'P *<> thee.
hphf f?;F'''''"^ '!]^rP!^^ i" «" my necessities to call for
he 1, to thee and taitntully to remember thy death and
renurroition for me.
M.JTv^ ?""'' ^^ ^^''^ ^"^ '"y ^"^«' ^'h« wouldst lay down
onl 1 t \ZTl '■'"'"'"•• r ''''"'' '^'^^" "^** «^^« "'^' who
coujdst take it up acrain for rnv i-vawn ^
Whom have 1 to invoke but t/iee, O my Jesus, whose
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own blessed mouth has pronounced, Call upon me in Ike
day of trouble^ and I will relieve thee ? , , . j j
Thou art my sure rock of defence against all kinds of
enemies ; thou art my ever present grace, able to strength-
en me to fight and conquer.
In all my sufferings, therefore, in all my weakness and
temptations, will I c )nfidentlv call upon thee ; hear me,
O my Jesus, and when thou hearest, have mercy.
Have mercy on all sinners, &c.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Our Father, &c.
Hail, Mary, &c.
Thirteenth Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^^ persevere m
Taaiia JoailB. .lAniin. > . .*
ss-
virtue.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ^
Jesus, make me to persevere in virtue and a good life ;
and never to draw back from serving thee, till thou
bringest me to my reward in thy kingdom.
In all pious customs and holy duties, in my honest
and necessary employ moi its, continue and strengthen,
Lord, both my soul and body.
Is my life any thing but a pilgrimage upon earth
towards the new Jerusalem, at which he that sits down,
or turns out of the way, can never arrive 1
O Jesus, make me always consider thy blessed ex-
ample, through how many and great pains and how little
pleasure thou pressedst on to a bitter death ; because it
is the way to a glorious resurrection.
Make me, O my Redeemer, seriously ponder those
severe words of thine. He only that per severes to tJie end
shall be saved.
Have mercy on all sinners, &c
Glory be to the Father dtc.
Our iFather, &c.
THE PSALTER OF JESUS.
Fourteenth PetUimi.
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Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) .
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, J ^^"* ^^ grjce to fix
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, > ^^ ™^^*^ ^^ ^^^e.
Jesus, grant me grace to fix' my mind on thee ; espe-
cially in the time of prayer, when I aspire to converse
, directly with thee.
Control the wanderings of my mind and the affections
of my heart ; repress the power of my spiritual enemies,
who could then draw off my mind from heavenly things,
to thoughts and imaginations of vanity.
So shall I, with joy and gratitude, behold thee, as my
deliverer from all the evils I have escaped, and as my
benefactor for all the good I have received or can hope
for.
1 shall see that thou thy very self art my oniy good ;
and that all other things are but means ordained by thee
to make me fix my mind on thee, to make me love thee
more, and be eternally happy.
beloved of my soul, absorb all my thoughts here,
that I may become worthy to behold thee for evermore
face to face in thy glory.
Have mercy on all sinners, &c.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Our Father, &c.
Hail, Mary, &c.
Fifteenth Petition.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) . . ,
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, >^^® °^®,.f f ^^<> ^^^e'
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, ) ^^ ^^^® ^^ *^®®-
Jesus, give me grace tc order my life to thee, heartily
intending and wisely designing all the operations of my
body and soul, for obtaining the reward of thy infinite
blLss and eternal felicity.
For what else is this' world, but a school to discipline
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souls, and fit them for the other'' And ho r are Ihoy
fitted for it but by an eager desire of enjoyin^^^ God, their
only end?
Break my forward spirit, O Jesus; raake it humble
and obedient ; ^rant me grace to depart hence with a
contempt for this world, and with a joyful hope of com-
ing to thee in the next.
Let the memory of thy passion make me che '.fully j
embrace all occasion:-} of suffering here for thy love ; L
whilst ray soul breuthos after that blissful life, and un- ]
mortal glory, which tiioa hast ordained in !.eaven for ihy
servants.
Jesus, let me frequently a.Kl atkntlvely eonsider,
that whatsoever I gain, if I lose thv-e, tXi m lost; and
whatsoever I lose, if I gain thee,al' J- jauied.
Have mercy on all sinners, & c.
*' Ou,' Lord Jesas Christ hambled himseif, beooming obedient onto death
even the deatli of the cross.'*— PAi/. ii. 8.
mear these my petitions, &c., as before,
• Our i'athei; &c.
Hail, Mary iScc.
1 believe in Gocli ho*
are (hey
od, their
humble
} with a
of eom-
eeiflilly
ly love; i
and iin-
for Ihy
onsider,
4t; and
Dtodeatb
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Prasere for tl)c Station©,
OR THE WAY OF THB CROSS.
PREPARATORY PRAYER.
T}i£ priests and acolythsy kneeling before the altars say as
follows:
; '■^'i'i.'O
Jesus, our adorable Saviour, behold us prostrate
at thy feet, imploring thy merey for ourselves, and
for the souls of all the faithful departed. Vouch-
safe to apply to us the mfinite merits of thy passion,
on which we are now about to meditate. Grant
that while we trace this path of sighs and tears,
our hearts may be so touched with ifontrition and
repentance, that we may be ready to embrace with
joy all the crosses and sufferings and humiliations
of this our life and pilgrimage.
V. Domine, labia mea ape- K Thou shalt open my
"es. Up8,OLord.
Ji. Et OS meum annuntia-
bit laudem tuam.
V. Deus, in adjutorium
meum intende.
B. Domine, ad adjuvan-
dum me festina.
V. Gloria Patri, «kc.
E. Sicut erat.
Ji. And my mouth shall
show forth thy praise.
V. God, come to my as-
sistance.
Ji. O Lord, make haste to
help me.
y. Glory be, <fec.
Ji. As it was, die.
Then moving in nrocesaion to tlie first Station, thefoUomng
versicle and response are said or 8ung ;
V. Adoramui te, Christe, V. We adore thee, O Christy
et benedicimus tibi. and we bless thee.
Ji. Quia per saLctam cru- Ji. Because by thy Holy
cam tuam redemisti mun- Cross thou hast redeemed the
dum. world.
This versicle and response are epeated bejoro each Station.
1 66 STATIONS OF THE CROSS.
JTftst ibtatlon.
JESUS CHRIST CORDEMNED TO T)'^ATH,
The priest re.ad^ :
Leaving tlie house of Caiaphas, where he had
been blasphemed, and the house of Herod, where
he had been mocked, Jesus is dragged before ' ..^..o,
his back torn with scourges, his head crowned with
thorns ; and he, who on the last day will judge the
living and the dead, u. himself condemned to a dis-
graceful death.
It was for us that thou didst suffer, blessed
Jesus ; it was for our sins thou wast condemned to
die. grant that we may detest them from tlie
bottom of our hearts, and by this repentance obtain
thy mercy a;id pardon.
An Act of Contrilion,
God, we love thee with our whole hearts and
above all things, and we are heartily sorry that we
have offended thee. May we never offend thee any
more. Oh, may we love thee without ceasing, and
make it our delight to do in all things thy most holy
will.
Pater. Ave. Gloria. Our Father. Hail, Mary.
And Glory be to the Father.
V. Miserere nostri, D> V. Lofd, have mercy jpon
mine. us.
R. Miserere nostri. Ji. Have mercy upon v
V. FideliuDi animae, per, V. May the souls of ihs
Ac. faithful, <fec.
B. Amen. 72. Amen.
This Act of Contritioti to be reneated after ectch ^laitofL
8TATI0KS OF THE CROSS.
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W/nle passing frc^n on^ Station to a, other, averse of tJu
fctabut Mater m mng or said.
f. Stabat Mater (loloroga Ai >i.^ l
Dun. ,.„.ieba.'Kr'' ''?s;«^';vrrfrtKr-'^"*'
^rZnrJ ^ 7 '' '''''•^ "'^^^^ the verse, in order, and tZ
rest 0/ thr people repeat after each verse :
R. Sancta Mater, istud agau,
Crucifixi fige plagas
Cordi meo valide.
Holy Mother ( pierce me thronch •
III my lieart each wound renew '
<Jf my Saviour crucified.
Or this verse alone may be sung after each Station.
&ttonts Statfon.
JESUS RECEIVES THE CROSS.
V. Adoramus te, «tc. v. We adore thee ,tc.
R Quia per eanctam, Ac. Ji. Because, <fec.
Priest.
nf tt'y '''''' ''.^'' ' ."P^ ^ '^ ^'-"^^^^ Shoulders
01 Jesus. X. receives «t witli meekness, nay, with
a secret ^o., for it is t' instrument with whic^he
IS to redeem the worlu.
Prayer.
Jesus ! n^rant u by vTrtue of thy cross, to em-
brace with meekness and cheerful submissi. n the
difficulties of our state, and to be ever ready to take
up our cro s and follow thee. ^
Act of ContHfion, dte., as before.
- - 8''""os- Now at length Jie sword h«,i „a..M
Holy Mother, Sto. " ''"" ^
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS.
Wtti Atatfon.
JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME UNDER THE WEIGHT Of
THS CROSS.
V. Adoramus te, Ac,
R. Quia per, Ac.
V. We lore thee, Ac.
JR. Because, Ac.
Priest.
Bowed down under the weight of the cross,
Jesus slowly sets forth ott the way to Calvary,
amidst the mockeries and insults of the crowd. His
agony in the garden has exhausted his body ; he is
sore with blows and wounds ; his strength fails him ;
he falls to the ground under the cross.
Prayer,
Jucus ! who for our sins didst bear the heavy
burden of the cross, and fell under its weight, may
the thoughts of thy sufferings make us watcl^ful
over ourselves, and save us from any grievous full
into sin.
Act of Contrition, <£r<?., as before.
,V. O qnam tristis et afflicta
Fait ilia benedicta
Mater unigeniti I
R» Sancta Mater, &o.
Oh, how tad and lora diitnai'd
Was that Mother highly bleit
Of the fole-begotten one I
Uolr Mother, &.«.
i^outt)) dtatfon.
JESUS IS MET BY HIS BLESSED MOTHER.
V. Adoramus te, Ac. V. "We adore thee, Ac
R. Quia per, Ac. R. Because, Ac.
Still burdened with his cross, and wounded yet
morfe by his fall, Jesus proceeds on his way. He is
met by his Mother. What a meeting must that
"""" """" ' What a sword of anguish must have
Q&vc DccU !
•TATIOM or THE CBOSa. Jgg
T™ Ih.""" *'°"'?''' ^'"""° ' What must have
Prayer.
f,e?for7s ' m''!''^ compassion which thou didst
.'ivlus sL!^- '' ^!'^' -"""PO'^ion on us. and
:mf . !i "w /" '■" . '""■ ""efcession. O Mary most
>mlh tf cle ^ ^"^ "'^ "''y "« "^"^-d frl the
^. Quip moBrebat et dolebat ;
na Mater, cum videbal
Nati ptenas inclyti.
«. Sancta Mater, Sec.
Act of Contrition, tjhc, aa hefov
Pater, Ave, d'c, aa be/ore.
SJie beneath beholds the parJS
u^'n?"'y'ng glorious Son.
Holy Mother, &o.
iTfftlj 5btatfo«.
THE CROSS IS LAID UPON SIMON OF CTRENE
F: Adoratnus te. Aa v. We adore thee, Ac.
H Quia per, <foc'
wR. Because, Aa
Priest.
As the strength of Jesus fails, and he is unabk
C^TenlV^' executioners seize ;nd comp S
ot Gyrene to caiTy his cross. The virtue of Xt
cross changed his heart, and from rcoLulL'
task It became a privilege and a joy, ^^'"P''^^^
Prayer.
hS Jf"^ ^^^"^ ' ™*y " ^ oui- priviWe also tn
it mav fl.r°'''MTy "« g'»^y '- nothinfelst by
t may tl.e world be crucified untr. „, o^A „„ .'...;
^ne world: may we never shrink from'^uff^ri";;,"
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STATIONS or THE CROSS.
but rather rejoice if we may be counted worthy to
suifer for thy name's sake.
Act of Contrition, dtc^ as before.
Paid noster, <i'c., aa before.
V. Q,\\\ ^ est homo qui non flerul,
MiUrein (liristi m vidoret
In tamo Nupplicio?
R. i^aiiclu Muter, &o.
Is then) one who wouM not weep,
WheImM in miseries so deep
CliriNt's dear Motlier to beh»ld ?
Holy Mother, &u.
&{\:\\) ^tatfoii.
THE FACE OF JESUS IS WIPED BY VERONICA.
V. Adoramus te, <fec.
R. Quia per, <tcc.
V. We adoro thee, Ac.
R. Because, t&c.
Priest.
As Jesus proceeds on the way, covered with the
sweat of death, a woman, moved with compassion,
makes her way througli the crowd, and wipes his
face with a handkercliief. As a reward of her
piety, the impression of his sacred countenance is
miraculously imprinted upon the handkerchief.
Prayer.
Jesus ! may the contemplation of thy sufferings
move us with the deepest compassion, make us to
hate our sins, and kindle in our hearts more fervent
love to thee. May thy image be graven on oui
minds, until we are transformed into thv likeness.
Act of Contrition^ etc., as before.
Pater noster, <Jhc., as before.
Jp^. Qnis non posset contristnri
Piam Malrem contem;>lari
Dolentem cum Filio \
R. Sancta Mater &c.
Tan the human lieart refrain
From pnrt .-iking jn her nain^
In tltat M< tiler's paiit untoli/ F
Holy Motlio &c.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS.
171
fiebenti) Statfon.
JESUS FALLS A SECOND TIME.
V. Adommus te, <fea
R. Quia per, &c.
V. We adore tliee, Ac.
R. Because, <&c.
Priest.
The pain of his wound, and the los. of blood, in-
creasing at every step of his way, again his strength
fails him, and Jesus falls to the ground a second time.
Prayer.
Jesus ! falling again under the burden of our
sins, and of thy sufferings for our sins, how often
have we grieved thee by our repeated falls into sin !
Oh, may we rather die than ever offend thee again.
Act of Contrition, dc, as before
Pater nostcr, dr., as be/ore.
v. Pro peccatia siitK pentis
Vidit Jesum in torinentis,
Et flagellis siilxlitum,
R. Sancta Maier, &o.
Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled,
She beheld her tender Cliild
All with bloody scourges rent.
Holy Mother, &c.
1Effl!)t5 Statfon.
THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM MOURN FOR OUR LORD.
V. Adoramus te, ifec. V. We adore thee, Ac.
R. Quia per, <fec. K Because, Ac.
Priest.
At the sight of the sufferings of Jesus, some
holy women in the crowd were so touched with
sympathy, that they openly bewailed and lamented
him. Jesus, knowing the things that were to come
of him, turned to them and said, " Daughters of
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STATIONS OF THE CR068.
Jerusalem, weep not over me, but weep for your-
selves and for your children."
Prayer.
Lord Josus 1 we mourn, and will mourn, both
for thee and (ov ourselves, for thy suftx^rings and
for our sins wliich caused tliem. Oh, teach us so
to mourn, tliat we may be comforted, and csciipc
those dreadful judgments prepared for all who reject
or neglect tliee in this life.
Act of Contrition, d'c, as be/ore.
Pater nostrr, d'c, as before.
V. Vidit Miuin (lult'om Natum
MoritMidu (Katilatuni,
Diiiu tMiiisit spiriuuii.
ft. If'auuta Mator, &e.
For tlit< sinu of lii!« own nntion
Mi(> Haw hill) liai)j[; in <iosolutiun
Til! iiis spiiii Ibiiii hi! siMit.
Holy Mothor, &c.
Wfnti) StRtfon.
JESUS FALLS THE THIRD TIME UNDER THE CROSS.
T'". Adonumis te, Ac.
It, Quia per, ttc
V. Wo adore thoe, Ac.
Bocauso, <fec.
R
Priest.
Jesus had now arrived almost at the summit of
Calvary ; but before he reached the spot where he
was to be crucified, his strength again fails him,
and he falls the third time, to be again dragged up,
and goaded onward by the brutal soldiery.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus ! we entreat thee, by the merits of
this thy third most painful fall, to pardon our fre-
quent relapses and our long continuanf^ in sin ; and
STATIONS OF THE CROSS.
178
may the t'o ought of these thy sufferings make us
to hate our sins more and more.
Act of Contrition, die., as before.
Pater noster, <&c., as be/ore.
F. Kin Mntor, fons ainnrix,
Mil MKiuirc villi (IoIoHm
Kuc, III (cciiiri liigiium.
R tiauuta Mater, &u.
O thou Molhcr, fount of lo/«|
Touch my Njiiril from above,
Make my h.-ttrt with Uiin« aoooid.
Holy Mother, im.
Cents « i^itfon.
JESUS IS STKIPPED OF HIS GARMENTS.
V. Adorainus te, «fec.
It. Quia per, <fec.
V. Wo m\ure thee, Aa
li. lieCUUBO, &,Q,
Priest.
Arrived at hist at the place of sacrifice, they pre-
pare to crucify liim. His garments are torn from
his bleeding body, and he, the Holy of holies, stands
exposed to the vulgar gaze of the rude and scoffinir
multitude. ^
Prayer,
Lord Jesus ! thou didst endure this shame for
our most sliumeful deeds. Strip us, we beseech
thee, of all f;dse shame, conceit, and pride, and make
us so to humble ourselves voluntarily in this hfe,
that we may escape everlasting ignominy in the
world to come.
Act of Contrition, ttc, as before.
Pater noster, d:c., as before.
V. Fac nt ardent cor menm
In amando Christum Deum,
Ut si hi <'0!!!!!la'jeanfi.
li. Sancta Mater, &c.
Make me feel as tliou hast felt j
Make my soul to glow and raelt
n J'ii tiie love oi' Christ mj L»ot^
Holy Mother, &o.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS.
Hlebentf) i&tatfon.
JESUS IS NAILED TO THE CROSS.
V. Adoramus te, <fec V. We adoi e thee &c
B. Quia per, <fec. 2i. Because, &c.
Priest.
The cross is laid upon the ground, and Jesus 'i
stretched upon his bed of death. At one and the
same time, he offers his bruised limbs to his heav-
' enly Father in behalf of sinful man, and to his
fierce executioners to be nailed by them to the dis-
graceful wood. The blows are struck ! the blood
gushes forth I
Prayer.
Jecus ! nailed to the cross, fasten our hearts
there also, that they may be united to thee until
death shall strike us with its fatal blow, and witli
our last breath we shall have yielded up our souls
to thee.
Act of Contrition, doc, as before.
Pater noster, &c., as before.
V. Sancta Mater, istiul agas,
Crucifixi fige i>laga«
Cordi rneo valide.
R. ^' kticia Mater, &c.
Holy Mother ! pierce me through;
in niy heart each wound renew
Ol my Savioi'.r crucified.
Holy Mother, &c.
a:U)elfil) Statfott.
JESUS DIES UPON THE CROSS.
V. Adora.rvus te, ifec. V. We adore thee, <fea
R. Quia per, <fec. R. Because, <fec
Priest.
For three hours has Jesus hung upon his irans*
iias run iu atrftTiius uown
G 1 1,
UACVl II
t\^f^ r% c* *
STATIONS OF THE CROSS. 175
nis body, and bedewed the ground ; and, in the
midst of excruciating sufferings, he has pardoned
his murderers, promised the bliss of Paradise to the
good thief, and committed his blessed Mother and
beloved disciple to each other's care. All is now
consummated ; and meekly bowing down his head
he gives up the ghost.
.Prayer.
Jesus ! we devoutly embrace that honored
cross, where thou didst love us even unto death.
In that death we place all our confidence. Hence-
orth let us live only for thee ; and in dyin^ for
thee, let us die loving thee, and in thy sacred arms.
Act of Ccntrition, <:&-, as hefort^
Pater noster, d:c., as before.
r. Tui Nati vulnerati,
Tarn digiiati jiro me pati,
PcKiias mecunr. flivide.
R. Sancta Mater, &c.
Let me share with thee his pain,
Who for all my sins was slain,
Who for me in tonnente djed.
Holy Mother, &c.
STIifrteentS .Statfon.
JESUS IS LAID IN THE ARMS OF HIS BLESSED MOTHER
F. Adornmus te. etc. K ^e adore thee .fee.
R. Quia per, <fec j^^ Because. &c.
Priest.
The multitude have left the heights of Calvarv
and none remain save the beloved disciple and the
holy women, who, at the foot of the cross, are
striving to stem the grief of Christ's incor..o!;tble
Mother. Joseph of Arimatliea and N.codemus
take down the body of her divine Soi fioin the
croso, ana deposit it in her arms.
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STATION!} OK IHE GROSS.
I
Prayer.
thou, whoso grief was boundloaa iia an occun
that hath no limits, Mary, Motlier of God, civc us
a share in tiiy most lioly vsorrow in the suifiuings of
thy Son, and have compassion on our inlirnntiea.
Accept us us thy chiUiren witli tlie btdoved dis-
ciple. Siiow thyself a Mother nnt«) us ; and may
he, throui^h tlu>e, receive our prayer, who for us
vouchsafed to be thy Son.
Act of Contritifm, ct'c, as he/ore.
Pater fiontrr, itc, as before.
f Fno mo tconm pie llt're,
Om-itixo I'ouiiolt're,
Doiu'O ejio vixoro.
R. SaiicU Matur, &.o.
L««t !iiu miii|(lu tc<an< with Uioe,
Muiiniiiiji; him who mourncil luriiw,
All '.ho ilHyK that 1 may livu
Uuly Moihur, &u.
jFouttccntlJ Stntfoii.
JESUS IS LAID IN THE SEPULCHRE.
V. Adorainii8 te, Ac
7i. Quia per, <tc.
V. Wo adoro thee, «kc.
Ji. Bocause, <fec.
Priest.
The body of her dearly-beloved Son is taken
from his Mother, and laid by the disciples in the
tomb. The tomb is closed, and there the lifeless
body remains until the hour of its glorious resur-
rection.
Prayer.
We too, God, will descend into the grave
whenever it shall picase thee, as it shall please
thee, and wheresoever it shall please thee. Let thy
just decrees be fulfilled; let our sinful bodies return
to tbeir parent dust ; but do thou, in thy nreat
■TAT10W8 OF THE OROfS
i^inpioin, that ZX^ 'Ta^Z '''J'^^ '" ^''^^
and ever. Amen. ^^'^'''^ ^^^«e forever
"^'^ V Oontrmon, d;<,, a, before.
J'uter nosier, d:c., as before.
V, Juxin rrticam troum ,tan.
J't III" lil)i Korinre '
II. tiaur.tn. MnttT, «to
;'y the ,r,m with thoe (o nUy •
"oly Mother, &,.. "'fc'*"'
i ^'-''^ J^^'ncdlction U then qhwn afto. / • ; ,
i"-"n"l)iHoMie„« uH(,„o tJ „/"'■ .^'''n.st was mad,, for
Oremiifi.
«fcula 8tt,.culorum. ^ '" *^ ° f:"*"\«"t of ti.e cro,s« •
ttc n't^^ ""^.V-fe'"eth with
Ghost, God forever and ever
^. Amen.
Benediction mth the rVn., ^ w ^
«-»f/i ^/^e Cross of the Passion.
Cantor.
"""«« no«ter Jesus Ohristus Chri^'n ^^"3^ °»^ ^-^'d '^esus
J. "''' ^^'^^«t Wess us, who for u«
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STATIONS OF IHB -.ROSS.
qui pr> riobifl flagellatus est, was scourged, loaded with
crucoin portavit, ot fuit cruci- his cross, and crucified,
fixus.
R. Amen. ^ Amea
-•-•^>
L
bia (Irucis, or Jlragers for tl)e Stations.
ANOTBKB FORM FOR PRIVATE USE.
Preparatory Prayer.
Receive, holy Trinity, tliis my dutiful service,
which I offer unto thee in union with the merits of
our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Virgin, and
all the Saints, to the glory of thy divine majesty,
in satisfaction for my sins, in remembrance of our
redemption, and to obtain for the departed rest, for
the living grace, and for all everlasting glory. To
thee be praise, and honor, and glory, blessed
Trinity, forever and ever. Amen.
Statfon SfivBt.
CHRIST IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH.
He willingly submitted to that unjust judgment,
that he might deliver thee from the sentence of
everlasting damnation.
Ant, The wicked have said, reasoning with them-
selves, but not right : Let us lie in wait for the just,
for he is contrary to our doing : he boasteth that he
hath the knowledge of God, and calleth God his
Father. Let us see if his words be true. If he be
indeed the Son of God, he will dehver him out of
our hands. Let us condemn him to a most shame-
fui death.
^Hv
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STATIONS OP THE CROSS.
179
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord,
have mercy.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. God spared not his own Son.
B. But deHvered him up for us all.
V. He was offered up, because he himself do*
sired it.
JR. And he opened not his mouth.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
li. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, who out of the bosom of
the Father didst descend from heaven to earth, nnd
didst shed thy most precious blood for tlie remission
of our sins ; we humbly beseech thee, that in the
day of judgment we may be found worthy to stand
at thy right hand, and to hear thee say unto us
"Come, ye blessed," <fec. Who livest and reignest
with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost,
God forever and ever. Amen.
Statfon Scconli.
THE CROSS IS LAm UPON CHRIST.
•'The wicked have wrought upon my back."
(Ps. cxxviii.) Hail, our King ! thou only hadst pity
on our sins, and wast led, in obedience to thy Father,
to be crucified, and as a gentle lamb to the slaughter!
To thee be glory, hosanna ; to thee be triumph and
victory ; to thee the crown of higher t praise and
honor.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord*
have mercy.
Our Fat'her. Hail, Mary
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SIATIONS OF IHE CB0S8.
F. The chastisement of our peace was upon him
R. An(^ by his bruises we are healed.
V. The Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us
all.
JR. For the wickedness of his people hath he
struck him.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
E. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer as before.
Statfon Crtirrtr.
CHRIST FALLS THE FIRST TIME UNDER THE CROSS.
How great must be the weight of our sins, under
which he fpll, who bears all things by the word of
his power !
Ant. Our Lord Jesus Ohrist humbled himself
unto death, even the death of the cross ; for which
cause God also hath exalted hira, and hath given
him a name which is above all f:M,im:s.
Lord, have mercy, (fee.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
y. Surely he hath borne our infirmities.
R. And carried our sorrows.
V. He was branded for our iniquities. .
R. He was bruised for our sins.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
Station JFouttJ).
CHRIST IS MET ON HIS WAY BY HIS BLESSED MOTHES
AND ST. JOHN.
Oh, how sharp a sword of grief must have pier •
«eu iiuu uccii'i oi iiiti iuuiucr, uiiu ui iiis luvmg ui^ci'
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pie, wLen they met Jesus thua ! Don thou, tuo,
Sim e ^\ 'th them their sorrow and griet ''
Ant Jh, all ye that pn , by, attend and see if
tliere be any son-ow like to myso.ow: therefore
do I weep and my eyes run down with water, be-
ciuse the Comforter, the relief of my soul, is far
from me. My (.yes have failed for weepincr my
bowels are troubled ; my h^art is turned withbme ;
for the ies. .ation of my Son, because the en^m^
liath pre uiied. ^
Lord, have merry, (fee.
Our Fath-r. Hi;il, Mary.
V. Greai as the se is thy ffrief
H. Who^hall her] thee?
V. A sword oi ,rnef hath piercec. ne own soul.
?e^ed '"^"^ ^^^'^"^ thoughts may be re-
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
i2. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, <fec.
atatfon Mtti.
THE CROSS IS LAID UPON SIMON )T CTRENE.
This n^n was compelled to carry the cross after
Jesus How great an honor to have carried it will-
ingly ! Art thou ready to bear the cross of Christ '
Ant It behooveth us to glory in he cross of our
Lord Jesus Chnst, m whom is our salvation, who is
our life and resunection, and through whom we are
saved and dehvered.
Lord, have mercy, &c.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. God forbid that I should glory, save in the
cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
E. By whom the world is crucified unto roe, and
I unto the world.
V. faithful cross, thou peerless tree !
R No forest yields the like of thee, leaf, flower,
or bud.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
B, And let my cry come unto thee.
Player.
Lord Jesus Christ, &c.
' * Statron SStlvtb'
CHRIST IS MET BY VERONICA.
How excellent a mirror did Veronica obtain in the
imatre of the face of Christ ! Do thou ever contem-
plate thyself in that mirror.
Ant. Behold, we have seen him without beauty
or comeliness, despised and the most abject of men,
a man of sorrows and acquainted with infirmity, and
his look was as it were hidden and despised ;
whereupon we esteemed him not. ^ His appearance
is without honor among the living and his beauty
among the sons of men ; yet he is beautiful above
nil the children of men ; by whose bruises we are
healed.
Lord, have mercy, &c.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
F. Lord God of Hosts, correct us.
R. Show us thy face, and we shall be saved.
V. Turn not away thy face from us.
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£i,» jDiiUiiUcr iuuvc buy qcxvu.ui,3 lu uiopicosuio.
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V Lord, hear my prayer.
a. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, <fec.
atatfon ScbentJ.
CHRIST FALLS DOWN AT THE GATE OF JUDGMENT
J.^7-''^^ ^^''''}'^ ^^^^ ^^ '^"^ b^^ore him in'the
day of judgment?
Ant They delivered me into the hands of the
ungodly, and thrust me among the wicked, and did
not spare my soul. The strong men gathered them,
selves agamst me, and stood over me like giants
gnzmg upon me with fierce looks ; and beatincr me
with cruel stripes, they mocked me. "^
Lord, have mercy, <fec.
Our Fatiier. Hail, Mary.
^. But I am a worm, and no man
peo le'^^^ ^'''''''' ""^ ""''"' ^""^ ^^'® ^''^''^^^ ^^ *^»«
V. All they that see me laugh a't me.
wajedtotr^^'"^' "^ "'* "'^"- "P^- -<»
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
-fi. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, &c.
Statfon EffllJt^.
WOMEN LAMENT OVER CHRIST.
^^ Where are the tears with which thou dost bewpil
liiy sms, ratber than the loss of any earthly good ?"
184
STATIONS OP THE CROSS.
Ant. Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me,
but weep for yourselves and for your children!
For, behold, the days shall come in which they say*
Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that have
not borne, and the paps that have not given suck.
Then shall they begin to say to the mountains. Fall
upon us ; and to the hills. Cover us. For if in the
green wood they do these things, what shall be
done in the dry ?
Lord, have mercy, (fee.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. The breath of our nostrils, Christ the Lord,
It. Is taken in our sins.
V. The crown of our head hath fallen.
R. Woe unto us, for we have sinned.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
i?. And let my cry come* unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, <fec.
* Statfon Kfntft.
j CHRIST FALLS FOR THE LAST TIME AT MOUNT CALVARY.
Oh, how often is Christ pressed down by the
weight of our sins !
Ant. my people, what have I done to thee, or
wherein have I molested thee ? Answer thou me
I brought thee up out of the land of E«rypt, and
thou hast prepared for me a cross ; I led thee
through the wilderness forty years, and fed thee with
manna, and thou hast beaten me with buffets and
scourges ; I gave thee a royal sceptre, and thou
hast given my head a crown of thorns. What could
I have done more for thee, that I hav e not done f
r J 1. '85
■Lord, have mercy, <fec
Our Father. Hail, Mary
K He IS led like a sheep to the slaurf ter
^^^.A„dasa,a™bbeLehisa^:-hei,
V oj ^ T"^*" S''« '"■« ""'o I'is people
K Lord, hear my prayer. '^ P'*'
^. And let my cry eome unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, &c.
Statfon ffenlfj.
or thLi^ hTveWoi tV:%^ 'r "■ '"-•
me. I brouirhf fLT * r "'f • ^"s^e*- thou
a.etoth'e7rfl:drd" r^^^^^^^^
from the bosom of mv wl^^, .? \p'^^^ to thee
to the cleat; of thTc^os'l'nl" f .'' {'"^ ™«
choicest vine, and thou wa t m.de'^^"to '' "'"= "".y
">S bitter; I gave thee rdri,7oL "f ,1^/ 'Tt
water of sal™»ion „„j .u V °' '"* ''o<'k 'he
vinegar and Pa 1 • Wha "TiT't'I^' "'« "> •J^nk
for ^>ee, thatYhave noU^n:'? ' "^^ """"^ """■-
Lord, have mercy, <fec
Our Father. Hai], Mary.
K. My strength hath dried up like a r^nUhorA
R And my tongue hath clea^-edt^vt^^^^^
' . xiicy gave me gall to eat. ' '
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS.
JR. And when I was thirsty, they gave me vine*
gar to drink.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
H. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, &«.
i
Iw
Statfon STlebentt).
CHRIST IS FASTENED TO THE CROSS WITH DREADFUL
NAILS.
How strong are the bands of love with which
Jesus hath bound himself unto thee! How dost
thou bind thyself in return unto him ?
Ant. my people, what have I done unto thee ?
I exalted thee with great power, and thou didst
hang me on the gibbet of the cross ; I made thee
higlier than all nations, and thou hast loaded me
with reproaches and curses ; I opened before thee
the Red Sea, and thou hast opened my side with
a spear. What could I have done more for thee,
that I have not done ?
Lord, have mercy, <fec.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. What are these wounds in the middle of thy
hands ?
jB. With them was I wounded in the house of
those that loved me.
V. They have pierced my hands and my feet.
H. And have numbered all my bones.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
i?. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer
IiOrd Jesus Christ, dec.
OTATIONS or THE CR0S8. I87
CHRIST DIES UPON THE CROSS.
Consider what Jesus said and did when he was
dying. Oh, that thou too rnayst die like him !
Ant Behold how the just man dieth, and no
man layeth it to heart; and the righteous are
taken away, and no one considereth. The just man
IS taken away from before the face of evil, and the
memory of him shall be in peace.
Lui-d, have mercy, <fec.
Our Father. Hail, Marjs
V. Christ be(;ame obedient unto death for us
B. Even the death of the cross.
V. We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee.
It. Because by thy holy cross thou hast redeem-
ed the world.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
E. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, <fec.
Statfon 2ri)frteentt>.
THE BODY OF CHRIST IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS
AND LAID UPON THE KNEES OF HIS MOTHER. *
Consider the vehement anguish of Mary's soul
when she received in her arms the dead body of
her Son taken dowr^ from the cross, and laid him
on her knees. Love caused her so great grief, and
made her truly a martyr. What love and sympa-
thy dost tliou feel for thy Saviour ?
Ant. To what shall I compare thee, or to wbnm
Biiali I hken thee, O daughter of Jerusalem ? To
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what shall I equal thee, virgin daughter of
Sion ? Great as the sea is thy desolation. mo-
ther of mercy, make me to share with thee the
death of Christ ; make me a partaker of his passion.
Lord, have mercy, &c.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. Through thee, Virgin Mary, may we obtain
sanation,
M. From the wounds of Christ.
F. holy Jesus, grant me to obtain, through
thy mother,
M. The crown of victory.
V. Lord, hear m/ prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto tfiee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, <fec.
Statfon iFoutteentl).
THE BODY OF JESUS IS BURIED.
Consider, my soul, how the body of Jesus was
wrapped in spices, and laid in a new tomb. With
what honor dost thou receive Jesus thy Redeemer
daily, either sacramentally or spiritually? or art
thou always endeavoring to be, as it were, a new
tomb for the reception of Jesus, bright with the
beautiful ornaments of virtue ?
Ajit. I am counted among them that go doAvn
to the pit ; I am become V2 a man without help,
free among the dead. good Jesus, I come here
with the women to thy tomb, sorrowing and lament-
ing that hitherto I have shown myself so unworthy;
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confirm and establish the kingdom of thy grace in
my heart.
Lord, have mercy, &c.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. My flesh shall rest in hope.
E. Thou wilt not give thy holy one to see cor-
ruption.
V. Arise, Lord, and help me.
R. And deUver me from my sins.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
Prayer.
Lord Jesus Christ, <fec.
Commendation.
Look down, O Lord, we beseech thee, upon this
thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ did not
refuse to be delivered into the hands of wicked
men, and to endure the torment of the cross ; who
liveth and reigneth with tLce in the unity of the
Holy Ghost, God forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer on the My Winding. Sheet of Christ* s Body.
Lord Jesus Christ, who didst leave the marks
of thy passion on the he y winding-sheet, in which
thy most sacred body was wrapped by Joseph when
taken down from the cross ; mercifully grant, that
through thy death and burial we may be brought
to the glory of the resurrection; who livest and
/■eignest, (fe's
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Cl)c Uoears of ll)e iHost Bleaoeb t)ir<|in
ittorc.
TiiK devotion called the Rosary consists of fifteen " Pator
nosturs" and " Glorias," and one hundred and lifty " Ave
Marias," divided into three parts ; each containinj,' five " Do-
cades." or tens ; a decade consisting of one " P»iter," ten
"Aves," and a "Gloria." To eacli of these Decades is
assigned one of the principal mysteries of the life of our
Saviour, or his Blessed Mother, as matter of meditiition,
whereon the mind is to exercise itself whilst at prayer, and
tlierefore it is prefixed to every Decade.
The fifteen mysteries, as we have said, are divided into
three parts, viz. five joyful, five sorrowful, and five glorious
mysteries. Now, the method consists in raising correspond
ing affections in the will during the recital of each Decade,
Bucli as the devotion of each one may suggest ; for example,
in the first part, sentiments of jo?/ for the coming of our Re-
deenier ; in the second, of cot/tpuKsion for the sufferings of
our Lord, and contrition for our sins, which were the occa-
sion of them ; in the third, of thankKgiving for the exalta-
tion and glory of our Saviour and his Blessed Mot'ner,
hoping, through the merits of his passion, and her interces-
sion, to be made partakers of their glory. To assist the
mind in this exercise, a short meditation and prayer is
usually given to be used before and after each Decade.
In order to say the Rosarv well, we must not be sati&fied
with merely pronouncing the words of the prayers, or with
a vague and general reflection on the myste/ies ; but en-
deavor to acquire the habit of reciting them with great
atteiUion and reverence, at the same time dwelling in a
vivid manner upon the different mysteries. In order to
do this the better, it is sometimes the custom, in addition
to the short meditation on the mystery, which is usually
read before tlie recital of each Decade, and which contains,
eitlier expressed or understood, a prayer for the particular
THE ROSARY OF THE MOST BLESSED VIRGIN. lUj
virtiKJ to which it has relation, to Bubjoin a sliort cjacuhition
in refvronce to the subject of tho luystery, whicli iimy b<j
iii.xtirtud uftor the holy imme of Jesus in tlie ** lliiil Ahirys ;"
or to divide the meilitation into ten points, one («tr each
"Ave." Both these methods will be found in this btnik.
Before In-'ginning the Kosnry, it is customary to make the
;^gn of the cross, and say :
lu nomine Pafris et Fili'et Sjiir'- fii the name of tJio Fiitlir-r, and
(us Huiicti. Amen, of the don, and of the Holy ('hosil.
Amen.
Credo in Deum, Sic. I la-lieve in God tlie FalliiT A!
mighty, &c.
Gloria Patri, &o. Glory be to the Father, iio.
After the fifth mystery, in each of the three divisions, is
enid tlio " Salve Ilegina."
And at the end of the whole, this prayer :
Hoar, me:*ciful God, the prayer of thy servants ; that
we who meet together in the society of the most holy
Rosary of the Blessed Virgin, Mother of God, may, th.ough
her intercession, be deUvered by thee from the dang* rs that
contiimally hang over us ; through tho merits of oar Lord
and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
lliree methods of saying the Rosary are here given :
1. With a meditation and prayei on each mystery, wliich
is that commonly used in England.
2. With a meditation and an ejaculation to be inserted
after the holy name of Jesus in each "Ave ;" pn-' • piayer,
which may be taken from those given at p. 218
3. By adding before each "Ave" one of the ten points
into which the meditation is broken up. These, or sotne-
thing of a like kind, may also be advantageously used with
the meditation and prayer in the First Method.
Lastly, we may ooserve that the reading of the medita
tion, ejaculation, or prayer, are only pious practices to nssist
in the more devout recitation of the Rosary, which con-
sists essentially in the recifation of the vocal prnyers while
the mind dwells upon the subject of tho rays^erv. The
%hole Rosary may even be recited in the contempfation of
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any one of the mysteries in Trhich we may feel more de-
votion ; and in such case the Lidulgences attached to tlie
Rosary would be gained ; always, of course, in proportion
to tlie greater devotion and perfection with whicli the office
was recitod.
N.n. The •' Pater," «' Credo," •• Ave," "Gloria Patri," and "Salve
Regina," will be I'ounU in Latin and Englirth at pp. 55, 56, 57.
(2:i)e Bosors of t^e illost JBlesseb birgitt.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
V. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with
thee.
R. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed
is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
V. Thou, Lord, wilt open my lips.
R. And my tongue shall announce thy praise.
V. Incline unto my aid, O God.
R. Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and
to the Holv Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever
shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia.
Except from Septnagesima to Ea«ter ; then for Alleluia aay, Proive be ta
thae, O Lord, King of eternal glory.
I. The Annunciation.
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the
angel Gabriel saluted our Blessed Lady with the
and " Salve
MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MART.
title, " Full of rrrace " a-nrl A. i 7 ^^^
Incarnation of o^ur lird and sf •' "t"*" ^'' '^^
Our Father. Ten nf/Kr" gV ^^^"^^•
Fatiier, &c. ^^* ^W be to the
I^* us pray.
'ov«! so\ ours jLIs ctr^'r °' ^^^ te.
vation was begun, obtain o^'^'lhTouThV"" '"'■
hfy intercession, light to undc^'tand^t^ ^ ■""''
of the benefit he hath be^tow.T *''® S^'ness
safing to become our BrXr "/J "?- » vo»<=h-
iiis ov?n beloved Alother tl L ^ £'""8 ">««.
Amen. '"otiier, to be our Mother also.
n. The Ymtation.
B^edTirgTSvl'" f '"ystery, how the i
'hat her coK?e Ll^f. «"'^'"? ^om the angel '
«ith haste into tL mountins nfl r^''"*'^' "«»'
bearing her Divine Son win • Z""^** *° ^^^ her,
mainel with her ftree ™on ? ''"■ "°"''' «»<» '-
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory be, &o.
Let us pray.
br^'thXagTar t h- r °' °^ ''"-% ;
visit thy holy cofsin «.%■■"'","'' ™'>^«'l 'hce to
M j^
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THE ROSARY OF THE
III. The Birth of our Saviour Christ in Bethlehem,
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the
Blessed Virgin Mary, when the time of her deliv-
ery was come, brought forth our Redeemer, Jesus
Christ, at midnight, and laid him in a manger, be-
cause there was no room for him in the inns at
Bethlehem.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory, <fec.
Let us pray.
most pure Mother of God ; through thy vir-
ginal and most joyful delivery, whereby thou gay-
est to the world thy only Son, our Saviour, we be-
seech thee obtain for us, through tliine intercession,
the grace to lead such pure and holy lives in this
world, that we may become worthy to sing, withoi:
.ceasing, the mercies of thy Son, and his benefits to
us by thee. Amen.
rV. Th^ Presentation of our Blessed Lord in the Temple.
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the
Blessed Virgin Mary, on the day of her jpurifi<>ation,
presented the child Jesus in the' Temple, where holy
Simeon, giving thanks to God, with great devotion
received him info his arms.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory, (fee.
Let us pray.
Holy Virgin, most admirable mistress and
pattern of obedience, who didst present the Lord
of the Temple in the Temple of God'; obtain for
us. of thy blessed Son, that, with holy Simeon and
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devout Anna, we may praise and glorify him for-
ever. Amen. ^
V. TU Finding oftiui Child Jesus in the Temple.
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the
Blessed Virgin Mary after having lost (through no
fault of hers) her beloved Son in Jerusalem, sSuijht
him for the space of three days ; and at length
found h.m m the Temple, sitting in the midst of the
doctors hearing them, and asking them questions,
being of the age of twelve years
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory, c.
Let us pray.
most Blessed Virgin, more than martyr in thy
suffermgs, and yet the comfort of such as are
afflicted; by that unspeakable joy wherewith thy
sou was filled, when at length thou didst find thy
well-beloved Son in the Temple, teaching in the.
midst of the doctors ; obtain of him that w? may so
seek him and find him in his holy Catholic Church
as never more to be separated from him. Amen '
Salve Regma &c., Hail, holy Queen, &c. ; with
y. and M. ; and prayer, " Hear, merciful God."
&c., as given p 191 ; or else, " God, whose only-
begotten Son," <fec., p. 21V. ^
A SHORT METHOD OF RECITING THE ROSARY OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN.
The Joyful Mysteries for Mondays and
Thursdays.
The Annunciation— virtue of humility.
The Visitation — -virtue of charity
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The JTativity — virtue of detachment from the
world.
The Purification — virtue of purity.
The finding of our Lord m the Temple— virtue of
obedience.
CJie JTfbc Sorrotoful i^ssterfts.
I. The Prayer and Bloody Sweat of our Blessed Saviour
in the Garden.
Let us contemplete, in this mystery, how our
Lord Jesus was so afflicted for us in the garden of
Gethsemani, that his body was bathed in a bloody
sweat, which ran down in great drops to the ground.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory, &c.
Let us pray.
most holy Virgin, more than martyr ; by that
ardent prayer which our beloved Saviour poured
forth to his Heavenly Father in the garden, vouch-
safe to intercede for us, that, our passions being re-
duced to the obedience of reason, we may always,
and in all things, conform and subject ourselves to
the holy will of God. Amen.
IL The Scourging of our Blessed Lcn-d at the Pillar.
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how our
Lord Jesus Christ was most cruelly scourged in
Pilate's house, the number of stripes they gave
him being about five thousand.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory; &s.
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197
Let us pray.
Mother of God, overflowing fountain of pa-
tience ; through those stripes thy only and much-
beloved Son vouchsafed to suffer for us, obtain of
him for us grace to mortify our rebellious senses, to
avoid the occasion of sin, and to be ready to suffer
every thing rather than offend God. Amen.
III. Tfw Crowning of our Blessed Saviour wiih Thorns.
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how those
3 ruel mmisters of Satan plaited a crown of sharp
thorns, and crueHy pressed it on the sacred head of
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory, (fee.
Let us pray.
Mother of our Eternal Prince, the Kin^ of
Wlory ; by those sharp thorns wherewith his salred
head was pierced, we beseech thee obtain, throucrh
% intercession, that we may be delivered from all
motions of pride, and escape that shame which our
sins deserve at the day of judgment. Amen.
IV. Jesus carrying his Cross.
T ^^S"^ contemplate, in this mystery, how our
Lord Jesus Christ, being sentenced to^'die, bore
with the most amazing patience, the Cross which
Tomin "^'''' ^""^ ^''' ^'''''^^' *^'^^"^ ^"^ ''S'
Oui- Father. Ten Huil Marys. Glory, &c.
Let us pray.
_ . ... ^ example of patience ; bv the
most pamful carrying of the Cross, in which th^
17* ^
Holv Yirmp
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Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, bore the heavy weirrht
of our sins, obtain for us of him, through thineln-
tercession, courage and strength to follow his steps,
and bear our cross after him to the end of our lives!
Amen.
V. The Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how our
Lord Jesus Christ, being come to' Mount Calvary
was stripped of his clothes, and his hands and fe#>t
nailed to the Cross, in the presence of his most af-
flicted Mother.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glorj% &c.
Let us pray.
Holy Mary, Mother of God ; as the body of
thy beloved Son was for us stretched upon tha
Cross, so may we offer up our souls and bodies to
be crucified with him, and our hearts to be pierced
with grief at his most bitter Passion ; and thou,
most sorrowful Mother, graciously vouchsafe to h'r^lp
us, by thy all-powerful intercession, to accomplish
the work of our salvation. Amen.
Salve Regina, or Hail, holy Queen, &c.
Prayer. Hear, merciful God, &c., or God
whose only-begotten Son, (fee. '
A SHORT METHOD OF RECfTlNG THE ROSARY OP TfJP
BLESSED VIRGIN.
The Sorrowful Mysteries /or Tuesdaijs and Fridays.
The agony in the garden— virtue of resignation.
J he scourging of our Lord— virtue of mortification.
1 he crowning with thorns— virtue of humility
The carrying the cross— virtue of patience.
Tue crucifixion— virtue of the love of our enemies.
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I The Resurrectum of our Lord from the dead.
Lord JeTusa^^^^ '-w our
roas affnin the th iJ Ho^- ^ gloriously over death.
Let us pray.
Son, we beseech thee obtafn forul "f h L ^1, ,'""'
II. The Ascension of Christ into Heaven.
Our Father. Ten H J Z^s atyfS "
Let us pray.
'vas parted from thcrv. . , ^P^stles, as he
m£. to Jr:p rp^eXSit r »
iialf, that we maveniov th. K...«.„ J , • , pur be-
half, that we ma> e^joy^^h; bTn^fiJs olVAT'^"
ne liereon --1^^ ^^"f&ts of his blessing.
"«, iuie on cai ui, and Hereafter in heaven.
and of thine
Amen.
aoo
IHE ROSART 01 TH8
I
in. The Descent of the Holy Ghost on the Aj^stles,
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the
Lord Jesus Christ, being seated on the right hand
of God, sent, as he had promised, the Holy Ghost
upon his Apostles, who, after he was ascended, re«
turning to Jerusalem, continued in prayer and sup-
plication with the Blessed Virgin Mary, expecting
the performance of his promise.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory, <fec.
Let us pray.
sacred Virgin, Tabernacle of the Holy Ghost ;
we beseech thee obtain, by thine intercession, that
this *inost sweet Comforter, whom thy beloved Son
sent down upon his Apostles, filling them thereby
with spiritual joy, may teach us in this world the'
true way of salvation, and make us to walk in the
way of virtue and good works. Amen.
IV. The Assumpimi of the Blessed Virgin Mary into
Heaven.
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the glo-
rious Virgin, twelve years after the resurrection of
her Son, passed out of this world unto him, and
was by him assumed into heaven, accompanied by
the holy Angels.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory, (fee.
Let us pray.
most prudent Virgin, who, entering the heaven-
ly palaces, didst fill the angels with joy and man
with hope ; vouchsafe to intercede for us at the
hour of our death, that, being delivered from the
illusions and temptations of the devil, we may joy-
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fully and securely pass out of this temporal state, to
enjoy the happiness of eternal life. Amen.
V. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in
Heaven,
Let us contemplate, in this mystery, how the
glonous V,rgm Mary ws, to the great iubilee and
exu tafon o? the whole court of Keaven, and par-
ticular glory of all the Saints, crowned by her Son
with the brightest diadem of glory
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys. Glory, <fec.
Let us pray.
glorious Queen of all the heavenly host ; we
beseech thee accept this Rosary, which/as a c Jn
of roses we offer at thy feet ; and grant, most Ta"
cious Lady that by thy intercession, our souls may
be inflamed with so ardent a desire of seeing thee
so gloriously crowned, that it may never die within
us, until it shall be changed into the happy fruton
of thy blessed sight. Amen. ^^
Salve Regina, or Hail, holy Queen, <fec.
J'rayer Hear, merciful God, «fec., or God
whose only-begotten Son, <fec.
A SHORT METHOD OP RECITING THE ROSARY OP THE
BLESSED VIRGIN.
m Glorious MrsxERiEs/or Sundays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays.
The resurrection— virtue of faith.
The ascension — virtue of hope
The descent of the Holy Ghost—virtue of charity.
The assumption of the blessed Virgin— virtue of
union wiin Christ.
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The crowning of the blessed Virgin and smnts—
virtue of confidence in their prayers.
II
SECOND METHOD.
F)e JFfbe Jlosful iHsstetfes.
L The Angelical Salutation,
Let us adore the Son of God hidden within the
womb of Mary, the most lowly handmaid of the
Lord, beseeching of him the virtue of humility.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys.
Ejaculation. Jesus, whom thou didst conceive,
remaining Ever Virgin.
Glory be to the Father, <fec. Prayer.
II. The Visitation.
Let us adore the Son of God, inspiring his most
holy Mother to visit St. Elisabeth ; beseeching of him
the virtue of cMrity to our neighbor.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys.
Ejaculation. Jesus, whom thou didst bear with
thee to visit St. Elisabeth.
Glory be to the Father, &c. Prayer.
m. Tlie Birth of Jesus Christ.
Let us adore the Son of God, born in a poor
stable, of a Mother whose only treasure was her
Virginal purity ; begging the grace of purity in soul
and body. __ __ ^-*^^
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys.
MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MART.
au8
Ejaculation. Jesus, whom thou didst bring forth,
remaining Ever Virgin.
Glory be to the Father, &c. Prayer.
IV, Th^ Presentation.
Let us adore tlie Son of God, presented in the
Temple to his heavenly Father by the hands of
Mary ; begging that our hearts may he set free from
ike love of all earthly things'.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys.
Ejaculation. Jesus, by thee presented in the
Temple.
Glory be to the Father, <fec. Prayer.
v. Mary finds Jesus in the Temple.
Let us adore the Son of God, who left even his
own most tender Mother, when the glory of his
heavenly Father called him, and was found by
Mary in the Temple sitting in the midst of the doc-
tors. Let us beg of our Lord an ardent zeal to in-
struct ourselves in our holy faith, and bring others
to the knowledge of it»
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys.
Ejaculation. Jesus, whom thou didst find in the
Temple.
Glory be to the Father, <fec. Prayer.
KP -./t J,
1. The Prayer and Bloody Sweat of our Blessed Saviour
in the Garden.
Let us adore our Lord Jesus Christ in the Garden
of Olives, accepting ^11 the horrors of his most crud
Pasilon, wliorohy th« «nwl of Km inoHt tender Mo-
thor WHH NO hittoily nflliotod ; bfffffinf; that in all
t/ny. hoimmi^ f^fh/ul ami hard; we may ,eek only
the Ao, y wdl of Omi, •'
Our FatluM*. Tun Hail Marys.
JiJaiuhMon. Jusua^ ivho for uh wiist bntbod in a
iwoat of lilooa.
Glory bo to tlio I'athor, «fec. Prayer.
n. Thf^ S^cour^ing of Jetsiia Chrht,
Lut na atlore our L.)ra Jt^us (^hriat, luidurinjr
for our sakfs that most cruol Hcouririnir. by every
Btroko of wluclv the nuKSt tendor lioan of Mary was
torn Ut us betj of him the tt-pirit of mortification
Our Kuthor, A-c. Ten Uail Mjyys.
ejaculation. Jesus scourged for our sins.
Olory bo to the Father, d-c. Prayer.
III. The Crowning wifh Tfwrm.
Lot us adoiv Jesus our King, crowned in dension
with a crown of thorns ; the siglit of whicli increased
yet more the grief of Mary, lei m a*fc thv grace
to overcome human rcsinxt.
Our Father. Ten Hail Mwys.
ICJacuhfion. Jesus ci-owned for us with thorns
Olory be to the Father, vfec. Prayer.
IV. Jesus carrj/ing his Cross.
lAn us adore our Lord Jesus, bowed down be-
noatli the heavy burden of his cross, in the sight of
his most tender Mother, resolved to drink with him
the same cup of bitterness. Let us mk the spirit or
mffkness and patience.
Our Father. Ten Hail Mnrrr*.
erol""'""""- '^""•' *'■» for u, Uid« bear „„
(Jlory bo to Iho Father. Ao. P^yer.
V. Jetut Crucified.
turn. ' '"" '/«'■«< »/ My compune.
Our I.',.thor. Ten ll„ii m„,„,
cross. ' ""° oi™ for us upon the
Glory bo to the Father. A„. p^^,,
»». .fffke ftlorfo,,, iWj„e,,„_
J-»t us adore our Divinn o„ •
Conqueror of death • aid L'""";' "'" ^'oriou.
tl.e joy which filled her soul at , I """^ °^ ^^--^ ^-y
dead. ""'*"'' "ho rose again from the
Glory be to the Father. 4c. P„yer.
iiCt us adore our Divinr. <5„.,-
heaven to prepare a pCe for uT'anr"*!"^ '■"»»
: ,*'!7'.'','>o followed Jesus in "ni^f".'!. 1'. 1' "."'
= y..« <;.„„ afur our heavenlfZ;;^"'^"" ""
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TFi k. iinyof "ifi
Our Father. Ten HrII Maiys.
Ejacuf'it^wtL. Je3us, now . icendcd into heaven.
Glory M to the Pather, <fec. Prayer.
III. The Holy Ghost descends wpon the B( .m«a Virgin ana
the Apostles.
Let us adore our Divine Saviour, sendincr from
above his Holy Spirit ; and let uj ask of Mary,
whom he has appointed to dispense his graces, to
obtain for us all the gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Our Father. Ten Kail Marys.
Ejaculation. Jesus, who didst send the Holy
Ghost.
Glory be to the father, <fec. Prayer.
IV. The A iiamption of the Blessed Virgin,
Let us ado.o our Divine Saviour receiving his
most gracious Mother into the bosom of his glory,
and let us ask her to obtain for us the desire ^per-
fection.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys.
Ejaculation. Jesus, who hath called thee to
himself.
Glory be to the Father, <kc. Prayer.
V. The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Let us adore our Divine Saviour crowning the
virtues of his most holy Mother in heaven ; let us
beg her to obtain for us the grace to love and
imitate them.
Our Father. Ten Hail Marys.
Ejaculation,. *esus, who hath crowned thee in
the heavens.
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raver.
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THIRD METHOD.
«r5e iTfbe Jf uajful iWfistirfw.
of LrrcS"''-' Trinity'con-entH to the Incarnation
Wor(f '''^ ^ "'''''"" ^'^ ^" ^^'^ ^^^^^"' ^^ *^« In«^«r««to
Mary.'^* ^"^'^ ^''^"^* announces that happiness to
4; Mn.^y ^nays in her holy solitude.
.u '^"^'?' ''*'^'"t«« '»«'•» saying, « Hail, Marv full of
grace, the Lord is with thee » ^". ^^^ary, lull of
Angef'"'^ '" ^'''"^^''* ""^ ^^^ ""'^^^ ^"^ «P«^^ «^ the
7. The Angel says, « Fear not, Mary, thou shalt con-
ceive by the power of the Holy Ghost "
8 Mary answers, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord
be It done un o me according to thy word," *
y. -i he Holy Ghost overshadows her
^^10. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among
II.
^e^'.^^^^'^'^y ^"^ ^^-^^' ^- to visit
by'the'^a -g^^^^^^^ '" "^'^' "^'"^ ^"' ^^^^"^^^"^^^
3. Mary crosses the mountains in haste
Flfsab^t7 ^ '"""'""'^ ^'^^' ^'"'"^ J^>^ ^^ ^^' ^^'^^^^ St,
«• qJ* {:r ' v"* sanctified in his mother's womb,
ivomb" '"^^^^^ ^^^'^^ "Blessed is the Fruit of thy
I' Jf,^''Veplie«,«My soul doth magnify the Lord."
8. Elisabeth exclaims, " Whence is this to me that
the mother of my Lord should come to visit me^"'
J. A he house of Zachariab supremely blessed bv the '
T«iws VI jusus ana iviaiy.
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10. Mary serves her cousin in all humLle offices foi
the space of three months.
III.
1. Mary gives birth to a Child, and remains a Virgin.
2. Mary gives birth to Jesus, and wraps him in
swaddling clothes.
3. Mary contemplates Jesus with love and astonish-
ment.
4. Mary embraces Jesus, and presses him to her heart.
6. Mary feeds Jesus with her Virginal milk.
6. Mary lays Jesus in a manger that Joseph had pre-
pared.
7. Jesus lies in a manger between an ox and an ass.
8. The angels sing, " Glory to God in the highest, on
earth peace to men of good will."
9. The shepherds come to visit the Child Jesus.
10. The Magi come to adore the Holy Child, and offer
him presents.
IV.
1. Mary goes to the temple to offer her Holy Child.
2. Jesus and Mary submit to the law.
3. The way from Nazareth to Jerusalem is long and
difficult.
4. Mary carries the Child Jesus in her arms.
6. Mary continues her journey, pondering all these
things in her heart.
6. Mary offers Jesus in the temple.
7. Mary redeems Jesus at the ransom appointed for
the poor.
8. Anna rejoices to see her prophecy fulfilled.
9. The holy old man, Simeon, embraces Jesus with joy.
10. Simeon says, " Now dost thou dismiss thy servant,
Lord, in peace."
V.
1. Mary has lost her beloved Child.
2. Mary deprived of her <inly treasures
3. Mary seeks Him «vith anxiety.
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4. Mary seeks Jesus in the streets and roads.
6. Mary finds Jesus again after three days.
6. Mary finds Jesus in the temple.
7. Jesus, twelve years old, teaches the doctors.
8. Mary says, "Son, why hast thou made us sor-
rowful ?"
9. Jesus returns with Mary and Joseph, and is obe-
dicnt unto them.
10. Mary preserves in her heart the sayings of Jesus.
8ri)e iFibe Sorrotoful iWajstcrfes.
I
1. Jesus goes into the Garden of Olives.
2. Jesus prays, lying prostrate on the ground.
3. Jesus perseveres in his prayer.
4. Jesus is sorrowful, even unto death.
6. Jesus is bathed in a sweat of blood.
6. Jcbus submits his will to his heavenly Fathei
7. Jesus warns his disciples to watch and pray.
8. Jesus betrayed by Judas.
9. Jesus is seized by his own creatures.
10. Jesus cruelly bound, and dragged from one jud.re
to another. •' "="
IL
1. Jesus is delivered to be scourged.
2. Jesus is falsely accused.
3. Jesus is stripped of his clothes.
4. Jesus is naked in the hands of his executioners.
5. Jesus is fastened to a pillar.
6 Jesus is lashed with scourges.
7. JesuH is bruised with clubs.
8. The flesh of Jesus is torn with points of lead.
9. The blood of Jesus flows down to the ground.
10. They unfasten Jesus; he clothes himself again.
III. '
1. Jesus brouylit furUi to be crowned with thorns.
2. Ihey prepare a crown of thorns for Jesus.
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3. They force the crown of thorns upc n the head of
Jesus.
4. The head of Jesns is pierced on every side.
5. The blood flows from the head of Jesus.
6. The forehead of Jesus is covered with blood.
7. The eyes of Jesus are bathed in tears.
8. The lips of Jesus are pal as death.
9. Jesus is clothed in a purple garment, through de-
rision.
10. Jesus is cruelly mocked and derided, " Behold the
man !"
rv.
1 . Jesus condemned to be crucified.
2. Jesus lovingly embraces his cross.
3. Jesus carries hia cross on his torn and wounded
Ehoulders.
4. Jesus fulls under the v^eight of his cross for our
sins.
5. Jesus, again loaded with his cross, meets his sor-
rowful Mother.
6. Jesus leaves the impression of his sacred counte-
nance on the veil of St. Veronica.
7. Jesus says, " If these things are done in the green
wood, what shall be done in the dry ?"
8. None can be found willing to carry the cross for
Jesus.
9. Jesus, loaded with his cross, fiills at the foot of
Calvary.
10, Jesus, again loaded with his cross, ascends the hill
of Calvary.
V.
1. Jesus is cruelly stretched upon the cross.
2. His sacred hands and feet are pierced through
with nails.
3. Jesus is raised upon the cross, and his blood flows
in streams from all his wounds.
4. Jesus prays for his enemies.
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5. Josus promises Paradise to the penitent thief
6. Jesus recommends St. John to his holy Mother
7. Jesus m his tliirst is offered vine^rar aid ffall
foi^^n r r^ ^"^' " ""' ^^^' "^y «''^' ^^y ^-t thou
9. Jesus says, « It is finished !"
jFathen' ^^''' "^ *''' '^'^"' ^"*^ *^" '^^"^^ ^^ ^od
«rDe jTfbe €;iotfou» i«g»tctre».
I.
1. Jesus rises again the tliird day from the dead
2. Jesus conquers death and hell.
■d. Jesus consoles and delivers the holy Fathers
4. Jesus nses gloriously. ^
6. Jesus rejoices his holy Mother.
6. Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene.
7. Jesus appears to Peter, and blesses him.
burn\]tlt?lrh^7^^^^^^^^^ -^ our heart,
10. Jesus shows his wounds to St. Thomas.
IL
1. The ascension of Jesus Christ.
power. '^^''^^ '"*^ ^'^''''^" ^y "^^"^"^ of his own
3. Jesus quits his beloved disciples.
4. Jesus promises to remain with them forever
5. Jesus promises them the Holy Ghost
6. As Jesus ascends, he blesses his disciples
7. Jesus opens heaven to us.
Father!^"'"" '" '^''^'''* ""* ^^"^ "^^'^ ^^"^ of God his
his heats; Sr '" ''' "'""'^' ^" ^'^^ ^^^^■^^' '-
10. Jesus is our Brcdiator in heaven.
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IIL
1. Jesus sends the Holy Ghost.
2 Jesus sends the Comforter.
3. Jesus sends fire upon the earth.
4. The Holy Ghost inflames all hearts with liis love.
5. The Holy Ghost enlightens their minds.
6. The Holy Ghost strengthens their hearts.
7. The Holy Ghost gives the gift of tongues.
8. The Holy Ghost distributes his gifts.
9. Come, O Holy Ghost, and visit the hearts of thy
faithful.
10. Come, Holy Ghost, enlighten our hearts with the
fire of thy Divine love.
IV.
1. Mary is assumed into heaven.
2. God the Father receives his well-beloved daagh*
ter.
3. Jesus receives his holy Mother.
4. The Holy Ghost receives his beloved spouse.
6. The Seraphim salute Mary.
6. The Angels serve Mary.
7. Mary rejoices all the heavens.
8. Mary is seated at the right hand of Jesus.
9. Mary is our advocate in heaven.
10. Mary is our Mother and mediatr'i in heaven.
V.
1. Mary gloriously crowned in
2. Mary crowned through her
3. Mary crowned through her
4. Mary crowned through her
6. Mary crowned through her
6. Mary crowned through her
7. Marv crowned tliron.J>'h her 'idrairable natience=
8. Mary crowned t/irough her ardent gratitude.
heaven,
seraphic love,
angelical purity,
profound liumility.
perfect obedience,
holy prudence.
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9. Mary crowned through her holy perseverurxje.
10. Mary crowned in heaven, above all Saints and
Angels, with the honor due to the Mother of God
PRAYERS ON THE MYSTERIES;
WHIOH MAT BE USED WITH ANY OF THE FOREGOING METHODS
OF BECITINO THE EOSABY.
L The Annuntiation.
O Lord, who, when thou didst come down to redeem
our nature, didst choose for thyself the most chaste
womb of Mary to be the true Tabernacle of God with
men; grant, we beseech thee, that, by her holy interces-
sion, our souls may be so filled with thy grace, that we
may be made temples of God ; who livest and reiffnest.
&c. Amen.
IL The Visitation.
O^ Lord, who, in the visitation of Mary, didst pour
forth thy heavenly graces on the house of Zacharias and
Elisabeth ; sanctify us by thy sacred and most loving
presence, as thou didst sanctify thy holy servant John •
and give us grace so to instruct others unto righteous-
ness, and to edify men by our holy life, as to escape all
danger of pnde and vain-glory ; who livest and reignest,
&c. Amen. *= '
III. The Nativity,
We give thee thanks, most loving Jesus, because for
our sake thou didst choose to be born in a poor stable
at midnight, and in the midst of winter to be wrapt in
swaddling clothes, laid in a manger, and fed at thy Mo-
ther s breasts. Grant, dearest Lord, that we may be-
come like little ehildrp.n. ImmVilA ar^A »>««,. i^ A-:-?*
(xrant that we may, hke thie Magi from the East, seek
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after thee with diligence, and find thee in tht cradle of
our hearts, and there adore thee, offering up the gold of
charily, the incense of devotion, and the myrrh of mor-
tification. Amen.
IV. The Presentation.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst condescend, together
with thy holy Mother, for our example, to be obedient
to the law for sin ; grant us grace never to be ashamed
of thy law, but to labor to fulfil thy commandments, to
practise penance for our sins, and to approach thy holy
altar with those ardent desires with which holy Simeon
received thee into his arms. Amen.
V. Jems found in the Temple,
O Lord my God, thou art the only good; thou art the
sea of sweetness, and ocean of all perfection. We are
confounded when we think how much our souls are
moved at the loss of earthly goods, and yet feel so little
" trouble when we have lost thee by sin. Grant, we be-
seech thee, that, despising all eartlily things, we may
sigh only to enjoy tho vision of thy glory and beauty in
that kingdom, where, together with the Father and the
Holy Spirit, thou livest and reignest Gpd, world without
end. Amen.
IS^t iFfbe Sorrotoful JWj?stcr(e8.
I The Prayer of our Lord in the Garden.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who, in the garden of Gethsemani,
nast taught us, both by word and example, to overcome
temptation by prayer ; grant, we beseech thee, that, giv-
ing ourselves continually unto prayer, we may obtain its
abundant fruit; who livest and reignest, &c. Amen.
. II. The Scourging.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who, for our sakes, didst take to
thee a human nature, and didst suffer in thy iiesh for
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our example ; grant, we beseech thee, that, venerathig
thy sacred Passion, we may imitate thy blessed life of
patience and mortification, and attain at last to the glory
of thy resurrection ; who livest and reignest, &c. Amen.
III. The Crv^ning with Thorns.
O Lord Jesus Christ, King immortal and invisible;
grant, we beseech thee, that we who venerate thy crown
of thorns here upon earth, may receive from thee the
crown of eternal glory in the life to come ; who livest
and reignest, &.c. Amen.
IV. Our Lord carrying his Cross.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast said, " No man can
come to me, except he deny himself, and take up his
cross, and follow me;" grant, we beseech thee, that,
venerating thy blessed patience in the carrying of the
cross, we may bear all the crosses and trials of this
valley of tears, that, being purified by suffering, we may
be admitted into thy eternal rest; who livest and
reignest, &c. Amen.
V. Crucifixion of our Lord.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who, of thy infinite charity, didst
become, for the sake of sinful man, the scorn of men
and the outcast of the people, and didst die for us upon
the cross to obtain our relief from eternal shame ; grant
us, we beseech thee, by the merits of thy most sorrowful
crucifixion, and by the glorious intercession of thy most
tender Mother, who stood by thee at the cross, the
spirit of perfect contrition foe our sins, and of a holy
d.'»'» th ; who livest and reignest, &c. Amen.
Cj^e iFfbe ©lorfous if^sstems.
I. The Resurrec'don.
Lord Jesus Christ, who didst descend into hell, and
didst rise again the third day from the dead ; grant to
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the souls of the faithful departed thy eternal light and
peace; and to us thy servants grace to die each day
more and more to ourselves, that we may live wholly
unto thee ; who livest and reignest, &c.
IL The Ascension.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who didst descend upon earth
io be our saerifice, and hast ascended into heaven to be
our eternal Priest and Advocate ; grant us grace, that,
being detiiched from all earthly things, we may in heart
and mind thither ascend, whither thou art gone before,
and with thee continually dwell ; who livest and reign-
est, &c. Amen.
III. 17ie Descent of the Holy Ghost.
O liord Jesus Christ, to whom is given all power in
heaven and on earth; send down upon us the Holy
Ghost the Comforter, which may guide, support, and
purify the souls of thy servants, and of thy whole
Church ; who livest and reignest, &c. Amen.
IV". The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who, when the work of her per-
fection was accomplished, didst call to thyself the soul
of thy most holy Mother, and didst not suifer her body
to see corruption ; grant us, we beseech thee, the desire
of perfection, and daily to purify ourselves more and
more from all our faults and imperfections ; so tha+ at
the hour of death we may be found worthy to pass to
the blessed vision of thy glory; who livest and reignest,
&c. Amen.
V. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast said, « In my Father's
housH are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for
you;" grant us, we beseech thee, so to copy in our lives
the holy virtues of thy blessed Mother, that, through
her glorious intercession with thee, we may attain the
MOST BLES3ED VIRGIN MART.
an
place prepared for us in thy kingdom from the founda-
tion of the world ; who livest and reignest, &.c. Amen.
Salve Regina, &c. ; Hail, holy Queen, &.c.
Let ua pray.
O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death,
and resurrection, hath laid open to us the rewards ol
everlasting life ; grant, we beseech thee, that pondering
in our hearts these Mysteries in the most holy Rosary
of tiie Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they
set forth, and obtain what they promise; through the
same our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
A SHORT PARAPHRASE
OF THE LITANY OF LORETTO.
K7jrie eleison. Lord God the Father, have mercy
upon us.
Christe eleison. Lord God the Son, have mercy
upon us.
Kyrie eleison. Lord God the Holy Ghost, have mercy
upon us.
Qhriste audi nos. Christ, our anointed Priest, hear
these our prayers.
Christe exaudi nos. Christ, oua* anointed King, hear
cur petition.
Pater de ccelis Deus^ miserere nobis. O God, the Fa-
ther of heaven, have mercy on us.
Fill Redeinptor mundi Deus. O God the Son, Re-
deemer of the world, have mercy on us.
Spiritus Sancie Deus. O God the Holy Ghost, have
mer«y on us.
Sancta Triniias unus Deus. Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy on us.
Sancta Maria. Holy Mary, by the name of sweet-
ness, after the name of Jesus most venerable, pray for u^
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Sancfn Dei GenrfHv. Holy Mother of God, from
jvliose own thnh was formed (UkVh sucred body, pray
Snncta T'lV^o Virfrinvm. Holy Virfrin of Viririns, «s
rtu, l.ly „„,,„,. tUoruH ,0 is n/y beloved amo^^. a
vir^rn, (lau^rhters ; jmiy for ua. ^
th 51m l'''r''",- /^^^'^'^<>♦* C;''"«t. of the Ar.ointed 0«e,
thou dulst^Hta.Kl by the altar of the cross; ,.n,y for u.
ulW 7;avmr ^.m/,.r. M<,t|,,r of Divine ^r^.^e, by
tliee did ^rraee e(une down from heaven ; pray for us ^
Matp- purissima. Mother most pure, exempted fi"om
all stam ot sm ; pray for us. ^
^finl^lT '""'^'''V'^^' ^'otlier most chaste, wUhout all
etui^r of eoneu])iHeenee ; pray for ns
vii'';;7,;ra7ibr"us''^''" '"'"'^*^' '^^*'^^^'>-^ --
estt:;u^x:??fp4^;f:;r'^'^^
Mater amabUis. Mother most amiable, thou art the
Mother of incarnate love ; pray for us.
Mater admiralnlis. Mother most admirable, for CJ. d
pray flfru's! ""^ ^'''"''' ^^"^'^^^ *^^" ^^^ «^^"'
pnw fori ' '"''""'' '''" ^'"'■^^^ ^'^« nourfehed;
Slater Snlratoris. Mother of our Saviour; thou of
Yl^^o pnidentissima. Virgin most prudent, tnnrrbf
aer in tiiy heart ; pray for US. ^
Frro-o veneranda. Vir^nn most venerable ; thou whom
all^enerations shall call blessed; pray for is
y^rgo pncdicanda. Vir^nn most renowned- thnn
^^'r^edTJo^ l';t ^'^'\ f ^y «^ouldr:rtdl'ed*a S
Wiebrated through the whole world; pray for us
Itrgo potens. Virgin most powerful, by thy Drivers
•mnipotent with Godt pray for us ^ ^ ^ ^
MOST BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. gjS
I'lviy for UH. r^rttcnied by Jesus' Blood ?—
Virgo fuklis. Virrrin most ?»uup . ..
JeH,,H, faithful to the lusl; t f, '"' 1^ ^'^ ^''« -->- of
'SFr/y/i/m >.v^«/,Vc. mingle • i • '
er .'--pmy for us. ^^ "^ "^^""^ "« iiiH holy JVloth-
Sedes sapiential. Sioni «*• • i
the EternulVisdom of tL'krr?' '^"'.? ^" ^'»^ "^'"h
ior "s. '"^ ^ "ther wus enthroned ; ],ray
Causa nostra) la^tifim p • i
pcMltMing, of fcac^ t\„«"'''''«J of peaces a„d „f
ior us. " J"' '" " itorm-tossed world; pray
of flic purest gold fit fiL .."'■''.''''<''<'«•''<>''. formed
ll«nen ; pray to" '"' "'« ""■•"«=" »C ti.e Ki,, ™„f
rfter whose form each vesl] „f ,f T^"^'" devotion,
iciied ; pray f„r „«. **"**' "^ election niu»t bo fmhl
of -frvSryet S&Vrt?' "^l"'""^ '"^ --« odor
pray for us. -^ '""'*' ''J' "'« "'orns of tribulation;
on«il5rof^Go*'in th^crof.P"''''' l'."'" "ff-inst thj
pray for u,s. ™ '■"^ of the mystical Jeru,salen. •
tl.ou"rthttrer IlZV'rT' ">' ■■" -o Cautleh.,'
b;ide is iiienedrfor h oT^hl": .:^l*'"' '"'■ "^•"'' »"'"
Clm.st the Head unto the ^.u clW.klif r" P""" '"'■"•n
■O'TOM aurea. IIo„«o if ij '^"''j''' P^'y for us
every part with the s^^IlicLff P"'-" "doLd in
^wderis area. Ark "ff/"'" of chanty ; prayfbrns
vvorkmanship, not ?Jr .h luJoflu' f""'^ "^ ^""^^^
't„lt/^'- """-If ; prirf:: « '-- 1"" for the
"''• ''•^"^ "' "-^•-- -"ee through thee sat
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valion came into the world, and none can witer heaven
but by thee ; pray for us.
Stella malWina. Morning star, thou didst appear at
length above the darkness of this world, sure forerunner
of the Sun of justice ; pray for us.
Salus injirmorum. Health of the sick, since in thee
do we behold strength in the midst of weakness ; pray
for us.
Refugium peccatorum. Refuge of sinners, if by sin
we iiave again and again trampled under foot the 131ood
of Jesus, yet in thee shall we find a gentle advocate witii
him ; pray for us.
Consolatrix afflictorum. Comforter of the afflicted,
thou hast watched beside, and suffered with the Man of
Sorrows, and hast learned how to console the miserable;
pray for us.
Auxilium Chris/ianorum. Help of Christians; they
who are called by Christ's own luine shall ever find in
thee tlieir tenderest mother; pray for us.
Regim Angelorum. Queen of Angels, since the King
of Heaven, who had the Angels for iiis ministering ser-
vants, called thee his Mother ; pray for us.
Regina Fair iarchar urn. Queen of Patriarchs, thou
who wast foreshown in type and figure, and seen in
their vision of desire by all the patriarchs of old ; pray
for us.
Regina Projihetarum. Queen of Prophets, and thy-
self a mighty prophetess,* thou didst bring to its ful-
filment that which they foretold ; pray for us.
Regina Aposlolorum. Queen of Apostles, and tliyself
the first apostle of the grace of Christ, when thou didst
bring our Lord to visit St. Elisabeth ; pray for us.
Regina Martyrum. Queen of Martyrs, thou whose
existence upon earth was a life-long martyrdom, through
whose soul the sword of sorrow pierced ; pray for us.
Regina Confessorum. Queen of Confessors, in whose
breast, when all forsook and fled, the Church's faith
* The Magnificat, a jirophecy of the Church's progress and nf Chnsi'i
kingdom upon ear u.
MOSl BLESSED VIRGIN MXllY. 221
^food firm- thou to whom all who confess the name of
J.HUH look for aid, and take thy life as a model for the^r
own ; pray for us. "
Uegim Virginum. Queen of Virgins, lily of holv
pHnty,hrst example and great encouragement to vir' n^
it^ protesscd for Cln-ist's own lo^ e ; pray fur uh "^
all ^^7.T ^'''f^''"' omnium. Queen of all Saints, fo,
all i^unts m heaven, b.,n.inir with the eternal love of
Je.UH, have ever ouml in thee a guide, a lovin.. advo-
eate, ano a most tender mother; pray for us
ii<'^i'ia sine labe orighiali concepta. Queen conceived
without H,n, singular glorv of thy 4n, not only iXme
piLserved from ever having contracted the least stain
hy ast title, yet most glorious of all. 13v thv iimn u-n '
lat^ljeart, m temple fo^ God's Holy hoZ ^^Z^^
^^rld, spar: us' O Lol"'^ ''''''' ^^^^ '^^^ «- ^^' ^^-
world, LYutoi^f,: "'^ *^^^*«^ -^^ *^- -- «> the
L";' mer^.' t^t"^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ''^ «- of the worldj
oStsn;t?^i.:i^/^^
F. Pray for is, O holy Mother of God.
of Christ ""^ "^""^ ^' °'^^' "^""'^^^ ^^ *'^« Pron^ises
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222
®i]e Qtvcn SHolors, or cl)Uf SuCferingo of
tl)e jSlesseb birgin iHarji
O MOST afflicted Virgin ! I commemorate the sorrow
which filled tiiy heart when, on presenting thy divine
Son in the temple, holy Simeon foretold that a sword
should pierce thy soul, thereby announcing the share
thou shouldst have in the sufferings of thy dear Son.
I most devoutly compassionate thy grief on this occa-
sion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to
obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ,
which were the great cause of all thy dolors, a sincere
and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender
and practical devotion towards tiiee, and a happy death
under thy special protection.
IL
O most holy and afflicted Virgin! I commiserate the
sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when thou didst
Bee thy divine Infant persecuted by his own creatures,
and wert obliged to Hee into Egypt, to save him from
the fury of Herod. I most devoutly compassionate thy
giief on that occasion, and beseech thee, O gioriong
Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for me, through the sulTer-
ings of Jesus Christ, which were the great cause of all
thy dolors, a sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent
love of God, a tender and pr.ictical devotion towards
thee, and a happy death under thy special protection.
III.
most afflicted Virnfjn ! I commemonite the sorrou-
which filled thy maternal lieart when thou wert separatee
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hom thy divine Son, who remained for three days absent
from thee after thy journey to Jerusalem. 1 most de-
voutly compassionate thy grief on that occasion, and
beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for
me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ, which w(;re
the great cause of all thy dolors, a sincere and lively
horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender and prac-
tical devotion towards thee, and a happy death under thy
Bpecial protection.
IV.
O most holy and afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the
sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when thou didst
follow thy dear Son to Mount Calvary, and beheld him
sinking under the weight of the cross and of our sins.
I most devoutly compassionate thy grief on that occa-
sion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of Martyrs, to
obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ,
which were the gi-eat cause of all thy dolors, a sincere
and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender
an^ practical devotion towards thee, and a happy death
under thy special protection.
V.
O most holy and afflicted Virdn ! I commemorate the
sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when thou didst
stand by the cross of Jesus, and didst witness all his tor-
ments, and see him at length expire for the sins of the
world. I devoutly compassionate thy grief on that oc-
casion, O glorious Queen of IMartyrs, and beseech thee
to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus Christ,
whi'-h were the great cause of all thy dolors, a sincere
and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God, a tender
and practical devotion towards thee, and a happy death
under thy special protection.
VI.
O most holy and afflicted Vir-rin ! I commemorate the
sorrow which filled thy matprnal hear', when the adora
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ble body of thy divine Son was taken down from th«
cross, and laid in thy arms. I most devoutly compas-
sionate tliy grief on that occasion, and beseech thee, O
glorious Queen of Martyrs, to obtain for me, through
tiie sulferings of Jesus Christ, which were the great
cause of all thy dolors, a sincere and lively horror of
Bin, an ardent love of God, a tender and practical devo-
tion towards thee, and a happy death under thy specuil
protection.
VII.
O most holy and afflicted Virgin! I commemorate the
sorrow which filled thy maternal heart when the sacred
body of Jesus was taken from thy arms, and laid in the
sepulchre. Lmost devoutly compassionate thy grief on
that occasion, and beseech thee, O glorious Queen of
Martyrs, to obtain for me, through the sufferings of Jesus
Christ, which were the great cause of all thy dolors, a
sincere and lively horror of sin, an ardent love of God,
a tender and practical devotion towards thee, and a
nappy death under thy special protection.
Here also may be said the Litany of the Seven Dolors,
and the Stabat Mater.
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Kbe Uosara oi tl)e I3lesseb Name of Sesus.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
tbj Holy Ghost. Amen.
V. Thou, Lord, wilt open my lips.
B. And my tongue shall declare thy praise.
V, Incline unto my aid, God.
B. Lord, hasten to help me.
om th«
jorapas-
thee, O
througli
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jrror of
al devo-
specuil
rate tlie
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Dolors,
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Lise.
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■rjR INIQU ri'If^Li
THE ROSART OF JESUS.
226
betet:' TJ:, ""^ '^^'""'"S' -^ --. -1 will
THE FIVE MYSTERIES OF THE FIRST PART.
1. 'J-'helncarmlionofour Lord Jesus Christ.
THE MEDITATION.
man in lier womb. ^' ^'"' '^"^ ^' ^^^«
Jesus, Son of i>a,/rf, h^ve mercy on us T,n
times.^GXorj be t. the Father, &c.
II. 'J'^e Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
THE MEDITATION.
The Saviour of the world is born for our redcmn-
tion : his mother remaining a virgin ^^^cmp-
Jesus Son of David, have mercy on us T.r
ttmes.^CAory be to the Father, fe ^ * ^''
III. r/ie Circumcision ofmir Lord Jesus Christ.
THE MEDlTATIOxV.
Our Saviour being eight days old, begins to suf
^r for our sms, and his blood already fliws for us
Jesus, Son of David, hnvp m«..,, :^.
/wies. —
Glory be to the Father, *&c.
^TT r\-r\ %io
-'J- \ju US.
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THE K(/SARY OF JESTJS.
IV, Our Lord Jesus Christ is found in the Temple.
THK MEDITATION.
Our Saviour being twelve years old, shows him«
self more than mortal, by his knowledge and wis-
dom, teaching the very teachers of the Jews.
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. • Ten
times. — Glory be to the Father, &c.
V. The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.
THE MEDITATION.
The Saviour of the world is baptized by St. John.
The eternal Father declared him to be his Son.
Jesus, Son of David ^ have mercy on us. Ten
times. — Giory.be to the Father, &c.
THE FBAYEB.
Jesus, whose name is above all names, that in
the name of Jesus every knee may bend, of those
that are in heaven, on earth, and in hell ; who, at
the time appointed by the eternal wisdom, assumed st
flesh in the womb of the blessed Mary, ever viroin,
and thus became the Son of David ; whose birth
rejoiced men and angels ; who began so early to suf-
fer for us, and to shed, on our account, that blood
that washed away the sins of the world ; whose
eternal wisdom appeared at the age of twelve years;
to whose baptism all heaven was attentive : grant
i'j us, to celebrate those mysteries to thy honor and
our own salvation : who, with the Father and the
Holy Ghost, livest and reignest, one God, for all
eternity. Amen,
THE ROSARY OF JESUS.
25J7
THE FIVE MYSTERIES OF THE SECOND PAET.
I. Our Saviour washeth his Disciples' Feet,
THE MEDITATION.
Our Saviour, to sliow us an example of humility,
and how much we ought to serve each other, de»
scendeth so low as to wash the feet of his disciples,
though he is the God whom heaven and earth
adore.
Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jeivs, have
mercy on us. Ten times, — Glorv be to the Father,
&c.
II. The Prayer of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Garden.
THE MEDITATION.
Our Saviour, knowing his passion to be now at
hand, is so affected with the thoughts of it, and so
oppressed with the load of our sins, that he prays
to his Almighty Father, that the bitter cup might
pass away from him.
Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jews, have
mercy on us. Ten times. — Glory be to the Fa-
ther, &c.
III. Our Saviour is apprehended.
THE MJDITATION.
Our Saviour, as if he had been no more than
mortal, yields to the power of men, and permits
himself, for our redemption, to be apprehended, as
if he were a malefactor.
Jesus of Nazareth, kinff of the Jews, have mer-
cy on us. Ten times. — Glory be to the Father, &c
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rilE ROaAKY OF JESUil.
IV. Our Saviour carrias his Cross,
THK MKDlTATlOIf.
Our Saviour being torn with scourges, and
pierced with thorns, to expiate our sins, is com-
polU'd to carry the cross on wliicl\ lio is to die, and
moves on in anguish and sorrow towards th<! p!ace
\of his execution.
O Jesus of Nazareth, king of the Jews, havo
mercy on us. 7Vu times. — Olory be to tlie Fii-
tluM", k\i.
V. The Descent of our Savicitr into Hell.
TIIK MKDITATION.
Tlie soul of onr Saviour being separated by d(>a(h
from the body, descentls to that place where the
saints were expecting his redemption.
Jesus of Nazareth, king of tiie Jews, have mer-
cy on us. I'en times. — Glory be to ihe Father, &c.
TIIK PRAYKR.
Jesus, whose name is above all names, that at
the name of Jesus every knee may bend, of tliosc
that are in heaven, on earth, and in hell ; whoso
mysterious humiliations and sorrows, appointed for
thee on account of our sins, appeared in the wash-
mg of the feet of thy servants and creatures ; in thy
distress and prayer, and bloody sweat ; in thy being
secured and brouixht before tribunals as a criminal ;
in thy bearing the load of the cross ; and m the
separation of thy soul from the body, and its de-
scent to the regions below : ffrant to us to celebrate
these mysteries to thy honor and our own salva-
tion : who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost,
livest and reignest, one God for all eternity. Amen.
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229
THE FIVE MYHTERIES OF THE THIRD PART.
I. The Remrrectwn of our Lord Jesus Christ.
THK MEDITATION.
Th(3 soul of our Lord Jesus Christ, which had
been sepiirated from the body, is reunited to it, by
a niinide of th(3 almiirhty p«jwer ; and that body
which iiad b(!en (h^ad rises to die no more.
Jesus, Son of tli(! hviiig God, have mercy on
us. Ten //m<-*.— Glory be to the Father, &c.
II. The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
THE MEDITATION.
The body of our Lord Jesus Christ ascends to the
h\y;]w.Ht heaven, where the Saviour of mankind sits
upon tlie right Iiand of God, the Almighty Father.
Josus, Son of the living God, have mercy on
us. Ten limes.— Glory be to the Father, (fee.
III. Our Lord Jesus Christ semis down the Holy Ghost.
THE MEDITATION.
Our Saviour, now seated at the right hand of God,
ills Almighty Father, sends down the Holy Ghost
to inspire and animate his disciples, that they may
be qualified to publish to mankind his cross and his
glory.
Jesus, Son of the living God, have mercy on
us. Ten times. — Glory be to the Father, &c.
IV. Our Lord Jesus Christ crowning the Blessed Virgin
and Saints.
THE MEDITATION.
Our Saviour having hv his naKsinn rpaiitro^fi""
and ascension, opened the way for the sons of Adam
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230
TITR IKWAUY OF JR«U9.
to li('jiv(M», wliicJi thoy luid lost by .sin, bostows on
bis iikMIut mid liis siiints a crown of iniinortal glorv.
O .It'sus, Son of lh»i li villi; God, liavo nuTcy on
us. Ten (imvti, — Glory bo to tb(! Fatbcr, tfec.
V. Our Lord Jesits (Vn'ist roTninf:^ lo Judge Munkind.
TlIK MK.^)ITATI()^f.
Our Saviour will conu' ni powor and majesty to
ju(l<jf(^ tbc liviuij; and the dead, and to rt^turn to every
one aceordintr to his works.
O Jesus, Son of the Yw'iuir God, have mercy on
us. Ten (unvs. — Glory be to the Father, Slc.
TlIK PRAYKIl.
O Jesus, Avhose name is above all names, that at
the name of Jesus every knee may bend, of those
that are in heaven, on earth, and in hell ; whose
body, that was murdered l)y mankind, the Al-
niii'iitv raised from death, ijlorious and immort;il ;
who. by thy ascension, triumphed over death, and
led eaplivity captive ; who, accordinsjf to thy proni-
is<', sent down the Spirit that prociHuleth from the
Father and the Son, the (^omfortcM* and tlie Enli-
vtMier ; who. stretchin<i^ tbrth the bounty of thy al-
miufhty hand, shed upon the chosen cbildren of
Ailittn, that priory that neither eye hath seen, nor
car hath heard, nor hath it entered into the hean
of man ; and who will come forth, in power and
majesty, to judge the livin*; and the dead, before
whose throne all mortals will appear: grant to us
to celebrate these mysteries to tliy hon»>r and oui
own salvation : who, with the Father, and the Holy
Ghost, livest and reignest one God for dl etevnity.
Amen.
i'iu»;«j Ejaculations.
231
•N. B.—The ropontiii'.Mif tho abovo pray cm or inoditationa
iH not ahMoluttfly iiucurtHiiry. 'J'lioso who cannot mad or
nuMlitato on tlio niywtoricfH, let tluun Hay thucnnid iMifcjro-
hand, in this Rosary, and in that of the BIcshcmJ Vir},'in."
-The (h^votionn hidonjrinf,^ to tliin Rosary, or tlio Rosary of
tiio MIoMHcd Virgin, (h) not bhid under sin."
" N. n.--Tho8o wlio aro in tl»e Hocioty of tho Rosary f»f tho
Nanu) of Jusua, may havo tho wanio plenary indulgenc©
on New Year's Day, that is granted in tho year of tho
Ju/ti/ea,"
"On every second Sunday in tho month.— At tho tiino of
being received into the society.— At tho article of death.
—And ou each day of tho fifteen mysteries."
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pious Cl^jaculations, itjljid) ma^ be itscb ou
luirious (Occasions.
I. Ihr obtaining Pardon of Si?i.
TiiK sins of my yontli and my ignorances remember not:
ft»Toiiling to thy mercy remonlber thou me for thy go(/d-
ness' sake, O Lord. Ps, xxiv. 7.
Lord, be thou merciful unto me : heal my soul, for I
havo sinned against thee. Ps. xl. 5.
Havo mercy upon me, God, according to thy great
morcy. Ps. 1. 1.
Let tliy teniler mercies come unto me, Lord, and I shall
I've. Ps. cxviii. 77.
1 have gone astray like a shocp that is lost: seek thy ser-
rant, Lord. Ps. cxviii. 176. «
Kilter not into judgment with thy servant, for in thy
sight sjiall no man living be justified. Ps. cxlii. 2.
1 will arise and go to my father, and say to him. Father,
I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am not
tV'^''^"V ^" '"^ /'o1lfr»«4 *li\.' ci<\f> T Jllrri vtr 10
Jesus, Sou of David, have mercy on mo. Luke xviii. 38,
232
PIOUS EJACULATIONS
II. For HwmlHy.
It is good for me that thou hast humbled me. Before I
was humbled, I offended ; therefore huve I kept thy word.
Pa. cxviii. 71, 67.
Our Lord Jesus Clirist humbled himself, and became obe-
dient unto death, even the death of tlxe cross. Phil. ii. 8,
And shall I be proud !
III. For obtaining a true Esthnate of this Life.
We are sojourners before thee, and strangers, as were all
our fathers. Our days upon earth aa-e as a sliadow ; ami
tliere is no stay. 1 Par. xxix. 15.
Declare unto me the fewness of my days. Call me not
away in the midst of my days. Ps. ci. 24, 25.
Let my soul die the death of the just, and my last end be
like to them. Numbers xxiii. 10.
IV. In Qrief and Afflxction.
Heal me, Lord ; for my bones are troubled. My fioul
also is troubled exceedingly. Ps. vi. 2, 8.
My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue
hatli cleaved to my jaws ; and thou hast brought me down
into the dust of death. Ps. xxi. 16.
Lord, all my desire is before thee ; and my groamng is
not hidden from thee. Ps. xxxviL 9.
Why art thou sorrowful, my soul ? and why dost thou
disquiet me \ Hope in God, for I will still give praise to
him ; the salvation of my coimtenance, and my G< d. Ps,
xlii. 5, 6.
1 am wearied with my groans, and I find no rest Jere
niias xlv. 3.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation. Psalm I. 14.
V. F(yr Resignation.
It is the Lord : let him do what is good in his sight.
1 Kings iii. 18.
If he shall say to me, Thou pleasest me not : I am. ready,
let him do that which is good before him 2 Kings xv. 26,
Mv heart js ready ; ) Ixod, my heurt is leauy . is. ivi. o
fOH VARIOUS OCCASIONS.
233
Nc verthelesa as it Hluill be the will of God in heaven, 80
bo It doiu). 1 Machab. ui. 60, ^
Thy will be dorje. Mutt. xxvi. 42.
Lord, what wilt thou liave nie to do Actb ix. 6.
VI. For Patience.
The Lord gave and the Lord hat), taken away, as it
I will take the chalice of salvation, and will call upon the
name ot the Lord. Ps. cxv. 4. ^
VIL Against Ihnptation.
thillr ^f in': ^^ "^^^ °^^'' *^-^ ^ -^y ^0 - -h
StrengtJien me, Lord, in tliis hour. Judith xiii 9
Have rnercv on me O Lord, for 1 am weak. P«. vi.' 2.
By tliee I sfrn 1 be delivered from temptation. Ps. xvii 30
«"^p2 ix^'i. r '^^ "^^^^^ ^^^^^"^^^ '" -- -^'*
Deliver not up to beasts of prey tl, uls that put their
Ps^^cxvUrs^f ""^ '^''' ^^''^ *^''^ '"^^ °"* ^^^°^d ^^^^tj.
VIIL For Trust in God.
^.Although he should «lay me. yet I will trust in him. Job
d.athTf ^ '^'""^^ T^\ '" *''*^ "^"^^^ «^ *'>« shadow of
death, I fe.ir no evd, for thou art with me. Ps. xxii 4
in iLX-d ^od"V: IxxHs!^ "^ ^"'' *^ ^"^ "^^ ''^"^^
IX. For the Fear of God.
What shal! I do when God shall arise to judge ? and w
^a.ame, «hut shall i answer Mm ? Job xxxi
20*
hen
14.
PIOUS EJACULATIONS
I have always feared God as waves swelling over me, and
his weight I waa not able to bear. Job xxxi. 23.
The sorrows of hell encompassed me : and the snares of
death prevented rae. Ps. xvii. 6.
Pierce thou my flesh with thy fear : for I ani afraid of
thy judgments. Ps. cxviii. 120.
X. For Wisdom in Speech.
I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with
my tongue : I have set a guard to my mouth. Ps. xxxvitt, 1
Set a watch, Lord, before my mouth, and a door round
about my lips. Ps. cxl. 3.
XI. For knowing the Will of God in doubtful Matters.
Perfect thou my goings in thy paths : that my footsteps
be not moved. Ps. xvi. 6.
Send forth thy light and thy truth. Ps. xlii. 3.
Miiy God have mercy on us, and bless us : may he cause
the light of his countenance to shine upon us, and have mer-
cy on us. Ps. Ixvi. 1.
Make known to me the way wheiein I should walk ; for
I have Ufted up my soul to tliee. Teach me to do thy will,
for thou art my God. Ps. cxlii. 10, 11.
Lord, what wilt thou have me to do ? Acts ix. 6.
XII. Remembrance of the Divine Presence,
The eyes of the Lord are brighter than the sun. behold-
ing round about all the ways of men, and the bottom of the
deep, and looking into the hearts of men, into the most liiddeu
parts. Ecclesiasticua xxiii. 28.
For my eyes are upon all their ways : they are not liid
from my face, antl their iniquity huth not been hid from my
eyes. Jerem. xvi. 17.
XIII. Acts of Praise and ThanJcsgivmf
Let my mouth be filled with praise, that I may sing thy
glory and thy greatness all the day long. Ps. Ixx. 8.
Bless the Lord, my soul : and let all that is within mo
blt'ss his holy name. Bloss the Lord, my soul, and forget
Dot all his beiiutits. Ps. cii, 1 2.
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FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS.
235
Not unto us. Lord, not unto us ; but unto thy name dve
the K'ory. Pa. cxui. 9. ^ ^ ^^^^
What shall I render to the Lord, for aU that he hath
rendered to me f Ps. cxv. 3.
I will praise thee, because thou hast heard me and art
become mj salvation. Ps. cxvu. 28.
XIV. Love c.f God and of Heaven.
If therefore, I have found favor in thy sight, sho^r me
thy face. Exodus xxxiii. 13 J' fa "» """w me
Zit tet;L^ ""'^l ^!^ '^'^'^ ^^ ^^e Lor»ma;^
As the hart nanteth after the fountains of waters so mv
te ';; Gi;d''r'prxii! tf ""'' '"' ^^^^^ '^^^^^ *^^^
For what have I in heaven ? and besides thee, what do I
desire upon earth ? For thee my flesh and my h^art hath
fan.ted away : thou art the God of my herrt, Ld my por
tion forever. Ps. Ixxii. 25, 26. ^ ^
How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts! mv
801,1 longeth and fainteth for the c'ourts of the Lord Z
hear and my flesh have rejoiced in the living God Blessed
are they that dwell in thy house, Lord: they shall praTse
tlM>e forever and ever. For owe day in thv couita .Vw
ter than a thousand. Ps. Ixxxiii. 1, 2^ -^ 10^ ' '' ^'*-
Woo IS me, that my sojourning is prolonged ! Ps cxIy B
Show me thou whom my soul loveth, where thou feed-
•et wliere thou host m the mid-day. Cunt i 6
My soul hath desired tliee in the night. Is xxvi 9
rn^To^ ' ^" ^' ^^'"^"^^ ^"^ *° b« With ChriBt
230
Instructions on Snbulgences, mtl)
BcvotionB,
Evert good work has a threefold vahie : merit, sathfno
tton, and tmpciratwu. And as the divine goodness/in con<i(?
eration of our weakness, lias ordained, that by the use of the
sacraments, ex opere operate, we increase onv ment ; an 1 bv
the tmpetratron of the saints and the prayers of th^ Church
sThP i^lT? *^"r independently 0/ our own laor
so he has lett to us also the treasure of indulgences b^
may obtani ull and speedy satisfaction for the temnor-d
punishment due to our sins iitherin this Hfe or the next
I. What an Indulgence is.
By an indulgence is meant the remission of the tetnporal
mcnishment due to us on account of our sins. Every sin
however grievous, is remitted through the sacrament of
?.^7 In/lTl ^r ^f* ""hr^^^^ contrition, as regards its
yuit and the eternal pumnhment due to it. But the debt
Hn r^'TK fir''"'''?* ^' "'^^ ^^^''^•^« remitted at the same
n wnJi"'f . /' •^''"^ ^"^^^ ^^'^'^ ^y ^«^"P penitence, or
bj works of satisftiction, e. <;. prayers, alms, fating, Ac. ;' or
by the patient endurance of troubles and adversitiias setlt us
•ulm : %^''^' ^^ v'\ ^^tKsfaction of our Lord Jesus ChrUt
i^ apX them'' "''^ '" " '" '''"' "'^ ''^'' '''' P"^^^^
And although, in order to escape this temp«.>ral punish-
nicnt, we must not rely on indulgences alone, to tlio m....l,..t
ot g.jod works; yot because, at the best, our own -ood
works are very imperfect, and the debt of punishment (luo
to us very great, W(i ought to endeavor, as frequently as
possible, to avail ourselves of the benefits of indulgerjcoa
Indulgences are of two kinds :-l8t. A ple^iaru indul-
gence, when du y gamed, is a full and entire remission of
ttU the temporal punishment due to sin. The eight indul
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gences granted to the faithful in England, at the principal
festivals of the year, are plenary indulgencW. A iubiTee is
also a plenary indulgence occasionally granted by the Pono
to the whole Church, in the most ample manner and wUh
tlie greatest solemnity. 2d. A Partial, or Sed inTul-
geiice, as of ten years, or a hun/red daVs, Ac, remUs as
Z:tf^ "^f *^'»P°^^1 punishment as would ha^e b^n re!
nutted by 10 years, or 100 days, Ac, of the canonical ne^
ances formerly imposed on public peiiitents. ^
II. What is required for obtaining an Indulgence.
1. Tliat we should be in a state of grace • that i<? fr^A
from all mortal sin. Hence the sacrame^nts of penance and
the holy eucharist are always enjoined as prereniU sites for
obtamnig a„ indulgence. For inAilgences oX a^p y to tt
C;?"11 Zi *^7^^'-P-V^^«^-ilttoUr4enr!
moved. And although > o guilt may be removed whih^
fnrm Ji" ''''^'''' \^T '"\"iflul^'ence, it is necessary to per-
th ,• ? f^'^''^^'^ works ; for it is under this condiS
that indulgences are granted. But power is generally
given to confessors to change the works for some fthc^s n
the case of the sick, or persons who are confined and wl o
cannot therefore fulfil sLe of the conditions such L fo t-
ing, or visiting certain churches. It is absolut'ely necessary
at the very least, that the works required for the indJ
gence should aU be done in a state of grace
to some of^'hT^^"^ *" add here alist of indulgences attached
10 some ot the prayers m this book :
1. For the acts of faith, hope, and charity (p. 128) 1st An
mddgence of 7 years and asSnany ^.mr/^JL orVo dam
as often as you recite these acts. 2cl. A plenary indu kS
once a month,* granted to all who shall rSe the acts
ofTL rln,i^ communion, praying for the usual intentions
L^h .? vn ^t' J" ^^""^'"^ indulgence at tlie hour of
death. It you recite t' .3 acts at that time, and, if possible
after sacramental couiession and holy communion. ^ '
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2. F«»r tho Antfdua Domini, or Tim An|ifel <»f tho Lord,
«k(\ (p. 8J1) Iwt. An indiilffi'iH'.o of 100 diiys jih oft»^n rm you
ropcut It. '2(1. A ] iuiiiu'y iiidul^tiiico oncu a month, to all
who shjill Hiiy tlii.s puiyer jit Iciist oiico u day, ovory day in
th(t month, tit tho sound (»f tho b(dl ; and who nhall (utnh'ss,
and connnuninitu, and pray for the usual iiituntioiia of tho
Church. ^
Olworvti that tho Amjelii^ is always to be said knoollnjf,
c'xt'i'pt on kSalurthiy uvoninuf and on Sunday, whou it is to
b(^ said standinjjf. \\\ l*a»ohal tiini\ instoad of tho Anifflitu,
(ho Jiafina vali it. saiil, toj^othor with tho versido and
prayor, standing. Thoso wlio aro not ablo to renuMuber
thosi! prayers, may gain tho intlnlgoncc by saying tho usual
A>i<f<!/ufi standing. In places whore the bell is not heard, it
is sullU'ient to reoito tlus Anyclus about tho time at which
the bell is rung.
!). For the /V j)rofun(li.,t atul the versido Ra/nlcm a'frf'
\ ^ nam, to bo said alter tho evening Ainjtlm. 1st. An imhil-
gence of IDD days. '2d. A plenary indulgence once a yenr
to those who repeat tlu; ab(»vo every day. Those who dit
not know the ./><• pro/umlin may gain the same indulgt'ucivs
by repeating instead an Om- Father and a Hail Mary, with
the versicle as alMive.
•t. For tlu( Litany of the Holy Name. An uidulgence of
you (lavs as often as you recite it.
f). I' or the Aii(f<f(' Dn, or Angel of Ood, ttc, ttc, (p. OS).
L^t. An indulgence of 100 days as often as you recite this
prayer. '2d. \ j)lenarv indulgence once ^i month, oti any
day tli(>y choose, to all who shall say it daily for a month;
liud who cont'ess and conununieatc!, and pray for tho inten-
tions of the Church, in some public churcli. 3d. A plenary
indulgence on tho feast of tJie holy Angel Guardians (Oo-
lobcr '2d), provided that you have said the prayer for a
vhole year, morning aud evening ; and perform the usual
CMiditions of confession, communion, and prayer f(U the in-
tenti(»ns oi the Church. 4th. A plenary uidulgence at the
hour of death, if during life vou have fretpiently repeated
this prayer. All theso iudulgeuces may bo applied to the
souls in purgatory.
0. For tho Trimrfium, or Holy, holy, holy, &c (p. 93)
1st. An 'ndulgenceof llH) days, once every day. 2d. 'Ihrce
timos on Trinity Suuday, aud every day duriuji; tht octave •
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an well as on pwrn, Sunday in th« year. 8<1. A plenary in*
dulifoiico once a month, on a day of clioi(;e, for those who
Bhiil luive repeated it oxery day fur a month, with the usual
cotulitionM,
7. For Bayinj? the Soh^ ncgina (p. 57) in tlie morninff.
mid the Isub tnnm j,r,tHidium (p. 107) in the eveninir, addinir
to ciich the foUowint,' vernii'le :
R.
R.
V.
R.
Dij^man! tne laudere te,
Virgo sarrata.
Da niihi virtutcm contra
h(wteH tuo.s.
lU'uedictus Dens in Sanc-
tis suia.
Amen.
V. Voucl>«afe that I may
praise thee, sacred
Virgin.
R. Give nie strength against
my enemies.
V. BloHsed be God in his
Saints.
R. Anien.
Ist. An indulgence of 100 days, every day. 2d. An in-
dulgence of seven years and 7 (juadraf/ciKe every Sunday.
8(1. A plenary indulgence on any two Sundays in every
month, on all the feasts of tl>e Blessed Virgin, on tlie feast
(•f All Saints, to those who repeat the above-mentioned
pruyers every day, with the usual conditions ; and also at
tlu! hoiu- of death.
y. For 8 aioria.% to be said 3 times a day, morning noon
iiiid mght, in thanksgiving to the Most Holy Trinity for the
pniticuhir graces granted to the Blessed Virgin, and espe-
mliy her Assuuiption. 1st. An indulgence of 300 days. 2d
An in(hilgonce of lOO days each of the said times. 8d. A
plenary indulgence once a month, on any day at choice, to
those who repeat them 3 times a day for a month, with the
usual conditions. These indulgences may be applied to the
Bouls in purgatory.
I). For 3 Our Fathers, in memory of the Passion and
Agony of Jesus Christ ; and 3 Hail Marys, in memory of
the Dolors of the Blesseil Virgin ; to be said for the dying
1st. An indulgence of 800 days as often as they are saiid.
2(1. A plenary indulgence to those who repeat them once
ft day for a month, with the usual conditions. These indul-
gences may be applied to the souls in purgatory. '
10. For invokmg the names of Jesus and Mary. 1st.
An indulgence of 25 days eacli time. 2(1, A plenary induU
«reuce at the hour of death to those who have been in th»
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iNNTinri rtoNN on tNmTT.(}KN(!r.a,
i
h»Mt «»f invoklnif thoju, im«l who, hnln^f truly onntntt^, in
vi>ko thoiii ut. tliiit hour, ut loiiMi iu hourt, it' tliuy niniiot
y-ith thiMf li|>H,
A ho an iU(lulsx<M\oo of flOO «liiy« ovory tinio \\w \\\u\\\
following ojiionhittM'y pmyorn iiro wiitl, to ol>iiiin n hapny
doath :
♦losu.H, .losoph. iiml Miiry, I fj;ivo you my honrt luul my
lifo.
.lo»u«, .loMoph, and Mm y, n»!»i«t mo in my la.xt HK:ouy.
.loj^u^ .lo,Hi>ph, and iMavy, tnay I ilio in piuuM in your
blossiMJ oonipany.
I'\>r sayioy; anv ono of Mmmu lOt) dnv«.
U. I'\>r tho L^itnnv of Iho IMossod Virgin Mary. l«t,. An
indnltfonoo of JlOO «)ay« m« of(on as yon nu'ito it with a
dovovit atvd ootilrito hoart, *.M. A plcnnry in<hdp;onoo on
tlu» tivo principal ftvists of ll»o lUossod Viri^in Mary, viz.
ItnntaiMjlato Oonooption, tht* Nativity, tht> AmnmiMation, thi>
Pnritioation, snid tho Assmuption, to all who shall way tlu'
liilany »n'ory tlay, witlutut missiniy ono «lay in tho year. It
is »\ooossary that thoy should oonf(>ss. and oonunvmii'atc,
ami pray for th»» int«>ntions of tho Clnnrh, in somc^ public
chmvh. Thoso indulsj^onoos may bo appliod to tho souls in
jMUiiatory.
VI. For tho Kosary. 1st. An in<luls;onoo of 100 (hiys for
©vory /Ni/ff and Av<>, as oftoti as y«)u rocito tho tiftoon do-
cndos of tho Rosary, or, at loast, tivo dooa«lcs. iM. A pic
nary indulijonot' onoo a yoar on any day yon ohooso, if ymi
aro aivuston\o»l to say at loast tivo dooach^s daily, and if
y«ni i*ontVss, and oon\m<nvioato, and pray ft»r tho wants' of
tho Olunvh. l^nt in imlor that you may obtain those indul-
sfonoos. two thiuijp^ aro nooossary : that tho Rosary which
YOU uso shall have thoso induls<onoos attaohod to it ny somo
priost who has faoultios for so doinii^; and also that yon
t>iously aiul attontivoly moditato o\\ oach dorado, or ono of
;ho tii\oon nivstorios, in tho onlor indioAtod in this hook,
\\ 192.
18. For the Vt^ni Crrafor. \»t An imbiliifcnco of 100
duvs lis ot\ou as you rcoito this hymn. 2d. A plonary in-
duV*'UiH> onoo a month, on any (hiy thov chooso, to all who
MV thii» hvnui dailv for a month, and who confess, and com-
Biuuicjito. and T>ruv for lbs T?ant« of tho Church. 8d. An
iiulul^enco of SCO daya as often as you say this hymn on
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till- (mnt of P()iif«.(i«mt, or on imy (hiy wIMiin flio octavo
AW llu<««) iiKJulgonouH iiiiiy Ui iifiplinil to tlio mouIh in pur*
^l(ory.
11. Kor t,h(i F<rnt* ,Vrt«f /ff Hpirihti^. Tho Hiitiie in(luJirmjc«»
uni juimixod to thin li^'imt an to tlio proroding.
in. I''(.r Ww Shthat Matn. An iiidulguiico of 100 dayn ks
ollrn aH you luu'iti! it.
IC. I'or tho I'amjf^ Ihirtua, «l'o. iHt. An indiil^cnco of
.S(i(> (liiy.M niuy \m Kaitutd otK'n ovory day hy dovoiiHy ro
n(iii>( ihiH hymn, to^rtfi.-r vviMi tlu) vormirU., '/^/wrr/t (i« ra-Zo
,t('., and (lu) pray or. l)n,H ,j„i vohin, <fec. lid. An indnlKnnr.J
<>l KHI <i.iys lor n-riliriH: M.c two iant Mf;;ny,uH of tlio hymn
'Uutum nyo, Av..; with the vcrsich, ,uid tlio prayor. iUl A
nli'imry nahdKunco thnio tinicn a your (viz. on Mannday
IliiirHday ; tliu hiant, or at hwist a (hiy within tho ix'tavo of
t;..r|Mi,s tlhnsti ; mid any otlair day, lit ch.MctO, to all Who
hIihII havo said tluj hymn, or at h^int the nhi^h. Htan/ji 7'an-
tiuH m/o, iy.u Umv.H in in\cU month, with tho unual conditionH,
Hii.i a vihU, to Honu) dmnJi. ThoHfl indidg^inajH may bo
iippJKid to th(> HonJH in purj^nitory.
17. For \\w IVnitontiai pHahim.
(Iiiys as ol"t<(n as yon rcciito thorn.
IH. For tlui (Jradual pHalrns. 'j'ho Hamn.
lU. For tho prayer at the end of the I.itany of tlie Pas-
mn (0 (Jod, who for the redemption of tho world Jkv)
tonr(li,.r witli 5 Our Katlu.rH, 5 Hail Marys, and f, (/loriaT
i.Ht. An induljr,!„ee of »()0 days, once every d.iy. 2d. A
plenary indnl^Mtnco on r«^{)eatin^' it every day for a rnorith
Willi the usual conditions. These inJulgences may be'
apj)li('(l to the .souls in purf^jitory.
'20. For <h«! prayer, Look do'wn, Lord, (fee. (p. 389V to
be saul on the kn,',-s before the lUfHHcd Sncrammt. ] st. A n
iM< II gouce of 100 days, once evety day. 2(1. A plenary
UKlul^'ence the iirst Thursday in each month, to all who
fliiiill repeat it after confesHi(.n and communion, and siiall
pray i(,r tlu; want.s of the Church. 3d. An indulgence of
7 y('urs and 7 (juadragcim, every 'J'lmrsday, with the eamo
conditions.
_ 21. For tho prayer to St. Aloysius Gonznga (0 lioly Aloy-
sins adorned, dec), at the end of his l.itany, together with
an Uur lather and a Hail Mary, hw ind-.dgcpce of 100
days (applicable also to the departed), once a day.
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An indulgence of forty
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22. For the ejaculation of resignation to the will of Ood
(p, 94). l8t. An inrlulgence of 100 days, once every day.
2(1. A plenary indulg(?nce once a year, on any day at choice,
with the usual conditions, to those wlio shall have repeated
it every day for a year. These indulgences are applicabl')
to the souls in purgatory.
23. For daily meditation. A plenary indulgence once a
month (with the usual conditions) to all wlio sliad peiforiu
this most necessary exercise of piety every day for a month,
for half an hour, or at least for a quarter of an hour daily.
Tliia indulgence (ajiplicable to the .souls in purjatory) may
be obtained on any day in the month.
24. For the Stations. All the indulgences are annexed
to these Statitns, wliich were granted to those persons who
visited the places in tha Holy Land consecrated by any
special mystery of the Passion of Christ. All these indul-
gences, many of which are plenary, can be a{)plied to the
souls of the departed ; and in order to obtain them it is only
necessary to be in the state of grace ; neither confession nor
communion is required.
25. Pius IX. grants, 1st, an indulgence of 100 days to all
who recite the antiphon, versicle, and collect, Give peace,
Lord, in our days (p. 101). 2d, A plenary indulgence once
a month to such as shall have recited them once a day, with
the usual conditions. These indulgences may be applied to
the souls in purgatory.
26. Pius IX. also gt 'nts an indulgence of 3 years to all
who recite with devotion the following prayer :
O Lord Jesus Christ, grant, I beseech thee, that thy Pas-
sion may be to me a power to strengthen and defend me;
thy Wounds my meat .and drink, to feed, inebriate, and de-
light me ; the Sprinkling of thy Blood, the washing away of
all my sins ; thy Death, my everlasting glory. Herein,
dearest -Lord, be my refreshment, my rejoicing, my healtli,
and the sweet solace of my heart; who livest and reignest
forever and ever. Amen.
Other devotions to which indulgences arc attached will be
fi. und in tl eir places.
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PRAYERS I )R OBTAINING PLENARY INDULGENCES
fhr ohttiining the Indulgevces, it is BUtficient to say toith devotion fioa
Our Fatlmra and five Hail Marys; but the following are the forma
commonly used. They are applicable cither to those who use them or
to the souls in puriratory, and may be said either at the time of the
Jubilee or on any other occasion.
Preparatory Prayer.
Almighty and everlasting God, I trust that by thy
mercy 1 urn absolved from all my sins, and delivered from
eternal damnation ; yet since I am still obnoxious to the
temporal punishments due unto my sins, and my own
works are not sufficient to make satisfaction for them, I
fly to the inexhaustible treasury of the merits of thy only-
begotten Son and of thy saints, that, by their abundance,
my defects and infirmities may be supplied. I cheerfully
offer myself to do all those things which are appointed
for obtnining this end. Receive them, O Father of mer-
cies, in union with the passion and death of the same
thy Son, and ninke me, although unworthy, partaker of
tMs plennry indulgence.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
FIRST PRAYER.
To God tlte Father, for the Exaltation of our Holy
Mother, the Church.
eternal Father, be mindful of thy congregation
which thou hast possessed from the beginning. Ac-
knowledge the Churcb as the spouse of thine only-be^
gotten Son, for which he hesitated not to shed his blood.
So oxalt it, I beseech thee, with the beauty of holiness,
the riches of grace, and the fulness of thine inheritance,
that it may shine forth worthy of its divine Spouse, and
of the great price of its redemption. Look mercifully
upon all the sons of this holy Mother, and gather all
nations into their number; tliat all may acknowledge,
with livino" fidthj thee the Father, and Jesus Christ
whom thou hast sent, in the unity of the Holy Ghost,
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one God ; may call upon thee with steadfast hope, and
embrace thee with perfeot charity. Amen.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. Behold, O Lord, and visit this vine.
JR. And perfect that which thy right hand hath
planted.
Look down, we beseech thee, O Lord, upon this thy
family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ did not refuse
to be delivered into the hands of sinners, and to undergo
the torment of the cross; who liveth and reigneth with
thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world
without end. Amen.
J!
« 1
SECOND PRAYER,
To God the Son, for the Extirpation of Heresies,
O Jesus, the true light that lightenest every one that
comcth into the world, grant, I beseech thee, by the in-
estimable virtue of thy passion and death, that, the dark-
ness of heresies and errors being driven away, all may
embrace the light of thy truth, and be brought into the
bosom of thy Church. O thou good Shepherd, who
didst lay down thy life for thy sheep, protect thy flock,
and defend it from the violence and cunning of those
who come in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening
wolves. Grant that all may acknowledge one shepherd,
and be of one fold. Abide with us, O Lord, as thou
hast said. Behold I am with you all days, even to tae
consummation of thr world. Make manifest that thy
Church is founded on a rock, and that the gates of hell
cannot prevail against it. Amen.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. Deliver not up to beasts of prey the souls that put
their trust in thee.
R. And forget not, O Lord, forever, the souls of thy
poor.
TJ«o» +ViQ nrn^r'^ra of +^v nhnrph. O Lord, wp, beseech
tJjee, and turn awav thine anger from us ; that all adver-
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sities and errors being d«ne away, we may serve thee iii
freedom and security ; tiirough our Lord, &,c.
THIRD PRAYEE.
7'o the Holy Ghost ^ for Concord among Christian Princes,
O Holy Spirit, Spirit of love and peace, who hast
gathered together so many in\d various nations in the
unity of the faith, vouchsafe to grant to all Christian
princes, and to their eounsellors, the abundance of thy
orace, and imbue their hearts with the new conimand-
ment of thy love; that all men may know by this that
they are to be counted among the number of thine elect,
and are worthy of the name of Christ. Grant that they
may not be led away through eovetousness to do any
thing contrary to thy divine gl^ry, and the peace of thy
Church ; but rather may strive, with united efforts, to
bring the People committed unto them, together with
themselves, to the vision of eternal peace, and to tUe
heavenly Jerusalem. Amen.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
V. Let peace be in thy strength.
jR. And plenteousness in thy towers.
God, from whom all holy desires, all right counsels,
and all just works do come, give to thy servants that
peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts be-
ing given up to obey thy commandments, and the fear
of our enemies being taken away, the times, by thy pro-
tection, may be peaceful, through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who liveth, &c.
FOURTH PRAYER.
To tlie most Holy Trinity^ offering up the Works prescribed
for obtaining the Indulgence.
O most holy Trinity, I trust I have now performed
w'latever hath bi en prescribed for obtaining a plenary
indulgence for th'^. punishment due to my sins. I con-
fess that anywise I ought to have done all this, and
iuuch mo'-e, iV»r ihy divine Majesty, being bouiid theruto
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under a thousand titles. It is of tliine infinite (roodnesa
and bountiful libenility alo*-ie thtit thou art pleaHod so
abundantly to rcmunenite the worthless works of our
boui' \en duty. Receive, therefore, O most holy Trinity,
theae works that I have done, in whatever way I may
have done them, and grant that all their defects may be
supplied by the merits of the passion and death of Jesus
Christ our Lord, and by his most precious blood which
was shed for us; and thus make me (or the soul of — )
nartaker of this plenary indulgfence : for which mercy,
O liord, may all heaven and earth unite with me in giv-
ing praise and thanksgiving unto thee now and forevei.
Amen.
Our Father. Hail, Mary.
The Te Deum.
A Prayer for the whole State of Christ's Cliurca upon
Earth*
O eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Creator of
all things visible and invisible, Source of all our good ;
infinitely good in thyself, and infinitely gracious, boun-
tiful, and good to us ; behold we, thy poor servants, tlie
work of thy hands, ledeemed by the blood of thine only
Son, come [in answer to his summons by his Vicege-
rent], to present ourselves, as humble petitioners, before
the throne of thy mercy. We come in connnunion with
all thy Church in heaven, hoping to be assisted by their
prayers and merits; and with Jesus Christ at our head,
our High Priest and Mediator, in whose precious blood
we put all our trust.
We prostrate ourselves here "before thee, and most
humbly beseech thee to sanctify thy own most holy
name, by sanctifying and exalting thy holy Catholic
* This prayer was first published oil occasion of the Jubilee in I'i.'l ;
and may be proper for any other time of indulgence. It may be said on
the day of communion as jt is ilirected for tjie usual intentions^ to,
whii^li the faithful ough to otftt v p their prayers in order to gaisi the :u
dulgduce.
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247
Church throughout the whole world. O eternal King,
who hast Hoiit down thine only Son from thy throne
above into this earth of ourH, to establlHh a kingdom
here amongst ua, from whence we might hereafter be
translated to thy eternal kingdom ; look down, we be-
BCfcii thee, upon this kingdom of thy Son, and propiv
gate it through all nations, and through all hearts. Sane
tify it in all truth ; maintain it in peace, unity, and holi
ncHS. Give to it saints for its rulers, its chief pastor
jind all its other prelates; enlighten them with all heav-
enly wisdom j make them all mer a(x'n,Jing to thy owe
heart.
Give thy grace and blessing t,: nil t! l; clergy: and
send amongst them that heavenly Ire which thy Son
came to cast on the earth, and which he so earnestly
desired should be enkindled. Assist and protect all jipos-
tolic missionaries, that they may zealously and eflectu-
ally promote thy glory, and the salvation of souls re-
deemed by the blood of thy Son. Sanctify all religious
men and women of all orders; give them the grace to
serve thee with all perfection, according to the spirit of
their institute, and to shine like lights to the rest of the
faithful.
Have mercy on all Christian princes; grant them
those lights and graces tliat are necessary for the per-
fect discharge of their duty to tliee and to their sub-
jects ; that they may be true servants to thee, the King
of kings, true fathers to their people, and nursing fa-
thers to thy Chureli. Have mercy on all magistrates
and men in power ; that tliey may all fear thee, love thee,
and serve tliee; and ever renicniber that they are thy
deiHities, and ministers of thy justice.
Have mercy on all thy people throughout the world ;
and give thy blessing to thine inheritance; remember
thy congregation, which thou hast possessed from the
beginning ;^and give such grace to all thy chldrcn here
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upon earth, tluat they may do thy holy will in all thi.nga»
even as the blessed do in heaven.
Extend thy mercy also to all poor infidels, who sit in
darkness and in the shadow of death ; to all those na-
tions that know not thee, and that have not yet received
the faith and law of thy Son ; to all Pagans, Mahometans,
and Jews. Renujmber, O Lord, that all these poor souls
are made after thine own imagb and likeness, and re-
deemed by the blood of thy Son. Oh, let not Satan
any longer exercise his tyranny over these thy creatures,
to the great dishonor of "thy name. Let not the precious
blood of thy Son be shed for them" in vain. Send
among tliem zealous preachers and apostolic laborers,
endued with the like graces and gifts as thine Apostles
were, and bless them with the like success, for the glory
of thy name ; that all these poor souls may be brought
to know thee, love thee, and serve thee here in thy
Church, and bless thee hereafter for all eternity.
Look down also with an eye of pity and compassion
on all those deluded souls, wl^, under the name of
Christians, have gone away from the paths of truth and
unity, and from the one fold of the one Shepherd, Jesus
Christ, into the by-paths of error and schism. Oh, bring
them back to thee and to thy Church. Dispel their
darkness by thy heavenly light ; take off the veil from
before their eyes, with which the common enemy hath
blindfolded them. Remove the prejudices of their edu-
cation ; take away from them the spirit of obstinacy,
prld(>, and self-conceit. Give them an humble and docile
heart. Give them a strong desire of finding out thy
truth, and a strong grace to en:ible them to embrace it,
in spite of ail tiie opposition of the world, the flesh, and
the devil. For why should these poor souls perish, for
which Christ died ? Why should Satan any longer pos-
sess these souls, which, by their baptism, were dedicated
to thee, to be th: >e eternii. temple 1
O Father of lights, nd God of all truth, purge the
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whole world from all errors, abuses, corruption?,, and
vices. Beat down the standard of Satan, and set up
everywhere the standard of Christ. Abolish the reign
of sin, and establish the kingdom of grace in all hearts.
Let humility triumph over pride and ambition ; charity
over hatrea, envy, and malice ; purity and temperance
over lust and excess ; meekness over passion ; and disin-
terestedness and poverty of spirit over covetousness and
the love of this perishable world. Let the gospel of
Christ, both in its belief and practice, prevail throughout
the world.
Grant us thy peace, O Lord, in the days of our mor-
tality, even that peace which thy Son bequeathed as a
legacy to his disciples ; a perpetual peace with thee, a
perpetual peace with one another, and a perpetual peace
within themselves. Grant that all Christian princes and
states may love, cherish, and maintain an inviolable
peace among themselves. Give them a right sense of
tlie dreadful evils that attend on wars. Give them an
everlasting horror of the bloodshed, the devastation, and
ruin of so many territories, the innumerable sacrileges,
and the eternal loss of so many thousand souls, which
are the dismal consequences of war. Turn their hearts
to another kind of warfare, and teach them to fight for a
heavenly kingdom.
Remove, O Lord, thy wrath, which we have reason to
apprehend actually hanging over our heads for our sins.
Deliver all Christian people from the dreadful evil of
mortal sin ; make all sinners sensible of their misery ;
give them the grace of a sincere conversion to thee, and
a truly penitential spirit, and discharge them from all
their bonds. Preserve all Christendom, and, in particu-
lar, this nation, from all the evils that threaten impeni-
tent sinners, such as plagues, famines, earthquakes, fires,
inundations, mortality of cattle, sudden and unprovided
death, and thy many other judgments here, and eternal
dansnation hereafter. Comfort all that are under any
affliction, sickness, or violence of pain ; support nil thai
il'e
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m.\ under teniptntion, reconcilo nil that are at variance;
deliver all that arc in shivery or captivity ; dotond all
that arc in danger; grant a relief to all in their rcHpect-
ive neeessilie«; give a happy passage to all that are in
their ai^ony. Grant thy blessing to our friends and ben-
et'aetors, and to all those for whom we are particuhirly
bound to pray; and have mercy on all our eneniiea.
Give eternal rest to all the faithful departed; and bring
ns all to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ thy Son.
Amen.
•^••^-
JJraiicra for tl)c OTIiurcl), for tlje lluhng
Powers, etc.
■\^'E pray thoo, O Almighty and Eternal God! who,
rough Jesus Christ, b.ast revealed thy glory to all iia-
th
tiona, to preserve the works of thy 'mercy, that thy
Church, being spread through the whole world, may
continue, with unchanging faith, in the confession of
thy name.
We pray thee, who alone art good and holy, to endow
witli heavenly knowledge, sincere zeal, and sanctity of
life, our chief bishop N. N., the vicar of our Lord Jesus
Christ, in the goverinnent of his Church; our own
bishop, N* N. (or, if he is not consecrated, our i)isli(i[)
elect) : all other bishops, prelates, and pastors of the
Church; and especially those who are appointed to
exercise amongst us the functions of the holy ministry,
and conduct thy people into the ways of salvation.
We pray thee, O God of might, wisdom, and justice!
t)
rh wl
autl
. ^ ^ administt , ^
are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist, with thy holy
spirit of counsel and fortitude, the President of* these
United States; that his administration mav be conducted
in righteousness, and be eminently useful" to thy people,
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251
ovi-r whom hv. preaidea ; by encouraging due respect for
virtue and religion; by a tai-thful execution of the hiwa
ill justice and mercy; and by restraining vice and im-
morality. Let the light of thv divine wisdom direct tho
(k'liberationa «f Congress, and shine forth in all the pro-
ceedings and laws framed for our rule and government;
so tlmt they may tend to the preservation of peat-e, the
promotion of nation;d hap{)iness, the increase of indus-
try, sol)riety, arid useful knowledge; and may perpetuate
to us the blessings of equal liberty.
We pray for his excellency, the governor of this State,
for the members of assembly, for all judges, magistrates,
and other olHcers who are appointed to gunrd our j)olitical
welfare ; that they mjiy be enabled, by thy powerful pro-
tection, to discharge the duties of their respective sta-
tions with honesty and ability.
We recommend likewise, to thy unbounded mercy,, all
our brethren and fellow-citizens, throughout the United
States, that they may be blessed in the knowledge, and
Btuictified in the observance, of thy most holy law; that
they m;iy be preserved in union, and in that peace which
the worid cannot give ; and, after enjoying the blessings
of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal.
Finally, we pray thee, O I-ord of mercy, to remember
the souls of thy servants departed, who are gone before
us, with the sign of faith, and repose in the sleep of
peace; the souls of our parents, relations, and friends;
ol" those who, vvhe;i living, were members of this con-
gregation ; and particularly of such as are lately deceased;
of all benefactors, who by their donations or legacies to
this church, witnessed their zeal for the decency of divine
worship, and proved their claim to our grateful and
charitable remembrance. To these, O Lord, and lo all
that rest in Christ, grant, we beseech thee, a place of
refreshment, light, and everlasting peace, through the
same J^'hus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
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SECTION L
VflAT THE MASS IS, AND lOR WHAT END IT IS TO BE OFFEUEL.
From tlie beginning of the world the servants of God
rre*o always accustomed to offijr sacrifice to Him, by way
of acknowledging his sovereignty, and paying their homage
to Him; and in all ancient religions, true or false, this wor-
ehip of sacrifice was always looked upon as a most solemn
act of religion, due to the Deity which was worshipped.
In the law of nature, and in the law of Moses, there was
a great variety of sacrifices : some bloody, :a which the vic-
tim was slain ; others unbloody. Some were called holo-
causts, or whole burnt-oiferings, in which the whole host or
victim was consumed in fire upon God's altar, for his honor
and glory; others were called sin-offerings, which were
offered for sms; others were offerings of thanksgivinf^s •
others were pacific or peace-offerings, which were offered
l()r obtanung favors of God,— the word "peace" in the
Scripture style signifying all maimer of good and pros-
perity.
All these sacrifices of the law of nature, and of the law
of Moses, were of themselves but weak and needy elements,
and onl^ figures of a sacrifice to come, viz. that of Jesus
Christ ; m consideration of which sacrifice only, and of the
taithof the offerers, by which they believed in the Redeem-
er to come, those ancient sacrifices were then accepted by
the diyme Majesty, when they were accompanied with the
inward sacrifice of the heart : but not for any intrinsic worth
Z ^'F%?^.^^^^ *^""^^ offered; for no other blood but the
blood of Christ could wash away sins. Hence, in the 39th
rsalm,— spoken in the person of Christ to his Father,-we
read : "Sacrifice and oblation Thou didst not desire, but a
body Thoufhast prepared for me " (so St. Paul reads it,
±leb. X. 5). " Burnt-offeriiig and sin-offerim? Thmi didst not
require ; then said I, Behold, I come." All which gives la
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to understand, that by reason of the insufficiency of tho
6acrihce8 of the old law, Clirist himself would come to be
our ^sacrifice, and would offer up his own body and blood
Acf.ordingly our Saviour Jesus Christ, at the time at>
pointul by his Father, having taken flesh for uT wS
plea^^d to offer nimself a sacrifice for us, dying uponTl^
cross for the sms of the whole world. By this one Sffer J
we were completely redeemed, inasmuch as our ransom
was paid, and dl mercy, grace, and salvation, were m™
chased lor us. Neither can there now be any need oFL
dyjng any more, or purchasing any ctlun- graces for us than
tlia e for which He Ims already paid tho price of his blood
^Nevertheless, for the daily application of this one eterna
redernption to our souls, and that the mercy, grace and
salvation which He has purchased for us maf be actual y
communicated o us; He not only continually appearfin
our behalf m the sanctuary of heaven, there representing
and offering o his Father his death and passion for us; but
has also instituted the blessed Eucharist, the night before
his passion, in which He has bequeathed us his body and
blood, under the sacramental veils, not only to be received
by us as a sacrament, for the food and nourishment of oui
ouls, but also to be offered and presented by his mi.u-sters
to us Father (mystically broken and shed) as a sacrifice
not by way of a new death, but by way of a standinif me-
iriiltlt P^'?*^^'/ ^-1^^ --i^^^^tinl and represelitTng
his_^death to God, and an applyuig to our souls the fruits
This eucharistic sacrifice of the body and blood of Christ
daily offered under the forms of bread and wine, in remem-
brance of lus passion, is what we call the Mass. This is the
eolenin liturgy of the Catholic Church. This is that pure
offering which is made to God in every place among^the
Gentiles according to the prophecy of Malachi (i. 10, 11)
^y t us Christ IS a priest forever according to the order of
Melchisedech (Psal. cix.), whose sacrifice 'was bread and
wine (Uen. xv.).
tl. J/"'i •''f n,'"''- ""^ ^^^ ^^'^ '^ *^« «»n^e in substance with
te which Christ offered for us upon the cross ; because
Dotli the victim nfflpr«f^ «»v' *i- -a-^ -t ~^- ■• '-
iQfh^, T "AV . ' " "^^ piieofc, vv principal oi
IS the same Jesus Christ. The difference la only iTi the
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ner of the offering ; because upon the cross our Saviour of«
fered liimself in such u manner, as really to shed his blood.
and die for us ; whereas noAV He does not really shed hiv
blood, nor die any more. And tiierefore this is called ar
unbloody sacrifice ; and that of tht? cross a bloody sucrifice.
By reason of this near alliance which this sacrifice of tiie
Mass has with the sacrifice of the cross, it completely nn-
swera all the different ends of sacriih o, and thitt in a man
ner iu<initely more perfect than un;y of the ancient sacri-
fices. Christ is here both priest and victim, rcprej-entiiig
in person, and offering up lii;> death and passion to ius Fa-
ther.
This sacrifice o*' tlie Masa is offered up to God, in tlio
Catholic Church, ti .m, as a daily /omembrance of the pas-
sion of Christ: "Do this for a commemoration of me" (S.
Luke xxii.). Secdui y as a most solemn worship" of the
divine Majesty. Tin, .U;y, as a most acceptable thanksgiv-
ing to God ; from whence it has the name of Eucharist,
Fourthly, as a most powerful means to move God to slxn;
mercy to us in the forgiveness of our sins ; for which reasoi
we call it propitiatory. And, lastly, as a most effectual
way to obtain of God all that we want, coming to Him, as
we here do, with Christ and through Christ,
For these ends, both priest and people ought to offer up
the sacrifice of the Mass ; the priest, as Christ's minister, and
in his person ; and the people, by the hands of the priest ;
and both the one and the other, by the hands of the great
High Priest Jesus Christ. And with this offering of Christ's,
both the one and the other ought to make a total offering
of themselves also by his hands, and in union with him.
SECTION II.
OK THE MANWER OF HEARING OR ASSISTING AT MASS.
There are various methods of profitably hearing or a;*
sisting at Mass. One method is, to follow the Priest in v..»
Ordinary of the Mass as contained in the Missal; join tv^:
with him, as far as the la ; v may, in the very worus <^^ tuo
scvice, and uniting our ir> ttion with him in what ; .vi
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.. Prie-st for tl.o people To enable all persons, even those
whooo no understand Latin, to follow the se;vice, tran.^
intior . M the Ordinary and Canon of the Mass have been
made u. to almost allhinguages, and ch'culated by author-
K). 4U0 ,her method of assisting at Mass is to accompany
tl,« Pn.^t through the different parts of the service wiS
appropna e devotions, similar to those he is using and d"
rccted to the same general ends, uniting our intention with
b-S but not using or not confining ourselves to the words of
the Ordinary A form of devotion for this purpose, com-
p.led from the most common and approved methods, is
given m the present volume. A third method is to apply
the service to the purpose of meditation on tlie life or ms-
6i(.n of our Lord or on any other subject. A specimerof
sucli meditation Jias also been given.
Witii a view, however, to assist at Mass profitably in any
of these ways, ,t is necessary that we should make ouf-
solves well acquainted with the nature and scope of this
inos sublime of all services. We should make ourselves
fmmliar with It in all Its parts,_with the ceremonies and
movements wluch indicate them, and the devotions appro
prn^e for each For this purpose, we cannot do beUer
than study with attention the service itself, with the ru-
bncs whicli direct and in some degree explain the ceremo-
nies. Por this purpose, in the present edition of the Ordi-
uary of the Mass, the rubrical directions have been given
very fully. °
It will add very greatly to our interest in the Mass, as
well as to the profit to be derived from it, if we endeavor
as much as possible, to enter into the special charaGter and
beaiung of the service as it is applied by the Church to the
different seasons or days of the year. By means of the
vanable parts of the service,-the Introit, the Collect, the
EpLstle and Gospel, the Offertory, the Secreta, the Com-
munmn and Post-Communion,-the greatest possible vari-
ety.and the most touching effect, is given to the service for
different seasons and days ; and they who do not avail
then^.elves of it, lose a very great advantage and an ex-
En P^^f "'■.•^- J\'' '^^«»'^'est that very different feelinga
should predommate m our minds, and very different ideaa
be present to them, at Lent and Easter, Advent and Whit-
auntuie. Thw Church, by means of the variable parte Jf the
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service, directs tho mind to the proper subject of coiitcm
plation, luul throws a wonderful light upon it by its quotu-
tion8 and adaptations of Scripture. All, thercforo, who
have leisure and o[)port unity should study beforehaud the
service for the day, and thus ])repare themselves for joining
iatelligently, and with the greatest profit, in the public Mass.
For the same purpose also (not to n\(!ntion here its other
great advantages), we should endeavor to make ounielvos
acquainted with \\w. history of those; saints whosi; names are
in the calendar, and who are commemt)rated at Mass on the
days of their festival. The service on thosci days holds up
these saints as exanq)les for i)ur imitati<»n : we should there-
fore acquaint ourselves with their characters, the trials
through which they passed, the gooil works they performed,
aiiil tiiu virtues for which they were most remarkable.
It nuiy be useful to give here a short sketch of the Mass
Bcrvice, and explanation of its dilfer(Uit j)arts, as an intro-
duction to the study of larger works, and for the sake of
those who may not have time or opportunity for more
extensive readmg.*
SECTION III.
A BKIEF EXFLANATION OF THE MASS.
The Mas8 may be divided into six parts.
I. The general preparation which is made at the foot oi
the altar, before the Priest ascends the steps, by the genera.'
confession of Priest and people.
II. Another and more particular preparation for the sao
rifice, by acts of praise, faith, and instruction. This part
begins at the Introit, and includes the Epistle, Gospel, smd
Creed.
III. The preparation and sanctification of the bread and
• Mr. Oakeley's new work, " Tlie Office and Cerem inies of the Masi
eiplained," will be found very useful. Thei-e aT) also others by (ilove;,
Chaiioncr, &c.
of the Masi
£•!;,.:"?"'"'«"" f,„,;jJ-'.-.™u.. actio,, of „,„ „„„...
V n {;'"'• l^giiuimg of ,j,e
VI .n'"""' Co.,i,uu„i„n itself anj
an.1 havi„g pr„,,!;,„,, 'j™ ^'" a'tar, cov.,.„,) witl,7|,[: j^^ '
- ;;;;y other p.^^, ^t^^^^;;! ^-i'» -ith kC;!;^
T , „ -^ J- ^ fctneral preparation for tJio
, Jiit'H follows tlie rou^f.
f made a« in the prSce ofT^ ^f"'?^ confession, which
^l^^'^ven. hy tile priest and peonh. if "^^ '^''' ^^^"^'« ^o'" 'J
!'"/^^i^'^^«^ioad to the brelst V ^"^'""^^''^^'•oss,
;^eC„^...o„,..e.eofaTot,,o?S^^^^^^
T' nlrelSto'lX' "riSi^^i;!,/- -^ -. witS
tl,e ,wes of the appropriaWeSS °Lf";>""' *•• '» "»«
': -• A'- the w:'th"L Sft xt ris
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middle of the ultar, repeat innj aU»>»tuitoly with the clerks
the Kyrie eleiaon, wlilcli lae .},'.ni and oarnertt criof, for
mercy to each Person of tiie Blessed Trinity,— than which
notiiing can be more i tle^'ting, or appropriate for all.
Then he says the Gloria in exceLris, which is a hymn of
praise to God, than which none more simple or sublime can
be found. Yw should therefore join in t)«is -vith all the
affection of your heart. At High M:i , alter ihe Priest ha>?
said the Gloria, the dioir sings it, ami the service pauses
mitil it is conchided, during which time the Priest and con-
gregation leiuain in devout contemplation. In Masses for
the°dead, ai, .1 during the penitential seasons of Advent and
Lent, this joyful hymn is not said or sung, except on high
festivals nocurring within those seasons.
After the Gloria, the Priest salutes the people with Do
minus vobLscum (The Lord be with you); and they answer,
£t cum spiritu tuo (And with thy spirit).
Then he goes to the book and rea(ls the Collect or Collects
for ciie aay, coucludiug the first and last with Per Domimm
noMrum Jemm Christum, <Scc. (Through Jesus Christ our
Lord). The Collects are short prayers for some special
Trace (;r blessing !\)r the Church, appropriate to the season
or day. You should join in these if possible, or at least
unite your intention with that of the Priest by saying a
fervent Amen.
After this follows the Epistle, which (as well as the Gos-
pel) is a short portion of Scri'pture, selected by the Church
for meditation and hi- 1 ruction, and ad j)ted to the seasons
and days. These gene 'ly h. imonizi ith the 'ntroU, and
Offertory, and form the most important parts of the va iable
portions of the Mass. If we cannot follow them, we inust
endeavor to make some : uit.ible meditation or praj . r while
tliey are being read.
At the close of the Epistle, the book is removed to tl a
other side of the altar, which is called tic Gospel side ; tlie
Priest meantime saying the Gradt ' at t^e midtUe of tlie
altar. The Gradual consists of h e ' rses of Script a e,
which vary to suit the ocasons >n se ee. Tliey are so
calJpd because they used to be said on the steps of the ))!il-
pits. On four occasions, after the Gradual, is said a hvii
which is called ti Sequence, or I'ro»e ; viz. at Easter, Pente-
cost, Corpus Chri-ti, and in Masses fur the dead.
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At the reading of the Gospel, all stand up in token of
reverence for the word of Christ, and to express ii readiness
to obey his commands. The Priest, having first saluted the
pe<!j iii with Dominus vobiscum, makes the sign of tiie ciosa
with iiis thumb oti the Gospel, saying, Init'mm vd scquentia,
dec. (The beginning, or continuation of the Gospel according
to, d'O ), and then signs himself on the forehead, lips, and
breast, the people all doing the same. This signilies the
desire of ;ill to profess the Gospel openly, to conlkss it by
word of mouth, and to keep it in their hearts ; and the clerk
says, Gloria tibi, Domine (Glory be to Thee, Lord). The
Gospel being finished, the clerk says, Lans tibi, Christe
(Praise be to Thee, Christ).
After the Gospel, usually follows the .crmon, when there
is one, but sometimes it is deferred until Mass is finished.
The proper time is J'fter the Gospel; and the sermon is
frequ(!iitly on i- )me subject taken from or connected with
the Gospel or Epistle of the day. When the sermon is
finished the Priesr returns to the middle of me aiiar, and,
all the 1 ( ople standing up, says the Niccne Creed. This is
a solemn n'^ofession oi our faith, and cannot be said too often,
or meditt< d upc too much. At the words, JJ07/10 /tutus
st (Was made Uiun), all kneel down in reverence of the
Incarnation- id the head is bowed at the sacred Name
of Jesus, b. ai hen -ind vt other times when it is solemnly
mentioned. At B Ma^ss, the Priests sit and the service
pauses while the cij si ' xrs liie CVet/o, during which time
we may meditate on son,, f its mysteries, appropriate to
the season.
Here onds the introductory part of the Mass ; the mind
kaving been prepared, by these vari )U8 acts of confession,
praise, instruction, and ])rofes3ion of ... th, for the more sol-
emn part of the service which is to folio i, viz. the Sacrifice.
Previous, however, to the Canon or m:.H action of the Mass,
th'i sacrifice itself, coiiies the soh m iiation and ble.s.>in?
of the matt'cr of the sacrifice, tl bread and the wine. Thia
part of the service begins with
The Offertory, which is a verse or s®t..ence of Scriptue,
varying with the season f** day. It was called the Off<'rtory
because it was the cust< a for the people to offer at tin- thne
uread and wine for the sacrifice,
was nu. Je in mr ney, collected frc
Ai erwaro'^ tiic o
\ 11 p«'C \)le, which
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INSTHUCTDNS I OH IIKARINO MAS^
tloim, or oujj;lit <o lu> iloiio. TImiio can 1)« no inoro npprfv
pritittt (iiiu) to iuuk«> «>lf(*riii^!< of our Htiltstanco to (lot! lor
th*> ('linrcli iiiid lor tUo poor, titiin wIumi iilioiit to coninutiito'
ratt( luH lov«* in ollVriujj; liiniHcir a sacrilioo upon tlio t'ros.s tor
us. Ilaviuif xai«l tlio Ollt ory, tlu' IVio.st nproails upon
tlu« iiltar tho cloth callod tli(> conxaal, ho calUil l)(>«*auH(t it
iouolins thv» hiuly {vorpus) ot' our liord. Ili' tlicu iuUvs tlm
paton(tVoin ftiifiJHii, a plate), with tlu) Host (iVoiu fii>sfiii,n
vii'tiuj, boi'.au.so it is to bocoiuc tlu^ body of Him < lio was
«lV»'rr>i as li viol u for us) upou it, lui t'lcvati^s it in both his
bauds, atui oIlVvs it t«) (b»d, sayiuLi tho nrayt'r, Snuclni;
S(tK,'tt' J\i(tr (lloivivo, holy I'athrr). llavlu;^ said (liis
prayor, ho takos tho fhaliro aud ijooH to tlu* Kpistlo sidr of
tho altar, \vh«Mo tho olork wails with wiiui uuil wator. Ho
lirst pours tho wiuo iuto tla? ohulioo, aud thou takos a suuUl
quautity of wator iu a sj)o«»n, which ho uiixos with tho wiuo,
haviuj; lirst uiado tho si;i;u of tlu- cross ovor tho wator, and
sayiu^f tho prayor, J)<'ns. fui finmanu' sultstaiiliif (() tio*!,
wlio iu croiitiuwf luuuau uaturo, itc). Wator is mixod with
tho wiuo. fri»u> a tradition that our blossod I ord usod wiuo
luixovl with wator jit tho hast Supnor; aud also to tvpil'y
tho wator which tlowod with thu blood froui our l.onl's
piorcotl side.
Thou roturuiuuf to tho niiildlo of tho altar, lio elovatoa
aud (»lfors up tho wiuo, saying tho prayor, OfrrriniKs iihi,
J)o>nitif (Wo otfor \uito thoo, O Lord, itc). Thou bowiui,'
down, ho prays that the sacrilice about to bo ollorod may
bo aocoptablo to tho Lord.
Tho matter o( tho sacritico is now prepared and dodicatod
to God ; but as a further act i»f proparatiiai, aud to ^Olo\v the
oxtreiuo purity with which the sacrifice ouii:ht to bo ap-
proached, tho rriost jrocs aijaiu to tho Epistlo side of the
dlar. aud bciui; supplioil with wator l)y tho clerk, washes
Hid wipesi tho tips of his tiuijors, saying tho psjUni, Lavabo
inttr iuuiHYutrs (I will wash my hands, tCc.V
Then rcturuiui; again to the iniddlo of tho altar, he bows
down, and says tlio pniyer, Susfipc, saucta jyinitas (Itccoivo,
O holy Trinity), praying the holy Trinity to accept tho
&:icrilicu in rcnienibranco of tho p;ission of Christ, aud in
honor of tho saints. And then turning to the people, he
beg^ tl-.oiu to pray for tho same end, v/hieh they do iu the
prayer that follows. *
INHTItU(JT10NH FOR M AKINO MAH«.
2C1
iH-n iuvumu: to tlu, Look, ]u'. rvAuU tl.o Secreta. h h ^y
CHllml iMTHUH,, Hui.l Hc.ivMy. M,„t, i«,in!m<lil,ly,by tlu, iVicHt
t IH !i .h.„t pruy.r n.,T.M,„m,linj. to tl.., Ool|,<.fc for the
day At tho .„„ of ,t, 1,0 HUVH uIo.hI. /Vt .,//»/« ,^c„lu
,,m.W. W,,,l,l w.tl.M.t n.,1); u,.<l tlu-n Surn,on amla
a.Hl II... otJ.nr v.rs.rlas whirl, follow, rondmli..^ will, the
IrHac. Tho Pn^fm., in „„ nilU.l bcaiu.o it in tlu- i,,,,, «^
.hair .n nMlurt.o,, to tho Canon, or .nont holy ,,„rt of tlli
Mass. If H u v.-ry anrirnt nn.l n.o.st l.oautifnl hy.nn, «.n.
Clml.n^' w..h tho Sanrtos, or Holy. holy, holy, whi-h ?«
callo,! tho somphic hy.nn. Whon fho I'rioHt con;,no,u..K tho
^//..' ^^^ 1... h.wors h.Hvoic,., an.l I,owh ,h,wn nrofuunclly.
H'" lli«' •'.■II IS rnn- to snnunon all to incroaHoIl atfonti.fu
•:uA solo.nnity ol foolinjr, hk tho ti.uo a,,,,roachoH for tho
awlnl 7";nl««'<;. .I..in in tho l.yn.n, un,l','.ro,.a.o your.olf.
u. h all hunnl.ty an.l intonnity of dovotion. L- what in tJ
1<'I V;v .Mil..' n,.xt part of tho Mass, wlm-h is thk i)^so^.
n..^ tan..n inoans tho rnh or ordrr which n.nsfc bo
foMow.Ml n. olhTn.^r tho Ha.Tifiro, an.l which cmu.ot bo
'"""5;. ;, '^';""">/'' H I'V .•.•illin-„pon(l<,.l t<. bIcsH and
anct. ly tlu> ^i ts offoro.l to Ili.n in sacrilico on behalf of tie
<'"'■•; '.""d ot n\\ tho laithful,an.l for porsons in particular
15<;<l' luTo and m tho proco<iinjr okortory prayorH tho
myst.c:,! HHcnf.co of tho altar is anticipate.!, an.l cm,.Hid'o;od
1 .om« 8on.o to conuucncu frcun the time of tho otforinir of
Jjc broad and wn.o ; and thoy are theroforo cullod that
tho "!• ;irr"'r I7''^^^'?<'y,^",lH'<''>nu..tho "immaculate ho«t,»
the rl.alioo ot salvation," tho " unspotted sacriHco "
nr-K fo^ nn .'"? ^m"^''*' '" particular for those he wishes to
Z2 %T \7 ^'"^^ l\^my&iimx present, lie menti..nH tho
num.H ot the blessed Vir^nn Mary, the twelve apostles, and
twelve celebrated martyrs of Rome, in t<.ken l.f our co^
nun.on with the samts in heaven, for their honor, an<l forX
tammy: their intercession. Our devoti..ns at this tinie should
consist m umting our intention with that of the I'riest and
pniym- for all whom we wish to remember before God.
At the prayer, //a?»c igitur (Wo theretbro beseech thee
MI r^ '"''* Y""^'^' '".' ^""'*'" ^*^^'^' *'" "Wation, and the*
btll nnjrs again, because it is the beginning of the consecra-
tK)n prayers, and the bread and wine will now in a few
moments become the body and blo-.-fj nf Hhri^t At V '
time the m(st profomid stiilness is observed" while the
m
2&J
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEARING MASS.
L
Priest repents tlie v/ords of Christ at the Last Suppef
which is tile act of consecration and tlie inoim nt of transub«
Btantiiition, After hjiving consecrated each kind, he kneels,
adores, and then elevates it, and the bell is runfj: thrice at
each elevation. Our devotion at this time should he that
of the most profound adoration, in body and soul, of the
most awful and august presence of our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ, under the sacramental veils. No words are
necessary liere ; but if Avords be needed, the Avfi verwh
coiry)w.s(Hail, true body, <fec.), or Adoro te devote, d'c. (I adore
thee devoutly, hidden Deity, &c.), may be said.
After the consecration, the Priest says three short prayers:
the first, offering again to God that pure and holy Ho.st, or
victim, who is now truly on the altar ; the second, beseeching
Him to accept it, as He was pleased to accept the ancient
sficrifices of Abel, Abraham, and Melchisedech, which were
all typical of this ; and the third, that this sacrifice on the
altar may at the same time be offered by his holy anjijel
(by which is meant our Lord himself) on the altar on hi!.>;li,
that is, before God in heaven, and that as many as ])urtake
of the sacrament may be filled with every grace and
blo.ssmg.
Then the Priest says the Maiievfo for the dead. Prayers
are olfered for the living before the sacrifice, because they
can unite in the offering; prayer is made for the dead after
the sacrifice, because they can only participate in its fruits
and effects by (an* j)rayers. First, he prays for any who
have in jiarticular been commended to him ; and then for
all who "sleep in Christ," that the merits of this most
efficacious sacrifice may be comnuuiicated to them, for their
refreshment, light, and peace. At this time we should
annmend to God those of or.r relations and friends who
have died, and particularly those, if any, whom v/e may have
injiu'ed by our bad example or neglect.
Having prayed for tlie dead, the Priest, striking his
breast, in token of humility and unworthiness, prays for
himself and all present, that they may have their portion
and fellowship with the ajjostles, martyrs, and saints, and
be atlmirted at last into their a>mpany in lieaven, throuj^h
Christ our Lord, by whom wc receive all blessings, and with
and through whom wo ascribe all honoi and glory to God,
fore^ er and ever, per oninia siBcula rceculorum. lie sava
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEARING MASS. 26S
part „, tl,e M.,,, which w:'h;vc;;^lfed't rStl" !,'^':
fcr,™,. .al,„„l. T on b ,i ,.. o VT '""""' '""'"'" '"'*
e -11/. , . i'n,iKnii( tiJO Most, or con-u'pfi fori iTTo
for. in half and breaki,,,. off a small partide Jnun o • Inlf
!■« nmkes the s,^n, of the cross with it over 7h^. c nl.vl'
S^nrtfeTr'.^''" pence of the Lord bc'alta; * vth
you), and the clerk answers, And with tJiy spirit iIp
then puts the particle into the chalice, saying tCLyer
/A., ro./m,^:r/^<^cf•,. (May this mixture, k) " '''^ P'^}^^>
1 hen Jesus Chnst is addressed three times as the " I nmb
of God, who takes away the sins of the wnr l .' f •
impl<,re him to "have nLcy uTn us - nnTlt^^t W t? < ' •'"
Dei ore He leit the world, aix M' th which He «.,li,f»ri *i
m> h„ .-^.rrectio,,. Eac'h lime tl.e pSt say; 1 'e ,, Z
^Z^^?,>1;^^y -f --in. it.o.f than';;?
In Masses for the Dead, instead of Miserere nobh ^nvn
Jred ni f i Ti' ^'''"^' ^'' ^y^" reverently upon the
the hoi?. ' ''^>^'. ^'^'•^e P''\ve'-« of preparation for receiving
«ie holy communion, addressed to that "Lord Jesu« Christ"
mv rf .pi Ji ir * ''"^ ^''T'" "'■" '^^'■"«^^^ Petitions that he
may receive the same body and blood of Clnist not to J i.
con<le,nnat,on but salvation, that lie may be deliv r ed
hereby from a 1 sin and evil, and be neveri^ Lated ^ m
"s Lord and God. Then taking the Host in s n ml h^
S? "^T 't''"^^ ^'- (' -"i^-^^e the breadTf'^v "
t:L "'• "^ *^^'^ W^y^''' «n<^ at this time, we may m, te'
Jes.s pf -'/P'-'^ ^'^^ *'•« P'-'««*' ^^^ prepare to YecevH
Jesus Chnst spiritually, although we may not intend tn
communicate rp«ll^r if ^.^ :„?__ i . "•'^ ""'^ intend to
better prayers can be used at this time. •""'"'"''^*'' "«
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INSTRUCTIONS FOE HEARING MASS.
The Priest then says three times striking his breast each
time, Dornine, non sum dignuSy dec. (Lord, I am not worthy,
Ac.) ; and then reverently receives the Host, saying, Corpus
Domini nostri, (Sec. (The body of our Lord, <fec.). Then, after
a short meditation on the stupendous mystery, he uncovers
the chalice, and adores the sacred blood, gathers up the
smallest fragments that may be on the corporal in the
paten, and puts them into the chalice. Then taking the
ehalice in his hands, and saying the words of the psalm,
Quid retribaam Domino, (jbc. (What shall I render unto the
Lord, (fee), and Sanguis Domini nostri (The blood of our
Lord, (fee), he receives the blood of our Saviour.
At the Domine, non sum digmcs, the boll is rung, and all
who intend to communicate go up to the rail or steps of the
altar. The clerk repeats the Confiteor for them ; the Priest
opens the tabernacle, adores, and then takes out the cibo-
rmm (which is the vessel in which the consecrated particles
for communicants are reserved) ; he then says the absolu-
tion, and taking one of the particles in his finger and. thumb,
he liolds it up, saj^ing, L'cce Agnus Dei, dr. (Behold the
Lamb of God, &c.) ; and afterwards, Domine, non sum dig-
nus (Lord, I am not worthy, Ac.) three times, descendhii,'
the steps the last time ; and then he communicates the
people, giving to each one the sacred Host, and saying,
Corpus Domini nostri, dc (The body of our Lord Jesus Christ
preserve thy soul unto everlasting life. Amen.) Th(;n lie
returns to tlie altar, replaces tlie ciborium in the tabernacle,
and proceeds with the ablutions. First, he takes a little
wine into the chalice, and drinks it, saying, Quod ore simp-
simus, (See. (Grant, O Lord, that what we have taken with
our mouth, (fee). Next, wine and water is poured over his
fingers and thumbs hito the chalice, and he drinks that also.
From the time that he first touches the consecrated Host
until this time, he never disjoins his fingers and thumbs.
Having drunk the wine and water, he wipes his fingers and
the chalice with the napkin, and then covers the chalice
with the pall, as at first ; and here ends the fifth part of the
Masc^, or the C( mmunion.
If we do not communicate ourselves we may occupy our
time from the beginning of the Priest's conununion until
now in making a spirits I communion, or in making a»ts of
faith, hope, love, and contrition, or in repeating the Litany
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oMhe Blessed Sacrament, or in any other suitable devo
f''t^?0l^::.:L^^^^^ the t,,„,,givin,, begins
the custo:« to sing it ^Me the 00^^ "^ ^^""^"''^^ '^ ^^^
ministered. It consistTof n ! ^^^n^un^on was beir^ ad-
Psahns, and varieTw^t:^;;,^^^^^^^^^^ *^^- ^o- the
first read ir ./dLte& ^^"^^ because it was
to God for the inestimab p M ""'l'^' ^' ^ tiianksgiving
in tlie sacred n^^sterTes anS ^"^1^^^^^^ Participated
same. This is the iL praver of f? J^"' ^^^ ^'""'^^ ^^ the
Priest shuts the book He^thon . f ^'^f' t^^^' ^'"^^ the
altar, kisses it, and says aJlin ^'"^ *' *^r""*^^ «f the
^hich he adds, //. mL7a e^na' .^'''T''' y""^'''''"^ > after
first savins t he Dravpr P/^ i *'?f.^^''''' '« «n^ed). Then
of thecrolBover tL peoDlfafr "'^^ ''l' T^'""^ ^^^^ «%n
after Ma.s. ]t declares i^terl f.?'^ '' generally read
and sublimity, the ^reat mlT 7l'u ^'^^*^^* simpl Mty
mystery of i^ysti! t^itK ^ ^ 11 oth ^— ^^^"-th^
and out of which thev snrino- a»V ! ^''P '^''^ connectod,
transabstantiation is LTJ^^^.)' "^ ""l '^^'''^ *^« "^J^tery o
speculative dlffi^Xf coZrninXf f"' t^' ^^"^*- ^^
^>*«^nwe consider the WerTh^\?^f''^ ^^^ Wear
will find no difficultYbTh^^^if^''*"."^^ 'relieve that,
of natural consequencVan^Lfj"^^^^^^^^ ''". T *'^« ^»« ^ ^^«^
therefore mav 3r« r. ? <^o"tirmation of the other. Well
--Ives at this ^mVttL wSn^^r^^^^^^ «^^"P^
MADE FLESH nnH ^xrr^U ^"ese . iHE WoRD W4^
■isy i» »utatituted for -hafof St XhT ""^ '"' ®'"'-
23
if
•JGt)
£[)c ©rbiimra of tl)c Hol^ iHass
THE ASPERGES.
Ant Asperges me, Do-
mine, hyssopo, et munda-
bor : lavabis me, et super
nivem dealbabor.
Ps. Miserere mei, Deus,
secundum magnam mise-
ricordiam tuam.
V. Gloria Patri, &c.
Ant. Asperges me.
Ant. Thou slialt sprin-
kle me witli byssop,
Lord, and I shall be
cleansed : tliou sbalt wash
me, and I sliall be made
whiter than snow.
Ps. Have mercy on me,
God, according to thy
great mercy.
V. Glory be, <fec.
Ant. Thou shalt sprin-
kle me.
JTie Priest, being returned to t fie foot of the Altar, says:
V. Ostende nobis, Do- V. Show us, Lord,
mine, misericordiani tu- thy mercy.
am.
R. Et salutare tuum R. And grant us thy
da nobis. salvation.
V. Domine, exaudi ora- V. Lord, hear my
tionem meam. prayer.
R. Et cUimor meus ad R. And let my cry
te veniat. come unto thee.
y. Dominus vobiscum. V. The Lord be with
you.
R. Et QW\ i^piritu tuo. K. And vvith thy spirit
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Let ua
Exaudi nos, Domine
sancte, Pater omnipotens,
oeterne Deus ; et mittere
iligneris sanctum angelum
tuum de coelis, qui custo-
dial, foveat, protegat, vi-
sitet, atque defendat om-
nes habitantes in hoc
habitaculo. Per Chris-
tum Dominum nostrum.
Amen.
pray.
Hear us, holy Lord,
almighty Father, eternal
God ; and vouchsafe to
send thy holy angel from
heaven, to guard, cherish
protect, visit, and defenj
all that are assembled
in this house. Through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
lutare.) C^-tcnde nobis), a7id aUo to its R. (Et sa-
Ant. Vidi aquam egre- Ant. I saw water fl. w
onms nH ' '"'' '^ the temple. Alleluia ; and
qua sta sli f ^r'^'l' ''^^ '^ "^^^"^ '^'•''' ^-ter
Ps Cntlf!'"- n ^^^^-^^ «^^aJl say, Alleluia.
J s. Confitemmi Do- p,. Praise the Lord
mino, quomam bonus : for he is good : for L^
quomam m saeculum mi- mercy endureth forev'r
^encordia ejus. Gloria, Glory, &c. '
Short Prepapatory Prayiiiis before Mass
M.M, at Which 1 iiii. gomsr to assi.^t. is fl,.. ».„.:k.. .o
"■>« U„ay and blood of thy Son Chmt josus! ° Oi;, ^n,nt'
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that I may assist thereat with the attention, respect, and
awe due to such august mysteries; and that, by tlie
merits of the Victim there offered fcr me, I myself may
become an agreeable sacrifice to thee, who iivest and
reigiiest with the same Son and Holy Ghost, one God,
world without end. Amen.
O moHt merciful Father of mercies, and God of all
consolation, who so lovedst the world that thou sparedst
not thine only-begotten Son, but for our restoration
gave him up to the suffering and death of the most bit-
ter cross ; and moreover wiliest that his sacrifice, most
pleasing unto thee, should daily be renewed in tliy
Church for the renewal of its fruits in us ; grant us, we
beseech thee, to assist at this admirable and salutury
mystery of thy divine power, wisdom, and goodness,
with such attention, reverence, and devotion, that by the
offering of this unbloody sacrifice we may most elfcct-
ualiy be made partakers of that sacrifice of blood,
through the same our Lord Jesus Christ.
^))c Qola itta0s.
[N.B. At Low Mass the parU witliin brackets are to be passed over.]
The Priest, atanding at the foot of the Altar, and boiving
down brfore it, signs himself with the sign of the Cross
from the forehead *o the breast, and says with a distinct
voice :*
In Nomine Patris, *i» In the name of the
et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Father, + and of the Son,
Amen. and of the Holy Ghosi.
Amen.
« Al tiie beginning of iiigii Mass, when the Priest commences at tiis
foot of the Altar, the Clioir sinjj the Kyrin elciaon &c. (and sometimea
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269
fflV-
Thenjohing his hands before his breast, he begins the
Antiphon :
Iiitroibo ad altare Dei. I will go unto the ul-
tar of God
^ R. Ad Deum, qui laeti- R. To God, who ..
neat juventutem meara. eth joy to my youth. "^
In Masses for the Dead, and from Passion Sunday till Holy
haturday cxcluscvelj, the following Pmlm is omitted: '
Psalm xlii.
S Judica me, Deus, P. Judge me, God,
et discerne causam meam and distin|uish my cause
de gente non sancta : ab from the nation that is
not holy : deliver me
from the unjust and de-
Cf^itful man.
... J- -' -» f. For thou, God.
lo.ti tudo mea, quare me art my strength, why
repuhstj? et quare tris- hast thou cast^ne off'^
tis i.icedo dum affligit me and why do t .o sorrow*
mimicus? f„i ,„k;kx ^
lui whilst iho enemy
afflictethme?
b. Emitte lucem tu- P, Send forth thy light
am et veritatem tuam : and thy truth : they
ipsa me deduxerunt et have conducted me and
adduxerunt m montem brought me unto thy
be n ?! T"'' '* '" ^'^- ^'""^^ "^^^""^' ^"d into thy
bunacula tua. tabernacles. ^
M. i.t mtroibo ad al- R. And I will go unto
taie Dei: ad Deum, the altar of God : to God, '
voice by the S. ^'' '""^ ^' ""^ ^^'**'' "« '^'«» «aid ia a low
23*
homine iniqiio et doloso
erue me.
M. Quia tu es, Deus,
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qui laetificat juventutem
meara.
S. Confitebor tibi in
cithara, Deus, Deus meus :
quare tristis es, anima
mea ? ct quare conturbas
me ?
M. Spera in Deo, quo-
niam adhuc confitebor illi :
salutare vultus mei, et
Deus meus.
S. Gloria Patri, et Fi-
lio, et Spiritui Sancto.
M. Sicut erat in prin-
cipio, et nunc, et semper,
et in seecula sseculorum.
Amen.
V. Introibo ad altare
Dei.
R. Ad Deum, qui Ire-
tificat juventutem meara.
V. Adjutoriuiu nos-
trum in nomine Domini.
R. Qui fecit caelum et
terram.
who givetli joy to my
ycuth.
P. I will prai.se theo
on the harp, O God, my
God : why art thou sor-
rowful, O my soul ? and
why dost thou disquiet
me?
H. Hope in God, for I
will still give praise to
him : who is the salvation
of my countenance, and
my God.
P. Glory be to the
Father, &c.
B. As it was in the
beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world with-
out end. Amen.
V. I will go unto the
altar of God.
R. To God, who giv-
eth joy to my youth.
V. Our help is in ilie
name of the Lord.
R. Who hath made
heaven and earth.
Tlien, joining his hands and humbly bowing down,^ he says
the Confession.
S. Confiteor Deo om- F. I confess to al-
nipotenti, &c. miglity God, (fee.
M. Misereatur tui om- M. May almighty God
nipoteus Deus, et dimis- have mercy upon thee»
' be to the
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271
sis peccatis tuis, perducat
te ad vitam ajternam.
aS^. Amen.
M. Confiteor Deo cm-
nipotenti, beatoe Mariee
semper Virgini, beato Mi-
cluioli Archangelo, beato
Joanni Baptistae, Sanctis
Apostolis Petro et Paulo,
omnibus Sanctis, et tibi
pater, quia peccavi nimis
cogitatione, verbo, et ope-
re, mea culpa, mea culpa,
mea maxima culpa. Ideo
precor beatam Mariam
semper Virginem, beatum
Michaelem Archangelum,
beatum Joannem Baptis-
tam, sanctos Apostolos
Petrum et Paulum, om-
nes Sanctos, et te pater,
orare pro me ad Dominum
Deum nostrum.
forgivr niee thy sins, and
bring thee to life ever-
lasting.
P. Amen.
H. I confess to al-
mighty God, to blessed
Mary ever Virgin, to bless-
ed Michael the Archan-
gel, to blessed John Bap-
tist, to the holy Apostles
Peter and Paul, to all the
saints, and to you, father,
that I have sinned exceed-
ingly in thought, word,
and deed [here strike the
breast thrice'], through my
fault, through my fault,
through my most griev-
ous fault. Therefore I be-
seech blessed Mary ever
Virgin, blessed Michael
the Archangel, blessed
John Baptist, the holv
Apostles Peter and Paul
and all the Saints, and
you, father, to pray
to the Lord our God
for me.
Thffn tfie Priest, with his hands joined, gives the absolution^
saying :
S. Misereatur vestri F. May almightv God
omuipotens Deus, et di- have mercy upon you,
missis peccatis vestris, forgive you your sins.'
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UKDINAItV or XitK MAhS.
})citluf,at V08 !ul vitum uiul briiiir you to ,ifo
(vlcniiini. overliiMtiiiir.
M. A men. Ji. Aimn.
iSi(fuiu(/ fiimsf/f with the sit/n of ihf (\o,^9, he »ai/.i:
«S. + liululgiintiiun, 7*. + May tlio iil-
iibsolutioiu'iu. ol romis- mijL^hly iind iiuTciful lH)rtl
mourm |)ci't'Hi()ruiu noH- ;;i;mt us purtlou, iihsolu-
(nMiini Iriltu.'it iu>I)is oin- lion, iiiul reini.s»iott of our
ninoti'iis cl niisi«ricois Du- sins,
luinus.
Jl* AuuM). JL Anicn.
Thf>n^ bowinff down, he proccrds :
V. Dens, tu convorsus V. Tlioii wilt turn
viviliojibis nos. ngaiii, O (Hod, unci (luiok-
on us,
11. Kt plobs tua ](d,a- K. And tl people
hilur in to. shall rojoico in thoo.
V. Ostondc r.oliis, Do- V. Slu)\v us, Lord,
nniu\nustMioordi;uu Ju nn. thy jnoroy.
K. Kl isalutaro tuuni R. And grant us thy
d; nobis.
V. Doniincoxaudiom-
tioniMu nioani.
K. Kt clamor mcus ad
to \oniat.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
Iv. Et cum spiritu tuo.
salvation.
V. Lord, hear my
piayor.
R. And lot my cry
como unto tlioo.
V. Till! Lt)rd be vi'nh
you.
R. And with (hy spirit.
First <-xfniJi»(j, and then Join hiff, his hands, he sm/s audiblj/,
Oromus ; and (hat asccndint/ to the Altar, he sai/s secrethj:
Aufci' H nobis, qua^sU" Take uway from us our
mus, Domino, iniijuilatos iniquities, we beseech thee,
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noslruH ; lit ml yanctii O Lord ; laat wc may bo
Sanctorum puis meroa- \ujrthy to enter witli pure
niiir ineiitibus introir(^ minds into tlio Holy of
h'l- ChriHtiim Dr.hiiiiun Holies. 'I'hrou^rh Christ
nostrum. Amen. our Jiord. Anicn.
Bowing doun over lh« Altar, he say a:
OmmuHto, OftmiiK'.per We beseech thee, O
iicrilu 8Jiiu'lt)ruin tuoium Lord, by the merils
(|U(»ruin reli(iuiie hie su! ' \]\y saints whose reli.
ot (uniiium sanctorum, ui are here, and of all tli
iiululjLjere digneris ofiinia saints, that thou wouh'
poccatii n ou. Aukmi. vouchsafe to forgive me
all my sins. Amen.
\Krriui ,iiff the thurible j >n the Deacon, he incerisrit the
ilo^- and rr/urnfi ///<' 'l/no ible to the Deacon, ho incenses
the Jri'st on/i/.\ 'I'^vn the Prirs;, s}(/nijt{/ hi/nse/f with
the niijn of the Cross, reads the Iiitroit, which see in it%
place, or else read one of the followhuj :
IMcsHcd ho the Holy Trinity and Undivided Unity : wo
will giw) praise to hiui, bocause ho huth sliown his mercy
to UH.
O Lord our liOrd, how wonderful is thy nJimc iu all
the earth!
(jlory bo to tho Father, who hath created us.
(Jlory bo to the Son, who hath redeemed us.
Clory he to the Holy Ghost, who hath sai lific*i us.
Glory be to the Holy and Undivided Trinity, oao Gcd,
forever and over. Amen.
Or this :
If thou, O Lord, shait mark iniquities: Lord, who
shall abide it? for with thee is propitiation, O God ol
Israel.
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Or:
(Ft? a Satnt^s Day.) The just shall flourish like lae
palm-tree; he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus:
planted in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the
house of our God.
It is good to give praise to the Lord; and to silo
to tliy name, O Most High.
Or this :
In tliy strength, O Lord, shall the just man rejoice ;
and in thy salvation he shall exult exceedingly: thou
hast given him his heart's desire.
For thou hast prevented him with blessings of sweet-
ness ; thou hast set on his head a crown of precious
stones. Glory, &c.
The Kyrie eleison is tlhen said.
S. Kyrie eleison. P. Lord have mercy
M, Kyrie eleison.
S. Kyrie eleison.
M. Christe eleison
S. Christe eleison.
M. Christe eleison
S. Kyrie eleison.
J/". Kyrie eleison.
iS*. Kyrie eleison.
upon us.
H. Lord have mercy
upon us.
P. Lord have mercy
upon us.
M. Christ have mercy
upon us.
P. Christ have mercy
upon us.
P. Christ have mercy
upon us.
P. Lord have mercy
upon us.
P. Lord have mercy
upon us.
P. Lord have mercv
upon us.
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Ajternjardi, standing at the middle of the Altar, extending,
ana then ^mning, his hands, and slightly bowing, he says
(ivheti %t t« to be said^) the Gloria in excelsia. When he
says the words, "We adore thee, we give thee thanks, Jesus
Christ, and Receive our prayer, he b<yw>i, and at tlie end he
Signs himnelfwith the sign of the Cross.
Gloria in excelsis Deo ; Glory be to God on
et in terra pax hominibus high, and on earth peace
bonae voluntatis. Lauda- to men of good will. We
mus te ; benedicimus te ; praise theel we bless thee;
adoramuste; glorificamus we adore thee ; we glorify
te. Gratias agimus tibi thee. We give thee thanks
propter magnam gloriam for thy great glory, Lord
tuam. Domine Deus, Rex God, heavenly King, God
ccelestis, Deus pater om- the Father almighty. O
nipotens. Domine Fill Lord Jesus Christ, the on-
unigenite Jesu Christe : ly-begott-n Son : O Lord
Domine Leus, Agnus Dei, God, Lamb of God, Son
Filius Patris, qui tollis of the Father, who takest
peccata naundi, miserere away the sins of the world,
nobis : qui tollis peccata have mercy on us : thou
mundi, suscipe deprecati- who takest away the sins
onem nostram : qui sedes of the world, receive our
nd dexteram Patris, mi- prayers : thou who sittest
serere nobis. Quoniam at the right hand of the
tu solus sanctus : tu solas Father, have mercy on us.
Dominus : tu solus altis- For thou only art holy :
simus, Jesu Christe, cum thou only art the Lord j
Sancto Spiritu, in gloria thou only, Jesus Christ]
Dei Patris. Amen. with ihp Holy Ghost, art
most high in the glory of
God the Father. Amem
'theOloria in omitted dnnng Lent and Advent, and in Masses for tln»
tu. Al Illirh Mads »ha fhniii ainn tUa ni^..i- ._.! >U. .Ol • .•
TUo.i aT ii- i. *V I ", o "^."■' »"" rt^"»ciii, anu in masses lor tup
Uead. At Higii Mass the Clioir sing the QloHa, and the cfficiating
. !erp' vv's!t anti. its eonviusiun, after which the Ceiebraul proceeds with
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7%« Priest kisses the Altar, and turning to the people, says •
v. Dominus vobiscum. Y. The Lord be with
R. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit.
Then follow the Collects ; at the end of the first and last of
which, the Acolyte answers. Amen.
27ie Collects vary with the seawn."* They may be found in
their proper place in the Missal, or any of the following
may be used instead
O God, the protector of all that hope in thee, without
whom notliing is strong, nothing is holy ; multiply thy
mercy upon us ; that, thou being our ruler and guide,
we may so pass through temporal goods, that we
finally lose not those wliich are eternal. Through Clnist
our Lord. Amen.
Defend us, O Lord, we beseech thee, from all dan-
gers of soul and body ; and, by the intercession of the
glorious and blessed Mary ever Virgin, Mother of God,
the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, the blessed N. and
all thy Saints, grant us, in thy mercy, health and peace ;
that all adversities and errors being done away, thy
Church may serve thee with a pure and undisturbed de-
votion. Through, &c.
O God, who hast prepared invisible good things for
them that love thee; pour forth into our hearts the
grace of th]^ love ; that, loving thee in all things and
above all things, we may come to the enjoyment of thy
promises, which expeed all that we can desire. Through,
&c.
O almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the
Whole body of the Church is sanjtified and governed ;
• The lame remark applies to the Eviatle, Oradual, Ooapel, Offertory,
Communion, and Foat-Communion.
•. ^
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SeoTthaTb^K^^^^^^^ orders
% Son; who liveth Jnd "f T ^^''^ J««»« Christ
end. Amen. ^ ^^®*» *^°« God, world without
I'ast appointed to pSe ovl/thf r^"' ^-^ "'"»» ""ou
we beseeoh thee, th-itll.hT ''^ '^''"'""h; and grant,
■nay edify all tho e who at utir.-'* ?<* ^^""pS. he
vour petitLUe iXwn tS S '^J^^Siving 1^
of God, wliich paaseth all 1^ . .. "^""^ th* peace
hearts and mind, in Chrfrt jl"!*"*^''^'"?' keep your
ren whatsoever thin^ ™e w wh»^" *'"' '««*. >>'eth.
modest whatsoever thin™ aJT f„!?*^K 7""' *"»?» »■•«
are holy, whatsoever tJi^^ ar^L^'l",'™''^" 'Wng*
hings are of good repu e^ if fL "f'''^' "hatsoevlr
Iherebeanyprdseof S'diL .r,'''' ""^ ^'^ue, H
The things which you ha™ both l'"'' "." *'"''^ ""i-V
«>d heard, and seen in mnh^l^^™"* ""<* '^'eived,
Peaee shall be with you ' '^° y'' ""<* "^e God of
^eJe^^lKht^^^^^^
-^-ea H. psatos and hyn,n^^nS•spi^t-Scl:/3?,-
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ing, and making melody in your hearts to the Lord,
giving thanks always for all things, in the name cf our
Lord Jesus Christ, to God and the Father.
After which is said:
Deo gratias. Thanks be to God.
Vien the Gradual, Tract, Alleluia, or Sequence, accoiding
to the time.
, SfQX tl)e ©fraHual.*
Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a house of
refuge to save me. In thee, O God, have I hoped ;
Lord, let me never l>e confounded.
Deal not with us, O Lord, according to our sins which
we have committed, nor punish us according to our in-
A Prayer at the Epistle.
O eter lal God, who never ceasest to incite us, by the
public ministry of thy Church, the warnings of Prophets,
the teachings of Apostles, and the writings of holy men,
to the love and worship of thv Name, and to defend us
from the snares of the world, the flesh, and the devil ;
grant that we may always gladly embrace all wholesome
doctrine and instruction, and seriously endeavor to regu-
late our life and conduct in accordance with the same.
And lest it should turn to Qur greater condemnation to
have known, by so many teachers and preachers, the
v/av of truth, which is thy holy will, and not to have
followed it, give us grace and strength, that what we
have so often heard, and know to be our duty, we may
be able faithfully to perform. Amen.
• The Choir sing the Oradual, while the b<y>k is moved to Hie Gospel
li.le, and the Priest says the prayer (Munda for meum), " Cleanse my
heart," &:c.
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279
iquitiea. V. Help ue, O God our Saviour ; and for the
glory of hy name O Lord, deliver us, and forgTve us our
ems for tliy name's sake. ^
ih??^.r?i'^u'^j'^''j ^''''^^'''' ""*^ "^« 5 I will teach you
the fear ol the Lord. Come unto him, and be enlight-
ened, and your faces shall not be confounded. Alleluia,
fnt'^r'A b "tt^ y.^"' !l*^."^«' ^" y« "^tions : shout
unto God with the voice of joy. Alleluia.
[After this, at HhjJi Mass, the Deacon places the hook of the
Gospels on the Altar and the Celebrant blesses thehiense
{as above) That the Deacon, kneeling before the Altar,
with joined hands, saijs : ^ j ^ ^«r,
Munda cor meum ac Cleanse my heart and
hibia mea, omnipotens my lips, almiMity God
Deus qui labia Lsaiae who didst cleanse the
prophetoe calculo mun- lips of the prophet Isaiah
dasti ignito : ita me tua with a burning coal : and
grata miseratione dig- vouchsafe, throuo-h thy
nare mundare, ut sane- gracious mercy, ''so to
turn Evangelium tuum purify me, that I may
digne valeam nuntiare. worthily proclaim thy
I'er Christum Dominum holy Gospel. Throuirh
nostrum. Amen. Christ our Lord. Amen.
Afte^rwards he takes tJie book frmt the Altar, and again
huehng down before the Priest, asks his blessing, saying.
Sir, give me thy blessing. The Priest says : ^
Dnminus sit in corde The Lord be in thy
tuo et m labiis tuis, ut heart and on thy lips,
digne et corapetenter that thou mayst worthily
annunties Evangelium and in a becoming man-
suunj : in nornino Pa- ner announce his holy
aso
OROIMABY or THE MAM.
tris, Ot Filii> ot + Spiri- Gospel : in tlio name of
tu8 S*incti. Amon. tho Father, and of the
Son, and + of tho Holy
Ghost. Amen.
Iliwhuf necivcd thr htcs^ng he kisan the hand of tha fYmt ;
and then, with incnise ntul fufhtfd candlcn, hti tfofis to th'«
^lacf where the (jospel is read, and, Ktandiui/ tvith his hamU
joined, nai/s :
V. Douiinus vobiscum. V. Tho Lord bo witli
you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit.
I Then, giving out :
^ V. Soquonjia (vel ini- V. Tho continuation
tium) sancti Evangelii so- (or beginning) of tho
cundum N. holy Gospel according
toN".
he makes the sign of the Orosswith the thumb of his right
hami on the Gospei which he is to read, and on his fore-
head, mouth, and breast {tlie people doing tJie same) ; and
while t/ie Minister and people answer :
R. Gloria tibi, Doraine. R. Glory be to thee,
Lord.
A^ incenses the book three times, and then reads the QospeL
Sox tl)e ffifospeL
Ijet your loins be girded, and lamps burning in your
hands, and you yoursel^ea like to men who wait for
their lord, when he shaL return from the wedding ; that
when he cometh, and knocketh, they may open to him
immediately.^ Blessed are those servants, whom tho
Lord, when he cometh, shaii find watching. yVmen l
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mill cofiK, I, t ,0 Nccdiid u/..t..i. •*• ; .. "" " '•"
whom the ^orid Ln ,„tCdve b^ .^il^T' '^'k'T?'''
me; beeau»o I live, and you Xll v ^ .f ".' T ""''
"liall know that J n,„ i7my%ij, „ ";^;,d '"„ "'," n**^'^ ^t
I 111 voii Ih* ihui u„tu . ^ ""'^r, ana you in nie, and
t|.«nrhe it mK 'e "L"""'Slr :h^"?'' "r "'"
iU\ he loved liv mv l'.,V^ > , .'""' 'o™"! »«.
will mu JrlyK ht" ' "'"' ' ""' '"™ '""■• ""'l
T/ien is said:
' ---ui^te. iv. i-raise be to thee*
Christ,
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Th0 Subdearon then carries the hook to the Priett.
He kisses t/ie Gospel, saying :
Per cvangelica dicta By the words of the
deleantur nostra delicta. Gospel may our sins be
blotted out.
I'he Priest is incensed hy the Dcacon.'\
If the Priest celebrates without Deacon and Suhdeacon, tlie
book is carried to the other side of tha Altar, and he, boxo-
ing down at the middle of the Altar, with his hands Joined,
says, Clou»8o my hoiirt, d'c; Give mo thy bloHsii)g,
Lord; and The Lord be in my heart, dc, as above,
T/utn, turning towards the book, with his hands joined, he
says, V. The Lord bo with you ; 7^. And with thy sijirit :
ahd giving out the Continimtion or Beginning, dc., sign's
the book and himself, as before directed; the Minister a* }
people say, Glory be to tnee, Lord, and he teado th
Gospel ; which being ended, the Minister says. Praise be
to thee, O Christ.
Here the Sermon is nsaally preached.
Then, at the middle of the Altar, extending, elevating, and
joining his hands, tlie Priest says the Nicene Creed {when
it is to be said), keeping his hands Joined, Wlien he sa)/s
tfie words, God, Jesus Clirist, and is adored, he bows his
head to the Cross. But at the words, and was incarnate,
A Prayer at tlie Gospel
O Lord Jesus, who, according to thy Father's will,
hast declared unto the world the message of the Gospel ;
grant that we may receive it into our minds, embrace it
with our wills, preserve it in our memory, and practise
It m our lives ; and, being united here with those elect
sheep who hear thy voice, may be numbered with them
also at the last day at thy right hand, and hear thee say,
"Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess you the
kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
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he kneeU down, and continues kneeling to the words wai
nmdo mail. At the wordn, the lifo of tho world to come
he MWHt ht7n.icl/ with the sign of the Cross frorn the fore-
head to the breast. ''
Credo in unum Dciim,
Putrem omnipotcntem,
Factorem cccli ct terrju,
visibilium omnium et in-
visibilium.
Et in unum Dorainum
Jesum Christum, Filium
Dei unigenitum, et ex Pu-
tre natum ante omnia sa;-
cula. Deum de Deo ; Lu-
men de Lumine; Deum
verum de Deo vero ; geni-
tum non factum ; consub-
stantialem Patri, per quem
omnia facta sunt. Qui
propter nos homines, et
propter nostram salutem,
descendit de coelis, et
incarnatus est de Spiritu
Sancto, ex Maria Virgine :
I believe in one God.
tlie Father ahnighty, Ma-
ker of heaven and earth,
and of all things visible
and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus
Christ, the only-begotten
Son of God, born of the
Father before all ages.
God of God; Light of
Light ; true God of true
God ; begotten, not made ;
consubstantial with the
Father, by whom alJ
things were made. Who
for us men, and for our
salvation, came down from
heaveuj^^nd was incarnate
by the Holy Ghost of the
Virgin Mary: and was
Prayer before the Sermon.
I will hear what the Lord will say unto me.
Jesus, light of the world, enlighten my understand-
wg, that I may understand thy word ; and cleanse my
heart, that it may bring forth the fruits of the same.
After the Sermon.
1 give thee thanks, O Lord God, that thou I ast been
pleased to refresh my soul bv thv word, Diroot 8,v «f«r-i
according to thy jommandments. "^ ' "
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OIIDIW ART or THE MASS.
ET HOMO PA0TU8 EST.
[Hie (jenujlectitur.^ Cru-
cifixus etiam pro nobis :
sub Pontio Pilato passus
et sepultus est. Et resur-
rexit tertia die secundum
Scripturas ; et ascendit in
coelum, sedet ad dextc-
ram Patris : ct iterum
venturus est cum .gloria
judicare vivos et mortu-
os : cujus regni non erit
finis.
Et \r. Spiricum Sanc-
tum, Dominura et vivifi-
cantem, qui ex Patre Fi-
lioque procedit : qui cum
Patre et Filio simul ado-
ratur et conglorificatur ;
qui locutus est per pro-
phetas. Et unam sanctam
Catholicam et Apostoli-
cam Ecclesiam. Confi-
teor unum baptisraa in
remissionem peccatorum.
Et expecto resurrectio-
nem mortuorum, et vitam
venturi sseculi. Amen.
M A DE MA N. [Here the pe<h
pie kneel down.] He was
crucified also for us, suf-
fered under Pontius Pi-
late, and was buried. The
third day he rose again
according to the Scrip-
tures ; and ascended into
heaven, and sitteth at the
right hand of the Father :
and he shall come again
with glory to judge both
the living and the dead :
of whose kingdom there
shall be no end.
And I believe in the
Holy Ghost, the Lord and
life-giver, who proceedeth
from the Father and the
Son : who together with
the Father and the Son is
adored and glorified ; who
spake by the prophets.
And one Holy Catholic
and Apostolic Church. I
confess one baptism for the
remission of sins. And I
look for the resurrection
of the dead, and the life
of the world to come.
Amen.*
• At Hi
iU coauJIus?
iali Mass the Choir sing the Credo, and the Clergy paoae sntl
lion.
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1
Then he kisses the Altar, and, turning to the people, says:
V. Dominus vobiscura. V. The Lord be with
K. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit.
This being finished, the Priest takes the paten with the Host
[if It IS High Mass the Deacon fiands the Priest the paten
With tlie Host}, and offering it up, says :
Suscipe, sancte Pater, Accept, holy Father
cmnipotens, eeteme Deus, almighty, eternal God'
hanc immaculatam Hos- this immaculate Host'
tiam, quam ego indignus which I, thy unworthy
tamulus tuus offero tibi servant, offer unto thee,
L)eo meo vivo et vero, pro my living and true God
mnumerabilibus peccatis, for my innumerable sins'
et offensiombus, et negli- offences, and negligences,
gentiis meis, et pro omni- and for all here present ;
bus cn-cumstantibus ; sed as also for all faithful
et pro ommbus fidehbus Christians, both living
Christianis, vivis atque and dead, that it may be
defunctis ; ut mihi et illis profitable for my own and
proficiat ad salutem in for their salvation unto
vitam aeternam. Amen, life eternal. Amen.
Then h£ says the OffertoTj*
Jfox tjje ©ffettorg.
The angel of the Lord shall encamp round about them
that fear huD, and shall deliver them : oh, taste and see
tnat the Lord is good. ' '
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all he hath
aone tor thee: and thy youth shall be renewed like the
eagle's.
I will extol thee, O Lord, for thou hast upheld
• mi.
The Choir sing the Offertory, or some other motett or hvraa
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me ; and luist not made mine enemies to rejoice over
me: O Lord, I have cried unto thee, and thou hast
healed me.
Then, making the sign of the Cross mth the paten, he placet
the Host upon the corporal. The Priest pours wine and
water into the chalice, blessing the water hefwe it is mixed,
saying :
Deus, -J. qui humanse God, -f. who, in ere-
substantioB dignitatem mi- ating human nature, didst
rabiliter condidisti, et mi- wonderfully dignify it ;
rabilius reformasti ; da and hast still more won-
nobis per hujus Aquae et derfully renewed it ;
Viai mysterium, ejus di- grant that, by the mys-
vinitatis esse consortes, tery of this Water and
qui humanitatis nostras Wine, we may be made
fieri digndtus est parti- partakers of his divinity,
ceps, Jesus Christus, Fi- who vouchsafed to be-
lius tuus, Dominus nos- come partaker of our hu-
ter : qui tecum vivit et manity, Jesus Christ, thy
regnat in unitate Spiritus Son, our Lord ; who liv-
Sancti Deus, per om- eth and reigneth, with
nia saecula sseculorum. thee in the unity of,
Amen. &c.
[1/ it is a High Mass, the Beacon ministers the wine, tkt
Subdeacon tlce watcr.J
During the oblation of the bread and wine.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God and of the
glorious Virgin; in remembrance and praise of thy
boundless love, with which thou didst give thyself
wholly to us upon the altar of the cross, behold I offer
unto thee this day this present sacrifice of the mass, to.
gether with all those which are celebrated throughout
the world, bv the hands of thv Prioafa t« V»o «,.oa«pt..-i
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h MM9€!ifor the Dead, the foregoing prayer it said, hut the
ioaler w rwt blessed, Timi the Priest takes the chalice, and
offers it, saying :
OfFerimus tibi, Domine,
calicem salutaris, tuam
deprecantes clementiam,
ut in conspectu divinae
Majestatis tuae, pro nos-
tra et totius mundi salute
cum odore suavitatis as-
cendat. Amen.
We offer unto thee,
Lord, the chalice of sal-
vation, beseeching thy
clemency, that, in th&
sight of thy divine Majes-
ty, it may ascend with
the odor of sweetness, for
our salvation, and for
that of the whole .rid.
Amen.
to thy eternal Father, in union with, and in the virtue
ot, that oblation in which thou thyself, dying on the
cross, didst offer thy sacred body and blood for the sal-
vation of the world.
Grant that the oblation of the same thy body and
blood, which here is renewed in mystery, and is made
under the form of bread and wine, may effectually ob-
tam Its proper fruit: and that thereby the living may
obtain grfwe ; the faithful departed, rest; and those for
whom the sacrifice is offered, mercy and life eternal
Accept also, O Lord, this same sacrifice, which con-
tains in itself the fruit of thy passion and death, as an
act of thanksgiving for the innumerable benefits thou
hast conferred upon us, and a propitiation and satisfac
tion tor the countless sins we have committed, th« ffood
we have omitted to do, and the punishments we have
deserved. Who livest and reignest, &c.
Or:
O eternal Father, who wast pleased to institute thw
most holy sacrifice of the new law, wherein thy only.,
begotten Son might be offered to thee ; I offer tlie same
lo tny ar/me Majesty, and in union therewith I offer ray
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Then he maket the sign of the Cross toith ike chalice, plaeea
it upon the corporal, and covers it with the pall. Then,
mth his hands joined upon the Altar, and slightly bowing
down, he says :
[At High Mass, the Suhdeacon here receives the paten, which
he enve'ops in tJie extremities of the veil with which his
thouldei 8 are mantled, and then goes and stands behind
the Celet rant iintil the conclusion of the Pater noster.]
In spiritu humilitatis, In the spirit of humil-
et in animo contrito, sus- ity, and "vith a contrite
clpiamur a te, Domine, heart, le^ us be received
et sic fiat sacrificium nos- by thee, Lord ; and
trum in conspectu tuo grant that the sacrifice
hodie, ut placeat tibi, we offer in thy sight this
Domine Deus. day may be pleasing to
thee, Lord God.
The Priest, elevating his eyes towards heaven, and stretching
out his hands, which he afterwards joins, makes the sign
of the Cross over the Host and chalice, while he says :
Veni, sanctificator, om- Come, sanctifier, al-
nipotens oeterne Deus, et mighty, eternal God, and
bene+dic hoc sacrificium, bless »i> this sacrifice, pre-
tuo sancto nomini prae- pared to thy holy name,
paratum.
[* At High Mass, he, in the following prayer, blesses the
Incense :
Per intercessionem be- May the Lord, by the
all Michaelis Archongeli, intercession of blessed
ttantis a dextris Altaris Michael the Archangel,
self, and all that of thy bounty thou hast bestowed
upon me. Look upon me, and have mercy upon me.
Amen.
* At Low Mass, these prarers, down to the Lavaho, are to be pasMd
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Incensi, et omnium elec-
torura suorum, incensum
istud dignetur Dominus
benedicere, et in odorem
suavitatis accipere. Per
Christum Dominum nos-
trum. Amen.
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standing at the right
hand of the Altar of In-
cense, and of all his elect,
vouchsafe to bless this
incense, and receive it as
iin odor of sweetness.
TJirough, (fee. Amen.
Beceivinff the thurme from the Deacon, he incense, the
Jiread and Wine, aaying ;
Incensum istud a te Mny tMs incense which
benedictum ascendat ad thou hast blest, Lord
te, Doraine, et descendat ascend to thee, and mav
super nos misericordia thy mercy descend upoi
Tfien he incenses the Altar, saying, Ps. cxl.
Dirigatur, Domine, ora- Let my prayer, Lord
tio mea sicut mcensum in ascend like incense in thv
conspectu tuo: elevatio sight: and the liftino- un
manuum mearum sacrifi- of my . hands be as an
cium vespertmum. Pone, evening sacrifice. Set a
Domine, custodiam ori watch, O Lord before
meo et ostmm circum- my mouth, and' a door
stantije labiis meis, ut round about my lips, that
non declmet cor meum my heart may not incline
m verba maliti^e, ad ex- to evil words, to make
cusandas excusationes in excuses in sins
peccatis.
WhU, he gives the censer to the Deacon, he says secretly
Accendat in nobis Do- May the Lord enkindle
-us ignem siii amoris, in us the fire of his love
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et flammam OBternoe cari- and the flume of everlast-
talis. Amen. ing charity. Amen.]
The friest, with his hanAt joined, goes to the Epistle side of
the Altar, wher^he washes his fngera as he recites the
following verses of Pa. xxv.
La yabo inter innocentes I will wash my Lands
manus meas : et circum- among the innocent: and
dabo altare tuum, Do- will encompass thy altar,
mine. Lord.
Ut audiam vocem lau- That I may hear the
dis : et enarrem universa voice of praise, and tell of
rairabilia tua. all thy marvellous works.
Domine, dilexi deco- I have loved, Lord,
rem domus tuae, et locum the beauty of thy house,
habitationis glorise tuae. and the place where thy
glory dwelleth.
Ne perdas cum impiis Take not away my soul,
animam meam ; et cum God, with the wicked,
viris sanguinum vitam nor my life with bloody
meam. men.
In quorum manibus In whose hands are in-
iniquitates sunt : dextera iquities : their right hand
eorum repleta est mune- is filled with gifts,
ribus.
Ego autera in innocen- As for me, I have
tia mea ingressus sum : walked in my innocence :
At the Lavaho,
^ O Lord, who didst once vouchsafe to wash thy dia.
ciples' feet before inviting them to thy holy table, wash
us also, we beseech thee; and wash us again and
again, not only our feet and liands, but our hearts, our
desires, our souls, that we may te whoUy inuv>cent «nd
pure.
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redime me, et miserere redeem me, and have
"^^'' mercy upon me.
Pes mens stetit in di- My foot hath stood in
recto : m ecclesiis benedi- the right path : in the
cam te, Domine. churches I will bless
Gloria Patri, &c. thee, Lord.
Glory be to the Fa-
ther, (fee.
In MaaBM for the De»d. and in Pasuion-tlme, the Oloria is omitted.
Ksturning, and bowing before the middle of the Altar,' with
joined hands, he says :
Suscipe, sancta Trini- Receive, holy Trini-
tas^ banc oblationem quara ty, tliis oblation, which we
tibi offerimus ob memori- make to th^, in memory
am Passionis, Resurrec- of the Passion, Resurrec-
tionis, et Ascensionis Jesu tion, and Ascension of our
Christi Domini nostri : et Lord Jesus Christ, and in
in honorem beatae Marise honor of the blessed Ma-
semper Virginis, et beati ry ever Virgin, of blessed
Joannis Baptistae, et sane- John Baptist, the holy
torum Apostolorum Petri Apostles Peter and Paul,
et PauH, et istorum et of these and of all the
omnium Sanctorum : ut Saints : that it may be
illisproficiat ad honorem, available to their honor
nobis autem ad salutem : and our salvation : and
et illi pre nobis interce- may they vouchsafe to
iere dignentur in coelis, intercede for us in heaven,
quorum memoriam agi- whose memory we cele-
mus in terris. Per eun- brate on earth. Through
dem Chrisium Domin-im the same Christ our Lord,
nostrum. Amen. Amen.
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Then lie passes the Altar, and having turned himself towards
t/ie people extending and joining his hands, he raises his
voice a little, and says :
Orate, fratres, ut meum Brethren, pray that mv
ac vestrum sacrificium ac- sacrifice and yours may
ceptabile fiat apud Deum be acceptable to God the
Patrem omnipotentem. Father almighty.
R. Suscipiat Dominus R. May the Lord re-
sacrificium de manibus ceive the sacrifice from
tuis, ad laudem et gloriam thy hands, to the praise
nommis sui, ad utilitatera and glory of his name to
quoque nostram, totius- our benefit, and to that
que EcclesioB suae sanctas. of all his holy Church.
The Priest answers in a low voice. Amen.
Then, with stretched-out hands, he recites the Secret Prayers.
^t tjje Secrcta.
Mercifully hear our prayers, O Lord, and graciously
accept this oblation which we thy servants make to
thee; and as we offer it to the honor of thy name, so
mjiv It be to us a means of obtaining thy grace here,
and life everlasting hereafter. Through our £ord Jesus
L-nnst. Amen.
For a SainCs Day.
Sanctify O Lord, we beseech thee, these gifts which
we offer thee in this solemnity of thy holy servant N ;
and so strengthen us by thy grace, that both in pros,
penty and adversity our ways may be ever directed to
tlijf honor. Through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Which being finished, he says in an audible voice:
V. Per omnia saecula V. World without end.
sseculorum.
R. Amen. K. ^^^^^
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V. Dcminus vobiscum. V. The Lord be with
K. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit.
Here he uplifta his hand* : .
V. Sursum corda. V. Lift up your hearts.
mirmm "^ '^ ^"" ^- ^e have them lift-
°^'""™- t'd up unto the Lord.
ilejoinn hi, handa before hh breast and bows his head u hile
he says :
v. Gratias agamus Do- V. Let us give thanks
mino Deo nostro. ^ to the Lord our God.
^n. Dignum et justum R. It is meet and just.
^'unmttt!r/!l ^-Tt' ^''^^^^^^ '^^^ *« '^" posture
until the end of the Preface, after which he aqaiu joins
Henedictus, <fec., he crosses himself "^
At the word Sanctus, &c., the bell i. rung three Ume« by the Acolyte
fhe^ead "''''" ^'*'^'''' ''''^ ^''^ «^^ ^«**^* >*•
N. B.-Thi. mark • «fe„ .^ the variation of the proper preface- for
certain day., as given below. *^ *^ *^ •-** ""
Veredignumet justum It is truly meut and
est. aequum et salutare, just, right and salutary,
nos tibi semper et ubique that wS should always
gratms agere, Domine and in all places ^ve
ancte Pater omnipo- thanks to thee, 6 h ly
tens^terne Deus. -Per Lord, Father almighty
thristum Dommum nos- eternal God. -Through
^^ii^^r:^Z^':r%^?^'!t^f'l^ Cwhile the Priest is pr.
*lie elevation, ana aj
Metling with the r'annp n 30'^ ""'«^'-";'- ""('•" ^"""" '"® ''"^"^ " P«»-
1/ter the elevation " Benediclus qui venit," &c, "^
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trum : per quern Majesta-
tem tufim laudant anjje-
li, adorant dominationes,
treraiint potestates, coeli
ccBlorumque virtutes, ac
beata seraphim, socia
exultatione concelebrant.
Cum quibus et nostras
voces, ut admitti jubeas
deprecamur, supplici con-
fessione dicentes :
M
Sanctus, sanctus, sanc-
tus, Dominus Deus Saba-
oth.
Pleni sunt coeli et terra
gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Benedictus qui venit in
nomine Domini.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Christ our Lord: through
whom the angels praise
thv Majesty, the denomi-
nations adore, the powers
do hold m awe, the heav-
ens, and the virtues of the
heavens, and the blessed
seraphim, do celebrate
with united joy. In union
with whom, we beseech
thee that thou virouldest
command our voices also
to be admitted, with sup-
pliant confession, saying.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord
God of Sabaoth.
Heaven and earth arc
full of thy glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he that cora-
eth in the name of the
Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
On Trinity-Sunday, and on every other Sunday in the year
that has no proper preface.
Vere ... * Qui cum *Who, together with
unigenito Filio tuo et Spi- thy only -begotten Son,
litu Sancto unus es Deus, and the Holy Ghost, art
unus es Dominus : non in one God, and one Lord :
unius singularitate Per- not in singularity of one
BonJB, sed in unius Pi-ini- Person, bu^ in a Trinity of
tate substantiui. Quod one siibsUmce. For tiiat
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enim de tua gloria, reve-
lante te, credimus, hoc
de Filio tuo, hoc dc Spi-
ritu Sancto, sine differen-
tia discretionis sentimus.
Tit in confessione veroe
s(wpiternaBque Deitatis,
et in Personis proprietas,
et in essentia unitas, et in
Majestate adoretur aequa-
litas. Quem laudant an-
geli atque archangeli,
cherubim quoque ac re-
raphira, qui non cessant
clamare quotidie, una vo-
ce dicentes, Sanctus, <fec.
which, by thy revehaion,
we believe of thy glory,
the same we believe of thy
Son, and the same of the
Holy Ghost, without any
difference or distinction.
That, in the confession of
a true and eternal Deity,
distinctness in the Per-
sons, unity in the essence,
and equality in the Maj-
esty may be adored.
Whom the angels and
archangels, the cherubim
also and serauhiro do
praise, who cease not
daily to cry out with one
voice, saying, Holy, 6rc.
FromChrUtma»-daj/ till the Epiphany (except in the octave
ofbt. John) on the Purification, Corpus Christi and its
octave, the Jrannfir/uration, the holy i^ame of Jesus, avd
in Masses of tfie blessed Sacrament.
N. B.-Preface. tliai marked t are concluded in the same manner
as this.
Vere ... * Quia per
incarnati Verbi mysteri-
un., nova mentis nostroB
oculis lux tuae claritatis
in<"ulsit: ut dum visibili-
ter Deum cognoscimus,
per hunc in invisibilium
amorem rapiamur. f Et
ideo cum angelis et arch-
angelis, cuni thronis et
* Because by the mys-
tery of the Word made
flesh, the new liglit of thy
brightness hath shone up-
on the eyes of our minds :
that while we behold God
visibly, we may by him
be carried on to the love
of things invisible, f And
therefore with angels and
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CRDIMAAY or THE MAM.
(loniitiationibus, cumque archangels, with thrones
omni militia ccelcstis ex- and dominations, and with
ercitus, hymnum gloria) all the army of heaven,
tuaj cuaimus, sine tine we sing a hymn to thy
dicentes, Sanctus, &c. glory, saying without
ceasing, Holy, <fec.
On the Epiphany, and during its octave.
* Quia cum unigenitus * Ik-cause when thy
tuus in substantia nostrfo only-begotten Son ap-
mortalitatis apparuit, no- peared in the substance
va nos immortalitatis suob of our mortal flesh, he
luce reparavit. f Et ideo, repaired us by the new
<fec. light of his immortality.
t And therefore, <fec.
^om Ash- Wednesday to Passion- Sunday, except in Featti
which have a proper preface.
* Qui corporali jejunio * Who by bodily fas;-
vitia comprimis, mentem ing dost repress vices,
elevas, virtutem largiris elevate the mind, bestow
ot prcemia. Per Chris- virtue and rewards,
tum, <fec. Through, (fee.
JPVom Passion-Sunday till Maunday-Thursday, and Feasts oj
the Holy Cross and of the PasHio,i.
* Qui salutem humani * Who didst efTect the
generis in ligno Crucis salvation of mankind on
constituisti : ut unde mors the wood of the Cross :
oriebatur, inde vita resur- that from whence death
geret : et qui in ligno vin- came, thence light might
cebat, in ligno quoque arise ; and that he who
vinceretur. Per Chris- overcame by the tree,
tum, (fee. might also by the tree bo
Phvy-inn-n Am
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297
From Holy Saturday till Ascension day, ami on Festival*
occurring xn this time, unless they haoiiJ^eZrX.Z
on Um i.plit ; on haster-day, and till the Saturda, folltyL
ing, chiefly on tins day ; after that, chiefly at Ud/timr^
Vcredignumetjustum It is truly meet just
est, cTquum et sulutare, right, and salutH,'/ to
te quidein, Domine, omni pruise thee, Lord at
;3,npore, sed [in hac po- all times, but cliieHy Von
tissimum nocte ve die, this night or day, orfat
velj in hoc potissimum this time, whe/ Chlist
glonosius pra3d,carc, cum our Passover was sacri-
Pascha nostrum immohi- ficed for us. For he is
tus est Christus. Ipse the true Lamb, wlio took
en.m verus est Agnus, away the sins of the
qui alistuht peccata mun- world. Who by dvinff
di. Qui mortem nostram destroyed our death, and
monendo destruxit, et vi- by rising again restored
to resurgendo repara- our life. f And there-
vit. t Et ideo, (fee. fore, <fec.
From Ascension-<hy till Whitsun-eve, except on Feasts which
fiave their proper pre/ace.
* Per Christum Domi- * Through Christ our
num nostrum. Qui post Lord. Who after his res-
resurrectionera suam om- urrection appeared open-
nibus disc.pulis suis mani- ly to all his disciples, and
festus apparuit, et ipsis in their sight ascended up
cernentibus est eleyatus into heaven, to make Z
n coBlum, ut nos divini- partakers of his divinity,
tatis suae tnbueret esse } And therefore, &c.
participes. f Et ideo.
us>u.
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oRpuiA. r or TfiE MAsw.
frnin \VMiinn-e\)(i till Trinitj, Sunday ; and in Votiv€
JJiHf«e» f>f the Holy Ghost, oi, >Hing the word* this day,
* Per (7hnstum Domi- ♦ Tlirough Christ our
num nosiiuiu. Qui iia- Lord. WIk ascending
cendens super oinues cce- above all the heavens, and
loH, aedenscjue ad dexte- sitting at thy right hand,
ram tuam, promissum sent down the promised
Spiritum Sanctum [hodi- Holy Spirit [this day]
enia die] in filios adopti- upon the cliildren of
onis etl'udit. Quapropter adoption. Wherefore all
profusis gaudiis totus in the whole world exults
orbe terrarum mundus with overflowing joy;
exultat : sed et supeina3 also the heavenly vir-
virtutes atque angelica) tues, and the angelic
potestatts hymnum glo- powers, together hymn
riif'* tua) concinunt, sine thy glory, saying ever-
fine dicentes, Sanctus, &c. lastingly, Holy, &c.
On Festivals of the B. V. Mary {except the Purification,
on which is said the Preface of Christman), andl within
their iM'.taven, and on Votive Manses of the B. Viryin. The
words. Annunciation, Visitation, Assumption, Nativity,
PresiMitation, Ciaicoption, Espousal, are inserted aflcr.
and fiflorify theo on tho. On the Dedication of the U. V.
M. ail Nivca, as also on the Feast of her holy Name ; and
on the Feast of the B. V. M. of Mercy, are inserted, the
fectivaL i the Feast of the Seven Dolors is inserted,
transHxion. On the Feast of Mount Carmel, conimenio-
ration ; and on that of the most holy Rosary, solemnity. In
Votive Masses and on Saturday, veneratiou.
* El te in N. beatae * That we should
Mariae seniDer Vircfinis praise, bless, and pro-
3niper . ..^
collaudare, benedicere,
et pra)dicare. Qnee et
Uniiyenitum tu-'u- ''^ Jti
Suiritus obur;::Ui;; -o" ";
claim thee in the N. of
the blessed Mary, ever
Virgin. Who by the
overshadowino' of the
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299
concepit, et virginitatis Holy Ghost coi r-ejved
gloria permanente, lumen thy Only-becrottep, an.l
aetcrnum mundo effudit, the glory of her viminity
Jesum Christum Domi- remaining, shed (oni
nam nostrum; * per upon the world (he lijrht
quem, &c. eternal, Jesus Christ our
Lord ; * by whom, &q.
On the Festivals of the Apm^tJen mid Evanqehnts (ereept
on St. John ihe hvancielut:^ da,,), and throuohout their
odaves, except m Feasts which have ptomr prefaces of
their own. ^ j j j ^j
Veredignumetjustura It is truly meet, just,
est, aequum et saiutare, right, and salutary, hum-
te, Dommo, suppliciter bly to beseech thee, that
exoriire, ut gregem tuum, thou, Lord, our eter-
Pastor ffiterne, non dese- nal Shepherd, would^t
ras, scd per beatos Apos- not forsake thy flock, but
tolos tuos continua pro- keep it through thy bless-
tectione custodias. Ut ed Apostles with contin.
iisdem rectoribus guber- iial protection ; that it
netur, quos operis tui vi- may be governed by
carios eidem contulisti those same rulers whom
proeesse pastores. \ Et thou didst appoint to
ideo, (fee. preside over it as pastors
in thy stead. f And
therefore, <fec.
<lmoxi of tl)e m^^^,
Te igitur, dementis- We therefore humbly
sime Pater, per Jesum pray and beseech thee,
Lhnstum Fdium tuum most merciful Father,
z^Ommum aosirim, sup- through Jesus Christ thv
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plices rogamus ac peti-
mus uti Hccepta habeas
et benedicas lisec •i* dona,
hoBc •h munera, haec +
sancta sacrificia illibata,
in piimis, quas tibi olFeri-
mus pro Ecclesia tua
sancta Catholica : quam
pacificare, custodire, adii-
nare, et regere digneris
toto orbe terrarum, una
cum famulo tuo Papa
nostro N., et Antistite
nostro N., et omnibus or-
thocioxis, atque Catholi-
CK) et Apostolicse Fidei
cultoribus.
Son, our Lord (he kism
the Aliar], that thou
wouidst vouchsafe to ac-
cept and bless these +
gifts, these + presents,
these -J" holy unspotted
sacrifices, which, in the
first place, we offer thee
for thy holy Catlujlic
Church, to which vouch-
safe to grant peace ; as
also to protect, unite,
and govern it througliout
the world, together with
thy servant N. our Pope,
N. our Bishop, as also
all orthodox believers
and professors of the
Catholic and Apostolic
Faith.
COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING.
Memento, Domine, fa- Be mindful, Lord,
mulorum famularumque of thy servants, men and
tuarum, N. et N. women, N. and N.
At the beginning of the Canon {if another prayer is needed).
O eternal and most merciful Father; behold, we come
to oiler thee our homage this day : we desire to tidore,
praise, and glorify thee, and to give thee tlianks for thy
great glory, joining our hearts and voices with all thy
blessed in heaven, and with thy whole church u})on
earth. But aciiuowledging our great unworthiness and
innumerable sins, for which we are heartily sorry, and
humbly beg thy nm-don, we dare not venture to approaob
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301
pray for ; tlie,,, txtaidiHg hi, hatuU, /« proccd, :
Et omnium ciicumstan- And of all here nres-
tmm quorum tibi fides cnt, whose faith and de-
cognita est ct note devo- votion are known unto
t.o, pro qu,bus tibi offeri- thee, for whom we ofe
m..s, vol qui t,b, offcrunt, or who offer up to thee
hoc sacnficuim huuhs, pro this sacifice of praise for
SZT "'""'''"' ^ P™ '''«"i««'ves, their families
redemptione animarum and friends, for the re-
suarum, pro spe salutis, demption of their souls
thee otherwise than in company of thy Son, our Advo
cate and Mediator, Jesus CI list, whom tliou I, ist .riln"
a, « be both our High frlestand Sucritice W tif ra
tlicret.,re,ancl thronjji. Iiim, we venture to otTer tl ee hTs
^s'^^id with Sr' r^"' intemions wo desire .o'ui'te
ours, and with this oflerinjr which be makes of liinisolf
W h '•' '° '",i''',1"" ""^""ff "*■ ""'• "-I'ole being bee
With nil, and through bhii, we beseech thee to evUt
hy b„ly Catholic Church throngjiout tlie whole world •
maintain l,„r n peace, unityriioliness, and tru h to
avc mercy on tliy Bervant N.our chief bishop, N 'o^r
aelatc and on all that truly fear tbee ; on oir uasZ
area s, children], friends 'and benefactors &i 'on
all those whom we have in any way scandili/^ 1 l„
jurcd or offended, or for whom w^are n 2 'wav
bound to pray : on all that are in their agony, T^ui d«
i'iud^Z'T"''' " ""'•" "^"-'""^ c^orpora or
spiiilu.ll , on all our enemies; and, in a word on ill
poor sinners; that we may be all converted to «ee.nd
bad mercy through Jesus Christ thy Sou ; thrm "h
p' V or^l'T "».« ,''"y «<; be admitte'd into' the 1
her?,. . , ^ u"""*' ■™'' <''™'' «l'«s« memory we
Here celebrate, whose pravi.rsiv,. fi,,..;™ „^a ......u /■
« communicate in thLe-holy mysterie's. ^ '""""
2«
802
CANON OF THE MASa
et incolumitatis suoe : ti-
biiiuo iHuldunt vota sua,
ajleruo Duo, vivo ct vero.
Communicantes, ct mo-
rnoriiiin vcnerantes, irn-
)riruis gloriosie semper
'ii;t,'inis Mariaj, Geiiitri-
cis Dei et Domini nostri
Jcsu Ohristi : sed et bea-
torurn Apostolonun ac
Maityrum tuorum, Petri
et Pnuli, AndreoB, Jacobi,
Joaimis, Thomas, Jacobi,
Philippi, Bartholomaii,
Mattluei, Simonis et
Thaddaji, Lini, Cleti, de-
mentis, Xysti, Oornelii,
Cypriani, Laiirentii,Chry-
sogxjni, Joannis et Pauli,
CosnijB et Damiani, et
omnium Sanctorum tuo-
rum ; quorum meritis
precibusque concedas, ut
in omnibus protectionis
tuie muniamur aux-
ilio. Per eundem Chris-
tum Dominum nostrum.
Araea.
for the hope of tfinir
safety and salvation, and
wlio pay their vows to
thee, the eternal, living,
and true Ood.
Communicating with,
and honoring in tlie iirsi
phice tlie memory of the
gh)rious and ever Viro-in
Mary, Motiier of our Loid
and God Jesus Cinist;
ns also of the blessed
Apostles and Martyrs,
Peter and Paul, Andrew,
James, John, Tliomas,
James, Philip, Bartholo-
mew, Matthew, Simon
and Thaddeus, Linus,
Cletus, Clement, Xystus,
Cornelius, Cyprian, Law-
rence, Chrysogonus, John
and Paul, Cosmas and
Damian, and of all thy
Saints ; by whose merits
and prayers grant that
we may be always de-
fended by the help of
thy piotection. Through
the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Spreading his hands over the oblation, he says the words of
eonseeration secretly, distinctly, and attmiively.
(Here the bell id ruDg.)
CANON .JT THE MASS.
ILmc igituroblationem
sorvitutis nostrse, sed et
ciinctjB farnilia) tuaj, quaj-
sumus, Domine, ut phica-
,us Hccipias ; diesque nos-
tios in tua pace disponas,
aUjiu; ab aeterna damna-
tioiie nos eripi, et in elec-
fcorum tuorura jubeas
git'Lje numerari. Per
Christum Dominum nos-
trum. Amen.
Quam ol)lationem, tu
Deiis, in omnibus, qucesu-
mus benedic»ftam, ad-
scrip •f^tam, ra-f-tam, ra-
tionabilem, acceptabi-
lemquc facere digiieris ;
ut nobis cor "f* pus et
san^'O'uis fiat dilectissi-
mi Filii tui Domini nostri
Jesu Christi.
Qui pridie quam pa-
teretur, accepit pancm in
sanctas ac venerabilea
maims suas, et elevatis
oculis in coelum, ad te
Dcum Patrem suum om-
nipotentem : tibi gratias
agens, benedixit, fregit,
deditque discipulis suis,
dicens : Accipite, el man-
ducate ex hoc onmes ;
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We therefoie beseech
thee, Lord, graciously
to accept this oblation of
our service, as also of thy
whole family ; dispose
our days in thy peace,
command us to be deliv-
ered from eternal damna-
tion, and to be numbered
in the flock of thy elect.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Which oblation do
thou, God, vouchsafe
in all things to make
blessed, approved, rati-
fied, reasonable, and ac-
ceptable, that it may be-
come to us the body +
and -^ blood of thy most
beloved Son Jesus Christ
our Lord Who the day
before he suffered, took
bread [he takes the Host]
into his holy and venera-
ble hands [he raises his
eyes to heaven], and with
his eyes lifted up towards
heuven, to God, his al-
mighty Father : giving
thanks to thee, did bless^
break, and give to his dis-
ciples, saying : Take, and
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CANON OF THE MASS.
HOC EST ENiM CORPUS eat ve all of this ; for
MEUM. THIS IS MY BODY.
After pronouncing the words of consecration, the Print,
kneeling, adores the sacred Host ; rising, he elevates it ;
and then placing it on the corporal, again adores ii
After this he never disjoins his fingers and thumbs, except
when he is to take the Host, until after the washing of his
fingers.
(At the elevation the bell is rung three times.)
Simili raodo postquam In like manner, after
coenatimi est, accipiens et he had supped \he takes
hunc praeclarum culicem the chalice in both his
in ^anctas ac venerabiles hands], taking also tliis
•nanus suas, item tibi gra- excellent chalice into his
das agens bene-Fdixit, holy and venerable hands,
At the elevation of the Host.
Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi, quia per
sanctum Crucera tuam redemisti mundum.
«
Ave, verum corpus, natum de Maria Virgine, vere
passura, inimolatum in cruce pro homine, cujus latus
perfoi-atum tiuxit unda et sanguine; esto nobis praegus-
tatum in mortis examine. O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu, Fili
Mariae, miserere mei. Amen.
We adore thee, O Christ, and we bless thee, because
by thy holy cross thou hast redeemed the world.
Hail, true body, born of the Virgin Mary, which didst
truly suffer and wast immolated on the cross for man,
whose side was pierced, and flowed with water and with
blood; may we have a foretaste of thee in the last
a^ony of death. O kind, O loving One, Jesus, Son of
Mary, have mercy o: me. Amen.
IS i FOR
ie Prif.it,
evates it ;
adores ii
lbs, except
Inf of his
)r, after
[he takes
both his
ilso this
into his
le hands,
quia per
ine, vere
jus latu8
\ praBgus-
Jesu, Fill
, because
i.
lich didst
for man,
and with
the lust
3, Son of
'KATi
:nto thy hands i commkni^
IvlV SIMRIT
CANON OF
deditque discipulis suis,
dicens : Accipite et bi-
oite ex eo omnes ; hio
EST ENIM CALIX SANGUI-
NIS MEI NOVI ET iETERNI
TE8TAMENTI ; MYSTEIIIUM
FIDEI ; QUI PIIO V0BI8 ET
PRO MULTIS EFFUNDETUR
IN REMiaSIONEM PECCA-
TOKUM.
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and giving thee thanks,
he bless-f«ed, and gave to
h's disciples, saying :
Take, and drink ye all of
this ; FOR THIS is the
CHALICE OF MY BLOOD OP
THE NEW AND ETERNAI
testament; the MYSTEHf
OF FAITH ; WHICH SHALL
BE SHED FOR YOU, AND
FOR MANY, TO THE REMIS-
SION OF SINS.
As often as ye do these
things, ye shall do them
in remembrance of me.
Kneeling, he' adorea : rising, he elevates the chalice ; then
replacing it on the corporal, he covers it, and again adores,
(The bell ia rang as belbre.)
He then proceeds :
Unde et memores, Do- Wherefore, Lord, we
Ha?c quotiescunque fe-
ceritis, in mei memoriam
facie tis.
At the elevation of the Chalice.
Salvator mundi, siilva nos; quia per Crueem et San-
guineni tuum redemisti noa; auxiliare nobis te depreca-
aiur, Deus noster. Amen.
Savioy of the world, save us; for by thy cross and
by thy blood thou hast redeemed us; help us, we be-
seech thee, O our God. Amen.
Have mercy on me, dear Jesus, and grant tnat thy
J ''"^ ""= C5I1CU iH vuiii lor me, 1 iDost iiuiiibiy
Deseech thee. An? en. '
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CANON OF THE MASS.
mine, nos servi tui, sed et
plebs tua sancta, ejus-
dem Christi Filii tui Do-
mini nostri tam beatae
passionis, necnon et ab
inferis resurrectionis, sed
et in coelo pjloriosae ts-
censionis : offerimus prae-
clarae Majestati tuae, de
tuis donis ac datis, Hos-
tiam *i* puram, Hostiam
»J« sanctam, Hostiam •!<
immaculatam, panem ►!*
sanctum vitse aeternae, et
cslicera »i« palutis perpe-
tuae.
thy servants, as also tliy
holy people, calling to
mind the blessed passion
of the same Christ thy
Son our Lord, his resur-
rection from hell, and
glorious ascension into
heaven, offer unto thy
most excellent Majesty,
of thy gifts and grants,
a pure i|* Host, a holy ►!«
Host, an immaculate t^
Host, the holy ^ bread of
eternal life, and the chal-
ice •!« of everlasting sal-
vation.
Hail, most precious and sacred blood, which, flowing
out of the side of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
washest away the spots of our offences ; cleanse, sanc-
tify, and preserve my soul, I beseech thee, to everlasting
life. Amen.
After the elevation.
We thank thee, O Lord God, merciful Father, foi'
having been pleased to send thy only-begotten Son,
Jesus Christ, to suffer death for us sinners, even the
most shameful deaf" of the cross, that he might offer
himself to thee a most pure, holy, and acceptable sr.eri-
fice for our sins, and thereby purge our wicked con-
sciences from all spots of uncleanness. By this thy
ex( ceding great love to us, and by these most bitter
torments of thy Son our Saviour, we humbly beseech
tliee continually to impart to us the fruits of our re-
demption, th.at we may dnily die to the v/orld, iw.d he
crucified to the lusts and desires of the flesh, and live
''*1I0N OF THE MASS.
807
Extending his hands, he proceeds :
Supra quoD propitio ac Upon which vouchsafe
sereno vultu respicere to look, with a propitious
digneris, et accepta ha- and serene countenance,
here, sicutiaccepta habere and to accept them, as
digmitus es munera pueri thou wert graciouslv
tui justi Abel, et sacrifi- pleased to accept the
cium Patriarchee nostri gifts of thy just servant
Abrahae ; et quod tibi Abel, and the sacrifice of
obtulit summus sacerdos our Patriarch Abraham,
tuus Melchisedech, sane- and that which thy high-
turn sacrificium, immacu- priest Melchisedech of-
latam hostiam. fered to thee, a holy sac-
rifice, an immaculate host.
Bowing down profoundly, with his hands joined and placed
upon the Altar ^ he says :
Supplices te rogamus, We most humbly be-
omnipotens Deus, jube seech thee, almighty God,
hsec perferri per manus command these things to
sancti angeli tui in 'sub- be carried by the hands of
lime altare tuum, in con- thy holy angel to thy altar
to inQt alone durinff our whole life, that in the end
we may rejoice everlastinffly in thy kingdom; where,
with thy eternal Son, and the Holy Ghost, thou livest
and reignest one God, forever and ever. Amen.
most gracious God, Father of all mercies ; grant,
I beHoech thee, that this adorable sacrifice of the bluHHcd
body and blood of thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, which
here and everywhere throughout thy holy Church is
ott(MTd as a continual thanksgiving for, and a daily re-
meiuhrance of, his blessed df ath, n ay obtain for us at
t-iv hands, uicrcy, and the /emisSu:)n of all our sms.
Allien.
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CANON OF THE MASS.
spectu divinae Mujcstatis
tuoe, ut quotquot ex hac
alturis participatione, sa-
crosanctura Filii tui cor-
pus + et "f" sanguinera
Bumpserimus, omni bene-
dictione ccelesti et gratia
repleamur. Per eundeni
Christum Dominura nos-
trum. Amen.
Memento etiam^ Do-
on high, in the sight of
thy divine Majesty, that
as many of us [he kisses
the Altar] as, by partici-
pation at this Altar, shall
receive the most sacred
body "J* and »J« blood of
thy Son, may be filled
with all heavenly benedic-
tion and grace. Through
the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Be mindful, Lord, of
Short Meditations^ or Aspirations.
Oh, the depth of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
how ineomprehenHible are his judgments, and how un.
searchable his ways !
O sacrament of piety ! O sign of unity ! O bond of
charity ! He that will live hath here whereon to live,
hath here wherein to live. Let him come and believe,
and be incorporated, that he may be enlivened.
O miracle! O the goodness of God! who, sitting
above with the Father, is in the same moment of time
in the hand also of the priest, and delivered to such
as are willing to receive and embrace hhn.
O dread Majesty, how should I tremble to offend thee!
O infinite Mercy, to thee I come for pardon of my sins ; to
thee I have recourse in all my necessities ; thee I adore
with all the faculties of my soul and body. Hail, holy
sacrifice, offered for me and all mankind! Hail, most
precious blood, shec for me and all wumkind !
O how pleaaant. Lord, is thy spirit! who, tc show
thy sweetness towards thy children, givest them the
most delicious bread from heaven, and sendest the proud
away empty.
CANON OF THE MASS.
mine, faraulorura famu-
809
larumque tuarum N. et
N., qui nos proecesserunt
cum signo fidei, et dor-
miunt in somno pacis.
thy servants and hand-
maids N. and N., who are
gone before us, with the
sign of faith, and slumber
in the sleep of peace.
He prays for such of the Dead as he intends to pray ^
Ipsis, Domine, et om- To these, Lord and
nibus m Christo quies- to all that ;est i^ Chr^^^^^
an .bus, locum refrigerii. grant, we beseech thee
»uc.s et pacis, ut mdul- a place of refreshment'
eSemTr-T"' ^'' ^'^ht, and peace tIS
Imen ""' ^'' ^ «^^"^o Christ our Lor^dl
'^'"^"- Amen.
Here, striking his breast, and slightly raising his voice, he
say.^ :
Nobis quoque peccato- And to us sinners thv
nbus fi,mul,s tuis, de servants, hopiLT in tl,«
mult,tudme miserationum multitude of u"y mercies!
A Prayer for the Departed.
»o^'o''fTh^»'^^m?^■'' *^'' ° '"«"'"■•'' F'^he--. for the
BOiita ot the iaithful who are departed this life thai
th m holy sacnhce may be to them eternal sZ on per
pctual rest, and ever astinff felicitv O mv T^,i i '^
[et this wonderful and exlelKys?c,7„J'"^li7„5
bounty be to them thk ^nv fi.ii e J "\piety and
that /ey mav C^^ 'h e fe^t j^'d^t^
bread who descendedst from hearen, andTaves? lifi. m
fbo world; with thee, the immaculate Umrwhofkest
av/ay he sms of the world: make them drT k of thA
fmnitam that springs to eternal life: tha^so bein! re!
freshed and comforted. th<.u „.,„ .. ;„:" ir n \ ^
oraise and glory, wcrldwiihiut end. 'Amei ^ ^^
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CAM S UF THE MASS.
tuarum iperantibus par-
tem aliquatn et societatem
donare digneris, cum tuis
Sanctis apostolis et mar-
tyribus; cum Joanne, Ste-
phano, Matthia, Barnaba,
Ignatio, Alexandre, Mar-
cellino, Petro, Felicitate,
Perpetua, Agatha, Lucia,
Agnete, Csecilia, Anasta-
sia, et omnibus Sanctis
tuis : intra quorum nos
consortium, non sestima-
tor raeriti, sed venise,
qusesumus, largitor ad-
mitte. Per Christum Do-
minum nostrum.
Per quern haec omnia,
Domino, semper bona cre-
as, sancti»J<ficas, vivi^J«fi-
cas, bene»J*dicis, e^prses-
tas nobis.
vouchsafe to grant some
part and fellowsliip with
thy holy apostles and
martyrs ; with John, Ste-
plien, Matthias, Barna-
bas, Ignatius, Alexander,
Marcellinus, Peter, Feli-
citas, Perpetua, Agatha,
Lucy, Agnes, Cecily, An-
astasia, and with all thy
Saints : into whose com-
pany we beseech thee to
admit us, not consider-
ing our merit, but freely
pardoning our offences.
Through Christ our Lord.
By whom, Lord, thou
dost always create, sanc-
tify, ►!« quicken, ►!« bless,
►I* and give us all these
good things.
Jle uncovers the chalie, and mahes a rjenujlexlon ; then tak-
ing the Host in his right hand, and holding the chalice in
fds left, he signs the sign of the Cross three times across tlu
chalice, saying :
Per ip^sum, et cum Through him, ►J* and
ip»I«o, et in ip»J«so, est with him, »J« and in hira,
tibi Deo Patri »J« omnipo- ►!•* is to thee, God the
tenti, in unitate Spiritus Father almighty, in the
Sancti, omnis honor et unity of the Holy Ghost,
gloria. all honor and glory.
CANON OF THE MASS.
911
f7owWn(7 the chalice, he kneeh down ; and rising again. A*
»ai/a:
V. Per omnia snecula V. Forever and ev^r
sajculorum.
^' ^"^en. R. Amen.
Oremus.
Pifficeptis salutaribus
moniti, et divina institu-
tione formati, audemus
dicerc :
Pater noster, qui es in
coelis, sanctificetur nomen
tuum : adveniat regnum
tuum ; fiat voluntas tua
sicut in coelo, et in terra.
Panem nostrum quotidi-
arium da nobis hodie : et
(limitte nobis debita nos-
tra, sicut et nos dimitti-
mus debitoribus nostris.
Et ne nos inducas in
tentationem.
^' Sed libera nos a
malo.
S. Amen.
Let us pray.
Instructed by thy sav-
ing precepts, and follow-
ing thy divine institution,
we presume to say :
Our Father, who art
in heaven, hallowed be
thy name : thy kingdom
come; thy will be done
on earth as it is in heav-
en. Give us this day our
daily bread : and forgive
us our trespasses, as we
forgive them that trespass
against us. And lead us
not into temptation.
i?. But deliver us from
evil.
P. Amen.
Pater Noster. goes to the right hand of the Priest, ihcre
he awaits he approach of the Subdeacon, fro^n whon^^Z
Xllq ^"''^' ""^''^ ^' ^"'^ '"^^ '^' haJs^the
He takes the paten between his fx.st and second finger, aiul
sajs :
Libera nos, quaesumus, Deliver us, we beseech
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CANON or THE MASS.
1
Domine, ab omnibus ma-
ils, praeteritis, proesenti-
bus, et futuris ', et inter-
cedente beata ct gloriosa
semper Virgine Dei Geni-
trico Maria, cum beatis
Apostolis tuis Petro et
Paulo, atque Andrea, et
omnibus Sanctis, da pro-
pitius pacem in diebus
nostris : ut ope niiscri-
cordiae tuae adjuti, et a
peccato sinius semper li-
beri, et ab omni pertur-
batione securi.
thee, Lord, from all
evils, past, present, and
to come : and by the in-
tercession of the blessed
and glorious Mary ever
Virgin, Mother of God,
together with thy blessed
Apootles Peter and Paul,
and Andrew, and all the
Saints [makirif/ the dnn of
the Cross on himself with
the paten, he kisses it, and
says\ mercifully grant
peace in our days : that
by the assistance of thy
mercy we may be always
free from sin, and secure
from all disturbance.
He slides the paten under the Host, uncovers the chalice, and
makes a genuflection ; then, risivg, he takes the Host, breaks
it in the middle over the chalice, sailing :
Per eundem Dominum Th 'ough the same Je-
nostrum Jesum Christum sus Christ thy Son our
Filium tuum. Lord.
He puts the part which is in his right hand upon the paten,
breaks a particle from the other part in his left hajid,
saying :
Qui tecum vivit et reg- "Who with* thee in the
nat in unitate Spiritus unity of the Holy Ghost
Sancti Deus. liveth and reigneth God.
Ue places the half in his left hand on tJie paten, and holding
tne particle unich he broke off in his right hand, and iris
chalice in his left, he sai/s :
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313
V Per crania saBcula V. World without end.
saeculorum.
^- ^™en. R. Amen.
He then says ;
V. Pax ^.j Doniini sit V. May the peace A
•J* semper vobis^cflra. of the Lord be ^^ always
with 4, you.
K. lit cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit
He puts a particle of the Host into the chalice, saying:
Haec commixtio et con- May this mixture and
secratio corporis et san- consecration of the body
guinis Dommi nostri Jesu and blood of our Lord
thristi hat accipientibus Jesus Christ be to us that
nobis in vitam aBternam. receive it effectual to
^"'^"- eternal life. Amen.
He covers the chalice makes a genuflection, and then bowing
down and strikmg his breast three times, he says:^
Agnus Dei, qui tollis Lamb of God, who
peccata mundi, miserere takest away the sins of
"^^''- the world, have mercy
upon us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis Lamb of God, who
peccata mundi, miserere takest away the sins of
"^^^^- the world, have mercy
upon us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis Lamb of God, who
peccata mundi, dona no- takest away the sins of
^'^ P^^^«^- the world, grant us thy
peace.
hi ™.\?mt.tVM,r.'b,s„r''''"'' "■"""" "°"''°°" """"e '^
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CANON OF THE MASS.
In Afasscs for the Dead, he sat/a twice, Give them rest; and
lantli/, (Hivo them eternal rest. i>tanding in an inclined
jnmtion, with his handu joined and reativg on the Altar,
and his n/cs revert ntly Jixed upon the sacred J lost, he says:
Domine Jesu Christe, Lord Jesus Christ, who
qui dixisli Apostolis tuis, suidst to thy Apostles,
PMcem reliiujuo vohis, pa- Peact 1 leave with jou
ccin menin do vobis ; ne my peace I give untc
respicins peccata mea, sed you ; regard not my sins,
fidem EcelesitE tunu; eam- but the faith of thy
(jue secundum volunta- Church ; and vouchsafe
tern tuaiu pacificare et to it that peace and unity
coadunare digneris : qui which is agreeable to thy
vivis et regnas Deus, per will : who livest and
omnia soccula sa3culorum. reignest God forever and
Amen. ever. Amen.
The preceding prayer is omitted in Masses for tlie Dead.
[At High Mass, the Deacon kisses the A /tar at the same time
tiith the celebrating Priest, bg whom he is saluted with the
kiss of peace with these words :
V. Pax tecum. V. Peace be with thee.
To which the Dvacon anstoers :
R. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit.
And then salutes in like manner the Subdeacon, who coiv
veys the kissof veace to those amongst tlie Clergy who may
be assisting at Mass.'\
Domine Jesu Christe, Lord Jesus Christ,
Fili Dei vivi, qui ex vo- Son of the living God,
lunlate Patris, co-ope- who, according to the
ranto Spiritu Sancto, per will of the Father,
mortem tuam mundum thiough the co-operation
viviticMsti ; libera me j)er of the Holy Ghost, hast
hoc sacrc sanctum corpus by thy death given life
\
CANON OF THE MASS.
316
et sanguinem tuum ab
omnibus iniquitatibus
meis, et universis niulis :
et fac me tuis semper in-
ha3rere mandatis, et a te
nunquam separari per-
mittas : qui cum eodem
Deo Patre et Spiritu
Sancto vivis et regnas
Deus in saecula saecuio-
rum. Amen.
Perceptio corporis tui,
Domiiie Jesu Clinste,
quod ego indignus sume-
re prcBsumo, non mihi
proveniat in judicium et
condemnationem ; sed
pro tua pietate prosit mi-
hi ad tutamentum men-
tis et corporis, et ad me-
delam percipiendam. Qui
vivis et regnas cum Deo
Patre, in unitate Spiritus
. Sancti, Deus per om-
nia soBcula soeculorum.
Amen.
to the world ; deliver me
by this thy most sacred
body and blood from all
my iniquities and from
all evils ; and make me
always adhere to th)'
comm-^ndments, and nev-
er suffer me to be sepa-
rated from thee ; who
with the same God the
Father and Holy Ghost
livest and reignest God
forever and ever. Amen.
Let not the participa-
tion of thy body, O Lord
Jesus Christ, which I,
all unworthy, presume to
receive, turn to my judg-
ment and condemnation ;
but through thy good-
ness, may it be to me a
safeguard and remedy,
both of soul and body.
Who with God the Fa-
ther, in the unity of the
Holy Ghost, livest and
reignest God forever and
ever. Amen.
Making a genuflection, ami taking the Host in his hands, '
the J'riest says :
Panem coelestem acci- I will take the bread
piam, et nomen Domini of heaven, and call uoou
invocabo. the name of the Lord!
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CANON OF THE MASS.
Striki Iff his breast i7i humility and devotion, he saya thrici^
the Acolyth ringing the bell each time :
Domine, non sum dig- Lord, I am not worthy
nus ut intres sub tectum that thou shouldst enter
meum; sed tantum die under my roof; say but
verbo, et sanabitur aniiaa the word, and my soul
raea. shall be healed.
Taking reverently both parts of the sacred Host in his right
hand, and making the sign of the Gross with it upon him-
self, he says the following prayer :
Corpus Domini nostri May tlie body of our
Jesu Christi custodiat Lord Jesus Christ pre-
an'iriam meam in vitam serve my soul to life ever-
SBternam. Amen. lasting. Amen.
Jle then receives both halves of the Host, joins his hands, and
remains a short time in meditation on the most holy Sa-
crament. Then he uncovers the chalice, gathers upon the
paten the smallest atoms of the Host which may remain on
tne corporal, puts them into the chalice, saying :
Quid retribuam D.omi- What shall I render to
110 pro omnibus quae re- the Lord for all he hath
tribuit mihi ? Calicem rendered unto me ? I will
salutaris accipiam, et no- take the chalice of salva-
men Domini invocabo. tion, and call upon the
A Prayer when the Priest receives.
O sacred banquet, in which Christ is received, the
memory of his passion is renewed, the mind is filled
wi ^ grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we may so reverence the
Bacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may
ever find in ourselves the fruits of thy redemptioa
Amen.
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Laudans invocabo Domi- name of the Lord,
num, et ab inimicis meis Praising I will call upon
^'^1^"« e^'o- the Lord, and I shall be
saved from my enemies.
He takes the chalice in his right hand, aiid making the sign
oj the Cross with it on himnelf, he says :
Sannruis Domini nostri The blood of our Lord
Jesu Christi custodiat Jesus Christ preserve my
arnmam meam in vitam soul to everlastincr hfe.
ffiternam. Amen. Amen. ^
Then he receives all the Blood, together with the particles in it.
After wliich he commuiiicatea all who are to communicate (ifthere
be any).
Prayer for those who are not to Communicate.
my good God, and sweet Saviour Jesus, who art
present here for my sake, and givest thyself to me for
daily food, and for the supply of all my necessities, since
Without thee, who art the true food of my soul I can-
not live ; 1 humbly beseech thee to refresh me spirituallv
and make me partaker of that grace which they expe-
rience who devoutly receive thee. O good Jesus de-
spise me not, but vouchsafe to visit thy servant, and bv
thy pee to work and perfect all tiie effects and virtues
ot thy holy sacrament in me, to thy honor, O my God
and the eternal salvation of my soul. Amen. *
m ^""f fr^^^f'^'h ^^"^^^^y »^^ ' ^of^y of Christ, save me r
J oud of Christ, inebriate me; Water out of the side of
thrist, wash me ; Passion of Christ, strengthen me O
good Jesus, hear me, hide me within thy wounds; suffer
me not to be separated from thee ; defend me from the
mahgnant enemy ; at the hour of my death call me, and
. — ~ ■■ ^fVLT mcc, iiiiii wiiix tiiy
praise thee for all eternity. Amen.
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thy Saints J may
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Those who are to communicate go up to the Sanctuary at th
Domine, non sum dignus, when the bdl rings : the Acolyth
spreads a cloth before them, and says the Confiteor.
21i€n the Priest turns to the communicants, and pronouTicea
a general absolution in these words :
Miscreatur vestri omni- May almighty God
potens Deus, et dimissis have mercy on you, for-
peccatis vestris, perducat give you your sins, and
vos ad vitam eeternam. bring you to life everlast-
ing-
B. Amen.
P. May the almighty
and merciful Lord give
M. Amen.
S. Indulgentiam, ab-
solutionem, et reraissio
nem peccatorum vestro- you pardon, absolution,
rum tr;buat\ obis umnipo- ^nd remi&sion of youi
tens et misericors Domi- sins.
nus.
M. Amen.
B. Amen.
Elevating a particle of the blessed Sacrament, and turning
towards the people, he says :
Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce Behold the Lamb of
nui toUit peccata mundi. God, behold him who
taketh away the sins of
the world.
And then repeats three times, Domine, non sura dignus.
Descending the steps of the Altar to the communicants, he
administers the Holy Communion, saying to each :
Corpus Domini nostri May the body of our
Jesu Christi custodiat Lord Jesus Christ pre-
a.-nimam tuam in vitam serve thy soul to life ever-
ceternam. Amen. lasting. Amen.
CANOK OF THE MASS.
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Here the Acolyth ponra a Utile wine into the chalice, and the
Frieat takes the first abhition.
Quod ore sumpsimus, Grant, Lord, that what
Domine, pura mente ca- we have taken with our
piamus ; et de munere mouth, we may receive
temporali fiat nobis reme- with a pure mind* and
dium sempiternura. of a temporal gift may it
become to us an eternal
remedy.
Here the Acolyth pours wine
and he takes the
Corpus tuum, Domine,
quod sumpsi, et sanguis
qufm pota'-i, adhae-eat
visceribus meis : et pr£e-
sta, ut in me non rema-
neat scelerum macula,
quern pura et sancta re-
fecerunt sacramenta. Qui
vivis et regnas in saecula
saBculorum. Amen.
and water over his fingci%,
second ablution.
May thy body, Lord,
which I have received,
and thy blood which I
have drunk, cleave to my
bowels; and grant that
no stain of sin may re-
main in me, who have
been refreshed with pure
and holy sacraments.
Who livest, <fec. Amen.
Prayer during the ablution.
Grant us, O Lord, a part in the frnits of thy death
and passion, the sncred memorv of which we have com-
memonited in this our saerifiee and communion. I
adore thy goodness, O gracious Lord, for thy inestima-
ble hivor in admitting me to be present this day at that
holy sacntice where thou ar* both Priest and Victim.
Uh, make me always sensible of so great a blessing, and
Ifit not my un vorthiness put a bur to thv mercy and
goodness. ' •'
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CANOM OF THE MASS.
2'hen he mpes hia mouth and the chalice, which he covert ;
and having folded the corporal, places it on. the altar, as at
Jirat ; he then goes to the book, and reads the Communion
:ffov tDe Communion.
One thing I have asked 'of the Lord, this will I seek
after ; thjit I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the
djiys of my life.
Taste and see that the Lord is sweet : blessed is the
man that hopetii in him.
(For a SairU's Day.) Blessed is that m^rvant whom
hia Lord when he cometh shall find watching.
If any man will come after me, let him deny himself,
and take up his cross, and follow me.
Then he turns to the people, and says :
V. Dominus vobiscum. V. The Lord be with
you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit.
Then he reads the Post-Communions ; at the end of the frit
and last of which the Acolyth answers, Amen.
JFor ^ostcCommunfoni
Pour forth upon us, O Lord, the spirit of thy love,
that, by thy mercy, thou mayst make those of one
mind whom thou hast fed with one celestial food.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth
with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, «fcc.
Graciously hear the prayers of thy family, O almighty
God; and grant that these sacred mysteries which we
nave received from thee, may by thy grace be preserved
incorrupt within us. Through our Lord, &c.
CAROK OF THE MASS.
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myHttrieH,U Lord,in the commemoratiou of the bleasea
Murv ever Virtm, N., uud ull thy SaintB; gruil we be-
seech thee, hut what vve celebrate in time, vve m Iv ob-
tuin in the joyn of eternity. Through our Lord &c?
Aftenoard, fte turm again towards the people, and mys :
V. Dominusvobiscura. V. The Lord be with
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Ite missa est ; vel Bene-
dicamus Domino.
R. Deo Gratias.
you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Go, the Mass is ended ;
or [when the Gloria in ex-
celsis has been omitted],
Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
In Masses for the Dead.
V. R^quicscantinpace. V. May tliey rest m
peace.
R. Amen.
R. Amen.
[At HtffhMass, Ite missa est is chanted by the Deacon.}
Bowing dovm before the
Placeattibi, sanctaTri-
nitas, obsequium servitu-
tis meae ; et praesta, ut
sacrificium quod oculis
tuae Majestatis indignus
3btu]i, tibi sit acceptabile,
mihique, et omnibus pro
quibus ijlud obtuli, ait.
le miscrante, propitiabile.
Altar, the Priest says:
holy Trinity, let tlie
performance of my horn-
age be pleasing to thee ;
and grant that the sacri-
fice which I, unworthy,
have offered up in the
sight of thy Majesty,
may hp
thee, an'l through thy
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Per Christum Dominum mercy be a propitiation
nostrum. Amen. for me, and all those for
whom I have offered it.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
7'hen he kisses the Altar, raising his eyes, — and extending,
raising, and joining his hands, — ue bows his Iiead, and
says :
Benedicat vos omnipo- May almighty God, the
tens Deus, Pater, et Fi- Father, Son, ►> and Holy
lius, "}» et Spiritus Sane- Ghost, bless you. Amen,
ti^s. Amen.
At the word Deus, he turns towards the people, and makes
tlie sign of the Gross on them. Then turning to the Gos-
pel side of the Altar, he says :
V. Dominus vobiscum. V. The Lord be with
you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit.
The Benediction is omitted in Masses for the Dead.
He then traces the sign of the Cross, first upon the Altar,
and then upon his forehead, lips, and heart, arid begins
the Gospel according to St. John, saying :
S. Initium sancti E- P. The beginning of
vangelii secundum Joan- the holy Gospel according
riem. to St. John.
At the last Gospel.
O Eternal Word, speak to my soul, which adores thee
in profound silence ; thou who art the great Creator of
all things, abandon not, I beseech thee, thy own crea-
ture : be thou my life, my light, and my all.
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M. Gloria tibi, Do- Ji. Glory be to thee,
mine. Q Lord.
In principio erat Ver-
bum, et Verbum erat
apud Deum ; et Deiis
erat Verbum : hoc erat
in principio apud Deum.
Omnia per ipsum facta
sunt, et sine ipso factum
est nihil quod factum est :
in ipso vita erat, et vita
erat lux hominum ; et lux
in tenebris lucet, et tene-
brse earn non comprehen-
derunt.
Fuit homo missus a
Deo, cui nomen erat
Joannes. Hie venit in
testimonium, ut testimo-
nium perhiberet de lu-
mine, ut omnes crederent
In the beginning was
the Word, and the Word
was with God, and God
was the Word : the a.'imo
was in the beginning with
God. All diings were
made by him, and with-
out hini was made nothing
that was made : in hira
was life, and the life was
the light of men : and
the light shineth in dark-
ness, and the darkness did
not compn hend it. '
There was a man sent
from God, whose name
was John. This man
came for a witness, to
give testimony of the
light, that all men might
Light Eternal ! enlighten me as to this present life,
and m the life to come.
Reigii in me as in thine own inheritance; for thou, O
Lord, hast made me ; thou hast redeemed me. Mav I
be ever thine ! ^
1 have sinned too much against heaven, and before
thee, and am not worthy to be called thy son.
1 hou God Incarnate, have pity on my fniil and mortal
nesn, :ind erant it mnv onp Hnv oo<i \vh»t it .,a i
oelow. Amen.
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f>cr ilium. Nun cnit ille
ux : sed ut tostimonium
porliiluMet do lumiiie.
Jl)nit lux vera qua3 illuini-
nat oiniiem homiiiem
venicntcm in Imnc muii-
duin.
In mundo cr^t, et mun-
du3 per ipsuni factus est,
et muiuius eum non cog-
novit. In propria vciiit,
et sui cum non recepe-
runt. Quotquot auleni
recopcrunt t'.um, dedit els
potestatem lilios Dei licri :
his qui credunt in nomine
ejus, qui non ex sangui-
nibus, neque ex voluntate
carnis, neque ex volun-
tate viri, sed ex Deo nati
sunt. Et Vkuuum cauo
FACTUM KST [7//c fftnU-
fieUitur\, et habitavit in
nobis ; et vidimus glo-
riam ejus, gloriam quasi
Unigeniti a Patre, plenum
gratiaa et veritatis.
Jf. Deo Gratias.
bdlieve through him. He
was not the light, but
came to give testimony of
the lii;ht. He was the
true light which enlight-
eneth every man that
Cometh into this world.
He was in the world,
and the world was made
by him, and the world
knew him not. He came
unto his own, and his own
received him not. But as
many as received him, to
them he gave power to
become the sons of God :
to those that believe in
his name, who are born
not of blood, nor of the
will of the flesh, nor of
the will of man, but of
God. And the Word
WAS MADE FLESH [Here
the people kneel </om'w],
and dwelt among us ;
and we saw his glory, as
it were the glory of the
Only-begotten of the Fa-
ther, full of grace and
truth.
R. Thanks be to God.
When a feast falls on a Sunday, or other day which has a
nrnnpr f^nsnel nf »/.« OHUi, fhfi Qnsnel of the dav is read
iixsttad of the Gospel of iSi. John.
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Ulctfjob of ^caring iXtase for tl)e Sotile ot
Make your Intention.
God of all mercy, I come to offer thee the
blood of the Lamb witiiout spot for the souls which
tiiou lovest, and wliich sigh only after the blessed-
ness of seeing tliee and glorifying thee. Just as are
the punishments which thou inllictest upon us, open
to them this day the boundless treasure of the sat-
isfaction of thy divine Son ; and bestow upon them
in this holy sacrifice wherewithal to discharge the
debt which they still owe to thy sovereign justice.
[1/ you are iyitending to conununicate, and udsh to offer your
Communion for particular Souls, say
1 beseech thee, Lord, to applv the souls of
N. }s. the indulgences which 1 shall be able to
obtain by the communion I am about to make.]
Widlst the Priest is at the foot of the Altar.
We confess our sins, God ; and we acknowl-
edge that if thou hadst regard only to our iniquities,
no man could be justified in thy sight, and endure
the severity of thy countenance. Woe to us if thou
judgest us without mercy ! To appease thy justice,
we have recourse, after the example of thy saints,
to the unbloody sacrifice of Him who was pleased to
be nailed to the cross for us, and who never ceaseth
to make intei v^ession with thee in our behalf. For-
give us our sLs ; forgive also our brethren departed
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the Hins which they committed ayainst thee whilst
tlii-y iibodi; in this land of exiU\ Let thy mercy
pievail over thy justice, since thou haat promised
graciously to lu-ar those who show mercy, and hp
thou faithful to thy proinises.
The Introit.
lleipiiem, ceternam do- Eternal rest give unto
na eis, Domine ; et lux them, O Lord ; and let
perpetua luceat eis. Ps. perpetual light shine up-
04. Te decet iiymnus, on them. Ps. To tliee
Deus. in Sion ; et tibi is due the hymn, O God,
fedd'^ur votum in Jeru- in Sion ; and to thee sliall
Balem. Exaudi orationem the vow be paid in Jeru-
meam: ad te omnis caro salem. hear my prayer:
veniet. Requiem. to thee shall all tlesh
come. Eternal, (fee.
At the Kyrie.
Jesus, show thyself a God of mercy ; have
pity on the souls that groan in the place of suffering
and expiation.
The Collect.
Fiuelium Deus omnium God, the Creator and
Conditor et Redemptor, Redeemer of all the faith-
animabus faniulorum fa- ful, give to the souls of
mularumque tuarum re- thy servants departed the
niissionem cunctorum tri- remission ofall their sins ;
bue peccatorum ; ut in- that, through pious sup-
dulgentiam, quam semper plications, they may ob-
optliverunt, piis suppli-*tain the pardon which
cationibus consequaniur. they have always desirrd.
Qui vivis et rsgnas, <fec. Who livest and reignest;,
rOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED.
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Or say :
most gracious God, who art always ready to
luivo mercy and to spare, forget not, I beseech thee,
the souls of thy servants whom thou hast summoned
to thy judgment ; let thy holy angels conduct them
into the heavenly country : they have believed and
hoped in thee, let tliem not be disappointed in their
iiopc, but enter speedily into possession of that throne
of glory which thou hast prepared for thy elect.
At the Epistle
" Brethren, we will not have you ignorant con-
cerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrow-
ful even as others wlio have no hope. For if we
believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them
who have slept through Jesus, will God bring with
him. For this we say unto you in the word of the
Lord, that w(; who are alive, who remain unto the
coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them who
have slept. For the Lord himself shall come down
from heaven with commandment, and with the voice
of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God ; and
the dead who are in Christ shall rise first. Then
we who are alive, who are left, shall be taken up
together with them in the clouds to meet Christ,
into the air, and so shall we be always with the
Lord. Wherefore, comfort ye one another with
these words." 1 Thess. iv. 12-17.
Or say :
Lord, I believe that the souls of those who at
their departure out of this world have still to satisfy
thy sovereign justice, are relieved by the oblation
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of the holy sacrifice. What consolation is there in
this most blessed aoctrino ! I see therein the ac-
complislnnent of that declaration of thy word, that
thou wilt never forget the souls of thy servants;
therefore also wouldst thou have us come to the
Buccor of the faithful depiirted by prayers, and
ahns, and saciifices. Lord, I enter, with all my
heart, into thy merciful designs; and I come this
day to unite myself with the pious intentions of tlie
Church, by pmying for those whom thou didst
adopt at the baptismal. font, and hast given to us for
brethren.
The Gradual.
Requiem aeternam dona Eternal rest give unto
eis, Domine ; et lux per- them, Lord ; and let
petua luceat eis. V. 7^-. perpetual delight shme
111 In memoria ajtenui upon them. V. ihe juht
erit' Justus: ab audilioiie sliall be in everlasting le-
mala nou timebit. membrance : he shall not
be afraid for evil repoit.
r/w Tract.
Absolve, Domine, ani-
mas omnium fidelium de-
functorum ab omni vin-
culo delictorum. V. Et
gratia tua illis succur-
rente, mereantur evadere
judicium ultionis. V. Et
lucis ceternae bea'itudine
perfrui.
Release, Lord, the
souls of all the faithful
departed from the bonds
of their sins. V. And,
by the assistance of thy
grace, may they merit to
escape the sentence of
condemnation. V. And
p.vo^ ♦>>» V^liss of eternal
hght.
FOR THE FAITHIH DEPAiCTKli,
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The Sequence or Prose.
Dies irfE. See Hymns at end.
At the Goepel.
"At thiit time, Martha said to Josiis: Lord, \l
tliou hadst been here, my brother had not died*
But now, also, I know tliat whatsoever thou wilt
ask of God, God will (rive it thee. Jesus saith to
her : Thy brother shall rise again. Martha saith to
liiin : I know that he shall rise again in the resur-
rection at the last day. Jesus said to her : I am
the resurrection and the life; he that believeth
in me, although he \ U^ad, shall live. And every
one that liveth, and ' veth in me, shall not die
forever. Believest thou this ? She saith to him :
Yea, Lord, I have believed that thou art Christ,*
the Son of the living God, who art come into this
world." John xi. 21-28.
Or say :
Enlighten me, Lord, and teach me what I must
do, that I may not be confounded with those who
have shut their eyes to the light of thy Gospel.
Look down compassionately upon me, and vouch-
safe, most merciful Jesus, to pronounce that sen-
tence in my behalf: Thy sins are foryiven thee.
And let the faithful departed for whom I pray hear
those words of joy which thou utteredst on the
cross to the penitent thief: This day thou shalt be
with me in paradise. I know that I am not worthy
that thou shouldst hear me. We must pay that
wliich we owe to :ny justice. We must return tc
the dust from whence we came. We must be puri.
tied by tire before we can enjoy thv presence. But,
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Lord, thy mercies are greater than our sins; we
will say to thee wiln the Psalmist : My lots are in
thy hands ; deliver me out of the hands of my ene-
mies, and from tiu^m that persecute me. Make thy
face to shine upon thy servant ; save me in thy
morcy. Let me not be confounded, Lord, for I
have called upon thee.
The Oflfertory.
Domine Jesu Christe, Lord Jesus Christ, King
Rex glorioe, libera animas of glory, deliver the souls
omnium fidelium defunc- of all the faithful depart-
torum de poenis inferni, ed from the pains of hell,
ct de prcfundo lacu: h- and from the deep pit: de-
bera eas de ore leonis, ne liver them from the lion's
absorbeat eas tartarus, ne mouth, lest hell swallow
cadant in obscurum : sed them up, lest they fall in-
signifer sanctus Michael to darkness : and let the
reprasentet eas in lumen standard-bearer, St. Mi-
sanctum : * quam olim chael, bring them into the
AbrahjE promisisti, et se- holy light : * which thou
mini ejus. V. Hostias promisedst ofoldtoAbra-
et preces tibi, Domine, ham and to his seed. V.
laudis offerimus : tu sus- We offer thee, Lord,
cipe pro animabus illis, a sacrifice of praise and
quarum hodie memoriam prayers ; accept them in
facimus: fac eas, Domi- behalf of the souls we
ne, de morte transire ad
vitam. * Quam, &c.
commemorate this day ;
and make them pass,
Lord, from death to life.
* Which, &c.
At the Secreta.
i rlrtwn O iust, .Tud^rfi of the livinof and
the df-^d. I will go down in spi it to that dr«?ad
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FOR TrIE FAITHFUL DEPARTED.
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place whiire thy hand is heavy on thy children, the
lieirs of thy glory. There I will sigh and lament, I
will unite my prayers to the sacrifice of thy dear
Son, that thou mayest shorten their pains, and
change their sufferings into consolation, their hu-
miliation into glory. Lord, in the grief that op-
presses them, their soul cries unto thee. Have
mercy on me, for I acknowledge that I have sinned
In tliy sight. One thing have I asked of thee, this
will I seek after ; that I may dwell in thy house
forever, to behold the fair beauty of thy temple,
I believe verily to see thy face in the land of the
living
During the Preface.
It is just and reasonable, right and salutary, to
give thee thanks at all times and in all places, Father
almighty, eternal God, through Jesus Christ our
Lord ; through whom thou hast given us the hope
of a blessed resurrection, to the end that, if the
recollection of the sentence of death passed upon all
men comes to sadden us, the promise of immortality
may encourage and console our faith ; for to those
who are faithful to thee, Lord, to die is to lose a
mortal life to pass into a better, and when this their
earthly tabernacle is dissolved, they obtain one in
the heavens, which shall endure eternally. And
therefore, with all the heav^enly host, we sing a
hymn to thy glory, saying without ceasing : Holy,
holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth ; heaven and earth
are full of thy glory. Blessed is he that cometh in
the name of the Lord ; his blood cries aloud for
pardon, and its voice reacheth even to the throne of
mercy.
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During the Canon.
almighty God, whose providence exlindeth
over all thy creatures, for thou- art their Father,
cast an eye of pity on the souls that love thee, and
whose bitterest pain it is to be separated from thee.
Remember, my God, that they are the work of
thine hands, and tlie price of the sufferings, the
death, and the infinite merits, of thy divine Son,
Jesus. Wilt thou not relent towards them for his
name's sake ? We offer thee, in their behalf, the
precious blood which was shed for them on the
cross ; the powerful intercession o^ the blessed Vir-
gin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Peter, and St. Paul, and
all the Saints ; the humble supplications of thy
Church, and the prayers and meritorious works of
all the faithful. Having this confidence, we hope
all from thy mercy, ray God, for the souls which
were dear unto us, and which thou hast made it our
duty to love and succor. Let thy paternal tender-
ness disarm at length thy justice. Open to them
thy heart ; manifest to them thy glory ; show thy.
self to them as thou art, and let flow into their
souls that torrent of delights of which thou art the
everlasting source.
At the Elevation.
holy Victim, immolated for the salvation of
the world, listen favorably to our prayers. pre-
cious Blood of our Saviour, which wast shed to take
away our sins, sanctify us, and cry for mercy on
the souls of the fiiithful departed.
Continuance of the Canon.
Jesus, who didst go down into Limbo to deliv-
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333
er thence the souls of the patriarchs and prophets
who awaited thy coming, visit the souls of thy ser-
vants in their place of suffering. Moderate the
heat of the furnace in which they are tried with the
dew of thy grace. Thou hast said that thou wilt
consider as done unto thyself, the least good which
we shall do unto our brethren : I may hope, then,
that the relief which I shall procure for the souls
of the faithful will be as acceptable to thee as if I
had procured it for thyself. Cease from thy anger,
my God, through the intercession of Her who is
the comforter of the afflicted, and through the
prayers of all the heavenly host, who plead for the
blessedness of the souls in purgatory. Grant, I
beseech thee, eternal rest to these our brethren in
whose behalf we prostrate ourselves before thee.
At the Pater.
Jesus, thou at whose name every knee doth
bow in heaven, on earth, and under the earth ;
tliou who art the sovereign Judge of the living and
the dead, let thy name be hallowed by the deliver-
ance of the souls for whom we pray. Let the gate
of thy tabernacles be opened to them, and thy will
to save them be done this day. Grant that, after
having eaten the bread of affliction, they may be
nourished with the living bread, which is the frui-
tion of thyself. We beseech thee in thy mercy to
forgive the sins of our parents, friends, and benefac-
tors, , and the sins which we have caused them
to commit, that thou mayst not impute the guilt to
them in the rigor of thy justice. Preserve us from
those avensrinar flames, which, alas ! we have too
justly merited by the abuse of thy graces, our tepid-
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ity in thy senice, nnd our unfaithfulness in resiit*
ing temptation. Deliver us from sin, the greatest
of all evils. We know that it is a fearful thing to
fall into the hands of the living God.
At the Agnua Del
Jesus, how great is the love which led thee to
offer thyself, as a lamb to the sacrifice, for the ex-
piation of the sins of the world ! What to igue can
worthily extol, that charity which leads thee to be-
come surety for our debts, even after our death!
What ought not our gratitude to be for so great a
benefit !
Lamb of God, who, by thy death, didst over-
come the roaring lion that goeth about seeking
whom he may devour, have mercy on the faithful
departed.
Lamb without spot, who wast immolated to the
justice of thy divine Father, to the end that he
might forgive us our sins, have mercy on those who
have died united by love to thy sacred heart.
Lamb of God, wIk wast offered in sacrifice, that
thou mightest lead us out of this land of perdition to
the true land of promise ; thou who hast said : / am
the restirrection and the life ; he that believeth in me,
although he be dead, shall live, — give to the souls
of the faithful departed that life, the principle cf
which was imparted to them by the grace of the
holy sacraments ; bestow upon them the happiness
of which they have so often received the precious
pledge in thy heavenly banquet. I desire to have
part therein {spiritually), that I may obtain for
them, as much as in me lies, the society of thine
elect forevijr ; I offer, to thee in their behalf, and
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osppoially for N., nil the devotions and good works
which r mfiy be enabUnl to perform. Despise not
my humble prayer ; but be thou thyself my conso-
lation in my loss, and jrrant relief to those souls
which were so dear to me, and especially N.
Communion.
Let shine upon them, O Lord, thy eternal light,
that they may dwell forever with thy saints : grant
this favor to them, I beseech thee, (^od of mere v.
Post-Communion.
my God, who hast constituted prayer for the
souls in purgatory one of the most essential of our
duties, grant that I may find, in thy infinite merits
and charity, the pardon of all my past tepidity and
sloth. Let the remembrance of thy justice, which
keeps them fast bound in prison for faults which I
myself so commonly commit, excite in me a firm
resolution of entering on tJie way of penance to ex-
piate my sins, and cause me to walk with more cir-
cumspection, that I may not relapse into my for-
mer errors. I will no longer delay to do penance.
Henceforth I will labor thereat whilst there is yet
time. I will pray most humbly for the souls of the
faithful departed ; I will deprive myself even of al-
lowable pleasures and enjoyments, to quench the
flames in which they suflfer"; I will pour my alms
into the lap of the poor, to make interest in their
behalf. Bless these resolutions, my God, and
grant me grace to fulfil them.
Tlie Last Gospel.
"I know that my Redeemer liveth, and in the
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last day I shall rise out of the earth, and I shall
be clothed again with my skin, and in my flesh I
shall see my God, my Savioar ; my eyes shall be-
hold him ; this my hope is laid up in my bosom."
Job xix. 25-27.
" I will look towards the Lord, T will wait for
God my~Saviour ; my God will hear my voice. I
shall arise when I sit in darkness, tlio Lord is ray
light He will bring me forth into the light,
I shall behold his justice." Mich. vii. 7-9.
De Profundis (p. 601), Pater, ancf Ave. .
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lDex)otion0 for &las8.
Pragers before Ma&s
Receive, holy Trinity, one God, the holy sac-
rifice of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus
Christ, which I, thy unworthy servant, desire now
to offer unto thy divine Majesty by the hands of
this thy minister, with all the sacrifices which have
ever been or are to be offered unto thee, in union
with that most holy sacrifice offered by the same
our Lord at the last supper, and on the altar of the
cross. I oflfer it unto thee with the utmost affec-
tion of devotion, out of pure .love for thine infinite
goodness, and according to the most holy intention
of the same our Lord, and of our holy mother
nt t- .
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1. To the great and eternal gloiy and love of thy
divine Majesty.
2. In acknowledgment of thy sovereign excel-
lence and supreme dominion over us, and of our
subjection to thee, and dependence upon thee.
3. In perpetual commemoration of the oassion
and death of the same Christ our Lord. *
4. For the honor and increase of glory of the
blessed Virgin, and of all the saints triumphant.
5. In eternal thanksgiving for all thy benefits,
conferred upon the most sacred humanity of our
Lord, upon the blessed Virgin his mother, upon the
samts my patrons ; and for all the benefits hitherto
01- yet to be conferred upon all the blessed and
predestmatei, and upon me, the most unworthy of
all.
6. In satisfaction for my sins, and for the sins of
all the faithful, living or dead.
7. In particular, I offer it for the attainment of
these (N, N), or for this (N) grace or blessing, for
these (N, N) persons particularly recommended to
me, and for all for whom I am accustomed or bound
to pray ; that thou wouldst grant to the departed
rest, and to the living grace, to know, and love, and
glorify thee perfectly now in this life, and hereafter
blissfully in heaven. Accept and perfect this my
desire, and vouchsafe thy abundant grace and bless-
ing for its accomplishment.
Jesus, infinitely to be loved! who by the will
of the Father and the co-operation of the Holy
Ghost hast not only vouchsafed to give thvajf
once to us as our friend, food, sacrifice, ransom," and
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reward, but art also pleased daily to offer thyself
to us anew ; how great is thy bounty, love, and
mercy towards me who am so ungrateful ! how
great towa* Is thee is my ingijititude, dullness, and
wickedness, who for so many and great kindnesses
repay thee only with so many and great sins and
wickednesses ! I grieve for these, and for all the
sins of my whole life, simply because I have offend-
ed thef , who art infinitely good. I desire to amend
all, and to make satisfaction for all, according to
thy will. By thy tears, and sweat, and blood, and
by this holy sacrifice, 1 beseech thee to supply all
my defects, pardon me, and receive me to the kiss
of peace.
that I could assist at this most divine memo-
rial of thy passion, this monument of thy power,
wisdom, and goodness, this compendium of all thy
marvels, with that attention, devotion, and rever-
ence which the presence of thy Divine Majesty, the
company of so many angels assisting, and the mag-
nificence of so many mysteries as are here enacted,
require. \
1 desire to do this, mv God, with all the af-
fectiona of my heart, to thy supreme glory, love,
and good pleasure, in thanksgiving for all thy ben-
efits, and in satisfaction for all my sins, and the
sins of all the faithful, for (N, N), and for all the
living and dead, to obtain for all pardon, grace, and
glory.
And that I may worthily do this, give me, I be-
seech thee, abundant grace and blessing for thy
merits' sake, and the merits of thy Blessed Virgin
Mother, and of all the saints.
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MOST adorable Saviour, who, in the excess of
thy marvellous love, hast been pleased to dwell
with us in the sacrament ot the altar, I acknowL
edge thee therein as my sovereign Lord ; I jidore
thoe therein with the most profound humility; I
thank thee with all my heart for the infinite tender-
ness Av ith which tliou regardest me, notwithstand-
ing the outrages which I have committed against
thee, and I desire now to make all the reparation
in niy power for all the profanations arid )'l the
sacrileges which have ever been coi imitted. and
which shall ever be committed, againsi (his ai*ora-
ble sacrament. How can I express to i j^, O my
Jesus, the grief I feel at having appeared before
thee with so much irreverence, and at having ap-
proached thee with so little fervor ! For<ret, O
Lord, forget my iniquities, that thou mayst remem-
ber 'only thine own mercies. Accept my most
earnest desire that thou mayst be honored in the
sacrament of thy love. I desire, with all my heart,
to love thee therein, to bless, praise, and adore
thee, as perfectly as thou art loved, blessed, praised,
and adored by the saints and angels ; and I beseech
thee through thy adorable body and most precious
blood, before which I prostrate myself, to grant
that henceforth I may so devoutly adore thee there-
in, and so worthily receive thee, that, after ray
death; I may be admitted to glorify thee in the
company of the blessed throughout eternity.
Amen.
Look doT^n, O Lord, from thy sanctuar}^ and
from thy high habitation in the heavens, and be-
hold this most sacred host which the ^reat High
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tJJItfwcitiono foi* iUaoo.
PART I.
TUK rKKVAUATlON OF TnU OIFKIU'US IVY ACTS OF
HUMILITY, I'HAIJ'K, FAITH, KTC.
Prtuftr lU Ihf hf^'inniiii;^ of Mtsa, while tho Priest says
tilt' JvulicH mo, l)eu8, tji*c.
O Ai.MUJUTY Tiord of heaven and eartli. he
hold i. a vvretcheil sinner, presume to appear
before theo this day. to oiler np to thee, by tho
hands of our High Priest, Jesus Christ, thy
Son. the sacrifice of his body and blood, in
union witli tluit sacrifice which he otlered to
thee upon the cross : first, for thine own honor,
praise, adoration, and ffU>ry: secondly, in re-
membranee of bis death and passion: thiidl),
in thanksiriving tor all thy blessings besto\yed
on him and oi his -.vhole Church, whctuei
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if
iriiirnphmit, in Ikuivcm «»r rnilitjuit on ourlii,
niwl (^Hpccijilly Inr fliciNt? IkinIovvjmI on nu;. llitj
ni<»sl, \inwnriliy of nil : Inmlhly, lor ohtiiining
piinlon and rcMniHNioii of u|| niy .sinH, and of
llinsc of all olhrrs, wlicJhcr livin^r or (1(5jmI, for
vvlioiM I (Mi^dU to pray; and lastly, for ubfainin^'
all trniecs and hh^sHin^^s holh lor niyNcll' niid
lor Ihy vvlioUi ChnicJi. Oh! \m thou ph-asc.d
to assiHt nu) in Kuch nianfu-r hy thy ^ni(;(;,
that i niay Ix^havci tnysc^H this day as I ou^dit
to do in thy divinn pnrsrn(!(5, aiid'tlnit I may
s(> (ionunnnjonito the death and nassion of thy
Son, as to partako most plimtirnlly of tho I'ruitH
of it. Through the sanic! Jchus Clirist our
Lord. Amen.
At tint Coafitoor
O hkssed Trinity, one God, Father, «on,
and Holy Chost, prostrate in spirit helore thee,
I here conless, in the sight of the whole court
of li(;aven, and of all thy faithful, my itmumer-
uhlc treasons against thy divine Majesty I
have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned : 1 liavo
^rii(»vously ollended through the whole course
ol inv lite, in thought, word, and dead; and
therefore am unworthy to lift my eyr^s to heav-
en, or so n)uch as to name thy sacred narrjc :
how mucli more am I unworthy to af)pear
here in thy sanctuary, and to assist amonjr thy
ungels at these heaveidy mysteries, whicli re-
quire so much purity ; because Jesus Christ
himself is herq in person, both rriest and Vic-
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tim! But, O my God, thy mercies are above
all thy works, and thou wilt not despise a con-
trite and humble heart : and therefore I here
venture to come into thy temple, and with the
poor publican, strike my breast, and say, God,
be merciful to me a sinner. And I humbly
hope to find this mercy which I crave, through
that passion and death which are here cele-
brated. O Fountain of Mercy, grant .this
mercy to me and to all poor sinners. Amen.
Wlien the Priest ascends ilie steps of the Altar.
Take away from us our iniquities, we be-
seech thee, O Lord ; that we may be worthy
to enter with pure minds into the Holy ol
Holies. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
At the Introit.
Grant, O Lord, we may be truly prepared
for the offering this great sacrifice to thee this
day ; and because our sins alone can render
us displeasing to thee, therefore we cry aloud
to thee for mercy.
At the Kyrie eleison.
Either repeat with the Priest, or any :
Have mercy on me, O Lord, and forgive me
all my sins.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, have mercy
on mo.
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The Gloria in excelsis.
Repeat this with the Priest.
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Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace
to men of good will. We praise thee ; we
bicss thee; we adore thee; we glorify thee.
We give thee thanks for thy great glory, 6
Lard God, heavenly Kinc;, God the Father
almighty. O Lord Jesus Christ, the only-be
gotten Son : O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son
of the Father, who takest away the sins of the
world, have mercy on us : thou who takest
away the sins of the world, receive our prayers :
thou who sittest at the riffht hand of the
Father, have mercy on us. For thou only art
holy : thou only art the Lord : thou only, O
Jesu Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most
high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
At the Collects.
almighty and eternal God, we humbly
beseech thee mercifully to give ear to the
prayers here offered thee by thy servant in
the name of thy whole Church, and in behalf
of us thy people. Accept them, to the honor
of thy name, and the good of our souls ; and
grant to us all mercy, grace, and salvation,
Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
(Or, for a Saint's Day.)
Grant, we beseech thee, almighty God, that
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the examples of thy saints may circctuully move
lis to reform our fives, tliat wliiie wo celebrate
their festivals, wo may also imitate their ac-
tions. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
At the, Kpistlo.
Tliou hast vouchsafed, O Lord, to teach us
thy sacred truths by the prophets and apos-
ties: O grant that wo may so improve by
their doctrine and exauiples in tho love of thy
holy name, and of thy holy law, that we may
show forth by our lives whose disciples we
are ; that wc may no longer follow the corrupt
inclinutions of rfesh amrblood, but master all
our passions ; that wo may be ever directed
by thy light, and strengthened by thy grace, to
walk in tho way of thy commandments, and
to serve theo vvith clean hearts. Through
our Lord Jesus Christ.
At 'the Gradual.
How wonilerful, O Lord, is thy name,
through the whole earth! 1 will bless thee,
C> L(^rd, at all times; thy praise shall ever be
in my mouth, lie thou iny God and Protector
fc»rever : 1 will put my whole trust in thee ;
oh ! let me never he confounded.
At Ow Gospel.
IMayst thou be ever adored and praised,
Lor<i, who, not content to instruct and inform
us by thy prophets and apostles, hast even
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vouchsafed to speak to us b) thy only Son
our Saviour Jesus Christ, commanding us by
a voice from heaven to hear Him : giant us,
U merciful God, the grace to profit by his di-
vine and heavckiiy doctrine. All that is writ-
ten of thee, dread Jesus, in thy Gospel, is truth
itself: nothing but w^isdom in thy actions;
power and goodness in thy miracles ; light and
instruction in thy words. With thee, sacred
Uedeemer, are the words of eternal life : to
whom shall we go, but to thee. Eternal Foun-
tani ot Truth ? Give me, O God, grace to
practise what thou commandest, and com-
mand what thou pleasest.
At the Credo.
Say this with tht Priest.
I believe in one- God, the Father almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things
visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-be-
gotten Son of God, born of the Father before
all ages. God of God ; Light of Light ; true
God of true God ; begotten, not made ; con-
substantial with the Father, by whom all
things were made. Who for us men, and for
our salvation, came down from, heaven, and
was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Vir-
gni Mary: and vv/s made man. [Here the
people kneel down.] He was crucified also
lor us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was
imried. The third day he rose again accord-
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ing to the Scriptures ; and ascended into heav.
en, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father :
and he shall come again with glory to judge
both the living and the dead : of wnose kiiig-
dom there shall be no end.
And 1 beUeve in the Holy Ghost, the Lord
and life- giver, v^^ho proceedcth from the Father
and the Son : who together with the Fatlier
and the Son is edored and glorified ; vvho
spake by the pic^4sets And one holy Catholic
and Apostolic Cliurclv I coi fess one baptism
for the remission o'\ ,-ms. And I look for the
resurrection of the aead, and the life of the
world to come. Amen.
PART II.
THE PKEPARATION AND SANCTIFICATION OF THE BREAD
AND WINE FOR THE SACRIFICE.
During the Offertory of the Bread and the Wine.
Accept, O holy Father, almighty and eternal
God, this unspotted Host, which I, thy unwor-
thy servant, offer thee, my living and true
God, for my innumerable sins, offences, and
negligences, and for all here present, and for
all faithful Christians, living and dead; that
it may avail me and them to life everlasting.
Amen.
We offer thee, O Lord, the chalice of sal-
aL,,^ ,1^. -."..-.-T *>-.<
vatiou, ucSccCiiing i\ij jiCiiicncy, tiiat it iiiiijr
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ascend before thy divine Majesty, us a sweet
l^erfnm^ for our salvation, and for that of the
whole world.
Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit of humility
and a contrite heart : and grant that the sac-
rifjce which we offer this day in thy sight may
be pleasing to thee, O Lord God.
«»
Al the Lavabo.
Oh, what cleanness and purity of heart
ought we to bring with us to this great sacri-
heel but, alas, I am a poor unclean sinner.
Oh, wash me dear Lord, from all the stains
of sin in the blood of the Lamb, that I may
be worthy to be present at these heavenly
mysteries. -^
After the Lavabo, when fJie Priest bows down at the middle
of the Altar.
most holy and adorable Trinity, vouch-
safe to receive this our sacrifice in remem-
brance of our Saviour's passion, resurrection,
and glorious ascension : and grant that we
may die with him to our sins, rise with him to
a new life, and ascend with him to thee. Let
those saints, whose memory we celebrate on
earth remember us before thy throne in heav-
en, and obtain mercy for us, through the same
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A/i^Orfte, Fratres.
May the Lord receive this sacrifice from
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ihy hands, to the praise and glory of his own
name, for our benefit, and that oi all his holy
Church.
At the Secreta.
Mercifully hear our prayers, O Lord, and
graciously accept this pblation which we thy
servants make to thee ; and as we ofTer^t to
the honor of thy name, so may ii be to us
here a means of obtaining thy grace, and life
everlasting hereafter, through Jesus Christ
Amen.
(Or J for a Saint'' s Day.)
Sanctify, O Lord, we beseech thee, these
gifts which we otfer thee in this solemnity of
thy holy servant N, and so strengthen us by
thy grace, that both in piosperity and adver-
sity our ways may be ever directed to thy
honor, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
At the Sursum Corda.
V. Lift up your hearts.
R. We have them lifted up unto^he Lord.
V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
R, It is meet and just.
The Preface.
It- is truly meet and just, right and salutary,
that we should always, and in all places, give
thanks to thee, O holy Lord, Father almignty,
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eternal God. Through Christ our Lord •
hrough ^yhom the Angels praise thy Maiestv
the dominations adore, the Towers do ho&
m awe, the heavens, and the Virtues of the
heavens, and the blessed Seraph m do cele
brate wuh united joy. I„ union with whom
we beseech thee, that thou wouldst command
[Here the bell ]g ruag.]
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth
Heaven and earth are full of thy glory Ho
sanna m the highest. ^ ^ ^' ^'
me Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
PART III.
THE CANOIf OF THE MASS, OR MAIN ACTION OF THE
SACRIFICE.
Altte beginning of the Canon.
Most merciful Father, who hast given us
hy only Son to be our daily sacrifice^Tncline
protect, unite, and govern thy whole Church
n"Sre%T'''^ P°"^ ''^' 'hy bS 2
on nis present Hohness, on our BishoD anri afi
true professors of the Catholic faith. '^' ""
„/„:T5 '!•«?' 0.«««>-nal Father, with this thv
"'"""" '« ">e altar, this oblation of the body
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and blood of thy only - y- hy honor and
glory ; in remembrance ot my Saviour's pas-
sion, in thanksgivinr for all thy benefits, in
satisfaction for all my sins, and for the obtain-
ing of thy grace, whereby I may be enabled to
live virtuously and die happily. T ac^i „ thee
likewise to accept it, O God, for my parents
[if fl//oe], relatives, friends, and benefactors;
grant them all blessings, spiritual and temporal.
1 od'er it up aJso [name the particular intention
you offer it up for ; as for obtaining this mV-
tue, overcoming that vice ; for blessings, such
as health, *^cX Likewise for all that are in
misery ; for those I have in any way injured
either in word or deed ; for all my enemies ;
for all those for whom my prayers are desired,
especially N; for she conversion of all sinners,
and enlightening all that sit in darkness. Pour
forth thy blessings on all, according to th^'r
different necessities. Througii the merits ol
th} only Son our Lord.
When the Priest spreads Ms Hands over the Oblation.
[Here the bell 's again rang.]
Give ear, we beseech thee, to the prayers of
th) servant, who is here appointed to make
this oblation in our behalf; an^ ^ra^ t it may
be effectual for the obtaining of i )se bless-
ings which he asks for us.
Behold, O Lord, we all here present to thee
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iect union. Grant, O Lord, that they may be
made for us the true body and blood of thy
dear ?<on ; that being consecrated to thee by
this holy Victim, we may live in thy service.
and depart this life in thy grace.
At Oie Consecration.
Bow down your body and soul in solemn adorafim;
make an act offaMh in the rml prestvce of your Savirm/s
b,dy aiidhlooii, soul and divAnity, under the sacramental
veils Offer your whole self to him, and nuuh him to
his Father: he^ that your heart and soul maybe hamrilt
changed into him. ^^ *
At the Elovution of the Host.
[Here tJie bell is rung again.]
Most mlorablo h 4y, I adore thee with all
th Dowers or mj s . jl. Lord, who hast given
thytielt entir. to us, grant we may become
entirely thi' e. I Seli( ve, O Lord; help mv
unbelief. "^
Most merciful Sav. ir, be thou my pro-
tector; strengthen and defend me by thy
ht .venly grace, now, and especially at the
nour of my death, good Jesus. .Imen.
At the Elevation of the Chaln-e.
[Here eIho the bell is rung.]
Most adorable blood, that washr t away all
our sms, I adore tliee happy we, could we
return our lift>. and biood for thine, O blesse '
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Jesu«, do thou cleanse, sanctify, and pre.
serve our souls to eternal life. Live, Jesus,
in us, and may vi^e live in thee. Amen.
After the Elevation.
And now, O Lord, with grateful nearts we
call to mind the sacred mysteries of thy pas-
sion and death, ( r thy resurrection and ascen-
sion. Here is thy body that was broken;
here is thy blood that w^as shed for us; of
which these exterior signs are but the figures,
and yet in reality contain the substance.
Now we truly oiler thee, O Lord, that pure
and holy Victim which Miou hast been pleased
to give us ; of which all the other sacrifices
were but so many types and figures.
At the Memento /or the Dead.
1 offer thee again, O Lord, this holy sacrifice
of the body and blood of thy only Son, in be-
half of the faithful departed, and in particular
for the souls of [here name whom you chiefly
propose to pray for] my parents [ij rfea^/], rel-
atives, benefactors, neighbors, ^c. Likewise
of such as I have any ways injured, or been
the occasion of their sins ; of such as have
injured me, and been my enemies ; of such as
die in war, or have none to pray for them;
^c. To these, O Lord, and to all that rest in
Christ, grant, we beseech thee; a place of re-
freshment, light, and peace : through the same
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At the Nobis quoque Peccatoribus.
Vouchsafe to grant the same to us, pour and
miserable sinners : judge us not according to
our demerits; but through the infinite multi-
tude ol thy mercies, in which we hope, liberally
extend to us thy grace and pardon.
We ask it of thee, in the name of thy dear
Njn, who hveth and reigneth eternally with
thee and m that form of prayer which he him-
self huth taught us.
PART IV.
THE COMMUNION, OE SACRAMENTAL PART OF THE CAROJf.
At the Pater noater.
Our Father, (kc.
Deliver us from those evils which we labor
under at present; from past evils, which are
our manilold sins ; and from all the evils to
come which will be the just chastisement of
our offences, if our prayers, and those more
Dowertul ones of thy saints, who intercede for
us, intercept not thy justice, or excite not thy
bounty. -^
At the Pax Domini.
Thy body w^as broken, and thy blood shed
lor us : grant that the commemoration of this
holv mvstf»rA7 rrinv /-wKto.'n f^- .,_ _ _ .
^ — ^. — J ..^^^j wuLdiii luv uo peace; aiici
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that those who receive it nxiy find everlasting
rest.
At the Agnus Dei, say with the Priest :
Lamh of God, who takest away the sins of
the world, have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of
the world, have mercy upon us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of
the world, grant us thy peace. .
After the Agnus Dei.
In saying to thy apostles. Peace I leave with
you, my peace 1 give unto you; thou hast
promised, O Lord, to all thy Church, that peace
which the world cannot give ; peace with thee,
and peace with ourselves.
Let nothing, O Lord, ever interrupt this holy
peace; let nothing separate us from thee, to
whom we heartily desire to be united, through
the blessed sacrament of peace and reconcilia'
tion. Let this food of angels strengthen us iri
every Christian duty, so as never more to
yield under temptations, or fall into our com-
mon weaknesses.
[If you intend to communicate, say instead:
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the livii:^ God,
who, according to the will of the Father,
through the co-operation of the Holy Ghost,
hast by thy death given life to the woild ;
dehver me by this thy most sacred body and
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856
blood from all my iniquities and from all evils •
and make me always adhere to thy command-
ments and never suffer me to be separated
from thee ; who with tae same God the Father
and Holy Ghost iivest and reignest God for-
ever and ever. Amen.
Let not the participation of thy body, O
Lord Jesus Christ, which I, all unworthy pre-
same to receive turn to my judgment' and
condemnation ; but through thy mercy, may
It be to me a safeguard and remedy, both of
soul and body. Who with God the Father in
the unity of the Holy Ghost, Iivest and reign-
est God lorever and ever. Amen.]
At the Domine, non sura dignua [here the bell is runrrl
sa7j with the Priest three times, s/rikvng your breast: '
Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst
enter under my roof; say but the word, and
my soul shall be healed.
Such as do not interul to communicate sacramentalhL may
communicate spiritually, as follows :
Most loving Jesus, I adore thee with a •
lively faith, who art present in this sacrament
by virtue of thy infinite power, wisdom, and
goodness. All my hope is in thee. I love
thee, O Lord, with all my heart, who hast so
loved me ; and therefore I desire to receive
thee now spiritually ; come, therefore. O Lord,
to me in spirit, and heal my sinful soul. Feed
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me, for I am hungry ; strengthen me, for I
am weak ; enliv jn and sanctify me with thy
sacred body and blood ; deliver me from all
sin, and make me always obedient to thy com-
mands ; and let me never be separated from
thee, my Saviour, who, with the Father and
the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest one God,
forever and ever. Amen.
At the Communion.
Let it be now, O Lord, the eflect of thy
mercy, that we, who have been present at
this holy mystery, may find the benefit of it in
our souls.
PART V.
PUBLIC THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION.
At the Post-Communion.
We give thee thanks, O God, for thy mercy,
in admitting us to have a part in offering this
sacrifice to thy holy name : accept it now
to thy glory, and be ever mindful of our
weakness.
Most gracious God, Father of mercy, grant,
1 beseech thee, that this adorable sacrifice of
the blessed body and blood of thy Son, our
Lord Jesus Christ, may obtain for us at thy
hands, mercy, and the remission of all our sins.
Amen.,
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Conclvding Prayer.
1 return thee now most hearty inanks, O
my God, through Jesus Christ thy Son, that
thou hast been pleased to deliver him up to
death for us, and to give us his body and
Wood, both as a sacrament and a sacrifice, in
these holy . ; steries, at which thou hast per-
mitted me, a most unworthy sinner, to assist
this day May all heaven and earth bless and
praise thee ever, for all thy mercies. Pardon
me, U Lord, all the distractions and negli-
gences which I have been guilty of this day
in thy sight ; and let me not depart without
thy blessing. Behold, I desire from this mo-
ment to give up myself, and all that belongs
to me, into thy hands ; and I beg that all n 7
undertakings, all my thoughts, words, and ac-
tions, may henceforward tend to thy glory
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen.
Gospel of St. John.
In the beginning was the Word, and the
Word vas with God, and God was the Word :
the same was in the beginning with God. All
things were made by him, and without him
was made nothing that was made : in him was
.lift. a"id thp ''^f ^.r«^ 4.U- i.'-i >. r
-> ^ lu uitt iiie v^as uic iigru 01 men : and
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the light slmielh in darkness, and the darkness
did not comprehend it.
There was a man sent from God, whose
name was John. This man came for a wit-
ness, to give testimony of the hght, that all
men might believe through him. He was not
the light, but came to give testimony of the
light. He was the true light which enlighten-
eth every mj,»n that cometh into this world.
He was in the world, and the world was
made by him, and the world knew him not.
He came unto his own, and his own received
him not. But as many as received him, to
them lie gave power to become the sons oi
God : to those that believe in his name, who
are born not of blood, nor of the will of the
flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And
the Word was made flesh, and dw^elt among
us ; and we saw his glory, as it were tlije
glory of the only-begotten of the Father, full
of grace and truth.
Erasers after llTass.
Almighty everlasting God, we humbly beseech
thee graciously to look down from thy high and
holy place upon this congregation, and mercifully
hear and accept the prayers of thy Church. Of
thine infinite mercy be pleased to grant us pardon of
all oui sins, soun *«• iss of mind, health of body, and
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all tlie necessaries of life: ^rant also peace in our
(Ijiys freedom from tenipe.sls, and fruitful seasons
(inirjt also to our prayers the unity of tlie Catholic
Ui'*h, the extirpation of heresies, the destruction of
wicked counsels, the increase of orthodox reliirion
fci yor of love and piety, sincere devotion, patience!
and ong-sufh.,r.ng in allliction, and joy in hope',
l^inaliy, grant us all things needful for tlie welfare
ol our souls and bodies, but, above all, whatever
may promote the increase of thy £rlory. TIhoulWi
our Lord, tfec. " o j 5
I give thee all possible praise and thanks, Sov-
ereign Creator, that thou hast permitted me this
day to be present, and to assist at this holy sacri
hce. Receive, O Lord, my unworthy prayers, sup-
ply all my defects, pardon all my distractions arid
iiidevotions ; and grant that by 'the stren<rth and
vntue of those divine mysteries, I may go on cheer-
tully m the path of thy commandmen'ts, love and
service, amidst all the temptations, troubles 'and
dangers of my life's pilgrimage, till I shall one day
iiappily arrive at thy heavenly kingdom, where,
with the blessed angels and saints, 1 shall more
clearly contempk.te thee, more perfectly enjoy thee,
and more worthily celebrate thy iniirute goodness!
and mercy, with uninterrupted canticles of eternal
praise, admiration, and gratiiude.
Happy are they who dweP in Cay hou^e, Lord :
forever and ever they will praise thee.
Thou art worthy, Lord, to receive honor, glcry.
and power. _ - -/-
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Praise the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy is
everlasting.
Who shall relate the wonders of the Lord ? who
shall publ'sh his praises ?
^ divine Saviour of our souls, who hast gra-
ciously been pleased to leave us thy precious bodv
and blood in the most holy sacrament of the altar*:
we here adore thee with the most profound respect,
and return thee our most humble thanks for all the
graces which, by this mystery, thou hast communi-
cated to us. Thou art the great source of every
good gift : shower down then this day, we beseech
thee, thy benediction upon all who are here present,
and upon thy whole Church ; and, that nothing
may put a stop to the course of thy graces, take
from our hearts whatever is displeasing to thee;
pardon our sins, which for the love of thee we sin-
cerely detest : purify our hearts, and sanctify our
souls. Bless us, Jesus ! with a blessing like to
that with which thou didst bless thy disciples,
when leaving this earth thou didst ascend into heav-
en. Bless us with a blessing which may change
us, purify us, and unite us perfectly to thee : which
may fill us with thy spirit, and may be to us, even
in this life, an assured pledge of that benediction
which thou hast prepared for thy elect in thy heav-
enly kingdom. Amen.
God, of whose mercies there is no number, and
the treasure of whose goodness is infinite ; we hum-
bly thank thy most gracious Majesty for the favors
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ency that as thou grantest our requests when we
humbly ask thee so thou wilt not forsake us, but
dispose us for the rewards of the time to come:
through, (fee. Amen. _
^ Mctl)oh 0f Rearing iHass bji toati of
illebitation ;
WITH DEVOUT AFFECTIONS ON THE PASSION AND DEATH OF
OUtt LORD.
t rJr' Tl'r i'^' :'"*'^"'^ >^ ^^' P''^''t i- come
; ,n u "'-'J'^ ^^" ^""'^ '- Vv^'^ in ^vhich Christ hcsti-
luted the HacyJUe of the Ma.,, n: d c,ave hhnse/f IT us
all be our food OaphteU thou not to acknowl'dae arid
give htm' thanks for this excess of lave f "^
AFFECTIONS.
I acknowledge, O Lord Jesus, that having lov J ihlie
own, thou didst truly love them even uSto ihe end
John xiii. 1. •
For behold, thou hast prepared a table befors me.
against them that afflict me. Ps. xxii. 6.
I will offer also unto thee now the sacrifice of nr.-iise.
and will cull upon the name of the Lord. Ps. cxv. 7,
When the Priest is descending from the altar before v^.
mencinff the Mass. Consider Christ after Supper aoina
frmn Mount k^on {where the Supper had been held) to the
(garden of Gcthsnnane. And his disciples followed him
Luke xxn. 39. Avd wilt thou forsake thy God in hi
time of tcmpfafion and triaf f ^ ^ »« t ««
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AFFECTIONS.
In whatsoever place thou shalt be, O my Lord, there
will thy servant be. 2 Kings xv. 21.
It is good for me to adhere to my God, to put my
hope in the Lord God. Ps. Ixxii. 28.
Lord, I am ready to go with tliee both into prison and
to death. Luke xxii. 33.
At the Confession. Contemplate Christ praying in hit
aponi/fWhiiU his sweat became as drops of blood trickling
down upm the ground. Luko xxii. 44. 77tv sinn forced
out his blood; and wilt thou not grieve on account of thern f
AFFECTIONS.
Who will give water to my head, and a fountain of
tears to my eyes, and I will weep day and night. Jer.
Ly. L
Father, I have sinned against Heaven, and before
thee ; I am not now worthy to be called thy son. Luke
XV. 2L
God, be merciful to me, a sinner. Luke xviii. 13.
When tlie priest kisses the altar, and at the Introit. Con-
aider Judas betraying Christ mth a kiss. And art not
thou also a traitor, tvhile thou rejectest thy Saviour to em-
brace soine trijling pleasure f
AFFECTIONS.
Impute not to me, my Lord, the iniquity, nor remeia.
her tiie injuries of thy servant. 2 Kings xix. 19.
1 acknowledge my iniquity, and my sin is ever l>eio«
ine. Ps, 1. 4.
Ijord, have mercy upon me, have mercy upon me.
At the Kvrie eleison. Reflect on the threefold denial oj
Peter, wm did not repent until the Lord looked upon hiin.
Lake xxii. 61. IJow often art thou ashamed of thy Lord
Jesus, and denieat him before men I Whai wilt thou r«
pcnif
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AFfi'EClIONS.
1 have sinned, O Lord. 2 Kings xii. 13.
Cast me not away from thy presence. Ps. 1. 12.
Look upon me, and liave mercy upon me. Ps. xxlV,
16
At Vie Gloria. Tliink of the exultation of the Jews at tht
mocking and sufferings of Christ. And art not thou as
otie of them, if thou takest pleasure in toicked things i
AFFECTIONS.
What shall I answer ? or what shall I say ? God has
found out the iniquity of his servant. Gen. xliv. 16.
Convert us, O God our Saviour, and turn away thine
anger from us. Ps. Ixxxiv. 6.
i will be glad and rejoice in thee, O Lord. Ps. ix. 3.
) xviii. 13.
At the Collect^ Ejpistle, and Gradual. Think of all the ac-
cusations, mockeries, blows, and spittings which Christ
endured in tfie houses of Annas and Gaiaphas. John
xviii. 22. Christ was silent as a lamb before his shearers ;
but Itmo easily art thou made angry, and reproach st thin^
accusers !
AFFECTIONS.
Where is thy fortitude and thv patience ? Job iv. 6.
Thou art my patience, O Lord. Ps. Ixx. 5.
Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and a door
round about my lips. Incline not my heart to evil
worda. Pa. cxl. 4.
At the Gospel, which tJie priest reads, crossing over to the
other side of the altar. Meditate how Christ was hurried
from Gaiaphas to Pilate, qu^siioned concerning his teach-
ing, and rebuked. Luke xxiii. Dost thou value the pre-
cious doctrine of Jesus f Dost thou receive it carefully
thyself, and hand it on to others i
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AFFECTIONS.
Direct ray steps according to thy word, and let no
iniquity have dominion over me. Ps. cxviii. 133.
'I'hy word is a luni]) to my feet, and a light to mv
paths. Ps. cxviii. ^
I will teuch thy ways unto the wicked and sinners
•hall be converted unto thee. Ps. 1. 14.
Meditate upon Christ sent bif Pilate to Herod, and by him
sent back again to Pilate {when he obtained not. the nlgm
he expected to see), cloth td in a white garment, as a silly
pcPHon, not worthy of credit. Luko xxiii. A rt thou among
thane who, before they will believe, demand of Christ that
they may see a sign if Mark xii. 69.
AFFECTIONS.
Blessed are Ihey that have not seen, and have believed
John XX. 2y.
I do believe, Lord; h'cV^ my unbelief. Mark ix. 23
I live in the faith of Jf.c 8on of God, who loved me,
and delivered himse)! i ;r mx Gal. ii. 20.
At the Offertory. Meditai,: upon the resignation of Christ,
and Ins offering himself lo bmr all things for the glory of
hit. Father and the redemption of mankind. Pa. xxxix
Art thou prej,ared to endure adversity and affliction?
AFFECTIONS.
1 am prepared for scourges. Ps. xxxvii. 18.
I will take the chalice of salvation, and I will call upon
the n;ime of the Lord. P.s. exv. 4.
Confirm, O God, tliat which thou hast wrought in me.
P«. Ixvii. 29.
At the Lavabo. Reflect how Pilate sought to excuse himself
for Ins most wicked deed by washing his hands, but did not
escape the guilt itself Matt, xxvii. 24. Bow often dost
thou seek to conceal thy ,s ns, and to make excuses fur them /
iio doing, thou dost "ather increase than dbninish them.
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AFFECTIONS.
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of mmlar iruionstancy ? ^"""^ ^^ 6. Art thou g, Uy
AFFECTIONS.
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me, let liim deny himself, and take up his cross and fol
low me. Matt. xvi. 24.
AFFECTIONS.
Draw me: we will run after thee to the odor of thy
! ointments. Cant. i. 3.
God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our
Lord Jesus Christ. Gal. vi. 14.
Let us go forth therefore to him >vithout the camp,
bearing h\s reproach. Heb. xiii. 13.
At tlie Elevation of the Host. Meditate on Christ, nailed to
the cross by his hands and his feet, set forth as a spectacle
to the whole world. Mark xx. 25. Behold, wan, tjiy
Redeemer ! With what affection hast thou hitherto em-
braced him, who here, with extended arms, invites thee to
his embrace?
AFFECTIONS.
My beloved to me, and I to him. Cant. ii. 16.
Tell liira that I languish with love. Ibid. v. 8.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ ? Shall
tribulation, or distress, or danger? I am sure that
neither death, nor life, nor any other creature shall be
able to separate us from the love of God which is in
Christ Jesus our Lord. Rom. viii. 36.
At the Elevation of the Chalice. Eejlect how profusely
Christ poured forth his blood from his five sacred wounds
for the washing away of onr sins. Run to him, sinner,
that you may be cleansed, and draw waters with joy o\,t of
tlie Saviou/s fountains. Is. xii. 8.
AFFECTIONS.
Suffer me that I may lament my sorrow a little, be-
fore I go and return no more, to a land that is dark, and
ftftypred with the Bhadow of fleath. Job xx. 20.
Perhaps darkness shall cover me. Ps. cxxxviii. 11.
BY WAY OF MEDITATION.
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At th« Memento for the Dead. Jesus, enlighten those
who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Lake L
79.
At the Pater noster. Meditate upon the seven words of
Christ uttered bi/ him on the cross : 1. Christ prayed for
his enemies ; what dost thou do ? 2. The thief, repenting,
obtained hmven. Learn seriously to repent and dc pen-
ance, but delay it not, to the last. 3. Christ commends
his mother to John, arid John to his mother; to whom
canst thou better commend thyself? 4. Christ complains
that he is forsaken ; and dost thou expect consolation as
thy dxie ? 5. Christ thirsted for thy salvation ; and dost
thou turn away frmn it with loathing? 6. Christ an-
nounced that all his torments were finished: thus shall
all thy good and evil in this world be brought to a close.
1. Lastly, after the example of Christ, commend thy spirit
into the hands of thy fteavenly Father. Luke xxiii. 46.
AFFECTIONS.
And we also forgive our debtors. Matt. vi. 12.
Make me also to hear, This day thou shalt be with me
in Paradise. Luke xxiii. 43.
O Mary, behold thy Son ! John xix. 26.
Forsake me not, O Lord my God; go not thou far
from me. Ps. xxxvii. 22.
For thee my soul hath thirsted. Ps. Ixii.
Happy is he who hath finished his course, who hath
kept the faith. 2 Tim. iv. 7.
Into thy hands I commend my spirit. Luke xxiii. 46.
dt the Division of the Sacred Host. Reflect upon the sep-
aration cf Christ's soul frmn his bodi/. Matt, xxvii. 60.
It is apjwinted to all men once to die. Heb. ix 27.
AFFECTIONS.
Let my soul die the death of the just. Num. xxiii. 10.
Whether wo live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's
Rom. xiv. «.
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A METHOD OF HEARING MASS.
Blessed are the dead who die in the L?rd. Apoe.
ziv. 13.
At the Agnus Dei, when tl e priest strikes his breast. Her
Jlect how many of those viho saw Christ dying on tJie cross^
striking tliuir breasts, returned. Luke xxiii 48. And
dost not thou strike thy breast in token of true sorrow for
thy sinsf
AFFECTIONS.
Lord, I strike my breast with the publican, and say,
Be merciful to me a sinner. Luke xviii. 13.
And now, O Lord, think of me, and take not revenge
of my sins, neither remember my offences, nor those of
ray parents. Job iii. 3.
Let thy mercies speedily prevent us. Ps. xxviii. 8.
At the Communion of the Priest. Meditate upon the burial
of Christ. John xix. 41. He asks from thee thy heart
for a sepulchre.
AFFECTIONS.
My heart is ready^ O God, my heart is ready. Pa
Ivi. 10.
Arise, O Lord, into thy resting-place, thou and the ark
of thy holiness. Ps. cxxxi. 8.
My heart shall rejoice with thee. Prov. xxiii. 16.
At the last Collect, which th^ priest reads with a loud voice.
Meditate upon Chrises joyful and glorious resurrection.
Mark xvi. 6. Ye are dead, and your life is hid with
Christ in God. Colos. iil 8.
AFFECTIONS.
We look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ, who
will reform the body of our lowness, made like to the
body of his glory. Phil. iii. 20, 2^
When shall I come and appear before the face of
God? Ps. xli. 2.
I desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ. Phil
i. 23.
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At tJte Benediction. Meditate IiMn rh^io* ,,- j-
'^X't *«>p. t'ktf iTt2 zr^
ye called, tfiat ye may mlierit a blessing, l Pet. iiL 9.
AFFECTIONS.
P8^xrvii^9.^''''^' *^^ ^'''^^'' ^^ ^^^'^ ^^3^ inheritance.
^ May God our God bless us ; may God bless us. Ps.
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house O I ord •
they shall praise thee forever and ever^ Ps. kxxiii. 5 '
PRAYER AT THE CONCLUSION OF MASS.
Accept, O holy Trinity, this sacrifice of the body and
t vlvi e'Z^T^ • ^^"^ ^'"'^ "'"^^ ' have off'^^ o
tliydivhie Majesty m remembrance ofhis passion and
death ; and by his infir.ite merits, I beseech thee 'hat "ll
my defects and negligences may be supplied ^r he i«
the propitiation for our sins. Amen
^n excise 0f ^nion toiti, tlje Sacwir
^taxi of lestts buring illaes.
It u m tJ^holy Sacrifice of the Mass that Jesus Christ offers
Jnmselffor love of us, to the Divine Justice ; ill fuZ
JV am^^en. at this august Sacrifice, that we ought oho^r
h Sacred Heart Meditate on his mercies toward' ^l
for titZ"'^^'^'''^; ^'''^'''"^ '^ '^o^ «« ^-<^/* «-r J
CaWy. "' '•^ ^'" '^"' ^"*^ '^'■"^^^^ '^A^*^ o«
ifa^e yo?ir Intention.
I offer thee, O mv God. this aumj^t a.,n,.,-*,«p f^ i,^„^.
thy unspeakable Perfections, to thank th;;i;ral;th;
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graces which thou hast so often heaped upon mc, to ask
thy pardon for my numberless infidelities, and to obtain
of thee new favors.
O Jesus, grant me, I beseech thee, a constant atten-
tion, a profound reverence, a lively faith, and a tender
devotion during the adorable sacrifice: set me on fire
with the love of thee, that 1 may partake of the merits
which thou hast obtained for me at the price of thy
blood.
Whilst the Priest is at the foot of the Altar.
O divine Jesus, thou art the victim charged with all
the iniquities of the world ; thou didat weep for tliera
bitter tears ; thou didst expiate them by the most dread-
ful torments and by the most cruel of deaths. I come
to mingle my tears with thine ; I confess to thee, in the
presence of Mary ever Virgin and of all the Saints, that
I have sinned exceedir.gly ; that it is my ingratitude that
pierced thy heairt, and put thee to a cruel death. O God,
mv Saviour, through thy tears, through thy agony in the
G'lrden of Olives, through thy precious blood and the
wound in thy Sacred Heart, I beseech thee to pardon
me, and grant me the remission of all my sins.
At the Introit.
Let us adore the Heart of Jesus, which has loved us
so much ; let us prostrate ourselves before him, and be-
wail the sins of which we have been guilty. Grant us,
O Lord, a contrite and humble heart; let the homage of
our adorations be as acceptable to thee as if we offfered
thee thousands of victims.
At the Kyrie.
O Father of infinite mercy, have pity on thy children;
O Jesus, immolated for us, apply to us tiie merits of thy
precious blood ; O Holy Ghost, the Sanctifier, descend
Into our hearts, jiiid inuu.mc them Witi» tny lov6.
WITH THE SACRED HEAR T OF JESUS. 87J
M the Gloria in excelais.
End let U8 say w 1 i them : " Glorv to HnH; n*i i • I '
heaven." Ja,„,,,ty Fath^7ett^"e wttS
thee, we adore tlu^e, we irive thee thank« fAr tii \.
benefitH which thou ha.t In'vi.hed upon u '^i h^ufee "
he Hin8 of the world, have mercy on us; thou only art
holy, tiiou only art the Lord, who reim,eHt with t1 e
father and the Holy Ghoat in glory, aSdmerilst aU
our homage on earth. ^ meriitsi all
At the Collects.
O divine Jesus, inexhaustible fountain of all eood
Heart, that, having entered, by pious meditation, into
his august sanctuary of divine love, we may fix forever
here our hearts, as the place wherein are^ found tl^
treasure, he repose, and the happiness of holy souN
ivho hvest and reignest forever and ever. '
At the Epistle.
" He shall grow up as a tender plant before the Lord
n him, nor comeliness: aniT we have seen him, and
here was no sightliness, that we should be desirois of
^ro^^^aCdV"'•t^n^>j«^^ of mL^TZ o
Borrows, and acquainted with infirmity; and his look
wasns n were hidden and despised; thereupon we cs
teemed him not. Surely he hath borne our infirmitiet
and carrie^ our sorrowsj'and we have though hTmTs
It were a leper, and as one struck by God, and aEod
But he wa. wounded for our iniouilies h/«"^^^^^^
-rour sins- the chastisement 0/ our peace was up^n
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AM EXERCISE OF UNION
him, and by his bruises we are healed. All "ve like
sheep have ^one astray, every one hath turned asiae into
his own way : and the Lord hath laid on him the ini-
quity of us all. Ho was offered because it was his own
will, and he opened not his mouth : he shall be led as a
sheep to the slaughter, and shall be dumb as a lamb be-
fore his shearer, and he shall not open his mouth. He
was taken away from distress, and from judgment: who
shall declare his generation ? because he is cut off out
of the land of the living: for the wickedness of my
people have I struck him." (Is. liii. 2-8.) ■
At the Gradual.
Let the tears flow from our eyes, day and night, jis a
torrent; let our hearts be poured out like water before
the Lord : let us raise up our hands to him.
Heart of Jesus, pardon thy children ; let not thy her-
itage fall into reproach; save us, and we will never
cease to sing thy mercies.
At the Gospel.
O Lord Jesus, teach us what we ought to do to gain
eternal life.
« My little children, I give you a new commandment :
That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you
also love one another. By this shall all men know that
you arfi my disciples, if you have love one for another.
If you -love me, keep my commandments. And I will
ask the Father, and he shall give you the Spirit of truth,
whom the world knoweth not. J will not leave you or-
phans : I will come to you ; you shall know that I am
ai ni} Father, and you in me, and I in you. He that
keepeth my commandments, he it is that loveth me ,• and
he that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father, and I
will love him, and will open to him my heart. Abide in
me ; if any one abide not in me, he shall be cast forth
as a branch, and shill wither, and they shall cast him
into the tire, and he burneth. If you abide in me, and
my woid.s abide ji you, you shall ask whatever you will,
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disciple. /Httlewh'iltnfc\tt„°„",' '"'"""'""'
sha lament and weep, bu. .ife^wo' Id's l^^lo":'- Zt
I Will see you ao-ain nnH irm,. i i ,'"v*y"^t,e, out
yourjoyno^manatakeZmvou t '"J"^- ""d
8 lii have distress • hnt h..,V ^^j " ""^ "'"'''d yoa
whom thou hasi g" ^me 'hf. 'tt?„^'? '" % '»""«
also are. I Driv not h„» .1 u ^ .".'"y '"' ""e- "s we
of.heworteTha;'' orrhot^dt'tiethf'-r""'
evil. Fiithpr I will ♦!.„♦ u """"'"'*'' '^eep them from
.houhasf^:™'!"^ 'bitThLrthitTh"^" ^''"" '
■ny glory." (Compare John Affi-xvU.) ^ ""^ """
At the Credo.
ve.'led tr;iy''ch«Ch''%'tJi™t f '='' ')»- •>-' -
thyholy'r^Kfgior --'"""y -'"tain the Si' of
-4< </.« Offertory.
He^rf"'!!!' 7^ ^'"""^ "^^^ ^^^^ confidence to thy Sacred
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AN EXERCISE OF UNION
From the Offertory to the Preface.
Sin hath made us the eneniicH of our God, hut Jesus
Christ, by his death, huth reconciled ua witii iiia divine
Father. It ia in the Suored Heart tiiut thia reconciliii-
tion is accomplished. O my rouI, how Jeaus Ciiriat hath
loved us I At what a price lie hath redeemed ua! Not
with gold, nor with richea; but by the volunt4iry ahed-
ding of Ilia blood. He hath sacrificed himaelf for ua : let
ua then live only for him, let ua aiicritice ouraelvea to-
gether with him.
Thou wiliest, O Jesus, that I should bo a victim of
love> wholly consecrated to thy Divine Ileiirt : it is my
most ardent desire. Thy benelita are numberleaa; thou
hast broken the bonds of my servitude; thou hiist
adopted me for thy child ; thou haat admitted mo to thy
table; thou hast given me a place in thy Divine Heart;
and even yet, for all my continual prevarications, thou
prepareat me an everlasting blesaedneaa : how could I
ever forget ao many benefits ! I will publish thy mer-
ciea, and will never ceaae to love thee with all the fer-
vor of my heart. But, O my God, my heart ia not full
enough of love and fervor to be an offering worthy of
thee. What, then, shall I give thee? I will give Ihee
thy ^on. That Son, the most worthy object of tiiy
complacency, will supply my inability. O Lord, look
not on me, out on this divine offering.
At the Preface.
Lift up, O Lord, do thou thyself lift up my heart to
tnee. Take from it all unholy thoughts, all earthly
affections. Lift it wholly up to heaven, where thy Heart
is worthily adored, and to the altar, where it is about to
manifest itself to me. My life is but one continual sue-
cess-ion of thy mercies, let it be one continual succession
of thanksgivings ; and as thou art now about to renew
the greatest of all sacrifices, is it not meet that I should
burst forth in expressions of heartfelt gratitud(» ? Suffer
me, then, to join my feeble voice with the voices oi a!!
WITH THE SACKED HEART OF TESUS. 874
the heavenly spirits, and in union with them to huy in
a trunHport of joy and admiration : Holy, lioly, lioly io
the Heart of Jcsuh, the worthy object of the Divine com-
phiceney, and of the homage of heaven and earth The
whole earth Ih full of its glory and its mercy : lot mv
leart be full also of its love.
At the commencement of the Canon.
O God, infinitely holy, if my sins provoke thee, and
make me abominable in thy HJght, look upon thtt Lan.b
without spot, who is going to inunolate himself to take
away the sins of the world, and, beholding his merits
remember not my ingratitude. Remember only that I
have been graciously admitted into the Heart of thy
divnie Son, and am intimately united to it. This Heart
infinitely merciful, prayed for me on Calvary, and soon'
will it renew the wicrilice of itself for me.
O my God, would that I had all the sorrow which filled
the Heart of Jesus, the man of sorrows, when, wei«rhed
down under the heavy burden of my sins, and read^^ to
expiate them by cruel torments, he wept grievously in
the garden of Olives, and, all covered with a bloody
sweat, made for me an act of reparation to thy outni.red
majesty, imploring thy mercy with deep sighs and .n-oans '
I earnestly desire this perfect sorrow : I ask it of thee
with all my heart; I confess that I have sinned exceed-
ing y m clrending thee, and repaying th^ benefits only
with outrages and insults. There is i, i.ing I would
not do to expiate my innumerable sins, and I would
willingly shod my blood to satisfy thy justice.
But what do I behold upon the altar? Is it not that
noly victim which shall reconcile me to my God ? O
my soul, this bread will become the Body of the Son of
Ciod, and this wine his Blood, and this most marvellous
change will bo wrought by one only word. There
needed but one word to create this vast universe ; that
same word will this day work the greatest of all won-
ders, and will renew it even to the end of the world
iixary, iiiother of God, and all ye blessed spii-its who
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8urrf>und the throne of the Moat High, holy men mid
women, Huints of God, come yo and witness th'a niirncle
of love, which is the pledge of my salvation.
O my soul, enter into thyself; believe that Jesus
Christ is really present in the holy Kucharist. Yes, my
(lod, this is thy Body, this is thy Blond : thou sayest it';
I am silent before thee, I I elieve, I adore.
Frmn the Consecration to tfie Pater.
O Jesus, victim of thy love for me, touch my heart;
communicate to me at this moment all tJi« ardent atfi'c-
tioiis of the saints who have loved thee with the deepest
tenderness, and all thy burning adorations of the sera-
phim, whose blessed privilege it is always to beiiold
thee. Kindle in my heart the devouring lire that eon-
sumcs thine own, tliat, animated with thy spirit, I may
live a life altogether new. O my Saviour, thou standcHt
ever before thy Father, thou showest him the marks of
thy wounds and the opening in thy heart, thou ever livest
to make intercession for us. And dost thou not perform
the same ministry upon tliis.altiir? Occupied wholly
with my needs, thou layest them before thy Father, thou
presentest thy heart to him, to appease his anger and
obtain his grace for me. O divine Intercessor, I lay all
my petitions at thy feet ; vouchsafe to present them to
thy Father. I pray for the conversion of sinners, the
perseverance of the just, and the triumph of our holy
religion. O Jesus, who didst die for all men, bring back
to the fold of thy Church those who are separated from
it. Enlighten all infidels and heretics, bless the etibrts
of those who labor to convert them. Have pity on the
souls of the faithful departed ; remit to them their debts,
and grant them a place of refreshment, light, and peace.
1 beseech thee particularly to have compassion on N . . .
At the Pater.
O my Father, if it be permitted a guilty child to call
by so tender a name a God w'.iom he hath so often
offe^»ded, grant that 1 may ever labor for. tho glory of
WITH THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS. STT
tl.y lio?y name, that in all things I may do thy will, and
si^rh unceasm^My for thy heavenly kingdom. Feed me
wii. the breiid of heaven, with which thou feedest the
be oved children of thy Heart. Let the forgiveness
whicli thou grantedst to thy murderers be my model in
urfrivmiir those vv-ho hau- injured me; give mesunerioia,
)ot . Hpn-itual and teniporal, that love thee, and friends
that nerve thee taithfully ; and if ever I expose myself to
BUI, do thou deliver me from the danger, that [ may
never outnige thy Divine Heart. ^
At the Agnus Dei.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy on me. Give me the peace which the world
cannot give; peace with thee, by a true reconciliation
and a perfect submissKui to thy will ; peace with myself,
by the subjection of my passions ; peace with my neigh-
bor, by the umon of a sincere charity with all the chil-
dren of men Give peace to the world, by the extinction
01 wars and divisions.
At Communion.
{If you are intending to receive, say ;)
_ [3 there any love to be compared with thine, my Sa-
viour! It was on the cross that thou ofieredst thy sac
nhce,and it is in my heart that thoudcsirest to consum-
mate It. O my God, is it possible that thou choosest
or thy sepulchre a heart so wretched ! Alas, I am no-
thn.g but a sirmor ! Whence is it, Lord, that, for all my
unworthiness, thou desirest me to sit down at thy table ?
^l^ce bus it is, speak but the word, and my soul shall
be healed; say to me, as thou saidst to the woman that
r^r L''""''/' ^''-^uT' ""'^ forgiven." M.ke me to
bear the words which thou spokest to Zaccheus, " Make
nastoj for this day I must abide in thy house."
(If you are not intending to communicate.)
. my most loving Saviour, since 1 cannot h»va tl,.
cappmrjss of receiving thee this day, suffer me to gather
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AN EXERCISE OF UNION.
up the precious crumbs that full from thy tabic, and to
unite myself to thy Divine Heart by faith, hope, and
charity. I confesa I do not deHcrve the cliildren's bread ;
but I venture humbly to declare that, away from tlicc,
my soul is dried up with thirst, and my heart cast down
with faintnesa. Come, then, into me, O my divine Jesus !
come into my mind, to illuminate it with thy light; ccnre
into my heart, to enkindle in it the fire of thy lo 'c, and
to unite it so intimately with thy own, that it may he
no more I that live, but thou that liveat in me, ami
reignest in me forever.
Whilst tlic Priest is reading the Communion.
Learn of me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and
you shall find rest to your souls ; my yoke is sweet, and
Iny burden light.
During the Post- Communion.
Lord, we have had the happiness of being admitted
into the sanctuary of thy Divine Heart, give us grace
that we may abide therein forever; so that we may
obtain the happiness which thou hast prepared for thy
elect ; tJu-ough thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
At the Priest's Benediction.
O Heart of Jesus, I will not depart till thou hast
blessed me. Bleas me in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost ; and let thy blessing
descend upon all those for whom I ought to pray.
At the Last Gospel.
O eternal Word, who wast made man that thou
mightest make men tiie children of God, 1 thank thee
for tliis unspeakable grace. How great is the blessing
I enjoy, not only of bearing the name, but of being in-
deed the child of God. Grant, O my Jesus, that 1 may
preserve this blessed title, by faithfully imitating thy
si.j-.i....t IltMirt ''nH slmvviiui' ipvsp.lf ulwavfe filled with
love ♦br thy holy law. If i remam faithful, tliou assur
COLLECTS AND aOSPELS.
879
est me that I shall be co-heir with thee, and shall enfov
the happiness which then hast purchased for us w th hv
After Muss.
Ilow great will be my happiness, O Lord if hv n.
Bisting at this divine sacrifice I haU received a7 the
gnu.es which thou grantest to those who S t"
a nvely faith and a pure heart. Accept, I besefch thee^
t e reparation which I offer to thy divin'e majesty for aU
the sms of which I have been guilty b re tL Llv
altar I am going to occupy myfelf Un tl^rduHe^
in the world to which thy providence hath called me
Grant that I may have ever before my mind thy patien^^^^^
in adversities, thy obedience to Joseph and Ky Tnd
thy tender charity in bearing with all men. S ren^^'then
me against all temptations; preserve me from alf sin-
make me firm and immovable in the faith; in fine rans^
form me into thyself, O Jesus, so that thy Hearrand my
to may be united in one, both in time and in eterniTy!
erije Collects ^xC^ (Gospels for \\^t ^yxxdi^^m
ond ^olBbai}0 tijrougljont He JJear.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT.
The Prayer.
Stir up thy might, we beseech thee, O Lord' and
'^l^'f^^r^^-^^ r -ay'deserveVbe
bv'thvT r ^"'\tnreaiemng dangers of our sins, and
DV thy deliverance be saved : who livest, &c.
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COLLECTS AND GOSPELS
Tlie two following prayen ate added until Chruimas.
O G( d ! who didst please that thy Word should take
flesh, at the message of an Angel, in the womb of the
Blessed Virgin Mary : grant to thy suppliants, that we
who believe her to be truly the mother of God, may be
helped by her intercession.
For the Church.
We beseech thee, O Lord ! in thy clemency admit the
prayers of thy Church ; that all errors and adversities
being destroyed, she may serve thee with secure liberty :
through our Lord, &,c.
The Gospel. Luke xxi. 26-33.
At that time : Jesus said to his disciples : There shall
be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars :
and upon the earth distress of nations, by reason of the
confusion of the roaring of the sea ana of the wavetj,
men withering away for fear, and expectation of what
shall come upon the whole world. For the powers of
the heavens shall be moved, and then they shall see the
Son of Man coming in a cloud with great power and
majesty. But when these things begin to come to pass,
look up, and lift up your heads: because your redemp-
tion is at hand. And he spoke to them a similitude :
See the fig-tree and all the trees : when they now shoot
forth their fruit, you know the summer is nigh : so like-
wise when you see these things come to pass, know that
the kingdom of God is at hand. Amen, I say to you,
this generation shall not pass away till all things be ful-
filled. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words
shall not pass away.
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT.
The Prayer.
Stir up our hearts, O Lord ! to prepare the ways ot
thy only-begotten Son . that by his coming we may bo
worthy to serve thee with purified minds : who livest, &e.
FOR SUM DAYS AND HOLYDAIS.
381
The Gospel. Matt. xi. 2-10.
Wm Art fhrh/fh/"^/r "^ ^"« dineiples he said to
mm Art thou he that art to come, or look we for nnoth.
htl fnl i^«"\T'^"^g.^n«wer, said to them : Go and e
late to John what you luive heard and seen. The blind
«ee the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear
.cm. And blessed is he that shall not be seandali/ed
in me. And when they went their way, Jesus belmn lo
B^iy to the multitude, concerning John : What vven you
out into the desert to see? A reed shaken with ^the
vvind ? But what went you out to see ? A man c oth d
in soft garments Behold, they that are clothed in soft
oTto : m^ m the houses of kings. But what went you
ut to see? A prophet? Yea, I tell you, and more
han a prophet. For this is he of whom it'is wriZ
"Behold,! send my angel before thy f-xce, who shall'
prepare thy way before thee."
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT.
The Prayer.
We beseech thee, O Lord! incline thine ear to our
prayers ; and enlighten the darkness of our mind, bv the
grace of thy visitation : who livest, &c. ^
The Gospel. John i. 19-28.
A//ftai/iwe; The Jews sent from Jerusalem Priests
and Levites to John to ask him : Who art tho^ ? And
he confessed, and did not deny: and he conlessed • lam
no the Christ. And they asked him: What 'then^
ptpheU ^ind h ^"^ '^ T^ ^ ^"^ -^- a'' tiou a
piophet { And he answered : No. They said therefore
unto him: Who art thou, that we may give an answer
He'Sd. "llrth^ ''^ sayest'tlforonh^Tl
prophet Isaias. And theylhat 'w^rs;^ ^ ,3 21
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COLLECTS AND GOSPELS
Pharisees, and they asked and said to him : Why then
dost tliou baptize, if thou be not Christ, nor Elias, nor
the prophet ? John answered them, saying : I baptize
with water ; but there hath stood one in the midst of
you, whom you know not. The same is he that shall
come after me, who is preferred before me ; the latchet
of whose shoe I am not worthy to loose. These things
were done in Bethania beyond the Jordan, where John
was baptizing.
FOUKTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT.
Tlie Prayer.
Stir up thy might, we beseech thee, O Lord! and
come: and succor us with great power; that by the
help of thy grace, the indulgence of thy mercy may ac
celerate what our sins impede : who livest, &c.
The OosprJ. Luke iii. 1-6.
Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius
Caesar (Pontius Pihite being governor of Judea, and
Herod Tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother Te-
trareh of Iturea, and the country of Trachonitis, and
Lysanias Tetrarch of Abilina under the High Priests
Annas and Caiaphas) the word of the Lord came to John
the son of Zachary in the desert. And he came into all
liie country about the Jordan, preaching the baptism of
penance for the remission of sins, as it was written in
the book of the words of Isaias the prophet : " A voice
of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of
the Lord : make straight his paths, every valley shall be
filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low:
and the crooked shall be made straight: and the rough
ways plidn:" and all flesh shall see the salvation of
God.
CHRISTMAS DAY.
The Prayer.
Grant us, we beseech thee, O Almighty God ! that we
wiio ai'e niled with the new light of thy incarnato Woru,
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iSfj/^T ^""'^t i"u ''"' ""'^'^^ ^^^* Faith displays in our
minds; through the same, ttc. ^
7%e Coflpc/. Luke ii. 16-20.
At that time: The shepherds said one to another- Let
us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this woTd that
income to pans which the Lord has showed to us And
they came with haste; and they found Mary and Jo-
seph, and the infant lying in a manger. And seeing
they understood of the word that had been spoken t^o'
them concerning this child. And all that heard won!
dered: and .U those things that were told them by the
shepherds. But Mary kept all these words, ponder ng
them m her heart. And the shepherds returned, glor fv?
mg and praising God, for all the things they had heard
and seen, as it was told unto them. ^ ^ " "^''^^
SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS DAY.
The Prayer.
O Almighty and Eternal God ? direct our actions so
«8 to be pleasing to thee : that in the name of thy be-
who livest &c. ""^^ "*'''''" '"^ *^'""'* ^" ^""^ ^"'^* =
The Gospel. Luke ii. 33-40.
At thzt time: Joseph, and Mary the mother of Jesui.
were wondenng at those things which were spoken con-
cerning hira. And Simon blessed them, and said to
Miu-y his mother: Behold, this child is set for the fall,
and for the resurrection of many in Iswiel, and for a siffn
which shall be contradicted. And thy own soul a sword
Shall pierce, that out of many hearts thoughts may be
revealed. And there was one A^na a prophetess, the
daughter of Phanuel, of the trib?of Asar; she was far
advanced in veara, and h:id lived with her husband seven
years from her virginity. And she was a widow until
iZT'^ ""i'V^"' y*"^'^- who departed not from the
kmple, by fastnigs and prayers serving dav and niffht.
•-.ovv sne ill ihe same hour coming in, confessed to the
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liOrd ; and epoko of Him to all that looked for tht? re-
deinptlon of iHniel. And afier they had performed all
thiij^j-s according to the law of the Lord, they returned
uito Galilee, to tTieir city, Nazareth. And the child grew
and waxed strong, full of wisdom* and the grace of
God was in him.
THE CIRCUMCISION.
The Prayer.
O God I who by the fruitful vir^^finity of Blessed Mary,
nast bestowed on mankind the rewards of eternal salva-
tion : grant, we beseech thee, that wo may experience
her intercession for us, by whom we have been found
worthy to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus
Christ, &c.
The Oospel. Luke ii. 21.
At. that time : After eight days were accomplished that
the child should be circumcised : his name was called
JESUS, which was called by the Angel, before he was
conceived in the womb.
THE EPIPHANY.
7%ff Prayer.
O God ! who didst this day reveal thy only-begotten
Son to^he Gentiles by the guidance of a star: grant in
thy mercy, that we who already know thee by Faith, may
be brought to contemplate the beauty of thy Majesty :
through the same, «fcc.
The Gospel. Matt, il 1-12.
When Jesus, therefore, was born in Bethlehem of
Judea, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came
wise men from the East to Jerusalem. Saying, Where
IS he that is born Ring of the Jews ? For we have seen
his star in the East, and are come to adore him. Ajid
king Herod hearing this, was troubled, ami all Jerusalem
with him. And assembling together all the chief priests
and Scribes of the people, he inquired of them where
FOB SUHDAYS AND ROLVDAYB. 3$0
Pe'hem lYC^" F '"• ^-"^'^^^ ««^^ *« ^^ ' I" Beth.
Knf t^'r '^ '"I^"'? ^'^^ wise „ren,^enrd diligently
of them he time of the stnr which appeared to tS
and 8endm;,r ti.em into Bethlehem, s^d- Go and dm'
gentlv inquire after the child, and when vou have found
lura, brinir me word an-iin fi.,.f t i * louna
adore him WK^ T ^ST'Hn, that I also may come and
coSy. " • ""^ """" ^'"^ ""»">« w^y into their
rmsT SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY.
27ie Prayer,
^Ac Coj»/)f/. Luke ii. 42-52.
When Jesus was twelve years old, they went ud to
no? Ani ?• b -^^["^^^em, and his parents knew it
cal tf ' •"'''"^ *^^* *»^ ^^'^« i" the company, tLy
2 \t^ " ^""""'5' ^"^ ^^^^^f^t him among thefr kin£
urnL " ♦^r""'*f"^'^- A"^ "ot finding him, they ?^
turned into Jerusalem, m^.kincr hH a1i l"' y ^?^
ms, that after three daysthe/tbuS hi™ Tn l:ZZ
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sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them m\
asking them quentions. And all that heard him were
astonished at hiii wisdom and his answers. And seeing
liiui, they wondered. And hismothoi said to iiim : Son,
wliy iiust thou done so to us? behold, thy fy*her and 1
iiave sought tliee sorrowing. And ho sait to them .
Ilow is it that you sought me ? did you not );now that I
must be about my Fatiier'a business? and they under,
stood not the words that he spoi<e unto them. And he
went down with them, and came to Nazareth : and was
subject to them. And his mother kept all these words
in iier heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age,
and grace with God and men.
SECOND SUND-A Y AFTER EPIPHANY.
The Prayer.
O Almighty and Eternal God ! who governest all things
in heaven and on earth: mercifully hear the supplicationg
of thy people, and grant thy peace in our days : through,
&c. ♦
The Gospel. St. John ii. 1-11.
At that time : There was a marriage in Cana of Gali-
lee : and the mother of .Jesus was there. And Jesus also
was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage. And the
wine failing, the mother of Jesus saith to him : They
have no wine. And Jesus saith to her : Woman, what
is it to me and to thee? my hour is not yet come. His
mother saith to the waiters. Whatsoever he shall say to
you, do ye. Now there were set there six water-pots of
jslone, according to the manner of the purifying of the
Jews, containing two or three measures a-pieee. Jesus
saith to them: Fill the water-pots with water. And
they filled them up to the brim. And Jesus saith to
them : Draw out now and carry to the chief steward of
the feast. And they carried it. And when the chief
steward had tasted the water made wine, and knew not
whence it was, but the waiters knew who had drawn the
water; tiio ciiief stewur<l caileth the bridegroom, aud
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sailli to 6iin : Every man at first aetteth forth ffood wimp
But Thr/^TJ^ ^^" ^^""'^' *'^^" that wh ch'rc^^^
But thou hast kept the good wine until now Thi^ ho*
f,3' ^^^ k"''"^ "•' ^'^ •^^^"^ "' Cana ofbalSee and
manifested his glory; and his disciples believed in him
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPfPHANY.
The Prayer.
O Almighty and Eternal God ! mercifully look unon
O God ! the Pastor and Ruler of all the faithfifl mer
The Gospel. Matt. viu. I-13.
At that lime: When Jesus was come down from th^
mountam, great multitudes followed hiin ; anS beheld a
eper came and adored him, saying: Lord ' 1f thou vvilt
thou canst make me clean. And Jesus stretcli.crfrr;
his hand, touched him, sayincr • I vvil IL f hi " a
clean. And forthwith 'his Vp%sy wa\k'mt^^^ "^A^A
Jesus saith to him : See thou?ell no man 'C ^o show
thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Mosfs con7
entl'dil'c'rh^'"^'f.^^ ''^™- Andwirheh d"
entered mtoCapharnaum, there came to him a centurion
hLTIck^ ofVel r^"^'.^.^^^- ™.V --:n"tthTt
nome sick of the palsy, and is grievously tormented
And Jesus saith to him : J will come and heal hhD And
In r"l".'r \ "^"^^"^ answer, said: Lord 'am m^
worthy that thou shonHsf entor v^A^r - - ^ 1
o«ly sa, the vvord,a„d myHe^vrntBM be'lLi^i' Fo",'
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T niHO am a man subject to authority, having under me
soldiers ; and I say to this, Go, and he goeth, and to an-
other, Come, and he cometh, and to ray aervjint, Do this,
and he doeth it. -And Jesus, hearing this, marvelled;
and said to them that followed him : Amen 1 say to you,
I have not found so great faith in Israel. -And I say to
you that many shall come from the east and the west,
and shall ait down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob,
in the kingdom of heaven : but the children of the king-
dom shall be cast out into the exterior darkness: there
shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus
said to the centurion : Go, and as thou hast believed, so
be it done to thee. And the servant was healed at the
same hour.
• FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHAKY.
The Prayer.
O God! who knowest that amidst so many dangers
we cannot subsist, through human frailty : grant us
safety of mind and body, that we may surmoui t those
things, by thy grace, which we suffer for our sins : througi
our Lord, &c.
The other two prayen as on last Sunday.
Ttie Gospel. Matt. viii. 28-27.
At that time : When Jesus entered into a boat his dis-
ciples followed him ; and behold a great tempest arose
in the sea, so that the ship was covered with waves, but
he was asleep. And his disciples eame to him, and
awakened him, saying : Lord ! save us, we perish. And
Jesus saith unto them : Why are ye fearful, O ye of
little faith ? Then rising up, he commanded the winds
and the sea, and there came a great calm. But the men
wondered, saying . What manner of man is this, for the
winds and the sea obey him.
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EITPHANY.
The Prayer.
Preserve > we beseech thee, O Lord I thy fomily, by
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389
coiitinued mercy: that, relying solely on the hope of
he: yenly ^nu'e, it may be always defended W thy nro
tcction: through our Lord &c. ^ ^ ^
Secotid Prayer.
Defend us, we beseech thee, O Lord! from all dangers
of mind and body: and by the intercession ^f he blSL
3d and glonous Mary ever Virgin, Mother of God, whh
blessed Joseph, and thy blessed Apostles Peter and pT
and blessed N., and afl the Saints, mercif^n;'gr;rft us
safety and peace, that all adversities and errors beincr
destroyed, thy Church may serve thee with secure liW?;.
The third prayer U at tlie choice of each peiwn.
The Gospel. Matt. xiii. 24-80.
At that time: Jems spoke this parable to the multi-
In'thT"^'-" ?' ^i"^'^T ^^' '^^^^^^ i« likened to a
man that sowed good seed in his field. But while men
were asleep, his enemy came and oversowed cockle
among the wheat, and went his way. And when the
blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then an.
peared also the cockle. Then the servant of 'the goo^d
man of the house came and said t© him : Sir, didst thou
."tlT f" ^ Tu^ ^" ^^y ^'^^ ' ^^«"^ ^^'h«"«^ then ha'h
cockle ? And he said to them : An enemy hath done
this. And the servants said to him: Wilt thou that we
go and gather it up? And he said: No, lest while you
f; wfth^i? 1 ?f t' ^^" '"^^^ "P ^^^ ^heatalso togeth-
eT with It Let both grow until the harvest, and m the
time nf the harvest I will say to the reapers Gather up
first the cockle, and bind it in bundles to burn, but ga he?
the wheat into my barn. "gauibi
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY.
The Prayer.
^ Grant, we beseech thee, O Almiffhtv God' thnf .««.
hxxug our thoughts on reasonable limes, we may peT
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form, boti,' in words nriH works, the things that art
piwMipy to Time : through, 'N^c.
J^ <^ond and third prayer iu> on laM Handay.
Ike Oospel. Matt. xiii. 31-35.
At thai time : Jesus spoke to the multitude this para,
ble : The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mus.
tard-seed, whieh a man took and sowea in his field,
which indeed is the least of all seeds : but when it is
grown up it is greater than all herbs, and becometh a
tree, so that the birds of the air come and dwell in the
branches thereof. Another parable he spoke to them :
the kingdom of heaven is like to leaven, which a woman
took and hid in three measures of meal, until the whole
was leavened. All these things Jesus spoke in parables
to the multitudes ; and without parables he did not
speak to them : that the word might be fulfilled which
was spoken by the prophet, saying : " I will open my
mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden from the
foundation of the world."
SEPTUAGESIMA SUNDAY.
The Prayer.
Graciously hear the prayers of thy people, we beseech
thee, O Lord! that we who are justly afflicted for our
sins, may be mercifully delivered, for the glory of thy
name : through our Lord, &c.
The lecoaa and third prayer aa on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany,
p. 388.
The Gospel. Matt. xx. 1-16.
At that time : Jesus spoke to his disciples this par -
ble : The kingdom of heaven is like to a householder
who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into
his vineyard. And having agreed with the laborers for
a penny a u. •, he sent them into his vineyard. And
going out abo)' ih third hour, he saw cthc*** standing
in the market fi. ^ \5}'\ And he said to them : Go you
also into mv ^'V'? ' rt' and I w- ■"• give you what shall b^
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8(>1
just. And they went their way. And agniis he went
out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did in like
manner. But about the eleventh hour ho went out and
found others standing, and he saith to them : Why stand
you hero all the day idle ? They say to him : Because
no man hath hired uh. He saith to them : Go you also
into my vineyard. And when evening was come, the
Lord ot'thi; vineyard said to his steward : Call the labor-
ers and pay th<.'/n their hire, beginning from the last even
to the first. When therefore they were come that came
about tne eleventh hour, they received every man a
penny. But when the first also came, they thought that
they should have received more : and they also received
every man a penny. And receiving it, they murmured
against the master of the house, saying : These last
have worked but one hour, and thou hast made them
equal to us that have borne the burden of the day, and
the heats. But he answering said to one of them:
Friend, I do thee no wrong : didst not thou agree with
me for a p-nny ? Take what is thine, and go thy way :
I will also give to this last even as to thee. Or, is it not
lawful for me to do what I will ? is thy eye evil, because
I am good ? So shall the last be first, and the first last.
For many are called, but few chosen.
SEXAGESIftiA SUNDAY.
The Prayer.
God ! who seest that we confide in no action of our
own: grant in thy mercy, that we may be defended
from all evils by the protection of the Doctor of the
Gen 'ie.s : through our Lord, &c.
The other Prayers are the same as on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany,
p. 388.
The Gospel. Luke viii. 4-15.
At that time : When a very great multitude was gath-
ered together and hastened out of the cities to m(;et
Jesus, he spoke by a similitude. A sower went out to
BOW his seed; and as he sowed some fell bv the \Vi»V'
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side, and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the ail
devoured it. And other some fell upon a rock ; and as
fioon as it was sprung up, it withered away because it
had no moisture. And otiiei some fell among thorns,
and the thorns growing up with it, choked it. And
other some fell upon good ground ; and sprung up, and
yielded fruit a hundred-fold. Saying these things, he
cried out : He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And
his disciples asked him what this parable might be. To
whom he said : To you it is given to know the mystery
cf the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables;
that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not
understand. Now the parable is this : The seed is the
word of God. And they by the way-side, are they that
hear ; then the devil cometh, and taketh the word out of
their hearts, lest believing they should be saved. Now
they upon a rock, are they who when they hear, receive
the word with joy : and these have no roots; for they
believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away.
And that which fell among thorns, are they who have
heard, and going their way, are choked with the cares
and the riches and pleasures of this life, and yield no
fruit. But tiiat on the good ground, are they who in a
good and perfect heart, hearhig the word, keep it, and
bring forth fruit in patience.
QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY.
The Prayer.
Mercifully hear our prayers, O Lord! we beseecrj
thee ; and absolving us from the bonds of sin, preserve
us from all adversity: through our Lord, Jesus Christ,
thy Son, who with thee, &.c.
The other Prayers are the same as on tlio Fifth Sunday after Epiphany,
p. 388.
The Gospel. Luko xviii. 31-43.
Al thai time : Jesus t)ok unto him the twelve, and said
to them : Behold we go up to Jerusah.^m, and all things
Buali be accomplished whieli were written by the proph-
rOR SUNDAYS AND HOLYDAYS. 393
ets concerning the Son of Man. For hft «hnll h. a r
ered to the Gentilej,, and shall be Ic^ker^md stur'Jed"
aijd spit upon : and after they have .courrd Mm T '
will put him to death, and le ZlZX sS ris^
a^um. And they understood none of these thiuM S
this word was hid from thpm o«^ Iv j "»ings, and
the things that were sLn'o""^../'^'^ understood not
when he d-w nirrh fn T • 1 *^ """"J^^ ^^ pass, that
Zihr t Z P *^ Jericho, a certain blind man sat
by the way-side, begging. And when he heard he m?,I
tff h^!;XT ^' '^ f^^ ^^'' ^'"« meant. Arid Zy
told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing bv AnJ
he cried out: Jesus Snn nP n...,;^ u ^ ^' "^"^
followed him, glorifyins God AnA^^" '","''' f"''
'hey saw it, ga^e pSto God ' "'" ^"'^^' '^'"•"'
ASH-WEDNESDAY.
77<e Prayer.
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cession of nil tliy Saints, and the clemency of thy mercy
Abtiiiu the pardon of all their sins : through our Lord,
&.e.
The Ooipel. Matt, vi, 16-21.
At tliat time : Jesus said to his disciples: When you
fast be not as the hypocrites, sad. J^r they disfigure
tlieir faces, that they may appear to man to fast. Amen
I say to you, they have received their reward. But thou,
when thou fastest, anoint thy head, and wash thy face:
that tliou appear not to men to fast, but to thy Fatherj
v/ho is in secret : and tiiy Father, who seeth in secret,
will reward thee. Lay not up for yourselves treasures'
on earth : where the rust and moth consume, and where
thieves break througli and steal. But lay up for your-
selves treasures in heaven : where neither rust nor moth
doth consume, and where thieves do not break through,
nor steal. For where thy trciisure is, there is thy heart
also.
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT.
The Prayer.
O God ! who dost purify thy Church by the annual
observance of Lent ; grant to' thy servants, that what
they endeavor to obtain of thee by abstinence, they may
pursue by good works : through, «fec.
The other prayers as on AMh-VVudneBday, p. 393.
The Goupd. Matt. iv. 1-11.
At that time : Jesus was led by the spirit into the des-
ert, to be tempted by the devil. And when he had fasted
forty days and forty nights, he was afterwards hungry.
And the tempter coming, said to him : If thou be ''the
Son of God, command that these stones be made bread
Who answered and said : It is written, " Not in bread
alone doth man live, but in every word that proceedeth
out of the mouth of God." Then the devil took hira
into the holy city, and set him upon a pinnacle of the
temj)le. and said to him : If thou be the Son of God,
FOR SUNDAYS AND HOLYDAYS. 3^
ca8t thyself down, for it is written " Hp h.fl, ^- u-
Angels charge over thee an/ in Vj' • u 1^" ^^'^" ^^^
bear thee up! lest perha;; t ou d s^thv^Jn ^ ^ '^^^
stone." Jesus suid to him r^j ^''""^J^^y ^^^^ against a
Hl»alt not tempt X Lord \hvroT"'"A'^^^^^^ " ^^^^«"
took him up into a ve^v hU . •'^"^"" ^''« ^^'vi:
I'ini all the i<in?rdo,ns V tt Tn'"'V ''"^^ «''^^^«<^
t'lem. And said to him AU T '^' "m^^^'^ 8'*>''>' ^^
;'»ou wilt fall dovvn ar r.do^ rne ''Vl''^ \^'''' '''^'' '^
-"•• f^7o-»«atan: for ^ s ."ittcn "it^ T\^^^
<»()d shalt thou adore muH i.;. ', ^'' , A'»e Lord thy
Th.,i the dev IhriMm n Ti ?">^3«halt thou serve/'
"""''^tered ^o llin! "' '"^ ^'^'''^'^ ^''^^^^ came aad
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT.
7'he Prayer.
O God ! who hoholdest us de^titntp nf
preserve us interiorlv ind It • ?^ ^^'^''^ ^'^''tue,
defended from Tli:^;:^'^ ^'''^ T "'^^-^ ^e
from all evil thoughts in mind . tiu-o'^l^t '' '"""^'
The other prayers as oa A.,h-Wed„e,.hiy. p. 393.
^Ae GoHpel, Matt, xvii I-9
niouritain apart- and h^^T^F a"^ "^ '"^^^ '^ 'ii;^'h
And his fac^ dli shinets thrsu^'t^r,"^ '^'^" ^^f '
ci'nie white as snow AnH K ^' m u ""^ ^'trments be-
them^oses an/ElL t.(^kt,'tit f £" T^'f ^«
answenngr, ^aid to Jesus: Lo?d itiM r^ a V'""'' ^^^^'^
''«re: if thou v ilt, let us m?kl h f '^ ^^^ "« ^" ^e
or.e for thee, and one for Mn ' '^'' tabernacles,
And as he was y^t sn "akil h h .'i "V^?^' ^«'" Eiias,
Hhadovved them And In?' '*^ '' ^^"-'^^ ^^''^"^ «ver.
«'^yiM?: TlisTs mv boll /V''^"^ ^"^ ^^^ the cloud,
Pl-sed: h :^ ^"L^^'X^^;;"' " -!-'« I -n well
upon their f-.ce, and wire ^ y t h'S ? 'r!i1' ^'"
fame and touched them: .nJ " "i . 'I'.'.^'^J. 4"^ J««"«
- -t at>aid. And when theyliiw ^^i.^Pthey
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saw no one, but only Jesua. And as they carae down
from the mountain, Jesus charged them, sjiying: Tell
the vision to no man, till the Son of Man shall be risen
from the dead.
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT.
Tlie Prayer.
We beseech thee, O Almighty God ! regard the pray-
ers of thy humble servants : and stretch forth in our de-
fence tlie right hand of thy Majesty. Through, &ni.
The other prayers as uii Asli-VVednesday, p. 393.
The Go.'^pcl. Luke xi. 14-28.
At that time : Jesus was casting out a devil, and the
same was dumb; atid when he had cast out the devil,
the dumb spoke; and the multitude were in admiration
at it : but some of them said : He casteth out devils by
Beelzebub, the prince of devils. And others tempting,
asked of him a sign from heaven. But he, seeing
their thoughts, said to them: Every kingdom divided
against itself shall be brought to desolation, and house
upon house shall fall. And if Satan also be divided
against himself, how shall his kingdom stand ? because
you say, that through Beelzebub 1 cast out devils.
Now if T cast out devils by Beelzebub : by whom do
your children cast them out? Therefore iiiey shall be
your judges. But if I, by the linger of God, cast out
devx's: doubtless the kingdom of God is come upon
you. When a strong man armed keepeth his court:
those things are in peace which he possesseth. But if
L Stronger than he come upon him and overcome hira:
he will take away all his armor wherein he trusted, and
will distribute his spoils. He that is not with me, is
against me : and he that gathereth not with me, scatter-
eth. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he
walketh through places without water, seeking rest:
and not finding, he saith : I will return into my house
vhi?.uce I came out. And when he is come, he findeth
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l):is»: a» lie si,„k,. tl„.-„ i : •^"'' " •••"'">-■ to
tiK. ..-..wd lini ,,„':'" "; "f • ';,'=r'-';'!" «'«„,„„ IWm
the ueuib -.l,,.! bore th^e ■ n n I ""' '" '"'" ' ^'''"""l i»
l-.^".- the word of God,;nd keep •; "''"' "'" ">^'^ *^'"-'
FOUJiTH SUNDAY IN LENT.
T/te Prayer.
Wl
<^niMt, we beseech thee, O Al
JO are .'ifHicted i
relieved by Uw
or our deeds, as we d
ni'v^hty God! that
we
"■.Mrortoftl,yjjn,ee:ll„.o; ■,,:'&
eserve, may be
Tha other jtruyers as oa A.sli-VV
Al that Ime : Je
^V/e 6V.s;;7r/. John vi. 1-
eiliiesday, p, 393
15.
>Mi.is , .111(1 a jrreat niiiltitiide followed h:..«
'e imraeles which he did on th
because tliey saw ti
that
were diseased. J
*-'>sus therefore went ud int
mountain, and there
y of the Je
ein
o a
he
(hat
heu Jesus therefore had litu,d up I
;\ very ^^rreat mulljtude Cometh to }
ws, was near at Jiand.
P Ins eyes, and seen
''''iiip: vvh^tncrsiia rr b "t.:,j% T'/r ^^''^ ^«
e.at^ And thJ^ i,. „.,:., . ._'^"- . ^'^;'*'' ^''^'t these njuv
dred
'^i::!:^l^%i^^£h^^;.
what he would d
Philip
uiswered him ; T
new
^r^r;^^5^'-^--^-''Hcientfort;
evorjorie may take a little. One of hk
dr< w. the brother of Si„,on P
If 1^
wo hun-
Jem, that
y li
eter, saith to hi
disciples, A
n<
-•.;e H...t l,,„h live knley-lVaves, nnd
111
-- „e iiad given thank, he dij;, ibutt t'o U,:,; .'^
34^
30^
rot.i.tuvrs ANb ..omvri.s
wiM'o H!it down. Ii\ llko niMUiu'i' mImo of 11. r HmIiom, ll«i
iMUfli lis tli(<y wonM : niul wlu«n thoy wimh* tilled, he wiid
U» his disoi|tloM: (liUlu>r u|» llu' IVfij^muMitM tliiil iviiuiiii,
K>Ht tlu>y l>»' I'»'^'- 'l'l'«\V j.!:jitlu«rc«l up tluTrltMr, iiiid
lilliMl t\v\'lv(' l»asi<olM \vltl>'llu« iVM^iiU'iitrt of tlu« liw l-if.
loy-loavoN, wliit'li n'«n:iiiu»d ovor and mIjovo to tlii'in lluil
h;Id oaton. Now thoso men, wIhmi thoy iuid him>u wliiit
a luiriudo .Ios\im had <ioiu', said : This is of a tnilli tli«»
|)i(»|)luM thai is to I'omo into th«' world. Josiis Ihcic
I'oiv. whtMi ho Ixiu'w that Ihcy woidd coiiui to take liiiii
by I'oroo, and maUo hint ivinK, "*'d ajLyaiii into the uumu-
t^du hiinsolt' alone.
I'ASSION HtrNiuv.
77/r /•r.r//<r.
We besoeeh thee, O Aln>i.i,dity (Jod! inerelfuUy ioolc
upon thy tainily: that l>y thy Ikonnty, it may l)e );<.v-
erned in"l»ody, .and, by tliy preservation, be kept in mind-
tlu'oujih. &:e.
riuyvr t\>r llu> (^liuroli, p. 3H0, «r for tli« Popo, p. 3b7.
The Goaprl. .lobn viii. 46-6t).
Af that time: Jesus said to the nndtitude of tiie .Tews:
VVbieh of von shall einivituM' me of sin? If 1 nay tl
10
truth to you, why do you iM>t believe me? He thai is of
Ciod, hearelh the words of (Jod. Therefore you heat
Ihem not, beeanse you are n(»t of (^od. The Jews there,
fore answered and'said to him: Do not we say well that
thou art a Samaritan, and h.-rst a devil? Jesus an-
swered: I have not a devil : but I honor my Father, aiii
you have dishonored me. Hut I seek not my own «rlory.
there is one that seeketh and judij^'th. Amen, Amen, I
Hay tv. you: If any nian keep my word, lie shall not sec
dea*h forever. The Jews therefore said: Now we know
that thou bast a devil. Abraham ia dead, and the
prophets; and thou sayost: If auy man keep my word,
he shall not taste death forever. Art thou {greater than
our father Abraham, who is dead? And the prophota
wre dead. Whom dost thou make tlivwlf? Jesus an.
rolH.lJNIMVSANI, IIOLVIMIM. g,,^
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J'/.F,M NJ/NDAV.
T/w J
rai/er.
ill
O Aliiii^rl.iy ,„i(l Mfrnml (.'oil'
iflVlOIII' tiiltn (li.uj I I
. """• fnkn MchI,, niMl tlMd.nro flu. (
ilu'c, llial, vv(i iiuiy hotii «|
vylio vvoiiNJHf, linvo om
'••OHH, (or m.ifi f
<N 'ind flic, fVllowHiiij. or ),iH J{
'^V» ^^nuit, vv(' I
llCIK
tllC HJIIIHS &
m- (he iiiMtriiciionof }
><'H(M!ch
<*Hiinvc,fi(,(i : fliroii^fli
'u.m\mo/our UnlJcHm (!lmxt,,u,onl
Al Ihal. lime : Jj
XX vi. and xxvii. 1 (Uj
"t^'U to St. MiiU
Uial, .'ifYcr two duy h hIi;i 1 1 |,e ||
iHUs H;.id ((. 1,1s dis..i|)I,.H: Voii k
now
M
nn HlKjII Im, d.liv.n.l ,„. lo I,. ! -^
f '''7'^'!' '''^^V'IhmMIh, dH\d' iH-K.sfH /.nd
^' P'lwli, mid llui {Son of
Tl
Kill wcro
|H!oj)l.' iiit(, ||„, court «,(' the, lii.d
^ncjcnJH of fl
IC
.''|;i|)Iij.m: ,n,d l|„.y oo.iHullcd toJ,|
t%nii^r|,t,,,,,),,.|u,,id Jc',sus,..,i,dputl,
"y h;ii;1: N.>t on il,e n-sfiv;,! d.iv J
'-pnoHt, who was (udJccT
'icr, (liMt l>y HublJcIv
'"'"I to dc.'dh. Jjut
nIk'hW be a lumult
y, i(!.st peiljjipH tlicre
OHijM vviiH in JJcJl
'•ere c.'inuf to lijm a woman I
»|ioiipt tlie people. And wl
'■•'•ii;', ni tlie lioii.s,. of Ninion the 1
t'JUT,
l).H^.mHointrnent,and poured it on'hin'h
'';iyin<,r an alahaHter-hox of
at tahl
t'- And the diseipi
t'ad a.s he was
'H Heeiii^r it, had indiirnat
B'luiiwr. 'p I ^ - --i-.v., nvuMw II iiaa jnajfiialioii
l«-.c be™ sold I„, ,,ud,, anU aivca to the poor, ^.d
400
COLLECTS AND GOSPKIS
Josus knowinfr it, said to tlicm : Why do you troul)Ie
tliis wonijiii? for sho has wronj^ht a good work upon
me. For the poor you have nlvvavH wiih yoii, Imt inw
you liave not ulvvnya. For she, in pouring this oint-
ment u|)on my body, hath done it for my burial. Amen,
1 say to you, vvhiTesoover this gospel slndl bo preached
in the wiiole world, that also which she iiath done, shall
be told for a nuMuory of her. Then went one of llio
twelve, who was eaUed Judas Iseariot, to the chief
priests, and said to them : What will you give me, and I
will deliver him inito you? But they appoinle*! him
tliirly pieces of silver. And from thenceforth he sought
an opportunity to betray him. And on the lirst (la\"(>t'
the Azymes the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Where
wilt Ihou that we pri'])are for thee to ea't the pasch ?
But Jesus said : Go ye into the city to a certain man,
and say to him : Tiie Master saith my time is near at
hand, 1 will keep the pasch at thy house with my disci-
ples. And the di.^eiplcs did as Jesus appointed to them,
and they prepared the i)asch, Now when it was even-
mg, he sat down wi:h hi^ twelve disci|)les. And whilst
they were eating, he said: Amen, 1 say to you, that one
of yon is about to betray me. And they being very
much troubl
ed, began every one to say: Is it I, J
,on\
But he answering said: lie that dippeth his hand wilh
me in the dish, he shall betray me. The Son of M
an
m.ni.
indeed goeth, as it is written of him ; but woe to that ,
by whom the Son of Man shall be betrayed. It were
better for him, if that nnm had not been born. And Ju-
das, that betrayed him, answering said: Is it I, Rabbi?
He saiih to him: Thou hast said it. And whilst they
were at sup[)er, Jesus took bread, and blessed, a.nd
broke : and g.we to his disciples, and said : Take ye and
eat: this is my body. And taking the chalice, lie gave
thanks; and gave to them, saying: Drink ye all of Uiis.
For this is my blood of the New Testament which shall
id I say
fruit of
!W ^^iib
be
shed for many
for the remission of
sins. An
to
you, I will
not
drink
from
leneeforth of this
tliC
i vine, uiitil
thai day \^
■i\en I
bhali d
'ink it nt
rojl SUNDAYS AND IIOLYDAYS,
>-oii in the kingdom of niy Fathei
said, they went out into Blount OI
401
t'r. And
n
,';''"•■ ^'y^« t^ll be scandal
or It IS vvritton : "I will strike t
hymn h
:»eing
]
iv«t. Thou Jesus said
ized
slieep of the lloek shall be d
n me this niujit.
be risen
l«e shepherd, and "tho
lin, J will go befo
lispersed." But after I si
1 eter a;,suerin<r, «ald to 1
BcvuKulized in thee, I vvill n,.,, ^^
'^lidtohim: An.en,Is.yto thee, tl
iore the cock
sailh
crow, thou wilt d
lall
.'« you nito (iidilee. And
"" '• Although all sludl be
iiever be_ scandalized. Jesu.s
"»at in this nirrht, be-
oiiini: Yea, though I should die
I'ny^ me thrice. l>oter
with thee, I will
k;z-;,. -!,:!-=:«;. «j«,ij
i»e,.lledGetl»emani;,„,d,,"';;jd
V|>u here, till I go yonder, and
hnn Peter and the tvv
to his disciples: Si.
o
my. And taking wiUi
grow sorrowful and to be sad. Then 1
I^Iysoul is sorrowful ^.^
liid watch with nie. And
sons of Zebedee, he be|an to
le saith to them
en unto death: Stay you he
re
upon Ills face, praying, and
possible, let this dial
t'oing a little further he fell
'lying: iVIy Father, if it bo
^.^}-'\'-\^^^^^^'^^- Z,
;ee pass from me. Neverthelt
S.S,
disciples, and tindeth tl
vv,,;;trc„uM7„„,;;^-;3
lie Cometh to his'
Watch ye, and pray that
icm asleep, and he saith to Peter
one hour with
The spirit indeed
me
Again the second time he
J.'atlier, if thischai
S'.^"l!:;"?^^"!^t^"^ptatio^
18 willing, but the flesh
went, and prayed
IS weak
» S'lying: My
time
ing them he went again ; and he
prayed the third
'nie saying the self-sanTe words Then C'^ '''" '
his disciples, and MMitl. k. ,ZJ.^^c., -*^'^" ^^ Cometh
to
cep ye now, and take
it-'iples, and saith tothem:'si
'«t u. go : behold LlJ^ h", vvillM™"^ «'-•
lie yet spoke, behold }J;lnn ?.i i .^ '"«• A»
"™t,.^eh.ef pWests .,d ,h„ .u.eienktj'th'e'roS'
404
COLLECTS AKD GOSPELS
tliat whk'.li was spoken ])y*.K.rcniius tlio p»opl»el,Mayinjj*.
"And tlioy took the tliirty pU-ces of silver, the price of
hiiii that \vji8 prized, vviiom they prized of the chiUiren
of Israel. And they gave theni unto the potter'H field,
as the liord ajtpointed to n»e." And J(;suh stood before
ihii governor, and the governor asked him, saying : Art
thou the king of the Jews? Jesus saith to him: Thou
Kiyest it. And when he was accused by the chief priests
and ancients, he answered nothing. Then Pilate saith
to him: Dost thou not liear how great testimonies they
allege against thee? And he answered him to never a
word : so that the governor wondered exceedingly. Now
upon the solemn day the governor vvaa accustomed to
release to the people one prisoner, whom they windd.
And he had then a notorious prisoner, that was called
Barabbas. They therefore bejng gathered together,
Pilate said : Whom will you that 1 releavse to you, Barab-
has, or Jesus that is called Christ?* For he knew that
for envy they had delivered him. And as he was sitting
in the place of Judgment, his wife sent to iiim, saying;
Have thou nothing to do with that just man. For I have
suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
But the chief priests and ancients j)ersuaded the people,
that they should ask Barabbas, and make Jesus away.
And the governor answering, said to them: Whether
will you of the two to be released unto you ? But
they said, Barabbas. Pilate sailh^ to them: What
shall 1 do then with Jf.sus that is called Christ? They
say all : i,et him be cruciHed. The governor said to
them: Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried
out the more, saying : Let him be crucified. And
Vi\:\U seeing that he prevailed nothing, but that rather
a tumult was made; taking v.'ater, he washed his hands
before the people, saying: I am innocent of the blood
of this just man: look you to it. And the whole peo-
ple, answering, said: His blood be upon us, and upon
;ur children. Then he released to them Barabbas: uiid
having scourged Jesus, delivered him unto them to be
tTUciticd. Tien tiiu soldiers of the governor, tjkuig
FOR 6
Jos;ifl
into
tho h;
wIm»1(»
hand
: jind s
about him.
II IXi t M Ik 1. . Ik<«
.,^.'^f
FOR SUNDAYS AND HOLYDAYS.
ill, frntlu'i- -d to,'Tetht'r un
itrippiiiir liini, i|,(.y put u .s
)Iiiitiii<r ,v crown of thornw,
Kvid, and a rml in lii.s rj.rht hand. And 'l
4oa
to
linn
tho
(i.'l
•lot i
loak
, tl
;-V 1.
ut it
)0\V-
iii<r tht- kiK't' before hnn, they mocl<od hini, Haying: Hail,
k.ncrot he JevvH!- A.hI spittin^r „,„,„ hin.tiu.y took
the reed and Htruek his head. And afier Ihrv had
nioeked him, they took olY the eloak from him. and put
on MS own gsmuvntn, and led him away to erueilV I
And froincr out, tl
mn.
H'V met a man <d' Cyrene, namJ'd Si
niori: him they f'oreed to take up the
came to the place that is called (iol^rofl.arwl
place of Calvary. And they i:i\\v. \
111
erosM. And th(
y
iicii is the
iiin wine to (hink.
I .^ ed With ^r,ll. And when he had tanted, he weuld
Tio drink. And after they had erucified him, they di-
vided hM pirments, caslin^rjofs: that it mh-ht he' ful-
fit
(I
led w
lich was spoken hy the prophet, say
IIIL'"
'i'
ivKled my garments amoi.o- them; and npon mv
ture they cast lots:" and tliev nat and u'atched' I
And they put over his hcid l"
ley
V ves-
um.
lis cauRc written: TIII8
IS JESUs, THE K1N(; (W THE .lEVV
were crucified with him two th
S. 'J'l
leii
.'ind, and one on the left. And they tl
leves: one on the rii'lit
y that passed hy
hhisphcmed him, wao-crinrr their heads, and aayin^r • V
i ? " ^^'^ d^ftroyest tlie temple of (/od, and in ll
Vah !
days dost rebuild it
Son of God
save thy own self: if thou be tl
come down from the cross. In lik
iree
le
ner also the chief priests, with the scril
niockinrr, said: He saved oth
ers; himself h
Have: if he be the kincr of Israel, let h
down from the
e man-
)es and ancients,
e cannot
im now come
trusted in God: let him now d
cross, and we will believe him. Ho
'lini : for he said : I
eliver him, if he will I
lave
Barne thing the thieves also that
am the Son of God. And Ihe -^elfl
were crucified with him
reproached him with. Now from the sixth hour tl
was darkness over the whol
And about tl
e earth, until the iimth I
le ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud
I ere
lour.
voice,
1
BayiM.i,r : Eli Eli, hunma sabacthani? that is, -.My Goc.
-«; • ?oa, why haul tiii)u fui«uken me T And some tluit
be p
j»l('H
FOn SirNDAYfl AND iroi.VDAYS.
407
1»|' ffunrdcMl nnli! t ,o tl.lnl rlny; lost pcrl.upM Lis (Hs.-i,
P rs como and Html l,i,„ nwuy, „„(] Huy to IIh, .m-o,.!..:
ll.-iMnscu from tli,Mi,.:ul: n.ul tJ.i, uhI vatov Hl.all l„,
worsr ll.Mii 11.,., Iirst. Pil,t„ hmM 10 tlM-.n: Voi, l,;,v,. a
^nmrd ; ^ro, ^rn,,n| it ;,h yo„ know. An<l tl„,y ,h.,,;,r»in.r,
inmJ. Uu, HopuM.rc Hurc, Healing the ntone, Hnd\ctli..'i;
EASTnU SUNKAV.
T/if! J*raycr,
OfJod! who tl.JM day didst oju-n to ns flu, npnroacn
lo (.Icrnily l,y ll,y only Son, vi.torions over drallr
prosper our vowh l,y thy ^rracc, which Ihou .lont anlici*
p;itc by thy innpn-alion: throii^rh i|m, „,i,„^,^ ^^^
The (Jo^wl. Mark xvi. 1-7,
At that fime: Mary Macrdalcn, and Mary the mofhor
JanieH afid Halon.c, hrou<r|,t HWect npiecs, that oniin-r
thoy mi^rht anoHit .fosuH.. And very early in the rnorni
iiifr, the lirHt day of tl„, week, Ihe^ eame to the sepnl-
t'lire the Hi.n hein^r ,m,vv risen. And they H.-iid one to
ni.olluM;: Who nhall roll us haek the ntone from ihe
door of the Hepnlehre? Ami lookin^Mhey naw the slono
rolled Inck: tor it wan very jrreat. And enteri.Hr into
lh(. Hepidehre, ihey saw a yonn^r uv.xn Hittinjr on the ricd.t
side clothed with a white rohe; and they were anion-
ished. VVhoHaithtothem: He not affrirrhted : von seek
Jesus of Nazareth, who wa^ -nieified: he is risen he is
not here; behold the phice where they laid him.' Jiut
f(o, lell his diHciples and Peter, thai he poeth before you
into Galilee: there you shall see him, us he told you.
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER, COMMONLY CALLED LOW
SUNDAY,*
27ie Prayer.
Grant, we besecoh thee, O Almighty God! that we
Who have performed the paschal solemnities, may ]>y
mrJ!'" "' ^•'^;".^""''ay; it being the i:j,t at that ieaaon. od which
marridfces aw lorbidtlen to be «olt!inuized.
408
COLLECTS AND GOSPELS
thy bounty preserve them in our life and conduct'
throu(,Hi, 6ni.
The Gospel. John xx. 19-31.
At that time: When it was hite that same clay, Loin.^
the first day of the week, and the doors were shut, where
tlie disciples were jruthered to^retlier for fear of the Jews,
Jesus eame and stood hi the midst, and said to thenr
I eaee be to you. And when he hud said this, he sh(»\ved
them his h.mds and his side. The disciples ther-loro
were glad when they saw the Lord. He said theivibrc
to them again: Peac^ be to vou. As the Father l.rlh
sent me, 1 also send you. Wlien he had said tliis, he
breathed on them; and 4ie said to them: Receive ye the
Iloly Ghost: wliose sins ye shall forgive, they are for-
given them : and whose sins you shall retain; thev are
retained. Now Thomas, one of the twelve, who is c'lllcd
Didymns, was not with them when Jesus came. The
other disciples therefore said y* him : We have seen the
Lord. But he said to them : Except I shall see in his
hands the print of the nails, and put my hnger into tlic
place of the nails, and put my hands into liis side, I will
not believe. And after eight davs, again his disciples
were within, and Thomas with tlienh Jesns coincth,
the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and s.iid'
1 eace be to you. Then he s:iid to Thomas: Put in thy
linger hither, and see my hands, and bring hhher tliv
hanu, and put it hito my side, and be not faithless, but
believing. Thomas answered, and said to him: My
Lord and my God! Jesus saith to him : Because tliou
hast seen me, Thomaw, thou hast believed: blessed are
they that have not seen, and have believed. Many other
signs also did Jesus in the sight of his disciples, which
are not written in this book. But these are written,
that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son
of God : and that believing, you may have life in his
name.
FOR SUNDAYS AND KOL-kDAYS.
409
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.
The Prayer.
Cjrant, O Lord God ! we beseech f Iipp fKo* *i
The Gospel. John x. 11-16.
At that time : Jesus said to the Pharisees • I am tl,.
ttee^tit ;rrrf '^'^^^^'^rf ^-"iJs h^e f
, ^"^*^P- «ut the hirehnfT, and he thnt I'u n/.t fu
I know the JVhe, • and T l '"' ^"^""'"^^ "^^''""^
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.
The Prayer.
\iZ^.fi ^^^?''!f '^'^'^ *^ t'^««^ that go astray the
of rin.i P-. ^"1 ''" '.'''^ '^''^ numbered in the profession
f C u-istianity, to re ect those things vviiich nre ir.iS
to this nume, and to pursue those vvl'ich nr.'Lo ^J^^^
35
410
COLLECTS AND GOSFilLS
The Gospel. John xvi. 16-22.
Al that time: Jesus said to his disciples: A little
while, tind now you shall not see me; and again a Utile
while, and you shall see nie : because I go to the Father.
Then some of his disciples said one to another: What
Is this that he saith to us: A little while, and you shall
not see me; and again a little while, and you shall see
me; and because 1 go to the Father? They said tlicre-
I'ore, What is this that he sr.ith : A little while ; we know
not what he speaketh. And Jesus knew that they had
a mind to ask him ; and he said to them : Of this do yr)u
imiuire among yourselves, because I said: A little while
and you shall not see me; and again a little while, and
you shall see me? Amen, amen, I say to you, that you
shall lament and weep, but the world shall rejoice: and
you shall be made sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be
turned into joy. A woman, when she is in labor, hath
sorrow, because her hour is come : but when she hath
brought forth the child, hhe remembereth no more the
cinguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. So
also you now indeed have sorrow, but I will see you
again, and your heart shall rejoice; and your joy no man
sliall take from you. ^
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.
The Prayer.
O God ! who makest the minds of the faithful to be
of one will, grant to thy pe(4)le to love what tliou com
mandest, to desire what thou promisest; that among the
changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed on that
place, where true joys reside: through, &.c.
The GoHpel. John xvi. 5-14.
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: I go to him
that sent me; and none of you askelh me: Whither
goest thou? But because I have spoken tJhese things
to you, sorrow hath filled your heart. But I tell you
the truth ; it is expedient to you that I go : for if ] go
not, the Paraclete will not come to you ; but i( i go, !
FOK SUNDAYS AND HOL YD AYS. 411
Will Mcna him to you. And when he is come, he will
eonunce he utjrld of sin, and of justice, and of ^udg-
ment Ul sin: because they believed not in me. And
oi justice: because I ^ro to the Father; and you shall
see me no longer And of judgment: because the
.ee of this world is already judged. I have yet many
te-t ?^ ^'^" "^"^"^^^ ^'^'''' then, now.
t ai l^^nth' F ^'^"-^^'^ /'-"th, is come, he will teach
>ou al truth. For he shall not speak of himself- but
vyhat things soever he shall hear, he shall speak- and
the things that are to come, he shall show you. He
sin glorify me ; because he shall receive of inhie, and
shall show it you.
riFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.
2'he Prayer.
O God ! from ^yhom all good things proceed, grant to
hy Kupphcan ts ^hat by thy inspiration we may think
t :^tE^!;r^r '^'^' ^^"' '^ ^^^ ^^^'^ ^^-^-^
The Gospel. John xvi. 23-30.
Al Ihat time: Jesus said to his disciples: Amen, amen
I siiy to you: If you ask the Father any thing in mv
name, he will give it you. Hitherto you have not asked
any thing m my name. Ask, and you shall receive : that
your joy may be full. These things I have spokLn to
ypu in proverbs. The hour come th when I will no more
Tv \Z ^"""t'" P''^?''''^' but will show you plainly of
he Father In that day you shall ask in my name : and
I say not to you, that 1 will ask the F:ither for you
W 1 ' ^^''IJT ^''''Tf '"^'^^' > ^"' be«au.e you have
loved me, and have believed that 1 came out from Gcd
I came forth from the Father, and am come into the
Horld : again I leave the world, and go to the Father.
HiH disciples say to him: Behold, now thou speakest
plainly, and speakest no proverb. Now we know tliat
"lou rinowest aii things, and thou needest not that any
412
COLLECTS AND GOSl'ELS
man Hlioiild ask thee. By this we believe tlvat thou
earnest forth from God.
ASCENSION DAY.
The Prayer.
Grant, wo be«eocli thee, O Ah'iighty God! tliat we
wlio l)elieve the only-begotten S»)n, onr Redecuier, as-
cended this day into heaven, nniy ourselves also ui mind
dwell in heavenly things: tlu-ough, &e.
The Gospel. Mark xvi. l'i-20.
At that time: Jesus appeared to tlie eleven as they
were at table: and he upbraided them with their incre-
dulity and hardness of ho;n-t, because they ditl not be-
lieve them who had seen him after he was risen again'.
Ancl he said to them: Go ye into the whole world, and
preaeh the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth
anil is baptized, shall be saved: but he that believeth
not, shall be condemned. And these signs shall follow
:hem that believe : In my name they shall east out dev-
ds; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take
up serpents ; and if they shall drink any deadly thing, it
shall not hurt them : they shall lay their hands upon the
sick, and they shall recover. And the Lord Jesus, ufler
he had spoken to them, was takm up into heaven and
sitteth on the right hand of God. But they gving,
preached everywhere; the Lord working withal, and
confirming the word with signs that followed.
SUNDAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE ASCENSION. *
The Prayer.
O Almighty And Everlasting God ! grant us ever to
entertain a devout affection towards thee, and to nerve
thy Majesty with a sincere heart: through, &-c.
Second Prayer -s of the Ascension, p. 412.
The Gospel. John xv. 26 ; xvi. 1-4.
At that time : Jesus said to his disciples : When the
Vawonlcfn onrnotb \t'li jm I vvill sonH von from the Fa-
FOR SUNDAYS AND HOLYDAYS. 4] 3
tj.or, tl,j, Rpi,it of aVnfh, who procood.th from the
l;.th.r,ho Hhal ^rive teslui.ony of uw; and you si H
gjv. tcslimony l,..n.se you anfwith n.o from Jh h^i !
I'll -■. 1 hose hiMgs l,.,v(, I spoken t.. you, that von in.v
p.nieH yea, lie hour eom<>th, that whosoever kilh-lh
<"', VN.II thmk that he doth a service to fiod. \ ,
known the I'ather nor me. IJnt these thin.rs 1 l-uve toM
ix'i inat J told you ot th(!m.
FEAST OF rENTECOST, COMMONLY CALLED WHITSUNDAlf.*
77k? Prayer.
fi ^\-;f ; i'^.^'' ?" /•''" ^'^y ^'^'•'^t instruct the hearts of
he l^a.th ul by the li.d.t of the Holy (ihost ; ^rra nt 'hat
ue may he truly vyise iu the name Spirit, umf ever e-
joice m hiH consolation: throucrh our Lord, &e., in the
umiy ot tlic same, &c. '
77f,c 6'o.<t;W. John xiv. 23-31.
A/ //la/ ^/W . Jesus said to his disciijles : If any one
love nu. he wi keep my word, and my^Father wil love
;;i;i; "t. ""i ""f rr^^ ''""' ^-^^ ^^'''' "'^^'^^' -^^ ^^
A I '■;' ^'"^'' f"^ ""^l^^^'P^^th n(,t my words.
A (the word which you have heard, is not mine: bu
he iMlhers who sent me. These thi.igs have I spoken
^> you, ab,dm,r vv ,h you. Cut the Pan-clete, theS lly
Ghost, vvhou, he Father will send in my name, he will
tech you all thinjrs, and brin.. all thin^rs'to your u n d
w atsoev.r I shal have said to you. ftace /leave ulUi'
you my peace J give to you : not as the world Lriveih
no e be afraid. Vou have heard that I have said to
J ou . I go away and I come again to you. If you loved
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me, you would indeed be glad, because I go to the
Father: for the Father is greater than!. And now i
have told you before it come to pass : that when it shall
come to pass, you may believe. I will not now speak
many things with you. For the prince of this world
Cometh, and in me he hath not any thing. But that the
world may know that I love the Father: and as tlie
Father hath given me commandment, so do I.
TRINITY SUNDAY.
2'he Prayer.
O Almighty and Eternal God! who hast granted thy
servants to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity
in the confession of the true Faith, and to adore the
unity in the power of thy Majesty ; we beseech thee,
that by firmness in the same faith, we may be ever pro-
tected from all adversities, through our Lord, &.c.
The Gospel. Matt, xxviii. 18-20.
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples : All power is
given to me in heaven and in earth. Going, therefore,
teach all nations : Baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son» and of the Holy Ghost.
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have
commanded you: and behold I am with you all days,
even to the consummation of the world.
FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTL
The Prayer.
O God ! who in this wonderful sacrament hast left ua
a memorial of thy passion ; grant us, we beseech thee,
so to reverence the sacred mysteries of thy body avid
blood, that we may e\er perceive within us the fruit of
thy redemption : who livest, &.c.
The Gospel. John vi. 66-59.
At that time : Jesus said to the multitude of the Jews :
My flesh is meat indeed : and my blood is drink indeed.
lie that eateth my flesh and driiiKetli my blood, abideth
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in me and I in hin. As the living Father hath sent me.
and I live by the Father; 80 he tliat o/iteth me tlie l^rZ
.so shall live by me. This is the bread Iha^down
from heavem ^Jot as your fathers did eat manna and
are dead. He that eateth this bread shall livrforever.
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTKCOST.
The Prayer.
Granc, Lord ! that we may have a perpetual fear
and ove of thy holy name, for thou-ne^er^ceasest to
ftrft 'm T''\\^ '^l ^'"''^ ^h««« ^''^n^ thou in!
Btrdctest m the solidity of thy love : through, &c.
77w! Gospel. St. Luke xiv. 16-24.
At that time: Jesus spoke this parable to the Pharisees •
Arertamman made a great supper, and invited manv
and he sent his servant at the hour of supper to sav to
t u^m that were invited, that they should eSme, for nVw
all thmgs are ready. And they began all at once to
make exeuse. The first said to IiimS I have bought a
farm, and must needs go out and see it; I pray thee
hold me excused. And another said: I ha/e bo rht
five yokes of oxen, and I go to try them; I pray hee
h,. d me excused. And another saii I have mark'd a
^vlfe, and therefore I cannot come. And the servant
2':Zlf l:'V''\'^''^' '' ^'« lord. TCtt
r; mf • M •?^'.u''"^' angry, said to his servant:
Oo out quickly into the streets and lanes of the citv
bli^'^H^r f^'' *!;^P««^' ^"^ '^^^ feeble, and h^e'
bhnd, and the ame. And the servant said : Lord, it is
A^'ih'.! ;}''^^\'^";"^""^*^^'^"^ y^^ ^here is ;oom.
And the Lord said to the servant: Go out into the high-
ways and hedges ; and compel them to come in, that my
house may be filled. But I say unto you, that none "^
those men that were invited shdl taste of my supper.
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
O God! the protector of those vho hope in thee
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withtut whom nothing is valid, notliing is holy, mnltiply
thy mercy upon us, that under thy rule and guidance we
may so pass through temporal goods us not to forfeit
those that are eternal : through, &c.
The prayer Defend, p. 389. and a tliinl one, ad lib., are added on the
•"'uiidays after Pentecost.
The Goapel. Luke xv. 1-10.
Al that time.: 'J'he publicans and sinners drew near
nnio him to hear him. And the l*harisecs and Seri'oes
murmured, saying: This man receiveth sinners and eal-
eth with them. And he spoke to them this parahU^
saying: What man of yon that hath a hundred slieip,
and if lie shall lose one of them, doth he not leave the
ninety-nine in the desert, and go after that which was
lost until he find it; and when he hath found it, lay it
upon his shoulders rejoicing, and, coming home, call to-
gether his friends and neighbors, saying to them: Re-
joice with me, because 1 have found my sheep that was
lost? I say to you, that even so, there shall be joy in
heaven upon one sinner that doth penance, more than
upon ninety-nine just who need not penance. Or what
woman having ten groats, if she lose one groat, doth not
light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently
until she find it, and when she hath found it, call to-
gether her friends and neighbors, saying : Rejoice with
me, because I have found the gi'oat which I had lost?
»So I say to you, there shall be joy before the angels of
God upon one sinner doing penance.
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord ! that the course of
the world by thy direction may in our regard be peiice-
ful ; and that thy church may rejoice in tranquil devo-
tion : through, &.c.
The Gospel. I.uke v. 1 -1 1.
Al that time: It came to pass, that when the multitudo
pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by
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vs by the lake ; but the fishermen were n-one out of
then, ami were washing their nets. And going up into
diaw back a httle Iron, the land. And sitting, he taurrht
he inul itude out of the ship. Now when he had ceased
L ^ . rJ''^ "'''^ ^" ^''"^" '- L^""^'' ^>»t into the deep,
nnd let down your nets for a draught. And Simon
ansvvermg said to him: Master, we iKWe Ia],or(>d all 'he
night, and have taken nothing; but at thy word I will
let down the net. And when they had done this, thev
enclosed a very great multitude of fishes, and the r nJt
broke. And they beckoned to their partners that were
in the other ship, that they should come and help them
And they came and filled both the ships, so that thev
rt-ere almost sinking. Which when Simon Peter saj,
he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying; Depart from me
for I am a sinful njan, O Lord. Vor he was wholTy" s-'
to n.s^,ed, and .1 that were with hmi, at the draught of
the hshes winch they had taken. And so were al.o
James and John the sons of Zebedee, who were Simon's
honTVi, ^""^ '^f ? ''•"^^ ^^ ^^"^"»= ^'^''^r i-ot; from
henceforth thou shalt catch men. And having b;onght
their ships to land, leaving all things, they followed him.
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
fi.^P'^'^iu'''^'^^'^* prepared invisible good fur them
hat love thee, infuse into our hearts the aflfection of thv
love that, loving thee in all things, we ma/ obtain tJij
promises, which surpass every desire : through, &c.
Tlie Gospel. Matt. v. 20-24.
^ At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: Unless vcur
justice exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, 'vou
Bhnll mjt enter into the kingdom of heaven. You have
heard tha it was said to them of old : Thou shalt ot
kill. -And who«)ever slu.li kill, shall be in danger of
" =■ — "■• ^ °^i' ^" >0U) uKit whosoever is angry
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with liin hrotluT, hIimII be in clanjrcr of the judtjiiu iit
Aiul wliortoever shiill sjiy to his hn)1her, Rom, sh:ill he
in dan^v.r of the eouneih And whosoever Kh;ill hmv,
Thou Fool, shall i)e /// dan>rtr o/lu'll-fire. Theri't'orc, if
thou brin<; thy <,MfL to the altur, and tliere shalt reuu'tnhei
that thy Wother hath auy thiujr a«raiust tiiee, leave then
\ay ;rit't bi'l'or J the altar, and \fo first to be reeonciled t<
Wiy brother, and then eonie and otVer thy gift.
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
O God of Hosts! to whom belon<jetli all that is best,
infuse into our breasts the love of thy name: and "rraut
within us an increase of devotion, that thou mayest
nourish what is ^nuid, and by the pursuit of piety pre-
serve what thou hast nourished : through, &c.
The Goxpel. Mark viii. 1-9.
At that time: When there was a great multitude with
J»>sus, and had nothing to eat ; calling his disei[)les to-
gether, he saith to them: I have compassion on the nnd-
titude; for behold they have now been with me three
days, and have nothing to eat; and if I send tliem avvny
fasting to their own home, they will faint in the way:
for some of them came afar off. And his disi-iples an-
sweridhim: From whence can anyone till them here
with bread in the wilderness? And he asked them : How
many loaves have ye ? Who said : Seven. And he com-
nianded the people to sit down on the ground; and
taking the seven loaves, giving thanks, he broke, and
gave to his disciples to set before them, and they set
Them before the people. And they had a few little
fishes ; and he blessed them, and commanded them to
be set before them. And they did eat, and were filled,
and they took up that which was left of the fragments,
seven baskets. And they that had eaten were about
four thousand: riiid he sent theai away.
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HEVENTH HUNDAY AFTKR PENTECOST.
Tfie /*ra>/rr,
T/ie Gospel. Matt. vii. Ifi-oj
;*"' /J<:wM, and Hl.all 1,e cast i..to I,; / (t:''*"'''^'
." i.-ve„, he .h.,1 e„,e. into'",!:",,;,'!;!':;'; t:!;:' '-
ErGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
^ulZ2::^Z TZ:^ beseech .hecO Lord! ,t
live aceoMin. to thee • thrC',!^^'""' '""^ '«' ''^''^- ">
77i« Ootpel. Luke xvi. I-9
-dship : for t;"t,l' e^J^t" z r„".;'4"U'T *^^'-
me .levvurd suid within himscJfrWhat shall
I do.
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because my lord taketh away from mc the stewardship!
To dig I am not able ; to beg I am ashamed. I know
what I will do, that when I shall be removed^ from the
Bte wardship, they may receive me into their houses.
Therefore calliiifr together every one of his lord's debt-
ors, he said to the first : How much dost thou owe my
lord ? But he said : A hundred barrels of oil. And he
said to him : Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, niul
write fifty. Then he said to another : And how much
dost thou owe? Who said: A hundred quarters of
wheat. He said to him : Take thy bill, and write eighty.
And the lord commended the unjust steward, forasmuch
as he had done wisely : for the cliildren of this world
are wiser in their generation than the children of light.
And I say to you: Make unto you friends of the mam-
mon of. iniquity, that when you shall fail, they may re-
ceive you into everlasting dwellings.
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
Let the ears of thy mercy, O Lord! be open to the
prayers of thy suppliants; and that thou mayest grant
what thy petitioners desire, make them ask those things
which are pleasing to thee : through, &c.
The Goapcl. Luke xix. 41-47.
At that time : When he drew near Jerusalem, seeing
the city, he wept over it, saying: If thou also hadst
known, and that in this thy day, the things that are to
thy peace: but now they are hidden from thy eyes.
For Ihe days shall come upon thee: and thy enemies
shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round,
and straiten thee on every side, and beat thee flat to the
ground, and thy children who are in thee; and they
shall not leave in thee a stone upon a stone : because
thou hast not known the time of thy visitation. And
entering into the temple, he began to cast out them that
Bold therein, and them that bought, saying to them : It
is written: " My house is the house of prayer," but you
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ha\e made it a den of thieves. And he was teaching
daily m the temp e. **
TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTZC08T.
The Prayer,
OGod! who dost particularly manifest thy omLipo-
tence by sparing and showing mercy, multiply thy mercy
owards us; that running to the possession of what
thou hast promised, thou mayest make us partakers of
heavenly goods : through, &c.
2'he Gospel. Luke xviii. 9-14.
At that time : Jesus spake this parable to some who
trusted m themselves as just, and despised others Two
men went up into the temple to pray ; the one was a
Pharisee, and the other a Publican. The Pharisee'
,. standing, prayed thus with himself: O God, I give thee
thanks that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners
unjust, adulterers, as also is this Publican. I fast twice
in the week : I give tithes of all that I possess. And the
1 iiblican, standing afar off, would not so much as lift up
his eyes towards heaven, but struck his breast, saying :
U God, be merciful to me a sinner. I say to you this
mjin went down to hi^ house justified rather than the
other : because every one that exalteth himself shall be
humbled ; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
O Almighty and Everlasting God! who, by tho
abundance of thy mercy, dost exceed the desires and
deserts of thy suppliants: pour forth thy mercy upon
lis, that thou mayest forgive what our conscience fears,
and grant what our prayer does not presume to ask •
through, &c.
The Gospel. Mark vii. 31-37.
he came by Sidon to the sea of Galilee, t\irough the
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midst of the coast of Decapolis. And thoy brinf^ to
liim one deaf and dumb; and they besought him, that
he would lay IiIh hand upon him. And t^ikintr him
from the multilnde apart, ho put him linjrcrs into \m
earn, and spitting, he tonclied his tongue; and looking
up to heaven, he groaned and Haid to him : Ephpheia,
that is. Be opened. And immediately his ears were
opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and lie
spoke right. And he chiirged then« that they should
tell no nian. But the more he ch.irged theqi, so much
the more a great deal they did publish it. And ho
mueli the more did they wonder, saying: He hath done
ail things well; he hath made both the deaf to hear,
and the dumb to speak.
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
O Almighty and INIereiful God ! from whose gift it
CO Ties that thou art worthily and laudably served by
thy f lithful ; grant u.^, we l)eseeeh thee, to run with-
out off'enee to the attainment of thy promises : through,
The GoHpel Luke x. 23-37.
At that time: Jesus said to his diseiples: Blessed
are the eyes that see the things which you see. For
I say to you that m;my prophets and Kings have de-
sired to see the Things that you see, and have not seen
them ; and to hear the things that you hear, and have
not heard them. And behold, a certain lawyer Mood
up, tempting him, and saying: Master, what must I do
to possess eternal life ? But he said to him : What is
written in the law? how readest thou? He, answering,
said: '),Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy
whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with all thy
wtrength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as
thyself" And he said to him: Thou nast answered
right: t'liw do and thou shalt live. B'^t he, willing to
justify himself, said to Jesus: And wno is my neigh-
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bor? And J(,hiis, nnswerincr, s„i(I: A cert«in mnii went
[Icwu frorri .IcrnsnU^m to Jericho, um\ foil ..,mon- rob-
hers who hud. .stripped him, and hnvinff woundel him,
went away, leavm^r him half dead. AuS it chaiUM-d that
aeertaui priest went down the name way ; and Heeincr
hiin, paHsed by. In Uke manner also a J.evite, wlien he
wa,^ near the plaee, and Haw him, paHHed by. J3ui a
certain Samaiilan, bein^r on Imh journey, came near him:
rtncl seeing him, was moved with compaHnion. And
;iroinjrupto him, bound up his vvonndn, pourin^r i„ oil
jind wine; and settin^r hi,,, „pon U\h own beant. brourdit
urn to an mn, and took care of him. And the next da v
he took out two pence, and gave to the host, and Haid:
lake cjire of hxm ; and whatHoever thou HJialt Hpend
over and al)ove • .r my return will repay thee. Which
01 these three, .; ^y opinion, was neiolihor to him that
fell among robhers? IJnt iu, Haid: ffe that showed
nicrcy to him. And Jesus said to him: Go, and do
thou in like manner.
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
O Almighty and Eternal God! grant to us an in-
crease of laith, Mope, and Charity: and that we may
deserve to obtain what thou promisest, make us love
what thou commandest: tlirough, &c.
The Gospel. Luke xvil. 11-19.
Ali\ai lime: As Jesus was going to Jerusalem, he
passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And
as he entered into a certain town, there met him ten
men that were lepers, who stood afar off; and lifted up
their voice, saying: Jesus, Master, have mercy on us
Whom when he sav/, he said: Go, show yourselves to
the priests. And it came to pass, that as they went
they were m..de cleNn. And one of them, when he saw
that he was made clean, went back, with a loud voice
'^. ."■•'' ■■" " -tiiiw nn leii On ins liicc Deroi'e his feet
givmj, thanks; and this was i Samaritan. And Jeaua!
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answering, suid : Were not ten made clean, and whore
are the nine? There is no one found to return and
give glory to God, but this stranger. And he said to
him : Arise, go thy way ; for thy faith hiith made the©
whole.
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECX:€T.
77ie Prayer.
Preserve thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord ! with
perpetual mercy: and since without thee mortal man
goes astray, may he be ever withheld by thy grace from
what is hurtful, and directed to what is prolitablc.
through, &c.
The Gospel. Matt. vi. 24-83.
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: No man
can serve two masters. For either he will hate iho
one, and love tiie other: or he will sustain the one, and
despise the other. You cannot serve God and mam-
mon. Therefore J say to you, be not solicitous for
your life, what you shall eat, nor for yeur body, what
you shall put on. Is not the life more than the meat,
and the body more than the raiment v behold the birda
of the air, for they neither sow, nor do they reap, nor
gather into barns, and your heavenly Father feedeth
them. Are not you of much more value than they?
and which of jou, by taking thought, can add to hU
stature one cubit? And for raiment why are you so-
lieitous? Consider the lilies of the Held, how they
grow : they labor not, neither do they spin. But I say
to you, that not ever> Solomon in all his glory wa»
arrayed as one of these. And if the grass of the field,
which is to-day, and to-morrow is cast into the oven,
God doth so clothe: how much more you, O ye of
little taith ? Be not solicitous, therefore, saying, what
shall we eat, or what shaU we drink, or v.^herewith
shall we be clothed? For aft^^r all the.«e *\nvi^s do the
heathens seek. For your Fatl:er ki.ow-ii that you
have need of ail these things. Secl*. ve uuHefurb firtit
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the kingdom of God Jind his justice, and all these things
mall be added unto you.
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
May corjtiniied mercy purity jind defend thy Church,
O Lord ! and since without thee it cannot remain safe,
may it ever be governed by thy bounty : through, «kc.
The Gospel. Luke vii. 11-16.
At that time: Jesus went into a city called Nairn:
and there went with him liis disciples and a great multi-
tude. And when he came nigh to the city, behold a
dead man was carried out, the only son of his mother;
and she was a widow: and much people of the city
were with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had
compassion on her, and said to her: Weep not. And
he came near and touched the bier. And they that
carried it stood still. And he said: Young man, I say
to thee, arise. And he that was dead s;it up, and began
to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. And
there came a fear on them all : and they glorified God,
saying: A great prophet is risen up amongst us, and
God hath visited his people.
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
May thy grace, O I^ord! ever precede and follow ns;
and make us ever intent upon good works: through,
fcc.
The Gospel. Luke xiv. 1-11.
Al that time : When Jesus went into the house of
one of the chief of the Pharisees on tlie Sabbath day to
eat bread, they watched him. And behold there was
a certain man before liira that had the dropsy. And
Jesus answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees,
sayuig: Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day? But
tliey held their peace. But he, taking him, healed him,
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and aent liim away. And iin8\V(!rinfr thorn, lie said
Wliieli of you sliali have an Ann or an ox fall into a pit
and will not inunudiately draw liiin out on tlio Sabbath
day ? And they could not answer him to these thiugs
And he spoke a. parable also to them that were invited,
lEarking how they chose the first seats at the table,
Haying to them : When thou art invited to a weddiiii^j
Bit not down in the lirst i)lace, lest perhaps one tnore
honorable than thou be invited by him ; and he that iu-
viteth thee and him, come and say to thee, Give tfiis
man place : and then thou bej,'in with shame to take
the lowest place. But when thou art invited, go sit
down in the lowest place: that when he who invited
tlice Cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher.
Then shalt thou have glory before them that sit at table
with thee: because every one that exalteth himself
shall be humbled : and he that humbleth himself shall
be exalted.
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
Grant to thy people, we beseech thee, O Lord! to
avoid the contagion of the Devil, and with a pure mind
to seek thee, the only God: through, «fcc.
The Gospel. Matt. xxii. 35-46.
At that time: The Pharisees came to Jesus: and one
of them, a doctor of the law, asked him, tempting them :
Master, which is the great conunandment of the law?
Jesus said to hirn : Thou shall love the Lord Ihij God
with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy
whole mind. This is the 'ji'^atest and the first com-
mandment. And the second is like to this : Thou shal'.
love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two command-
ments dependeth the whole law and the prophets. And
the Pharisees b(dng gathered together, Jesus asked
them, saying, What think you of Christ? whose son is
he? They s?y to him: David's. He snith to them*
I low then d< tli David in spirit call him Iiord, saying
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make lluj emmxes Ihj foolMooU If bavi.l Ww.n c.-.n him
Lord, how 1. he h h boh? And no. man was able to
answer hirn a word ; neither durst any man from that
day forth asli him any more quest ions.
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
We beseech thee, O Lord! that the work of thv
niercy may direct our hearts: For without thy jrrac/
wo cannot be pleasing to thee: thro u oh, &,e. '
21ie OoHpel Matt ix. 1-8.
A. that time: Jesns entering into a boat, he passed
over the water .-md came into his own city. And be
I }^'% ^'r¥'^ ^"^ ^-•''" ^"^ ^'^f^ "f ^^'« P-'l«y, lyino- on
a bed And Jesus seeing their faith, said to the man
Hick of the palsy: Be of good heart, son, thy sins are
forgiven thee And behold some of the Scribes said
withm themselves: He blasphemeth. And Jesus, see.
ing their thoughts, said: Why do you think evil in
your hearty ? Whether Is it easier to say, Thy sins are
forgiven thee: or to say, Arise and walk? But that
you may know that the Son of Man hath power on
mrth to forgive sms (then said he to the man sick of
the palsy), Arise, take up thy bed, and go into thy
house. And he arose and went into his house. And
the multitudes seeing it, feared, and glorified God that
gave such power to men.
NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
O Almighty and Merciful God ! graciously defend us
from all that is hurtful, that, free in mind and body, we
may Wit,, rejuly niiiids purrorm ail that belongs to thv
service : through, <fec. * ^
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The Oospd. Mrttt. xxii. 2-14.
At that tini'', : Johuh spoke to the Scribes und PharU
scon ill a parublo, Hayiiijj : Tho kingdom of heaven is
likoiied to a king, who made a maiTiage for Ida hou.
And ho Hont hia Horvants, to call them that were in-
vited to the niiirrinj^'e : and they would not come.
Ajjain ho went other vservantH, nayinj^' : Tell them that
were invited : liehold, 1 have prepared -ny dinner; my
het^ves and fitlinj^'s are killed, and all thintjs are ready:
come ye to the marriafro. JJnt they neglected, and went
their wayw, one to his farm and another to hia merchan-
dise. Ami the rest laid hands on his servants, and hav-
ing treated them contumeliously, put them to death.
But when the king had heard of it, he was angry, and
sending his armies, he destroyed those murderers, and
burnt their city. Then he saith to his servants: Tho
marriage indeed is ready: but they that were invited,
were not worthy. Go ye therefore into tho highways;
and as many as you shall tind, call to the marriage.
And his servants going forth into the ways, gathered
together all they found, both bad and good: and the
marriage was tilled with guests. And the king went in
to see tiie guestb • and he saw there a man who had not
on a wedding garment. And he saith to him: Friend,
how earnest thou in hither not having on a wedding gar-
ment / But he was silent. Then the kin,^ said to liie
waiters: Bind his hands and his feet, and cast him into
the exterior darkness ; there shall ]>e 'vcoping and
gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are
oh )sen.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Fraytr,
Bo appeased, O Lord ! we beseech thee, and grant to
thy Faittiful pardon and peace ; that they may be both
•^liiOficiorJ fpny^ •ill tH»»"r rfcftppooa onn aorvA tiiMi"^ With S*^
cure mind : through, &.c.
FOK SUNDAYS AND ilOLVDAYS.
429
The QoHpel. John iv. 46-68.
emit tioin Judoa into (iuliloo, W(Mit to Imn and pruyed
point i>t Icuth. JoHUH tlu.n.lore Hi.id to liini: U/iIchm
H.ufl, to ni: Lord, comv down botorc that n.v Hon die
JcsnH Huith t.) I.im: Co tl.y way, thy son liv.th Tho
mnn believed the word which Je.sus naid to 'in. ad
ma him and they brougid, word, nayinc,, that jn's Hon
hved lie HHked therefore of them the honr wherein ho
-rew iHU er. And they naid to hin. : YeHterdav t l o
Huventh honr th(, fever left him. Tlie father fevle
new hat it was at the name hour that Jesns said to
Zictoise"" ' ""^ '""'^^^^" ^"''^^^^''' ^""^ ^"«
TWENTY-FIKST SUNDAY AFTEIl TENTECOST
77ie Prayer,
Preserve, we beseech thee," O Lord, thv family bv
contmuod mercy; that by ti.y protection they m.Ue
tree Irom all adversity : through, &c. ^
The Goapel. Mutt, xviii. 23-35.
ahle^. ^Th ^t^"'/^-'^"? T^^ t« hiH disciples this par-
« M \f ''^"S^^^n^ ^'f 'heaven is likened to a kin^r who
vou d take an account of his nervants. And when he
md begun to take the account, one was brought to him
that owed h,m ten thousand talentn. And as he had not
k sold \'^^'^ 'h ^'' !"''^ ^o'^n^anded that he should
be sold, and his wite and children, and all that he had,
and payment to be made. But that servant, falling
1 will pay thee all And the lord of that servant, beina
nut When thnt torvor,t ,,"ie -nn- - - • yv
.- ..,^, ,,t u. ^,.as ^onu uui, ne fouiia one ot
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his fcIlow-servants tluit owed liiin a hutidred pence; und
iayiiij,' hold of him, he throttled him, Hayin<r : Pay v hat
thou owest. And his t'elloW-servant, falliiij,' down, he-
son .jht him, sayiiig: Have patience with me, and I will
pay thee all. And he would not; but went a^id cast
him into prison, till he paid the debt. Now his fellow-
servants, seeing what was done, were very mueli grieved,
xnd they came and told their loi'l all that was done.
Then his lord called him, and said lo him : Thou wicked
tervant, I forgave thee all the debt, because thou be-
soughtestme: shouldst not thru then have had com-
passion alHO on thy fellow-servant, even as I had com-
passion on thee? And his lord, being angry, delivered
him to the torturers, until he paid all the debt. So also
shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you forgive not
every one his brother from your hearts.
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST.
The Prayer.
O God ! our refuge and strength : thou who art the
author of mercy, attend to the pious prayers of thy
Church, and grant that what we ask in Faith we may
effectually obtain : through, &c.
llie Gospel. Matt. xxii. 15-21.
At that time: The Pharisees, going, consulted among
themselves how to ensnare Jesus in his speech. And
they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians,
saying : Master, we know that thou art a true speaker,
and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest
thou for any man : thou dost not regard the persons of
men. Tell us, therefore, what thou dost think : is it
lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not? But Jesus,
knowing their wickedness, said : Why do ye tempt mo,
ye hypocrites? Show me the coin of the tribute. And
they offered him a penny. And Jesus saith to them :
Whose image and inscription is this ? They say to him,
Tjioji j-jo Huith to them ; Render therefore to
t_^t.v ' itvi ua
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•l.e 6tl, aft. -r E,,i,,l,any. l" h..r. ft ^l. "h' "j ."'*' ''^•^"' "'" '^•■"*- "'
tiK. 4th after H,'., ,l.a,. ■ ; on /'r. I. tf,:, if L* 1 ' .'" '"''/ "'" 1^'"- "»'
Hint of III,, fill, nfwr K,.i„|.M„v lt\l ?, 'h "'"' "" ""' "-'Ol*'
•ftfr I'uaecoHt nhali be iiiay tl.e aV ^'"'' "' ""-' -•»"' «"'"^*y
TWENTY-THmr SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
jf'he Prayer.
^M)s()lvc, we bfHeoch tliotsO Lord' tho ^\x^^ nf fi
peope : that we n.ny l>e <ielivere<l T^ i./'oo . u^^; jj;
tlie 'jonds of kiu, which by our f/ailtv u 1
TV/e GoKpel. Matt. ix. 18-26.
>l/ /W time : A.s J
Behc.ld
c'Niis wns Mpoakin^r to the multitude
Lord,
h.'iiid
certain ruler eame up, and ;idored I
my daughter is even
now dead ; l)ut
foil
wh
pon her, and she sh.ill live. And J
urn, saying";
•ome ]ny t.'i
owed him, and his d
o vviis troubled wi;h an is.siie of
iseiples. And behold
came behind him, and t(
blood t\v
y
esns rising up
«t woman
>ui-h(H| the lu'in <»f I,
eJve y«^ars,
i^* gariiiiMit.
IT
or she said wi,hin herself- If F hIi- II 1.... 1. ^
si
hath
. be heiiled. But Jesus, t
^'mjr her, said: Be of good he.-irt, duud
mide thee whol
e. And ihe w
tvhole from that hour. And when .1
the h
ouse of the nil
his
i, turning and
Iter, Ihy ft.\th
oman w;i- nu.de
esus was eome info
ninlthude ni.iki
or, and .saw the minstrels and the
I'g a tumult, he si.id : (
tbe girl is not dend, but sUipHtl
ive pI.KH', for
him
to scorn. And when the mul.itud
pHth. And they hiunhed
'."■'• , "'"• "oen me mul.itude w;is nnt fm-ih
.» «™t ■„ and took her by tl,. hand. A ,d h . ,
arose. And
*soun try.
And the ni;iid
tu^ 4f , •, •""• -f^"" ine ni.Mia
ilie i.mio n»'v«>of \v<M!» "}-rM>.^ :. ' !• ■
n Atuv iiUfiim nuo nil umi
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TWENXy-FOURTH, OK LAST SUNDAY AFTER TENTECOJIT.
■ The Prayer.
Sui- up tlio wills of thy Faithful, O Lord ! we beseech
Ihee : tliut more earnestly seeking after the fruit of good
work-*, they may reeeivo more abundant helps from thy
mercy through, &-c.
The Gospel. Mutt. xxiv. 15-35.
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: When you
«ihall Hte the abomination of desolation, which was spo-
ken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the ioly
place ; he that readeth, let him understand : then they
that are in Judea, let them tlee to the mountains; and
he that is on tlie housetop, let him not come down to
take any thing out of his houso ; and he that is in the
Held, let him not go back to take his coat. And woe to
them that are with child, and give suck in those days.
J>ut pray that your (light be not in tho winter, or on the
Sabbath. For there shall be then great tribulation, such
as hath not been from the begiiuiing t>f the world until
now, neither shall be. And unless those days had been
shortened, no flesh could be saved : but for the sake of
the elect, those days shall be shortened. Then if any
man shall say to you: Lo, here is Christ, or there; do
not believe him : for there shall arise false Christs, and
false prophets, Jind shall show great signs and wonders,
insomuch as to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Be-
hold, 1 have told it you beforehand. If therefore they
Bhall say to you : Behold, he is in the desert; go ye not
out: Behold, he is in the closets; believe it not. * For
as the lightning eometli out of t he east, and appeareth
even into the west; so shall also the coming of the Son
of Man be. Wheresoever the body shall be, there shall
the eagles also be gathered together. And immediately
after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be dark-
ened, and the moon shad not give her light, and the
stars shall tall from heaven, and the powers of the
ht3avena shall be moved ; and there shall appear th«
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lnl.es cf tlu, earth mourn ; and Ihey »hall hoc t he s"n
ol Man counng i„ the ch.u.ls „r heaven wil m„eh
power an,l n,a,e,ty. And he .hall sen.l hi «n 1 w I
Mrnm,,et,andafc.reatvuk-e; an,l they shall g^ her „
parts ol the leavens lo the ulninsl bounds of Hum
And from the hg-lree learn a |,aral,le: When the br udi
hereol H now tender, a,ul the leaver eou e l.rlh you
^uiloXo;^^ a". "'i"t:-;i :';:j V^i'^r "'«"• '■"■''
hal no pass, tdl Ihese Ihln.J be ,.,„„. il?, "en S
earth shall pass away, but u,y ■.■^.a, shall not pas,
25X11 MARCH. THE ANNUSCIATION, ETC.
T/te Vrmjer.
fle^,?.?1h7r!r ^'^""^ Pl^'-'^^e that tl.y word should take
flesh u t^ie messu^re ot an Ar.rrel, i,, the womb of the
BWd Vir^nn Mary ; ^rrant to Ihy nupplianls, that wo
Who be .eve her to be truly the Mother of God, may be
helped by her iJitercesHJon with thee : through, &c.
The Gospel. Luke i. 2G-38.
into'.f ;!'.-tv'"fV'^l-f ^^"«^I V^^*^"^' ^^'^^« '««"* ^'•o"' <^'0d
into a city ol Gahee, called Nazareth, to a vir.ri,, e.s-
angel, being come in, .said unto her: Hail, Marv full of
gnu^MheLord is with thee: blessed art'S'i:;.o4
won on. Who, having heard, wn. troubled at his sayim?
s! oui;rbf ' T) ^r""^' ^:''' "'^^""-- «f -l^tation^lhi^'
for lit. t f"'^ ^1' ""^^'^ -^''^^ ^« '^^''^ Fear not, Mary,
ono H-e 1 """^ f ""' ,'"^''^ ^°^- ^^'^^'^1' thou shal
iMlbfl I'l ,r"'^ J^^yS. He shall be .^eat,
ana shall be called the 8on of the IVfost H.Vrl, ,.."1 ti, *
^ra uod shall give unto him the throne "of David iiis
b2 37'
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COLLECTS AND GOSPELS.
father : and he whall reign in the iiousc of Jacob forever,
and f)f hln kiiit,'dom there HJiall be no end. And Mary
8.ud to the an<rel : How shall this be done, because I
know not man i And the angel, answering, said to lier:
The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the [x wer
of the Afost High shall overshadow thee. And thertv
fore also the Holy which shall he born of thee, shall be
called the Son of God, Anci behold thy cousin Elizjw
betii, she also hath conceived a son in her old age ; and
this is the sixth month with her that is called I arren :
because no word shall be impossible with God, And
]\lary said : Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done
to me according to thy word.
15th august, feast of the assumption.
77«? Prai/er.
Pardon, we beseech thee, O Lord ! the sins of thy
servants: that we who are not able to please thee by
our deeds, may be saved by the intercession of the
mother of thy Son, our Lord, &c.
2'he Goapel. Luke x, 88-42.
At that time: Jesus entered into a certain town ; and
a certain woman named I\Iartha received him into her
house. And she had a sister called Mary. Who sitting
also at the Lord's feet, heard his word. But Martha
was busy about much serving. Who stood and said :
Lord, hast thou no care that my sister hath left me alone
to serve? Speak to her the ref ore, that she help inc.
And the Lord, answering, said to her : Martha, Marthl^
thou art careful, and art troubled about many things.
But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the b^^t
part, which shall not be taken from her.
1st NOVEMBER. FEAST OF ALL SAINTS.
llie Prayer,
O Almighty and Everlasting God ! who haat granted
ns to venerate in on^ goleinnity the merits of all thv
Saints; we beseech thee, that as our intercessors aio
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONFESSION. 435
multinliec, thou woaldst bentow upon us the doHirpa
abundance of thy mercy : tlirou^rh, &c ^
77ie Gospel. Matt. v. 1-12.
At that time: Jesus 8eeinrr the multitude, went ud
into u mountam, and when he was set down/h^s Enle^
:'!vin " RI '"'•h ^"^ r^'^"'"^""^ nu>uth,heUuS^^^^
8..ym^r: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is 'he
k«n^.d<,m of heaven. Blessed are the meek for tliev
Shu possess the land. Blessed are they ttmt lim7
for then: shall be comforted. Blessed are they th^un:
^er and thn-st after justice : for they shall havV ' i fiU
B ..Hsed are t^he merciful : for they shall obtain n ercv
Blessed are the clean of heart : for they shal see God'
tt'dlren of'r^'r'^i;''^'"/- ^^^ ^''^/«'-" ^^ - led
the children of God. Blessed are they that sufll-r per-
Sen Bi^"'^'' "^^^^ f"^*''^''^^ '^''^^ kin^lnro?
he-uen. Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and
persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you
untruly, for my sake; be glud and ivjoice, for Tour rS
ward 18 very great in heaven. ^
JTnstrtictions an^i Bevotiom for
Confession.
On the Sacrament of Penance.
Penance is a sacrament instituted by Christ, in which
oy the ministry of the Priest, actual Jins are' renTitted;
and the conscience is released from .-^ll bonds by which
It may be bound. In this sacrament, also, the eternal
punishment due to sin is remitted, and part or the whole
»f the (Jllftent ^" '"'*''"^"^' 'According to the disposition
Hence we see the great necessity of tMa sacrament;
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
and llie Council of Trent has decreed, that it h not less
necessary for salvation to those who have fallen into
mortal sin after baptism, than baptism to those who
have never been baptized. And although penance may,
at first sight, and in itself, seem to be a bitter and pain-
ful thing, yet, viewed in its fruits and conscquer:ces, it
is full of consolation ; and every Christian, as soon as
he is conscious that he has fallen into a mortal sin, ought
at once to have recourse to this fount of divine mercy.
The evil consequences of delay are manifold. 1. In
a Mtate of mortal sin, every other mortal sin committed
becomes more aggravated in its character. 2. The com-
mission of one mortal sin makes a second easier, and
this leads to a third, and so on. 3. In a state of morUil
Bin, a man loses the value of all the good works that he
may do. They avail nothing for everlasting life. Nei-
ther alpis, nor prayers, nor fasts, nor even martyrdom
itself, can profit a man, if he has not repented of his sins.
4. Sin, continued in, shuts by degrees the door of divine
mercy, until at last scarce any hope is left of obtaining
pardon from God. Lastly. Just as the longer a stuhi
remains upon a garment, the more ditlicult it is to re-
move, and the longer we neglect to cleanse our cham-
bers or our persons the more defiled they become; so
the longer the soul neglects to purge itself by confes-
sion, the more difficult the work becomes, and the more
intricate, on account of the number of sins and anxiety
of mind, until at last even an experienced confessor may
be unable to extricate the soul from its miserable state;
aud thus the worm of conscience is begotten and nour-
ished, which, though it may not be felt in life, will as-
suredly sting cruelly in the hour of death, and much
more in that place where the worm never dieth, and th«
fire is not quenched.
• The Parts of Penance.
It is not necessary here to enter at any length upon
the parts of penance. It will be sufficient to mention
that they are three — conlrilion, confession^ and saiisfao
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437
^^n. wliich are absolutely necessary for the perfe.-tioii
of the sacrament and for salvation pena.tion
True contrition consists in a hearty sorrow and de-
tes^ition ot our sins, because by them we have offended
uod, whom we ought to love above all thinL^s. To tMs
sorrow must be joined a firm purpose of amendmen of
hfc, and ot never wilfully sinning a. min '^"'''"^"' ^'
enli?e, that is, all mortal sms, as to their number and
character, must be laid open to the priest; 2 TiihM
pr ed^dTv'd^ w'r"'' '' f^^-^^' 'hat is it iJmfbe
pieceded by due diligence and care in the examination
intend o obey whatever the priest commands him. Bv
satisfaction is meant the performance of the penance en
joined by the priest, as well as other peniteS works"
winch we may do in satisfaction for the sins ^^Ud '
have committed; and which works are of three kin.
tS.^ ^'°^'''"^' ^"^ ^"^*"^' ^^ ''^''' corporeal aus:
Causes which render Confession invalid.
1. When any mortal sin is omitted wilfuilv from
aliame or any other motive. wiuuiiy, irom
2. When a falsehood is told in confession concerning
any mortal sin, known to be mortal ""termng
3. When ary mortal sin is forgotten, which midit
J'inlt"n-?''' !f .""^^ ^ ^"" P"'*^^^^ ^^ abandoning
k '",\^,;^^"i<^/"& ^il dangerous occasions of sin. ^
5. When the penitent k under any sentence of ex.
communication, and has not been absolved from h mt
viously to confession. P^®
6. When the penitent, having sins of some conse
quence to confess, deliberately chooses a young or un.
skillul confessor, wh^ is not exoerieno J in L... "^
conscience. " ^'*"^'' ^''•
B1*
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
Prayer before Exatrdnation. of Conscience.
most merciful God, I give thee most humble
and hearty thanks for all thy mercies unto me, and,
particularly at this time, for thy forbearanc<^. and
long-suffering with me, notwithstanding my many
and grievous sins. It is of thy great mercy that I
have not fallen into greater and more grievous sins
than those which I have committed, and that I have
not been cut off and cast into hell. my God,
although I have been so ung^rateful to thee in times
past, yet now, 1 beseech thee to accept me return-
ing to thee with an earnest desire to repent, and
devote myself to thee, my Lord and my God, and
to praise thy holy name forever.
Enlighten me, God, for thou knowest all my
ways and observest all my footsteps. Come, thou
truia light, and dispel the darkness of my heart, that
1 may see what in me is displeasing unto thee, and
that with a contrite heart I may bewail my sins,
rightly confess them, and effectually forsake and
amend them.
Receive my confession, and spare me, most
gracious Lord Jesus Christ, whom I, an unworthy
sinner, am not worthy to name, because I have so
often offended thee through my fault, through my
own fault, through my own most grievous fault
Behold, God, I humbly bow my knees before
thee. I blush and am confounded, and am ash:mied
to lift up my face unto thee ; for my iniquities are
multiplied, and as a heavy burden oppress me.
But thou, most merciful Jesus, be merciful unto
me a sitmer. Rebuke me not in thine anger, and
cast me. not away from thy face, good Jesus, who
hast said that thou wiliest not the death of a sinner,
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43d
but rather that he should be converted and live
Receive me, I beseech thee, returning to thee with a
penitent and contrite heart. Thou art my Saviour
and my God ; I am tl,y servant, although a wicked
one, and a most unworthy sinner. Spare me
most kind Jesus, who didst die upon the cross that
thou mightest save sinners. To whom shall I flee
but unto thee, my only hope and my salvation?
It thou dost reject me, who will receive me ^ To
whom shall I look for assistance ? Who will heal
my iniquities ? Have mercy upon me, most ora-
cious Lord, and despise not the humble and conuite
heart of thy servant. Grant me, I beseech thee
perfect contrition for my sins, that I may detest
them with the deepest sorrow of heart. Send forth
thy light into my soul, and discover to me all those
sins winch I ought to confess at this time.
Assist me by thy grace, that I may be able to
declare them to the priest thy vicar, fully, humbly
and with a contrite heart, and so obtain perfect re-
rnission of them all through thine infinite troodness
Amen. °
most gracious Virgin Mary, beloved Mother of
Jesus Christ my Redeemer, intercede for me to him
Obtain for me the full remission of my sins and
perfect amendment of life, to the salvation of my
soul, and the glory of his name. Amen..
1 implore the same grace of thee, my angel
guardian : of you, my holy patrons, N. N. : of you,
holy Peter and holy Mcigdalen, and of all the
saints of God. Intercede for me a sinner, repenting
01 my sins, and rosolving to confess and amend them.
Amen.
440
IKSTKUUTlUMt} AMD OrVUTIONS
An h'xatnination of Constdenct for those vuho cmxfeis thttt
iSlnit rajularhi and fre<iurntlij, according to the thretfuld
duty we owe to Uod, to cur muikbor, and to ourselves.
1. IN IlKLATION TO GOD.
1. IIiivo you oiuittt'd moriiiiiji'' or eveninjf prayer, or
nofjfl 'Cled U: iiuiko your daily cx-muimliou v>l -oiiscieuco*
lluvo you pniyed negliyeiiil}, tuid witli wiiful ''istrae-
tionti f ± Havo you spent your ;'iuie, eui»'clilly on
SunthiVi and lioiUliys, no! in sluH-ijislily lyin^r a- he*:, or
in any sort ofi-i"' . iUurtaiiunent, but in reading, pniyiuir,
or other pious o.v '•;*!.••«..>; and t-tS en care that those under
your charge iiave d»>ae (he like, and not wanted llie in-
Btruetions necessniy .or their contlition, nor time for
prayer, or to pn^par*. i'or the H/ieranients? 3. Have yfUi
spoken irreverenUy of God and holy (hings ? Have ycu
taken his nan^e in vain, or told untrutlis { 4. Have y<.u
omitted your duty through human respect, interest, coia-
f)liance, &.c. i 5. Havo you been zealous for God's
lonor, for juciico, virtue, and truth, and reproved such
as act otherwise ? 6. Have you ix^signed yoiu- will to
God in troubles, necessities, sickness, &c. ? Have you
faith O.illy resisted thoughts of infidelity, distrust, pre-
sumi'lion, impurity, &-c. ?
IL IN RELATION TO YOUR NEIGHBOR.
1.' Have you disobeyed your superiors, murmured
against their commands, or spoken of them contemptu-
ously ? 2. Have you been troubled, peevish, or impa-
tient, when told of your faults, and not corrected them?
Have you scorned the good advice of others, or censured
;heir proceedings? 3. Have you olTended any one by
injurious threatening words or actions? 4. Or lessened
their reputation by any sort of detraction, o; in any mat-
ter of importance ? '6. Or spread any report, true o:
false, that exposed your neigh l)or to contempt, or iiii; h?
him undervalued? 6. Mave you, by carry ii^j si«»iiu«
backward and forwari! • eated discord and ir'. ■, ' 'er-
BUinding lielween ueigliD ira ? 7. Have you beeu i . »wai«i
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or |»ocvfsh towardH any orui in your cnrriufro, ^peccli, or
{'nivcrMutioii? 8. Or taken pk-asiiru to vex, niorlify, or
provoko them to Hvvcar, eurse, or Jiny ways ofl'end God?
U Have you mocked or n^proached tlicni for their cor-
poral or Hpiritnul inipcrfectionH? 10. Have you liecn
exceMsive in reprehendin^r those under your care, or been
vvuntin^r in givinjr tlieni just reproof? 11. Have you
borne with their overKi;,rhtH and in)i)erf('ctionH, and niven
them irinni counHel ? 12, Have you been Holieiloirs for
Huch an are under your charjrc ; and provicU-d for their
souks and l>odie8'/
III. IN RELATION TO YOURSELF.
1. Have you been oi)s(inate in followinfr your own
will, or in defending' your own opinion in thiuj^s either
iiidin'erent, dan^r^rouH, or Kcahdah)u.s? 2. Have you
taken plea.sure in hcarin*-- yourself praised, or yiehled to
tiiouohts of vanity ? 3. Have you indulged your.^elf in
over much ease, or any ways yielded to sensualily ? 4.
Has your converwation been edifying and moderate ; or
iiave you been froward, proud, or troui)les()me to others 1
6. Have you spent over much time in play, or useless
cnipl(>ymentH, and thereby omitted or put olf your devo-
tions to unseasonable times ?
Another Examination of Comciencc vpon the Ten Coin-
mandments. To be used for a general Confession, and
oceasionaUy at other times.
Have you been guilty of heresy or disbelief, or wilful
doul)ting of any article of faith ? How often ? and for
how long a time ? Or have you rashly exposed vourself
to the danger of infidelity, by reading bad books, or
keej)ing wicked company ? How often ?
Have you, by word or deed, denied your religion, or
gone to places of false worship, so as to join in aiiy way
m the worship, or to give scandal ? How often ?
Have you been ignorant of the articles of vour creed,
of the couunundments, or of any of those things which
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Christians in your station are bound to know 1 For how
lont' a time ]
Have you despaired of salvation, or of the forgive-
ness of your sins? Or iiave you rashly presumed
upon tinding mercy; going on in your sins, without
any thoughts of amendment; or depending upon a
deatii-bed repentance? How long have you been in
tliis way ?
Have you, after falling into mortal sin, neglected for
a long time to turn to God by repentance? and fo? how
long a time?
Have you committed any thing that you judged or
doubted to be a mortal sin, though perhaps it was not
so ? How often ? Or have you exposed yourself to tlie
evident danger of mortal sin ? How often ? and of what
sin ?
Have you been negligent in the worship of God?
seldom or never adoring and praising him, or giving liiro
thanks ; praying but little, or with little attention ; and
neglecting to make acts of faith, hope, or love of God?
How long has this negligence continued ?
Have you made a sacilegious confession or com-
munion, by concealing some mortal sin in confession, or
what you doubted might be mortal ; or for want of a
hearty sorrow for your sins, and a firm purpose of amend-
ment ; or by being grossly negligent in the examination
of your conscience ? How often ?
Have you received any other sacrament, for example,
confirmation, or matrimony, in mortal sin ?
Have you neglected to perform the penance enjoined
in confession? or said it with wilful distractions ? How
often ?
Have you presumed to receive the blessed sacrament
after having broken your fast ?
Have you been guilty of idolatry, or of giving divine
honors to any thing created, or used any witchcraft, or
charms, or spells, or. such like other diabolical inven-
tions ? How often ? and with what scandal or ill ex-
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Have you employed prayers or sacred names to Kuper-
btilious uses ? How often ?
Ihm you coiiHulted fortune-tellers, or made use of any
superstitious practices, to find out things to coini!, re-
cover things lost, &c. ? How often ?
Have you given credit to dreams, taken notice of
omens, or made any other superstitious observations ?
How often ?
Have you blasphemed God o his saints ? How
often ?
Have you abused the holy Scriptures, or scoffed at
holy things ? How often ?
The Second Comnmndment
" ThoH shah not take the name of the Lon' thy God hi vain,"
Have you taken God's name in vain, or used it without
respect in common discourse ? Have you taken a f ilwe
oath, or sworn to what you did not certainly know
whether it was true or false ? Have you taken a rash
oath, or without a sufficient reason? Have you taken
an oath to do any thing that was wicked or unlawful ?
or broken your lawful oaths? How often?
Have you had a custom of swearing rashly and incon-
siderately by the name of God, by your soul, or by the
way of imprecation upon yourself? How long 'have
you had this custom ? How many times a day have you
sworn in this manner? Have you sworn by' the bl'ood
or wounds of God, or any other blasphemous oath?
How often ?
Have you cursed yourself or others, or any thing else 1
and if so, was it from your heart ? How often ?
Have you been accessory to others swearing, cursing,
or blaspheming ? How often ?
Have you made a rash vow, without sufficient knowl-
edge or deliberation ?
Have you broken any vow or solemn promise made
to God ? How often ?
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Tlie Thhd Coinmnnd.nent.
Remember that iliou l.cep iioiy the ' *>bath day. '
H.'.v» you negk'cUil to keep holy the bu:'«iay?
ILive you, when provouted trom hearing ipiih:? on
Sundays and holydayH, supplied the oniisHion by pray'-irs
at home, aijd tuken cure tiwit those iit)*!.: ; ur charge
did the aanic ?
Have you done any 8(M'viUi work without necessity
upon those ilays? or been accessory to others so douigl
llow ot'U'U ?
Have you spent those days in idlenesH or in sin ? or
bi'en a'ft'ssory to others speiuling them sol How
ot'toa ?
The Fourth Commandment.
'• Honor thy father and thy mother."
If a Child. — Have you been wanting in your duty to
your parents, by not loving them, or not showing them
due respect ; or bv disobeying them ? and was it in any
matter ol' moment ? Or liave you be^n disobedient or
disrespectful to any other lawful superiors? How
often ?
Have you desired your parents' death, or cursed thera !
Or given them injurious language? Or lifted up your
hand against thera? Or threatened them? Or pro-
voked them to swear, «. :)thei vvise to otlend ( od ? Or
caused them any considerable trouble or uneasiness?
How often ?
Have you stolen from your parents, or oti.erwise
wronged them ? Or 8(}uandered avvjiy tlicir aubstance !
How much, and how often ?
Have you neglected to succor our pirenta m their
necessities, either corporal or spin al ■
If a Pare^iL — Have you been n ^di*, 4 in procuH (f
that vou children should be speediiy baptized? Or
thiii they should be timely instructed in their prayen-)
and the Christian doctrine ? Or have you been wanting
in giving thorn curly iniprossions of the fear and love of
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God ? Or in inking ".am of their discharging their duty
with regard to the Hucraments { ^ ^ ^
lluve you neglected to correct them ; or been exces-
bive in your correction ? cAct-s-
IJave you neglected to remove from them the occa-
Bions ot bin, such as wicked companions, bad booiis.
romances, &c ; or suffered them to lie in the same bed
wi h one another, with danger to their chastity?
in^J^a^"'"'"''^^^■^^'"P'^^ How often, and
Jl!!, fr^— "^^^, y«" disobeyed your master or
'.1 8 K-^? Have you been wanting in diligence or in-
I .Htry Have yo injured or destroyed tifeir prone v
ill- Tliiemf '''"'''' "'"'^''^^ or suffered otheis to
1 ve you stolen from them, or given any thing away
witli tt th(!ir knowledge? o "way
Ha 1 you b trayed their confidence by revealincr tlu-ir
secret, by tale-beuring, by lies, &c. ? '^^'^'^""^ ^liur
Have -Mi obeyed or Hattered them in any thing sinful ?
ovoMh y '^f^'-^'^-^^^^y^u neglected to watch
over the. c ndu f your k rvants ?
timpT/' '*'^^'"''^' "'^'^"^ necessity, to allow them
^"^t'the:LTent^"""'^^^^ ^"' holydays, or to fr.
them InjSusly"'"''"'' *''" '''''' "^^^' '' '^'^'^^
Tht Fifth Commai hent.
" -"Jiou shalt not kill."
An^T you been guilty o anger or violeit passion!
And It so, what scandal was given '
m^Z""! ^'"''/^^''''^ «"^' one's death, through hatred or
m.ihee ? or tor your temporal interest ? hSw "ten ^
no^J^r y^V^.^eng^^^ yourself o " nny one by ^ )rd or
ajtion. or desired revenge, or t kexi pieaauW n Z
uiou^aia oi It ? How often .
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DBVOTIONS
Ilavf yon provoked, chjillenuofl, or Htrufk others, ot
been jciilty of (juarrellin^' or H;^ditin<^ with them .' How
ofUTJ ? And wimt niisc'lii.'f hiive you done them ?
Have you borne mal' j to others, or refused to be
reconciled to them? For how lonj^ a time ? And wlut
9/)rt of evil hud you in your heart against them?
Have you procured, or thou.i,dit to procure, a ml-^oar.
riiiire ? or jpven any counsel, aid, or ussistance ther'3>
unto? How ften f
Have you done any thinf^ to shorten vour own or any
other's life, or to hasten death ? or rashly exposed your-
self or others to danger ? How often ?
Have you desired your own death, through passion or
impatience? or entertained any thoughts of making
Kvay v/ith yourself? or atteinpted or designed any such
thing? How often ?
Hive you neglected to give alms a*'Cording to your
condition and ability? Or lo reclaim sinners when it
lay ill your power? How often?
Have you been guilty of any spnitual murder, by
drawing others into mortal sin ? Or have you been ac-
cessory to the sins of others, by counsel, or conmiaiul,
or provocation, or any other way ? How often ? And
what sins?
Have you given scandal, or occasion of sin to otliers,
by lewd or irreligious discourse ; by drunkenness or
swearing; by immodesty of dress or behavior, &.C.?
N.B. — Tlie circumstance of scaiuial is ijenerally found in all sins that
we known to otliers, by reason of the force of ill-ex{)mple, wliiuh evf
90ura<;e>i others to sin.
77ie Sixth Commandmf^nt.
" Thou shall not commit atluttery."
Have you been guilty of any acta of impurity?
( Under this head, all sins against jnirity must be carefnllij
examined; as well as whatsoever leads to their indii licence
or commission.) Have you been guilty of filthy talking?
of reading immodest books 1 of indecency of dress ? of
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looking at unchaBto objects ? of taking any danL'erous or
nil I '»|>(jr liberties? o / o
/rifv " r^„"</*'«.''.".!' "«'''"''^^.^'' »"•* '^^ Ninth Cominan.!ment »re m«it
tiZ " " "' y**"' " ""•-•'-•"'"^'•y. '" =» 'nore /.articulur examint
77k7 Seventh Commandment,
"Thou ghalt not steal."
Have you been guilty of stealing, or cheating, or in
any way wronging your neighbor in buying or sellinrF
or iu any othor bargains or contracts? Or have voli
been accessory to another's committing any sucii injus-
tice .' How often ? and to what value {
ILiye you unjustly retained vvh'.t belonged to another?
llow long? and to what injury .•
Have you c;>used any dam.ige to your neighbor in his
house, cattle, or other goods ? How often ?
Have you contracted debts without desi-rn of i)Mvin.r
hem; or without any prospect of being able to^my
them? Or have you delayed or refused to p^iy your
just debts when you were able? Or have you, by
prodigal f'xpenses, rendered yourself unable; and so
wronged your creditors, or your own family? How
otten ; ''
Have you been guilty of negligence in the securing
or administering of trusts confided to your care, wheth-
er lor eceleskistical, charitable, or other purposes ^ Has
any actual loss resulted from this neglig^jice ^ To
what extent? Have you been negligent in the adminis-
tration of property otherwise entrusted to yuu, as /guard-
ian or administrator? If so, have others thereby suf-
fercd? To what exte.it?
Have you been guilty of usury, in the loan of money ?
Mow often ? ^
Have you put off false money ? i low much ? How
often ?
Have you professed any art, or undertaken any busi-
ness, without sutKcient skill or knowled<re ? And whut
injury iuis your neighbor suffered from it?
448 iNsTuurrroNM anp prvotionm
Hnvo yon iMmijhi or rocnlvod stolon j^i odsl or tiikcn
ortlioHo who couUI not jrivo ? How ortcnl
ll.'ivc yon iiojjrloctiMl your work or luiMiiumH lo whifh
you \V(Mo hlrcil, or by conlnu'l ol>li;^»M| ? How ot'liml
luui to wlint injury? Or li.ivo you l)roktMJ your iiroinisis
in lUMttt'rs o^^•(^u^^lM|u^^nl'0 .'
N.n. — III ull HiiiM of iiijiiNiii'i', \vli)>i'«l)y yno liiivu donn niir wnin^ ic
four nci<;lilior, rillici' in lii'i |ii'i'--(ni, or in his uodiIh, or in lim I'liiii'in^trr,
honor, or good iiiiiiic, you nri< Nii'iclly olili^'i^'ii to iiirilto I'lill NitiiHrii tum
Aiiil rcMiiiuiiou, il' it bu in your jiuwur, oiIkm'wiho tliu niii will iiul Itu lor*
giVlMI.
H;ivo yon, thou, no<j!:lo('U'(l or (Iclnycd, witlio\it jiint
c:nisf>, lo m.iko Hnlislai'lion niul roslitiition, whon il wan
in your powor .' Ilowloni;.'
II
unii
<MI('<
Uov
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Thr bynjhth Coin nut iidiht'tit.
"Tliuu kIiuIi iiol hour t'liUo wiliioHH ti((aii)Mt Uiy ncijjhiior."
H.'ivo yon Ihhma jjfuilty of tollintjf Hoh? And wliotlicr
in any matter ofrouHiMiuiMKH', or to the injury ol'any ouef
How ol'ion t
W'AXo you Ik'oii guilty of liypoorisy or dissininlution ?
Ho\V ofion?
Havo you entertained a had oj)inioii of your noif^'hlxtr
without fxroniidrt, or judjjfed rushly of his uctionw or inten-
tion?* i How often ?
Have you l>een guilty of l)ackhiting, or uneharitahlo
convi'rsnti(4n, by speaking of the known faults of your
ftbsent neighbor? How often?
Have yon been guilty of the sin of detraction, which
consists in taking away or lessening your neighhor'H
repulation, by publishing his secret faults or defects 1
How often have yon done so? From what motive? and
before how many ?
Have you been guilty of calumny, which consists in
Baying of your Mcighbor what is false or uncertain?
How often ? and before how many ?
N n. — la either oaw, you are obliged to rcBtaie his cliaraclsn oa far ai
you uro able.
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u.....y .' fiuvo you tJu,i. oN.mnn, in it f Or any w v
li.'vo you i„j„n.i your .u.,i;L(lil.or'H l.orior l,v n.
"iiiKl, l»y mcoIIm mu\ .l.miot.r How on,-', ' '"" ' '''
Nj.vo you, l,y cMroiii^r Hlori.-s iKickwanlH and r(,r
wunls <.r ,u any oIImm- way .ansc-d .ni.un.l r^,;u J ;
ii;:-:;;t,^'^"^'' ^'^''^'-^^ ii-oa.ny:.a'to ''!;,:;;
y'/'ff A^?'///A C'omniaTnl/nrnt.
. " Tliou Ml.aU not „ov.,i ll.y ,m,j«|,Im„'. wi/J, "
M;.v« you tuk,.„ |,l™s„n. i„ any u,k.|,„„,„ (l,„„.|,f,H«r
ft *
V'//<? 7hil/i ('omniniidtnfnt.
" Thou Nhdlt „(,t ,;„v,,t iJ.y ri.,i«|,|,„,', ^oo,J, „
v\ n( iiiu you had tlicui n^r|,t or wronir? Or !,(.,.,, ;„ »
jiiHpos.hon of slealinr,s or olf.onvi.so wron-rin?. in if
niy 111 your povvnr? How oft,,,, '{ "" ^ ""' " **
o,. .!;?"'' ^;'i- ''''?''! ^''"'" "^''^^''l>'>r'H loHH or.mi.sforfnne
2%^ Commandments of the Church.
rr.,Ji'. "rVi''" '">'''^^«^"d to keep holy the duyn of obli
g.it.( n ? riuve you worked on thoHo dayn w^thou t
cuHsUy und without leave from your pantor ?
. Have you nc^rleeted to hear niaH.s on Sundays and
^ii^ servants should hear it? ilowoftinV"" '"""'''"
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\
III. Have you broken the days of abstinence com-
tnanded by the Church ? or eaten more than one meal
on fasting-days? or been accessory to others so doino-?
How often ? °
IV., V. Have you neglected to confess your sins
once a year? or to receive the blessed sacrament at
Easter ?
VI. Have you solemnized marriarre at the forbidden
times? Have you married within the forbidden degrees
of kindred] or with any other known impediment '"^
The Capital or Deadly Sins.
Pride.— Have you been guilty of pride, or compla-
cency in yourself, or contempt of others? How ofien?
_ Have you been guilty of vainglory, by doing your ac-
tions to procure esteem ? How often?
ILive you taken delight in the esteem and" applau?'^
of others? or have you been uneasy and discontented
when you did not receive such esteem or applause?
How often?
Covetousness. — Have you been guilty of covetousness,
in desiring or loving too much the things of this world ?
Have you sought aftL«r them too eagerly ? or been too
much distressed at the loss of them ? How ofien ?
For the sins of Lust, see the Sixth Cnmmamlment.
For the sins of Anger, see the Fifth Commandment.
Gluttony.— Have you been guilty of gluttony, by
eating or drinking to excess, so as to endanger or I'liiiire
your health or reason? How often? and with what
scandal ?
Have you indulged an inordinate gratification of your
appetite ? How often ?
Have you made others drunk ? or sought to make
them so ? or boasted of having made them so ? How
often ?
Envy.— Have you envied or repined at your neigh-
bor's good, either spiri: il or temporal? or rejoiced^'at
his harm ? How often ?
Have
V'/ ill l\/Ay»**
temporal} or rej(
i-.j of jealousy hi consequence of
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ariy attejition or preference shown to others^ HavP vnn
rejo.ced to see them clisappainted or moXd ? ' ^'"
your duty? How often? ^ li om discharging
Have you neglected your sDiritinl rln+.'/^c 7 j-
Have you entertained with nlprmnrA ih^ tUr. u^ »
^n^uz:^^ t: :f.iT" "^-"-"""^ -y
the sins wl,ic-h are peculiar to .&«♦;' &c ougi.t to examine into
neglected tl.e duties if tS^re^^:^ SSg'."' '"" '" ^"^^ '"^>' ''-«
Co..seW.ra//on« ^o .;.«V. in our Mind true Contrition for our
bins. ''
1. Place before yourself, as distinctly as you can
all theisms hat you are going to confess. ^ '
^. Consider who He is, and honr good and era-
ciojis He has been to you, whom you have so often
and so much offended by these sin! He m;de you
I11..1, and to be happy with him forever. He re-
deemed you by his blood. He has borne with you
and waited for you so long. He it is who has aid
you and moved you to repentance. Why have v™.
thu. ».nnea agauist him ? Why have you been t'hu^
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ungrateful ? What more could he have done for
you ? Oh, be ashamed, and mourn, and hate your-
self, because you have sinned against your Maker
and your Redeemer, whom you ought to have loved
above all things.
3. Consider the full consequences of even one
mortal sin. By it you lose tiie grace of God. You
destroy peace of conscience ; you forfeit the felicity
of heaven, for which you were created and redeem
ed ; and you prepare for yourself eternal punish-
ment. If we grieve for the loss of temporal and
earthly things, how much more for those which are
eternal and heavenly ? If we grieve at the de-
parture of a soul from the body, how much more
at the death of a soul, wliich is the loss of the pres-
ence of tiie grace of God ? " What shall it profit a
man if he gain the whole world, and lose his own
soul ?" And " who can dwell with everlasting
burnings ?" Wlio can endure to be cast out from
the presence of God forever ?
4. Consider how great has been and is the love
of God for you, if only from this, that he hath so
long waited for you, and spared you, when he might
have so justly cast you into hell. Behold him
fastened to the cross for love of you ! behold him
pouring forth his precious blood to be a fountain to
cleanse you from your sins ! Hear him saying. " I
Lhirst," as it were with an ardent desire for your
salvation. Behold him stretching out his arms to
embrace you, and expecting you, until you should
come to yourself and turn unto him, and throw
yourself before him, and say, " Father, I have sinned
against heav :n and before thee, and am no more
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tion of these things touch your heart with love for
him who hath so loved you, and love will beget
true contrition, most acceptable to God.
A Prayer for obtaining Contrition.
I hjive now here before me, Lord, a sad r ros-
pect of the manifold offences by wiiich I have dis-
pleased thy divine Majesty, and which I am assured
will appear m judgment against me, if I reoent not,
and my soul be not disposed, by a hearty sorrow,
to receive thy pardon. But this sorrow, Lord
this repentance, must be thy free gift ; and if it
comes not from the hand of thy mercy, all my en-
deavors will be in vain, and I shall be forever mis-
erable). Have mercy, therefore, on me, Father
ot mei-cies, and pour foith into my heart thy grace
wheieby I may sincerely repent of all my sins •
give me a true contrition, that I may be, vail my
past misery and ingratitude, and grieve from my
heart for liaving offended thee, so good a God.
Permit me not to be deluded with a false sorrow,
as, I fear. I have been too often, through my own
vveakness and neglect ; but let it be now thy gift
descending from thee, the Father of lights, that so
my repentance may be accompanied witli amend-
m(int and change of life, and I may be fully ac-
quitted from the guilt of all my sins, and once more
received into the number of thv servants. Through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
An Act of Contrition,
Lord Jesus Ch.ir^L, lover of our souls, who,
for the great love wiierewitli thou liast loved us'
wouldest not the death of a sinner, but rather that
Jie snouid be converted and live ; 1 grieve from the
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bottom of my honrt that I have offended tliee, my
most loving Fsitlier and Redeemer, unto whom all
sin is inlinitely displeasing/; who hast so loved me
tliMt thou didst shed thy blood for me, and endure
1 he bitter torments of a most cruel death. my
God ! infinite Goodness! would that I had never
offended thee. Pardon me, Lord Jesus, patdon
me, most humbly implorinnr tiiy mercy. Have pity
uj)on n sintUM- for whom thy blood pleads before the
face of the Father.
most merciful and forgiving Lord, for the love
of thee I forgive all who havt; ever offen(l(;d me. I
firndy resolve to forsake and flee from all sins, and
to avoid the occasions of them ; and to confess, in
bitterness of spirit, all those sins which I have cum-
niitted rigainst thy divine goodness, and to love tiiee,
my God, for tiiine own sake, above all things and
forever. Grant me grace so to do, most gracious
Loid Jesus.
Anpiraiioufi before or after Confession.
My Lord and my God, I sincerely ncknowlediye m^
self ;i vile nnd wretched sinner, unworthy to "jippear
in thy presence ; but do thou have mercy on me, and
save nie.
Most loving Father, I have slimed against heat on, and
bi fore thee, and am unworthy to be called thy child ;
make me as one of thy servants, and may I for tile future
be ever faithful to thee.
It truly grieves me, O my God, to have sinned, and so
many times transgressed thy law; but wash me now
from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
1 detest my sins, O Lord : I abhor my wickedness
1 confess my ingratitude, and seek refnge in thy mercy.
From this moment I purpose never more to oflend
tliee : oh, let me suffer all kinds of pain and infjmiv.
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Z;."""? n-'^'^'M'^'''!'^"'* than return to my fonner
course of ||f«,, and live Uiy erieiny.
() lovii.jr Father, assist me by' thy grace, that I m.-.y
bnn^r forth worthy fruits of penance' aud nit suttbr my
8U1S to jro unpunished. ^
N.»Ny, () Lj.rd I be^rin to live, not trnstin- i„ „,y <,wn
Htrj.n- h or ni the resolutions J make, but in the mulli-
tudeof thy mercies. l>erf<.ct, () (J,,,!, the work which
th(,u hast bejrun n. me. Thou h.-ist ^nven me peace and
understandm^; but. wretched sinner tiiat I am, how
nn^rn.tefully have I nbused .11 thy jriftH. And yet n<,w,
with all the tenderness ..fa lovin- Father, thou Vecallest
•nc Iron, sm, and rescuest me from hell and everlastin-r
damnation. *>
AI:.m! my Honl is full of anjruish and confusion at the
recollection of the n.any sins whereby I have offended
thee my merciful Redeemer, mnde myself a slave to the-
devil, and provoked thy an^rer.
Oh, that 1 h.-id never tranVessed thy commandments,
nor -'lien Mito such .n ,hyss of misery and calandty
Oh, that I had never sir.n.d! Happy those souls who
have preserved their innocence : oh, that J had been so
h;ippy !
IJnt now T am resolved, with the h In of thy (rr;,ee to
>.' mmv watchful over myself; to amuul .ny fki.h.-.., and
f-ilhl thy lavv. J.ook down on me vl.u tl^e eyes of
mercy, O (jod, and blot out my sins.
Fof-,nve me what is past, juid, throu^rh thine infinite
jroodness, secure me, by thy grace, agnink all my wonted
failm-rs for the time to come.
My Hins surpass in number the sands of the sea, and
confess myself O Lord, unworthy of thy mercy; but
tliy /:roodness is above all my offences.
'i'hou hast declared, O Lord, that there is joy in heaven
tor (he conversion of a sinner; errant me, then, tiie .rr,ee
Of (rue repentance, and let heaven rejoice at my aiiTend-
Thou wiliest not the death of a sinner, but that hp be
^vuvcnud ana live; ^rrant me, then, that spiritual life
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which r need ; for behold, O Lord, I sincerely desire to
live to thee.
Thou didst come, O dear Redeemer, not to call the
just, but sinners, to repentance ; behold a miserable sin-
ner here before thee • oh, draw me powerfully to thy-
self.
Have mercy on mc, O God. according to thy great
mercy ; and, according to the multitude of thy tender
mercies, blot out my iniquities. Sprinkle me with thy
precious blood, and 1 shall be whiter than snow.
Let not thy {)recious blood, my dear Saviour, be shed
f(ir mc in vain ; but may it now bring forth in me the
fruit of sincere repentance, and open to me the way to
life everlasting.
How great is thy goodness, O Lord, in having so
long spared such a worthless servant,, and waited with
so much patience for his amendment. What return
shall I make for tliy infniite mercies? Oh, let this nu^rcy
be added to the rest, that I may never more offend thee ■
this single favor I earnestly beg of thee, O Lord, viz.
that 1 may for the future renounce my own way to follow
thine.
Help me, O Lord my God, and have compassion on
my sinful soul. Amen.
Direct io?is for Confession.
Approach the confessional in an humble and contrite
spirit, and, with your head and hands uncovered, kneel
down by your confessor. Then, mnking the sign of the
cross, say. Benediciie, or, '* Father, give me thy blessing."
After he has given the benediction, say the Cmifiteor, as
far as the words, " ?nea culpa ,•" then say, " Since my
liist confession, I ace uoe myself of ." Here name
all the Hins which you have recalled to mind since your
last confession ; and, in confessing them, be sure to ob-
serve these rules :
L Let your confession be entire; i. e. do not know-
ingly conceal any one sin, otherwise, so far from obtain-
Vug ubboiutioii, you do but add to your sins. State the
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you uA:::t .n:?js'„7;rr.vrf
le.«s consct of the will ; Id I'o ^;.""''' "' ""''^ '■""•^' "'
2. Lot yom- confession be pure I pt nv„r„ ii,;, i
nuailKmed sincerely and ex,./t v withn,,, ^ "•'"'
you can c„nJ»,ef;,ly wiM, f^trsTnd caX"""'" "
yo^^rin:<;:;Sf^itr'(t-::;!:^^^^
from whom, liiroucW, l,:. ....{..^t vn,. ^ '^'^^V^^ "* yo«.
1 hen listen attentively and hnmbly to the direction
m d advice of your confessor, and be fullv resolved trdn
« n.st,tuli„n, or reparation, or for the avoiding ^fsj"*!;'
^fier Co7}fessi(m.
^ L As soon after confession as you convonipntl. ep-
F-.onn your penance, and renew your resolutions of
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avoiding all sin, and of adopting all the means for ho
doing, by avoiding tiie occasions aikd temptations of sin ;
and then you may have a perfect confidence, with devout
thuMJifuliiess, that all your sins, through the mercy ;f
God, are forgiven.
2. Consider how you can amend \ our life. This will
bi best dune by fixing your attention on one or two of
.your more prominent delects of ehara'iter, and directing
VtHir chief efforts to overcome these hy such means as
the following : — 1. Conceive a strong desire to overcome
these f lults, frequently renew your resolution, and ex-
umine yourself particularly uj)ou them. 2. When you
commit them, punish yourself in some way for it. 3.
Endeavor always to have the thought of Christ present
in your mind, and direct short prayers to him, especially
when you are attacked by tempt;;tions, or when you are
necessarily exposed to the danger of sinning. 4. Medi-
tate frequently on those subjects most calculated to ex-
cite your fears, hope i, and affections, as death and judg-
ment, the love "f Ood, his kindnesses to you, his prom-
ises, &c. Be sH';'"!'-!, and persevere, with a good hope
of victory, throu^u the grace of Christ.
Prayers after Confession.
I.
Accept, Lord, I beseech thee, this my^ confes-
sion, and mercifully pardon all my deficiencies, that,
according to the greatness of thy niercy, I may be
fully and perfectly absolved in heaven ; who livost
and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost,
&c. •
IT.
almighty and most merciful God, who, accord-
ing to the mul'itude of thy tender mercies, hast
vouchsafed mce more to receive this prodigal child,
after so many times going astray from thee, and to
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a(!niii lum t ; this sacniment of reconciliation ; 1 mve
thee thanks wiLi. all t^ie powers of mv soul for this
and all other mercies, (Traces, and blessin.ir.. be-
Siowed on me, the most unwortliy of ;ill sinners-
and prostiatincr myself at thy sacred feet, f offer
myscir now to be henceforth forever thine, ( ' kt
nothinpf in hlc or death ever separate rue , bee.
1 once more n nounce with my whole s. ,i my
treasons ajrainst thee, and all the abomir. ,ns and
sins of my past life. I renew mv prorni.s. s made
1 baptism, nnd from tliis moment I dedicate myself
clei-nally to thv ,yn and service. Oh ! grant tha't for
the time to coi. i may ever fly and ablior sin more
tlian death its.-lf, and avoid all uch occasions and
"ompanies -s have unhappily biouo-ht me t I
resolve henceforth to tly tliein all. by thy divine
pice, without which, of myself, I can do nothin^r
1 resolve to perform such and such devotions for
obtainmg this grace. I resolve to fly idleness, and
to set myself a regular order and method of life, for
the time I have yet to come. I beg -thy blessin^r
iipon these my resolutions, that they may not be
inettectual, like so many others I ha e formerly
made; for, Lord, without th<M 1 am nothincr but
misery and sin. Supply, also, by tl- mercy, what-
ever defects have been in this my -nfession. 1 am
sensible that it hath been very "imperfect, and that
1 was far fron^ having that true sorrow which the
heinousness of my sins required ; but let the pre-
cious blood of thine only Son make up this deficien-
cy. Accept of my poor performance, such as it is,
and gne me grace ti be now and always a true
penitent, through the same Jesus Christ, *thy Son
faiiicii.
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A PROTESTATION,
Recommfiided by St, Francis of Sales, to be made by tLo penitent <i
f>re8en(X! of his Director, by way of engraving in his soul a firm reso
utiou of serving God. It may be used also in private.
I, N. N., placed in the presence of the eternal
God, aiid of all the court of heaven, having consid-
ered the exceeding mercy of his divine goodness
towards me, a most unworthy and wretched crea-
ture, whom he hath made out of nothing, preserved,
maintained, and delivered from so many dangers,
and loaded with so many benefits ; but, above all,
having considered the incomprehensible sweetness
and clemency with which this most good God hath
so graciously spared me in my iniquities, so fi-e-
quently called upon me, inviting me to amend, and
so patiently expected my repentance and conversion
until this })resent time, notwithstanding all my in-
gratitude, disloyalty, and infidelity, whereby defer-
ring my conversion, and despising his graces, I have
so unadvisedly offended him ; having, moreover,
considered that, upon the day of my holy baptism,
I was so happily and holily vowed and dedicated to
my God to be his child ; and that, contrary to the
profession then made in my name, I have so many
times, so execrably and detestably, profaned and
violated all the powers of my soul and senses of my
body, applying and employing them against his di-
vine Majesty ; at length, returning to myself, pros-
trate in heart and mind before the throne of the
divine justice, I acknowledge, confess, and avow
myself lawfully attainted and convicted of high trea-
son against his divine Majesty, and guilty of the
death and passion of Jesus Christ, by reason of the
fiins wliich 1 llflVI" 0.nmxn\t.tfi<] fnr wbinli h«^ fWpA anA
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suffer..! tlie torments of tlie cross ; so that I am
woithy to be cast away, and condemned fo'ter
But turning myself towards the throne of the in
fimtc mercy of the same etgrnal God,1,avinr<":
tested, from the bottom of my heart and w ^, al
my power, tl_,e many transgressions of my n " ifc"
I n.ost humbly beg and crave pardon, ,,Le and
mercy wuh a„ entire absolution from ^y ounces
by vu-tue of the death and passion of the sa me st'
as on the only found ition of my hope, I coiifirm
aga n and renew the sacred prof/ssion of alCi.ne^
made m my behalf to God at my bap i m T
nounctng the devil, the world, and the ties'^ L^
mating their horrible suggestions, vanities -.'nl
foTTSii^; V:^ '^' «f "^i^ St iiflrd
lur du eteinity. And convertinir mvsplf unir. rr.,r
most gracious and merciful God.^I de'2 PU po7
determine, and resolve irrevocably to serv^ and love
.m. now and forever. And to this end I "fve and
tlvif T x,,-ii ^ * \ ^ ^^^ senses; protest no-
that I ;v 1 never more abuse any part of mv bt^nS
ag-ainst h.s divine will and sovLL IfeL "to
pt petudlly a Joyal, obedient, and faithful creaturP
'W thing whatsoever, this my purpose and reso'h^
tion. I protest and determini f^om"^ til ^erv 1 „t'
by tne assistance of the Holy Ghost, to arisi agab
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as soon as I shall perceive my fall, and to return
anew to the divine mercy, without any delay or pro-
traction whatsoever. This is ray will, intention, and
resolution, inviolable and irrevocable, which I pro-
fess and confirm without reservation or exception,
in the same sacred presence of my God, and in
sight of the whole triumphant Church, and in the
face of the Church militant my mother [who hears
this my declaration, in the presence of him who, as
her officer, hears me in this action].
May it please thee, my eternal God, almighty
and gracious Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, to con-
firm me in this my resolution, and to accept this
inward sacrifice of my heart, in the odor of sweet-^
ness. And as it hath pleased thee to give me in-
spiration and will to do this, so grant me power and
grace to perform it. my God, thou art my God,
tlie God of my heart, the God of my soul, and the
God of my spirit. So I acknowledge and adore
thee now and forever. Live, O Jesus !
A Thanksgiving after Confession.
I return unto thee, O Lord Jesus, and give thee
thanks that thou hast been pleased to cleanse me
from the foul leprosy of my sins. Blessed be thy
Name, Lord, forever and ever. Truly thou art
a Saviour who rejectest none that come unto thee
seriously desiring to repent, but receivest them into
thy favor, and numberest them with thy children.
I acknowledge and adore thy mercy, and dedicate
myself wholly to thy service hereafter. Assist my
weakness, and suffer me not again to fall into my
past sins and be separated from thee ; but so bin^
my heart and srul to thee with the cords
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love, that I may say with the Apostle Who sh^ll
separate me from the love of Christ T
J^alms Ixxxiv., cu.. pp. 893, 605, ma^ also be used her.
Instructions anh Wiemtiom for Com-
mtinion.
we become "i/nilfv nf Ih^ u T , , ?""* "^ "^^•''^•il « ».
iiie i^imrcn and by a most ancient and apostolical trflrlJ+.n,,
lo attam the best devotion he is ablp in nwJ^.. * ,A'*^"'^
bia soul fo,- worthily receiving a^ ^eai a CTest tITC!
end ho is recommended: i.™i a guest. To tint
1. To thiuk well on the great work he has in hand- t«
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consider attentively -.vho it is ho is going to receive and
how I'jir lio is from doscrving such a favor; and to ininloro
witli fervor anil huniiiity, God's grace and mercy. And
thus should lie tlie Hiihject of ]m meditations and pravers
for 8ome (hiys beforehand, and more particularly the nldit
before his Connnuniitn, and the morning ho niceives.
2. To propose to himself a pure intention, viz., the honor
of Ool, and tlu; hc-alth of his own soul; and in particular
that hy worthily receiving Christ in tlis heavenly sacra-
ment ho rn;iy conu! to a happy union with him, accordin-r to
that of 8. John, vi. 57, "He that eateth mv flesh, and dnnk-
eth my bleo I, abideth in nje, and J in hini!"
S. To m.'ditato on the sulferings and death of his Re-
deemer; this sacrament beuig instituted to this end, that
we should "show forth the death of Christ until ho come"
(1 Cor. xi. 26).
4. To prepare himself by acts of virtue, more especially
of faith, love, and humility ; that so he may approach to
his Lord with a Hrm belief of his real presence in tliia
sacrament, and of that great sacrifice which he heretofore
oflered upon the cross for our redemption, of which he h(!rG
roa.ces us partakers ; with an ardent affection of love to
hini who has loved us so much, and who, out of pure love,
gives 'limself to us; and with a great sentiment of his own
unw()rtluness and sins, joined with a firm confidence hi the
mercies of his Redeemer.
Here follow one or two forms and methods of prepara-
tion for the holy Communion. They should be used jw
aicls to the exercise of our thoughts and the kindling of our
affections, and not as substitutes for o\ir own efforts, they
point out the proper line of thought and subjects for re-
flection, and if used carefully and meditatively, will bo
found of great assistance. But no forms, however perfect
in themselves, would be good for us w^ithout much care
and effort on our own parts. More than one form is given,
as a variety is useful for different minds, and also for the
same mind at different times.
A MEDITATION BEFORE COxMMUNION.
Consider, Ist, that Jesus Cli Hst our Lord, whom we
roceive in this blessed sacramait, is called in «crinture
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■>n,e, and by the merits of hi/ fu,ur« .lea I, an I Z^io^
v,*; U H ""' "';"^" '■'' '"'"• «■»■" "»-■ begin. niTf- the
W() Id, the ifreat object of the devoJion ot'the rnli • r,U
n^araca iii all their sacrifices; w i cli were indotu] hh
many (..rures of hli„, and of his deafh. aT hcse n^,res
were to have an end when Christ himself, the ^rv S
carne ,n person nto the world, and offer >d hi n elf u In
he cross, a sacrifice for the sins of the world But sS
Va Tl^ .. children and servants, even to the
end of the world; not now as prefigured in shadows
e i^S t:;J^;«">T"""*^'^"^ celebJatcS" 'lllr
iciuristic sacrifice and sacrament, containin-r j,nd ex-
Jtsiis unrist. b or the ancient figures have now nas^ed
uway,andthc truth has succeeded in their Xr.m
that same fountain of all sanctity, who of old c^mniu,"
•ated himself to his servants spiritually by fHtl Tw
rajsteiies. tor this manner of eommuniealinfr hi,„^Jf
was bes beeoming the new law ; whieh i" a "w oHove
a law of graee, and a law of truth. O my soul ' admle
thtrt'" "^ "?'"=■' "^ "■« bounty and g"ii„cs" of
80 pe.it a g, t, that heaven itself h.as nothing creater
Embrace hm love, but let it be with a suitable'reUm, of
ti;.,f i, V 9^ '"'"' ""^ '" "P'-'i wide thy heart
Umt It may be capable of holding those treasures "hlih
he^ bnngs with h,m, and which 1^ desires to imp!;";!!
i„ S"'A';^i'!';.^'"y' ""^ "«•"■"' by which God was pleased
in he Old Testament to foreshow this „,nn.,„p.?nt • J!,,
cially these three, the tree of life, the pas;;hai lambrund
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the m.iiina from heaven. The Iree of life, whit h God
planted in the niitlst of the earthly paradise, had that
excellent property, that if sin had not banished us from
that happy abode, by feeding on the fruit of it we
should have been maintained in a constant vit^or,
strength, and health, and have never died. How well
does the blessed eucharist answer this noble figure! in
wliich we feed upon life itself in its very fountain, an(l
b} frequenily and worlhily approaching to it, receive a
copious and constant supply of heavenly grace for tiie
maintaining of the vigor, strength, and health of the
soul : that so we may never incur tlie second death, but
may pass from life to life; from the life of grace to the
life of glory ; from life concealed under sacramental veils,
to life seen and enjoyed, without shadow or change, for
all eternity.
The paschal lamb, wliicli was first offered in sacrifice
to God on the evening In which the children of Israel
were delivered from the bondage of Egypt, and then
was, by God's command, eaten by all the' faithful, was
also a figure of the blessed euciiarist, and of the true
Lamb of God, there communicated to us; even that
Lamb, which was first offered in sacrifice for our eternal
redemption from the bondage of the infernal Pharaoh,
and is now received by all the faithful in tiiese heavenly
mysteries, for a per})etual commemoration of this our
redemption, and a daily application of the fruit of it to
our souls. Oh, let us confidently run to this Lamb of
God, who taketh away the sins of the world! Let us
receive with all affection this Christian passover! Let
us embrace this victim of our redemption, this new sac-
rifice of the new covenant, the covenant of life and of
love ! Let us sprinkle ourselves with this blood of the
New Testament, that so the destroying angel may have
no power to hurt us.
Another figure of the blessed eucharist was the manna
from heaven^ with which the children of Israel were
wonderfully fed during their forty years' sojourning n»
ti»e wilderness, before their coinii g to the land of prora-
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Ise This food vyas in many ways mira;ulou^ but
o? m•"^vl' M '•'''"''''' ''''!^ ^'/^^ "^'"J? ^'^^< that bread
of hfe, which IS given us in the divine nivsteries: which
comes down from heaven in order to carry us Ihtt
tothe true hmd of promise, the land of the living; and
which mmrishes our souls to life eternal. O hea enlv
nmima O bread of angels! Thou art my true and o2
support during this my mortal pilgrimage. Oh, lei mv
Hou always hunger af.er thee I Lei me'ever re i. l^
hidden sweetness ! ^
Consider, 3dly, the mysteries which we celebrate in
this Ihrice olessed sacrament and sacrifice. Here the
whole passion and death of Christ is solemnly acted as
a most sacred tn.gedy by himself in person. Here the
Lrmbof God presents himself as slain to his eternal
Pathe.-; and his blood most powerfully pleads in our
bel.;.lf Here the death of our Lord, the fountain of all
our good, plentifnily flows into our sonIs,and ever Iive8
and bring« forth m us the fruit of life. Here the tri.
umphs of our crucified King, his victorious resurrection
and gloyious ascension, are displayed. Here we receive
an as-surance of the share that we have in Christ and in
lis redemption. Here we partake of his Body and of
his Spin!. Here we drink of the fountain of ViL Here
all lie members of Christ are happily united with one
anoluM-, and with their head, in a sacrament of union
.'ind love. Here, in fine, we have a most certain pledge
of ever astmg life, and of the eternal enjoyment of him
m our blessed country, who thus lovingly gives him-elf
to us m this place of \inishment. O my soul, reverence
wUh aue, and embi-ace with love, thJse mvstnies, so
tiill ol majesty and of love. The High Priest of the Old
icstament was but once a year to enter ^nto the inward
sanctuary of the temple, called the Holy of Holies; and
^hen not without divers purifications and sacrifices, and
a solemn fast of all Israel. See, then, how pure, how
holy, thou oughtest to be, who so often art adnntted into
the sanctuary of the New Testamenl.—that is, to th.^sp
aume mysteries, sunctifi'^l by the presence of Jesus
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Clirist himself, the true Holy of Holies, of which thai
lewish sanctuary waa but a shadow.
Consider, therefore, 4thly, that what most especially
calls for our devotion in these most holy mysteries Is the
real presence of Jesus Christ himself, true God and U'ue
• man, undo; the sacramental veils. Bow thyself down,
my soul to nuoro this sacred truth ; let no proud thoughtw
f f opposition arise in thee against this admirable sjicra-
inent ; captivate thy understanding to the obedience of
faith ; build thyself upon the express words of Truth
itself, so often repeated in holy writ, and upon the ex-
press declaration of Ihe C!»urch of God, against which
the gates of hell can never prevail. The glory and merit
of faith is to believe what thou canst not see ; to ac-
knowledge that the Almighty can do infinitely more than
thou canst comprehend ; and that no effort of mercy and
love can be too great for him who has died for love.
See, then, what thy devotion ought to be in consecjuence
of this belief; what profound reverence to so great a
Lord, who lies concealed in these tremendous mysteries;
what purity of conscience, in order to approach worthily
to purity itself; what humility, what love, when •thou art
admitted to his embraces !
Consider, 5tlily, how many ways thy Lord and thy
God, the Sovereign Good, who delights to be with the
children of men (Prov. viii. 31), communicates himself
to thee. In his incarnation and birth he gave himself
to bo thy companion, and to take upon him all thy mis-
eries. In his death he gave himself to be thy ransom.
In this heavenly sacrament he gives himself to be thy
food, the comfort and support of thy exile ; and in his
Kingdom above, he designs to give himself for thy eter-
nal reward. Oh, what can he do more to testify his
love to thee ! As wise as he is, he cannot contrive any
thing better for thee; as powerful as he is, he cannot do
more for thee than give thee himself. Oh, how true is
that saying of the beloved disciple, that God is love!
But what dost thou see in me, dear Lord, that can move
tiiee to love such a poor worm, such a wretched sinner,
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M I am ? There can bo nothin^r good in me but what
18 thy^rraciouH gift: and, alas ! I feur I have hitlierto
abused all thy git'Ls. It is, then, thy own pure goodnesa
a on« that can make thee love nie ; and Ihy pure love
alone that can make thee connnunicate thyself to me.
Oh, lot nio, then, bo no longer ungrateful to thv love i
Let thy divnio lire, which thou so much dewirest' to en-
kindle upon earth, take hold now of my heart, that I
may return thoo love for love ! Oh, send it now into mr
soul, that It may proi)are for thoo a suitable lodging here!
Oh, lot me henceforward give myself wholly to thee,
who so often givest thyself to mo !
Consider, 6thly, who it is that thou art to receive in
this blessed sacrament, and who thou art that prosumest
to a[)proach him. He is the groat King and Maker of
heaven anrl earth, and the whole creation is as nothing
m nis sight. IJo is eternal, immense, and every way
infinite in power, in majesty, in beauty, in wisdom, in
glory ; and thou art but a diminutive worm, made of
earth, and full of miseries. He is infinitely pure and
holy, in whose sight the very heavens are not clean, and
who cannot endure iniquity ; and thou art infested with
the leprosy of sin. How, then, my soul, shall we dare
venture to enter into this inward" sanctuary, to draw
near the throne of this infinite Majesty, and, unclean
as wo are, to touch and receive the Holy of Holies ]
Oza was struck dead for irreverently touching the ark
of the covenant ; the Bethshamites, for i; '(^veroutly look-
ing on it ; Nadab and Abiiiu, for oflori?,u incense' before
it with unhallowed fire: and what was this ark (in which
were only deposited the tables of the law) in comparison
with the Lord and Giver of the law, whom we here ap-
proach to ? When God was about to give the law, the
children of Israel were commanded to bo purified, and
to keep themselves chaste ; and even then to keep at a
distance from tho mountain, where the Lord appeared
in thunder and lightning: only Moses was permiued to
ascend to the mountain-top, to converse with the divine
Majesty, or rather with an angel speaking in hm persoa
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And how Hlmll we, with 8o little purity, dare to nppronch
this infinite nnd nil-holy Deity, this consuniiii<r fire?
How Hhull wo, the most unworthy of all sinne-s, pre.
«nnie to receive this Lord of jrlory ? Must we stay uway
till we have the presumption to think ourselves worthy!
No, certainly ; for one of the most neeessjiry dispositions
for receiving,' worthily is to acknovvled<re and believe our
own unworthincsH. Or must we, throu^rh awe 'and t'eai
of so {Treat a iM;ijesty, abstain forever from partakinir of
these tremendous mystcrit^s? No ; for it is no le.ss cer-
tain death to stay away from the fountain of life, than to
come to it unworthily. What, then, must we do, my
Boul ? We will not run away from our Sovereifjn Gooil.
No; we will run to him. but it shall be like the humble
publican, like the poor prodigal returnin«r home, like the
penitent Ma<,'dalen : such as these he never rejects. It
Bhall be with a contrite and humble heart, which he
never despises; it shall be with an entire confidence in
his infinite goodness and mercy, for no one ever hoped
in him and was confounded. Oh, grant us, dear Lord,
to approach thee with these good dispositions! and since
thou art pleased to invite thyself into so poor, so mean,
so wretched a habiUition as this of my breast, be pleased
first to infuse those graces, those virtues, those disposi-
lions, which may prepare the place for thee ; for thou
knowest that of myself I can do nothing.
Consider, 7tlily, the happy fruits which this divine sac-
rament produces in those souls which frequent it with
due preparation. « The bread that I will give," siiys
our Lord (S. John vi. 52), " is my flesh, for the life of
the world." And again, « He that eateth my flesh, and
drinketh my blood, hath everlasting life, and I will rai^o
him up in the last day." And again, "He that tatetli
my flesh and drinketh my blood, abideth in me, and I
in him." And " He that eateth me shall live by me."
And "He that eateth this bread shall live forever."
Wheresoever our Lord comes, he carries about with him
all the treasures of life, that is, all graoe, love, an^
holiness ; and on his part is ever ready to open these
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treasures, and to communicate them to thoHe souls v/hich
he cornea to visit. These treasures are infinite, aiid so
is the Jove which ho hilars to us. What gifts, then,
wh.. graces may we not expect, if we come with rever-
ence and humility, witli love and devotion, to him who
is the fountain of life! Here we receive the bread of
life for the food and norrishment of our souls. Here we
meet wilh a constant supply of grace, to repair the daily
decays caused by our intirmity and corruption ; to give
us new strength and vigor to walk on in our way
through the wilderness of this world to the mountain of
God; and to make us continually grow in virtue, till we
come to a perfect man, to the measure of the fulness of
Christ. Here devout souls taste the sweetness of heav-
en in its very fountain. Here, seated like Magdalen, at
the feet of our Lord, they learn from him heavenly les-
sons, and enjoy his delicious conversation. Aspire after
ttiis hiippiness, O Christian souls, which in some measure
makes you enjoy hetiven upon earth. If you love Jesus
Christ, run to his embraces; if you love yourself, run to
your Sovereign Good. But see it be with due prepara^
tion, and most especially with faith, with reverence, and
with love.
iTirst inetl)ob.
DEVOTIONS BEFORE COMMUNION.
An Act of Faith.
My Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, I firmly believe
that in this blessed sacrament thou art present verily and
jndeed ; I believe that here are thy body and blood, thy
8oul and divinity. I acknowledge these truths ; I be-
lieve these wonders ; I adore thy power, which hath
wrought them; I praise thy infinite goodness, which
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hftlh propnred them for mo; with David, "I will pnawe
thco, my God, with my whole heart, and will recount all
thy admirable works; J will rejoice in thee, and blcHa
thy holy name." In this faith, and with this acknowl-
od^rnient, I approach this adorable ban(iuet, wherein
thon bestowcHt on me the divine food (,f thy body wild
blood. (Jrant, O ble.ssed Je.snM, that I may aj)proach
thee with such a i)rofound sense of reverence and hu-
niilily as is due to thy infinite Majesty. Grant, ()
Lord, that I may now recivc thee with a pure luiarl, a
clean conscience, and a sincere and lively failh. Pardon
my Hins, which have rendered me most unworthy to ap-
proach thee j^ I hate them, beca\ise they are displeasiujij
to thee, my God; 1 renoniuu! them forever, and promise
to be faitiiful to thee. 'J'ake conra^^e, my soul, raise thy-
self up; go and receive thy (Jod, and with him all the
favors he hath prepared for thee in this most divine sac-
rament.
An Act of Hope.
fn thee, O Jesus, do 1 phice sill my hope, because (hou
alone art my salvation, my stren^rth, my refujre, and the
foundation of all my happiness; and were it not for the
conhdence I i)l;.ce in thy merits, and in the precious
blood wherewith thou didst redeem me, I would not
presume to partake of this bancjuet. Encouraged by thy
goodness, I come to thee as a poor and infirm sheep to
Its she()herd ; as a sick man to his piiysician ; as a con-
demned criminal to his powerful intercessor: that, aa
the true shepherd of my soul, thou mayest strenn-tben
me ; heal nie, as my physician ; and, as my merciful ad-
vocate, deliver me from the sentence of sin and death.
I, who am an abyss of nothing, invoke thee, who art the
obv83 ot all goodness; for though my sins are innumer-
able, and very grievous, yet they are but light and trivial
when compared to thv boundless mercy, and the infinite
ransom of thy blood. Have pity, therefore, on me, O
Jesus, and save mo, for thou forsakeat none that put
tlieir trust in tlu e.
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An Act of Charihj.
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Ifow strong w,-i8 Ukj force of thy lovo inv rlonr Ho
10 my eU'iiml I'atlicr. tlion providrdst for ..u fi,;. r •
b.n„|,„., ..nrichcl with ,.l| l^Z^LZ^'" f'Z
tluclljfll rll(, WOII(l,.,lul ,.|Ii.„tH of thv 1 . „ I
tl..|t ^U,n .lidHt l,u,nbl„ tl ':dn,;'uf,f,':^. «'-'-;
i tan enjoy. Make nie to love tliee, niv God wit!, ,„v
whole heart, with my whole houI, with an my nli^ • S
T JA^ ''^'''.'? '^ '"''^y ^'« ^'-^o 0*' my love towanh
rm Men 1, .h^^ t""'"!"" '!'"■"'"*='> "" """"« ""d
» ., il , ; *> ;vpkened and con»ii„„.d, I may l,«
wholly transioriiied into Ihoe. Conic, O Lonl, hasten to
release, me from the bonds of wn,and prepare me for tie
blessings thou art now about to bestoJv on me
An Act of Desire.
water, so doth my aoul pant after thee, my Saviour mv
'euef. •■Tier;ur/mro:re:n:^;''i 'rrn r„-^
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and tliirHty, eryinrr (,ut aloud, ILivo mercy on m«>, c) Son
oi'Cunl and ju'iniit me to inslc uf (liy bjUKiuot, Uuii my
Boul may bo ivtiv.Hlu'd. Oli, that my soul dja truly
hungor at^or tlu>o, the l)re!id of aiijrds, the food of bh'Hsed
souls, and that all that in within mo mi^^Hu, bo dclijrhted
with the taste of thy sweetneHH ! ] here desplHe n\\ hu.
man consolations, that I niav bo comforted by thee, mv
only noo,l, niy (lod and Saviour, whom I love above all
things, and desire to entertain within my breast, with as
much devotion and ntVeetion as is conceived by thy choscin
servants, who now sit at thy table of celestial bliss.
And however J nuiy have been hitherto wanting in my
duty, or unjust to thee, in miHi)lacing my atrections, I
desne forever to renounce my folly and weakness, and
from my heart reciuest that, for the future, my joy, my
relief, my treasure, and rest, may be entirely centered in
thee. May I never desire any thing besides thee; and
may all thmgs seem contemptible and as nothing with-
out thee, O my God.
An Act of Thank xgivivug.
Who am I, O God of infinite goodness, that thou
shotildst permit me to partake of this bread of angels?
How have I found such favor in thy sight, as to be the
object of so unspeakable a mercy ? Come, all ye angt^Is
and saints of (3O1I, and I will recount to you wliat great
things our Lord hath done for my soul. 'lie hath raised
me out of the dust, and delivered me from the bonds of
sin : he hath told me not to be dejected, for that he him-
self will be my support and my strength; and though. I
hue nu.fft unwortliily forsaken him" by my repeated
follies, yet behold Ik calls me once more, and invites me
to partake of the bread of life, that, as he made me, so
I may ever live by him. What thanks can I give thee,
O merciful Jesus, Saviour of the world? What return
shall I make thee for all thou hast done for my soul?
Were I to give all I have in acknowledgment of tl y
love, ij would still be as nothing; for thou. Lord, hast
pientifully poured forth thyself upon me, and given rae
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even ...11 (hat thou art; Knd if, i„ fl.anb-rjivi.w, f„r thv
rncyieH were to lav before tluH, n.y £ v an „. nf
mv liks liberty, and afl I P(,hh«.sh, what w UI .^ '
eouTto wb. V' '^"'^'''f . '/^^^'' vvhicb is i„ Borne kind
uiu.ii to what I receive, infnute aH thyself? 'J'nuii husf
men-.tully ^nven thyself to ,ne, f..r the food of' s '
am III Iha J poHseHH; to thee I m.ke a fnll surrender
oi them all, that, bein^r wholly ihine i ne v mw ..
lon^'er have any part mrnvHelf/ ' '' ^ "^'"^ "*"
An Act of JIumility.
Jn fervor of spirit and humility of heart f «nr,rn..oK
hy holy altar, O my (iod, to i.yorrtl m e " d
assistance I adore thee, divine Jesus, really pr^Ltn
tins H...ered host; I acknowled^r,. „.y unworthlnes^ to re
ceive thee; yet encoura^.ed by tby^oodne h mm re'
follow the impulse of my heart, which powerfullv at!
rue H me to thee. "O Lonl of HoHts, hSw ic^ e y are
thy tabernacles ; my soul lon^reth and ainfeth " f( r thv
poHsession; for "blessed is U.e man tha tust^h .'^
thee. Thou art the Cod of all glory; and what am F
and w at should J have been. hadS tifou t r tcu/j
from the ^n-ave of sin ? Alas ! without thee, mv soul a
a barren land, fertile only in the production orweeda
alid brambles; but with patient love thou h.st come to
my asBistance saying, "P^car not, O land, be ghd and
re oiee,for I the Lord, have done great things 'Mbr thee
Ah, merciful Lord! what hast thou left undoiK' to Lc re
^i'titiT'T- .^"f "«-' f--.^^'tful of all my; t Tn!
gr.titude, thou invitest me to thy sacred banquet I
Zll^T ^f ^^"fi^^'"-«: l^^^-u'e "thou art my God
■" wh . nl"^ """:,' ^'"^ ''^ ^^'^^^'"^ '"V Halvation." Oh
What shall I render unto thee, O Lord, for all thou hast
ha e «tniyed fUr fiiii'tlle; m^cLi:: id'^h^l^ll^ diJ
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played \\n\ wonders of thy mercy, by recalling nic from
ujy wuntlerin^rs. Oh, perfect thy vv< rk of love, by pro-
Hervin^r ,iu, fVoni ever ajrain forsakin«r the i)alh of thy
connniuulnjentn; " teach nictodo thy will," and alremrth.
en ine to fullil it perfectly. *
llnnibh'd, () Lord, iit the view of my many miHeriea,
und convinced of my weakness; yet animated witii a
sincere desire to employ the remainder of my years in
repidrinjr my past inorutitude ; I fervently impiin-e thy
powerful assistance, for, " strenjrthened by thee, J can
do all thin<rs ;" with humble confidence I approach thy
altar, " for with thee is the fountain of life, and in thy
li<rl)t I shall see li<rht." Come, then, O blessed Jesus,
to take possession of my heart, in thy adorable sacra-
ment. Conie, and give ellicacy to my resolution, of liv-
ing henceforth but for tliee, und of devoting all iny
faculties to the promotion of thy glory. Establish thy
dwelling in my soul, that, fertilized by the dew of thy
grace, it may produce a rich harvest of holiness and vir-
tue. May thy love bo the end of my existence, and the
oidy cnolive of all my actions; may it be my guide
amidst the dangers of that wcwld wherein thy will hath
cast my lot ; may it be my light in perplexities, and my
counsel in doubts; may it forcibly detaeh my aU'eclions
from the things of this world. O adorable Jesus, can
there be any real comfort but in thy service ; any unal-
loyed happiness but in the possession of ihee? May 1
henceforth prove my conviction of this truth by constant
fervor and undeviating fidelity ! Amen.
A Prayer before Receivi ig.
I approach thy banquet, O Jesus, having nothing to
coiilide in but thy goodness and mercy, being of myself
a sinner, destitute of all virtue. I hasten to thee, most
compassionate Physician, the fountain of all goodness,
that I may be healed. 1 fly under the wings of thy
merciful protection, hoping thou wilt be 'ny Saviour,
though I dare not appear before thee as my judge. To
thee I expose all mv wouidd, to ihee I discover aXi my
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m tliy inercieH, wliiuli are inlii.ito »!?,*' . ""''*
w II. the eyes of eo.npasi , O iJ.^^J^ r^rfe''"'''"
n,.l ung, Go.1 and m!,„, wI.J wa,t en/e d "i; T ;1"
resolved to auiond W..sh -xwu^r i v ., ^ '^'"
^"Kl blot out I y iniZiltH I nl ^''■' "^
fe'rant that tl.y proc <.us l>o(Jv ; J | L A^^^^ '^ ''"'^
lull (lischiiri>-o from llu* .n.iif ,.*• ., ^'^*^' "''>^ '^^'"' '<J Ji
over iiiv evil llM I /Ih 1 • ''' "'^^ ^'■""^'^' ^^ ^'^t^'T
vvj my tvu UM)u<r|itH, the bo^niiiimjr of u new lifV. fi.l^
seed of L'ood \vorl<H 'mrl .. .,.? ? • "'^' "'*^
body ugui«t an^tori: :f;;y:rr "' -""' """
PRAYERS AFTER COMMUNION.
^M Act of ThankHgiving.
I return thee thankH, O eternal Father, for havinir
Bnaie, of mv enemies vi«il,u. ..,,(i ;„">'',"'" '' ' ",'»
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ine ill unchangeable bliss, by admitting me, though an
unworthy sinner, to be a guest at that divine banquet,
where thou, with the Son and the Holy Ghost, art the
true light, eternal fulm;ss, everlasting joy, and perfect
happiness of all the saints: through the same Jesua
Christ our Lord. Amen.
O tender and compassionate Lord Jesus, my God and
my Saviour, thou art really present in my lieart. Hum-
bled before thee, I adore thee with all the powers of my
soul, and love thee with all the affe'jtions of my heart.
When I consider the splendors of thy awful Majesty, I
scarcely dare to lift my eyes to thee ; but yet thy good-
ness encourages me to speak to thee of my wants, and
open my heart in all confidence before thee. How can I
become weary of repeating that I love thee, or more nobly
employ tlie facullies with which thou hast gifted me, than
hi proclaiming thy praises, and proving my boundless
gratitude for thy mercies? My highest-^mbliion is to
attain the perfection of thy love ; and for this I earnestly
pray to thee, reminding thee of thy own promise, that
" vyhatsoever we ask in prayer, believing, we shall re-
ceive." Grant me the spirit 'of perfect obedience to thy
commands, and constant fidelity to thy inspirations; as
well as a lively h^n-or, not only of grievous shi, but of
every deliberate fault, however* small. Assisted by thy
grace, O divine Jesus, I desire to offer thee the homage of
a heart submissive to thy will ; of sincere piety, founded
on charity towards thee and my neighbor ; of purity of
intention In all my actions, ard constant recollection of
thy divine presence. Thus may I hope to bring forth
fruits worthy of eternal life, for thou hast declared that
it is only » those who do thy will who shall enter the
kingdom of heaven." Shall not so glorious a promise
animate my zeal ? Happy those who obtain admittance
to that abode of peace and glory, where our " God shall
wipe away all tears, and death shall be no more ; nor
mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow, shall be any more."
Even ill this life, thou givest a faint idea of the happi-
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ami v\ lio nrt to come ; because llioii h-ist f.>L-..n f, -
ri's ;•'"" "••'»• -•^'-?;' ' o divineV;.'^,, ,; ':,^
etun..J Jove shall impel me to embrace wiUu.ut hen't-.
ion whatever thou shalt command. My hIu v s II t
.uide me b/t.^ ,:!{; ^i^i";^ tL^^i:;! ^/^^ n!:;
ill. me, I shall be nothing." Thou hast fe I me v4
hy sacred body und blocfd, that, united to he I y
ove thee more tervenlly, « ever follow that which s.od
towards ull men," and adhere to th(>e, vv r^nf ^o
A^ay, the truth, and the life." My Kln'r , v (^ I i
my Saviour, may I be faithful to tL^fcJ ^,,t 'Z'
respond wuh thy mercy, may my ^tl^ ^ 'L"?e ud
mated by that spirit of faith :ind love, which wil rend ';
them acceptable in thy sight, and ensure n e ha ,
the happmess promised to those who faithfully pe^^^^^^^^^
to the end m thy love and service. Amen. ^^''''''^'''
AnAct of Adoration.
I praise and glorify thy blessed name, O my'Cod for
foralJ'tZ 17''. '^'\^''''' "«^ ^>^«^«^ved oJI me,'a^
soul f^rfl ''''"^^'^^'^''^^^'^^'^ ^'^«» ^^^«t enri<..hed my
v/hen, by my plea^iues and passions, I had dep^^^
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from thee. In thy great goodiicsH, thou didst withdraw
me f/oin the precipice whiiher I was running ; eiili<rht-
eniiig me with thy beams, and, by the inspirations oflliy
grace, inviting me to return. Tiiou hast pardontd all
my sins ; and, to crown all these favors, thou feast now
come to visit me, that thou migiitest abide in me, and I
in thee. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and let all that is
within me bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my
Boul, and forget not all his benefits. He hath tV)rgiv(Mi
thee all thy iniquhies, and healed all thy infirinilii's."^ He
hath redeemed thy life from destruction, and crowned
thee Willi mercy and compassion. He hath satisfied tliv
hunger with good thhigs, and replenished thee with all
thou couldst desire. And oughtest thou not to resolve
upon )i '-hange of life, and, renewing thy strength, <rrow
young like the eagle in hi., service? Let thy gi-ace,
Lorl, be ever at hand to assist me ; for the e.xpc'
ne>:c'> of my weakness makes me fearful ; and if thou
»n\\jc.rt me not, I shall certainly fall again. Be thou,
<^*-ero-fore, my shield and defence. Grant me a firm'
»nd constant faith; and strengthen it not only with
respect to this mystery, but all other Christian trutha
-md principles of eternal life ; th;it, by the help thereof,
i may overcome all such difficulties as I may have to
encounter in my journey to that state of bliss for wiiich
1 was created; and that I may follow the faith of those
who, for my example, have gone before me, have tri-
umi)hed over their enemies, done justice, and obtained
the promises.
Of ffope.
I adore thy infinite greatness, O divine Majesty, who
hlle-it both heaven and earth, aud art adored by all the
blessed spirits, angels, and saints, wlio, without ceasino-,
praise and cry out before thee, " Holy, holy, holy. Lord
God of Sabaoth." Is it possible thou shouldst conde-
scend to visit the most unworthy of all thy servants, and
desire to dwell within hhn ? If the heavens, nay, the
heaven of heavens, cannc t contain thee, how much les,^
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^^^^^^^ ^- % reception ,
'^nzzVmg splendor of thvtlnf"''.^^"^ 1' "^"^^^^ ^'^e
weak eapadty, that so Ln r* '"'i'^ condescend to our
to us the niore freely %', "^.^^^^^T^^^"^^*^^^ %««»^
time of thy adoS; in! l^"" ^'^'^ "«^ «"ly '^t the
thyselfJike^tol the morrr'-^';' ^^^^" thou madest
to thee ; but^dso wlL Z li-^'^'''^ *^ ^^^'''''^ «"'• l«ve
whemn thou ffaveriT. uw t^»« «7«tery,
ishnient of oufsoull & T^'I ^''^ ^'^^'^ ^"^"o^r-*
self, and make us al; e oh t ""'f ^ *.^\"^^« "«*« thy-
liast prepmed f 01 tKl J"" i^i^^ ^^^^^^^^^ banquet thou
me tile |race o (^Lly 'oJoI ^T'\- ^ ^^^' ^''^^^
me despise aH the looL on/ 7 '"J^^^"^' ^^ "'^/ "'^^^^
liibor incessantlv r . n ^ Pleasures of ihh life, and
-innttedrmonl'jt tsT^^^^^^^^^^ myself, tilll an, happilv
Heart entirely t^on. mIM. . ^ """^ ^^^'""^ ^o wean mV
that I may phce^v iT^,"'^' ^"^ ^^^^'•"Pt affections,
alone. I^or hi end ? « '1'^ confidence in thee
overallmyactiL o'fJppT ^'"?'^ '^.^"^^'^^ ^^ ^'^^^^^
may be di^plelS ^ \l tee'l ^^^ T.t ''f "'f ^^^^
my salvation by ofeerviirthv nr^ .^''^ ^"^ ^""'^ «"^
solved, so I hop^'o bP^f. it{*? w''^*? ^"^^« f ^^''^ re-
lutlon I acknowledge mysllf "VV" ^^''' ^"^ **"« ''^^O"
tlie help of thy ™p ^hii t""^^^\*^ P*^''^^^'^" >^^ithout
Jesus, Le m^;Tonl t 1 tT''' ^"^,^^^ '^'P^^'^' ^
connnaadments in w^ith t '"""F^ ^^^*^ ^^>'« ^^ thy
courage and p^Jsryeil^ Vr"^ ^'^" **^ walk, witt
divine^ruthsf S "f'pv 'i^'"^ ^/^^^"^^'* ^^ ^«^« thy
jects; refresh and strP^.^fK^''^ trom beholding vain oi
and attract me so nowpffH f" T ^?u'^^ ^^^^^ «' ^^^^^^^
last follow t^ee?o^hpTf/\*'' thyself, that I may at
est for aireternity ''"' ^^"'^ '^'^ ^'"'^ «"d 'dgn-
^w Oblation.
of filt^^Lrrh'avfno'' "^ ^'-^T"^' ^« - -niest
nothipn. ,v"^Vh7pAv ^ "?^- ^"g-^^ed to thee ? T have
™ r^ ^ Oi thee, and if 1 had. 1 hnv« „^*ujJJ v'!
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wlint is thine; hut such is thy goodncHS, that thou art
content to jiccopt from us whjit is nlrendy thine own.
WhiTefore, behold, I here otfer to thee iny body and
fi(»ul, w'liieh are both now sanctified by thy divine pres-
ftiice ; I consecrate tiiein to thee forever, Hi'nce thou hast
chosen ihi-m for thy temple; my body to be continujiliy
employed in thy serviee, and never more to become :in
ins.ruiuent of Hin ; my soul to know thee, to love IlieOi
and be evermore faithful to thee, l^less, () Lord, the
oHerin«r which I here make thee. " Bless, O Lord, this
house." I'ermit not my body to be any more dcliled
with sensual deli<|hts, nor my soul by a will to commit
any mortal sin ; for, as I am now resolved to serve thee
with body and soul, I will labor to correct their evil in-
clinations.^ I will declare war against myself, renounce
all my vain pleasures, my passion, my pride, my self-
love, my own will, and whatever else may Dtiend thee.
A Prayer for Per,severance.
Preserve, O Lord, forever in my soul, the holy r^so-
lutions wherewith thou hast now inspired me, and friant
me «rnce f lithfuUy to put them in execution. VVifhout
tliy aid I can do nothing; I therefore earnestly crave thy
as i-tance. to conquer all the difficulties I may meet
with ill the way of my salvation. Regard me \vi:h the
eye^ of thy mercy; have compassion on my weakness;
and strengthen me daily with thy grace.
O glorious Virgin, unite witlrme in giving thanks to
thv beloved Son, who hath restored me to his gr.u e, and
refreshed my soul with the buKjuet of his most previous
bodv. OiVor him all the grateful service thou didst h'rn
in lIuH life, to supply the defects of my devotion,; and
obndn of him that he depart not from me without leav-
ing a large benediction behind hiin for my soul.
O all ye holy angels, ministering spirits of God, be-
hold the only Son of the eternal Farher, whom you
adored at his entrance into the world. Intercede with
him in my behalf, that I may henceforth serve him with
Foil COMIVlUNIOrt.
4b-6
rcw,„i „f „|| y„„r ™n my^„7i ;i' .d'rrv"'"'
m-.r. be joh.ud with mini; thaU; hh ,^r„. r T '
du ru":'i ^"T" "1 "'" •-■^-' i-^riiLsr f 'o";]^
fluty, till, aboiHKiin.r n L'ood vvorkH I m..,, .♦ i .1 .^
To your Patrov Saint.
O great Saint N, whoso name has [or names Ii->vp1
been conferred upon me, and under vvLse 2 -or 1
^e::^:' iTf^ ;;'^i' ''" "■? ^'-^ ^« fv,^in r'£dy
rLsoiuiion.s 1 have thi.s day made FFoln ni<. i„ ♦!
B.icri.d ch.-.,-.-,cter I have received, a,ul to imi" te tl v
ues for wl„el. thou want so reu.nrlinble 'm, c , , "j
3"//« Conclusion.
Graciously hear all my prayers, O rrood Jesus • }iid«
r m mo*. ?i ' '^^*/«thing ever separate me from thee
Call me to thee at the hour of my death, that n h hv
jmnts, I may praise thee forever. ^And n )vv' U ^ Jes2
1 go from thee for a while, hut I trust not ^hl out tl oc^
soul. To thy love and protection I recommend mvs! If
as well as my brethren, my relatives, my cou t v n v
friends, arui my enemies. Lve us, O Lo^c k e ou^
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I»STR\Jv TWMS AND DferOTIOJW
ASI'If.A'iWNS FOR SUCH AS HAVE OPPORTUNITY BKFORE OR
AVTEK tOWMUNION, OR WJirLE OTHERS ARE COMMUNl-
CAtia/i.
Enllght^fi the (»ye» of my soul, O Lor^ Tpsus, with the
r.'iya of divine fuitfi' and wisdom, that I may ever look on
thee Ji8 the way, the rule, uud example of all my tliouirhta,
wordH, and actions.
Wiiat am I, I^ord, or what claim can I have on thv
bounty, that thou ahouldst thus follow me with thy
bleshiuff? Thou ha.st created me for thyHelf, and thou
alone slialt be the rest and centre of my soul.
Good JcHUH, njy hope and only happiness, I here re-
turn thee thanks for all thy sufTerinrrs; and beg that I
may ever find a place of refuge in thy sacred wounds
agairiHt the assaultsj of all my enemies ; imprint the
memory of them, I beseech thee, so deeply on my heart,
ti»at J may ever love thee ; and in all my aulferings never
f(' ,''et what thou hast suflered for me.
v)h, that I could ever remember thee, think of thee,
II ,<1 love tliee only. Oh, that my senses were shut
against vain and sinful objects, and my mind freed from
all fruitless solicitude, that I might ever abide in thee.
From henceforth I will with the utmost diligence seek
thee, my only good ; my desires shall be fixed on thee
alone, and all my actions shall be directed to thy glory.
I resign myself into thy hands, O God, desiring that
thy holy will may be done in and by me, both now and
forever. Bq thou my instructor, director, and helper,
on all occasions, that I may neither do, speak, think, nor
desire any thing but what is according to thy good will
and pleasure.
Grant thy servant, O Lord, understanding, that he
may learn the way of thy commandments. O Jesus,
thou fountain cf goodness, direct my steps in thy paths,
and teach me to ^^o thy will. Inspire me with courage
to take up myc. wd follow thee. Disengage my
heart from all itl;p, ni;«b!.» cares and vain affections;
FOR CoMIMUNIOIf,
4A5
and thou^rh f dn-ell amor.nr creaturos, vol rnnvTover Hvfc
"'!'"<; H'Hl f,r tlu.e. Grant m. t,.ueiWv<,rc,f r'lt ,d
enknulle ... y.y b.-east the lire of divine love, tl.a n y
tmd no rcMt but in tliiT ' ^
niy (Ml aic tiie words of thy n.oiill,! ()|,, t|, ,t I i, „ld
|M:..rbeatU.Uive,otI,em,andtninithyIa; ' ,;^^:
to t . vvorul and «i! i,s p|,.,,snros; and let the ^nvatn ■«»
• "tl""K. 1 rouct me jirrnnist n.y enemies, .Mnd in all
dunp<r rome to n.y defence ; nutke haste to help e O
A8 It s in thee, () Jesus, Unit I live, so it is in thee
,m>ft,Hs thu^ thou art good, and that thy L-P^y endureth
frcMi?tS^'uV""^-^'f ''•"" P^'"'"'* "^« ^« ^^•••"'^^er
connpt and contrary to thy will ? Draw nie af.er thee,
Ibeseeeh inee, that I nn.y walk cheerfully in the w- v of
thy precepts. Make n.enccordir.cr to thine own^e-ut
and let n.y soul be now thy habitation forever '
My sou without thee is dry, like earth without w^1tcr ;
grant rne thy blessin«: from the land of the livinrr
Wound my heart with thy love, that it may reliih n"o
earthly objects, but entirely depend on thy will
Into thy hands I surrender myself, O my n-ood Gud
and, Inyin^r „,iJe all private wish/s, desire to depend on
thee, aot only as to the whole state of h,y bidv and
nmc r.V'' r '' "" ^'" "^^^^^"^« ^"d e'vent7th ou
bu th/ir '^^'^'"/ ^T l"^'««J<i%' nothing more
out that thy name may be gloriHed forever
1 accept all my sufferings anl privations from thy
band, convinced that whatever I endure, whether ii soul
or body, for Icve of thee, is for mv irood "*
Ui uotiuug be my comfort butthou, my Lord Jesus
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486
INSTRUCTIONS AND DE f OTIONa
nor any thing nfflict mc but my sina, ana whatever m
dispIeaHing to thy divine Majesty.
O hieased Jesus, lite eternal, by whom I live, and
without whom I die, unite me to Ihyself; that in the
embraces of thy holy love and divine will, I may rewt for-
ever.
When shall I behold thee, sweet Lord? \Vhtn shall
I appej'r before thy fnce ? When shall I see thee in I'he
land of the living? Till then I sigh and bewail my ban-
ishment, desiring to be dissolved, and be with thee.
O Jesus, who, by becoming my food in this life, pnv
parest me to feed on thee eternally in the next; who in
this divine banquet givest us possession of thy grace
here, and a secure pledge of my glory hereafter; have
raercy on me, O Lord, and hear my prayer.
As J now adore thee here by faitfi, under these sacred
veils, 80 may I hereafter behold thee face to face, and
eternally rejoice in thy presence.
^ Qcconh anb Q\)ovtcx ilUtijoi).
A PREPARATORY PRAYER,
CONTAINING THE CHIEF ACTS OF DEVOTION PROPER BEFOBI
COMMUNION.
§ Direct your Intention.
O Lord Jesus Christ, King of everlasting glory ! be-
hold I desire to come to tliee this day, and to receive
thy body and blood in this heavenly sacrament, for thv
honor and glory, and the good of my soul. I desire to
receive thee, because it is thy desire, and thou hast so
ordained: blessed be thy name forever. I desire to
come to tJiee like Magdalen, that I imw be delivered
irom ail my evils, and embrace thee, my' only good. I
FOR COMIVrUNION.
487
ate me from ther ^ ^''''^^ ""^'^ ^^^^ ««P"r-
§ Cowimmora/e M^ Passion of Christ
a the blows and yn.«X:^t^,,^:,«^^^;^^'^-^^
§ Make an Act of Faith.
my Siiviour, true God and true Mun «rf r/ ii k "'
with nil thy treasures- ihli \uL ]t ' ""''"'^ ^*^''«'
thyself to ii/m.l T' "^^"^^ ^^'"" comnmnicaleHt
"i^heii 10 U8, makest us pariakers of fh*. fv„w ^^ *i
wor W Air.r"/"' "''"'■'■>' """' '» ■•'•'•«ve thee m.!
§ J/aA:« aw Act of Contrition.
O Lord, I detest, with mv whole hfirt nil ♦!,« • v
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
led by thy precious blood. Ilenr me, O Lord, by that
inhiute love by which thou haat shed tiiy bh>od for mo,
Oh, let not that blood be «hed in vain! I deteat i' /
«ins because 'hey have otiended thy infinite goodness.
Uy thy jrrace I vvdl never connnit them any more: I am
sorry lor them, and will be sorry lor them as lon<v as I
live; and according to the bes. of* my power, vvTll do
penance tor them. Forgive me, dear Lord, for thy
mercy s sake; pardon me all that is past; and be thou
iny keep(!r for the time to come, that I may never more
otiend thee.
§ Makfi an Act of Divine Love.
O Lord Jesus, the God of my heart and the life of
my soul, as the hart pants after the fountains of water
so does my soul pant after thee, the fountain of life, and
the ocenn of al good. I am overjoyed at the heariii.r of
these happy tidmgs, that I am to go into the house of
our Lord ; or rather, that our Lord is to come into niv
house, and take up his abode with me. O happy nio-
ments. when I shall be admitted to the embraces oC the
ivmg God, tor whom my poor soul languishes with
love Oh, come, dear Jesus, and take full possession of
my heart torever! I offer it to thee withoit reserve- I
desire to consecrate it eternally to thee. I love th'ee
wuh my whole soul above all things; at least, I desire
so to love thee. It is nothing le^s than infir'.ite love
ieturn'l^oier " "' ' ''' '""' "" ^^ ''''^' ' ^^^^^^
§ Humbly beg God's Grace.
But, O my God thou knowest my great poverty and
misery, and that of ,nyself I can do nothing : thou k^u w-
es how unworthy I am of this infinite favor, and ou
alone canst make me worthy. Since thou ai't so good
as to mvite me thus to thyself, add this one bounty mo'o
to all the rest, to prepare me for thyself. Cleanse my
soul from its stanjs; clothe it with the nuptial garm nt
of chanty: adorn it with all vir!ues, and kke it
lit
^
FOR COMMUN70W.
489
this heavenly vi^it^ru^thuVc:! ;[„«??„ '""' ?""
tion, muv not hv mv ««,.,„ *i • "^*'b"<-«'' lor ray ealvu-
ilio ten tliousaiid rf,..,tl,„ fi ..i ' "iilher let me
thee autilT "' ""'" ^''"^ l"-"™'"" '" erudly
§ f^l^. .ne Pra,ers of^He^BleuH Virgin an4 of O,.
■voml he vviis conceived and L?m, f ' • "''""" *''■'■'"•
most humblv b.Mr rl,,, / • , " l""^ "'"*' nionllw; 1
intcrces,i"„7tl.,t'Vmavrs"S "1 """^ ""'>"■'■» »""
here, in this nli,.» ,.<-T^ • manner receive him
day loen "; Sim;i"I voufi^'o?"';"' '" *"= •"""S'" »■'"
1
ASPIRATIONS AFTER COMMUNION.
I P-et^'tPee": wt'po:::.t? a"ii Ti' "'"* ■■",' "" «■■■"^-
do all thin™ ■ take off n.fi . ' »"g». '""' "•''O <=='"st
PV All, froS alU,l,er^hS S Vhe^f ° •"'^, ^"<' ""'»
is nothhig hut vanifv and*,ffli .• '"''/'"" •'" "'«'» "'"«
heart be fixed on tS . ''^;'"'">« of spirit. Let my
for in tl'ee fs my etsn e"in' >T "M™' "P"^'' '" "'"^^
true happiness, 1^^:'^^ eS, -.y " ^"'""S" '™"''
ence LetTi',*" ^"l'^' '"''^ "'" ^'^««»"««« of thypres.
ence. i.et me taste how sweet tlmn „,, n i ^.7.%, ^
D'jiiiiT aiiurt'd hv tinr r^..„ I " ' "^ JjOiii. that
^ "-"^ ^^ ^'^^^ ^^^^' ^ '"^^y never more run after
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INS f RUCTIONS JVD DEVOTIONS
worldly pleaHures; for thou art the joy of mv heart and
my i)ortion forever.
Thou art tiie Physician of my soul, who healest all
our inhmii'ies by thy sacred blood. I am that sicii man
whoniUiou earnest from heaven to heal: oh, heal mv
soul, tor I have sinned against thee.
,./^''!"" ''Y^ ^'^^^ ^"«*i Shepherd, wiio hast laid down tliv
ite tor thy sheep; behold, I am that sheep that was
lost, and yet thou vouchsafest to feed me with thy body
anao.ood: take me now upon thy shoulders to carry
me home What canst thou deny me, who hast mven
me thyself? Guide thou me, and I shall want nothinrr
111 the place of pasture where thou hast put me, untf:
t|i0u bringest me to the happy pastures of eternal
O true Light, which enlightenest every man that com-
eth into this world enljoliten my eyes, that I may never
sleep in death. ^
O Fire, ever burning and never failing, behold how
tepid and cold I am ! Inflame my reins and my heart,
that they may be on fire with the love of thee ; tor thou
caniest to cast fire upon earth ; and what dost thou de-
sire but that it be enkindled ?
O King of heaven and earth, rich in mercy, behold I
am poor and needy : thou knowest what I stand most
ui need of ; thou alone canst assist and enrich me. Help
me, O God, and out of the treasures of thy bounty sue-
cor my needy soul.
O liiyLoi^ and my God, behold I am thy servant;
give me understanding, and excite my affection, that I
may know and do thy will.
thou ai-t the Lamb of God, the Lamb without spot,
VI ho takest away the sins of the world: oh, take avvay
from nie what may hurt me, and displease thee, and oive
me what thou knowest to be pleasing to thee, and prof-
itable to me. ^
Thou art my love and my joy ; thou art my God, my
fioition, and my All ; thou art he that will restore my
mheritance to me. ^
m i^
FOn COMMUNION.
49i
O my God and my A!l, mny the sweet flame of thv
tor tlie luxe of thee, ivho hast vouchsafed to die uoon
the cross for the love of me ! ^
ACTS OF DEVOTION, TRAISE, AND THANKSGIVING AFTEE
COMMUNION.
..?r7^ i^'"' Fn"'^' '"^^ ^'•^''^t^'- '"Id my Redeemer
iiiv God and my All, whence is this to me, ll at mv U.^l'
ai^d .0 .rreat a Lord, whom heaven and X^^- mot'
.ouljan, . u>uid come into this poor dwoilinf^ t /is ouKe
ot day of my earthly ha bit.tion ! Oh, t hat"] could en
tertain thee as I ono-lit i 'im... i • '' '"J ^ «-""'« en-
me to thv pmL ^ ^ ,'y •ovino-kmdness invifes
^r-Eut ihi" ' ' 'T "^"^ "'"'• ■""' »'"i ne' "V" ;: :
go. liut the awe ot so great a majesty eheeks me • d
the sense of my great .mvv„rtl,i„es8 /„d i nmmen e
tea . m.il, l,ke Magdalen, I could wash them with my
J?ow dinvn thyself, witl, all thy powers, O mv soul to
« re he sm^reign Majesty whl-l, hath v.,ucCd to
CM,,., tc visit thee; pay him the best homa.re tl n > .,r^
»l.lc,as t« thy first heglnning, and thy £ e d -.nd
pe leeily annildlate thyself in the presence of 1 is'e", r
;'.»">nense,n,flnite Deity. Then p„„r thysel f„ th
1 IS presence m praises and t iksgivin.. : a, d im «
all heaven and ear.li to j„in with il"ee i» n' l„if l!
vvnat leturn shall I make to thet' O r mvl ei. .,n +i
ast done for me ? Behold, ."hen l' ad'no 'bdnf a 'l"
thou didst create me ; and when I was gone astnv n d
ost m my sms, thou didst redeem me, by dvi.l iw ,
«n thy other fav<,rs, thou has^ giveh me thyself :" blessed
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INSTRCCTI0N8 AND DEVOTIONS
be thy name forever ! Thou art great, O Lord, and ex*
ceedingly to be praised ; great are thy works, and of thy
wisdom tliere is no end ; but thy tender mercicH, t}»y
bounty and goodness to me, are above all thyvvorks:
these I desire to confess and extol forever. Bless, tlien]
thy Lord, O my soul, and let all that is within thee'
praise and magnify his name. Bless thy Lord, O my
Boul,and see thou never forget all that he halh done for
thee. O all ye works of the Lord, bless the Lord, i)raise
and glorifv him forever. O all ye angels of the Lord,
bless the Lord, praise and glorify his holy name. Bless
the Lord, all ye saints, and let the whole Chureh of heaven
and earth join in praising and giving him thanks for all
his mercies and graces to me ; and so, in some measure,
supply for what is due from me. But as all this still falls
short of what I owe thee for thy infinite love, I oiler to
thee, O eternal Father, the same Son of thine whom thou
hast given me, and his thanksgiving, which is infinite in
value. Look not, then, upon my insensibility aijd in-
gratitude, but upon the face of thy Christ, and with him,
and through him, receive this oliering of my poor self,
which I desire to make to thee.
N. B.— Here also may be recited the Canticle of the Three Children
the Te Deuvi, and some of tlie Psalms of praise.
AN OBLATION AFTER COMMUNION.
O Father of mercies, and God of all consolation, how
hast thou loved us, to whom thou hast given thy only
begotten Son, once for our ransom, and daily for thb
food of our souls ! What can I, a wretched creature,
return to thee for this infinite love ? Verily nothintr else
but this same beloved Son of thine, whom thou'' hast
given to me ; and surely thou couldst give me nothin^r
greater, or more worthy of thyself. Him, then, I ofle'r
to thee, O heaver ly Father, with 'whom thou art always
well pleased ; him whom thou didst lovingly deliver up
to death for me, and hast given me in this most holy
J
FOR (JC MM UNION.
493
StTof\u^j'^^ fr^-"^"^ ^"•* ^'^^ everlasting me-
morhi of his death. He is our High Priest and vTctim •
he 18 the propitiation for the sins of the w X word •
he 18 our advocate an 1 intercessor. Look ^vvn then
upon hmi and for his sake look down upon n/e mid
upon us all. Remember all his sufllMings wllh he ^n
dured here in his mortal life; his bito am/ui h^ h^
ajrony and bloody sweat ; all the injuries and^aff?;„t*
a 1 he blows and stripes, all the bruises t^i t^u^^
hnt he received for us. Remember his death wlich
thou wast pleased should be the fountain of our 1 fe
and, for the sake of his sacred passion, have mer^y
fh? T/ 1^^'"" ¥/^ f "^ ^^y'louT, who hast here ffiven mo
thyself, I would gladly make some suitable return ^o
thee for this infinite love; I would gladly m^ke thee
some offering in acknowledgment of this ^ricT present
thou hast made me. But alas! thou knowest n yZ
orty ; thou knowest I have nothing worthy of hv ac
is .iir(..cly thine. But, O my God, such is thy goodness
thou wilt be contented with the little that I can S
thee, though it be thy o.rn already; thou askest iiotMncr
hut my heart and this I here most willingly offer thef
ft ivvt ^ Ti'' r^n '^ ^^' '-^"^ °^^ke it^^holly iune
fo icvver. I offer thee here my whole being, my body
wi h Its senses, and my soul with all its powe 8;^that2
thou hast at present honored them bo h bv thv oret
ence so they may both be thy ten pie fore ve/ ^Oh"
wnicn thou hast this day chosen for thy abode. I dva
hee my memory, that it may be forever reco lee ted in
tliee; my understanding, thai it may be always t'lH^ht
ened and directed by thy truth; and my will fft t
Sot Tthr'"oH'l\*^ *'""^' ^"^ -- burn'with
whh • 11 1 r t ^^'i'^^f ?^ ^''^''^^y i"^« thy hands,
renceforw rd \>Tr'"^ f ^^l^^ ^ ^"^' ''^"^ let nothing
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494
IN8TUUCTI0N8 AND DEVOTIONS
rKTITIONS AFTER COMMUNION.
O inoHt mereit'iil Saviour, boliold I h.ivo presunieii U
rtHUMvo thoi' lliLs day into my jiouse, ri'ivin«f on thy ii.li-
iiilo ;.o(.*lne8s iind ineicy, Mnd liopin^r, like Z.ktIious to
ol)t..in iliy bcMHHlii-ti(.n. Hut, al.is, with how little pnp
jiralion! vviih how little devoti„n! Trom my h.'art I
iK'i^pardon for njy ^n-eat unworMhinoHs, and for my ii,.
nniniM-ablo sins, which I detest lor the love oflhee- and
1 diVMiv to detest them forever. Oh, wash them all awav
with thy precious blood, t'ov thou art the Lamb of (Jo,)
th.iL takest aw.iy the si-.is of the world ; and one (Iron f
this blood, which thou hast shed for us, is more than
enoun-h to cancel the sins often thousand worhk
Thou seest, O Searcher oi' hearts, all my mal;idieM
and all the wounds of my soul. Thou knowest, how
prone lam to evil, and how b.ickward and Hlu<r(rish to
«:ood. Who can heal all these my evils but tliou, the
rue physician of my soul, who ^rivest me thy body and
aw.iy the corruption and malice of my will by the fire of
divine love and cbariry; Htrenjrtheirmy weaknesa with
heayealy tortitude; subdue in me all evil j)assiouH, par-
ticularly that which is most deeply rooted in me, and is
my riding passion ; stand by me henceforward in all my
teinprations, that I may never more be overcome ; re-
move from me all dancrerous occasions; and ffrant me
tlKit I may rather die a thousand deaths than live to
otlend thee mortally.
O my Jesus, thou art infinitely rich, and all the trcas-
uros of divine irraee are locked up in thee! These
treasures thou brlnjrest with thee when thou dost visit
us in this blessed sacrament, and thou takest an infinite
pleasure m opening them to us, to enrich our i)overty.
lliis It is that gives me confidence to present thee now
With my petitions, and to beg of thee those graces and vir
FOR COMMUNION.
495
OS wlucl) 1 Htand so nnu-.l. in nml of, uh thou l^nowcsl
ru hs; nru pu.t t hat l..,K.<.fo,w;.r(l I nm/ ever ve
bv m I, and l,e ...icled by the inaxi.n.s of .1,y (il d
load ,ne to he poor u, spirit, and take offiny heart
t^U'inity teaeh me, hy thy divine example, and hv ihy
most en,eae.(,UM ^rn.ee, to he n.eek and hlunble of he , L
;m<l in my pafence to possess n.y souh ilrJZd
m.-.V ever keep M,y h^uly and soul ehaste .nd p.
hat 1 nmy ever bewail my p.st sins, and by a d iy
".'"'•«. I. eatmn, restrain all irre-rnlnr Inelinations and '^.
s.ons (or the fnt.nv. Above all thin-rs, ,,,d, n,e o v
lu-o. to he ever reeolleefed in the,., llnd to walk Ivv ^s
1" liy presenee; teaeh me to love my friends in h m'
nnd my enennes ft,r thee ; on.nt n.e «^-.ee to perse e J
o tf.e end m tins love, and so to eome one daV to hat
blessed plaee where 1 ,nay love .-.nd enjov thee forever
Have merey :,lso on my p.-.rents, friJnds, and bene-
actors, and on all those for whom I mn in any way bonnd
l.ray that we may all love thee and faithfully serve
hoe. Have n.erey on thy whole Chureh, anrl on'ili the
nn EVJ"- ''^'lr:'^*»« '"^'I' ''""^ ^■"'"t.n, that all may live
> p to their cal in^rs, and sanctify thy n.-.me. Giv4 thy
g^nco and b/cssing to all prinees and mngistrates, and to
all Christian people; convert all unbelievers and sinners,
and bring aV strayed sheep b.-ick to thy fold ; p S
lurly have mercy ui. N and N, &c. *
O blessed Vir^rin, Mother of my God and Saviour,
recommend all these my petitions to your Son. O all
ye angels and saints, eitizens of heaven, unite your
prayers vvith mine : you ever stand before the throne,
and see him face to faee whom I here receive u.ld'r
veils; he ever mindful of me, and obtain from him, and
through him, that with you 1 may bless him and lcv«
him torei^Ui-. Amen.
496
▲ METHOD OF HEARING MASS
^ illctl)ob of i^caYin^ illaes for (Dnc m{)o
inicnh& to (ITommuiucatc ti)ereat.
Janut at the Mann at which i/ou are to communicate, an you
would have a,s.sistni at the last Supper, at which Mm
Christ inntituted the adorable Sacr(nnent which you are
about to receive. '« With dtrsire 1 luive desired to eat this
rasoh with you before I sufFer," mid this most loving Sa-
viour to his Apo.stlrs (Luke xxii. 15); the same desire
constrains him torsive himself to those among his children
whose hearts he Jinds dull/ prepared. lienew, then, your
attention, and <juicken your fervor during this most' holy
aacrijice.
Before Mass.
IIow gm\t is my htippiiieHs ! the God of heaven and
earth is coming to dwell within mo. Reflect for a mo-
ment, O my soul, on this most joyful thought How
must I prepare my heart, of which that 8ui>per-room
was but the figure ! . . . O my God, prepare it for thy-
self; for without thee I can do nothing.
On seeing the Priest at the foot of the Altar, imagine you
see Christ himself entering the Supper-room; bow your-
self humbly down, and beg to be admitted by the side of
Mary. ''
I come, O Lord, to beg for life and nourishment fcr
my soul. Why should I be uneasy and disquieted at
the sight of thy tabernacles ? I have been invited by
the love of thy divine heart, and am presented by Mary,
whom thou hast given me for a mother. Let burn be-
fore mine eyes the bright torch of faith ; purify my heart,
sustain my weakness, send down upon me from the
height of thy throne that heavenly wisdom which makes
known to thy children the dignity of the sacraments,
the holmess of thy law, and the majesty of thy presence.
FOB All INTENDING COMMUNICANT. 497
liinir'-'fL';;™';'''',""'' '■'""■"•«»'■" '"wams ti,o i,.,iy
11011,11., , , ||„„ irt „|„,„t ti. reiM'ivi. ,i (;,„1 „i„, (■,..,'
to l"«' IIm'cm,,,, I„„^,„ ,•„, ,|iy M,.lv,ui„„. 1)".',^ Ii!
K ! 111., with he l,n.„,| o( a„tr,.|M, i„„,,i,„ „„. „.i||,
ulMhe fervor of tli„ |,|.„„„,i ,,,,„ ,,„i,,„ '^^j^,, J^J'!''
■At tlie Cciifiteor.
//«mW. My.v//„, the r..mc.,nhra,ice of thy ,in,.
WtSr V •"" '•'■r'"''. wlm ,li,lst ,,r,.pure his wuT
' '^!»';l!;''"'' "'"' di'lst listen to h ni wit, S do
n, d die. r',-^. " ■ >■""• '»» ""-■'•'^V itself will spoak
nnd dLsiirin the dime u.stiee Oh th.it n.,..;«,'j , ' , "'
At the Introit.
Cehbrate the goodness of the Lord for th. nift which he hnM
be.to.ed upon us in the Myster/of the fSy 1^!^
.1110 Lord hath opened the gate^ of heaven • he h-.th
" -H ;t/^ ^^'^ ffoodne.sH, O mv God. hath r,^^^
F-.d It for the poor and humble hearl/blessed be tho^'
*m
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A METHOD OF HEARING MASS
God of iHraol, thou only cnnst work mioh wonders for
UHi. I will olViT to thee, in the i)r('.s('nco of all thy
people, the homago of my love and gratitude.
At the Kyrio. ^
Implore the mercy of the Lord.
The days of propitiation have arisen upon me: I mat
call thee by thy name, () (Jod of majesty; I may c:ill
thee my Saviour and my Father. Thou art present on
our altars, only that thou mayest heap thy favors u[)()n
us: I will draw ni^d,, then, with confidence unto the
throne of thy mercy, and I will say unto thee: Lord,
have mercy on mo.
At the Gloria in cxcclsis.
Oive glory to Ood, and ask of him the peace of a good con
science.
Glory to God, whose justice is satisfied by the per-
petual sacrifice of so noble a victim. Peace and conso-
Intion on earlli to men of good will, who behold a God
annihilatinjr himself daily, to save and to feed them with
his own substance. I praise thee, O Lord ; I bless thee,
1 adore th^e, I stand ji mazed at the sight of the wonders
of thy love. And shall I suffer them to be of no avail
to me througii the evil dispositions of my heart ? ShaV
I still rt\ject that peace which thou oiferest me? Shal
1 not l.'jbor to acquire that good will by which it comes?
O my God, allay the strife which is so often excited in
my heart, making the flesh rebel against the spirit.
At the Collects.
Grant to mo thy love, O my God; this I ask thee
through the intercession of Mary, my tender mother,
and of all the Saints, especially N and N, mv patrons,
and those whom the Cluirch commemorates to-day.
Grant me, I beseech thee, the necessary dispositions to
partake worthily of the precious body and blood of thy
divine Son.
FOR AN INTEIfDINO COMMUNICANT.
499
At fhe Epistlo.
Pramine Oo,l to take hU Uuo for thy rUe of lif..
"WiH(i«,m Imth built lu,rs(,If a |,„„h(. h'io hutl. ho.vn
ner out Heven pillars. Hh. l.uH. i^^ hJ e 1
«^ ,lrinM,,e wine .^CtJt^C^ ''Z '
>4< M«? Gradual.
Hhment of the wo,,k. of ,h„ X;.;, , ^^^tu^lr "o::
Hito the bunquet-chamber of thv love T^H^^. hi »
^/ <//.(9 Gospel.
It is the Lord who is goinrj to npeak ; listen to hi, word with
reveretice and with love.
"Jeaus said to the Jew**- T -ilw^t. r,^+ c *i
ne luth sent. Tliey wiid, therefore, to him : What nim,
T: h«: '" whr;o7„""" "" ry «™' -^ -vsl'
-ieveuue? VVhat dost thou work? Our fathers did
e^d manna in the desert, as it is written : He mive^^^
\l'l ^:^"^ ^^-«" to eat. Then Jesus sdd^rth'r
^^m.., unien i say to you: Moses gave you not br'eluJ
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from heaven ; but my Futlier giveth you the true bread
from heuven. For the breud of God is that which
Cometh down from heaven, und giveth Ufe to tiie world.
They anid, therefore, unto him : I^ord, jjive us always
this bread. And Jesus said to them : X am tiie bread
of life ; he that conjeth to me shall not hunger, and he
»iliat believeth in mo shall never thirst." John vi. JJ7-35.
At the Offertory.
Oj'cr yourself to God, and beseech hhn to accept the sacrijice
of your heart.
That which the priest ofters to thee, Lord, is nothin'r
but earthly substance; but soon it will become the
adorable body and the precious blood of Jesus Christ,
by virtue of thy word.
O God of infinite goodness, I offer thee my heart ;
vouchsafe to change it, to bless and sanctify it; renew
in me thy image, which hath so many times been dis-
figured by sin ; change its evil inclinations into that
liappy disposition which makes virtue the object of its
love ; destroy sin in mo as quickly as thou art about to
destroy tlese substances, of which there will remain
nothing more than the sensible appearances. Oh, that
I may become, by the help of thy grace, worthy of pos-
sessing thee here on earth, and of reigning with thee
eternally in heaven.
At the Lavabo.
Ask of God purity of heart, that you may make a worthy
Communion.
O God, infinitely good and infinitely holy, pour down
upon me thia day the salutary streams of thy grace. I
come to present myself at thy holy table ; I shall have
part in that bread of life which only the children of thy
kingdom should receive ; I shall partake of that heavenly
manna, wliich is offered only to those who have over-
come the world and hell. Have I had the happiness of
overcoming them ? Blot out, O Lord, the least stain
which sin halli left in my heart. Suffer not my soul te
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perish with the souls of tho wiVto/l tp t u
walked u, i„„„„e„ee, deliveflZmiy'ili!;?:: "<"
At the Preface.
Unite your adoration, wilk ,ko,e which the A„ach and th,
HauUs render to Jem, Christ in heaveT
phim, emulate each othri^c'e XSir^r T'' ^""l
»ingu.g thy immortal p,ai«" w'frfJ^fiT "•".'*
my heart and voice with tlScelcsM-.l Eni <'"^' "n""
ports, and cry with them ?Ll„ . i uP ?"'' '■'""'^
of Sabuoth. ^Wn u^d "r h M? '-^MiT"' ,''""
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed S he h5. ^ ^^l'^'
^iTdStrmfe''^'"'""^^^
-4^ </ie Canon.
Pray fervently for the Church, for your Ircthren, &c^ and
yourself. '
a^Td^hr^o^fof^^^'—"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Durft'vofth f -,1, '"■j'""^ P'^^'y; '"■•lintain them in the
«ho assist wih^me at thv 3^,'^ T "" I'" '""'""'"'
Lo^dof ai,= thou rfter;;tthyseifr^';-L:t :;,!^:;d"
\
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wille.st that wo sliould all be of one heart, and all be
animated with the same spirit.
IJehohl thy Kin<]f, () my soul ; behold him whocometh
to thee full of nweetnesH and tenderneH8; he veils the
bri^'-htnesH oi' Ills divine majesty, that he may give theo
a nearer access to him. O admirable condescension! O
miracle of love, which God alone can perform!
At the Elevation of the Host.
Adore J.sus Christ present on the Altar.
O Jesus, true bread of the strong, celestial manna,
wlio givest to man a blessed immortuiity, I adore thee;
be thou the life and the nourisiiment of my soul. My
Lord and my God, I place my whole trust and confi-
dence in thee. O Heart of Jesus, intiame my heart with
thy divine love.
At the Elevation of the Chalice.
O adorable blood of my Redeemer, that wast shed for
my wsnlvation, thou art all my hope : O cleanse mc from
tiie least stains of sin, and a})ply to me thy infniite
merits. Sanctify my soul, preserve it without spot, and
be the pledge of my eternal happiness.
During the remainder of the Caiion.
77/f God who comes to dwell in your heart has descended on.
the Altar ; speak to him with the most profound reverence
and the most tender love.
The heavens are opened ; the Holy of Holies has de-
scended on the enrtli ; this altar is now the throne where
dwells the majesty of the Most High ; the angels sur-
rauud him, and, with the most lively homage of rever-
ence and love, make reparation to him for the contempt,
the negle<t, and the indifference of men.
And thou, O Lord, whilst these sublime intelligences
annihilate themselves before thee, thou askest my heart,
and wouldst have it whole and entire. Make it thine,
O Jesus, wholly and entirely thine. Thou sayest : I am
comc to cast are on the earth, and what will I but that
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it bo kindlod ? Let mv dosin' O r ,.-,1 1 . ,
^t the Puter noster.
A.k of 0'„l a,. l,r...l,f A , , ,, .^
pffcafionn to ohtiiin it. ' ^
O my Fatlicr, vvh
in my houI, come and
■, vvno rei<rri(.Ht in lic.ivcn, co
uui ,snl)
to Ihe in.s(iir;ili«)MH of tl
inciify it l)y tliy \m
nio and
\\
ifl^n
.M'^'J 't.tothy holy will, und rend
IV LTilcc
N
nill. tliiH mysterious l.rea'd, To'snlVf , ... ..,.„.,
j^msh nMnylu;art every feeling of hatred S
^cnee ; come
•'» it ofH'dient
«>nri.'h it this d;iy
y ils Imno-er; exti
lor^rive tne as I t
oryive.
(
siirh Htren^rih tliat I may trinmol
■'iMiit to me sm-li vvisd
li-
re veil ire
D
u
c'lver me from all those evils ul,iel
(>m :ind
|)'i over all temptations.
nder which I irro;,n, hein^r |.u,,lene<l.
anaeluld to his f-ither, to be {\h\
prmce, to l)e protected ■
cor, to be consoled .-ind
comforted.
At the A 'Ml us I)
I oppress me, ;ind
t'otne to thee,
IS a subject to hi-
lly KUr
H one .-itHicted, to his onl
-ni uic /\<rjni.s iJei.
Arjain beaeech the Lord to prnjet nil Un
and tra
iiHifraH.siiniK.
!l p<m prevancatlom
liamb of God, who takest avvay tl
pure and sp(,tlesH victim, who onl
y the sins of the w.irld.
lice of an olfended (ii.d
Ql
m
[ri
til
Ihe inerits o
fthy
vouchs'de to m.d<
y cmst .,}ifisfy the jus
H;icritice. VVhrit 1
(' me jKirt.-ikei
I , . J ■■■^ ^" »» 11,11 |^■^
eekness chanty, and p itience dost tl,.,
>|M-esH these virtues upon my he.-.rt, tl
as
H'c a ple;is;int h.ibitation, wh
in an abode of peaci
cssons of humility,
•oil not ^ive me!
that it may be to
crein thou mayest repose,
At the Domiiio, non sum d
U'nusi.
O
The Lord loves to find ii, our hearts hmnVitv.
my Lord, \ am not worthy of
ipproachinif tliee
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A METHOD OF HEAAING MASS.
The heavens are not pure in thy sight : how, then, ca^ a
heart so wretched as ujine receive thee I And yet I can-
not resolve to bid thee depart from me. One only wcrd
from thee would sutlice to cleanse me: speak, thou,
Lord ; say to my soul : 1 am thy salvation. And since
thou art pleased to invite thyself to it, do thou thyself
prepare it for the happiness of receiving thee. Jesus,
most loving Jesus, have mercy on me !
After Communion.
Now tlie Lord dwells vrithin you, beaeech him to speak to
you ; liHteii to him in the aUence and tlie recollection oj
your soul. most precious movieut, if you could but
profit by it!
I have found him whom my soul loveth ; I possess
him, and I will never more leave him. What have 1 to
desire \n heaven, and what can I henceforth love upon
earth, but thee, O my God, the God of my heart? What
shall I render to the Lord for ail the benefits he hath
done unto me? Lord, teach mo thyself what thou
wouldst have me to do. My beloved to me, and I to
him. I live, now not I ; but Christ liveth in me. I will
not depart from thy tabernacle, O my God, till thou hast
blessed me.
At the Benediction.
Pour down upon me, O Lord, by the hand of thy min-
ister, thy most abundant blessuigs ; that they may put
the seal to all the graces which thou hast now bestowed
upon me.
At the last Gospel.
O Word made flesh, who didst annihilate thyself to
give thyself to me, thou who art the life and the light
of the world, enligiiten me ; discover to me thy greats
ness, that my heart may be filled and penetrated with
the most filial confidence, the tenderest love, and the
liveliest gratitude. How ought I not to be affected
with \\\(\ P.YPPPflinnf npiuihirrp \ lioir/i nn'^r^rr^.A \ "C^^j 4.^
•" - - Jj i " & -• * MtlTvt viijUjcU.; s; \il IV
A MASS OF THANKSOIVINJ AFTER COMMUNION. fiOfi
coiummiicattj in to n-ceivo God into my hcjirt. I[ow
uii«|HMkaljle the iiiyhlciiluM of a Haeraiiicut which uiiilea
limii lo (iod hiiiiHi.ll'! O ,uy (i„d, 1 unite iiiyndf to
thee by tht, tieH of love and gratitude; thu« only eua I
convhj[tond with thy uiereieM.
Praijer of St. hjnathm.
Aniina (Miristi, Hanctilicu me. Soul of ChnHt, Hanctifv mtL
C..ri».i. Oil isti, Hulva me. H,.,|y of (.■|„i.f,. Huve me
San-u.s Chnstj, in.!., la n.e. Hjo,;,! of Cl.riHt. in.-laiatj me.
AqiialutensCliriMti.iiivame. Wafer „„t of the wide of
1, . ni • .. c ('liiirtt, waMh me.
1 aHsi.) thriHti, comforta me. I'aM>i<,M <.!' {;hii..t, ntrengthen
nic.
ix.ne .lesu, exaufli me. () ^^,,,,(1 .J,.mus, hear me
Intra vuhuira tna abwonde Within thy wouikIh hide mo
m<;. *
Ne |)(.'nnittaH me Keparari a l^'i nu, not be separated from
t^'- the.;.
Ab howte maliyiH. delendo Defend me from the mulig-
'['"• Jiaiit I'liemy.
In lioia nu.rtiH meui voca me, At th.; hour of my death call
Kt j.ilK, me v(;r.ir<, ad t.-. A.xl bid me c«mie unto thee
Ut cum banctiH tuiM iandem 'Jhat wilh thy aaints I luuy
- **'' praise thee,
In 8u;cnla smculorum. Am.ai. For all eternity. Ameii.
-♦•^
^ Xlluso of tijankogiomg oftcr Communicn
At the conjmencement of Ma«8.
Thk [►resence of* Jchuh Clirnt \h within me. Why art
thou htill sorrowlul, () my mhjI ; .-ind why dont limn' Mill
disniiiet me? Alan! I know it Imt too well: it in the
rmembrance of thy sin« that alliict« thee; thou caimt
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not rid thyself of it, this bitter rgmembranre ; it recurs
to thy mind incessantly ; thy grief is most just. And
yet, hope in the Lord, abandon thyself to the sweet
thought of his mercies. What oughtest thou not to ex-
pect from a God who is come to visit thee, to console
thee, and to strengtiien thee ! O Jesus, obliterate th(
least traces of my past sins; root out from my heart
e\ery affection, every inclination which could grieve
thy divine heart. O holy Virgin, who wast a' ways
faithful to the grace whiuli preserved thee from the taint
of sin ; O holy precursor of Jesus Christ, who didst pre-
serve to the last moment of thy life the grace which had
sanctified thee in thy mother's' womb; O beloved disci-
ples, who were confirmed ui all those sentiments of failh
and piety with which your divine Master had inspired
you ; and you, O blessed souls, who are exempted for-
ever from all return to weakness and inconstancy, pray
for me ; obtain for me that gift of perseverance, which
so happily conducted you to the harbor of salvation.
At the Introit.
O divine Jesus, I love thee with all my heart ; may )
ever be grateful to thee for the blessings which thou
hast bestowed upon me this day. Again thou art about
to descend upon this altar, and to renew thy sacrifice:
come, then, O Lord Jesus ; my weakness implores thy
tender compassion. O ye heavens, let fall your precious
dew, that the clouds may bring forth the Just One, and
I may have the happiness once more of beholding my
Saviour.
At the Kyrie.
O merciful Father, adopt me forever into the number
of thy beloved children. O most loving Jesus, say to
my soul : Fear not ; I am thy salvation. O sanctifying
Spirit, give me a right understanding of all the truths ot
faith ; breathe into my heart the spirit of piety : make
me partaker of all the fruits of a fervent commun'on,
and grant me grace to walk constantly in the naih of
virtue and good works.
AiTER COMMUNION.
601
At the Collects.
Lord, voir-hsafo fiivornbly to hear the piiyers which
tliy priest offers to thee for the Cliurch and for me.
1 earnestly beseech thee to grant me those graces and
virtues of which I have need, in order to dej^erve thy
love. Fill my heart with eternnl gratitude for the bless-
ing which thou hast just conferred upon me, with a
live \ horror of sin, and with perfect charity towards my
neignbor. Make my whole life worthy of one who is
thy child. I deserve not to be heard for my own sake,
O my God ; but I beseech thy mercy through the merits
of thy divine Son, who lives within me.
At the Epistle.
"My dearly beloved, humble yourselves under the
mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in the time
of visitation ; casting all your care upon him, for he hath
care of you. Be sober and watch ; because your adver-
sary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking
whom he may devour. Whom resist ye, strong in faith,
knowing that the same affliction befalls your brethrei
who are in the world. But the God of all grace, who
hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus,
after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you,
and confirm you, and establish you. To him be glory
and empire forever and ever. Amen." 1 Pet. v. 6-11.
At the Gradual.
If it were sufficient for a woman of Israel only to
touch thy garment to be healed, what ought not 1 to
hope from thee, O Jesus, to whom thou hast but just
given thyself wholly in Communion !
Heal, O my Saviour, all the infirmities of my soul ;
enlighten its darkness, and teach me how sweet is thy
yoke, ano 'low light thy burden.
At the Gospel.
" Jesus said to the Jews : My flesh is meat indeed,
and my blood is drink indeed, tie that eateth my flesh.
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and driiiketh my blood, abideth in me and \ in liim. As
the living Father hath sent uie, and I ivc by the Pjither,
so he that eateth me, the same also shall live by me.
This is the bread that came down from heaven. Not as
your fathers did eat manna, and are dead ; he that eateth
of this bread shall live forever." John vi. 66-59.
Make me to meditate deeply on these words, O .Jesus;
may I show by my works that my strongest desire is to
sit often at thy table, in the midst of thy beloved children.
At the Offertory.
1 offer myself to Ihee, O Lord, as thou didst offer thy-
self to thy Father, when thou wast fastened to the cross;
and as thou didst reserve nothing to thyself Vvhich thou
didst not give up in sacrifice, so do J wish to keep
nothing back, but to give up all to thee. Receive, then,
Jjord, the offering of all my thouglits, of all my Jiifec-
tions, of my whole being. I cannot return thee tlinnks
proportioned to thy beiieiits ; and therefore I call to my
aid the prayers and merits of all those who have the
happiness of uniting themselves to thee by fervent Com-
munions.
At the Lavabo.
O my Jesus, would that I could take thee to witness
of the holiness of my life and the innocence of my heart !
But, with the prophet, I must cry out: It is in thy mercy
only that I place my hope : my consolation is in medi-
tating on thy promises to the penitent heart, and thy
faithfulness in performing them: confounded at all that
1 have committed to this day, and encouraged by the
favors with which thou hast just loaded me, I can but
promise to correspond better with thy graces than I have
hitherto done. No, never, after the Communion which
I have this day made, will I be found in the society of
the wicked; I will purify myself more and more with
tears of penitence ; I will bless thee ';» I do this day, and
I will sing of the wanders of thv rower and of th»
mercy.
AFTEK COMMUNICN.
At the Preface.
609
The Pnestmys: Lift up your hen.ts.
/Insurer; Yea, my heart, with all its affections ia
lifted up to heaven : let the world disappearToTmine
eyes : henceforth I have nothing here below '
Lord God.'''' ''''''''''''•* ^'' "' S:ivo thanks unto our
Answer: What can be more meet and just' Cin I
Xo^.rr ''7'^ ^""'^ ^'•^"' '^ Siye thS to a God
who hath heaped such y^reat benefits upon me ?
IhenaM: Thou art within me, O Jesus: bless adore
and jjive thanks to thy heavenly Father. ' By he" i7fj
etSlv'. m^! lY ' ""'1 "f ^^ ^^^'' th«"^ to sing
eternally. Blessed forever be thou, O Jesus for hiving
come down on earth to revive amo'ngst us" the glor .uf
omelh "dt '"" -f """^ ' l>ie- Arever, for' haiing
mTto offW tVr ^^^^^^^^ \'T d^«"i"g'and enablini
toor t^iuL f'T'^'''^^ ""'y ^••^^^tor and Ben£
lattor, that homage of adoration and praise, of love and
cr^tu^?r"^' '' ^"' ""'" '"™ ^'^"^ ^' ^"d ^Sl hk
At the Canon.
J bow myself down before thee, O Father of mercies
and pray tliee to pour down upon me thy holy Sbl
Uon and thy sanctifying grace. Accept the sacrifict
wh ch I make to the. of my soul and all its powm my
body and all its senses, in union with the sacrifice of th J
djvn.e Son, which thypriest now offers to thee I un ^
myself with the glorious Mary ever Virgin and I hi
Beech her to intercede for me with thee,?nd to obtab
for me the graces which I ask. I unite Myself wi?h 1 v
Apostles and Martyrs (especially N and N)! vm chsafe
to receive the offering of my heart and of my ife, fo?
the sake of tlie sacrifice which they made to heV of '
themselves and of all that they possessed. There wan?s
but one onlv wnrH frnfr. tu,.//^ '- " ;
vpIs <5n^ut tu J W ly ""'" "^^ greatest mar-
vels. Speak the word, O my God, and again the body
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of tliv Son will bo proaoMt undor the apccioH of liread
und his blood under the npeeiea of wine; spei.k the
word, tny body und my spirit nnd my heart shall be de-
voted and eonsecrated to thee forever.
O .b'HUH, the sweet deli«rht of my sonl, let heaven and
earth, with all their glory, veil themselves before, t'.iee.
All thi'ir beauty and grandeur eome from thee, nnd "an
never iipproach to a comparison with thy adorable per-
fections.
At the Elevation.
Prontrate yourself before the Lord j/onr God, and adore him,
for he in the good Shepherd, who has brouflht hack the
sheep that had fttrai/ed from the fold, and who has nour-
ished it with his ownjiesh and blood.
O Jesus, whom we now discern through a thick veil,
we beseech thee to hear our most fervent petitions. We
desire to behold thee one day face to face, and to enjoy
the blessedness of thy elect.
O sacred Host, who openest the gates of heaven, our
enemies press on us from every side, do thou sustain our
Btrength, and we shall obtain the victory over hell, the
world, and our own evil thoughts.
During the remainder of the Canon.
O my God, I know not how to give thee thanks for
the favor thou hast bestowed upon me in feeding me
with the body and blood of thy divine Son ; but I find
in the sacred Victim which has*^been immolated on this
altar wherewithal to repay thee for so great a benefit.
I have otfered it to obtain the grace of receiving thee
worthily ; I now offer it to testify to thee my gratitude
for the Communion which I have had the happiness to
make. I have presented thee this spotless Lamb as a
victim of expiation, a victim of sanctification ; I now
present it to thee as a victim of thanksgivii ,g ; receivo
Christ "makes to thee of his adorable persor , be t'le
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511
model of that ficrifice which I iniiko to thee of my whola
m\f at the foot of thy jiltar.
SiiKo I have the happhiosHof posscssiiifr tlioc, O Jesus,
permit me to open my heart to thecaiuf to enjoy thee
as my soul desires ; so that tlion mayest make me to
h^ar thy voice, and I may speak to thee in secret, as
friend converses with friend. 'JMiou art wilhin me,
Lord, and hast admitted me into the interior of thv heart :
keep nu' united to thee eternally. Thou art my heloved^
chosen from among a thousjuid ; in thy heart my soul
desires tc dwell forever: what hlessintr, what co'nsohi.
tion shall I never fail to tind in thee ! Make me to
taste the unspeakable sweetness of thy love. That which
most delights the heart of the children of Adam in this
world can never more be pleasing to me ; I desire to
love p.othing more on earth but for the love of thee ; 1
desire only thee., O unchangeable Beauty ; to possess
thee is to enjoy the purest, the most heawnly delights.
In thee alone, O Jesus, I tind u solid peace, a life exempt
from troubles and disquiet udt.-i. He who possesses thee
enters into the joy of the Lord: he has no longer any
thing to fear ; he can want nothing, so long as*^ he re-
mains united with the Supreme Good, which containa
all goods.
At the Pater.
How sweet is it, O my God, to give thee the name of
Father ! Thou reignest in the heavens, and thou hast
descended into my heart. Let my life be cmploved in
glorifying thy name • let all my 'thoughts and all my
affections be henceforth subject to thy will, and referred
to thy glory. This is the desire, O'Lord, which most
affects my heart, to come often to this same table, to
the foot of this same altar, to nourish \nvself with the
bread of angels. O my Father, this is the bread of thy
beloved children, suffer me never to render myself un-
worthy of it. Sustain me so powerfully by thv irraee,
i.i!.iL X jiiii} uiiQn iwivc iiie iinppiness oi receiving thee.
O my Jesus, immolated for the lo;e of me, hrd I but ua
612
A Ma.ss of thanksjiv;no
great desire lo unite inyHclf to thee, as thou Iwist to unite
tliyHcIf to tne, I hIiouUI not be deprived of this hnppinesH
any day of my life ; increase, then, in noie this holy do.
»ire : strcni^then me against the assaults of the enemy
of my salvation, who Hatters me in order to destroy me,
who tempts me in order to corrupt me, who draws mo
to himself that he may cast me down to iiell ; make mo
to burn with the same love for thee that thou burnest
witii for me.
At the Agnus Dei.
Lamb of God, adorable Victim, who wast immolated
for the expiation of my sins, blot out the slightest stains
of sin in a sooil which possesses thee, and wishes to be
wholly thine. Thou hast taught me how thou lovest
sweetness and humility ; destroy, by thy presence, every
thing that could henceforth trouble the peace of my
soul, and deprive me of thy love.
At the Communion.
Thou art going to leave me, O my Saviour ; thy body
and blood will soon cease to reside within my soul ; say
to me, as thou saidst to thy Afwstles, that thou leavest
thy peace with me ; give it to me in pledge of the graces
and succors of which I shall have need, that I may never
lose the fruit of the Communion which I have had tiie
happiness of making.
JNlay this Communion deliver me from the tyranny of
my bad thoughts, break off the yoke of my evii habits,
and dispose me always to the practice of thy holy com-
mandments. Let nothing henceforth separate me from
thee, O Jesus; not the attractions of the world, nor the
illusions of sense, nor the wanderings of my imagiiia^
tion, nor the evil passions of my heart.
At the Post-Communion.
Intercede once more for me, O Mother of my God,
my advocate, my tender Mother ; ye Angels of the Most
lligh, watch over me ; and ye, elect of God, whom
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613
nnl • • n ''^'' "•'?" '"'' ^'"* protectors, employ your
pov,, ,,, ...Muenee, thnt the Con.munlon 'uhiJl. I Lvo
ni.idj! tins (lay may consecrate torever to the Lord niv
iniucl, my heart, and uiy whole bein.r. ^
my
At thfi Benediction.
May the blessinnr of the priest, O most Holy Trinity,
t ne the pled.re tha, thou wilt he faithtil lo thy
nnses; and sn.ce th<M, hiessest, from the hciMit of
hy .Hory, those whom thy miaisters bless on earl h, nay
tlyhes.s.n. descend upon me,,accon,pany and folio; mcs
mv ' "T ^"^T'^ '.". "'''"' ^''y l>^'»'^'<its, I may occupy
myseli only with te.tifyin.r to ihee the ^.ratilude 1 ovve
At the last Gospel.
the^d^.^knl'^'l""' ^'"^'\ ''^' ""'"' ^^'''" «'""««t through
the daikness ot our understanding, banish forever ' m
niy heart the fatal shades of sin, bid the «u of ' e
rise upon me, and it will enli<r|,tcn me S-iv I Jt tul^
be liglU and nothing shall obscn.. iJ" i^i /t^! \ ^^
wh,ch hou createdHt,and win- ' tho. earnest t redeem
k ew thee not! and I, who ...ve now the happiness of
f nir^v f V ^ """Y '"'^ ^^' '^''y '^ '^''"f^? What
tiiHt shall I draw from ihtt treasure of graces which thou
nast brought me, if I dissipate and waste it ^ Sh
^;S\;r ^^ tl. ...ceedlng love which^hou Inl^t 1av!
^ e I upon me ? O Jesus, who art full of gra.e anc
truth, nnpress upon my mlr.d the truth that emii..- .te .
m etc finri!?^,''"' ^^ ^''1^ '^''' «-^'t>«-' -'? make
me o hnd, m the unehangeableness of the one, and ir
the cc>ntmual succor of the other, a restraint upon my \l
constancy, and a support to my weakness. ,
After Mass.
O my God, I am about to return to my ordinnrv oc-
. M.., .,,.,,, ^ return lo them with u spirit and r he-irt
altogether new. Hencefo-th' I will seek only to jS
614 A MASS or THANKSCJIVING AFTER COMMUNION.
thee ; thou shalt be the beginning and the end of ail my
actions. I will endeavor to show that it is no longer I
that live, but thou that livest and movest in me.
Prayer.
To which Pope F as VII. hath annexed a plenary Indolgence. which all
the fuithrul ir.iy obtain, who, after naving confessed their sins with
contrition, and received the Holy Conitnutiion, shall devoutly recite it
belbre an image or representation of Christ crucified.
Behold, kind and most swoct Jesus, I cast myself upon
my knees in thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of
my soul I pray and beseech thee that thou wouldst unpress
^ upon my heart Uvely sentiments of faith, hope, and charity,
' with true repentance for my sins, and a firm (lesire of amend-
ment, whilst with deep affection and grief of soul I ponder
within myself, arid mentally contemplate thy five most pre-
cious wounds ; having before my eyes that which David
spake in prcphecy : " They pierced my hands and my feet •
tney have numbered all my bones."
PARTICULAR DEVOTIONS AND CONFRATERNITIES. 615
Partkniar IHetiotions anh Confraternities.
C!)e J3unus Uef.
An Agnu9 Dei (so called from the image of the Lamb of
God impressed on the face of it) is made of virgin wa^ a
r.3t ''^P'' consecrates the Af^nus Dei tlie first year of hia
C re bw ^/If ""m'^^'"-^ r^^"*^ y^''^^' on'sutJrdav
voul pn^erl ^' """"^ '"^'"^" ceremonies and de-
The use o'f the Agnus Dei is very ancient. Pope Leo
III. made a present of one to the Emperor Cliarlema^^^^^^
who received it as a treasure ser.t from'^heaven, and "ever
enced it with a singular piety and devotion. '
A Prayer to be daily said by those vJw carry about them an
Apt us Dei,
O my Lord Jems Christ, the true Lamb who tuketb
away the sms of the world; by thy .^lercy, which U
infinite, pardon my miquities, and, by thy sacred Pa^
8ion, preserve me this day from all sin and evil I
carry about me this holy Agnus in thine honor, "as a
preservative against mine own weakness, and as an in-
centive to the practice of that meekness, humility, and
nocenee which thou hast taught us. I offer myself
up to thee as an entire oblation, and in memory of that
sacrifice of love which thou didst offer for vie on he
cross,^and in satisfactK)n for my sins. Accept this obla!
,.]lia /«"lf "^'^" !u^^' Y "^y ^^'^ ' ""^ ™^y it be accept,
able to thee m the odor of sweetness. Amen.
616 THE DEVOTION OJ THE " QUAE ANT* ORE.*
(2ri]e Pcuotion of tl)c ** ^naranf ©re/' or
JortB flours' IJraBer.
Tins devotion contimies for forty liours, li» memory of the
iorty lioiirs during which the body (»f our Lord reniaiiicd in
the s(ij)iili;hrij. It was begun nt Mihui in \bM, and was in
troduced into Rome by St. Philip Neri in 15 18, and sane
tioned by I*oj)e Clement ^'II1., who issued a solemn ihill
respecting it, November 'Joth, lo'.>2.
Tills devotion owes its origin to Father Joseph, a Capu
chin fiiar at Mihm. In the year lolii, the city of Milan was
siutfering all the miseries attendant on war, and was re-
duced almoi^'t to despair, when Fatlier Josej)h eddied upon
tlie citizens to raise their eyes from the miseries around
them, and look up to heaven for succor, assuring them, on
the part of G«>d, that if they would give tlien)selves to fer-
vent prayer for forty hours, tlieir city and tliwir c<»uMtry
would he liberated from the devastauons of their enemies.
The citizens obeyed the call, 'i'he Forty Hours' I'rayer
connnenced in the cathedral, and was taken up by the
otlier churclies of the city in rotation. The people mean-
while attmiled with fervor at the ai)pointed pravers, and
approached with great devotion the sacraments of jn'iiance
and iioly connnunion. Heaven di I not dcdav to fulrii the
assurance given by the pious servant of God ; for in a sliort
time the Emperor Charles V., and Francis king of {''r.-tnce,
were seen at the gate of Milan arranging the articles of
peace.
To promote this devotion. Pope Clement XIII. granted a
plenary indulgence to all such as, confessing their sins and
receiving the holy communion, should visit any church or
cliapel where this devotion was being performed.
Tti gain this indulgence, it is required (1) to visit the
Blesseil Sacrament once each tlay duiing the three daya
of exposition; and (2) 1o receive the holy cunimunicn on
oue of the three days ; but not necessarily in the t.amo
A VISIT TO THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. 617
church cf cliapel in which the Blessed Sacrament is ex-
posed.
Pope Paul V. also granted an indulgence of ten years
and ten quadragena: for every visit made to the Blessed
bacrjiment tlms exposed.
Tliese indulgences are applicable to the souls in purga-
the forms of prayers used in this devotion are, the Lit-
any oi tlie Samts, Collects, «fec., as given p. 662 ; to which
may be added the Litany of the Blessed Virgin, the Mis-
erere psuhii, and the Te iJeam.
^ bieit tl)« iHost ^olj) Sacrament.
An Act of Adoration to the Most Holy Trinity.
^ I MOST humbly adore thee, O uncreated Father, and
twee, O oiily-begotten Son, and thee, O Holy Ghost the
1 aradete, one almighty, everhisting, and unchangeable
jod, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visi-
ble and invisible. I acknowledge in. thee a true and in-
eflable Trinity of persons, a true and indivisible Unitv
ot substance. I glorify thee, O ever-serene effulgent
Innity, one only Deity, my most compassionate Lord,
my sweetest hope, my dearest liglit, my most desired
repose, my joy, my life, and all my good. To thy most
merciful goodness I commend my soui and body ; to thy
most sacred Majesty I wholly devote myself, and to thy
divine will resign and yield myself eternally. All honor
and glory be to thee forever and ever. Amen
O heavenly Father, O most forgiving Father, O Lord
ixod, liave mercy upon me a wretched sinner, have
mercy upon all men. In fullest reparation, expiation,
and satks. -ction for all my iniquities and negligences,
and lor the sms of the whole world ' '^ " -
liU
supply the deficiency of my good wcrks and
pCiiccLiy 10
merits, I
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A VISIT TO THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT.
ofl'cr to theo thy bi*lovod Son, Christ Jesns, 'm union
with thiit Hov«'ri*i<ifn charity with wUieh thou didst Hoiid
him to UH, and (hvtst give him to uh as our Saviour. I
olfi'r his transcendent virtues, nnd all that ho did and
Hullered for ua I ofVer his labors, sorrows, torments,
and most precious hlood. I otl'er the merits of I he most
blessed Virgin IMary, and of all thy S:dnts. Assiyt me,
I besoech thee, O most mereifur F.itl er, thronnh the
same thy Son, by the power of thy Holy Spirit. '^ liav(.i
mercy on all unhiippy sinners, and" gnieiously call them
back to the way of sa!v;ition. (jrant to all" living par-
don and grace, and to the faithful departed eternariight
and rest. Amen.
C) Ibdy Spirit, sweetest Comforter, who proeeedest
from the Father and the Son in an ineffable manner,
come, I beseech thee, and sink into my he;irt. Purity
and cleanse me from all sin, tmd sanctify my houL
Wash away its defilements, moisten its dryness, heal its
wounds, subdue its stubbornness, melt its ccddness, and
correct its wanderings. Make me truly humble and re-
signed, that I may be pleasing to tliee, and thou mayest
abide with me forever. O most blessed light, O nmst
ami-jble light, eidighten me! O ravishing joy of Para-
dise, O fount of purest delights, O my Cod, give thyself
to me, and kindle vehemently in my inmost soul the tire
of thy love. O my Lord, instruct, direct, and defend me
in all things. Give me strength against all immoderate
fears and a pusillanimous spirit; bestow upon me a right
faith, a firm hope, and a sincere Jind j)erfect eh'irity; and
grant that I may ever do thy most gracious will. Amen.
Four Aspirations of Love to Jems to obtain an ardent Love
of God.
O Jesus, raoat sweet, most secret, and most intim/ife
Spouse 01 holy souls, inHame vehemently, I beseech
A VISIT TO THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT. 619
Uiee, my heurt with the love of thee, that I mnv ikAMit
111 thee from my inmost houI. Visit me in thV n.eicy,
and hll my heart with tliy gn.ee, for the verv dej,lha
of my being long lor thee, the fountain ot' sweet.,
ness.
O my Lord Jesus, O Fire that burnest sweetly, and
Bhinest seeretly, and consume.t gently, take full pos.
session o my whole heurt. G King of kings. King of
eterna glory, gnuit that I may hunger and thirst lor
.hee alone, sigh alter thee, and ardently desire to behold
tliy ravishing countenance.
O amiable Jesus, pierce my heart of hearts with the
sweetest dart ol love; penetrate my soul with burning
charity that it may languish altogeilier with desire and
love ol thee. Let it be wholly dissolved in love, wholly
melt away, and be absorbed in thee.
O Lord, disengage my soul from' all things here be-
low, that It may freely tend to thee alone, an'] thou alone
mayest inhabit it, its owner and j)ossessor J.et thy
most sweet fra^pnee descend upon me; let the inelD.ble
odor of thy divine charity come to me, to excite in me
incessantly all pure desires.
Grant, O my Lord, that, wholly filled with the sweet-
ness ol thy love, and wholly set on lire with the Ihime
of heavenly Ci.arity, I may delight in thtj'e will, my
whole heart, and from the deepest recesses of my inmost
soul. May I love thee, O sweet Lover; may I live thee,
p only salvation of my soul ; may I love thee, for thou
hast hrst loved me ! O Spouse most lovely, n.ost be-
ioved, grant that I may love thee more and more Let
the strong violence of thy love utterly dislodge from my
icart the wei-ht r,f ...11 earthly desires, and make me run
without ceasing in the odor of thy ointments.
O my own. most compassionate Lord, write on the
tablet ol my heart the sweet memory of thee, which no
torgetlulness may ever erase, that I may ever bum with
the desire of thee, that I m.-iy be wholly set on fire with
the flame of thy love, and drowned in the deluge oi liiy
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A VISIT TO THE MOST HOLT SACRAMENT.
IL
O my God, ocean of holy love and sweetnea.^, come
and g ve thyself unto my soul. Grant that with a per-
fect heart, full desire, and burning affection, 1 may un-
ceasingly aspire after thee, and lovingly respire in thee.
May I prefer thee to every creature, for thee renounce
every transitory delight, O my true, my highest joy !
Feed me, Lord, thy poor, famished beggar, with con-
tinual draughts of thy divinity; refresh me with the
wished-for presence of thy gra^.e. This I seek, this I
long for, that a vehement love niay penetrate me through
and through, and fill me, and transmute me into it-
self.
Grant, O most benign Redeemer, that I may be wholly
inflamed with the love of thee, that I may loave oti
from myself, and delight only in thee, know only thee,
feel only thee. O overflowing abyss of divinity ! dravf
me to thee, and immerse me in thyself; so seize and
take to thyself all the affection of my heart, that it may
be wholly dead to all besides.
O God of all sweetness, I call thee into my soul ; I
cry to thee, I long for thee with a large affection, O sur-
passing delight of the most intimate union ! Come, my
Beloved, come, a thousand thousand times desired, that
I may inwardly possess thee, and clasp thee in the chaste
embraces of my soul.
O Light that ever shinest, and never fadest, enlighten
me ! O Fire that ever burnest, and never failest, en-
kindle me ! O Love that ever glowest, and never faint-
est, absorb, transmute me into thee !
O dear Light of mine eyes, Jesus, chase away all dark-
ness from the chambers of my heart, and illumine me
throughout with the splendor of thy grace ! Enter into
my soul, O perfect sweetness, that it may savor of sweet
tilings, and find its joy and rest in thee !
O my Beloved, sole object of my vows, giant that I
motr iin/1 +1-100 einrl finHilT'' rpfixr ratnin fhna nn/l hoifl
itiCty ^ItST-t I'ttVV, .vis'-t »»*i^iii*c^, " j •»'«■"■••• *... - -. *A.M^^^ — .
thee fast boui/d in the arms of my soul. J long for
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Jliee, I pant after thee, O blis8 eternal f Oh, that thoa
wou d.t g,ve thyself to n.e, unite me intimut dv to t "c
III
Wound, O Lord, tiie secret recesses oi my i„mi.sf
b ^^r with the arrow of thy love, and seiul th^e .^hl
t^la tau'oi; T ^'1? "ir^^ ^'' "'y ^okl and torpid l.e.rt^;
t at, all on fire with-the mextinnui,|,al,le flame of chrri-
y, and penetrated with the unspeakab;e sweet ne of
thy^fepmt, I may be wholly transferred from n.yself to
Receive me, O beauteous Spouse, Jesus, into the
closest embraces of thy love, that, tblded there n my
dull cold heart mav ,rlow ail throu^d; wiih warnith Ope f
Lord open when 1 Rnock, and admit my desolate oul
hZ Iveir'"' '' ''' ^""' '''''' "' '^^y --'y' -P--
May J draw from thee the living water, O Fount of
honeyed sweetness that by the very taste thereof^ m'v
never h.rst again for any thing but thee. Let the hS
nly dew of thy sweet-dropping charity cone own
upon me, that, inwardly imbued therewith, J may be
pi-eserved pure from earthly desii-es and unJhaste a^flec!
O clearest of all that is dear to me, grant that I may
be whoHy thine, and that thou mayest continue mine S
r. tn.,^.VT"; ''' ^^f^^" '"^ ^^ ^''>'«^^^' ^'»^t ^ <^^^" '»^ver
me Xmf f"'"/';f 5 so yield, 80 impart thyself to
nie, that, filled with the sweetness of thv peace 1 m-.^
find my chaste delight for evermore in thL ' ^^'
Bonl wiH^\f 't'- f]^ P^^^^^^l. O niy God, irradiate my
BO 1 with thy bright beams! Draw me closer to thee,
O thou glowing Sun, that, at thy powerful heat, the soi
my heart may bring forth the flowers and fruits of
uoiy lov e !
k-^u!]hPA''''y\? ^y joy, O my unmixed delight, Jesus,
a ndxe, J pray thee, such a flame of love in my inmost
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A VISIT TO THE MOST HOLY RACRAMENT.
heart, that henceforth T may choose nothing, desire no
thin<r, in the world but thee !
O my Lord, let heaven and earth, and all thing's con-
tained therein, without thee, be to me like a cold, win-
try waste. Do thou alone affect ine, do thou alone
delight me ; may the love of thee alone live and burn
within me, and continue ever living and ever burning.
IV.
Shine down upon me, O most bright ant* genial Light,
that the thick shades of my blindness may be changed
into the clearest noonday splendor. O good Jesus, adorn
my soul with that grace of charity which thou lovcst;
anoint it with that richness of love which thou delighlest
ill. Take from it whatever is less pleasing to thine eyes,
and render it in every thing acceptable to thee.
O sweetest Flame, devour and happily consume the
very ashes of my substance ! Transfer me to thyself,
that, joined to thee by the indissoluble tie of love, I may
live of thee, and flourish before thee as a lily.
O fairest, O most blooming Flower, Jesus ! O Life
that never fadest! O Life by which I live, without
which I die ! O Ijife by which I rejoice, without which
I mourn ! O Life most sweet and amiable, grant that
I may be joined tc thee, and, soothed to sleep in thy
embrace by sweetest charity, may find my holy rest in
thee, who art our perfect pence.
Grant, O my Lord, that, filled with the violence of a
burning love, and melted with the sweetness of a pene-
trating charity, my soul may be dissolved in thee. Pos-
sess it, O sovereign, O priceless Good, possess it, that it
may possess thee, and find its blessedness in thee.
O my Beloved, pierce, transfix my heart with the
sharpest dart of love, that my soul may be refreshed in
languishing for thee. Let all transitory things grow
worthless in my eyes ; do thou only please me, do thou
only make me glad with thy incomparable beauty.
Break down, O sweet Jesus, the hateful wali of niy
tepidity, and grant that, with a free and read>' heart, I
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523
may follow thee with inextinguishable fervor. Let blow
the south wind of ardent love, which may so vehemently
impel me to thee, that, apart from thee, there may be no
breath in me.
O Jesus, only comforter of my heart, let fall unceas-
ingly upon me, I beseech thee, the sweet dew of thy
grace. Draw me to thee by the potent virtue of thy
li've, and imprint upon mo the kiss of thy forgiveness,
that, sealed therewith, I may henceforth love nothing
besides thee ; for thou art my whole possession, and the
whole blessedness of my soul.
O sacred banquet, in which Christ is received; the
memory of his passion is renewed ; the mind is filled
with grace ; and a pledge of future glory is given to us.
Alleluia.
O Lord, how sweet is thy Spirit, who, to show thy
sweetness to thy children, by most sweet food from
heaven, dost fill the hungry with good things, sending
the fastidious rich away empty.
A certain man made a great supper, and sent his ser-
vant to say to them that were invited, that they should
come, for all things are ready.
Come, eat my bread, and drink the wine which I have
mingled.
T am the bread of life. Your fathers did eat manna
in the desert ; and they died. This is the bread thai
fame down from heaven, that if any one eat of it, he
may not die.
I am the living bread which came down from heaven
if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever.
J. uB merciful Lord hatli given food to them that f«*jr
him, in remembrance of his wonderful works
624
DEVOTIbN TO THE
He fed tliem witli the finest of the whent; and fille«i
tl em with the lioaey out of the rock. Alleluia.
The eyes of nil hope in thee, O Lord, find thou jrivest
them their nieut in due season. Thou openest thy
hand, und fillest ull things living with thy blessing.
Alleluia.
IDciiolion to tl)c Sacrcb § ant of M com.
The object of this devotion is the lieart of the God-jMau
Christ Jusus. Aa the iioart is tlio seat of all the affections
so the iicart of our Lord is especially proj)osed to our de
oti
boini' tl
at
tl
of tliat love wher
saiictuar^
with he loved us, and gave himself for us. While, then, we
address ourselves to that Sacred Heart, a« it is united to
the blessed Hvuuanity, and therefore to the divine Person
of the VV^ord, we, in an especial and peculiar manner, honor
the love which burned therein for man.
'I'he particular intentit)n of this devotion is, to make rep-
aration for the outrages connnitted against the heart of
Jesus during his mortal life ; outrages which continue to be
CJiniaitted against him in the adorable Eucharist, which is
the .Sacrament of liis love.
It was for this end that our Lord revealed to Venerable
Sister Mary Alacoque, that he Vv'islied the festival and de-
ntition of liis Sacred Heart to be instituted in the Churcli.
It is reliit**d in the life of this holy mm, tlmt, behig one day
in prayer beiure the blessed Sacrament, Jesus showed her
hii5 heart surrounded with thorns, surmtamted by a cross,
and j)laced upon a throne of fire ; and that he said to her :
" iiehold the lieart that has so loved men, and has spared
nothing to testify its love for them, even to the consuming
of itself for their sake ; but, in return, receives nothing from
What aiiiicts me most is, that hearts, which treat me thus
SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
625
Dave been consecrated to me." Our Saviour then bade her
U8fc her utmost endeavors to procure the celebration of a
particular festival in honor of his divine heart, on th« first
Friihiy after the octave of Corpus Christi ; and tliis, for these
principal intentions:—!, I'hat Christians might return hira
thanks for the ineffable gift bestowed upon them in the
blessed Eucharist. 2. That th(!y might repair, by tht-ir
homage and adoration, tlie irreverence and contempt with
which he has been treated by sinners in this moat holy Sac-
rament. 3. That thoy might give him the honor due unto
him, but withheld from him in so many churchcH, where he
is so little loved, revered, and adored. Ho promi.ted to
pour out abundantly the riches of his heart on all who
should practise this devotion, not only on the feast itself,
but on other days when they visited the blessed Sacrament.
Confraternities of the Sacred Heart of Jesus have been
«f8tublished in every piirt of the Church, and have been en-
rched hy the Holy See with numerous indul^'cnces. The
;>lenary hidulgences granted to the associates (with the
usual conditions*) are as follows: — 1. On the day of admis-
sion. 2. On the feast of the Sacred Heart. 3. The first
Friday or the first Sunday in each month. 4. On any ono
day in each month, at choice. 5 At the hour of death, on
condition of invoking (at least mentally) the holy name of
Jesus. 6. On Christmas-day, Maundy-Thursday, Easter-
day, and Ascension-day. 7. On the feasts of the C«)ncep-
tion, Nativity, Annuaciation, Purification, and Assump-
tion of the Blessed Virgin ; on the feast of All Sahits, All
Souls-day, and on the feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul, St.
Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist. 8. On the ^ix Fridays
or the six Sundays preceding the feast of the Sacred Heart,
accoiding as it is celebrated on the Friday or on the Sunday-
after the feast of Corpus Chri«ti. 9. On the feast of St.
Gregory the Great.
The partial indulgences are : — 1. Thirty ye-^rs and their
quadragmce, on the three days after Cnristmas-day ; on the
. * }• 'J " gain the i)lenary indulgences Nos. 6 and 7, as well as the partial
indulgences 1, 2, 3, 4. and 5, it is necessary to pay a visit to the cha|w) of
the Confraternity, or to perl'orni some other work of piety enjoined by s
confessor, not as a sacramental penan^-e, but as a condition of the indul-
..« ft rr\
i' "Ce i. i i> gain tiic
„ ijiciiary iriuuigcnce r<io. c, arid ilie (lurlial iniiul-
pnce No. 6, it is necessary to visit a church or chapel of ide Conti I ternitv
U» which b celebrated the Tean: »f the Sacred Heart.
62G
DEVOl :0N TO THE
foists of the Circumoi.-i(»r> and the Epiphfiny ; the Sunihiya of
HuptuaLTesirnu, Sexiiju.Hiiiui, ami Quiiujimj^nsima; (riMxIFri-
<hiy, and lh>\y Saturday ; every day during the octave of
EaMter ; on Low Sunday, the feast of St. Mark, ancJ the Ko-
gation-d yn; and on Wliit-SumUiy, and during iU octave.
2. Twtiuty y ar« and tlieir quadragemn, on I*alni-Sun(hiy
3 Fifteen years and tludr iiuadniaerur, on Aah-Wefhu'sday
,ho 4th Sujiday of Lent, the 3d Sunday of Advent; on
tlu) Kve, and at tlie Midni<^ht and Aurora Masses of Clirist-
rnas. 4. Ten years and their quadrnyt-iuv, on the Ist, 2d,
an i 4th Sundays of Advent ; every day in Lent (except
tliosti inontioned above), the Vigil of Pentecost, and the
thr(!0 diVK of the Findjer-weeks. 6. Seven years and thtiir
qaadrdgenre, on the Visitation and f*re.sentation of ti
iJlessed Virgin, and on the feasts of tlie Aposth's mentioned
al)ove. 6. The same on every day of the noveiia prececHng
the f(!ast of tiio Sacreil Heart. 7. Seven years and their
qnadraf/emv, on the f<air Sundays inune(Hately prcoediiirj
that fea-tt. S. Tl»e same, at every visit to a picture of tlie
Sacred Heart of Jesus, in any church rir chapel wh(;re it is
exposed to public veneration ; the conditions being contri-
tion and prayers for the Pope's intentions. 9, Sixty days
for (ivery work of piety performed by the members.
The>e indulgences are applicable to the souls in purga-
All that is required of the associates, in order to obtahi
tlie privileges attached to the confra(ternity (after adinissiou
by a duly authorized priest), is to say every day a Pater,
ftu Ave, and a Credo, with the following aspiration :
O most sweet Heart of fesus, make me to love thee
more and more !
An Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus ; for the
use of the Associates in particular.
O amiable Jesus, only Son of the living God, who, by
an incomprehensible effect of thy love, wast pleased to
be made man, to be born in a st;ible, to live amidst
labors, to die upon a cross, and to leave us, as a per-
peturd pledge of thy tcndcrneHs, thy own body and biooU
for the nourishment of our souls, in the ineffable Sacra-
SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
627
merit of tlio Euelmiist: thou beholdcHt at ihv feet a
ennii.Kil covered vvi.h confunion, who comen, in t'ho .spirit
Of union with .11 the .issoeinteH in the adoption of thy
(livine Heart, huu.hly lo confess lii^ in^rratitude, his inf.
ciu:tieH mu those of «)| other men, tlutt he iimv n.Ie
rep r.itior. tor them hm fir hh in him lies.
Alas, O most mniahle JrsuH, we have sinned nrrninst
Heaven and beto.e thee. IMie injuricH, the ouUM.rea
which thy «acred Heart has received from the in-rn.ti.
tilde and the muliee of men, fur sorpass in numht^r the
stars ot heaven the drops of w.-.ier il .- grains of the sand
ol the sea. What hath it no .ulfert op our part m
lie course of thy sacred life, in hv hi (er Passion, .nd
fVoni tlie momeuL that thou lul^^ dwrU amonrrst us in
the .Saeranjent of thy love! Oh, ,vilh how much bi.tcr.
ness, opprobrium and grief have we deiucred thy divine
Heart: Pardon! mercy! O adorable H.J!.rt of Jcsus •
mercy forme! mercy for all men, and for thi.s eounlry
in particular! ^
I derest, with all the sincerity of my sotd, and witli
he m<.st profo-ind and hitler crrief, every thiiur which
hath ever otfendcd thee in myself or in others; I detest
It tor the love thou deservest, and which is supremely
due ualo thee. I come to make thee an honorable
reparation, with the deepest humiliation and the most
absolute annihilation of myself Oh, that I could efface
wi h my teJirs, und wash away wi;h all my blood, the
injuries which we have done unto thee. Oh, that I
could repay thee, by my repentance, by my works, and
bv my love, all the glory, honor, and aatisfiction of
which thou hast been robbed by the injuries and out-
rages tnat have been committed ag;;inst thee ! Accept
at least the earnest desire wi;h which thou inspirest me.
Vouchsafe, O Heart infiniielv rich in mercy, to li.dit
again i!i my heart and that of all men, the sacred Fire
vvincJi thou earnest to kindle upon the earth. Let it
it!/ ^'-If^'.'^M^ ^"'^^"'6 them, let it make of ihem one
"'"""* ""K *'^y ii«'irt. Pour down, i beseech thee, tl)y
precious and abundant benedictions on thy holy
most
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DEVOTION I'O THE
Clmrclj, and those who govern it : on this dioceae, on
this town, and on ull tliose who are united with us by
the bondb of this association. O Heart of Jesus, live,
reign in all hearts, for time and for eternity. Amen.
A short Act of Consecration.
I engage myself witli all my heart, for all my life, to
the contoderation of love and of reparation, formed hi
honor of the Sacred Heart of Jenus. I renew the sacred
alliance which I contracted with him in holy biipliHui,
and renouncing S.itan anew, his pomps, and all his works,
1 devote to the adorable Heart of my divine Master, and
of his most holy Mother, all that I am and all that 1 have,
for time and for eternity. Amen.
Mediiation on the Love of our Lord Jesus.
Oh. that wo understood the love of our Lord Jesus
towards us ! So tenderly has he loved us, tiiat if all the
men, all the angels, and all the saints, were to unite with
all their strength, they could not attain to the thousandth
part of the love our Lord Jesus bears towards us. He
loves us infinitely more than we love ourselves ; he loves
us to excess. For what greater love, than that God
should die for us, his own creatures ! He has loved us
to the end. (St. John xiii. 1.) There has not been a
moment from eternity in which God has not loved us,
and thought of us, one by one. « I have loved thee
with an everlasting love." He afterwards became man
for the love of us ; and for our sake chose a life of suf-
fering, and the cruel death of the cross. Hence, after
sacritlcing all to show his lo>e for us, he has loved us
more than his own honor, repose, and life. Oh, excess
of love, at which even the angels are astonished ! Yet
this is not enough ; for through his exceeding love, he
is further pleased to stay with us in the blessed Sru5ra-
ment of the altar ; there he abides, motionless, and, as
it were, senseles : he appears to do nothing but to love
itiah T .nvp inil'ippa 'i /li»c.i~-» ^f +1.-. ,»,%„_4- — a . -*
— ,. , ^...yxr, 1.1U.H.L0 Li \^c.-im; xji itiv; consuiiii; presence UI
tlie object beloved. IT: nee our Lord Jesus is pleased
SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
629
to remain constantly with us in the blesocd Sacrament.
It seemed to him too little to stay with men three-and-
thirty years on earth ; hence he is pleased to tarry with
them, m the blessed Sacrament, from age to age. It is
true tliat while on earth he completed the work of re-
demptioji : why, then, should he continue to remain with
us? Surely it is to prove his exceeding love for us;
he cannot endure to separate himself from us. /or his
♦' delights are with the sons of men." (Prov. viii.) This
love leads him to make lumself the food of our souls,
m order to unite himself with us, and make our hearts
and his heart one and the same. " He that eateth my
flesh and (Irinketli my blood abideth in mc,anu I in him."
(John vi.) Oh, excess of divine love ! A servant of
God used to say : " My amazement about the mystery
of the blessed Eucharist is not how bread becomes flesh,
or how our Lord Jesus is in many places at once, and
conhned within so small a compass ; for all things are
possible with God. But this is my wonder, how Jesus
loved man so, as to become his food; when I think
her'jof, I own I am confounded, and have but to say that
it is a truth of faith passing my comprehension. love
of Jesus, make men know you, make them love you !'
An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
To thee,0 Sacred Heart of Jesus, do I devote and offer
up my life, my thoughts, words, actions, and sufferings.
May my whole being be no longer employed but in lov-
ing, serving, and glorifying thee. O Sacred Heart, bo
thou henceforth the sole object of my love, the protector
of my life, the pledge of my salvation, and my refuge at
the hour of my death. Justify me, O blessed and ado-
rable Heart, at the bar of divine justice, and screen me
trom the anger which my sins deserve. Imprint thyself
like a divine seal on my heart, that I may never be sep-
arated from thee. May my name also be ever engraven
upon thee, and may I ever be conse/»-rated to thy glory,
ever burning vvith the names of thy love, and eniireiy
penetrated with it for all eternity. This is all my desii-e,
n 2 45
630
DEVOTION TO THE
(.. live in tl.oo One thing have F sought of tho Lord
Inn IV" '^^^^''^'J''''M /"••'y «^^vell in^he Heart oC
L-oi'ii all the (lays ot my life. Amen.
A Prni/cr to the Eternal Father.
O ofcrnal Fallicr, k't nu; oil
or
K.ic red Heart of Ihy well-heloved «
hini-.elf up a sacrifuu' to thy jusliee.
up unto thy mercy tlie
on, even aw he olVered
ih
Aeeept, on my hehalf, all the thou'rjit
fliieeiions, motions, and all the act
JltMrt ; thev are mine, b
H, seniunent.s,
ions of tliiM Saitred
th
U
hin(
Heart
Jdl the benefits conferred
Lord
ecanse it was ::nmola.ted for me
o
|)lacc in
lis kSacred
smvin'r for
("V nre rnine, beca.ise for the fulure I an) resolved t
mlnnt nothujg into my heart but what hath nl
eceive, then, () (^rod, ihe merits of tl
in saiistaction for my sins, and in thanio
, as so many motives for Ln-ant.
tiive me, O Lord, for their sake, ull tl
upon me. Receive them, O
but
them
ing my pcjitions.
"le graces J need,
especi.tlly the gift, of final p
- 'f so miny acts of love, adorationVand
which I now oiler to thy di ..
Heart, this Heart alone, can love, I
crseverance. Receive
praise
us thou deservest. Amc
II.
vine m.-ijesty. This Sacred
lonor, and glorify thee
The faithful are invited to make, at fixtnl times in tho
day, acc-ordniir to their opportunities, one or more of he
following aspirations of love to the Sacred Heart of Jesus'
O S:,cred Heart of Jesus, I love thee, and desire to
love thee more and more!
h. l!f """■•;; 1 *^?"'' ^'"i'T" '^'^^^ '«^'« «f "«' inflame GUI
hearts with the love of thee !
O Sacred Heart of .Tesus, m:iyest thou be known, loved,
and adored throughout all the world!
O Heart of my dear Redeemer, may the lOve of tliv
friends supply all the inioHe^ a-d n,.H"e^" "'•••■'- f -
sustainesty " ' ' -^bf-^- w.u^w tnuu
BACKED HKAIIT OF JESUS.
531
An, A::t of C<mincrctiou to tlie Sacred Heart of JetvA.
O dearest and nioHt loving Lord, who dost invite rao
to givo tliee n>y heart, and eonunandest me to love theo
wiih my whole heart, I most earnestly diisire to perform
thy will. l*\)r whom have I in heaven but thee? There
is none upon oarlh that I desire in comjKiriHon of thee.
For thee my heart and my flesh have fainted away.
Thou art the (Jod of my heart, and my portion forever.
'J'hou art the souree (tf all perfeetion, whom the anjjfels
delifjfht to behold. Tlion hast thoujLfht of me from, all
eterinty, and hast bestowed on me in time this exeellent
bcinf,^ " .1 Utile lower than the anj^ds." Thou dost sus-
tain me every moment, lest I should fdl baek into my
ori^niial nolliin<i,rieHH. When I was lost in my sin, thou,
the co-e(inal Son of tho eternal Father, didst y(\\Kt thyself
for me, takinu!' upon thee my feeble nature, that thou
mit^'lilest sulfcr in my stead. Oh, what ijitter suH'i>riiijfH
didst thou underi^o for me in the (garden am the
eroMs! \lhTe. jxiiisn a while to meditate briejlij on some
jtriiicifxil sujf'r.rin^.s of our Lord^ especially svch as may in
any loay resemble your own ; for instance, loss, or ivgrati-
t.iidc (f friends, calumnies, reproaches, d,esolali<m <f sfiirif,
<|'f'.] O my bountiful and most loving Lord, can it be
that sneh excess of love should not move me to such
})Oor return as I can make thee ! Yes, Lord, I will love
thee, because thou didst tirst love me. I will try to lovo
thee, as thou hast commanded, with all my heart, all my
mind, all my f-()ul,and all my strength. I protest before
thee, th.it henceforth neither tribulation, nor distress, nor
persecution, nor life, nor death, nor any created thing,
Bhall be able to sei)arate me from thee, my beginning
and my end. Quench, then, by thy Holy Spirit, all love
of the world and of myself which still reigns within me;
enable me to bear thy sweet yoke, that I may learn of
thee to be meek and humble of heart. Pierce my soul
with a deep sense of my own wretchedner.s, that so I
may learn to esteem others better than myself.
U meek and humble Heart of mv Jesus! O Heart of
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DEVOTION TO THE
Zn'cMTr.r \ '""^ ""f- ^ henceforth the moving
Amen ^'' "'^ P"^ '"^ ''»' ^^U «ternity
Prayer o/-S<. ff^rtruA to (A. i,W.d ^.art o/ Ji«„
. O Sacred Heart of Jesus ! living and life-irivino- fo>,„t
ain of eternal life, infinite treasure of the div3v
tZZv'""n' " '7' V, ^''°» "'' ^y refuge and m^y'
"1 my aesues and of my actions. Amen.
An Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
5ap^lTe^aCrr;>o&-i-Sst
to!- myself, who have so often offended iCT P ? '
., in cn^ oaciuu nre oi thy iova
SACKED HEART < F JKSU9.
^33
And for my pni t, I promise thee, O most sweet Jo8U8
to endeavor for the future, .s mucJi us in me lies, by
my devotion in <.iiu,-cii, by my diligence in visitin.. t u-e
n the feaerament of the altar, by my fervor in rec^^iv ng
hee in the ho y Communion, to make reparation for he
irreverences, he protanations, and the sacrileges wh ch
I deplore in the bitterness of my soul. Amen!
A Visit to the Sacred Heart of Jems.
O Heart of Jesus ' who remainest dav and nirrht
nnongst us, inviti,,^;* expecting, receiving, all tJ ose
.yno come to visit thee, I worship thee, and confess to
ee my misery and my nothingness. I thank thee for
all the mercies which thou hast bestowed upon me, es-
pecially for delivering me from the power of' the dc-il •
tor restoring to me the dignity of a child of God, which
(had lost by sin; for giving me blessed Mary for mv
advocate ; and inspiring me with the desi-e to come into
hy presence I thank thee with all my heart, that thou
vouchsafest to remain open for me; I desire to repah^
the injuries which I have had the misery to inflict upon
thee, by my coldness and indifference to thy service
Oh, that I could honor thee as thou deservest t^o be hot
ored in all places where now thou art the least honored
and the most neglected. Amen. '"""rcu
Mo'^hor of7- ^V^"''''"V^' ^^^"'^' "^'^^^ ^'^^y ^^^ dear
Mother of fair love, who so earnestly desirest that thv
divine Son should be loved by all, ilbtairlr meVby
thy most powerful intercession, that he may receive and
'.rmv wh'.l' u-'- ^^f •^^'•^•tion, which I this day make
31 my while sel in thy presence; to the end that my
name may be written indelibly in the number of those
happy souls, who, faithful and constant in his service
shall never be separated from the most sweet love of thy
dear and most amiable Son Jesus. Amen.
The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be found in.
its place, p. Vua.
4.5*
m I
6'dA CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.
Form of Admission into the Confraternity of the Sobered
Heart of Jesus.
I, ^ , for the greater honor of
Jesus Christ crucified, and of his divine Heart, bunung
with love in the blessed Eucliarist, and also to repair tii^
outrages he receives in this aui,n.ist Saerament, associate
myself of my own free will to ihe faiiliiui received into
thi-j pious Confraternity ; I desire to participate in the
iudulgences with which it is enr' ched, and in the good
wosky therein performed; both ^v the expiation oi my
ovv 11 sins, an<.- ' >: the assistance of the suffering souls in
purgatory.
() sweet Jesuf. I entbgo m thy Sacred Heart all the
members of this^ ^ ^sotiiation ; grant that, faithfnlly ob-
serving the prec'0^.t of thy law, and fulfilling the duties
proper to their condition, they may be more and more
inflamed with the fire of thy divine love. Amen.
Received at
on this
_ day of
Director
®I)e C0nfraUrmlj} of i\\t Blessed Sacra-
matt.
This Confraternity -was established at Rome about the
commencement of the 16th century ; ita object being to pay
especial honor to Jesus Christ in the sacrament of his love,
and to make reparation for the injuries con emitted against
him therein.
The asrociates engage — 1. To promote, by every mefitns,
the reverence due to the Ble^oed Sacrament. 2, Te assist
at processions in horn • ,f it, 3. To aiako offerip • -^t can-
dles, &.C., for Its altar. :. To say five "Our Fl^.;^-lJ, and
CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT. 635
fivo " Hail Marys" every week in honor of it. 5. To accom
pany tlie Blessed Sacrament to the sick, or to say instead
five " Our Fathers" and five " Hail Marys."
The indulgences attached to the Confraternity are 1. A
plenary indulgence, in the form of Jubilee (with the usual
conditions), on the day of admission ; also three times during
life. 2. A plenary indulgence tor assisting at the procession
in the octave of Corpus Cliristi, or, where unable to assist
in person, for uniting in spirit with the same object ; also at
the hour of death, on invoking, at least mentally, the holy
name of Jesus. 3. An indulgence of seven years and seven
quadragence (with the usual conditioiis) on the feast of
Corpus Christi, also on Maundy-Thursday, on condition of
confession, <fec., and assisting at the procession, 4. An in-
dulgence of 100 days for accompanying the viaticum to the
sick, or praying as above; for assisting at processions or
ofKces of the Confraternity ; for visiting the chapel of the
Confraternity on Fridays; for visiting the Blessed Sacra-
ment on Maundy-Thursday; for assisting at Mass in the
chapel of the Confraternity on days of its assembling, or at
processions ; for assisting at a funeral ; for praying as above
for the soul of a deceased brother ; for exercising hospitalify
to the poor ; reconciling persons at variance ; reclaiming a
sinner ; instructing the ignorant ; visiting the sick or impris-
oned ; giving alms, or doing any work of corporal or spirit-
ual mercy. /
All these indulgences are applicable- to the souls in pmr-
gatory.
Ejaculatory Prayer to the Blessed Sacrament.
Praised and glorified each moment be the most Holy
and Divine Sacrament !
The following indulgences are attached to the repetition
of this prayer:— 1. An indulgence of 100 days once a day.
2. The same three times a day on all Thursdays in the year,
on the feast of Corpus Christi, and on any day during the'
octave. 3. A plenary indulgence (with the usual condi-
tions) to those who shall have repeated it every day for a
month, on any day at choice. The partial indulgence oi
100 days is applicable to the souls in purgatory, on repeat-
ediction, or elevation of the blessed Sacrament
536
DEVOTIOK TO TIIK
I
Henotion to tl)c Sacrcb l5carlof iltarij.
I)evotton to the Heart of Miiry is but the consequence of
the devotion due to the Heart of Jesus. It is u conaequenco
of that boundless love of Jesus for his most holy Mother,
which leads him to share with her all his riches and honors
10 far as they can be communicated to a creature. Tho
Church never dissociates the Mother from her divine Son
in the festivals which she celebrates to his honor. If she
celebrates the mysteries of the Saviour, from his Incarna-
tion to his Ascension, she celebrates likewise all the myste-
ries of Mary, from lier Conception to her Assumption. Tho
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Mary is, therefore, but the
natural consequence of that of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Let us love and honor these two Hearts, so intimately
united ; let us go to the Father through the Heart of Jesus ;
let us go to the Saviour through the Heart of Mary. Let
us render to God tlie Father, through the Heart of Jesus,
what we owe to liis iuHnite justice and goodness ; and let us
render to God the Son, through the Heart of Mary, what
^#fe owe to his mercy, and all liis benefits to us. We sliall
obtain every thing from the Father and the Holy Ghost
through the Heart of Jesue, and we shall obtain every thing
from the Son through the Heart of Mary. It is customary
with many pious persons to'dedicate the first Saturday in
the month to the pal^ticular honor of the Immaculate Heart,
of Mary, as the first Friday is devoted to the Sacred Heai i,
of Jesus. To this end, they assist at Mass and make a spir-
itual communion, if they cannot conununicate sacramentally,
to thank God for all the graces he has bestowed upon Mary,
and for the tender affection with which he has filled her heart
towards us. In the evening they visit some church or altar
iedicated to ..he blessed Virgin; or, if that be impossible, they
pay a visit to her image in their own oratory, or elsewhere.
An Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Mary.
O Heart of Mary, I honor thee as the Heart most
pleasing' to our Lord, and most intimately united to him.
I love thee as the Heart of the best of mothers, and I
rejoice m thy glonous prerogatives. Prostrate before
SACRED HEAKT OF MARY.
637
Inf.!l?- ^r* i^ ?^'^' ^ "'•'^^^ ^^^^ this humble act of
repaniUon for all the outrages which thou hast receiv^
from me and from all mankind. I humbly confess thS
fhi K !^" guilty of the greatest ingratitude towards
tlL^^ "'uJ that through thee, the divine mercy
RnL f w'';. ^""^ 'T'^ ""^ "^^' I ^«"t"re even yet tl
hope that thou wilt not abandon me. In this sweet
ITnuZT'!^ f ? animated by a most earnest desire to
be more fu hful and more devoted to thee. I prav thco
do, to present it to thy dear Son Jesus, so that, through
thee, my most loving Saviour may pour down h s bene-
dictions more and more on me, and on all who m-e dear
unio me. Amen.
Another Act of Reparation.
nf M^^ ^"^ *^n ^««V ''f .^^^ ^^'^'^ O^immaculate Heart
of Mary, to recall, m the bitterness of my soul, the veare
of my childhood. Faithless to the promise; whlhl
have so often made to thee, I have filled thee with sad-
ness, I have forsaken thy service for pleasures whi-h
have never brought me a moment's happiness. Bu I
f n nn T' w^ u'^'^'^l J "^°^^ *« rcuew with thee that
union which I have broken with so much folly and in-
gratitude Reject me not, O Heart of the tenderest of
mothers, but be henceforth my protector and my model
to-thehour ofmy death. Amen.
An Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Mary.
O Heart of Mary, I offer, I consecrate to thee mv
heart; thou shalt ever be the object of my veneration
love, and confidence; I will pay thee mV devot o^^^J
everyday; I will celebrate th/fLts witrjoy; I wS!
fn^'fh i "^glect no means of obtaining thee the honor
^n th.'fh !! '^^"^^ r ^"^ ""^^ thee; I will bring
all the thoughts and affections of my heart into con
formitv witH thi""- Mnr" T wi!' --' •■ i
L X ;."•' ". — '"■"•-> "iia 1 will ixjuKe ii mv uutv to imi
tate % virtues, especially thy purity and thy hl'mtr
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DEVOTION TO THE
J
i
Vouchsafe, O Mary, to - " to mo tliy Heart, and to
receive me therein, in
ill thy deur and f.dih-
I'nl children. Ohtiiu tor uj. the jjnice f need to imitate
thee, as tliou huat imitated JesiiH Christ ; Huecor me in
all dangers, console me in all at!lictions, and teaeh me
how to make a holy use of all the goods and ills of life.
Amen.
Another Acl of Connacratioiu
O Heart of Mary, ever Virgin ; O Heart, the holiefit,
the purest the most perfect, that llie Almighty halh
formed in any creature; O Heart, full of all grace and
sweetr'esa, throne of love and mercy, image of the ado-
rable Heart of Jesus, that didsl love (jod more than all
the serapiiim, that (li(Ul procure more glt»ry to the most
holy Trinity than jdl the saints together, that didst en-
dure, for love of us, such hitter dolors at the foot of the
cross, and dost so justly merit the revereiiee, love, and
gratitude of all maidcind; I give thee thanks for all tin
benefits which thou hast obtained for me from the Divine
mercy , I unite myself to all the souis that lind their joy
and consolation in loving and honoring thee. O Hoart
moat amiable, the delight and admiration of the angels
and the saints, hencforth thou shalt be to me, next to
the Heart of Jesus, the object of my tenderest devotion,
my refuge in affliction, my consohi Ion in sorrow, my
place of retreat froii; the er.omies < my sal ation, and,
at the hour of my deatii, the surest anchor of my hope.
Amen.
V
Praytf of St. Gertrude to the Soared Heart of Mary.
O iramc^culate Heart of Mary, I h;.\c nothing in my-
self to offer thee that is worthy < " 'hee ; but what thanks
ought I not to pay thee, for all le vors which lou
hast obtaiiied for me from the ^'a\ -f Jesws ! V'hat
repnration ought I not to make tiiee for all my te|)' 'y
'jo thy service ! I desire to return thee love for lovi;;
*jie only good that I possess is the sacred Heart of Jcsu»,
SArriEl) IIKART OF MAHY.
630
which thon thyself huHt jrivcii ir.o: I (.flTcr thoo thU
tn-nsiiri, ()t* iiiliiiitc inire; I cnriiiot <l
doNt
«> itiiiro, and Ihoti
not dcM.'rvo h-ss nt my hnndn; hnl, rcccivlnir fn.m
nU^ this ^r,f, ,„„Ht pivdiHlM in thy M^r|,t, Im. ,,|,.„h,.(I, I I
Hoceli thfc, to jirc.pt my h.':irt, v\hii-h I h.Tu oil
tlu»e, und [ shall he j
oicvcr hh;HH(^(
)«-
er to
un( II,
IWaiier to the Sacrnl llmrt of th It/rn.ml Virohi M
'ry.
O Ilcnrt of IVI;ny, iMotlu^r of (.'od, and our MoH
alHo; <) Ifcirt, rnont vv(.rlhv of love, in whi h t|
Holy 'i'rinity Ih well ph isWl ; () II, ..ut vvnrtl
Kncd and iMMKtfcd hy an^rcJM -I
llir. sacred Heart of .iCsns, \vl
n^c thou rclh'ctcst; () Heart of M
itr
1(4 must
v to bo
men, most ninnlar to
iiiM- ele.ir and perfect ini-
lull of till! hovvi'ls of oinpassion towards us wivlcln-d
creatun s; warm, I heheech th.-e, the cold hearts of thy
cl.i!<ln'n, ai:d make lliem lieiieefortli lldi l< ,if noil
vc nothin<r, doire nolhinn-, |.„i „„ly i|„. |j,..,,., „|' j
!o
Christ. Infiin' int
e lis
o our hreasts Ilie t(,\v ofihy virliies,
iiKl kind] II. them the flame of thy mdailii..;' eliarity.
lUdi o\er ihe Cliurcli. and eonlinnillv defend it ; he
le sweet relti/re of ;,|| f,ii|,fnl V'hrisliaiis ;' \m
W
lion
ti
th
oi iiieir 'nipre'MiahIc tower, wherein tl
•y m.iV a
hid(
i^oiuiv a<r t 1, ,. asHaults <d* the enemy. Tlirou^ri,
lice. () Ileal of Mary, in.iy wc have acc<'ss to thy Hon,
tl
iroiiirh thee riia) wc ohtain all irym
'tern.. I «alv!ition. Assist
'cs ne<'esi-,ary to
us in all sti'i.ils and ncceshi-
i.'s, comfori ns when sorrowful, sf relief lu,i, „h ufu-n
I'mM'^'Ujc thou our refn^- in 'pcrKccnlion. our m ,r
iiiuaiiMcr: hut especi.dly at ihc hour of death, in our
hist mortal a<rony, when th< powers of hell a-sail
thai they may take awa\
and at that tremendou I
oiii
pcnds, the i, () most
lour, on which our eternily de-
eouipassloii
'le V
irjjin,
.iKe
th
K-rvaiifH fed the ^r«M,dne^s uf t..v m.tternal Hcrt; then
he mindful, wc In ccch thee, of that pow.r uhi<-;i the
haviour oj the orld, who w s born of Jh,-. Imth i,Mvcn
t"thee. Griiui us a most sai rctmai in ih< i-n fount-
i"M d' mercy, that one <! v may be, mad. worlhy to
powers OI iieii a-saiJ im j
ml.— in that terrible day.
540
ASSOCIATION OF THE
(2i:i)e Association of tl)e €)o[^ axib Immacttlatt
ijeart of Mav^,
The archconfraterniiy under this title was established at
Paris, in the Church of Notre Dame dcs Victoires, Decem-
ber 16th, 1836. It was approved by the Pope, April 24th,
1838, with the privilege of aggregating to itself other simi-
lar associations. The primary object of the Association is
tt> pray for the conversion of sinners and of persons in er-
tor ; and God has been pleased to answer its prayers in a
'<nost remarkable manner.
All that is absolutely necessary on the part of each asso-
ciate is, after registration of name, to recite every day the
" Hail Mary" for the intentions of the Association. The fol-
• This feast lias no fixed day. It is f^olemnized in some cliurche«i, with
the a|iprobution of tiie Ordinary, on the 8th of February; in others, on
ihe ist of Ju!ie : and in some ciiuruiies, on the Sunday wittiiu the ouUivo
•rthe Assumption.
glor'fy, with thee, in the heavens, the most sacred Heart
of thy dear Son, ibrever and over. Amen.
May the divine Heart of Jesus and the immaculate
Heart of Mary be alw ays, and in all places, acknowl-
edged, praised, blessed, loved, and faithfully honored
»nd glorified. Amen.
Pope Pius VII. granted to the faithful who 8l\ouId recite
with dcvotid the preceding prayer — 1'. An indulgence of
60 days, once a day. 2. A plenary indulgence on the feasts
of the Assumption, the Nativity, "and the Sacred Heart of
Mary,* to all who, having recitotl it for a year, shall per-
form the usual conditions of confession and comnmnion, and
visit a church, or at least an altar, dedicated to the Blessea
Virgin, to pray for the intentions of the Pope. 3. A pleu
ary indidgenco at the hour of death to all who shall navo
recited it frequently f'aring their life. These indulgences
are applicable to the souls in purgatory
SACKED HEART OF MAKF.
&41
hwin^r pious ojceicises, thoiigli Ixist duitoti to auHwer Oiv
ends ol Lho Aaeociutioii, arc not stiictly roquiiod :—
An Act of Oft/ at ion to be recited daily.
I olFcr up to God Jill the tliouo-hts, words, and nctioi.q
ot this i\;iy, .uid more particularly all uiy prayers and
devotions tlirou^rl, i|,e Holy and Itumaeulate Heart o.
the ever-hlessed Vir^rh, M^ry; and I pray for the e..n-
version of sinners, especially (hose wlio have been rec-
ommended to my prayers, and for the Hanetlficafion of
Jill in this community.
iM:iry, refujre of siimers, pray fftr uh.
Miiry, conceived without sin, pray for us, who seek
Ihy succor.
Hail, i\Jary.
It is recommended further— 1. To ccnimunicate once a
month. 'J. io recite the rosary once a week: both for tlui
mtent^ions ot the A.ssocial-ion. .'i. to wear, as a Uid-e, the
medal ot the Immaculate Conception. 4. To say often the
Meinurdre prayer.
'V\\(t j.lenary iiululgencris granted to the associates, with
the usual conditions, are— 1. On the day of admission. 2
At the hour <.f death. iJ. On the Sunday before Septua
gesmu, the principal feasfc of the AHsociation. 4. On the
K'ast ol our Lords Circumcision. 6. On the Feasts of the
' unhcation, Aniumciation, Assumption, Conception. I)(,lor.s
aid Nativity of our Jilc^sed Lady. C. On the Feast o<( the
U.nversi..n of St. I'aul. 7. On the Feast of St. iMnry Mai?-
ilaien. 8. On any two days of the mouth. 9. On the anui-
versary of their baptism.
Tluuv U also an indulgence of 5«J0 .lavs for all the mem-
bers an I other persons wlio a.«sist at the Masses celebrated
on Saturdays, in honor of the holy and immaculate Heart
ot Alary, m the church or chaf)el of the t!onfraternity, and
tlicre pray for the conversion of sinners.
The benefits of the AssociatJoti extend beyond tliis life •
tor a Mass ls cekibiated for the d. (uised members at Notre.
Uaine dcs V ictoires ui the first Saturday of every mouth.
Co Hsi deration s.
I. The Son of God died to
L_._
4
iuve sinners, and we cannot
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PRAYERS TO THE BLESSE') VIRGIN.
imitate his charity more agreeably to hi;n than by ever aim
ing at Ihe same object.
II. Prayer is the most powerful means of drawing tlowc
from God the grace necessary for it, and is, moreover, in
BAery body's power.
III. No intercession is so effectual as that of the blessed
Mother of God ; let us therefore seek it.
IV. But then wo must bhow true devotion towards her,
by imitating her virtues, particuhu-ly the purity of her heart.
V. The good example which we shall thus give will
greatly for\7ar(l the ends of the association,
VI. Let all the associates, therefore, encourage one an-
other in diligence, in virtue, in devout oxcacises, especially
hi frequenting the Sacraments, and ever discoui-age all sin
and irregularity, whether in word or work.
J)ra2ers to tlje Bksseb fairgin;
TO BE USED ON OCCASION OF PAYING A VISIT TO HER AL.
TAR OR IMAGE, OR AT OTHER TIMES.
Prayer for obtaining the Love of Mary.
O Mary, thou art the purest, the fairest, the holiest
of creatures. Oh, that all men would acknowledge and
love thee as thou deserves! ! But I rejoice in the thought
of the great number of the just whose hearts are inflamed
with the love of thee. O amiable Queen, I also, un-
worihyas I am, I also love thee, but 1 love thee too
lillle I desire to love tJiee more tenderly and more
generously, for to love thee is one of the marks of pre-
destination. I ask thee not for the good things of the
world, its riches, its honors, or its pleasures; I beseech
thee^to obtain for me the grace to love thy Son with all
the fervor of my heart, and to consecrate myself entirely
to his honor and thine. O Mary,0 m) Mother, cease
PRAYELf TO TIE BLESSED VIRGIN.
643
jver aim
HER AL>
Br, cease
not to pruy for me, until thou seest me secure of pos-
sessing my God, of lovinnr him and loving thee forever
ana ever. Amen.
Another Prayer.
Oh, that I had the heart of all the angels and all the
saints, to love M..ry as they love her! Oh, that I had
at my disposal the life of all mankind, that I might e(.n.
secrate it whole and entire to the glory and\he service
ot thiH most amiable Mother! Oh, that I could enfrnive
on all hearts and on all lips the lovely name of Mary,
that name so powerful, wiiidi constitutes the delight,
the security, tlie happiness, of all who utter it with a
sweet confidence and a holy joy !
O Mary, conceived witho'ut sin, pray for us, who have
recourse to thee.
Prayer to our Lady of Peace.
O holy Virgin, my august Queen, obtain for me from
thy divine Son the peace which he left as a heritage to
his disciples. The world knows it not, it resides only
in souls that are sanctified by grace. Obtain for me,
I beseech thee, gnice to maintain this peace with God,
by my fidelity in keeping his law ; with my superiors,
by my submission, obedience, and respect; with my
eqnals, by meekness, p.itience, and charity; with my-
self, by the practice of all virtues: so that it may be
poured forth also upon my relations, friends, and all
mankind. Obtain for me grtice to live on earth in the
peace of innocence, that at the last I may be found
worthy of that ineffable peace which the blessed enjoy
in heaven. Amen.
Prayer to our Lady of Consolation.
O Mary, most sweet, most amiable, and most glori-
ous, thy name cannot be uttered in the secret of the
heart without inflaming it with thy love ; and they who
Helves animated to love thee more and more, ai d put>
544
PRAYERS TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
I
ting all their confidence in thee. O Mary, O my Mother,
thou seest my trouble, look upt n me with an eye of
pity ; thou art the consolation of all who call upon thee
in affliction, be thou, then, mine. Hearken to tlie sighs,
graciously hear the prayc^ra of my poor heart ; forsake
me not, but support me in affliction, and strengthen me
in danger. Thou art the heavenly dew that sweetenost
our sorrows ; O xMother of consolation, I pniy thee, sweet-
en mine; give peace to my soul, grant me all that thou
knowest I desire of theo ; obtain for me, from thy divine
Son, the pardon of all my sins, the grace- to sin no more,
the blessedness to imitate thy virtues all the rest of my
life, and finally a holy and a happy death. At that tre-
mendous hour, be thou my protectress and my consola-
tion, I beseech thee ; O my tender Mother, come and
receive my soul, to present it at the tribunal of the sov-
ereign Judge, and to obtain for me a favorable sentence.
I deserve not this at thy hands; but I am thy child. I
love tbee, and I desire to make thee loved by all hearts.
Amen.
An Act of Reparation to the Holy Virain.
How great is my grief, O most Holy Virgin Mary,
\vhen I consider the injuries which thou receivest every
day on the part of men ! How can there be found
hearts so hard, and impious as to despise thee, who art
worthy of the respect and love of angels and men'
And among the very children of the Churcii, thine own
children, there are some, alas! who feel nothing but
coldness and inditferencre for thee ; who take no pains
to testify their gratitude and devotion towards thee;
who never honor thee, or invoke thy intercession, or
seek to gain thy protection. And how many times
hive .1 myself plunged into thy heart the two-edged
sword ! O Mother of mercy, I should never dare to
lift up ray eyes to thee, wert thou not the advocate of
sinners. Oppresses A'ith the burden of my infidelities,
I i',\ft~tn in .>uL' +*'-^!""!i't!!i!ic:e! if ♦^1.., f...^t Pi^~ .^^ I*" ..^A
- ••• "•--"•- ivi ^iV tiit'bb ill Liij iccl, lOl inV.-H-li iUlii
for a] I mankind. I acknowledge thy glory to be above
PRAYERS TO THE BLESSEl? VIRGIN. 545
that of all creatures : I honor, with the Church, thy
iinnmcuhite Conception and thy glorious Assumption;
1 believe thy power and all thy perfections to be pro-
portioned to thy dignity of Mother of God ; I acknowl-
edge thee with joy as my advocate, my refuge, and my
niother ; I will glory all my life in being of the number
of thy most devoted children, and it shall be my hap.
piness to win all iiearts to thy love. Vouchsafe, O spot-
les;; Virgin, to obtain for me grace to imitate thy virtues,
an' , dwell with thee hereafter in the abode of crlorv
Amen. ^ ^
An Act of Consecration to the Holy Virgin.
O holy Mary, Mother of God, who, from the first
moment of thy conception, wast free from the stain of
original sin, I choose thee this day for my queen, my
patroness, my advocate with God, and my glorious mo-
ther. I am most earnestly resolved, iVom^'this day, to
persevere in thy worship, and in promoting thy luuior,
during the whole course of my life ; I will never say jiiiy
tiling, nor do any thing, nor sutfer any v, ho belong to
me to offer, in their conversation or their actions, the
slightest injury to the reverence and homage which are
due to thee by a thousand titles. Vouchsafe, then, I
beseecii thee, O august Queen of heaven and earth, to
admit me to-day into thy service forever, and to grant
me thy holy protection every moment of my life. Above
all, O most sacred Mother of my Saviour, I beseech thee
not to abandon me at the hour of my death. Amen.
A Prayer for Perseverance in Devotion to the Blessed
Virgin.
O God, who hast placed us under the patronage of
the most holy Mother of thy Son Jesus, and dost excite
us to strive for the prize of cur high calling; come into
our hearts, and pour down upon us thy purifying grace,
whereby we may persevere in thy service, and in tno
service of the same most holy Virgin Mary; so that,
fortified by so powerful a protection, we may perform
1 2 46*
516
PRAYERS TO THE RLESSED VfRGIIf.
tlio.so good dcsiivft which thou hnst put into our lienrth,
uud hnviiifr elll'ctually aceoiriplishiMl all that wan wi be-
fore us to do, may attain those things which thou hast
been pleased to promise to thos(> that abide in theo.
Throni>-li the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reio-neth with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
Cio<l. forever and ever. Amen.
A Way of askijit; our Ladi/'s Blessing.
Come, O my soul, prostrate thyself .it the feet of
Mary, thy Motiier, and depart not till she halh blessed
thee. O blessed of God, and em-iehed wilh all blessings,
in thy mercy and kindness, bless my atiiieted soul, and
obtain for me, from thy l)eloved Son, abundant grace;
that I may so faithfully serve both hijn and thee in this
world, that I may be made partaker of eternal glory.
Amen.
Au Act of filial Reverence to Alary.
Pope Loo XIT. granted, in pernotuity, t«> all the faithful
wlio should recite the three l\)llowirig prayers, together
with three " llail Marys," to ask the BUfsscil Virgin's assist-
ance iu the practice of Christian virtues, and es])ccially tlie
holy virtue of purity : — 1. An indulgence of lOU days each
time they are saitl. 2. A plenary indulgence, once a month,
on reciting them every day, with the usual conditions.
Those indulgences are applicable to the souls in purgat*)ry
I.
I venerate thee with all my heart. O most holy Vir-
gin, as the Daughter o[' the' Father of lM?aven ; and 1
consecrate to thee my soul, with ail its p*- vvers. Il.iil,
Mary!
IT,
i venerate tliee with all my heart, O most holy Vir-
gin, as the Bf ^ther of the only Son of God ; and \ con-
secr.uc -: ^liee my body, witli ail it.-;! sonsos. lluil,
Mary !
CONFRATERNITY OF OUR I'LESSED LADY. 647
III.
1 vonorato thee with jill my heart, O most no.y VVr
gill, as the beloved Spouse of" the Ifoly (ihost; and 1
consecrate to tliee my he;irt, with ail its afl'ections: ol).
tain for me of the Holy 'I'rinity tlie graces necessary for
my salvation, llail, Mary !
QL\)c Qlonfralcrnitt} of out filesscb £abj} ol
ilXount (ilarmcl.
COMMONLY CALMil) TIIK HCAl'ULAR.
TnK Scapular, or little Inihit of the most holy Viririn, waa
^ivon by our blesHcd Lady hers<!lt'to St. Siriiou Stock, gen-
eral of the Carmelites, at Oambridf^u, ICth July, 1261, as a
plmlji^e of her love and patronaj^'e.
The principal iudul^ciic.cs attac^hcd to this Confraternity
are:~i. A plenary indulj^aMice (with the usual condit ions)
on the day of admission, the feast of our La<lv of Mount
Carmel, or any day within the octave, and at tlu; hour of
death, on invokin*^ the holy name of Jiisus. 2. An indul-
l^ence of five years and (ive <{it.(ulrii(j('ncn any day in each
month, with the usual conditions, ',\. An indulgence ol
three years ami three (/H(idr<i(/i!}i(r; on any feast of the
Blessed Vir;^in, with the usual conditions. 4. An indul-
gence of 300 days for abstaining from flesh-meat on Wed-
nesdays. 5. An imlulgcnce of -U) days, on(;(! a day, fcr «av-
uiji.; hc-ven "Our Fathers" and seven 'llail Marys," in lionor
of tlie seven joys of the Blessed Virgin; viz. those which
ehe had at the Annimciation of the Angel, the Visitation,
the Nativity, the Aiuration by the Magi, tla; Finding of
Jesus in the TcTiph;, tiie Resurrection, and the Assunij;t,io.i.
6. An indulgence < f l')0 days for reciting the oflfici! of the
Bles'sed Virgin ; al^-o, for assisting at a fun<:ral, and for at-
tending Mass, and other pi<.us offices, in the chapel of the
Scapuhiry ; for showing hospitality to tl c. poor, or perTorm-
ing any other work of charity. 7. Ar indulgence of five
>^-?^.:^"
548 ASSOCIATION OF THE PBOPAGATION OF THE FAITH.
years ami five quadragence for accompanying tlie lioly
\uiticum when carried to the sick, and praying for them.
All those indulgences are applicable to the souls in pur-
gatory. *
To gain these indulgences, it is necessary, 1. To be ad-
Jiitted into the Confraternity by a priest who has faculties
ftx.- so doing. 2. To wear the Scapular night and day.*
lliose who, Irom any cause, have neglected to wear it, may
remnie it themselves, and enjoy anew all the privileges of
the Ccjnlraternity.
No particular devotions are prescribed ; but it m custom-
ary to recite the Litany of the Blessetl Virgin, or to say
seven " Our Fathers," " Hail Marys," and " Glorias."
lope John XXII., in his Bulla Sab/mfina, declares thut
the Blessed Virgin appeared to him while he was a Car-
dinal, and promised that, on the Saturdav after the death
ot any oi her religious of the order of Mount Oarmel and
01 any of the members of her Confraternity of the Scapu-
lar she would procure their deliverance from purgatory
lo gam the mdulgenees granted by this bull, it is n.>ces
Bary tor the members of the C(jn fraternity, 1. To observe
chastity accwdmg to their state. 2. To 'recite every day
«ie Little Oflice of the Blessed Virgin, <,r the Canonical
Office, It they are able. 3. If they are not able to recite
either ot these othces, to observe the lasts of the Churck
and to abstain from flesh-meat every Wednesday through-
out the year, except Christmas Day. These tAvo latter
conditions may be commuted by a confessor who has facul-
ties tor 80 doing.
tl)e ^Association of tlje JJropaaation of the
iTaitl).
The object of this Association is, to assist, by prayers and
alms, the missionaries of the Church in foreign nations
Ihe prayers of the Association are, one "Our Father"
and pne ' Hail Mary" each day. It will suffice to say, with
• rJieir names ought also to be inscribed in tlie Reguter of Members.
INSTITUTION OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD.
649
this intention, the Pater and Ave of the mornin'; or evening
prayers, and to add the foHowinfr hivocation: ^''St.Franclt
Xavier, pray for us." The alms is one penny a week.
TJie indu^ences attaclied to this Association are--l. A
plenary indulgence (witli tlie usual conditions)* on the.
leasts of the Finding of tlie Holy Cross and St. FianciH
Xavier (or any day within their octaves) ; and on';e a month
on any day at clioice. 2. An indulgence of 100 days each
time the prescribed j)rayers are said with a contrite heart,
or a di/uation made to tlie Associatit)n, or any other ])iou8
or charitable work performed.
\* T\\e Jlimafs of the Propagation of the Ihith aflTord most edifyiiiK
•nd a^'rueable spiritual roadirig.
[The Litany of St. Francia Xavier, rmth the Prayers annexeiL, may be
used for the intentions of this Association.}
^\)z IiTStit*::t\tn of tljc ijolj} (tI)iIbl)oob.
_ The object of this Institution is, to rescue from an un
tunely death the children of Chinese p.r-nts, a multitude uf
whom are, by an unnatural and superstitio'js custom, an-
nually ih)omed to destruction, eit'.ci by bei'ig drowned in
the sea and in rivers, or by being oxoi" od to be devoured
by dogs and swine; but above all, to o ;en iieaven bj Bap-
tism to the greatest possible number ()f these unfortunate
creatures, and so to prepare the way for the conversion of
the idolatrous nations, by giving to the children thus rescued
from death a Christian education, in order that they may
themselves become instruments of salvation, as teachers 'u\
bcIkwIs, catecliists, and also as priests and missionaries.
Extract from the Rule.
] I'he rnstitation is placed under the protection of the fnfant .Testis.
i. It IS under the special patronage of the Blessed Virgin : the holy
Anf,rc'l (Juardians, St. Joseph, .>^:. Francis Xavi.-r. and St. Vincent of
Faul, being its secondary patrons. 3. Every baptized child can be a
* A iiotlier condition is. to visit the church or orntory of the AmocU-
twu, it there he one; if not, the parochial church will sufics.
650
THE SCAPUI AR 01 THE PASSION.
mcmhdr of llie Association. 4. ChUdren are ndmisaiblo from tho most
tt'iKicr ii^fo to the time of their first communion. 5. Tho memliera of
the Aasociiuion can continue to belonK to it till the a^e of twenly-one
Up to that pericjcl, persons who have made thvir first communion can Hlili
be iw«n'Kat.(l to it ; but at the a^e of twentv-one, they can remain
members only on condition ol their being membcTs also of the Jl^io-
ttntion of the Propnsration of the Faith. G. The AsstKjiation is divided
into sections of twelve membei-s each, in honor of the twelve years of
our tJaviour's childhood. 7 The contribution from each member is
one penny a month. 8. Each member must say every day (or if loo
yoimi,', some (me must say in tlie childV name)— 1. The "Hail Mary"
(it will sulllce to say with this intenlicm the " Hail Mary" of the morn-
ing or evening prayer); 2. Tho following invocatiim: "Blessed Viruin
Mary, |iniy for us, and lor llie poor little children of infidels"
iVIasses are offered for the members and for benefactors, as w(>ll ng
for the children whose salvation is the object of the Institution All
the Masses and prayers of the Association liave a special intention in
favor of ChrlsMan motliers, that all their children may attain the «race
of holy na|)tism; also !o draw down the t^race of Cod upon the youn?
members of the Association, that they may dispose themselves in a
holy manner for the ij;reat day of their first communion, and that they
may persovt-re in their good resolutions.
tl)c Scapular of tl)e passion,
AND OF THE SACRED HEARTS OK JESUS AND MARY.
On the evening,' of t)»e octave of St. Vincent of Paul, July
26th. 184(;, our Lord appoarcl to a Sister of Charity, at
Paris, wliile she was prayinij; m chapel, before the Ijotn' of
Benediction. He held in his riL!:ht Imnd a scarlet scapular,
su.-pemled by two ribands of wool of the same color. On
one side, he was represented crncified ; the instruments of
the Passion lay at the foot of the cross ; round this repre-
sentation was written: Ilotif Pas,non of our Lord Jems
Chr'f.sf, save ns On the other side was traced the image
of liis Sacred Heart, and that of his blessed Mother ; a cross
was between the two, and around was this inscription:
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, protect ns I
He appeareii to her on several other occasions. On the
feast of the Exaltation of the holy Crf)Ms she heard these
W^)rd8: Wliocver shall wear this scapular shall receive every
s-fiiiay a large increase of faiih^ hope, and charity.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.
551
His Holiness Puis IX. h mts: 1. A plenary indul-onco
every Friday to all who, wearing the scapular, shall (in ad-
dition to the usual conditions) meditate devoutly for hoiho
space on the Passion of our Lord. 2. An in(fulir„nco of
three years and thrue f/nndraf/ena;, every <Iay, to all who
with a contrite heart, should meditate for half an hour on
the same mystery. S. An indul^'ence of 200 days to all
tlie fjiithful who should kiss the scapular in a spirit of coin-
pr.nction, and recite this pray('r : 7)c ergo, qn<rmi„ns, fmi
favinlis mlnjeni, r/nos prrf/oao snnguine rcdnnis/i (Ildn
thy servants, we bosecich thee, whom thou hast redeemed
■with tliy precious blood.)
The scapular must be blessed bv some priest haviuL' fac-
ulties for so doing.
-♦♦♦—
tl\)c gacrameut of Baptiam.
EXPLANATION OF THE CEREMONIES.
TuR ceremonies used by the Church in the ad ministration of Haplism
are very ancient. St. niisil mentions many of them, which, he Hays,
are of apostolical tradition; as the consecration of the water, and (»f tiie
oil used in the anointintrs, the renunciation of Satan and hi.s works, and
the profession of faith, i^t. Auirustine mentions Ihe sif,'n of the cross,
the imposition of hands, and the custom of giving salt to tlie catechu-
mens. St. Ambrose sjjeaks of tlie ceremony of touching the ears and
nostrils with spittle, with the words, He ojjened.
These ceremonies have u twofold signilication. They are outward
signs of that which the Holy S|)irit operates inwardly in the souls of
those that receive the Sacrament: and they also admonish them of that
which they ought to do, and represent to them the obligations they
contract.
Tha priest is vested in a white surplice, as denoting iimocence, and
two stoles, one violet, the other white. The violet color signifies the
unhappy state to which sin has reduceil mankind. After the exorcisms,
the priest put-s on the while stole, as the symbol of the umocenc« con-
ferred by the Sacrament.
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IHE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.
The priest i^oea outside the chinch to the person to be bap zed
teach uri that, buiuy still tho slave uf siu, ho is iiol worthy of being twl-
inittt'd into the house of the Lord.
Addresaiiii? hiiui-flC to the godlather and godmolher, he says: n/iai
name trioc you to thia child 1 A name is given, aays M. Charit Horro-
ineo, to Hhow thul the person is dedic:iled to the service oUertiirt Christ,
that beinij a siun ot authority over him. This name, the Council of
Trent tonchts, should be that of some smut, in ord'jr that by beiuing
the same name, the person may be excited to imitate his virtues ad
Bt'.nctity; and that, whiie endeivoriiii,' to imitate him, he may invoU<'
him, iukI pray Ic him, in the conlidenl ht)pe that ho will be iiis patron
und advocate, for the safely of his body and the salvation of his soul.
The wrcitched state to which sin has reduced the human race hi still
Ihrther inlimatcd by the priest's breathiii:,' three times on tin- ptrsou
to be bai)liz>'(l, which is done to drive away the devil, as by tlie Holy
Ghost, who is the ir^piril or breath of Cod. it also expresses the con-
tempt wliicli Christians have of him, and the e:ise with which he may
be put to lliwiil, like a slraw with a putf of wind.
Afier having put to lliglil the tyranV who holds in captivity every one
that comelh into the world, the |)ric.,t imprints on the person to be
bapl;/.ed the sea! .,;■ ^^ very ditlerenl master. !!•' signs him wiih the
sign of tlie cros: v\i )he lorehead and on the breast, that Christ, who
was crucified for ou*' >,;ns, may lake ])uKsi'ssion of him ; on the fon!lieud,
to signily thai u CLrli tian must nrver be ashamed to make ojien pro-
fession of llie lluth »tr his crucified da^ iour; and on the breast, lo sig-
nuy that the love oi Jesus Christ, and a readiness to obey all his divine
commaiKhueJits, and to shave in his sulferings, ought conslanliy lore-
side in his heart.
The priest, as Cod's representative, then lays his hand on the head
of the person to be baptized, to denote tliat he takes possession ol him
in the nam*; of the Ahuighty.
He then exorcist-s the salt, to purify it from the malignant intluences
of the evil spirit; and puts a grain of this salt, thus blessed, inli> tlie
mouth of the person to be baptized. Tiie salt is the symbol oi wii-dom,
aa when .- 1. l\iul says (Col. iv. U;- Let your upetck be aiwtiys in grace
seasuucd with siUt. {Salt is also a preservative against corruption. Thia
ceremony, then, signifies that the person baptized must make known to
the world the sweet savor of the law of Cod, by tlie good example of
a virtuous and lioly conversation; and show by all his works that it i»
the doctrine of Christ that preserves the soul Irom corrui>lion, and es-
tablishes a firm hope of the resurrtiolion of the body.
Having thus cuaimimicated to the person to be baptized the wisdoai
of Chri.st and the relish for divine things, the prie^^? pcrompioriiy cum-
maiids the wicked spirit to depart, and never attempt to deprive him
m m.
TTfE SACRA.t NT OF BAPTISM.
653
iiit'ij a.!,'ain
ill ilii> iiaiue
I ill tho (Jospol
r uiid diiiiib by
3f th''« precions crifl, in the sol. mn word? of ih« ancient exoiciBni ; llien
Di..k,n« the siini of the cro88, he says: .ind thi^ »i;rn of thr. I„.ly cros,
which too make upon bis fonkcatU do tiou, accursed devil, never dare to
violate.
After this, the priest lays tho en.l .f his stole, the symbol o' uia
authority, ii|on tlie person to be baptized, ami .Mlrcdur.'a him into lli«
chiircli. Ik•ill^' coinu tiierein, the priest, jointly with the perw>n to be
bi.ptiml, orj II It be un inCaiit, with tlie Kmllather and ^OiMnoiher, rty
CUt«uloiul t'\e Lord's Prayer and th(i AposiU-s' Cn
exorcises th..- unclean spirit, and coniinands him i
and by tin' p,,^. r of J he most blessed Trinity.
The next is n cereiiKJiiy deeply siyiiillcalive. Wi
(Mark vii. 3-J-5) that our Lord cur jd one that wa
touchii^ I.H ton-^ueand his ears with spittle, sayin-: K^,'hp/Jtha, "Bo
thou opn,..,i;' Man, in his natural state, is spiritually both dwif and
dumb. Tht;n e the Church, the Spouse of Jesus Christ and the
depository of ..ower, Ibllows his example; and the priest of tho
Church, takui ^J.lnie from his mouth, touches therewith the ears and
the nostrils ol the person to be baptiz. -epfatin^' the same miraculous
word : a- i r to signify the n. oessity of havui;,' tho sense. ■ soul open
to the truth and Kracv of (;o(!.
Then Ibllows the solemn renunciation of Satan, and of his works and
pomps. After which, the priest anoints the person to be baptized on
the breast and between the shoulders, makin- the sif,'n of the cross.
This outward unction represents the inward anointing of the soul by"
divine grace, which, like a sacred oil, penetrates our hearts, huals th-j
wounds of our souls, and fortifies them against our passions and coa-
cupisciMices. The anointing of the breast signifies the necessity of Ibr-
tifyiug the heart with heavenly courage, that we may act manfully, and
do onr duty in all things. The anointing betw. n the shoulders signi-
fles the necessity of the like grace, in .m er to 1 ,ir and support all the
adversities and crosses of this mortal lUe. The oil is a symbol also of
the sw-'tness of the yoke of Christ.
The moment having arrived at which .other human being is U) bo-
come the child of God and a member of the body of Christ, the priett,
to denote that sorrow is about to be changed into joy, changes his stole,
and instead (I the violet puts on a white one.
Then Ibllows the prolession of faith, after which the Sacrament of
regeneration is thus administered. While the godfather and godmother
both hold or touch their godchild, the priest pours the baptismal wat t
on his head three times, in the form of a cross, repeating the sacranienfj
words in such manner, that the three pourings of the water concur v.th
.he pronouncing of the three Names o\ the Divine Persons, 'the water
ia poured three times, while the words are pronounced but once, lo
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Raptisin. 'I he godparents hold or touch their go<lehild, to signify that
they answer for him, or that they engage to put him in mind of hia vow
and promise.
Then tlie priest anoints tlie person baptized on the top of the heud,
in form of a cross, with holy chrism, ^compounded of oil and buls«i^^.
This ceremony is of apostolical tradition, and signifies: Ist. That the
person l)a|)tized is solemnly consecrulc;J to the serviceof CJod, and made
a living temple of the Holy (Jhost. 2d. That by Baptism lie is made
partaker with Christ, the great jinointcd of tiod, and has a share «n his
unction and grace. 3(1. That he is anointed to be kiiiu, priesr, and
prophet; and therefore that, as king, he must have dominion over his
passions ; aa priest, he must ofler himself unceasingly to yod.as a living
sacrillce for jm odor of swe«tiiess ; aa prophet, he must declare by his
life the rewards of the world to come.
The anointing over, the priest puts upon the head of the baptized a
white linen cloth, commonly called the chriam, in place of the white
garment with which the new Christian used anciently to be clothed in
Baptism, to signify the purity and innocence which we receive in Bap-
tism, and which we must take care to preaerve till death.
Lastly, the priest puts a lighted candle into the hand of the person
baptized, or of the godfather ; which ceremony is derived from the
parable of the ten virgins (Matt, xxv.), who took their lamps and went
forth to meet the bridegroom ; and is intended to remind the person bap-
tized, that, being now a child of light, he must walk a« a child of light,
and keep the lamp of faith ever burning with the oil of charity and
good woiks, for the glory of God and" the edification of his neighbor;
BO that whenever the Lord shall come, he may be found prepared, and
may go in with him into the eternal life of his heavenly kingdom.
Srije ©rtier of ISaptfsm.
When every thing necenmry has been properly prepared for
*he administration of Baptimi, the Priest, vested in a sur-
plice and violet stole, or at least the latter, receives the
name of the person to be baptized, and interrogates h\m bif
name as follows : —
Saccrdos. N., quid petia ab Priest. N., -w'liat dost th<n.
ecclesui Dei ? ask of the chwrch *.f i\Q,\ »
Eesp. Fidtira. Godfather. Faith.
THE SACRAMENl OF BAPTISM.
656
Sacerdbs. Fides quid tibi Priest. What duth faith
Pf aestat ? obtain for thee ?
Resp. Vitam aeternam. Godfather. Life everlast-
ing.
Sacerdos. Si igitur vis ad 7'nV.s7. If then tliou wilt
vitani ingredi, serva mandata. enter into life, keep the com-
Diliges Donununi Deuni tuum mandments. TJiou sluilt love
ex toto corde tuo, ex tota ani- the Lord thv God with all
ma tua, et ex tota meute tua, tliy heart, with all tliy souL
et proximum tuum sicut te- and with all thy mind and
*P^"™- thy neighbor as thyself. '
Then lie breathes thrice gently upon the face of the person to
be baptized, and says once :
Exi ab eo, immunde spiri- Go out of hi7n, tliou un-
tus, et (la locum Spiritui clean spirit, and give place
Sancto, Parachto. unto the Holy Spirit, the
Paraclete.
After that, he makes the sign of the Cross, with his thumb,
upon the forehead and on the breast of the person to be
baptized, saying:
Accipe signum crucia tarn Receive the sign of the
in fronte ►!•, quam in corde •>, cross both upon thy forehead
sume hdeni ccfilestium pne- and als(j upon thv heart take
ceptorum, et talis esto mori- unto thee the faith of the
bus, ut templum Dei jam heavenly precepts, and in thy
esse possis. manners be such, that thou
mayest now be iiie temple of
God. ^
Oremus.
Preces nostras, qujRsumus,
Doirine, clementer exaudi ;
el hunc electum tuum, N.,
cruris Dominicte irapressione
signatum, perpetua virtute
custodi ; ut magnitudinis glo-
riae tuae rudimenta servans,
t)er custodiam mandatorum
tuorum, ad reminorationis
gloriam per venire mereatur.
Let us pray.
We beseech thee, Lord,
mercifully hear our prayers ;
an(l keep by thy perpetual
assistance this thine elect, N.,
signed with the mark of the
cross of the Lord, that, pre-
serving the rudiments of the
greatness of thy glory, he
may Hesftrve, by "the keeping
of thy commandments, to at-
556
THE SACRAMENT OF BArTISM.
Per Christum Doininum nos- tain unto the £,'lory of rogen-
truin. eration. Through Chiist oui
Lord.
R. Amen. R- Amen.
Then he lays his hand upon the head of the person to be
baptized, and sai/s :
Oremus. Let ua pray.
Omnipotens sempiteruc Ahnighty everlasting God,
Deua, Pater Domini nostri Father of our Lord Jesus
Jesu Christi, respicere dig- Christ, vouchsafe to look
nare super hunc famulum upon this thy servant, N.,
tuum, N., quern ad ruilimen- wliom tliou hast been pleased
ta tiJei voeare dignatus es : to call unto the ruiiunents oi
yninem cfficitatem cordis ab the faith ; drive out from
eo expelle ; disrumpe omnes him all blindness of heart
laqiieos Satanoe, quibus fu- break all the bonds of Satan
erat coUigatus: aperi ei, Do- wherewith he was tied ; open
mine, januam pietatis tuje, ut unto him, Lord, the gate ol
signo sapiential tutu imbutus, thy mercy, that, being im-
omnium cupiditatum foitori- bued with the seal of thy
bus careat, et ad suavem odo- wisdom, he ma^ be free from
rem prteceptorum tuorum the abominations of all
ketus tibi in ecclesia tua de- wicked desires ; and, by the
serviat, et proticiat de die in sweet odor of thy precepts,
diem. Per eumdem Chris- may joyfully serve thee in
turn Dominum nostrum. thy Church, and go forward
from day to day. Through
the same Christ our Lord.
11. Amen. R. Ameu.
Then the Priest blesses the salt, which, after it has hem
ou^e blessed, may serve for the same purpose on other
occasions.
21ie Benediction of the Salt.
Exorcizo te, creatura salis, I exorcise thee, creature of
m nomine Dei Patris ►J* om- salt, in the name of God the
nipotentis, et in charitate Do- Father *{< almiglity, and in
mini nostri Jesu ►!< Christi, et the charity of our Lord Jesus
in virtute Spiritus ►> Sancti. »i« Ciirist, and in tli** poAver
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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.
667
Exorcizo te per D(Him ►J^ vi- of tlie Holy ^}, Gliost. I ox-
vuin per Deum ►J, rcrum, orcisu thoe by tlie livina
per Deu.n ^J, 8aiu;tmn, per (J.id >},, by the true Ood A,
Demu ».I< qui te ad tutelam by the lioly God , by (iod
hur)iani generis procreavit, et ►> who hath created the.; lor
popuh) vementi ad rreduhta- the preservation of mankind,
tejn per servos suos conse- and hath appointed tliee to
cran priecepit, ut in nomine be consecrated by his ser-
eanctic I'rinitatis efficiaris sa- vants fc.r the pooplt coming
luture «icranientuni ad etfu- unto the faith, that, in the
gandum innuicuni. Proinde name of tiie holy Trinity
roganuid te, Domine Deus thou mayest be made a aalu-
noHter, ut banc creaturum sa- tary sacrament to drive away
lis sanctihcando ►J* sanctiti- the enemy. Wherefore, we
ces, et benedicendo i.^ bene- beseech thee, O Lord our
diesis, ut fiat omnibus accipi- God, that sanctifyiji.r A th.iu
entibus perfecta medicina, ma vest sanctify this creature
permanens m visceribus eo- of salt, and blessing A thou
rum, in nomme ejusdem Do- mayest bless it, that it may
mini nostri Jesu Christi, qui become unto all who receive
venturus est jU(Lcare vivos it a perfect medicuie, abiding
et mortuos, et sajculura per in their hearts, in the name
'^■"^°^- of the same our Lord Jesus
Christ, who shall come to
judge the living and the
dead, and the world by fire
R. Amen. r. Amen.
Then he puts a mall quantiti/ of the blessed salt into th€
mouth of the person to be baptized, saying :
N., receive the salt of wia-
N,, accipe salem sapientiae ;
propitiatio sit tibi in vitam
leternam.
R. Amen.
>Saee'/*. Pax tecum.
K. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Oreraus.
Deus patrum nostrorum,
Deus upJvers.^ Conditor veri- God, ine Author of all trutl
tatis, te supphces exoramus, we humbly beseech the<
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dom ; let it be to thee a
propitiation unto life ever
lasting.
K. Amen.
Priest. Peace De with thee.
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
God of our Fathers, O
558
THE SACP AMENT OF BAPTISM.
nt hunc famulum tuum, N.,
ro3pioere (li;,'neris propitiiis,
et lioc priruum piibuliiin salis
gustiuitum, mm diutius e.su-
rire permittas, quo minus
cibo expleatur CfHle.sti, qua-
temis sit semper npiritu fer-
vons, spe gaudens, tuo sem-
per uomini serviens. I^eriluc
eum, Dumine, qua3.-^umus, ad
nova} regeuerationia lava-
crum, et cum fidelibus tuis
proinissionum tuanim jeterna
praiiuia consequi mereatur.
Per Christum Dominum nos-
trum.
II. Amen.
Exorcizo tc, immunde spi-
ritus, in nomine Patris »J«, et
Filii »J,, et Spiritus »J« Sancti,
ut exeas et recedas ah hoc ta-
mulo Dei, N. Ipse enim tibi
imperat, maledicto, damnate,
qui pedibus super mare am-
buhivit, et Petro mergeuti
dexteram porrexit.
Ergo, maledicto diabole, re-
cognosce aententiam tuam, et
da honorem Deo vivo et vero,
da honorem Jesu Christo Filio
ejus, et Spiritui Saneto, et re-
cede ab hoc famuio Dei, N.,
quia istum sibi Deus, et Do-
niiuus noster Jesus Christus
ad suam sanctam gratiam,
et bcnudictionem, fontenique
buptismatis vocare dignatua
est.
graciously vouchsafe to look
Upon this thy w;rvant, W.,
and, tasting tliis first nutri-
ment of salt, suffer /rim no
h)iiger to hunger for want of
being filled with heaveidy
meat, so that he may be al-
ways fervent in spirit re
joicing in hope, alwj'vi. serv-
hjg rhy NaniH ^Ymg /thn,
Lord, We beseech thee, to the
hiver of the new regeneration,
that, with thy faithful, he may
deserve to attain unto the
everlasting rewards of thy
promises. Through Christ
our Lord.
R. Amen.
I exorcise thee, unclean spi-
rit, in the name of the Father
•Ji, and of the Son ♦J«, and of
tiie Holy ►J, Ghost, that thou
go out and depart from this
servant of God, N. For He
commands thee, accursetl one,
who walked on foot upon the
aea, and stretched out his
right hand to Peter when
sinking.
Therefore, accursed devil,
acknowledge thy sentence^
and give honor to the hving
and true God : give honor to
Jesus Christ his Son, and to
the Holy Ghost ; and depart
from this servant of God, N,
because God and our Lord
Jesus Christ hath vouchsafed
to call hun to his holy grace
and benediction, and to the
font of baptism.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.
569
Here he makes the aign of the
forehead of the person
Fit hoc sifjnum sunct<e cru-
cis »J« vjuod Mos fro.'iti ejus da-
n\r^ tu, maluilicte diabolo,
nunquiim audeiis violare. I'er
euindoiu Cluwtum Doiuinuni
nowtruin.
K. Amen.
Cross, xcith his thumb, on the
to be baptized, saying :
And tliis sign of the lioly
cro>is»J« wliich we make upon
his toiuhead, do tliou, accurs-
ed devil, never dare to vio-
Ijite. Through the
Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
same
Then he lays his hand upon the head of the person to t^
baptized and says :
OremuM.
^teniam ac justissimara
pietatem tuani deprecor, Do-
mine sancte, Pater omnipo-
tens, jeterne Deus, Auctor lu-
minis et veritatis, super hunc
famulum tuum N., ut digneris
iUum illuminare lumine intel-
hgentioj tuae : munda eum, et
sanctiHca: da ei scientiam
veram, ut dignus gratia bap-
ti.srni tui efiectus, teneat fir-
mam spem, consiHum rectum
et doctrinam sanctam. Per
Christum Dominiun nostrum.
R. Amen.
Lot us pray.
I suppHcate tl'iy eternal and
most just goodness, hf>ly
Lord, Fatlier Aim? ;htv eter-
nal God, Author oi ' . and
truth, in behalf of tnis thy
servant N",, that thou wouldst
vouchsafe to enlighten him
with the light of tliy wisdom :
cleanse him, and sanctify //m ;
give unto him true knowledge,
that, being made worthy of
the grace of thy baptism, he
may retain firm hope, right
counsel, and holy doctrine.
Through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
Af'.r this, the Priest lays the end of his stole upon the per-
son to be baptized, and admits him into the Church, saying:
N., .'ngredere in tcmplum N., enter into the temple of
Dei, ut habeas partem cum God, that thou may est have
Christo in vitara ajternam. part with Christ imto life
everlasting.
\L Amea B. Amen.
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IHfc bACKAMENT OF BAI'TISM.
When they have entered the Church, tlie Priest, as he pro-
ccedn to the Font, fiai/ti, along with the SpouKorn, in a loud
voice [in Latin or the vulgar tongue, according to circum-
stancen) :
Cictio in Deuin, Patrein I Ixjlieve in God the Futhor
oninipoteMceni, Crwatoroiu Alniij^hty, Creator of lu-uvcu
cujfi ot tcrnfc. Et in JuMun luid tiiutli. And iu Jusua
Ciiristuni, Filiani ejus unicuni Christ, his only Son, our Lord ;
Doniinuni nostrum : qui con- who wan coneuivcd by tiie
coptus est (li! Spiritu Sancto; Holy (Muwt ; bom of tlui Vir-
uatus ox Maria Virj^inu ; pas- {^in Mary ; sullerud under
sua sub i'ontio Pilato, cruoi- Pontius Pilato, wuh crucilied,
tixus, niortuus, et sepultus : dead, and buried : he descend-
descentlit ad inferos ; tertia ed into hull ; the third day lie
die resurrexit a niortuis ; as- rose again from the deail ; he
cendit ad ccelos, sedet ad ascended into heaven, and
dtjxteraui Dei Patris oinnipo- sitteth at the right hand oi
tends; inde venturus est God the Father Almighty;
juilicare vivos et mortuos. from tlience he shall come to
Credo in Spiritum Sanctum; judge the hvingand tiie dead,
sanctam Ecclesiam Catholi- 1 believe in the Holy Ghost ;
cam ; Sanctorum comnmnio-
nem ; remissionem peccato-
rum ; carnis resurrectionem;
vitam ajternam. Aiaeu.
the holy Catholic Church ; the
connnunion uf Saints ; the
forgiveness of sins ; the resur-
rection of the body ; and the
life everlasting. Amen.
Our Father, who art in
heaven ; hallowed be thy
name : thy kingdom come :
Pater noster, qui es ni cce-
hs ; sanctiiicetur nomen tuum:
adveniat regnum tuuiM : tiat
voluntas tua, sicut in eoelo, et thy will be done on earth as
in terra. Panem nostrum it is in heaven. Give us this
quotitlianum da nobis hodie : day our daily bread : and for-
et dimitte nobis debita nostra give us our trespasses as we
sicut et nos dimittimus debi- forgive them tliat trespass
toribus noslris. Et ne nos against us. And lead us not
inducas in tentationem ; seil into temptation ; but deliver
libera nos a malo. Amen. us from eviL Amen.
Arid then, before tie reaches the Baptistery, he says :
The Exorcism.
Exorcizo te, omnis spiritus I exorcise thee, every un-
inmmnde, in nomine 7Dei Pa- clean spirit, iu the name o/
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661
> circuin-
irw »J< oinnipotentis, ot in no-
mino .lusu {Jliri.sti, Kilii ejus,
►> Doiuini et Judicis no.Htri',
«t in virtute Spiritus »>J« Ssiuc-
ti, lit (lisccdas ah hoc plasrnuto
i^oi, N., cpiod Doniinus nostcr
ft<i tc!inj)luin sanctum suuni
v«K!an3 dijLfnatn.s est, ut fiat
tenipluni Dei vivi, et Spiritus
SanctUH liabitet in oo. I*er
nuMKJL'm Christuni Douiinum
nostrum, qui vunturus est ju-
dicare vivos ot mortiios, et
Bujculuiu ])er iguem.
R. Amen.
God the Ftttlier »J, almighty,
and in the name of Jesus
Cluist his Son ».J«,our Lord and
Judge, and in the power of
the Holy ►J, (JluKst, that thou
depart from this creutme of
Ood, N., wliich our Loni hath
voucli.safed to* call unto his
holy temple, that it may be
made the temj)ie of the living
God, and that the Holy (iliost
may dwell therein. J3y the
Biime Christ our Lord, who
sliall come to judge the living
and the dead, mid the world
by fire.
It. Amen.
Then the Prici^^ wetting his right thumb with spittle from
his month, and touchiitg therewith, in the form of a Cross
the rujht ear of the person to be baptized, aiul afterwards
the left, says : ^ J .
Ephphetha ►>, quod e8t .J,, Ephphetha ►>, that is to
Adupenre : say .J,, Be opened :
And, touching his nostrils, adds :
In odorem suavitatia. For a savor of swectiiess.
Lastly, in a lotcder voice, he adds these words :
T autem fuge, Satana »J«, But thou, Satan, fly A. be-
ecceappropinquatDeusmjig- hohl the God, great and
ana et potens, Deus a forti mighty, draweth near • the
priEdam auferens. God who taketh away the
prey from the strong one.
Then he interrogates the person to be baptized, by name,
saying :
N., abrenuntias Satanae ? N., dost thou renounce Sa-
tan ?
a Abrenuntio. R. I do renoiincc him
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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.
Sacerios. El omnibus ope-
ribus ejus ?
li. Abrenuntio.
Sacerdos. Et omnibus pom-
pis ejus?
R. Abrenuntio.
Priest. And all his works t
R. I do renounce them.
Priest. And all his pomps *
R. I io renounce tliem.
Thfn the Prient dips a small silver rod, or his thumb, in (lu
oil of the CaiechiinienH, and anoints the person to be bap-
tized on the breast, and between, the shoulders, in the form
of a Cross, saying :
Ego te linio ^J* oleo salutis,
in Cliristo Jesu ►J* Domino
nostro, ut habeas vitara eeter-
nam.
K. Amen.
I anoint thee »J« with the
oil of salvation, in Christ Je-
sus ►J* our Lord, that thou
niayest have life everlasting.
\i. Amen.
Hext, hi wipes his thumb and the parts anointed with a cloth,
and changes the stole from violet to white. Then he asks
the person to be baptized, by name :
N., credis in Deum Patrem
omnipotentem,Creatorem cce-
li et terraj '(
11. Credo.
Credis in Josum Christum
Filium ejus unlcum, Dominum
nostrum, natum et passum ?
R. Credo.
Crodis in Spiritum Sanc-
tum, sanctam Ecclesiam Ca-
tholicam, sanctorum commu-
nioneni, remissionem peccato-
runi, carnis resurrecrionem, et
yitam feternam ?
R. Credo.
N., dost thou believe in God
the Father Almighty, Creator
of heaven and earth i
R. I do beheve.
Dost thou believe in Jesus
Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was born ii^to this world,
and suffered for us if
R. I do beh<ive.
Dost thou believe in the
Holy Ghost, the lioly Catholic
Church, the communion of
Saints, the forgiveness of sin«!,
the resurrection of the tody,
and life everlasting?
I do believe.
Then, pronouncing the name of the person to be baptized, the
Priest says :
N., vis baptizari ?
a. Volu.
N., wilt thou be baptized f
R. I wiiL
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663
ITien the Godfather, or the Godmother, or both, hoUllnn or
touching the person to be baptized, the Priest taken the
baptismal water in a small vessel or pitcher, and pours it
therefrom thrice on liis head, in the form of a Cross; and
at t/ie same time, uttering the words once only, distinctively
and attentively, he says :
N., ego te baptizo in no- N., I baptize thee in tim
nriirie ^J, Patris, et Fiiii »J., et name of the Fatlier »J« [he
Spiritufe ►Ji Suncti. pours it for the first time],
Jtnil of the Son 9^ [he pours
it for the second tlmel, and of
the Holy ►J* Ghost [he pours
it for the third time\.
This (lone, the Priest dips a stile, or his thnmb, in the holy
chrism, and anoints the person baptized on the top ofhia
head, in the form of a Cross, saying:
Beu8 omnipotens, Pater God Ahnighty, tlie Fatlier
Domini nostri Jesu Christi, of our Lorti Jesus Christ,
qui te regeneravit ex aqua et wlio hatli regenerated thee by
Hniritu Saneto, quique dedit water and the Holy Ghost,
td>i remissionem omnium pec- and who hath given unto thee
catorum ipse te ►!* liniat chris- remission of all thy sins [here
mate ealutis in eodem Christo he anoints'], may he hlnisolf
Jesu Domino nostro, in vitam anoint thee with the chrism
""* of salvation, nJ* in the same
Christ Jesus our Lord, imto
life eternal.
R. Amen.
Priest. Peace be unto thee.
R. And with thy spirit.
Then he wipes his thumb and the part anointed, and putu
upon the head of the person baptized a white linen cloth,
in place of the white garment anciently used, saying :
N.,accipeve8temcandidam, N., receive this white gar-
quam immaculatam perferas ment, and see thou carry it
ante tribunal Domini nostri withoutstain before the judg-
Jesu Christi, ut habeas vitam ment-seat of our Lord Jesua
aeteruam. Christ, that thou may ect bare
eterift] life,
R. Amen. R. Amen.
teternain.
R. Amen.
Saeerdos. Pax tibi.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.
Then he gives to the person baptized, or {in the cane of an
infant) to the Godfather, a lighted candle, aayinpx
N., nccipe lainpiulein ar- N., receive this burning
dontuin, ot irrepreherwibilii light, and keep thy buptiHiu
custodi baptisnuiiii tiiuin : l)hmiul«'»a : observe tlie com-
Bcrva Doi maiithita, ut ciiin nuimhncntsol'Gotl, tiiat when
Ddininus vciicrit ad miptias, i\w. Lord sliull come to the
])osjiH ocourrurt! ci una cum miptialH, thou inavost meet
oiuuibuH Sanctis in auhi C(u- liim togntluT with all tho
Icdti, haht'asque vitam atcr- eaints in the heavenly court,
nam, cc vivas in siecula siocu- and have ctornal life, and live
'*^''"'"- forever and ever.
1^- Amwn. R. Amen.
Lasthj, he. sayn :
N., vado in pace, et Domi- N., go in peace, aiid the
nus 8it tecum. Lord be with thee.
^' Amen. K. Amea
EU 0nnfbcrsavs of ouv 3Saptf»m.
Jt ts proper that we should keep the anniversary of our Baplxa n
Vith especial devotion, to thnnk Ood for so great a Messing. Ucjleit,
then, on the engagements which you made with lUm, and txamine
whether you have been faithful to th.n. If possible, receive the Ifoly
Communion. Endeavor to pass the day in a spirit of recollection :
make an act of reparation for all the infidelities of which you have
been guilty, and recite the following prayers.
A Renewal of the Baptismal Vows.
O holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one only
God In three persons, I bow myself down before thee, to
worship thee, ahd to ^ive thee thanks for all the bless-
ings and mercies which thou hast poured forth upon
me, with such bountiful goodness, ever since I was
born.^ Above all, I thank thee for the grace of holy
Baptism, which hath preserved and sanctified in me ail
thv irifts. and Rurn-iHspth mnn'a nnd^ra+'Mid'""' P"
Baptism 1 was admitted into the bosom of the Church ;
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665
r was mndo tiy child ; the f,mte.s of lioaven were oi.cned
unto me What thnnkHj^rivings, O my God, can be pro-
portioned to Hnch a grace, which i.s the Houree and the
seed ot my evcrhiHtinir hap[)inesH!
O most holy Trinity, 1 acknowledge, with joy, that
my Hnptism conHecrat«.H nie to thee, and hat I received
thereni the gift of faith, only that I might adore and
honor tlK-e all my life, by wofks worthy of the u.i^peak.
I'.hle iavor which Ihou hast bestowed upon me, in asso-
ciatmg m(>, in an especial manner, in the number of thy
children, and n^akliig me a member of Christ and of his
Church. I acknowledg.,, with joy, that I am bound to
c(»nUnue m myself the sacrifice of thy divine Son, and
torm my whole conversation on the model of his life,
by loving what he loves, and rejecting what he con-
demns.
These are my duticH, O my (Jod : these are the obli-
gations ot my IJaptism—the holy and soI(>mn law of my
consecratmn, and of my admission into thy true Church.
And although I nnderstood them not when I contracted
them, and my will had no part in the sacred contract,
lar from desiring to rid myself of theni on that account,
1 give thee most hearty thanks, O my heaverdy Father,
lor tliat thou hast supi)Hed, in thy mercy, my inability to
give myself to thee, by inspiring others with the desire
ot obtaining this great grace for me.
And now I ratify, in my own person, these vows and
promises; 1 confirm and renew them with all my heart,
betore thy holy altar; and, confident in the hope of the
succors ot thy grace, I am resolved to labor all my life
to perform all that was promised and transacted in my
name by those who answered for me.
u i"'L^°^' ' renounce the devil and his angels; I
will hold no communication with him, nor with sinners,
who are his ministers ; I renounce his service forever,
and submit myself to the law of Jesus Christ; I re-
nounce, with all mvhp.'irf tiiu tirirr^pa „T,rl {ll,,..;^. .. iL_i
18 to say, the maxims and vanities of the world I will
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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM.
not sef my heart on its riches or honors, its pleasures or
enjoyments. However poor I may be, I will believe
myself truly rieh, if I fear thee and love thee, O my
God, and keep myself from siji, and am fruitful in ffood
M'orks.
I renounce all the works of the devil : lying, of whirh
he is the father, pride, envy, hatred, and all kinds of sia
I detest them all. I lament, in the bitterness of my soul,
all those which I have unliapf)ily committed. I most
humbly ask thy pardon for them, and the jrrace which ia
needful for me, that I may never fall agahi therein, but
may remain always faithful to those solemn vows which
I make before thee.
O etern.d Father! who hast vouchsafed to adopt me
for thy child in Christ Jesus, and to call me to thy
heritage, grant that I may live henceforth only for thy
glory, and that all my endeavors may be to attain unto
the fruition of thee, in thy glorious kingdom.
_ O Jesus, only Son of the Fr.ther, who hast taken me
mto thy body, asid washed me with thy blood, accom-
plish in me, I beseech thee, the work which thoi: hast
begun in me ; make me to die wholly to sin, and perfect
continually in me the new life, which I received in the
Waters of Baptism.
^ O Holy Spirit, adorable principle of our divine adop-
tion, and of our new birth in Christ, be to me a spirit of
compunction and penitence, that I may weep for my in-
fidelities; a spirit of prayer, that I may never cease from
confessing my weakness, and my need of thy powerful
assistance ; a spirit of faith and of fervor, to animate me
to the performance of my promises ; a spirit of mortifi-
cation and of sacrifice, to keep me constantly watchful
over my senses;— in fine, a spirit of perseverance, to
bring me to the end of my course, and to the haven oi
salvation.
O most holy Virgin, Mother of oiir Tnca-nr,te God, re-
member that thou art the mother also of all the mem-
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667
bers ol his Imr y ; be, then, the mother of my soul, and
by thy powerful interccHsion, assist me to fbrm affain
within my heart, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord '
O Andrei of God, who iiast been appointed to watch
over me and to keep me in the way of salvation, and
who hast been the witness of m> consecration and my
promises, assist me with thy loving care, and by thy
prayers, that 1 may worthily perform the vows that are
upon me. *
And thou, great Saint, who hast been given me foi
my, patron and protector, and for my example after
11 h' r^',' '""^ ^" ^"'"' * '^'^^"^ t^^"» offeredst thyself
all thy life ong, as a victuu of obedience and ponJnce;
and obtain for me grace to sacrifice myself henceforth
to the will and glory of God, that I may" have part in thy
blessedness forever and ever. Amen.
-♦♦♦-
®l)e Sacrament of Confirmation.
INSTRUCTIONS.
fVhen the Apostles had heard that Samaria had received the word of
Ood, they sent to them Peter and John, who, when they were come, prayed
for them, that they miirht receive the Holy Qhost. For he was not, as yet,
come upon any of them ; but they were only bui)tized in the name of the
Lord Jesus. Then they laid Iht-ir hands upon thorn, and they received
We Holy Ohoit. Acts. viii. 14-17.
Confirmation is a sacrament, by which the faithful, who have al-
ready been mude children of Ood by their baptism, receive the Holy
Chost by the prayer and the imposition of the hands of the Bisjops,
the succes-sors of the Apostles, in order to their bein« made stroni, and
perfect Christians, and valiant soldiers of Jesus Christ. It in called
Confirmation from its effect, which is, to confirm or strengthen those
that receive it in the nrofHssion of iHe "•u» *nith' »/>'»:." »\ - -i
Murage and resolution as to be; willing rather to die th/ui to turn from
U; and to arm them m general against all their spiritual enemies.
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2. This sacniinoiit wus oriyinully designed uiul iiiBtitutcd by oar lA>nS
lor all Christians, and consequently is n divine orUinnvcr, which all are
obliged to comply with. It is so necessiiry, that the neglect of roceiviug
it would 1)0 a great sin ; more especially in circumstances where persona
are exposed U) j)er8ecuiion on account oi their religion, or to other temp-
tations against taith.
3. The principal ellects of this sacrament are, a fortifying giace, is
order to strengthen the soul against all the visible and invisible enemiei
of the faith ; ami a certain dedication and cunsccratiun of the soul by
the Holy (Ihost, the mark of which dedication and cmsecratiun is lefi
in th(( soul as a character, which can nev((r be effaced.
4. Hence this sacrament can be received but once ; and it would be
tt Hjicrilego to attempt to receive it a second time ; for which reason also
the faithful are bound to take extn^me care to come to this sacrament
duly disposed, lest, if they should be so urihiippy as to receive it in mor-
tal sin, they should receive their own coiulemuation, and run the risk of
being deprived forever of its grace.
5. Now, the dis|)osition8 which the Christian must bring with him to
receive worthily the sacrament of Confirmation, must be a purity of con-
fcicHcr, at least from all mortal sin: for which reason he ought to go to
confession before he is confirmed ; for the Holy (Jhost will not come t«
a soul in which Satan reigns by mortal sin. 2. A sincere desire of giv-
ing himself up to the Holy Ghost, to follow the induenco of hisdivmo
grace, to be his temple Ibrever, and, by his assistance, to fulfil all th«
obligations of a soldier of Christ.
(i. Hence a Christian ought to prepare himself for this sacrament bji
fervent prayer, as we find the Apostles prepaied themselves for the re-
ceiving of the Holy (ihost. T/iey continued with one accord in prayer,
says St. Luke (speaking of the ten days that passed between the Ascen
Bion of our Lord and lYMitecostj, and they were continually in the templt
prai.oinjr and blcssin^r God. How happy shall they be, who, like them,
prepare themselves for the Holy Ghost by these sj.iritual exercises!
7. Tlie obligations which accompany the character of Confirmation,
and which a Christian takes upon himself when he receives this sacra-
men:, lue, to bear a loyal and perpetual allegiance to the great King, in
whose service he enlists himself as a soldier; to be true to hisstandaj-d,
the cross of Christ, the mark of which he receives on his forehead ; u>
fight his battles against his enemies, the world, the fesh, and the devil ,
to be faithful unto death ; and rather to die than desert from the sci
vice, or go over to the enemy by wilful sin. In fine, to live up to th*
glorious character of a *«/«/iero/CAW.(/ and to mainlmn that interior
purity and sanctity which becomes the temple of the Holy Ohost, by h
lifo of prayer and a life of love. Where the ckcvraUi^ of our coisfirms-
Uoii, when we shall bring it before the judgmeut-soit of Christ, shaU be
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION. 5tj9
linml to have been accompanied with such a life ns thi«, U wHI shlno
to l» «e «l.o..l.l bo >o»„ci to Jnive been c/r,.w,,r. „„,] r.A«/., and to have
ru.luted Ins sacred character by a li,e of sin, it wi^l certainly rise uZ
j. d«.nent a,a nst ...s, it will condemn us at the bar of divine "ti U
w.il cast n. de..per n.to the botton.Kvss pit, and be a mark o-" eternal
iKUomniy and reproach to.our souls a„u,nist the danu.ed.
DEVOTIONS.
Brfore Ccjlrmation. it is proper to make a pn-pnratran of some day,
T™ "^^ , ""'^"^ '"' ''"^"' '"^"•*''-" '««^ '- "^^ «-''). and
SoirZ ""'-«^'-" ot ike Holy Gkost in tke kyrnn Veni C eator
fcpiritns, or Vem Sancte Spiritus.
The Litany of the Holy (ihost may be also used daily.
Prayer for obtaining right Disposition for receiving the
bacrament of Confirmation.
i\?J''l^if' thi-ough thy grcut mercy, ! have received
iiiee ot thy most holy sncramentH ; tlie first to make
me thy child, t],e secot.d to efe the stains whi,h«in
lad made ni my soul, the third to unite me with thy
ment which I am now preparing to receive, may avail to
the making me a perfect Christian ; that it ma/mve me
strength and coun.ge to combat my evil habits, t'o ovTr!
7Clt '"^ «n;Ptations, to conform myself perfectly to
vltV '"'!•'' ^''''T'' '-' ^''"^ «"'^^^'^ «f J««"« Christ,
leady to su ler any thing rather than renounce his holy
Tf rm'Tifp" Th-"';''''"'5 '^' ""'"'^ ^^^' ''''' ^^ ^he peril
rnTi! V. .^' ^ "?''"* earnestly beseech thee, O my
Ood, through the merits of thy Son our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee forever and ever. Amen
Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Ghost.
^dlfnl'^v^^' m"*^ t^M?^^ ^"^' ^^'«" '»^^«t vouchsafed to
?iM?n^ t "l' ^'^ '^'^^}'' ^^^" ''^'^^ sacrament of Bap.
Sv ^MMf "V'r'T^i '^'''" ^'^'"^ "^^^^^ "^« to sit at thy
'loiy table, and hast fed me with the bread of angels;
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perfect in me, I heaecch thee, all thwo benefits. ^ Grant
unto me the spirit of Wisdom, tluit I may desjise the
penshable tUmgn of this world, and ove the things that
are eternal ; the Hph-it of Understanduit^, to enlighten me
and to LHve me the knowledm- of relit»i»in ; the spirit of
CounseT, that I may dili^tMitTy Heek, the HuresL vviiyw of
pleawin^^ God and obtaining heaven; tiie spirit of Forti-
tude, that I may overeoine with eounige all the obsta-
cleH that oppose my salvation; the spirit of Knou ledge
that 1 may bo enlightened in the ways of (iod ; the spirit
of Pietry, that I may Hnd the serviee of God both sweet
and amiable ; the spirit of Fear, that I may be filled
with a loving reverence towards God, and nuiy dread in
any way to displease him. Seal me, in thy mercy, with
the seal of a disciple of Jesus Christ, unto everlasting
life; and grant that, carrying the cross upon my fore-
head, I may carry it also in my heart, and confessing
thee boldly before men, may merit to bo one day reck-
oned in the number of thy elect. Amen.
Prayer for the Twelve Fruitu of the Holy Ohost.
O Holy Spirit, Eternal Love of the Fathci and tho
Son, vouchsafe to grant unto me, I beseech thee, the
fruit of Charity, that I may be united to thee. by divine
ove; the fruit of Joy, that J may be filled with a holy
tonsolation ; the fruit of Peace, that I may enjoy inward
tranquillity of soul ; the fruit of Patience, that 1 may
endure humbly every thing that may be opposed to my
own desires; the fruit of Benignity, that I may willingly
relieve the necessities of my neighbor; the fruit of
Goodness, that I may be benevolent towards all ; the
fruit of Longanimity, that I may not be discouraged by
delay, but nuiy persevere in pniyer ; the fruit of Mild-
ness, that I may subdue every rising of evil temper, stifle
every murmur, and repress the susceptibilities of my na-
ture,' in all my dealings ■ itli my neighbor; the fruit of
Fidelity, that I may rely, with assured confidence, on
i.1.- . J -»l'/^,.,l . li>n ^niiii- ^^^^■' IVf ^.rl,,f+.r ♦Knf T fTinir nirAiir
my exterior regularly; the friita of Continency and
THE BACRAMENTOF CONriltMATION. fi'Jl
CliHHdty thut I may keep my body in such holinea;* a»
beeoniotli thy temple, h« thut, having, by thy aHMHtance,
preserved my heart pure on earth, I n.ay merit, in JeHU8
Uuist aecordu.^r to the words <.f the Gospel, to see God
eternally u. the glory of hi^ kingdon,. Amen.
Acta before Covjlrrnafion.
1 am about to reeeive thee in the saerament of Con-
hrmation I believe it b,.cau8e thou h,u»t Haid it, and
thou art the Truth itself.
An Act of Jlope Rdymg on thy infinite goodness,
O Holy and Sanet fying Spirit, I confidently htpe, th^
reeeivmg thee m the sacrament of Confirmation, I shal
receive the abundance of thy graces. I trust in thee
that thou wilt make me a perfect Christian, and that
thou wi t give me strength to confess the faith, even at
the peril ot my life.
An Act of Charity.— I love thee, O Holy Spirit, with
all my heart, and with all my soul, above all things, be-
ciiuse tliou art infinitely good and worthy to be loved
Kinale ir. my heart the fire of thy love ; afid grant that,
having received thee in the sacrament of Confirmation, I
may tuithfu y perform all the duties of my state, to the
end of my life. , j » " "'c
tiere also may be used the Renewal of the Roptismal Vows, p. 5C4.
A Prayer before Confirmation.
God of infinite goodness, receive, I beseech thee,
mv most humble and hearty thanks, for all the favors
winch thou hast Destowed upon me, from the very mo-
ment of my birth ; particularly for that thou hast been
pleased to rank me among those who are npw about to
be set apart and consecrated to thee by the sacrament
of Con irmation. Thou offerest me the greatest of thy
gifts; thou art about to seal my soul with the sacred
character of a soldier of Jesus Christ, and to send thy
""-■ "I. '-Trii upou iiie, iiiiit iiu may uDiae wiliiin
me continually. O my good and merciful Father, en.
672
THE SACKAMEPT OF CONFIRM ATIOW,
coura^ed by such special marks of predilection T vati
^cest rv Sr i/"*r' '"'." ^^^u^^''^^' ^" '^' dispositions
^uesf Al w n ^f.T?^ th« habitation of such a
fentimenfi 'f ^f "Jf ^^^' ^ T ^^'' ^'''''^ Possessing those
sentiments of fyitJ,, love, humility, and fervor which
s wurth:/"':jt "{ ^^"^ ^ ^^^ -^^ thi",; ire pot
that .Tk ? ' ''1^ ^^" ^,^'^ P'*«°^^«^^ t« gi^e to them
whole lifp "'"'^ TV^'^y ^"*"«^ ^" th^ «i"« of my
wlilJfv'K''"'^*'"'' ""''^'y ^P^'^-f^^t inclination,
sT est to L f ''" ^^.t'"''" *" ^'^^ ^'-^^^^ ^'"^h thou de.
mv God tTV ^^y "r.'^'^'^^^ ^^^^^'d- Vouchsafe, O
my C^od, to purify my soul from every stain bv thp in
finite merits of the death and passion ^oftL; dear So i^
d^ff mvl!?'-' I'r'l '' ^^'^'^ ^^^^ faithfiiuy all thJ
wKoh I .f ^- ^'' 5"^' ^* "^>^"^^^' ^ '-^"^ »"^^ble to do that
which I desire and resolve to do; therefore I beseech
thee to impart to me the graces of thy HowVpirit that
on'hi/h^P7'''' •' ry ^' ^"^"^^ ^^th st^-engtT'ftom
on high, and inspired with courage and resoh.Vinn t7
prove myself the disciple of thy sSn. Vden Iv Z^^^
to receive this most precious g^ ; but do thou VGod
render my desire still stronger ind more arl^t^
' 'Jept, I beseech thee, on my behalf, the fervent des ri^
that animated the heart of the Blessed vS and h^^^
holy Apostles on the day of Pentecost 3 Ipttllj!
perfect dispositions suppl/ in all thtgs my M^^^^^^^
h iolv cTn r "^^1^ "'l^' "^^^ *^-' - the un?ty of
THE CEREMONIES OP CONFIRMATION EXPLAINED
c^^::'zv:;^7^^:] ^ r:? omt^ent. exposed or
repres/nts il^e1:Lr^::2ToZ::Z It '"""^^' ^'' ^"'^^"^
riWv Gbp- '-h •; "'""'^^ °' *"« 80"'' Jn this sacrament, with th«
n-i. .,fco„. . he oU, whu«e oroperties are to «tre„giheu and iuvigo:
r
THE SA(JKAMENT OF CONriRMATION.
n, T ven-
lat thou
positiona
such a
ng those
r, which
are pos-
to them
3 of my
lination,
thou de-
hsafe, O
7 the iii-
3ar Son.
' all the
do that
beseech
rit, that,
ih from
tion, to
/ desire
OGod,
snt, and
desired
and the
it their
ienciea,
mity of
I world
673
rate the limbs, lo assuage pain, &c. represents the like sph-ltual effects
of the grace of the sacrament in the soul, penetrating and diffusing itao-
Z^ ;^" . P""""' ' °" "'«"' ^^'^^ " «™""»h ^'» ™iW substance:
represents that sp.nt of meekness aid patience under the cross, which
.8 one pnnc.pal effect of Confirmation. The balnt, which has a particu-
'ZZ7TL /'T'"'"^ bodies, after death, from putrefaction, fitly
epresents the fort.fymg grace received in Confirmation, by which our
jou is are preserved from corruption after our sins have been destroy(,d
wi^hT, I ""■ "*''' '''"•■ "^ '''^'•'«""" ^•••'"«« «"^ «" innocent life^
Hacrament ""' ""' ' ""^ "'-''^'»^»'«'^ «"«'• having received thi^
the virtue of this sacrament, as all other graces, comes through the
mems Of the sacrifice of the death of Jesus Christ; and to show tha^
bemg now confirmed in his service, and enlisted as h;. soldiers, we
should never be ashamed of our Master's livery, but bolaly prol^^i^!
spue of all the world may do against us, either by ridicule or pers^cu-
fo'^tplh 'f °^ fnT/'"' P'"'"" '''""'■'"'^ ** S^"^'« '^'^^ «n the cheek,
o teach hun that, being now a soldier of Jesus Christ, he must fight
man u"y against all his eneinies ; suffer patiently all kinds of affronts
«d mjur.es for his faith ; and bear with meekness all crosses and trial^
for the sake and for the glory of his Lord and Master
signify that the true peace of God, which, as St. Paul savs (Philin iv 7)
tiently for Christ's sake; and also to encourage him to do so bv ho
hopes of reward, according to our Lord's promTse (Matt, xi.% - Leirn
Persons usually take a new name at Confirmation, which ou-ht to b«
the name of some Saint, whom they choose for their parUcul^ paticl
3D.
josed of
shop on
chrism
irith the
iuvigo>
^U ©rtcr of ©onfftmatfon.
To /IJ y A?"^ ^T'""^ ? '"^'^^^ ^'^ ^''' ^^«^. proceed
ft« 6ac^ ic iA.^./tor, and Ikjaa towards the people,
fi74
THE sSACKAMENT OF CONFIRMATIOIf
nc„ signing himself, vitli his right hmnd. with the «•„« „/
the CrossJro,a his f„eh.adto his br'eZhesLT ^
V. Adjutonum nostrum in
nomine Domini.
R. Qui fecit coelum et ter-
ora-
ram.
V. Domine, exaudi
tjonem meani.
R. Et clamor mens ad te
veniat.
N. Dominus vobiscum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
V. Our help is in the Name
ot tlie Lord.
R. Who liath made heaven
and earth.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. The Lord be with you
R. And with thy spirit.
Then, M his hands extended to^eards the persons to be con.
Jirmed, he says :
Oremus. t x
Spiritu Sancto,,ui;ueXL grrtl:^^^^^^^
BIS remissionem omnium nee ^l^hntl • ^''^^ ^'''*'*'
catorum; emitte in eos Lntt ^"^\^'^«* S'/^" ""to them the
forn^em Spiri um uum sano f'^l""''''' "^^" *^^^^'* «'"«' '^^^
turn ParaSitumrde"cSir- £[ \S '^^ S^l^^^^
----"{-•■ ..'..1,1 miiiij, sa
turn Taraclitum, de coelis.
R. Amen.
Spiritum sapientire et intel-
Vectus.
R. Amen.
fold Spirit, the Holy "ara-
clete, from heaven.
R. Amen.
V. The spirit of wisdom and
of understanding.
R. Auien.
TH£ SACRAMENT OF rONFlRMATION. 675
Spiritum consilii et forti-
tudinis.
R. Amen.
Spiritum HcientiaB et pieta-
tis.
R. Amen.
Adiniple eo8 spiritu timorls
till, et consifTiia eos signociii-
►> cIh Christi, in vitani pro-
pitiiitus auternani. Per euiii-
(lem Doniiniim nostrum Je-
Ruin Cliri.stum Filium tuiim,
^ui tecum vivit, et ref^nat
ni miitate ejundem Spiritus
Sancti, Deua, peronmia saieu-
la sajoulorum.
R. Amen.
R. The spirit of coimael and
of fortitude.
R. Amen.
V. The spirit of knowIedL'o
and of godlinesa.
R. Amen.
Replenish them with the
spirit of tliy foar. and wj^u
thcni with the sign of tho
cn)ss»J,»,f Christ, in thy mercy
unto lif(. eternal, 'i IiriuigJi the
yime thy Son Jesus Cliri.st our
Lord, wholivethancj reigneth
with thee in the unitv of tlie
sanie Holy Spirit, God, jvorld
without end.
R. Amen.
'^\nUot 1n!T ""i '^'"'f-^'^'t'^^^ -r^ifH'^ number of per-
jZi J ^^'hPrm^d reqrdrc. it, slandinr, with hi. n/h'cL
tdt jf:T'"' ''"^' -^ra.r,.din rZs,a.d kJ:ii;Z
order. He i,<jmres separately the name of each person to
Godmothvr kne,Un<f ; and ha.ivq dipped the endoftZ
thumb of his right hand in chrimi, he L,s : ^
N., signo te signo cru .> cia. N., I sign the? wiHi the sign
of the cross »J«.
Whiht myiy ihe,e word> he malu the ,iqn «f the C™«
et Fi ., lii, et Spirit„» .l/sa"c: Z Slir Ir t,,?' C^' o,i»
and (.f the Son ►J,, and )f tha
^ ^»^«°- R. Amen.
Then, he strikes him genthi on ths cK-et; fsamng:
Pax tecum.
Peace be with thee
67«
THE SACRAMKNT OF CONFIKMATiaN.
^ wn.'tne.s, hi;! Uiumb and UauuH over a baain
IS washnig Inn hands, the foUowinn Antiphon
'cad by the Clerks : ' ^
When all have been confivnnl the Bishop wtpes wi*\ bread-
is sung or read
onI:;?f n'"''' •''""', f^*'"'' *^"?' Confirm.O Lonl.tlmt which
oi><,r itus OS iM n.ibia, r teinplo thou liast wrouglit in U8, Iroin
BJincto qu<Kl e«t in Jerusu- thy holy te.nplt which il hi
V. Gloria Putn. . n. Glory be to the FutJior.
<&c.
^\2lT ,f'1l-^r 9"".^""''^ ^''^^ I^o«« «^ repeated: after
MtheB^^hopJaylncf aside his mitre, rises up/arul
stauduuj towards the Altar, with his hands JoineJ before
Jus breast, says: '' •'
V. Ostoiido nobis, Domino,
misc'riconlijini timia.
JR. Et sulutiirc tuiun da
nobis.
V^. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem njeam.
H. Et clamor mens ad te
voniat.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
H. Et ciaij^ spiritu tuo.
V. Show m thy mercy, O
Lord.
li And grant us thy sal-
vation
V. (• Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry comj
unto thee.
V. Tlie Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Then, with his hands still joined before his breast, and all
the persons conjirmed devoutly kneeling, he soys :
n«no ^-'T^'-.v . Lotus pray.
qonJ' T"r ^•''£' "'^^ ^""^ God, who didst give to thino
Sanctum iled.ati Sp.ntum. et Apostles the Holy Spirit, and
^u7ri^' ^uccessores, did.st ordain that by them and
Mitvus fidelibus tradendum their successors he should bo
3S8G voluisti; respice propi- delivered to the rest of the
t. .s ad hum,htaf.s nOstr.'B ia- faithful, look mercifully on.
.u atum; et prajsta, ut, eo- the service of our humility;
^oL 1 • '' T'Tv •^•■V"t«« a"<i gi-ant t))at the hearts of
nin ""f^^^"^-"^'.'"""' tl">«e whose foreheads wo
,L f^ r'"^'' •^r"'' o ''^'"^- ^^'"^^^ anointed with the sacred
/imus, idem hi^ritus Sanctu-. chrism, and sjo-ned ^it'- the
m eis supu-veuiens, templum sign of the holy Cross.* my
I'HE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION.
677
glorio) HUOB clignanter inluibi-
tando perHcijit. Qui, cum I'li-
tre et eudem Spiritu Sancto,
▼ivw et re<3'nii8 Duua, in aaj-
cula swculoruni.
R A
men.
by tlio same Ilt.ly Spirit de-
sceiuling ujion tliurn, and
vtiuilisafin;;' to dwoll tli<.Tfin,
bo made tho temple ol" hid
glory. Wlio, Avitli tlie Father
and the 8ame Holy Spi.it,
livcjst ami reigue8t,God,W'»rld
witJiout end.
U. Ameu.
Then he sa>/s :
Ecce sic benodiccturomnis Behold, thus shall every
homo, qui timet Dotnimmi. man bo blessed that fearetb
the Lord.
And turning to the per nova confrmcd, he makes over them
the sign of the- Crofis, mji'ing :
Bene ^ dicat vos Doniinus May the Lord bl(?ss A you
ex Sion, ut videatis bona Je- out of Sion, that yon may 8ee
ru.salem omnibus diebus vitaj tlu- good things of JtiniHulera
vestry, et habeatia vitam aj- all the days of your life, am
*^''"*'"' have life everlajsting.
R- Amea K. Amen.
AFTER CONFIRMATION.
On retiirmng to your place, after hnvinff been confirmed, eonseeraf
tome momnita to thank God for the frracea he haa so mercifully be-
stowed upon you in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Imagine you are
among the Jlpostles after the descent of the Holy Qhost, and join moat
devoutly in the transports with which they glorified Qod. Henrw yjur
good resolutions ; place yourself under the protection of tlu. moat holy
Virgin, praying the august Spouse of the Holy Ohost to obtain for
you grace to remain faithful to the dioine inspirations, and to perform
all that you have promised, for the glory of Ood and your own salvn-
Uon.
my good and merciful Creator, mv most lovaig
rather, and hast thou indeed so far overlooked my misery
_-., „,, «i. ,, v^i Lniiic-3 us u) nuiKe my soul tiio tabernucie of
thy Holy Spirit ! Am I indeed now honored with the ures-
is 2 49
678
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION.
enco ami onnched With the gifts and graces of the lioly
nh..8t! \c,i, T,or<i, f confidently hope that thou ha«t n.ft
bH'n deaf to my potih..,,. an.l that I am r.ow in po«.se.sion
of that sarrod ^fitt which so ardently .lesired. mv God
.««cc.nt the praisrs of thy anj^^els an.l .saints, in thanHnvinK
for thy unlKMinc ed mercies towards mo. May the buj
Mother of thy divine Son, and the glorions choir of Ap.stles,
thank theo lor me May the cross of Jesus Christ, with
which mv torehead hiith been si^med, defend me from aii
my enemies, and save me at the last day. May the inwar<l
unction ot sanctdym^r ^.,,u.e, %„red by the chrism with
which 1 have been anointed, penetrate mv soul, soften mv
heart, strengthen my will, and consecrate my whole being
to tJiy service. ®
"'^' ^"Vf^o be u.ed the Prayer for the Twelve Fruite of the Holy
Ghost, ;,. 570, and the Te Deum, p. 861. ^
Acts after Confirmatio7i.
An Act of Thanksgivivg.—O Holy Spirit, althou^di I am
unable to understand all the greatn/ss of thi benefit whUh
thou hast now bestowed upon me, in communicating thyself
anto me with the abundance of thy graces- I retmn th4
.«y most humble thanks for thy uns^p^kable gift and I be
8£3ech thee to accept the grateful homage of my heart whicli
I here offer to thy divine Majesty. Oh, let tlL mi rV^ ous
f ;:r;7pT'- •"' ""^'■'"''^/'" "^y-^oul the character of
pel feet Christian, remain forever engraven there, and ex-
Cite witlim me a never-failing gratitude
AnActofCon.,evratio7i.-.0 Divine " Spirit, who, of thy
pure bounty and intmite goodness, hast given thyself to me
notwithstanding my great unworthiness, hor ■ .ould T be so
ungrateful as not to give myself wholly to th«e 'i i 'r^ceivV
then, I beseech thee, the oifering which I ma . ■ U • of all
I am. I consecrate to thee my mind with all its thoughts-
my soul With al its faculties ; my heart with all its ai Ac-
tions: henceforth thou shalt be the God of my heart a^d
'./portion forever. Perfect, Divine Spiritf what thou
t_ -, >x Tuo m me ; strengthen the good desires with which
4t , of Petir >#*.-
0TT„1_
and Sanctifying Spirit, thy
THE SACRAMENT OF COKFIRMAIIOH. 67U
love t(.ward8 me hath h.vi.hod np«.n me nil D.y gifts, and it
IS thy powerful nr.,tocti<.n ul„n., Hmt can preserve them to
iiH!. I p.)«M«HH thi.s most preciouH treasure in a frail and
earthen vensel : strengthen my weakntss, I U-Hecch thee
and grant that henceforth I may ghow niynelf worthy of the
/rlenouH title of a disciple of Je.suH Christ. Ilather let uie
oie tJrnn drive thee from my heart.
A Prayer to he taid he/ore leaving the Clmrth.
Holy Spmt hath vouchsafe,! to visit tus mn\. I am going
to return to the wc.rld, whose whole spirit is imposed 'o the
mind of Jesus Christ. With.lraw not thyt^el/ from . -e
most Holy Spirit ; give me n<,t up to its malice and wi. Ked-
ness. Let thy love embrace me on ev(,ry side. Suffer not
that this forehead, on which the holy unction is still glisf^n-
ing. fihou (1 ev(.r be ashamed of the Cospel of ChH«t .or
the members of my body, which is now become thy temi, e
shouhl ever be dishonored mid defiled by sin. may n.v
heart never resist thee, O most blessed Spirit, but ever yield
to the impressions of thy grace ; for thou art the SniVit of
wi8d(.m and the Spirit of strength, and thou only canst ac-
complish m me those good desires with which thou inspire.st
me. Amen. ^
In this spirit every Christinn ought to live nfier he is confirmed • for
to this he is most cert.iinly bound, by the pt-ifection of the sacrament
Although weakness, cowardice, and human respect may be somewhat
excused m such as, through no fault of theirs, have not yet been con-
firmed, there can be no excuse for those who have received this sacra-
ment. For the principal dtaign and effc^ct of this holy ordinance is, to
fltrenglheii Ciirlstians against the snares and power of the devil, the
world, and the flesh; to take from them the fear of men: to enablo
ttiem to confehb openly, and tullow perseveringly, the sacred rules of Hio
Gospel, esteem only Jesus to be their Master, and enter Into no other
warfare but his. To thii end they are Invested with the whole armor
of Christ, that they may stand firm before persecutors and tyrants, who
would do violence to their faith ; and particularly before the people of
the world, who offend against those sacred rules by their actions, by
their words, by their excesses, by their vanities, or who otherwise joiii
With the enemies of the Cross, in overthrowing that law which the i^-
vant* ol Christ are bound to assert and maintain.
R,
680
THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION.
A Prayer /or the Renewal of the Grace of Confirmation.
(It may bo used also on the Anuiveraai-y of the Day.)
O my Lord and my God, I have received, through thy
mercy, tlie lioly sacrament of Corjfirmation; preserve, I be-
eeech thee, m my eoul, and renew therein contimially, the
power ul effects of tliis divin« .irdir.ance, that I ma.v be en-
abled henceforth to perform all its obhgations, and to live
according to the spirit of a true and perfect Christian. I
have been enlisted into thy heavenly army, and have re-
ceived tlie cliaracter of a soldier of Jesus Christ : srant that
always and m all places, I may prove myself the faithful
servant of nm, in whom dwelleth all the fulness of the
bpnit, and, shedding forth the odor of a holy life, may edify
my neighbor by my good example. Grant, I most humbly
beseech thee, that neither the world, nor the customs of the
world, may infect my soul with their pernicious maxims,
an.l that its yam flatteries and allurements may never make
any impression on my soul. Assist me by thy grace, that I
may hrm y reject the dangerous solicitations of the worhlly
and hearken not to the poisonous discourses of the unbe-
levmg; and may I en(leav<.r. by my counsel and example
to prevent my brethren in the faith from being ensnared by
^leir deceitful words, (,r falling a prey to their malicious
AMckedness ever seeking t<. draw others to the same abyss
ot error and destruction Grant n.,, my God, such purity
o^ intentam, such true humility and strength of faitli, that
my whole heart an, mmd being raised above all earthly
things, and the illusions of a false ])hih,sophy, I may seek
but thee, put my trust only in thy divine word, and firmly
adhere to tlie decisions of thy Church, which alone can
surely guide the earned and the ignorant into the way of
truth and everlasting life. Araea
THE SACRAMLNT OF MATRIMONY.
681
erije 0nrramcnt of ilTatrimoiiB.
INSTRUCTIONS.
The lioly state of Matri.noay was i„sti(ute.l by the Almighty in the
w«^^V' 2^, and fill the earth. (Gen. i. 27, 28.) Undo,- tho Mosaic law the
or that .c^ union which ... ^i:;.s ^t^^; ^u^ 1 •!;':ir t
This sacrament wa« h.stituted by Jesus Christ, in order to bestow on
ho«e who enter into the married «tale a particular graced ZZZ
.em to discharge all the duties required of them. It enab es |h mt
lue together .n union, peace, and love. It strengthens and m-ifltTha
natural affection, which, loun.led on virtue, and sanctio^d brrtlLion
can alone constitute the happiness of a married life. It c^ectl 1.0^
onstancy of the hunuu. heart ; it softens down the a^perLTof temp r
and enables each party to bear with each other's defects with he Lmr!
n;« r'V'r^ -- ^^^^^ ->• ^^ causes t^ttt: e t^3
nentsot mutual respect, to preserve inviolable Hdeli.y toward" ^ch
other, and to vanquish every unlawful desire. It gives grac^t^ sub u ,
or re,.ulate the motions of concupiscence, and to avoid ev^-y Tm ' oori
oty u.cons,stent wi,h the sanctity of their state. For therl i 3 '^^
cence and purity as necessary in a married, as in a sintfle life iT
overlives them grace to discharge well t\.at mosTunp lu '^,^^^^^^^
frauung up their children in the fear and love of r\wi "r' . '" ''"'^ **'
annexed to the married state cannot :: ndnn^'^lTout ^^2!^
n^wdl those exertions be successful without the b Ji^^td JCS
SiS."""^ Obtain these precious and ^J^t^^^Z
49*
582
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY.
1. They ought to implore the Divin') assistance, by fei vent and do
vout prayer, to yuide tliein in their ciioice of a proper person ; for on
the prudent clioico wliich tlu-y mulie wiil verj much depend their
happiness, both in this life and in the next. They sliould be guided by
the good character and virtuous dispositions of the j)ei'3on of their
choice, ratiier than hy riches, beauty, or any oilier worldly considera-
tions, which ought to be but secondary motives.
2. They ought to enter into this holy state with the pure intention of
promoting the lionor and glory of (Jod, and the sanctificution of tlie:f
own souls; and not from any merely earthly motive, or for sensual
gratification.
3. They ought, moreover, to select a person of their own religion ; for
the Catholic Church lias always, by every means in her power, discour-
aged mixed marriiiges ; and exi»erience shows, that a wajit of union in
faith between the husband and wife is frequently attended with the
worst consequences, both to themselves and to their children. A C.-th-
olic, on marrying a person of another religion, cannot be allowed to
enter into an agreement that any of the childiTn shall bo brought up ia
any other thnn the Catholic faith.
4. Before they make any advance in a matter of such great import-
ance, they ought to ascertain whether there be any impediment to pre-
vent their lawful union ; and parents are in duty bound to prevent too
great an intimacy between their children and relations within the pro-
hibited degrees of kindretl. Firat, second, and third cousins are within
the prohibited degrees.
5. They who intend to marry ougnt to ask the advice of their parents
or guiirdians, &c.
C. Those who keep company with a view to marriage should be care
ftl never to take or allow any indecent familiarities ; for these are sin
fill, and draw down Jf.on them the just indignation of God, in place of
that blessing of wiiich they then stand so much in need.
7. It is also advisable, some time previous to their marriage, to in-
lorm their Director of their intentions, that so he may have time and
opportunity to point out to them the preparation most useful for them,
and instruct them in the duties and obligations of the state of life into
wliich they propose to enter.
8. They must obtain the pardon of their sins by worthily approaching
the sacrament of penance ; for should they receive Matrimony without
purity of conscience, they w(»uld deprive themselves of the grace of
the sacrament, and bo guilty of a sacrilegious profanation of this holy
institution.
9. The Church, in the General Council of Trent, sess. 24, c. i., ever
Bo'icitous for ihc welfare of her chiKiren, exliorls the faithfuJ before
their marriage to receive with devotion the Floly Communion.
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683
10. At the time of marriiiKc, Ihey on^lU to approach the altar with
the greatest decorum atul reverence (for there, in the presence of Cod
and \m Church, they are about to enter Into a solemn contract and en-
?agem.M.t, not to be broken but by death), and receive ti.e benediction
ot (.od 8 minister with humble and sincere devotion.
11. When the married couple leave the church, they o.i«ht to curry
with them feelin-9 of respect for the holy sacrament which they havf
received, and of gratitude tc «od for his mercies. They should spend
the day in such a manner us mA u> lose ihe blesainp which tli.-j re
ooived in the morning. They ou^ht to ceh-brate ttu-ir marriaj(.., like
holy Tobias, in the fear of the Lord, and strive to conduct themst-lve.
amongst their friends with as much sanctity and decor-un as if J.suj
Christ were a guest among them, as he was at the marriaKe-le.sl al
Canu. They should be particularly careful not to profane the day o'
their mammae by dissipation or intemperance, or any sinful diversiong
or indelicate allusions, which are unbecoming at all times, but more
particularly on so imi)ortauj| and sacred an occasion.
12. They ought frequentTy to reflect on their duties and obMgations
as inculcated in the wordof (iod.
« Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the Chur-h, and
delivered himself up for it. So also ought men to love their w'ves a/
their own bodies." (Ephes. v. 25, 28.) " Dwelling with them accord-
mg to knowledge, giving honor to the female as to tlie weaker resseL
and as to the co-heirs of the grace of life." (1 Peter ili. 7.)
' " Let women be subject to their husbands, as to the Lord. Because
the husband is the head of the wife ; as Christ is the head of the Cliurch.
Therefore, as the Church is subject to Christ, so also let the wivt* b«
subject to their Inisbamls in all things." f Ephes. v. 22-24.)
(Ffje aartual for t|)c Celebratfon of ittatrfmoni).
T/ie Priest, vested in a surplice and white stole, accompanied
hij at least one Clerk, to carry the book and a vessel of hoh,
icoUr, and bi/ two or three vkfnesses, asks the man and tJu
woman separately, as follows, in the vulgar tongue, concer'Hr
ing their consent. And first he asks the^Bridcgromn
who must stafid at the right hand of the woman :
N., Avilt thou take N., here present, for thy hiwful wife
acconlitif,^ to the rite of our holy Mother the Church i
ft T '11 •'
Tl . ..
XV. 1 Will.
Tlien the Priest asks the Bride
684
THE SACRAMliiNT 3F MATRIMONY.
llicn the Priest asks the Bride:
N., wilt thou take N., liere present, for thy lawful l.uabanA
*^ir I'wiir " "*' ""' ^'""^y ^"'*^"' ^'"^ Church"^
T/im the woman is given away b,, her father or friend ; aruL
tfshc has never been married before, she hasher hand Z
covered; but ij she ,s a widow, she has it covered Tht
man receives her to keep in God's faith and his ow.. ; and,
't^':?i\^'^ <A. ruM hand in his o,m right hanl
plights her his troth, saying after the Priest as follows :
hn/l ^r"' ^""^^ ^^T' ?•' *" "^y '^^^^^^«J ^^'<'«' to have and to
hold from this day forward, for hotter, for Nvorse, for richer"
If hdy Church will It penmt ; and thereto I plight thei my
Then they loose their hands ; and joining them again, the
woman says after the Priest :
\J\^' *''^f >'\^«' ?■-' *« '»/ wedded husband, to have and to
hold, troin this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer for
poorer, in sickness and in health, till death us do part, if Im^y
Church will It permit ; and thereto I plight thee my trolll
Their troth being thus pledged to each other on both sides
and their right hands Joined, the Priest says :
Ego conjungo vos in matri- I join you toirether in mar
mo:uu,n, in nomine Patris, .^ riagl J the ^i^une TZ
et Fihi, et Spintus Sancti. Fatlier. .J, and of the Son.
^"'''''' and of the Holy Ghost
Amen.
Tlien he sprinkles them with holy water.
^flf7- f ^ ^^'"^^^^^r P^""''' ''P'''' ^^'' ^^^^ sold and sil-
ver {,vkich are present y to be delivered into th/hands of the
Bride), and also a ring, which the Priest blesses, saying •
noLf &r ^"^^''""^ ^" of vt:^ '- ^" "^^ "'^"^^
^ K. Qui fecit ccelura et ter- R. Who hath made heaven
*"'^ andonxtb.
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680
"V. Lord, hear my
prayer.
K. And let my cry com*
unto thoo. '■
V. The Lord bo with yea.
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Bless, »J, LortI, this ring
wluch we bless »j;, hi thy
name, tliat she who sliali
wear it, keeping true faith
unto her spouse, may abide
in tliy peace and will, and
oyer live in mutual charity,
llirough Christ our Lord,
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem raeam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veniat.
V. Dominus vobiwcura.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Oremus. ,
Benodic, •;<« Domine, annu-
lum hunc, quern nos in tuo
nomine benedicinius, A ut
qnui uum gestaverit, fidelitji-
tem integram suo sponso te-
nons, in pace et voluntatc
tua pennuneat, atque iu mu-
tua charitate semper vivat.
Per Christum Dominum nos-
trum.
^^- ^'"«»- R. Amen.
Then the Priest sprinkles the ring xoith holy water in the
form of a Cross; and the lhid4roomJ,avL rce^^^^^^^^
i^izt:^ '^f ''' '^''''' ''-' ^^'^ -'^ ^- ^
, With this ring I thee wed ; this gold and silver I thp«
give; With my body I thee worship; and wHh\ll mv
worldly goods I thee endow. ^ "^^
^'t// ]t f'f'froc^n places the ring on the thumb of tht
left hand of the Bride, saying : In the name of the Father
then on the second finger, saging : and of the Son t,;
on the third finger, saying : and of the Holy Ghost 'laX
Xr".i •^"^'''''^"'^•* ^"^^"- ^-<i there iJuav^
This done, the Priest adds :
nnli ^'^"^/'"^ ^«C' Deus, V. Confirm, God that
quod operatus es m nobis. which thou hkst wrought in
R. A templo sancto
QUod est in .rHmanlom
Kyrie eleison.
tuo
us.
_^ li From thy holy templo
wiiica is in Jerusalem.
Lord, have mercy.
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686
THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMOIfT.
Ohrwte eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Pater noster, <tc Et ne
nos Muiucas in tentationem.
R. iSed libera nos a malo.
V. Salvos fac servos tuos.
R. Deu3 mens, sperantes
inte.
V. Mitte eis, Domine, aux-
ilium de sancto.
R. Et de Sion tuere eos.
V. Esto eis, Domine, tuvris
fortitudinis.
R. A facie inimici.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor mens ad te
veniat.
Oremus.
Respice, quaesumus, Do-
mine, super bos famulos tuos,
et institutis tuis, quibus pro-
pagationem bumani generis
orilinasti, benignus assiste, ut
qui te auctore junguntur,
te auxiliante serventur. Per
Cbristum Dominum nostrum.
Amen,
Cbrist, have mercy.
Lord, liave mercy.
Our Father, «fec. And lead
us not into temptation.
R. But deliver us from
evil.
V. Save thy servants.
E. Who hope in thee,
my God.
V. Send tliem help,
Lord, from the sanctuary.
R. And defend tliem out
of Sion.
V. Be unto them, Lord,
a tower of strength.
R. From the face of the
enemy.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Let us pray.
Look, O Lord, we beseech
thee, upon these thy servants,
and graciously assist thine
own institutions, whereby
thou hast ordained the propa-
gation of mankind, that they
who are joined together by
thy authority may be pre-
served by thy help. Through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
After this, if the nuptial benediction is to be given, a Mass
is said, pr3 sponso et sponsa, as in the Roman Missal;
every ihiug being observed which is there prescribed, viz. :
After the Pater noster, the Priest, standing at the Epistle
side of the Altar, and turning towards the Bride and
Brideqroorn. kneelinn before tht>. AU,-lt itnim /iii/»«» thmn ih»
following prayers :
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687
Oremua.
Propitiare, Domine, suppli-
cationibus nostris, et iiistitutis
tuis, ^uibus propjijrsitionem
huinani generis ordinasti, be-
nigniis as.siste, ut quod te
auctorejuiijjitur.tc'auxiliante
servetur. Per Doniimini no8-
ti-um Jesum Cluistiiiu.
Oremua.
Bens, qui potestnte vlrtutis
tuae (le uihilo cuncta fecisti :
qui dispoijitis universitatis ex-
ordiia, lioniine ad iniaginein
Dei facto, idco inseparabile
mulieris adjutorium condiilis-
'ti, ut foeniineo corpori de virili
dares carne prineipium, do-
ceus quod ex uno placuisset
institui, iiunq,uam licere dis-
jungi: Deus, qui tarn ex-
cellen i mysterio conjuga-
lem copulam consecra.>sti, ut
Christi et ecclesiae sacranien-
tum praesignares in fcedere
nuptiarum : Dens, per quern
mulior jungitur viro, et soeie-
tas principaliter ordinata, ea
benedictione donatur, qua3
sola nee per originalis peccati
poenam, nee per diluvii est
ablata sententiam ; respice
propitius super lianc faniu-
lani tuani, quae maritali jun-
genda consortio, tua se expe-
tit protectione muniri : sit in
ea jugum dilectionis et pads ;
fidelis et casta nubat in
Ciiristo, iniitatrixque sancta-
ruin permaneat foBniinarum :
Let us pray.
Be propitious, Lord, unto
our supplications, and gra-
ciously assist tliine own in-
stitutions, whereby thou hast
ordained the propagation of
mankind, that that which ia
j(»ined together by thy au
thority may be preserv^ul by
thy help. Through Jesua
CJirist our Lord.
Let us pray.
O God, who by the might
of thy power didst create' all
thing's out of nothing; who,
when tne beginnings of the
universe were set in order,
and man was made to tlie
image of God, didst onhiiu
the inseparable assistance of
Wf)nian, in such wise that
thou gavest beginnin<r to her
body out of the flesh of man,
teadiing thereby that wliat
it had pleasjid ihee should
be f(.rmed of one, it should
never be lawful to put asun-
der ; God, who hast con-
secrated the bond of nuitri-
mony by such an excellent
mystery, that in the coveuiint
of marriage thou wouldst
signify the sacrament of
Christ and his Church; O
God, by whom woman is
joined to man, and society,
as ordained from the begiii-
ning, is furnished witlf a
blessing, which ahjne was not
removed, either in punish-
ment of original sin, or by
the sentence of the deluges
J
588
THE SACRA3IENT OF MATRIMONY.
look mercifully upon tliia thy
baniliuaid, who, being now
to be joined in wedlock,
earnestly desires to be forti-
fied with thy prt)tection:
may it be to her a yoke of
love and- peace ; may slie
marry in Christ, faithful and
chaste, and remain a follower
of lioly women; may blie be
amiable to hur liusbatul like
Rachel, wise like Rebe^cii,
long-lived and faithful like
Sarah. In none of her ilee-da
may that author |of deceit
have any power over her ;
may she abide firmly knit to
the faith and the conunand-
ments; joined unto one bed,
may she fly all unlawful ap-
proaches ; may slie fortify her
weakness by the strength
of discipline ; may she be
in shamefacedness grave, in
modesty venerable, in heav-
enly doctrines learned ; may
she be fruitful in oifsjjring,
approved and innocent ; and
atti''u unto the rest of the
blessed and unto the heav-
enly kingdom; that they
botli may see their children's
cliildren unto the thirii aud
fourth generation, and arrive
at a desired old age. Through
the same Jesus Christ our
Lord. I
Then the Priest, returning to the middle of the Altar, says :
Libera nos, <fec., as usual; and, after he has received the
Blood, conmnmicafes the newlij-inarried couple, and pro-
creds with the Macs: and having said </ie Benedicamus
sit amabilis viro ut Rachel,
sapiens ut Rebecca, longceva
et fi delis ut Sarah ; nihil in
ea ex actibus suis ille auc-
tor prcBvaricationis. usurpet;
nexa fidei mandatisque per-
maneat; uni thoro juncta, con-
tactus illicitos fugiat ; muniat
infirniitatem suam robore dis-
ciplinai; sit verecundia gra-
vis, pudore venerabilis, doc-
trinis C(Blestibus erudita ; sit
fuecunda in sobole, sit pro-
bata et imiocens ; et ad bea-
torum requiem, atque ad
coelestia regna perveniat : ut
videant ambo filios filiorum
usque in tertiam et quartam
generationem, et ad optatam
perveniant senectutem. Per
euuidem Dominum nostrum
Jesum Christum.
THE SACRAMENT OF MATKIMOHY.
589
Domino, or Ite mlssa est, hpjore he blesses (he people, he
turns to the Bride and Bridegroom, and says :
Deus Abraham, Deua Isaac,
et Di'ua Jacob sit vobiscum,
et ipse adiinpleat benedictio-
nem siuim in vobis : ut vide-
atis filios filiorum vestrorum,
usquH ad tertiam et quartam
gonerationem; et postea vi-
titin ieternain habeatis sine
fiiio, adjuvants Domino nostro
Jesii Cliristo : qui cum I'atre
et ypiritu Sancto vivit et
regnat Dims, per omnia sae-
cula sajculorum. Amen.
May the God of Abraham,
the God of Isaac, and tho
God of Jacob be with you
and himself fulfil his blessing
upon you ; that you may seo
your children's childretrunto
the third and fourth gener-
ation; and may afterwards
have everlasting life, without
end, by the help of our Lord
Jesus Christ ; who, with tho
Father and the Holy Ghost,
liveth and reigneth God,
world without end. Amen.
Then the Priest odhMuishes them to preserve Jidel-Ji tctvnrds
each other ; to observe continence at seaso7is of" devotion,
and particularly at the times of fasting and solemn festi-
vals : to love one another, and to persevere, with one heart,
in the fear of God. Then he sprinkles them with holy
water, and having said the Placeat tibi sancta Trinitah,
<fec., he gives the Benediction, and reads the last Gospel,
as usual.
A PRAYER
That may be daily said by a Woman in the state of Freg'
nancy.
O Lord God Almij^hty, Creator of heaven and earth,
who hast made us all out of nothing, and redeemed us
by the precious blood of thy only Son; look down
upon thy poor handmaid here prostrate before thee,
humbly imploring thy mercy, and begging thy blessing
for herself and her child, which thou hast given her to
conceive. Preserve, I beseech thee, the work of thy
hands; and defend both me and the tender fruit of m.y
womb from aU perils and all evils. Grant me in due
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690
THE SACRAMENT OF MATFJIVIONT.
tiino a hiippy delivery, and ])rin(^ rtiy chilii safe to tho
font of baptism, that it may be there happily dedicated
to thee, to love and nerve thee fjiithfully forever. But,
my God, 1 have too much reason to fear, lest my
great and manifold sins should hinder thee from heariii^^
my prayers, and draw down thy judgments np(»n me
and mine, instead of the nivreies for which I praj : and
th(!refore I feel that the firsl thing T ought to do is, to
repent, from the bottom of my heart, for all my olTenees.
humbly confess them, and continually cry to thee for
mercy. I detest, then, all my sins with my whole heart,
and desire to lay them all here at thy feet, to be etf.iced
and destroyed forever. I renounce and abhor them
with my whole soul, because they are infinitely odious
to thee; and I wish that I could expiate them with
tears of blood: I humbly beg thy pardon for them all,
and I wish, with all my heart, that I had never commit-
ted them. 1 here ofRjr myself to make what satisfaction
1 am able for them ; and I mosi ^villingly accept of
wlititever I may have to endure in childbearing, and
offer it up now beforehand to thee for my sins; firmly
resolving, by thy grace, never wilfully to offend thee
any more. Look upon my poor heart, O Lord, and if it
be not according to my words, at least I desire it should
be so : I desire it should be that contrite and humble
heart, which thou never despisest. In this disposition
of soul, and with a lively confidence in thy mercies, and
in the merits of the death and passion of Jesus Christ
thy Son, I renew my most humble petition, and once
more beg of thee, for myself thy grace and protection,
and a happy delivery; and for my child, that thou
wouldest be pleased to preserve it for the grace of holy
baptism, sanctify it for thyself, and make it thine for-
ever. Through the samo Jesus Chri,st thy Son oui'
Lord. Amen.
591
«l)e Benebifiioii of n tDoman after Cliilb-
» birti).
n7/.H a Woman after Childbirth co nes to the Church tn
k nrd at the door or entr,, of tUo Churchy hntdinn n Ihihted
cartdlem her hand; and the Prie.t. ,e,ted in ^.W j
and .hue stole, sprinkles her M holy .ater" : /tZ
V, Adjutoriuin nostrum in
noiniMo Domini.
It. Qui fucit ca4um et tor-
ram.
Ant. Haecaccipiethenndic-
tionom a Domino, et niiscri-
conjiiin) a Deo salutari suo ;
V. Our help is in the name
of tile Lord.
K. Who hatli made lieaven
and earth.
Ant. She .shall receive a
bl(!ssiii<r fr,„n tlie Lord, and
mercy from G(jd her Saviour:
. , . '^"" .->nw , ineiev I ronUi(j( lier Sir niip.
qu.a ha.>c est generatio qua), for this i.s the Lenen I of
rentmm Domnmm. them that «eek the Ltd
T/..n>/W Rsalm xxiii vnth the Gloria, for which see
Office ot the Ble.s.sed Virfrm, ;,. 847.
The Antiphon Hac accipiet is repeated.
Then, reaching the end of hi, stole to the rooman's hand the
Priest introduces her into the Church, saying '
i' giveth thee fruitfulnesa of
oifs])ring.
Ami she, entering in, kneels before the Altar, andpravs nivina
^t^Z^'"^ Lord, have mercy. Christ,
xv^rie eieison. have mercy. Lord, have
■n i niercy.
Pater noster, secrelo. Our Father, ^cretly.
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BENEDICTION AFTER CHILDBIRTH.
V. Et lie no8 in(]ucu8 in
tei)tuti()iiern.
It. iSuci libera iios n malo.
V. Siilvjiiu facuucillHm tu-
ftm, Domine.
it. Doua iiieua, Hjicrantem
m te.
V. Mitte ei, Doiuiiiu, auxi-
liuiu do sancto.
It. Kt tie yioii tuere earn.
V. Niliil prolicijit ininiious
in ou.
11. Et filius inlquitatis iiou
apnoimt iiocorc oi.
V. iJoinino, exaudi oratio-
nem ineuin.
It. Et clamor incus ad te
vnniat.
Oremus.
Oiiuiipotens, scinpitcrne
IJeus, qui per beatm Mariu)
Vir{,''ui.s partum tidulium pa-
rieiitiuiu dolores in gaudium
vertiriti : rospice propitius su-
per luuie iumulaiii tuain ad
tonipluiu tuum pro gratiuruin
actioiie lujtaui accedentem :
et ])raista, ut post hazic vitain,
ejusdem beatae Mariie men-
tis et intercessione, ad ajter-
nse beatitudinis gaudia cum
prole sua perveiiire mereatur.
Per Christum Domiuum nos-
trum.
R. Amen.
V. And lead us not into
toinptatit»n.
It, iiut deliver ua from eviJ,
V. Save thino handmaid.
O Lord.
It. Who hopeth in tfioe,
mj (iod.
V. Send her help, O Lord,
from the sanctuary.
it. And defend her out of
Sion.
V'. Let not the enemy pre-
vail against her.
it. N(tr the son of ini(piity
apuroach to hurt her.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Let us pray.
Almighty, everlasting God,
who, through the delivery of
the blessed Virgin Mary, hast
turned into joy the pains of
the faithful in chihibirth, look
mercifully upon this lliino
handmaid, coming in gladness
to thy temple, to olfer up her
thanks : and grant that, after
this life, by the merits and in-
tercession of the same blessed
Mary, she may merit to ar-
rive, together with her jff-
spring, at the joys of ever-
lasting happiness. Through
Christ our Lord.
K. Amen.
Then he sprinkles her with holi/ water, in theformo/a Orosn,
saying :
^ Pax et benedictio Dei om- Tl « peacq and bleasinir of
.upo.entis, Pains, ►i* et Fuii, God Aimighty, the Father,' ►^
BENEDICTION AFTER .HILDBIRTH. 693
uud abide forever, Aiuvii.
NoT«.-rA., 4c„eJ«r/.„ u not gi.cn czccpt to tUose ... lawful wcMock
Cte 33ene^rctron of a Wonu.n In CDflt-fafrtD. mm tl-eu
fs a iJoutJt of l)cv safeta?.
V Adjutorimn nostrum in V^ f^m. iw.ir, ; • *i
ncmiinc.. Doniini. ^^ , ,,; i"', , ^^ "* '" ^'^^ "^"»«
It. d^ui fecit coeluiii et tor- i^ vim. in > ,
ram ^"'"ciic, h. Who luitli made heaven
,/ J,., - luid earth.
V. ojllvmn fuc uncillam V «..., ii • i .
tiuuu. Don,ine. q I o,d ' "^ ^'^"d'naid.
.^ K Deu«, ,ueuH. sperantem ^ Jt^Who hopeth in thee, O
ib,^iud- !r '• '^""'"' *""'^ 2"? T \f' ^ ^"^^' '^
I, A ♦ tower of Htrenifth.
It. A iuco ,mm,cL k. Kro,u the face of the
■\r ATM -1 . enemy.
V NU„1 proftciat inimicus V. Let not the enemy pre-
iV Pf fii; • • •. X- vail agiun.st her. ' ^
K. ht faljus ,niqu,tatia non R. Nor thp «nn nf ;,.;^ •+
lium a^" ir,;.''""'-'^' '"'^'- J„ «-'' "7 '-'P. O Lord
K. tt de bion tuere earn J{. Aud defend her out of
.enif "'"""" "'*"' "'' *" „> .f* '-^t >»y -^n c„,r,
V i-1 • , . ^"^^o thee.
V. Domuius yob^um. V. The Lord be with voa
R. Et cum spintu tuo. R. And with tl,yT^rit^
n^.H-,-/?''""'"'- . Letusprav.
•^-x..n!pui,ens sempiterne Almighty, everlakin-^ Pxnrl
J)eus, qu, dedistifamulia tui. who hatt give,^^ thy sel!'
LJ 50*
594
BENEDICTION AFTER CHILDBIRTH.
in confessione veraj fidei cster-
nae Triiiitutis gloriam agno-
scere, et in potentia majesta-
tia atlorare Unitatem ; quaj-
sumus, ut eju3(ium fitlei firnii-
tate, hvec fainula tua ab om-
nibus fiempcr muiiiatur ad-
irersis. Per Dominum nos-
trmn Jesum Cliristum, <fec.
Oremus.
Dotnine Deus, omninm Cre-
ator, fortis et terribi lis, j Hiatus
aique misericors, qui solus
bonus et }>iu9 es ; qui de om-
ni nialo liberas Israel ; qui fe-
cisti patres electos quoslibet,
et sauctificasti eos munere
Spiritus tui; qui gloriosie
Virgiuis Marias corpus et ajii-
mam, ut digiium Filii tui ha-
bitai'uluiu effici mereretur,
Spiritu saneto cooperante,
praiparasti : qui Joanueni
Baptistani Spiritu Saneto re-
pleri, et in utero matris exul-
tare fecisti ; accipe eacrificiiim
cordis ctinrriti, ac fervens de-
siderium famuue tute N. hu-
militer supplicantis, pro con-
servatione prolis debiHs,quam
ei dedisti concipere ; et cus-
fodi pjirientem tuam, et de-
fende ab onnii dolo et injuria
diri liostis. ut obstetricnnte
manu misericordj-aetufe, fcetus
ejus ad banc lucem veniat
mcolumis, ac sanctte rcijene-
rationi servetur, tibi in omni-
bus jugitcr deserviat, et vitam
consequi mcreatur aeteruam.
vants, in the confession of tho
true taith, to acknowledge the
glory oJ" the eternal Trinity,
and, in the power of majesty,
to adore the Unity ; grant, we
beseech ther, that, by stead-
fastness hi tiiesume faith, thia
thine handmaid may iver hn
defended from all adversitioa.
Through our Lord, tfec.
Let U3 pray.
Lord God, rireator of all
things, strong and terrible,
just and merciful, who alone
art good and kind : who de-
liverest Israel from all evil ;
who madest whom thou
wouldest chosen fathers, and
sanctifiedst them with the gift
of thy Sjjirit ; who, by the co-
operation of the Holy Spirit,
(luist j)repare the body and
sold of the glorious Virgin
Mary, that she might be wor-
thy to be nutde a fitting hab-
itation of thy Son;" who
madest John the Baptist to
be filled with tho Holy Spirit,
and to leap in his motlier's
womb ; accept the sacrifice
of a contrite heart, and the
fer\-ent desire of thine hfind-
maid, N., who humblv be-
seecheth thee for the pres(>r-
vation of the feeble offspring
which thou hast given her to
conceive ; preserve thine
handmaid m ehildbouring,
and defend her from jdl craft
and injury of tlie direful en<v
my; Jiut, by tie helping
I
BENEDICTION AFTEH CHILDBIRTH. fiSJ
JJlX''™' ''°™""'" "^- ''""'' "f «'y "■ercy.l.er off.
si)ring may come safe to thia
liglit of day, and may be pre-
served for lj«)ly ref,'enfcration,
may evermoie serve thee in
all things, and rnay merit to
attain unto everlasting life.
Through the same our Lord|
^^«°- R. Amen.
Then fie is sprinkled with holy water, whilst the 66th Psalm
vnh the Gforja, is bemg said; for which see Office of hi'
Blessed Virgm.jt). 871. ^c v^iuce oi tne
V. Benedicamus Patrem,
et Filium, cum Sancto Spi-
ritu.
R. Laudemus et superex-
altemus eum in saecula.
V. Angelis suis Deus man-
det de te.
li. Ut custodiant te in om-
nibus viis tuis.
V. Domine, exaudi oratio-
nem meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veniat.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Oremus.
Visita, qua9snmna, Domine,
cunctam habitationem istam,
et omnes hisidias ab ea et
praesenti famula tua longe re-
pelle et Angeli tui sancti
habitent in ea, qui earn et ejus
proh m in pace custodiant : et
benedictio tua sit super earn
"— I'f?! . c-aivauusuijinipotens
Deus, et lucem eis tuam con-
V. Let us bless the Father,
and the Son, with the Holv
Spirit. ^
R. Let us praise and highly
exalt him forever.
V. God shall give his An
gels charge concerning thee.
R. To keep thee in all tliy
ways.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry como
unto thee.
V. The liord be with you
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Visit, we beseech thee,
Lord, all this hab'itation, and
drive all dangers fur from it
and from this thine handmaid;
and let thy holy Angels dweU'
in it, to preserve her and her
offfiprinjr in peace; and let
thy blessing be always upon
her: save them, O almighty
God, and grant unto them thy
596
THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS.
cede perpetuam. Per Doini-
imm nostrum, tfec.
R. Amen.
Benedictio Dei omnipoten-
tis, Putris ►J*, et Filii, et Spi-
ritus Sancti, descondat super
to et super prolem iaam, et
niaueat semper.
K. Amea
perpetual light. Through our
Lord, <fec.
R. Amen.
May tlie blessing of God
Almighty, of the Father, ►J^
and of the Son, and of tlie
Holy Ghost, descend uj)on
thee and upon thy offspring,
and abide forever.
R. Amen.
-♦••♦-
®l)e Penitential JJsalms.*
Ant. Remember not, of our'parents: neither take
Lord, our offences, nor those thou vengeance of our sins.
Psalm vi. Domine, ne in furote.
1. David, in deep affliction, prays for a mitigation of the Divine angtr ;
4. in consideration of God's mercy ; 5. his glory ; 6. his own repent-
ance. 8. By faith he triumphs over his> enemies.
1 Lord, rebuke me not and who will give thee thanks
in thine indignation : nor clias- in hell ?
tise me in thy wrath. 6 I have labored in my
2 Have mercy upon me, groanings, every niglit will I
Iiord, for I am weak : heal me, wash my bed : and water ray
O Lord, for my bones are couch with my tears,
troubled. 7 Mine eye is troubled
3 My soul also is troubled through indignation ; I have
exceedingly; but thou, grt)wn old among all mine
Lord, how long ? enemies.
4 Turn thee, Lord, and 8 Depart from me, all ye
deliver my soul : O save me that work iniquity : for the
for thy mercy's sake. Lord hath heard the voice of
6 For in death there is no my weeping,
one that remembereth thee : 9 The Lord hath heard my
* It is a pious custom to recite the seven penitential Psalms, respmj
tiveiy, by way of prayer ayaiust the seven deadly sins
THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS.
597
.0 Let J Sr;„emies bo "gW I^ 'P"""^'
ashamed and sore vexed : let
Psalm xxxi. Beati quorum.
wliose sins are covered o ti 1
Q T. &""c. jj^g about.
alo„,l all the day W f •"¥; "'"' '"" """■'"^'
* For day and „L, ,l "'u'" "'" ""y^ ^^''"•''■"■» ""«■
turned m my anirui.sh whilp n t> " ^im
l^he tho,.„ /aa I.to'Ld't an^.^ll^r ^ti;:?^ t^
K T 1 - derstundinir.
8 But in the aoodof many ""jbr"!!"' "'"''" "' ''"'"'•
Psalm xxxviL Domine, ne in furore.
1. D«M'j extreme onguish. 15, h^ |,„pea „, c„d.
lion and grief. 22. Prayer.
18. Ilia reslffno*
• ,, P ^"■'l' rebuke me not
m thme indignation : nor chas-
tise me m thy wrath.
2 For hine arrows stick
fast III me and thou hast laid
thy hand heavily upon me.
698
THE PENITENTIAL PSALMS.
3 There is tto liealth in my
flesh because of thy wrath :
tliere i.s no rest to my bonea
because of my shis.
* "or my iniquities are
|?one over my head: and,
uke a heavy burden, press
sorely upon me.
6 My wounds liave putri-
fi»Kl and are corrupt : because
of my fo(jIishness.
6 I am become miserable,
and am bowed down even to
the end : I go sorrowfully all
the day long.
1 For my loins are filled
with illusions: and there is
no soundness in my flesh,
8 I am afflicted and hum-
bled exceedin<,'ly : I have
roared for tlie groaning of
my heart.
9 Lord, all my desire is be-
fore thee: and my groaning
is not hidden from thee.
10 My heart is troubled,
my strengtli hath failed me :
the very light of mine eyes
is gone from me.
11 My friends and mv
neighbors: drew near, and
stood up against me.
12 They that were once
nigh me stood afar off: and
they that sought after my
eoul did violence against me.
13 And they that sought to
do me evil talked vanities,
and nnagmed deceits all tha
day long. ^
14 But I, as a deaf man,
heard not : and as one that is
dumb, who openeth not his
mouth.
15 1 became as a man that
heareth not: and that hath
no jeproofs in his mouth.
16 For in thee, O Lord,
have I hoped : thou wilt hear
me, O Lord. my God.
17 For I siiid, Let not mine
enemies at any time triumph
oyer me : ami when my feet
slip, they have spoken great
things against me,
18 For I am prepai-ed for
scourgfts: and my sorrow is
always before me.
19 For I will confess mine
miqiiity : and will thuik upon
my sin.
20 But mine enemies live,
and are strengthened agauist
me : and they that hate me
wrongfully are multiplied.
21 They that render evil
for good spake against me:
because 1 followed goodness.
22 Forsake me not, O Lord
my God : go not thou far from
me.
•
23 Haste thee to mv help:
O Lord God of my salvation.
Glory, «fec.
THE PENITENTIAL PSALMd.
Psalm !. Mherere.
699
i. navM prays for romi^sion of h m sins • h f
fh,ln. ,K.t in Hnchflce, but „ a e'riri.o ^ '^"''^''' '""^"'>- '7- Hod
the exaltation of the Cl.urch. ' '""'• ^"- ^"^^'^ /"-"Js fo.
mercy. " ^^'("t; iiom my sn.s: and biot out
2 And according to the ''*'Vrrl"''^;"'''>-
mnlftude of thy tender rner heit oT'ol'" "\' '^ ^'^"••^"
cies : l,|<,t out my ininuit v /; il ' • ^- *'^ = ^"'^ '"^''^^ a
3.Wushmeye^tnreLm elf -^P"'^ -'^''i" "'J W-
my iMiquitv : and cleanse me % n,,, ^ ,
from my sm. ,, ^*- '^'*'^t me not away from
. 4 F(,r I acknowledge mv < ir?'"'""*'.'" «"^ ^'''^^ ""t
ways before me. : ^"^ l^'';^tore unto me the
. 5 Against thee onlv have I S.n'^.f I ^ ^^ «"'^»tion : and
•\'";>ed. and done evil i/'thy n it^''"" '"^ ^^^^^ ^ P^^'^^ct
fi^'lit: that thou mavest ho ^Vaj m,
ustified in thy w df an 1 i^ "^'^ ^^^'^ *^« ""i"«t
muyestovercom^eXL'th lilllT-''^ ""^^ the wicked
art,in,lged. ^ "''•" ''''f J 'j^' «^!>nverted unto thee.
I fi For behold I was con ^„i,:. ^''''^f '' "'« t^rom blood-
ceived in iniquities and h." ^v' i"":'^^^"*^'''"'^^"'!''^
-aid myltherci^ SSflhyl^i^^r^'"^^^
and hidden things of thy w^ 7' k ''\r .rr"
;;;;mthouhastnUmasaci]«;;:^i^^^
8 Thou Shalt sprinkle m. f//'''" '^'/^'t'^^^^'nt-offeringa,
^tJi hyssop, andTshdl be '^"^?;"* "^^V^ delighted."
cleansed: thou KhJll^' J.^ '^^^^'it^nhce of Gwl isan
"^«. and I sM t^ ™^^^ ««^-^-i^;pint: a contrite an
^v'l.iter than snow '^'^' ^\ ^'^^'h « Ood, thou
^ 9 Thou Shalt make me hear j Dp tf ^'"'- . 1
fPy and gladness : and tl in thv ^ f ^^^•'jf bly, Lord,
bonos that were hnmbl'd hat >1^' if'^r'^-'*'' ^'^'"•
6i»ull rejoice. -^-^'«<i rnat tJiu walls of Jerusalem
'' may be built up.
600
PENITENTIAL PSALMS.
20 Then shalt thou accept inga : then sliall thoy lay
th(> sacrifice of justice, obla- calves upon tliine altars,
tions, and whole burut-offer- Glory, tfec.
Psahn ci. Doniine, exaudl.
I. The extreme affliction of the Psalmist. 12. TJ^e eternity ami the mercy
of tiod, 19. to be recorded aiul praised hy future generations. 26. The
nncliangealtleness of God.
1 O Lord, liear my prayer,
and lot my cry come unto
thee.
2 Turn not away tliy face
from me : in tlie day when I
am in trouble, incline thine
ear unto me.
3 In what day soever I ?hall
call upon thee : hearken
unto me speedily,
4 For my days are vanish-
ed like smoke : and my bones
as it were bread: and min-
my driiJc with weep
gled
ing.
11 Because of tlune indig-
nation and wrath: for thou
hast lifted me up and cast
me down.
1 2 My davs are gone down
like a shallow: and I am
withered like grass.
13 But thou, Lord, en-
durest forever : and tiiy me-
are dried up like fuel for the morial to all generations.
fire.
5 I am smitten as grass,
and my heart is withered:
for I have forgotten to eat
my bread.
6 Through the voice of my
groaning: my bones have
cleaved to my flesh.
7 I am become like a peli-
can in the wilderness : and like
a night-raven in the house.
14 Thou shalt arise an i
have mercy upon Sion : for it
is time that thou have mercy
upon her, yea, the time is
come.
15 For thy servants have
delighted in her stones: and
they shall have compassion on
the earth thereof.
16 The Gentiles shall fear
thy name, Lord : and all the
8 1 have watched : and am kings of the earth thy glory
become like a sparrow that 17 For the Lord h.ath built
fiitteth alone on the house- up Sion : and he shall be seen
''^P- in his glory.
9 Mine enemlos reviled me 18 He hath had regard un-
all the day long : and they to the prayer of the kwly :
that praised me have sworn and hath not despised their
together against me. petition.
10 For I have eaten ashes * 19 Let these things be
J
wrr''ttcn for another genera-
*f "; . and the people that
shall be. created aliall praise
the Lord.
20 For he hath looked down
from his high and holy place •
out of heaven hatli tlic Lord
looked upon the earth,
21 That he might hear the
groaning of them that are in
letters: that he might deliver
the children of the slain.
22 That the.y may declare
the name of the Lord in Sion •
and Ins praise in Jerusa-
lem.
23 When the people as-
semble together: and kings
that they may serve the Lord!
24 He answered him in the
way of his strength : Declare
unto me the fewness of mv
days. '^
PENITENTUL PSALMS.
601
25 Call me not away in the
midst of my days : thy yeara
are unto generation and gen-
eration.
.26 Thou, Lord, in'the bo-
gmnmg didst lay the founda-
tions of the earth : and the
heavens are the work of thy
hands. ^
27 They shall perish, but
thou endurest: and they all
shall gi-ow old as a gar-
ment.
28 And as a vesture shalt
thou change them, and they
shall be changed: but thou
art the same, and thy years
shall not fail,
29 The children of thy ser
vants shall continue: and
their seed shall be directed
lorever.
Glory, <fec.
The cry of a contrite heart
1 Out of the depths have
1 cried unto thee, Lord :
■Liord, hear my voice.
2 Oh, let thine ears consid-
er well : the voice of my sun-
pucation. ^
3 If thou, O Lord, shalt
mark iniquities: Lord, who
shall abide it ?
4 For with tliee there is
propitiation : and because of
thy law I have waited for
thee Lord.
Psalm cxxix. De Profundi.
imploring the Divine mercy.
6 My soul hath waited on
his word : my soul hath hoped
m the Lord.
6 From the morning watch
even until night: let Israel
hope in the Lord.
. 7 For with the Lord there
IS mercy : and with him is
plenteous redemption.
8 And he shall redeem Is-
rael: from all his iniqui-
ties. ^
Glory, (fee.
L
r;
602
t.
PENITENTIAL PSALMS.
Psalm cxlii. Domine, e.mudi.
3. He represenfj hifl J»tre<».
: 10. for «aticii(ioation; 12.
for
David prays for favor in judgment.
\myH Hor tirnre ; <). for deli vera.ice
victory over liis eiiemiei.
^^.v^o^JI'Kr^r'^-^'r^'^ *'^^'" that .,0 down into th.
K»>^ our to my aupplu-ation iMt,
n ort with by H.rvunf, : for in U) Make me to know the
DO )lI8tlllC(I. |;,r t^ ^j J
3 lujr tho enemy hath per- my soul. "^
1 u , '"ivo I fled : teach me to do
4 He hath made me to dwell thy will for thou tri\.?
in darkness, as those that GckI ""'^ "'^
huvt. been hm- dead .-and my 12 Thy jrood spirit shall
^p.n ..vexed within me, n,y h-u,! me LoX X la d
heart w.tlun me is troubled' for thy nan.e' saket Ci'
d4s Jrohl 'Tr'^''''^ '''1 '^"" ^^''''^' ^-^J^<^" '^e i" %
«.i}8 ot old, I have mused justice ^
6 I imv ^ ^t,v.f nLn 1 f .1 -^ '"^'''^-y ^'''*" '^^^^^^^ destroy
1,nn 1 . St' f chcd forth my mme enefnies. ^
7 Hear me spoecliW, O GI„ry,Ac. '
Lord: my spmt hath fa,„ted ^„(/ Rem.mber not,
Q ri^ , , Lord, our ofFencea. nor thosp
from m7 ?e.t tT^.-^ '■"f "/ ""■• P""""^ •• "«'''«■■ tok^
from me . lest I be like unto thou vengeance of o.u- Bin*.
OIWKR OCCASIONAL PSALMS.
Cf)e ffiratiual U«a!m0.
IK)3
I'a cxix-cxxi , pp. 899, 901 ; Vs. cxxii.-cxxiv nn Qok oM
1 h. txxv.-cxxvi; im Q11 Q1Q i,'^**;'PP- 905-907;
9^1 , lu .xxxi.;V T73 ' ^ ' ^ '• ^^^^"-<^^. pp. 929,'
Psahn cxxxii. ^cr. y««„t 6on.«n.
rcn to dwell tiHrJ]Z I f, */'^ '"'^ ^'^^ment : like jia
unity. *'^'^^"'^ '" th« dew of H.nunn that fall.
the beard of Aaron. Glory. Ac.
Psalm cxx.viii. A'cce nunc bcnedicite,
I Behold now, bless vc the r in *\ • w ,.-.
Lord : all ve servinf^ If I / J^"' "'^'''^'^ ^'^^t up
Lonl. ^ '^''"*' ^^ ^''^ your han.l.s to the holy places :
Glory, <fec.
©t&ev orcas'onnl Dsalm».
Psalm xix. Exaudiat te Dominus
J„.^- -" r-" ''- ,^^'p e":£Tu't„fe^,J:::?^ --^
irom the sanctuary • and dp- r. vj . u" . t'**^V
fend ihne out (,f Sion . 1 ) ^'" /*:J'"ce in thy
604
OTHER OCCASIONAL PSALMS.
6 May the Lord fulfil all
thy petitivms: now know I
that the Lord hath saved his
Anointed.
7 He will hear him from
his holy heaven: the salva-
tion of his right hand is in
poAVera.
8 Some upon chariots, and
some upon horses : but we
will call upon the iwme of
the Lord our God.
9 They are fast bound, and
have fallen : but we are risen,
and stand upright.
10 Lord, save the king
and hear us in the day, tliiit
we shall call upon thee.
Glory, Ic.
Psalm Ixxxiii. Qxcam dilecta.
1 How lovely are thy tab-
ernacles, Lord of hosts : my
Boul Jongeth and fainteth for
the courts of the Lord.
2 My heart and my flesh :
have rejoiced in the livhi"
God. "^
8 For the sparrow hath
found her a house; and the
turtle a nest for herself, where
she may lay her young.
4 Even thy altars, O Lord
of hosts: my King and mv
God. ^
5 Blessed are they that
dwell in thy house, O Lord :
they shall praise thee forever
and ever.
6 Blessed is the man whose
help is from thee : in his heart .
he hath disposed to ascend
by steps, in the vale of tears,
in the place that he hath
fixed.
7 For the lawgiver shall
give a blessing, they shall go
from virtue to virtue: the
God of gods shall be seen in
Sion.
8 O Lord God of hosts,
hear my prayer: give ear.
God of Jacob.
9 Behold, O (Jod, our pro-
tector: and look upon the
face of thine Anointed.
10 For one day in thy
courts : is better than a thou-
sand.
11 I have chosen rather
to be an abject in the house
of my God : than to dwell
in' the tabernacles of sin-
ners.
12 For God loveth mercy
and truth : the Lord will give
grace and glory.
13 He will not deprive of
good things them that walk
in innocence : Lord of hosts,
blessed is the man tha .hopeth
in thee.
Glory Ac.
OTHER OCCASIONAL PSALMS. gQA
Psalm Ixxxv. Indina, Drnnine.
1 Inclin ) i\ ine ear. Lorrl i a n i .
r.nd hoarne. for I arnnt 'it' fi ^''"'^''^* nie, Lord, in
and poor. '^'^''^ '3^ ^">-. «"d I will walk in
2 Preserve my soul for T • / *''"/*^: .'«* my heart re-
I-ord, for I have criod n f i' , "' '"^ ^"^^'' ^'^1' "'J whole
all the day 5ve oy to the I""'' V"'^ ^ ^^'^ ^'J^^'^' ^'^7
«>uloftl/.erUStothe "IT &• •
Lord, have I lifted un n.v +. 7 *'»y "^ "''cy is great
soul. ^ "P "'^ i^^^'-^^ nie ; and thou hast
4 For thou. O Lord, art We" hell ""^ '^"^ '^""^ *^«
«we..t and gentle: and nlen- T q n n i .,
te.n.s in ntercy to all tW rJ ^ ^'*'*': ^^'^ ^'^^^^ «>•«
call upon thee ^ ^* "''*" "? "^"'"^^ me, and the
5 Give ear O ^ «,..? + assembly of the mijrhty have
prayer rar/' a'it^dM" tZ T ^llL"'};/;'" ' \T^ ''--■»'
b in the day of my trouble
1 cried unto thee: for thou
hast heard me.
7 There is none amonj? the
gods like unto thee, Lord :
14 And thou. O Lord, art
a bod of compassion and
mercy : patient, plenteous in
mercy, and true.
15 Oh, look upon me, and
be merciful unto me : give
and there i, n„„e That 3„ th thy rmm^i.rCo^.r ^''<
accordiuir to thy works ^oL i ""*^ ^'^7 ^er-
name. ^ ■> '>^ ?'' "'7 ««« ■'. and be con-
Si For thou art sreal and r.?)! ,''™?"»e "wu, O
'"'(^xxr^"'^^^'"" --t!:j«e p™ '"^' "'
^ Giory, ttc.
Psalm cii. Benedic, anima.
»„I, .'?,'!?,.!';«, .?»•'!• my 2 Ble,, the Lord o -
"iebk-huh-oirrr"""" t^c" ""'"' •^^^ ^
51*
J
606
OTHER OCCASIONAL PSALMS.
3 Who forgivetli thee all
thiiio iniquiti«!g: wlio heiUeth
ttll thine mlirmitie.s.
4 Who redeemeth tljy life
from (leHtruction : who ciowii-
eth thee with mercy mid com-
passion.
6 Who sntiafieth thy desire
with good things: thy youth
sliall be renewed like the ea-
gle'8.^ ,
6 Tlie Lord (loeth mercies :
and judgment lor all that suf-
fer wrong.
7 He hath made his ways
known unto Moses: his will
unto tlie children of Israel.
8 The Lord is full of com-
passion and mercy : long-
suffering, and plenteous in
mercy.
9 He will not alway be
angry : neither will he threat-
en forever.
10 He hath not dealt with
us according to our sins ; nor
rewarded us according to our
iniquities.
11 For according to the
height of the heaven above
the earth : hath he strength-
ened his mercy towards them
that fear him.
12 As far as the east is
from tlie west: so far hath
he removed our iniquities
from us.
13 As a father hath pity on
Psalm cxxx\ il
1 I will praise thee, O
Lord, witJi my whole h^urt ■
liifl cl.ihjrcn, so hath the Lord
pity on them that fear him :
f«»r he knoweth whereof wo
are made.
14 He remembereth thit
we are but dust : man's days
are as grass ; as the flower
of the field, so shall he flour-
ish.
15 For the spirit sliall ]mm
away in him, and he shall not
be: and ho shall know his
place no more.
16 But the merc^ of the
Lord is from eternity: and
unto eternity upon them that
fear him.
17 And his justice upon
children's children: even upon
such as keep his covenant.
18 And are mindful of his
commandments : to do them.
19 The Lord hath prepared
his throne in heaven : and his
kingdom shall rule over all,
20 Bless the Lord, all ye
his angels: ye that are mighty
in strength, and fulfil his com-
mand uient, hearkening unto
the Voice of his words.
21 Bless the Lord, all ye
his hosts : ye ministers of liis,
that do his will.
22 Bless the Lord, all ye
his works : in every place of
his dominion, my soul, bless
thou the Lord.
Glory, (fee.
Conjitcbor tibi.
for thoiffcast hoard the wordi
, .+•
i my niout' l
THE CREED OF ST. ATHANASIUS.
2 Inthewglitofthenn^els
wilJ I aiuir praise unto tlieo •
I will udoru towards thy holy
tfinpie, and give praise unto
tJiy name.
3 For tJiy nieicy. and fi.r
thy truth 8 Kuke: for thou hast
magnified thy name above all
thmgs.
4 Oh, liear me in wlint dav
soevor I Hhall call upon thee-
tliou Shalt multiply strcuLrth
in my houI.
5 Let all tlie kings of the
earth praise t^ee, O Lord:
tor they have heard all the
words of thy mouth.
6 And let them sing in the
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ways of the Lord: for great
IS the glory of the Lord.
7 For the Lord is high, and
looketh upon the humble:
and the lofty l.e knowetlj
afar oft.
.« If I shall walk in the
midst oftribulation, thou wilt
quicken me: and against the
wiath of mine enemies tliou
Jiast stret(!h(,d forth thy han<l
and thy right hand hath saved
me.
9 The Lord will repay for
me : thv mercy endureth for-
ever; desjjise not the works
ot thine, own hands.
Glory, <J'
me itvm of St. mmmatus.
Whosoever will be saved
before all things it is neces-
sary, that he hold the Catho-
lic faith. "
Which faith, except every
one do keep entire and invio-
late, without doubt he shall
perisii everlastingly.
Now the Catholic faith is
this; that we worship one
God in Trinity, and Trinity
•J Unity. "^
Neither confounding the
Persons, nor dividing the
substance
For there is one Person of
the Father, another of the
^on, another of the Holv
Ghost. *^
But the Godhead of the
Father and of the Son, and of
the Holy Ghost, is all one ;
the -lory equal, the majesty
co-eternal. "^
. Such us the Father is such
u V'^^r,^""'' ""^ «"*^'» is the
Holy Ghost
The Father uncreate, the
bon uncreate, Liie Hol^ Ghost
uncieate.
The Father incomprehensi-
ble, the: Son incomprehensi-
ble the Holy G^(.8l jneoni-
preliensible.
The Father eternal, the Son
eternal,the Holy Ghost eter-
nal.
And yet they are not three
--. . ,,„r-, uuv une eternal.
As also tl ey are not three
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THE CREED OF ST. ATHANASIUS.
uncreatDs, nor three incom-
prfthen.-»ib)e8 ; but one uncre-
ate, and one incomproliensi-
ble.
In like manner the Fatlier
is almii,'hty, the Sun almi-jh-
ty, and tlie Holy Ghost al-
mighty.
And yet they are not three
ahni<<hties, but one almighty.
So the Father is Go(i, the
Son God, and the Holy Ghost
God.
And yet they are not tln-eo
Gods, but one God.
So likewise tlie Father in
Lord, the Son is J^nl, and the
Holy Ghost is Lord.
And yet they are not three
Lords, but one Lord.
For like as we are compel-
led by the Christian verity
to acknowledge every person
by himself to be God and
Lord :
So we are forbidden by
the Catholic religion, to say
there are three Gods, or three
Lords.
The Father is made of none,
neither createtl, nor bugotten.
The Son is from the Father
alone, not made, nor created,
but begotten.
^ The Holy Ghost is from the
Father and the Son, not made,
nor created, nor begotten, but
proceeding.
So there is one Father, not
three Fathers ; one Son, not
three Sons ; one Holy Ghost,
not three Holy Ghosts.
And in this Trinity, there b
nothing before or after, noth-
ing greater or less ; but the
whole three Persons are co-
eternal together and co-equaL
So that in all things, as ia
aforesaid, the Unity is to be
worshipped in Trinity, and
the Trhiity in Unity.
He, tlierefore, that will be
saved, must thus think of the
Trinity.
Furthermore, it is necessary
to everlasting salvation, that
ho also believe rightly the
Incarnation of our £>rd Jesus
Clirist.
Now the right faith is, tint
we believe and confess that
our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Son of God, is both God and
man.
He is God of the substance
of his Father, begotten before
the world ; and he is man of
the substance of his Mother,
born in the world :
Perfect God and perfect
man ; of reasonable soul and
human flesh subsisting.
Equal to the Father ac-
cording to his Godhead ; and
less than the Father accord-
ing to his manhood.
Who, although ho be both
God and man, yet he is not
two, but one Christ :
One, not by the conversion
of the Godhead into flesh, but
by the taking of the manhood
unto God :
One altogether, not by
and
by
confusion of substance, but
by unity of person.
For as the reasonable soul
aaid the flesh is one man, so
wod and man is one Christ.
_ Who suffered for our salva-
tion, descended into hell, rose
Jiy:ain the tliird day from the
dead.
He ascended into heaven •
he sitteth at the right hand
of God the Father Almighty •
from whence he shall come to
judge the living and the dead.
A NOVENA IN HONOR OF, ETC.
C09
At whose coming all men
sliall rise again with their
bodies, and shall give an ac-
count of their own works.
And they that have dose
food shall go into life ever-
lasting ; and they that have
done evil, into everlasting
fire. *»
This is the Catholic faith,
which except a man believe
taithlully and steadfastly, he
cannot be saved.
Glory, etc.
39 I
-♦•♦-
perfect rc^'guation, should T be -^r^;' : '''^"''' ^''"^''^ ^^'^
i""ri-. If, says St. August ne, " he sopms rtp-if »^ »»,^- • .
a Notena fn JQonot ot m Name of Stsii..
Oh! merciful Jesus, ivho didst in tliy earlv infim-v
..-.as „.„od, ana assumnig for us that name" wiricfis
610
A NOVENA TO THE SACKED HEAKT.
above all names ; we thank thee for such early proof*
of thy infinite love; wa venerate thy sacred name, in
union with the profound respect of the anjrel who first
announced it to the earth, and unite our affections to
the sentiments of tender devotion which the adorable
name of Jesus has in all ages enkindled in the hearts of
thy servants. Animated with a firm faitii in thy uner-
ring word, and penetrated with confidence in thy mercy
we now most humbly remind thee of the promise thou
hast made, tiiat when two or three should assemble in
thy name, thou tliyself wouldst be in the midst of them.
Come, then, in the midst of us, most amiable Jesus !
tor it IS in thy sacred name we are here assembled.
Come into our hearts, that thy holv Spirit may pray in
and by us ; and mercifully grant us, through that ado-
rable name, which is the joy of heaven, the terror of hell,
the consolation of the aftlieted, and the solid ground of
our unlimited confidence, all the petitions we make in
tins Novena.
^ Oh, blessed Mother of our Redeemer! who didst par-
ticipate so sensibly in the sufferings of thy dear Son,
when he shed his sacred blood, and assumed for us the
name of Jesus ; obtain for us, through that adorable
name, the favors we petition for in this Novena. Beg
also, that the most ardent love may imprint on our hearts
that sacred name, that it may be always in our minds,
and frequently on our lips ; that it may be our defence
in temptations, and our refuge in danger, during our
lives, and our consolation and support in the hour of
death. Amen.
{To this may be added the Litany of Jesus. See Contents.)
^ Nobena to tl)e SacreK ?Qeatt.
O SACRED and adorable Heart of Jesus ! Furnace oi
eternal pharity ! Ocean of infinite mercy ! Consolation
of the afflicted ! Refuge of sinners ! and Hone of the
4 NOVENA T D THE SACRED HEART. 61 1
homage thou thyse f tlnZrTfr^l' n- *"'. P^'l'^tual
altars!" Mo«t aifb /e Sett f Ih^^^ ^" ^!»^
an eternal love sunnliTfhJl'if * ".'*^ '^^'^^^ "« ^'th
receive J^X SfftM r>;'--i|^^
to ;« not o.^^:::^i^f;^z;x;^^
sirest much more to cr.Lre our lovf nH » ' ''^ ' *'■
ground and motive of ou? te, Ir c^wVf nf ^''2/"'' 1'^^
:;:ls^'::;drt,^-^^^^^' ^^^^
' ""ate Heart of Jesus! wl ch' w,^^:::^^'''';
v-v . >^:orr«w in the garden of Olives auL I ? f- ""'^
spn-itual and corporal miseries S, In ' "^ "^'
"II the confidence thou de hvst I To.^^^
extent of thy power anS it^^L ^"^yrZ^T V'
vmced that those things which are hm lil h 7'i ''""
means are infinitelv c-isv tn \u "''f*^^''V^' to human
CMlly offer up through thv intercesJ on « i '''"
"cuts, and eouW in a moment ch.m.r,. the m.wt „i.^
ra <■ to have compassion on tho.se wlTo a "in e dre.d
tul state of mortal sin. and to ,m^n f- „„ ..ir i,. .. "'^""■
of M,s mercy at the hour of our death." Amct """"""'
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612
A NOVENA TO THE BLESSED VIRGHf.
a :Nobetta to t|)e 38le»»eli Vivgin,
MOST holy Virgin ! who wert chosen by the ado-
rable Trinity from all eternity to be the mo^t pure
Mother of Jesus, permit m^, thy humble and devoted
client, to r^'taind thee of the joy thou didst receive in the
instant of the moat sacred incarnation of our divine Lord,
and during the nine months thou didst carry him in thy
chaste womb. I wish most sincerely that I could rejiew
or even increase that joy, by the fervor of my prayers.
O tender Mother of the afflicted ! grant me, under my
present necessities, that peculiar protection thou hast
promised to those who devoutly commemorate this in-
eifable joy. Relying on the infinite mercies of thy di-
vine Son ; trusting in that promise which he has made,
that those who ask should receive ; and penetrated with
confidence in thy powerful prayers ; I most humbly sn-
treat thee to intercede for me, and to obtain for me the
favors which I petition for in this Novena, if it be the
holy will of God to grant them ; and if not, to ask for
me whatever graces I most stand in need of. (Here
specify your request.)
1 desire by this Novena, which I now offer in thy hon-
or, to prove the lively confidence I have in thy interces-
sion. Accept it, I beseech thee, in honor of that supre-
natural love and joy with which thy sacred heart was re-
plenished during the abode of thy dear Son in thy womb;
in veneration of which I offer thee the sentiments of ray
neart, and these nine Hail Marys.
Repeat the Hail Mary nine times, and then say the following
Prayer.
O Mother of God ! accept these salutations, in union
with tiie respect nnd veneration with which the angel
Gabriel first hailea thee full of grace. I wish most sin-
cerely, that they may become so many gems in the
crown of thy occidental glory, which will increase in
orightness to the end of the *vorld. I beseech thee,
vwujiOiiiusS KJi liiv aiiucLuu; by iiiu joy uioU uiuhl ri'ceivy
4
A HOVENA TO ST. PATRICK. (Jjj
infl.lmn/^ +« K •'esus, \yitli which thine was ever tc
^ Wobtnn to St. Dattfcft.
land long befcre"nv b^tlf v'' ""^ '''^''«fi«=tor of thai
cept the sentiments of r'. •♦'''•"J™ ""T P^'y"™' ""d «<=■
which my Criffd, tl'^ ll ^C' Xn w"t'^f
father and patron of 1^00™, v t do n^I bf '"=£
humble supplications; u^'te fhem to tT^ ^ "^ """I
blessings which will ' ever follow tly ^"J/'Z if
niyYulfsh'to dfff Xm thTm -'ZtbtJ'T ^'"'1'^
^ces.ion,lor uutummg wimtever grace thou seest to
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614
LITANY OF »T. PATRICK.
be most necessary for me, and also the particular inten-
tions of this Novena. (Name them.)
O charitable shepherd of the Irish flock ! who vvouldat
have laid down a thousand lives to save one soul, take
rav soul, and the souls of all Christians, under thy specia
care, and preserve us from the dreadful misfortune ol
Bin. Thy zealous preaching provided even the blessing
of reliL'ious instructions which we now enjoy; obtain
that none of us may receive them in vain. Thou didst
teach that people how to connect the pursuit ot virtue
with that of science; deign also to take my studies un-
der thy protection, and to obtain for me the grace to
sanctify them by a pure motive of pleasing God and my
superiors. I most humbly recommend to thee this
country with that which was so dear to thee while on
earth. Protect them still; and above all, obtain lor
their pastors, particularly those who instruct us, the
grace to walk in thy footsteps, that thev mav share in
thy eternal bliss.
Hftans of St. ^fattfcft.
Lord, have mercy on us, St. Patrick, example of
&c &c charity,
HolyWy, Mother of St. Patrick, glory of ke-
God ^•'^"^' ■?
St Patrick, apostle of St. Patrick, instructor of ^
Ireland, 5 little ones, >
St.Patrick,vesselofelec-| St. Patrick, our power- ^
tion '-S f"^ protector, y>
St Pkriek, model of ^ St. Patrick, our compas-
bishops, g ^ sionate advocate,
St. Patrick, enemy of in- ' Lamb of God, &c., &c. ^
fidelity, V. Pray for us, O glon-
St. Patrick, profoundly ous St. Patrick.
humble, R- That we may be made
ot. I'aincK, cuusumcU wuxL.j •-». — - ^
with zeal, Christ
A NOVENA TO il JOHN THE BAPTIST.
Z<< U8 pray.
ous patron and fatlipr in ha..v^» pniytrs or tms gjon-
h« intercession hTnte„tiorof"tht^',?f "'' ""■'J"?*'
grace rather to die than to offend ttee! "' "'"' "'"
la NDbeiia to St. jjodn tk asajtfet.
miracuJous birth andwondMlT-Zv^i^nf}^^
-thou wert tlie minister of baptism to Jesus rS .S
hoa didst humbly acl<„ou-le(ffre thyself unworhv^.l
loose the latehet of his slioe. 6 sreat , inH Ti . ^
^hich always follows the h„mble%: been lul.df "tfi:
pS: and'tt T ^'ir' """^^'^ ProcWm d thy
P aises, and the whole world, to the end of time will
nd 1'." f{ '""'-"^ ''l^"'- O ">'■•»'« of God's pow
and grace ! I conjure thee to raise for u« and fn^ .. i Vr
PWe for «stieLV;:tIo;s:f tl,i NrrkT '" ""
.
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LITANY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST.
tin^Jj^fflr S*^"*«'"P''^!ve Whose sweet commiimca.
th vHf!i .? T'^ '"'•"'' ^''^" ^^'y ^''•^h; thy food and
thy hte were the heavenly exercise of prayer ; thou wert
tlfe.T"'"u • '^' !r?^ ^^*' '^'' ^"d^room and cans
sitl!^ Ih^' *?'''^" i''"" ^'^ ^^^''^ "" "^y «I'"-it"al necei
Bities under thy i)roteclion, and to obtain for us all the
graces we stand in need of, particularly perfect docility
to the voice ot those wh. preach to us, .s thou didst tb
our sinT' '^^''"" ""*" ^^"''"'''' ^"^ *^^ remission of
O burning lamp! may our hearts be at lenffth in-
flamed with that fire of love which consumed thee, and
which is cast also amongst us by the zealous preachiiur
ot those whom the Lord has sent amongst us to show
us the way to him. O shining lamp! enlighten us bv
»^y prayers, that we may know ourselves but infinitelV
ZZ: rf • r ""i^ ^TJ ^"'' ^^^' '-^"d his only Son
Jesus Chris our Lord whom ho hath sent, obtain for us
to participate frequently and worthily in the holy com-
mumon and witli that purity of heart, which en,S
thee to discover the Lamb of God, though he was then
hidden from all others. O blessed mJrtyr of Jesus
far hf 1 "^ i''"' P-'i*'* ""worthy to lay down my life
fed. ^^'' Tu ^^r"" ^'^?' y'^ ^ ^'"^'•^^^t of thee to inter-
dom n?y?' -^'^ ^ "^%'ive ^^nd die in the happy martyr-
dom of Christian mortification, and the faithfil discharge
of every duty required by the divine law. ^
Hftang of St. Jojjn tH JSajptfst.
-hl'f ^r^ "'^'"'^ ^" "'• *^« ^«^Jd' Have mercy on
v^ni 1st, have mercy on us. us
Christ, hear us. God ' the Holy Ghost, Have
Christ graciously hear us. mercy on us.
<.od the Father of heaven, Holy Trinity, one God,iyai;«
Have mercy on us. mercy on us.
uodthe fcxn. Redeemer of Holv Marv% Prm/ />-
-:/ J
\.'t SAi^4
J
A KOVENA TO Si. .^HARLRS BORR MEO.
Quoen of Prophets,
Queen of Martyrs,
St. John the Baptist,
St. John the Baptist.
precursor of Christ,
St. John the Baptist,
glorious forerunner of
the sou of justice,
St. John the Baptist,
minister of baptism to
Jesus,
St John the Baptist, ,
burning and siiininirj
lamp of the world, vT
St. John the Baptist, C
617
^3
thy birth,
St. John the Baptist,
special friend and fa-
^ vorite of Christ,
St. John the Baptist,
heavenly contempia-
tive, whose element
was prayer,
St. John' the Baptist,
intrepid preacher of
St. John the Baptist,
miracle of mortifica-
tion and penance,
St. John the Baptist, ^
example of profound ?
humility, v§
St. John the Baptist, 'S^
glorious martyr of zeal ^
for God's holy law, .^
St. John the Baptist,
glorious patron of this
State,
Lamb of God, who takest
away 'the sins of the
world, spare us, O Lord.
angel of purity, befbre ^ LaT nf T7, "\^ h""'^'
thy birth ? ^^ ^^^' ^^o takest
away the sins of the
^ world, hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God ! who takest
away the sins of the
world. Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us; Christ, gra^
ciously hear us.
Pray for us, O glorious St.
John the Baptist, that we
may be made worthy, 6^ ,
truth,
Let US pray.
^?^?\t^^ ^""^y ^"""^"^^ *his world by the birth of
a Kobena to &\. ®j,arle0 a^orromeo.
GLORTous St. Charles ' thp f'lfhor ^i* +» i
thfl norfon. ^.j„i - " . , * ^T ''""^■r ot the clerflT. and
--^-....cmuuc.ui nolyprektes! thou art that^good
618
LITAirr OF ST. CHARLES BORROIBEO.
pastor Who like thy divine Muster, didst give up thy
life for thy flock, if „«t by thy deuth, at least bv t e
fiTrrr"'"^^' "^" '^'y J'*''"*"' '"'^"i^"- Thy sLcti!
thy indef.iti<rnble zeal was the support to the Church
Knf'' ''n' '^"T '\'-^^'''y «'^^«d «"d the salvation
«1 souls are the only objects of solicitude to the bles«ed
in heaven, vouchsafe to intercede for n,e now, and to
offer up for the intention of this Novena those fervent
P ;7h " 7h "^'^'v ""^ «»^^e««f"' while thou wert on
e.uin. (//ere specify your reqvest.)
ofcJ.T'-^^l'''''^^^- ^*^"'''^'^- ""^^"ff «" t''e saint*
of God, one m whose intercession I should most confide,
ioZTJ7 ^^^^^^«^" ^y God to promote the in-
«, / • 1 7' V " .'^^'*^' ^'^"^ •^^'^"^ Christ himself, always
aecessible to little ones; for whom thou didst thyK/lf
them Iko^7^r^ ^.''"^^-^ «^ ^«^-^"d procure^ ft
tt? to.? K ^'^''''"^' ^^ "" ^'*^"^*^^'" educ.itio... To
thee'to obfL r^ '"'.T''^ '"''^^ confidence, beseeching
ffes I ?niov nnH f '^\^^l f '"" ^^ P^^^^ «^ ^he advanta-
fo f I V r.X' P "*' '^^'''' V^"" «« considerably indebted
l?erl ^of h* P'•^«7^^"^e. by thy prayers from the dan-
gers of the world; obtain that my heart mav be im
Sutra' :n • !^^^^^ '^^r-r of sin; 'a dLp sS of my"
duty as a Christian ; a sincere contempt for the opinion
and false maxims of the world; an ardent love for^.od"
and that holy fear which is the beginning of wisdom
Hftans ot St. €J)arlcs aSotromeo.
Lord have mercy on us, St. Charles, imitator of
*'*'•' ^^' "^ Christ
Hdy Mary, mother of « St. Charles, faithful fol-
nuclr.^^ A . .1 > 'ow^r of Christ cruci- ^
Queen of Apostles, ^ fled, "=
St. Charles, i? «♦ r«u-„i„_ _ i .. ,5
•^
5
LITANY OF ST. JOSEPH.
with llie spirit of the
apostles,
Si. Charloa, conHumed
with zeal for the jrlorv
^ of God, "^ ^ ^
bt, Clmrlcs, father and J
guide of the clergy, C^
St. ClijirU's, the light and ^
support of the Church, .g
St. Charles, a model
of humility and pen-
ance,
St. Charles, most de-
619
sirous of the salvation
of souls,
St. Charles, most zealous
for the instruction of
youth. ^j
St. Charles, patron of the J
Ursuline Schools, S
Lam!) of God, &c. ^
V. Pravfor us,Oglo- .^
rious St. Charles.
R. That we may be
made worthy of th^ pro-
mises of Christ.
Let us pray.
Preserve thy church, O Lord, under the cntinual pro.
ection of thy glorious confessor and bishop. St Charles
ha as he was eminent for ^he discharge of h^s vM
dutjes, so las prayers may n.ake us zeflous in U^^love
Ame/ ^^ "'''^'' '^'""^'^ -^"""^ ^^"«^ our Lord
Hftans of St. Jouepfj.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ., have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Vhris!, graciously hear us.
God the Father of hcpven,
God the Son, Redeemer tij
of the world, i
Cod the Holy Ghost, "?
I ioly Trinity, one God, •^■
Holy Mary, Spouse of
Joseph,
Holy Joseph, Spouse /^f
the Virgin Mary, k^^
Nursing.father of Jesus, 2^
Man according to God's ^
own heart, ^
Faithful and prudent ser- ^
vant.
Guardian of the virginity
of Mary,
^-c-mpanion and soiace >f
Mary
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LIT ANT OF 8T. JObB>i|,
MoHt purl in virginity,
M(»Mt prof )und in humii-
ity»
MoHt fervent in charity,
MoHt exalted in contem
phition,
Who wjiHt declftred to br
a juHt man by the tes-
timony of the Holy
Gho8t himself,
Who wuHt enlightened
above all hi heavenly
myMteries,
Who waHt the chosen
minister of the coun-
sels of the Most High, ^
Who wast taught from -^
above the mystery of.'^
the Incarnate Word, ^
Who didst journey to .^
Bethlehem with Mary,
thy iSpouse, being
great with child,
Wlio, finding no place in
tiio inn, didst betake
thyself to a stable,
Who wast thought wor-
thy to be present when
Christ was born and
laid in a manger,
Who didst bear in thine
arms the Son of God,
Who didst receive the
blood of Jesua at hia
Circumcision,
Who didst present him
to the Lord in the
Temple, vlth Mary his
Who, it the warning of
the Angel, didst fly
'nto Egypt with the
Child and his Mother,
Who, when Herod was
dead, didst return with
them into the land of
Israel,
Who for three days, with
Mary his Mother, didst
seek S' rowing the
Child Ji'sus, wJK'u he
was lost at Jerusalem,
Who, after three days, N:
didst find him with joy J
sitting in the midst ofv^
the Doctors, ^
Who hadst the Lord of f
lords subject to thee
on the earth,
Who wast the happy w\U
ness of his hidden life
and sacred words,
Who didst die in the
arms of Jesus and
Mary,
Whose praise is in the
Gospel : The Husband
of Mary, of whom wjis
born Jesua,
Humble imitator of the
Incarnate Word,
Powerful support of the
Church,
Our advocate,
St. Joseph, hear us.
Our patron,
St. Joseph^ graciously hear
lis.
LITANY or ST. JOSEPH.
In ull our neccBsities,
St. Joiteph^ help us.
In all our diHtresHes,
In the hour of deutli,
Throufifh thy most cluiiite
CHpoUMalH,
Through thy pnternal
van' jind fiat'lity,
Throu(rh thy love of V
HUH and Mary,
Throuf^h thy hibors ii
toils,
Throurrh all thy virtue ^'
Throiinrh thy exulted ^
honor and eternal ^
bU'HscdneHH,
Throujrh thy faithful in-
tcrceHsion,
We, thy elients,
Beseech llwe, hear ns.
That thou wouldstvouch-
Bafc to obtain for us
from .Fesus the pardon
of our sins,
That thou wouldstvouch-
safe to commend u.s
faithfully to Jesus and
Mary, ^
That thou wouldstvouch- |
safe to obtain for all, ^
both virgins and mar-
ried, the chastity be-
longing to their state,
That thou wouldstvouch- -
safe to obtain for all %
Congregations perfect
love and concord,
That thou wouldstvoiich-
saie to direct all rulers
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>>
1
and pre.ates in the
government of their
Bu bjects,
That thou wouldstvouch-
safo to asHist all pa-
rents in the Christian
education of their chil-
dren,
Tlwitthou won 1(1 st vouch-
safe to proteci a'l those
that rely u])on ihy pat-
ronage, ;H
That thou vvouldstvduch- ^
safe to )-upport, with T
thy paternal help, all i?
Congregations institu- ^
tod under thy name ?
and patronage, '*
That thou wouldstvouch- 2
safe to visit and stand '*
by us, with Jesus and ^
Mary, in the last mo-
ment of our life,
That thou wouldstvouch-
safe to succor, by thy
prayers and interces-
sion, all the faithful
departed,
O chaste Spouse of Mary,
O faithful Nursing-father
of Jesus,
Holy Joseph,
Liimb of God, who takest
away the iins of the
world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of tha
world.
m
622
A >JVENA TO ST. JOSEPH
Graciously hear us,0 Lord.
Lamb of God, who tukest
uvviiv the siiia of tlie
world,
Hdve mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Chris/., graciously hear us.
V. Pray for us, O blessed
Joi.oph.
R. That we may be made
worthy of the promises of
Clirist.
Let us pray.
^ O God, who didst choose
St. Joseph to be tiie Spouse
of blessed Mary evei Vir-
gin, and to be the Guardian
and Nursing-father of thy
beloved Son our Lord Je-
sus Christ; we humbly be-
seech thee to grant us,
through his patronage and
merits, such purity of mind
and body, that, being clean
from every stain, and clo-
thed with the true marriage-
garment, we may, by thy
great mercy, bo admitted
to the heavenly nuptials.
Tiu'ough the same Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
^ Wobena to ^t. So8tp%
DiRBCTiONS FOR EACH Day OF THE NovENA.-Begir. with the Lit-
any of the Saiiit ; say one of the following prayers; recite the Our Fa-
thcr, anrl the Hail Mary, three times ; ami conclude by the Oblation
Holy Josejuh, ^-c, page 626. '
ON THE FIRST DAY.
Blessed St. Joseph, born to be the guardian of .Tesus.
the protector and consoler of Mary ! make powerful in-
tercession for me, that my {>ious resolutions may not
prove abortive ; that I may be born to an interior and
spiritual hje; *hat I may have such an increase of sane
tity, HO ardent a love of purity, so great a conviction of
my own vilenoss, so clear a light of the emptiness and
vanity of worldly grandeur, as to esteem and relish only
things that are eternal : Through our Lord Jesus Christ,
&c., &c. '
ON THE SECOND DAY.
Omnipotent Creator, whose unerring providence adds
joy evc.!^ moment to the Angels in heaven, and to the
A NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH. 623
fettiToVsr jiJ^r*:. tr^y ^'S' "■""■si. the i,,.
lericsmoii ot ht. Josepli, tliut I may cheerfully acHuioxco
wn',:'.:d" ilrifyTii: i'f ;:;;';„::en7^i? &^'r-
the true spirit if mortifi..,,if, To ,U h e „,y s ,,Z
p.«s,o,m, to satisfy for wlu,t is p„.t, n.,,1 to b f.-, ,^ y
itlve from fnture <l»nn;er,. (irnnt th„t, by p , , ,,' ,!
ennon, tl,e mounc.st o, my ,„.,io„s m.y \I ^l^ot
liee, .-.s was the >,„;„ of the ,K,or widow, whie , t> u^
ON THE THIRD DAY.
Omnipotent God, at whos:e conimund every tree nro
dneod fruit of itH kind ! grant, through the i.ftm' .s^on
of JMary and Joseph, that I may serve theo f-Mtir, n ^
the state in whicli thou hast placed me F f r f V
iove all thou hast revealed: » m ! lest t, uld
be found among the number of those^oH )/ v r^^^^^^^^
who carried lamps without oil Assist m^Jl^!'
r^^'-LiT^^-riv -»3' be-im^,itchT;it:d j
through the infinite merits of"esu;tySuVT;i:j.!
ON THE FOURTH DAT.
neS f??i!' ^"'^ '^ "Jl comfort ! If thou seest it ex-
pedient for the security of my salvation that I si oufd
be oppressed with tribulation, permit me not to Ih 1
Infinite power ! bear me up; thou knowes mv vvi'k
ness. Favor me with thy m-ace that T miflr^^
« onate towards my n.igU'ora^f goveTn'mys 1^^^^^^^
my own. I deplore my censorious temper, and n soVa
to be upon my guard. I return thee thank fo ins^rV^
"r/^^'^^;r_«Jr"" '' ^---.-better; but'cCrn:;?
r-^- . ...n noi iiule lo persevere in my good intenlions.
I beg thy assistanee, that I may fulfil f hat thou eoS:
()24
A NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH.
mandesi; and then, dear Lord, command what thoa
pleasest. Afflict me with such crosses as I can enduro,
tiuit I may discluirge at least a part of the great d&bi
due to the divine justice. Grant, through the interces-
sion of St. Josepli, that after my temporal trials, whether
exterior or interior, I may find tiiat permanent joy with
which thou renderevst him, and ids immaculate Spouse,
eternally happy : Through the merits of our Lord Jesus
Chris*. &.e Amen.
ON THE FIFTH DAY".
O infinite God! how truly may it be said of rne, Tlie
ox knowclk his owner, and the ass his master's crib ; but
diou kuDwest not thy Lord. I admire thy love and
charity ! 1 am ashamed of my tepidity and ingratitude,
[nfinitc goodness! I come too late to love thee, but
although it l)e the eleventh hour, bestow on me the
promised reward : be to me a Saviour. Thou who hast
bled for me, let me partake of thy eternal charity.
Grant that, through the intercession of St. Joseph, my
good resolutions may be perfected. I also beg, that,
when I entertain thee in the most blessed Sacrament, 1
may be favored with the same sentiments of adoration,
love, and thanksgiving, that St. Josepli experienced, when
he received thee from Simeon, to restore thee to thy
blessed Mother. Amen.
ON THE SIXTH DAY.
Jesus, my Maker and my Master, without whose mer-
ciful assistance I walk in darkness, and jjerish ! I most
humbly beg, through the intercession of St. Joseph, that
thou wilt grant me grace to escape from the servitude
of sin, under which I have so long groaned ; in ordr>r
that I may enjoy the liberty of thy faithful servants, I
have frequently experienced thy goodness, and I know
thy power ; my trust is in both. Oh ! grant me con-
stancy to despise the allurements of the world, and to
remain undaunted under afflicting terrors. My dear
Redeemer, i have too often lost thee by Bin; i havw
A NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH. 626
*«^iningly ai/d wilfully parted with th^P fn e n
corrupt ineliimtions. O God . who ^if / ^"""^'''^ "'J'
sinners, take pity on me wh,; y"" ,^'^^^ <^on^e to seek
art now pleasid^to bl "s me whh "^? S^'-e^test. Thou
my former offences th^f ? ^ ^ ^"''^ ^ ^'"« ««"«« of
fear of p unhCenV t fl ^T'" "'^i'^ '""^^^ f^*" t^^e
oflendeAe^^^u^S^i-,-^^^^ ^^ ^-^"^
I Hteadtkst y purpose thmiirrh . i .
soriousl, by i^ r!^C^ ^ £<'^^^^f>
thee in the heuvon)v T/...., .1 ••'^ . ' ^"''^ ^ "'^^X ""d
and the Hol/^t tidtSoTS^ tLt ''''''
ON THE SEVENTH DAY
»n alms, so I appear beforo^tl ee wt "?•;?" P^T""?
I do not eome too la^P '^« I ough ; I hope, O Lord! that
of St. Joseptthat I mav avotj '^T^^^.' i^^tereession
1 maj leave the broad vv.roT^i.^^^ ^.^ ^««d ' ^hat
narrow road that IpoIT;^,''^ ''\T'^y^ ^"^ ^alk in the
conseerat;5.e tSr^ S ^^ of 'lli^f S ll^V T
honor, and attain the end fo^r vvhirit^,« . ^*''l ^^^
adaure, praise, and love thee:^*:^?^:^^^^^^^^^
ON THE EIGHTH DAY.
most glorious Patriarch, mv de?r P^fmn f t i j
Ud my Saviour. Stretchout in f.vrLf ''" ''^^
as T vv.-.K *V"= ' • "- Petition that I mnv U..
n2
ic, always in the divine favor I
53
humbly
cm
VOTIVE OBLATION TO ST. JOSEPH.
implore yon to entreat your immaeulnte Spouse to unite
lier Hiipplications with yours, that I may be of the blesseiJ
number of the elect. I moHt sincerely desire that you
may be present at the drc.idful hour of my death; and
that the last words uttered by my parting breath may
be JesuH, Mary, and .Joseph.
Thy mercy is above all thy works, O most holy Trinl-
ty! 1 now appeal from the tribunni of thy justice and
prostrate myself before the throne of thy mercy, to ob-
tain the pardon of my sins, and grace to jiersevere in
keeping thy commandments to the end of my life. Who
livest and reignest one God, forever and ever. Amen.
ON THE NINTH DAY.
Holy St. Joseph, you who are that good and faithful
servant to whom God committed the care of his family
whom he appointed guardian and protector of the life
ot Jesus Christ, the comfort and sunport of his holy
Mother, and the depository of his gi^^eat desio-n of the
redemption of mankind ; you who had the happiness of
living with Jesus and Mary, and of dying in their arms'
chaste spouse of the Mother of God; model and patron
ot pure souls, humble, patient, and reserved; be moved
with the confidence we place in your intercession, and
accept with kindness this testimony of our devotion
We give thanks to God for the signal favor he hath
been pleased to confer on you, and we conjure him
through your intercession, to enable us to imitate your
virtues ^ Pray for us, then, O great saint ; and by that
love which you had for Jesus and Mary, and by the love
which they had for you, obtain for us the incomparable
happiness of living and dying in the love of Jesus and
m ivy. Amen.
A VOTIVE OBLATION TO ST. JO.SEPH, TO CHOOSE HIM FOR
OUR PATRON.
O Holy Joseph, virgin spouse of the virgin Mother
ot God, most -rlorioiig advocate of all such m are in
lin-
CHAPLET OF SI. JOSEPH. t]27
o?TMirfh« ^^''' Y T.1^^ ''^"^ '"««^ ^^'t}.ful protect.
or ot all the servants of Mary, your dearest spouse ' I
N., in the presence of Jesus and Mary, do, from tlTs mo
di'Uh T fill '^ t^^"" !''" ^'''^^^^ ^f ^ «^««t liappy
daatli . I firmly resolve and purpose never to fors ,ke
ttu..ne nie, therefore, tor your constant servant, and
recommend me to the constant protection of M^rv, your
dearest spouse, and to the everlastiuLr mercies o7lesus
my Saviour Assist me in all the actions of my life ?
now offer them to the greater and everlasting Lory 'of
Jesus and Mary, as well as to your own. ^
THE CHAPLET OF ST. JOSEPH.
In the name of the Father, Slc.
^' T'^j"' ^ ^^''^^' ^^'^ *^p^" "'y lips.
K. And my tongue shall announce thy praise.
V. Incline unto my aid, O God.
R. O Lord, mnke haste to help me.
Cilory be to the Father, &c.
7 . ; of /^"^^'r' ««"(i on the small beads, Gloriom
latnarch St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jems, and SpoZl Z
the ever-irnmacu/ate Mother of God, 'p^ay f<^ us rJvZd at
f f'onr of our death ;-nnd'^nish the Ciiaplefc CsaW
Praj,for us, O holy St. Joseph, that we ma^^nlej ft
fth. promises of Christ ; ami the prayer' whirtheS
.hnrch makes use of in her divine Office : Assist us, Lord
>^,th^mt..rcesston, dc, as at the end of the Litany of St
ANOTHER METHOD OF RECITING THE CHAPLET OF
ST. JOSEPH.
1 ^^}? w^'d"^^ ^^•'^*'' *^^^^P^ "" *l^e larj?e beads is recited
-he Ilarl Mary instead of the Our Father: an ? on the small
eads, ins ead of G/orious Patriarch, d'c. is sai!! .Z"
•Wary, and Joseph, assht w« now and at the hour of our "death.
628
A PRAYER TO ST. AUGUSTINE,
A Prayer to St. Augustine.
O glorious St. Augustine! the ligia, and oracle ol
the fuithfui, 1 njost ferventl}/ jo n with thv whole Church
of Christ in thanking \\\f\ Almighty for having chosen
thee to become n. pecuii.u object of his love, and an
everlasting monument of iiis tender mercies. lUustrious
penilent! thy adn.irible convi-rsiun proves to the whole
world, th.tt no crimes are too greai for the God of all
nauicies to pardon — no heart too ijorrupt i -" his love to
j>i:!rify— aud no i)bstacle tc*) strong for his gnice to over-
count Penetrated with veneration for thy virtues, 1
cho'jn^ tiiee for my father, my protector, and my advo-
cate;, i moat humbly beseech thee to have compassion
ou my youth, and to protect me in those dangers which
thou 'well knowest are attendant on my inexperienced
age. O blessed victim of charity I obtain that I may
seriously consecrate my heart to my (Creator, and faith-
fully observe that great commandment of charity so
deeply engraven ou thy heart. Thou wert the son of
thy mother's precious tears, the conquest of her prayers,
and afterwards the faithful imitator of her virtues; ob-
tain for me the most profound respect and tender affec-
tion for my parents, gratitude for their care, and the
grace to profit of the advantages which their solicitude
for my eternal welfare has provided for me. I recom-
mend to thee, in a particular manner, O great saint!
all those unhappy souls who are in the dreadful state
of mortal sin, and conjure thee by the unceasing tears
thou didst shed over thine own wanderings, to procure
for them the grace of conversion, and to obtain for me
such horror of sin, that I may avoid it as the only real
evil, and thereby merit to behold for till eternity that in-
created beauty, who was too long \i\Mm from thy view,
and eternally love that infinite go. --'ess, whom thou
didst l'^ terly regret having lov^d to late. Am an.
A PltAYEi. rv ST. ANGELA, ETC. 629
i Prayer to St. Anok.a, Foundress of the Ursuline Order
si.m of- luTf ^J- *^"-'^^ • ^'"'^ "'-t "«^v i„ posses
nioro clo-.i-Iv fh..., ,, .1 ^, "fe^' "ow that thou seest
and so groat u share in that toniloi- connmsinn fV, J^
poor which distinguishod thee, tha I „" H vc nCw
an opporti,,»,p„f am,rdi„g them any e/irHual "tor
POK I assist^mce ,n ,„y power. Teach-^ me by Ihv ex'm
pie to praetice works of meicy, that like thee I Lv find
uig uut^ood God, who has exempted me from tho .ni«
SreMtnt"^"^ "' "'^ ■"''■« Oe.ergti,r;
A Prayer to St. Uesula.
glorious St. Ursula! blessed martyr of Jesii.
'0 lay uown even thy life for his sake;take L'ZZ
S3*
uavr
630
A PRAYER TO ST. ALOYSIUS.
thy powerful protection—shield me by thv prayers ivom
the dangers of the world, and teach me liy thy example
how to trmmph over its tcmptaticMis. I am not worthy
to lay down my life for him who died for me ; yei, as I
Know that I may have many temptations to suffer from
tlie world and my own corrupt inclinations, I have ro-
course to thee with ooiifidence, to implore, throu^rh thv
in ercr^ssioji, the stren^nh to resist and overcome them
all: and to remember, on all occasions, that the life of a
Christian If not laid down for Christ by martyrdom,
should at least be sacrificed to his glory b>' penance and
self-denial. Thou art, O great Saint! my special pat.
rone«s; therefore,! humbly recommend to thee all my
undertakings, and beg of thee, as thou wert so particu-
hir y gif.ed by God with the power of persuading others
the practice of virtue, to obtain for me the grace to
love and fulhl the duties of a Christian, and to endeavor
Dy good example to engage others in the service of God
O glorious martvr ! whose death was an act of the most
perfect charity, 6e thou my protectress in my last mo-
ments and intercede for me now, that I may prepare for
them by the fervent practice of those solid virtues, which
alone will furnish ground for confidence in the mercy of
God on the bed of death. ^
A Prayer to St. ALOYsnjs, /or younff Students.
mf^'!^frl ^T^^- ^^^^^'^^^ • ^^« ''^^t, by the appoint-
ment of Christ's vicar on earth, the patron of those who
apply to study, thou hast illustrated the Church bv a
holy contempt of worldly greatness, but still more by
the mnocence and sanctity , of thy life; allow me tb
choose thee as the particular patron of my studies, and
to reso ve most sincerely to follow the example thou
hast eft me of diligence and piety. Receive me as thy
client, and through the love which animated thy heart
tor Jesus and Mary, vouchsafe to assist me in tbe pur-
suit of virtue and learning. Obtain for me purity of
body and mind, and a filial confidence in the exer-blessed
virfiin. Uefenn me nmiipaf *u^ ^„« xf ^u ,„ u
LITANY OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIEK.
. b3j
direct me m a clioice of a sfnfp nf I5f« . j i . .
me those powerful irZIl J^^^u -u ' ^""^ ^^*'"" ^o'
the guilt o^f nS finTtlaT ^sisT^d f^'^f"'' "^^ ^^^'»
and animated by thy evinVnl. I . . 'I ^''>' Patronage,
in this world, as^oU'C^ ;/j»«^,^^^^^^^ «^^«i^ * '^^
rany of angels for all ete^^);:'' Amen. '" '^' '"^'-
i3j
^Iftaiis of St. iTraiicfs Xabfer.
Lord, have mercv
i^^j L_. . ^' carry the name of Je-
sua Christ to the kinrrs
of the earth,
SMning light to those
who sat in the shadow
of death.
Full of a burning zeal for
the glory of God,
Unwearied propagator of
the Christian faith,
Most watchful Shepherd
of souls.
Most constant mediator 5*
on divine things, 'I
Most faithful follower of >
Jesus Christ, ^
Most ardent lover of**
evangelical poverty,
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the father of heaven,
God the Son, Redeemer llj
of the world, ^
God the Holy Ghost,
2^7 'f,"nity, one God,
Holy Mary, Virgin Mo-
ther of God,
St. Ignatius, founder of
the Society of Jesus,
glo;;"and feS 't ^-angelical poverty,"
larofthTneoder > ^««f.P.«rfect observer of
Apostle of the Indies and I WuhT^^ ^^^^'"^"c^'
J«pan, ""* ^ ^i'^ ^»^«t burn with the
Legate of the holy Ados- 2 VJU. ^^r J^'7"'^ '^^^'
tolicSee "'^"^P^^.S Who didst cfenerously
Preacher of the truth, fc '" '^'"''^^
and doctor of the na: Most'^al^e guide in the
-s^ei of election, to M^^^^SSoen.
632
LITANY 01 ST. FAAMCla XAVI£U>
Model of ail Mrtue;;,
highi 'd iiir.uels, and
111 aster of the faithful,
Ang<^l iti life and man-
ners,
Patriarch in affection and
care ol' God's peot'' ,
Prophet niiglity in word
and works,
Whom all nations and
the Church have with
one voice associated
with the glorious choir
of Apostles,
Who wast adorned with
the crown of virgins,
Who didst aspire to tho .
palm of martyrs, 5^
Confessor in virtue and '<
profession of life, *o»
In whom we reverence, g
through the divine •*
goodness, the merits
of all saints.
Whom the winds anr'
the S'. obeyed,
Who dio I, take by as-
sault the cities that
had revoU;,d from Je-
sus Christ,
Who wast the terror of
the armies of the infi-
dels.
Scourge of dfimons. nd
destroyer of idols.
Powerful defence against
siiipwrecU,
Health of the sick, and
fit. \rx cjjtiiiivi^j
Father of the p5or, and
refuge of the miser-
able,
Sight to the blind, and
strength to the lame,
Protector in time of war,
i uuiiif, and plague,
Wonderful worker of
miracles,
Who wast endued with
the gift of tongues,
Who want endued willi *
i»
the wondrous power
of raising the dead.
Resounding trumpet of
the Holy Ghost,
Light and glory of the
East,
Through the cross, which
thou didsl so often
raise among the G<. a-
tiles.
We beseech ihee^ hmr us.
Through the faith, which
tliou didst so inarvel-
1 >usly propagate.
Through thy miracl'^ ^
and prophecies, *^
Throii'ifh the perils and |'
shipwrecks which thou ^
didst enduie, ^
Through thy pains ..d
labors, in the indst < i'
which lou didst ho
ardentl) 'xclaiiii : bull
more, s more I
Through thy heavenly
raptures, in the midst
Vl ry iirvxi l,is.--r\x Vi4t*j^v
I
i»
of 5
,a
villi .^
'<» -«
villi s
WitC
1,
t of
the
which
often
iti.iU-
' us.
lieh
•vel-
C1..S J
and 1'
hou I
»•
a»id ^
it of '^
»
m 2
Slill J
3nly
iUnt
icbt
NOVENA TO ST. FRANCIS XAVERIUS. 633
BO fervently exchiim : ;s Have mercy on vs
thou dost enjoy in -^ ^I'lj^^y ^or u., hi. Francis
Frii'rul nf ihr. u r '^' -^ "'it we muy be made
"'lived ':r-^Li^""^^- OGolfrlr.S^oHfy
Woved of Ood ..nd those wl,o glorfiy tl,o°o, ,„i
a«^y the sm, of tho that, i„ c.elcbratin/thc'glo-
Spare us; O Lord p""' '"T""'^ "'" "" '"''••"'""^
" „;fd "' "^ "'" '™*« »f '''" l'0"e>f,!Mi;,c'r.
"/ he-^r -0^^"^ ktr ^'"■"^- -"' ^-
d,
mt Wobena to St. iTrancfs Xabe..u«,
THE MAN\ER OF PERI
DAYS' DEVOTIO
MING THE NOVEN A, ()R THE NLNK
TO BT. FRANCIS X A VEUIUb.
This JVb«c«a corumences on the f„„rth of Marr' «n,i n«.r
<l"y«liii>r ,erand itood «.,m1,.L.u ' '•^ "l'»" ™»li i lioiijiia
l.».or„fhi,se,v„„lrFn" da V^ 7 •• Almigh.y God, and iu
634
THE NUVENA I J
rondiiclvu to their s>ihntii)ii luid the |;ou<l uf thoir huuIs; or thnt other-
wise, insttnid of Kial hiossiit^ which they bun, uiid whicii is nut for
thdir bonuJlt, this aiiini will obtain for tiiem of CJod somo othor ffraob
they do not ., and wiiicii londs inoro lo their oternul foiicity.
I'or the L'xu. t piJilbrniance of tliia JVoccnny they are to Uiko foi their
advocates tJie nine choirs of heavenly spirits, nnikinj< pnrlicular mention
3f the principal virtues of St. FiuncisXaveriiiisiuid they are lo obstsrve
other directions which sliall be given hereafter, it will be convenient
to confess and cominuni«te the lirst duy, that so the soul bein^ cleansed
;»")iu sin, and honored with the sacred liucharist, all the works we per-
I'orin ill the slate of grace, may bo nierittirioiis of eternal lile, and the
more eflloiicioua towards obtaining the benetlt wo ask. Those who do
not confess, must at le;i8l begin every day with an Act of Oontrilion lo
cleanse their souls (Voui sin, and to secure themselves of obtaining llieir
petition.
When this JSTovnta is not performed in the Church with the pener.il
concourse of the people, it were convenient, that if it bo done in a j)ii-
vate house all the family should join in |)friorming it all together, beg^
ging that of Go<l for every one. which each apart begs for hiniseK.
For the conveniency of such us ^land in need of further direction, w«;
will here set down those prayers that ai-o proper to be said evi.ry day;
nevertheless, such as are niu" devout, may beg the same Ihing of
the saint in such terms and language as their devotion shall dictate, and
may direct their prayer as they think fit. When many together p(!r-
form the ^Tooena, one of them may read the pniyers, chnngl;i^ the; sin-
gular number into the plural, and saying: we desire^ we Ac^-, a't. The
others may repeat the prayer after him, or else only hear it with atten-
tion, inwiu-dly desiring and begging that which is usked in it.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXACT PFRI'ORMING OF THE
NOVKNA.
TiiosK who perform the Mwcna^ are to observe these in.itructlons
U])on all and each of the nine days. First, they are to en<li ivor to
imitate some one of this t^aint's virtues, by practising some exterior act,
or acts thereof; as, for instance, liis zeal, humility, patience, &.c. Src-
ovdly, they aro to do some work of mercy, either 8j)lritual or corporal,
for the benefit of their neighbor; as giving of alms, visiting the sick,
or those that are in prison, comforting the afHicted, praying for the souls
In purgatory, or for those that lu-e in the state of m<jrtal sin, &c.
Thirdly, they are to offer up for this end some purticidar morliflcalioa,
The
■T. FRANCIS XAVERfUa.
635
M fnstinJT, woii7ln« of haircloth, (liwlnllnli.- ,„i„„ ik
ten.lerm..H, &c. F^,rU,,j, ,».,; .^ ' " f*;""^ 'hcn.Helve, with le«.
their fans and tholr K.i.m , J « "'""' "^'''^^"^ "'•^''- ^'y".
Saint; or mnlita oj::,. ^^ J:;";''''''''-''' ''''«-''' "- liio or thi«
desire to imitat,. ih.m s^X^Zl'""' 1 ""• ''"""'*' ^"" "" •''""•■•"
«o<l lo excite 8..,„o n -rso r r " '" •*'"'""^"'' '"■• "'« «>"«"•}• u.
that their advocates and inn.l. "" <-"""^ «»' /\iigelH, to the end,
cIas«eH of H dnt, rn 7b divil. T"; *' '"""" ^""^ ""'>■ "^^- ^i.e
martyrs, bishop, d^tu^Sl^ i'; o patriarch h, prophet. .p..tl<.^
other Haint. in h.aven iC .k .' m ' ? '^'""♦'^--^ virgin., and
K..nc. xaveriu,, u :;., uZZz^ :^T '!:':!:::! -'^ f;
commemorati(»u of at. Imiatins of I nvJ^i . ^ ^^ " ^f'*'^"'''''
honored, renpeced, and lo v !<^ , "is i , * "^ " '" '"'""'" ■^'^^*"-'"»
Upon one'of the nine ^ '^^ ^ Z'^;':^' ""^ -l'-"^-
muHt conlHs and communicate „ L-i P''''o- «nn,g this .levotion
Ploase Ood and St. ^iZ^ Xu;:^^ ll;;^:;;'''''"'/'^''''''''*''"" '"
the thinLf desired. ' ""^ '""'" ""^-''-^'^ obtaining of
th^fu.:; s^:::!.2tir::tr"'" i- '^"" ^^- p-^-« *<>
of tlie ten years th-it St i.v„..„i v i^«^'ifr, .^-c, m memory
dill f..r ll.e mnvcni,,,, or iiiflj,.", ' ' "'"' "'">''•'« "' "^
per..™; . uj; r:;:.! ^t ;'; t r ';:;i ^t ^"■"'
formed ut Madrid with cxtraordin Jv J ? *^^ ' *' "^"^ P^**"'
- Patace, -r Catho.- t -Sl;:^ -^^^^^ of
THE FIRST DAY OF THE NOVENA.
T^A^- p^rmn j>erformmrf this devotion kneelinn before ar, nltn.
or the imnnp nf i<t ri- • i- . '^"J "U^^^ ^^ <ittar,
hearttocZn-^l J'^'^'u -.^""^^"'^ ^^^M lift np his
neart to (rod, and profoundly humUinq A;,,,^/ ,•„ L^:.
-- oU^ru.g up all his prayers, thoughts: aid Zo^d^Z
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THE NOVENA TO
his glyry, in honor of the blessed Virgin Maryy St. Fran-
cin Xaverius, and all the Angels and Saints in Heaven, fie
shall make the sign of the Cross, and say the following
Prayer : •.
O Lord Jesus Christ, true God and true man, try
Creator and Redeemer! for thy sake alone, and be-
cause I love thee above all things, I am sorry from the
bottom of my heart for having oti'ended thee ; and I do
firmly purpose never to fall into sin again, to eonfess my
sins, and perform the penanee that shall be enjoined me,
and to make restitution and satisfaction, wherever it
shall be due from me. For the love of thee I forgive
all my enemies; to thee I oiler up my life, actions, and
sufferings, in satisfaction for my sins ; and since I
humbly beg it of thee, I trust in thy goodness and in(i-
nite mercy, that thou wilt forgive me them throvii^h the
merits of thy precious blood and passion, and will give
me grace to amend my life, and to persevere in thy ser-
vice unto my death. Amen.
Most glorious St. Francis Xaverius, Apostle of the
Indies! if it be for the glory of God, and to thy honor,
that I obtain wiiat I desire and beg by performing this
Novena^ obtain for me this grace of our Lord ; if not,
guide my petition, and beg of our Lord for me that
which is most proper for his glory, and the benelit of my
Boul.
The following Prayer changes on each day of the J^Tovena^ as nuledf
page 038.
A Prayer for the First Day.
O God and Lord of the Angels ! whom thou dost in-
trust with the guardianship of men, I make thee an
offering of all the merits of these heavenly spirits, and
those of thy servant St. Francis Xaverius, who was
called an Angel for his purity ; and because he preserved
men from many spiritual and corporal dangers, 1 be-
seech thee, grant me that purity of soul and body, which
thou didst confer on this thy holy Apostle, and that par-
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637
aUho hour of ™y i.„,h ; imiM g th^i^^cr ™d 'fo,''
death may be to me a pasange into life cverWtiTr I
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THE NOVENA TO
Then, the more to please thin hob/ Apontle, in imitation of
hint, sai/ that Prai/er, 'ckLh he himself co7n posed, and used
to saif everu day for the conversion of Injidels, which is as
follows :
Eternnl God, Creator of all thinga! remember that
thou alone didst create the souls of infidels, framing
them to thy own image and likeness : beiiold, O Lord,
how to thy dishonor hell d.iily is replenished with them .
remember, O Lord, t!iy only Son Jesus Christ, who suf-
fered for them, most bountifully shedding his most pre-
cious blood : suffer not, O Lord, thy Son and our Lord
to be any longer despised by infidels; but rather, being
appeased by the entreaties and prayers of thy elect, the
Saints, and of the Church, the most blessed spouse of
thy Son, vouchsafe to be mindful of thy mercy, and, for-
getting their idolatry and infideliiy, cause tiiem also to
know him thou didst send, Jesus Christ thy Son and our
Lord, who is our health, life, and resurrediun, through
whom we are made free and saved, to whom be all glory
forever. Amen.
Then conclude with the prayer proper to this Saint.
Antiph.
Well done, thou good and f dthful servant ; because
thou hast been fdihful over a few things, I will place
thee over many things ; enter into the joy of thy Lord.
V. Our Lord liath guided the jiiat man by right ways.
R, And htitli shuwed hiiu ihe kiugduin of God.
The Prayer.
O God ! who wast pleased to reduce to the bosom of
thy Church the nations uf the Indies, through the
preaching and miracles ol St. Francis Xaverius, merci-
fully grant u , that we may imitate his virtues, whose
glorious merits we hold in veneration. Through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Ameii,
Sr FRANCIS XAVER[US.
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A l-CMMSMORATION OP ST, IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA,
Antiph.
This Man, despising the world, and triumphing over
ejirthiy things, heaped up riches in heaven by^ wo?d and
y. The Lord loved and adorned him.
H. A garment of glory he hnili put on him.
The Prayer.
of^.^nni'^^ for the propagation of the greater Hory
of thy name, hast, by blessed Ignatius, strengthened thi
safe "i 7:'tv r'' ""r -'-'•---; g-eiot^irvlt
sate that we, by his assistance and imitation, sohcitouslv
Tctw^' "^r" ''^''^' '"^^ ""^'-^^ ^''^'^^ him an evlrlasU
ing crown in lieaven.
A COMMEMORATION OF ST. GREGORY THE GREAT
APOSTLE OF ENGLAND. '
Antiph.
O most excellent Doctor, light of the holy Church,
of'ood fbr'uT"^' ' ''^^'''''' ^'^' «"PPli<'^^te the Son
V. Thou art a Priest forever.
R. According to the Order ofMelchisedec.
The Prayer.
O God ! who hast bestowed the reward of eternal
blessedness on the soul of thy servant Gregory, grant
mercilully that we, who are depressed with the weic^t
ot our sins, may by his prayers be delivered from them
Jhrougn our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for the Second Day.
.Jf\^ ^""^ f ^^'^ Archangels, whom thou dost intrust
with the most weighty concerns of thv fflory. and th«
ueneiit ui men; 1 offer up to thee the merits of these
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THE NOVENA TO
most diligent spirits, and those of thy great servant St.
l!ranci8 Xuverius, whom thou madest the minister of
thy glory, and to whom thou recommcndest the spiritual
weltare of innumerable souls. I beseech thee, grunt
that 1 may perlorm those duties which thy most holy
and divme will hath imposed upon me, and also that I
niay obtain that particular grace which I beg of thte
lu this Novena, to thy greater honor and glory. Amen.
The Third Day.
Lord God of the Principalities ! who, accordinfr to the
disposilion of thy divine will, by means of An^^els and
Archangels, takest care of the welfare of mankind, en
lightening, instructing, and governing them ; I offer ui
to thee the merits of tliese most zealous spirits, and
those of thy servant St. Francis Xaverius, who enlioht-
ened and converted many kingdoms and provinces, and
in them innumerable souls, not only by himself, but by
his disciples and followers, instructing, teachino-, and
commanding. I beseech Ihee, grant me the zeal of this
holy Apostle, and the particular petition I tender in tliw
Novena, to thy greater honor and oiorv.
The Fourth Day.
■ Lord God of the Powers ! who have a spoci il preroo-a-
tive^ to curb the infernal spirits ; I offer up lo thee The
merits ot these powers, and those of thy servant St.
J^rancis Xaverius, to whom thou gavest singular power
of expelling devils from bodies and souls. I beseech
thee, grant me the grace to overcome all the tempta-
tions of the devil, and that which I beg of thee in this
Novena, to thy greater honor and glory. Amen.
The Fifth Day.
Lord God of the Vu-tues, by whose neans thou work,
est miracles and prodigies peculiar to thv sovereign
power; I off-er up to thee the merits of these most stu-
penc Ji;c spints, and those of thy servant St. Francis Xa-
ver'a:i, whom thou madest a new Tliauauituiiius. of
ST. FRANCIS XAVERIUS. 641
«;orker of new and prodigious miracles; renewing in
him tlu signs an^ wonders of thy blessed Ano^^^.l?Ki^
nice, gnmt me that profound humility- wherewith St
n.i. A-„.„«, to ti>y ...eaterh'oi-;'::]-^!^;: 'V„!;:f '"
The Sixth Lay.
and tL^B nf S P " -""v"" "' ">««' ow'-llent spirit,
honor .uid glory Amen ^°^"''> '" "'^ S^""'"'
^Ae Seventh Day.
.;e«-,,4:;-t^?X':^ti.t^
mn^r'n ^f'''^.'' '-'^ Cherubim, .. ho are adorned with tha
'' '"Vr""'' ^''''''' ^* "^"^ grace' with "super:
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DEVOTION TO
eniiniMit wisdom, and to whom tliou didat reveal most
profound seeretn, that he might tenelir thy hivv to many
people and nations. I heseeeh thee, grant that I may
learn to fear and please thee, whieh is true wisdom, and
that by word and example I may teach others to keep
thy commandments ; and that thou wilt also grant me
tile lavor I beg in tliis Novena, to tiiy greater honor and
glory. Amen.
7yic Ninth Day.
Lord God of the Seraphim, who are inflamed with the
most ardent love of thee ; I offer up to thee the merits
of tiiese most fervent spirits, and those of thy servant
St. Francis Xaverius, who, like a Seraphim, was inflamed
with tliy love ; conquering innumerable hardships and
dangers of his life, to please thee, and to make those
know and love thee, who before offended thee and knew
thee not. I beseech thee, grant that I may love thee, my
only God and my Lord, and endeavor to bring all men
to the knowledge and love of thee; and also that thou
wilt grant me that which I ask in this Nocena, to thy
greater honor and glory. Amen.
DEVOTION TO ST. IGNATIUS, FOUNDER OF THE
SOCIETl OF JESUS.
STl'e IfAtmv of S>t. Kfliiatfus.
[jord, have mercy op us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hoar us.
God the Father of Heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of
the world, have mercy
on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have
mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have
fficrcy on us.
ST. IGNATIUS.
11H« —
Jiif1;ii!ied
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with divine
love,
Promoter of the :onvcr.
sioii of the work],
ZealouH for the greater
glory of God,
Dead to tfie world
through the spirit of
mortification,
Conqueror of all per-
verse inclinationa,
Despiser of the world,
Zealous instructor of
youth,
Support of Christ's
Church arahist her
enemies.
Antagonist of heietical
errors,
Father of converted sin-
ners,
Perfect follower of Jesus
Christ,
Lover of voluntary pov-
erty,
Lover of angelical purity.
Master of perfect obedi-
ence.
Born again to divine
love,
Rjipt in contemplation,
Mirror of humility,
Lover of fraterr'al ehar-
ity,
Promoter of peace
among men.
O
^5
Enemy of sin, ^
Perfect model of a reli- J
gious hfe, v«^
Little before men, and "^
great before God,
Lo.er of ho.-ivenly glory.
Be merciful unto" us,'
Lord.
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
We snmers beseech thee to
hear us.
Tliat we may refer all
we do to thy honor
and glory.
That we may be re-born
to a better life.
That we may die to the
flesh and the world.
That we may subdue our
pa«s''ona and vicious
inciiiiati<»a8,
''h. t we thni) sin as a
t'
I
Thj t. ^e may detest all ^
pride, ^
That we may love pu- ^
rity.
That we may promote
the instruction of
youth,
That we may learn to
despise eartldy goods.
That we may be true
followers of Christ,
That we may bear pa-
tiently the loss of al/
temporal goods,
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KOVENA TO
That wo may exorcise
purity and mode? ty on
all occasions,
TJiat we may cojdially
esteem the command-
re^
re
re
ments of God and our eL
S5
re
re
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superiors,
That we may ever eulti-
vata brotherly love,
That we be little in this
world, and great in
heaven,
That wo may ever seek
after eternal goods,
Son of God, we beseech
thee to hear us.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world, spare us, O Lord.
Let us pray.
O God ! who, for the propagation of the greater glory
of thy name, hast by blessed Ignatius strengthened the
church militant with new auxiliaries; graciously vouch-
safe that we by his assistance and imitation, solicitously
combating upon earth, may obtain with him an everlast-
ing cri)vvn in Heaven, who liveth and reigneth world
without end. Amen.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world, graciously hear us,
O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world, have mercy on ua
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us.
Our Father^ ^c.
V. Pray for us, St. Igna-
tins.
R. That we may be made
worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Nobena to St. fifln«rtfus, ifounlier of tje Socfets
of Sesus.
Before you begin the prayers of this Novena, first make an
act of the presence of God, and disengage your mind as
far as possible from all worldly concerns and distrac-
tions ; then most profoundly humbling yourself lift up your
heart to God in adoration of the most blessed Irinity
BT. IGNATIUS.
645
^;:^Kn^ the ,.,^ of the Cross, say the following
Lord God of Heaven and Earth ' who arf tho T.orr,-.
n.ngand end of all created thi, «"• ThoM m, inT"
divine presence, who am nothing bui a wretct^n^
world, „nd the allurement "of the fl.sh Ta ■"* ','"
state of sin has deprived mf of thos";, I"'''"™};''
tend for my support and eomfort. Thin oTLT'i
have been committed iii thy ni.dit Al fhn' ^^ ^}^^''
tionti nf m,T i,v, 1 • 1 ^ '^^o'"- ^^11 tlie abomma-
nons ot my life are hud open to thy all-seeincr eve
But wretched and miserable as I am, SilUee thv
S'oTm/zrii^" x-'-rr ':,:•*« -"> ^^«r
ody, which let out the lardr'op rfTytSblood iW
'« ! P.emomber thy love and hy de4e for mv s.l • ,
tion and grant the sincere petition of mv iL^t^i T Y,'
;i?^]hiSr">">--™^^^^^
^1... "'^^,' *^^* I n^'^V W'lk some reparatioj. for m.
»_y . -ju "'"" f^uuic rc'pararioii tor mt;
-iu grievous oitence. Grant me this favor'a'l
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JJIJVENA TO
prosent, my God and extend it to the hour of m ^ leatli
Amen.
O glorious St. Ignatius ! chosen in the designs of God
from tjternity, to be the founder of his m ich behaved
societ), iind the f ither of inimmerable saints ; vouchsiife
to pr.iy for mo, and guide mv petition in this Novenu, t iiat
I may nnk nothing but what is to the greater honor and
glory of Almigl 'y God, and the good of my soul ; it least
obtain for me, and for all now walking in ignorai e and
the shades of death, light and salvation through the sacred
wounds of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.
Here say three timpn Our Father, Hail Mary, and an often.
Glory be to the Father, tfec, in honor of the Blessed Trinity.
Then say the followiyig Prayer.
Most holy and undivided Trinity ! thee I adore with
all the powers and alfeciions of my soul; in thee I ac-
knowledge my God, my Creator, my Lord, my Redeemer,
the sou; ' of all pious desires, lioavenly love, and h;i|).
piness J' humbly prostrate myself before tiie throne of
thy gl i'v I rejoice from my soul, that this divine mys-
tery cf th' Unity and Trinity of God is acknowledged,
received, ;ind adored by man. Praise and glory be
given to thee, most sacred Trinity, who hast communi-
cated this knowledge to the world, by thy chosen ser-
vants. Blessed be the eternal Father, who has made
choice of his faithful servant Ignatius, as a fit instru-
ment to propagate his glory, and spread the knowledge
of divine mysteries through the whole world. Blessed
be God the Son, who was pleased to communicate to
Ignatius the fruit and virtue of his passion and cross, in
order to make him a worthy founder of his beloved so-
ciety. Blessed be the Holy Ghost, who did impart to
the heart of Ignatius that divine love and heroical forti-
tude, by which he overcame the world, the flesh, and the
devil. Most sacred Trinity ! be thou adored, and thanked,
by all thv creatures, both in Heaven and on earth, for all
eternity. Amen.
O blfHsipd Trrnatiiis! bv thnsp. oTP.at nnd sinornlar f'U
\j ieatli
i of God
beloved
>uelisiife
unu, umt
>nor uiid
; at leuMt
uj'u uiid
18 sacred
Amen.
ax oft en,
J Tniiity.
ore with
ee I uc-
ideeriicr,
and linp-
iroiie of
ine niyH-
viedifcd.
'}ory be
)nimuni-
sen ser-
is made
t instrii-
owled^^'
BleHsed
licate to
eross, in
oved so-
il part to
yA ibrti-
and tlie
thanked,
b, for all
rnlfir fiu
8T. IGNATIUS.
647
vor« Which It has pleased God in lus boiintv to bestow
on thee; ' y thy zeal and desire for the salvation of Z
neifdbor, permit thy humble dient to beg thv pov -fu^
^l^li. TT ^'''."^"^ in^niro,.;;dnels^hVtm
heart m its affections and motions, m.-iy , ver be ijuided
by that sound doctrine, which thou, by following" he
lietates of Heaven, hast preached t. '' orld" ad
thereby brought salvation to tl.ons.m, in o thee I
e& o?Zt "^'"'''^'t ^;''^''- '" 't "'^'t that the
^uu !! ^'T^ ^'''-"" ^'^''O"^''' ^he labors of tl.v
dentlv h. tlK.1 whatever thou askest of (iod will bo
jfranted . JS.hold ! how, to the dishonor of Cod re-
ligion 1 Yuh _emned, i^<jnora, . wickedness, and sin pre-
v.il Hell is crovded wiih innumeniP .ouls; thf
blood of an ail-bountifnl God lost-let all this, m^ h,v-
ing protector, encr^g,, ij.y payers in our behalf. (}btma
lor us that assistance from the Society of Jesus, which
our sins have hitherto deprived us of. I .Iso beseech
hee to obtain for me that p^.rticularly which I ask in
H.is Novena if ,t be for the glory of God and good of
my soul. Amen. *=
ffere mention the particular favor yon doshe, with a,, affec-
tionate heart, and confdence in tl Saint. Then cast
yonrHelf m spirit at the foot ,, the ( ro.s.s of Christ, hnmhlu
od^rre hnn Crneified f>r your Salation, Ld .ay M Z
cinty the following Prayer.
My merciful God and loving Redeemer! I beseech
t'-oe, wirl as much humility and submission as possibly
I "m able, through thy tender mercv, through thy inh-
nite love to smners, through thy most precious blood
shed for my salvation, through thv most excellent
ments, together with those of thy blessed Mother • th-i
thou wouldst dispose and direct all our W(»rks to thy
grenter glory and service, and to the good of thos^ sonlg
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NOVENA TO ST. IGNATIUS.
blood. — My dearest Saviour ! I pray thee to help, teach,
and illuminate me, and them, through thy great bounty
and goodness. — Receive in our behalf the merits of thy
faithful servant Ignatius, his prompt obedience to the
designs of Heaven ; hear likewise the prayers and sighs
of all the blessed Saints, Martyrs, and Confessors of thy
beloved Society ; they have all cried aloud to thee, O
dearest Redeemer ! " Spare, O Lord ! spare thy beloved
peopL 3, deliver not thy possession into the power of thy
enemies." — Look on thy own mercy ; how great, O
Lord ! is thy love for them ! how deep thy sacred woundvn!
how copious the blood thou hast spilt for their redemp-
tion I My dear Lord Jesus Christ! through thy most
tender mercy, hear the prayers of these thy servants ;
and permit me to offer to thee all the pains, tribulations,
sufferings, and mortifications, all the apostolic labors of
each, and every member of the Society of Jesus. O
good Jesus ! hear their prayers for this abandoned and
distressed country. Amen.
In order to render the affections of your heart more like
to those of St. Ignatius, make use of the following aspira-
tiotis frequently during the nine days' devotion.
O Soul of Chrivst, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save
me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the
side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, comfort
me. O .good Jesus, hear me. Hide me within thy
wounds. Permit me not to be separated from thee.
From the malice of my enemies defend me. At the
hour of my death, call me. Command me to come to
thee, that with thy saints, I may praise thee forever and
over. Amen.
Conclude the Novena Prayers with the proper commemo-
ration of the Saint.
Well done, thou good and faithful servant, because
Ihou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place
thee over many things, enter into the joy of thy Lord.
rera. Our Lord hath p\udecl the jiist man by right waya.
Heap. And hulb uhuwud him the kingdom of GoS.
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UTANT OF ST. TERESA.
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Tiie Prayer.
oM^'nL^f'hi^? t l|r'^«?" of 'he greater g.ory
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of
the world, have mercy
on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have
mercy on us.
Holy Triiiity, one God, have
mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
St, Teresa, whose heart ^j
was filled with the 2
^ love of God, 5^
St. Teresa, most humble ^
servant of God, §
St^ Teresa, most zealous '
for the
mt artanj? of St. 8rm»a.
glory of God,
L.
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St. Teresa, woman truly
strong in mind,
St. Teresa, truly de-
tached from all crea-
ted objects,
St. Teresa, great light of
the Catholic Church,
St. Teresa, who wished
to suffer or to die,
St. Teresa, who ex-
claimed : O Lord !
how sweet and pleas-
ing are thy ways,
St. Teresa, who desired
80 much the salvation
of souls,
St. Teresa, who tasted
pnd saw how sweet is
the Lord, even in this
vale of miseries,
St. Teresa, who said : O
death ! who can fear
thee, since thou art
the way to true life, '
650
NOVENA OF ST. TERESA.
St. Teresa, true lover of ^ V. Pray f( r ub, O holy St
the cross of Christ, | Teresa!
St. Teresa, who lived to x R- That we may bo made
love, died to love, and ^ worthy of the promises
vwill love eternally, .§ of Christ.
LET US PRAY.
O t5od, who didst replenish the heart of thy blessed
eervunt St. Teresa with the treasures of thy divine love,
ffrant, tluit like her, we may love and suffer all things
for thee, and in union with thee : that we may sum souls
to thee, and secure our own, by the faithful observance
of our hoiy rules ; this we beg through the merits ot our
Saviour, and the intercession of thy glorious servant, bt.
Teresiu Amen.
l^obena of Qe Sevaptfc Vftflfn, Bt Cete«a of
3iesm.
This Novena commences on the 7th of October, and continues nine
.fliiya, that is, till the 15th, inclusive; a day. on which the feast of the
«iut is celebrated in all Carmelite churches with great solemnity.
The> persons who perform this Novena are to be employed on each of
the days in prayer and good works, to the glory of Almighty God, and
in houw of tlie holy virgin St. Teresa of Je^us; always endeavoring to
repose an entire confidence in her prayers, and hoping, through her
means, t» obtain from God whatsoever they shaU ask, provided it be
condiici-ve to their salvation and the good of then- souls. When this
Novena is not jwrformed in a church with the general concourse of the
fiiithftil, .but said in private, all the family should join hi performing
It, be»rging 4hat from God, for every one, which each apart begs for
himself.
First Day.
w .« -*xi._ 1^^-fU»«- nnA i\f t\\a RSnn anH nf the
Holy Ghost Amen.
NOVENA or ar. teresa.
65 1
Blessed oe the holy and undivided Trinity, new and
for evermore. Amen.
Come, O Holy Ghost, replenish my heart, and enkindle
ui It the fire of thy divine love. Amen.
LET irs PRAY,
m 9.^^^^&^*y ^"^ eternal God, most holy and adorable
1 nnity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, bei^inning and end
of all things, in whom we live, and move, and have our
being ; I firmly believe that thou art here present ; I
adore thee with the most profound humility; I praise
thee, I give thee thanks froin the bottom of my heart,
jjecause thou hast created me after thine own likeness ;
because thou hast redeemed me with the precious blood
of thine only Son. Behold, O Lord, I offer thee my
thoughts, words, and actions ; and firifily resolve from
this moment to bear with patience and resignation all
the crosses and afflictions I may meet with in the course
of my life. I consecrato them entirely to the glory of
thy name, in union with those of my Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ, that through his infinite merits they may
be acceptable to thee. Give them, O Lord, a blessinc?.
May thy divine love animate them, and may they atl
tend to thy greater glory, and to procure for me a share
ot that heavenly felicity, which the seraphic virgin, St.
Teresa of Jesus, this day enjoys.
Holy St. Teresa of Jesus, most pure virgin, if it be
for the glory of God, and to thy honor, that I obtain
— -, which is what 1 desire and beg, by performing
this Novena, obtain it for me, I besuech thee, O holy
vu'gin, by thy prayers; if not, guide my petition, and
oeg oi Jesus for me that which is most proper for his
glory, and the salvation of my immortal soul, which shall
soon appear before the awful tribunal of his divine Mju.
jesty. Amen.
ANTHEM.
Gome, O holy Teresa, spouse of Christ, receiye the
crown which the Lord hath prepared for thee forever. "
652
NCVENA OF ST. TEIIESA.
LET US I RAY.
O Almighty and eternal God, who didst inflame the
heart of the scniphic Teresa with the love of thee, and
didst endow her with wonderful fortitude of mind in the
pursuit of perfection, through every path of life, and
didst, moreover, by lier means, illustrate the Church
with many pious and exenjplnry children, grant, I most
humbly beseech thee, by her merits and prayers, that
we, who, like her, put our whole trust in thee, may ob-
tain strength of mind and body, to the end that we may
love and serve thee, the true fountain of perfection here
on earth, and hereafter see and enjoy thee in the king-
dom of thy glory : through our tiOrd. Jesua Chriai
Amen.
Our Father, &c. Hail, Mary, &c.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
HYMN.
As legate sent by God's command,
Teresa quits hor native land,
In barbarous soils to sow the seed
Of Christian faith, or else to bleed.
But pains more gentle her attend —
A softer death her life must end :
Seraphic darts must strike her heart,
And she in pangs of h»ve depart.
Love's true victim ! may thy fire
With holy warmth our hearts inspire ;
And tljy intrusted nations keep
From hell's obscure and burning deep.
To God the Father, and the Son,
And Holy Ghost, three in one,
Be equal glory, equal praise,
Both now and for eternal days. Amen.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother, St. Teresa.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises oi
Chriaf.
KOVENA or "r. TERESA.
65?
LET US PRAr.
Hear US, O God our Suviour, that, as we rejoir e in the
Bolemnity of blessed Teresa, thy vir^nn and our mother,
so we may be nourished with the food of her celestial
doctruie, and unproved with the affection of solid piety;
throu^rh Chn.4t our Lord. Amen. ^
Our Father, «fce. ILiil, iMury, &c.
Glory bo to the Faiher, «Sic.
Second Day. v
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Ghost. Amen.
BlesHod be the holy and undivided Trinity, now and
for evermore. Amen. ^
in ^I'T'? ^^J-r.^^^'^ replenish my heart, and enkindle
in It the hre ot thy divine love. Amen.
Flivst Prnyer, "0 eternal Gi,,l," &.c., us in p. <551.
Second Prayer, " Jioly Si. Tereau," &c., a» in p. 651.
ANTHEM.
Come, O holy Teresa, spouse of Chnst, receive the
crown which the Lord hath prepared for thee forever.
LET US PRAY.
O Lord Jesus Christ, who art both the model and re-
ward of true sanctity and humility, we beseech thee,
that as, by thy grace, blessed Teresa has been admitted
to the enjoyments and delights of Paradise, so we also,
by endeavoring to imitate her virtues, may arrive with
joy to the revelation of thy everlasting glory, who liv<-4
and reignest with ^.he Father. &c. ^ ^
Our Father, (fee. Hail, iMary, &e.
. Glory be to the Father, &c.
Hymn Vera., and Prayer, &c., aa in p-. 652 and 653.
ThirdDay.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of thfc
Holy Ghost. Amen.
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664
NOVENA OF ST. TERESA.
Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity, nt w and
for evermore. Amen.
Come, O Holy Ghost, .-eplenish my heart, and enkindle
in it the fire of thy divine love. Amen.
First Prayer, '* O eternal God," &c., as in p. 651.
Second Prayer, " Holy St. Teresa," &.C., as in p. 651
ANTHEM.
Come, O holy Teresa, spo'ise of Christ, receive the
crown which the Lord hath prepared for thee forever.
LET us PRAY.
6 holy and invincible martyr, St. Teresa of Jesus, by
that ardent love of God, which impelled you to relin-
quish your father's house, at the tender age of seven
years, to carry the liglit of the Gospel amongst the
Moors, with the determined resolution of shedding your
blood for the faith of your heavenly Master, intercede
for me, I beseech you, that I may always have such a
lively faith, as to regulate my life in conformity with
the precepts of mv holy religion, and that I may arrive
at the haven of salvation, to behold him face to face, in
whom we believe and hope in this valley of tears, Christ
Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Our Father, &c. Hail, Mary, &c.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Hymn, Vers., and Prayer, &c., as in pp. 652 and 653.
Fourth Day.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Ghost. Amen.
Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity, now and
*br evermore. Amen.
Come, O Holy Ghost, replenish my heart, and enkindle
'•n it the fire of thy divine love. Amen.
I First Prayer, " O eternal God," &c., as in p. 651.
ANTHEM.
Come, O holy Teresa, spouse of Christ, receive the
crown which the Lord \ ath prepared for thee forever.
HOVENA OF ST. TERESA.
LET U8 PRAY.
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nary favor, which Almighty God conferred on you, in
preserving you from the snares of the devil, during y ,ur
stay m this life, I most humbly beseech yiu to obmin
for me, by your prayers, the grace of doir/g true and sal.
ntary penance for all my sins, and of ntver offending
he diune Majesty during the remainder of my life
through Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen
Our Father, &c. Hail, Mary, &c.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Hymn, Ven., Prayer, and Paters and Aves, as in pp. 052 and 653.
Fifth Day.
Hoi; GhoT^Ame'n ''^''"' ^"' ^'^^^ ^«"' ^^ ^''^-
J':Ztl'. ^Itn.-' ^"' ^"^-^^^ Trinity, now and
m It tlie tire of thy divine love. Amen.
Finit Prayer, " O eternal God," &c., as in p. 651.
Second Prayer, " Holy St. Teresa," &c., aTin p. 651.
ANTHEM.
Come, O holy Teresa, spouse of Christ, receive the
crown which the Lord hath prepared for thee forever
LET US PRAT.
blessed Teresa, faithful teacher of the art of loving
God above all things, by that abundance of celestial
hgi.ts, wi h^ which his divine Mnjesty filled thy hTppv
mind ; obtain for me through thy powerful intercession,
th 1 O ? '^'^% ^^^ ''''*^"'^' ^'""y ^^'^ ">«' I beseech
thee, O glorious Teresa ; and as thou hadst a sincere
love for Jesus, and as Jesus always loved thee, obtain
Vr '"'' ? i"^V'"^'*''''b^e advar.tage of living faithful to
Jesus, and of dying in his divine love. Amen.
666
NOVENA OF ST. TtltESA.
Our Father, &c. Iluil, Miiry, &c.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Hymn, Vo»., Prayer and Puter* and Ave*, af n p?- 052 aul OSI.
<Six</t Day.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of tlie
Holy Ghost. Amen. .,,,«... a
Blessed be the holy and undivided Truiity, now and
for evermore. Amen.
Come, O Holy Ghost, replenish my heart, and onkmdlo
in it the fire of thy divine love. Amen.
First Praver, '* O eternal God," &c., as in p. 651.
Second Prayer, " Holy St. Teresa," 8io., aa in p. 65k
ANTHEM.
Come, O holy Teresa, spouse of Christ, receive the
crown which the Lord hath prei)ared for thee forever.
LET US PRAY.
O Teresa, most beloved spouse of the Son of God,
by that special favor you received from Jesus Christ,
wheu, in ecstasy, you heard him declare you his spouse,
we beseech you to obtain of him for us, that our souls
having loved him faithfully here on earth, may be made
worthy to enjoy hiin eternally in heaven. Amen.
Our Father, &c. Hail, Mary, «&c.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Hymn, Vera., Prayer, Paters and Aves, as in pp. 652 and 653.
Seventh Day.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Ghost. Amen. , ,
Blessed be the holy and undivided Trinity, now and
foi- evermore. Amen.
Come,0 Holy Ghost, replenish my heart, and enkmdle
in it the fire of thy divine love. Amen.
First Prayer, " O eternal God," &c., as in p. 651
Second Prayer, "
Holy St. Teresa," 8io., as in p. 651.
HOVENA OF ST. TERESA.
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ANTHEM.
Come, O holy Torena, spouse of Christ, receive the
crown which the Lord huth prepared for th;e forever
LET UB PRAY.
O Teresa, most fortunate in having inherited the fer.
ven z.eul of the great prophet and patriarch St Eiias^
we bcHeech you, by that glory which 'redounds to you^
zealitrix of his honor, to ohti.in of him for us, that we
may zealously guard all our thoughts, words and uc!
iZd ni^r^^ '^r r '^'.^^"'^ ^« «' unfortunate as to
offend our good and gnjcious God. Amen.
Our father, &c. Hail, Mary, &e.
(»lory be to the Father, &c.
Hymn, Vers., Prayer, Pater, and Ave, as in pp. 652 ard 653.
Eighth Day.
First Prayer, •« O eternal God," &c aa in d 651
Second Prayer, •' Holy St. Te'resa. j" , ai^i„ pl'esi..
ANTHEM.
Come, O holy Teresa, spouse of Christ, receive tb«
crown which the Lord hath prepared for thee forever.
LET US PRAT.
O Teresa, gifted with ecstatic contemplation, and se-
raph.c ove o? the divine beauty, by that union of spirt
and internal attachment which you had always to God
he only object of your thoughts and affectiuiis ; obtain
101 us the grace of a most fervent love for Q.^A w:,nj.'.K„
we may seek or desire nothing but to please iiiVli
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NOVFWA OF ST. TERESA.
this liij, and in the next to enjoy him for otornity,
Aintui.
Our Fntlier, &,c. Hail, Mary, dtc.
(ilory bo to the Father, &.e.
Hyma, Vorfc, Prayor, Puloni uad Avo>, uf in pp. 0S9 and 653.
Ninth Day.
Tn the name of the Futiier, and of the Son, and of the
Holy (ihoHt. Amen.
BioHHed be the holy and undivided Trinity, now and
for evernion*. Amen.
Come, () Holy (ihoHt, renUMiisli my iieart, and enltindlo
in it the tire of thy divine love. Amen.
First Prayer, "O ptorniil (Jod," &c., in In p. Ml.
S'jcuiul Piuyor, " Holy Si. Tl•rl)«^^" «tc., tut in p. 051.
ANTHEM.
Come, O holy Teresa, Hpouse of Christ, receive tlie
erowu which the Lord iiath prepared for thee forever.
LET TJS PRAY.
O Teresa, most pure vietim of charity, having at
length expired by the vehemence of your love for God,
by that inexplicable joy and grief you experienced when
your heart was wounded by the celestial seraphim, ob-
tain for us, we beseech you, such an ardent love for
God. as filurtl consume in our souls every thing that is
earthly and sinful, and prepare them to receive the im-
pressions of divine grace. Amen.
Our Father., &c. Hail, Mary, &,c.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
Hymu, Vera. Prayer, Paters aud Aves, aa in pp. 652 and 053.
t it an\C9,
The following Litanies have been selected with the view
ofmipplyin^UHoriuHof ,li,votinn.s a.japtoa t<. tluj AvtivaU
and l.(.|y HeaMons of the Cliun!h, and capablo of Umu variod
tm piety may HUggost.
The Hubjoinod' Table Hhowa the particular devoti.m by
winch It w u common practice to consecrate each day of tho
week : ''
Siniday
Monday
Tur^ilay
IVfdneaday
Thurnday
hViday
Saturday
To Ihn IFoIy Trinity.
" tho Holy (Jhoat.
" tho Holy Aiigols.
•' St JoMuph.
" tlie H. Siicrament.
" tho Piwslon of our Lord.
" the Blessod Vlrjciu.
But, Ixisides appropriating' certain Litanies to the days of
tho week usually recommended for their use, it would be a
profitable exercise, both for individuals and for families to
dedicate a week to Jesus and Mary, in the foUowin-' way •
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday ,
IVedncaduy
Thursday
Friday
Saturday ,
Litanies of the Holy Nurno of Jesus and of Loretto.
Inciirnato Word and the Immaculate ConccD-
tlon. ^
Infant Jesus and of Loretto.
Holy Namo of Jesus, Aid ditto ofJVIary.
Life of Jesus, and ditto of Mary.
Passion and of the Feven Dolors.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, and ditto of Maiy,
Particular feasts will naturally suggest their correspond-
ing devotions— e. g. the several festivals of our Lord and
bis Blessed Mother, the Holy Angels, St. Joseph, Ac. ; and
no luitiier guidance wiU be needed than that which la
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LITANIES.
afford )d by any Catliolic Directory. But for the readiei
fulfilment of the plan proposed, the following Table 'is pre-
fixed, which gives the Litanies proper to each season in
their order.
CTable Of 3lftanfe» tljrouflljout tfje Year.
\ Litany of the liicarnato Word, and ditto
' ' J of iV'niinco.
. . liitany Dt'lJH! Infnnt .losua.
\ Litany ulllio lutunt Jeans, and the Life of
• ) ditto.
J Litany of tiio Life of Jesus; and on Tri-
i diiy«, Umloftlio I'aHsion.
\ Litimy of I'cniince , luul on Wednesdays
) and i'ridiiyti, lliat oftiie Passion.
Litany of tliu I'assion.
'* " tluf JJIeased Sacrament.
\ " " tJie I'lusaion and of tiio Holy
i Cross.
Litiiny of llie Resurrection.
" " Josiis glorillod.
" " tiio Holy (Jliost.
" " tim Most Holy Trinity.
" " tlio lilessed Sacrament.
Advent . , .
Christmas , ,
Epiphany . . . ,
Septuagesima . .
Zicnt . , ,
Passion and Holy Weeks
Maundy Thursday
(food Fridait , «
FVhit
':l
Easter
Ascension Day to
Sundnj
fVhitsuntidc
Trinity Sunday^ and Sun- I
days after Pentecost . \
Corpus Ckristi . .
Devotion will contrive numerous combinations, by which
the peculiar charactei of each day or season may be duly
observed, and the several aspects of the Divine Mysteries
receive their proper meaaure of attention and contempla-
tion.
The Litany of the Saints may vcsry suitably be used on
the festivals of thole eminent Saints whose names are es-
pecially commemorated in them.
Litanies, again, form appropriate devotions for particular
I^ovenas* and for consecrating the several mouths of the
* A J^oncna is a devotion of nine days, in honor of some mysteiy o!
our redemption, to ol)tain a particular request, or in honor of tlie U. V.
...!iry, or ssssny o! the fi^sints, to beg their iuterccsaloii io obtiiinin^ it. li
may be perl'ornr ed w .th any forms of prayer.
LITANIES.
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jmr to some special object. To this end the following Tar
bio 18 given, showing —
*
THE TIMES OF NOVENAS* AND OTHEE DEVOTIONS,
which may be performed at discretion.
BEOIN8.
January
Jtiii. ^1
ENDS.
NOVBNAS, AND OTMKR DICVOTION8.
Feb. 1
Niiu! (lays before 2d Sun- f
(lay ol' Epiphany
I'eb.
Teb.'l
March
March 4
" 8
" 10
" 16
Thirteen
April 2
April 14
May . . . , ,
Nino (lays belbre'whit-
iSiinduy
June . . . I .
i
March 12 .
•' 10 .
« 18 .
" 24
Fridays bol'ore \
April* 22 *.
Month of Devotion to the Holy InJiincy.
Novenu ol the I'urillcation ol B. V. Alary.
Month of I'
Novena ol
it
Nino days before the Feast i
of the Samd Heart .S
Six Sundays before Juno 21
Juno 20
*' 21
" 17 '.
July 15 .
August .
Aufi. (J .
" If) .
" :u) .
Soi)t. 20 .
26 .
October .
Oct. 7
u 04
November
Nov. 20 .
Ut'C. 10 .
June 28
" 30
" 25
July 24
Aug. 14
"■' 24
Sept. 7
" 28
Oct. 3
Oct. 15
Nov. 1
bec.*7 .
" 24 .
Holy Name of Jesus.
Most Holy Trinity,
■olion to St. Joseph.
Francis Xuvier.
Ht. Patrick.
St. Jotk;ph. ,
the Annunc'u of B. V. Mary.
Devotion to St. Francis of Paula.
NovenaofSt. fJeorge.
Month of Devotion to B. V. Mary.
Noveiia of the Holy Ghost.
i Month of Dovbtion to the Precious
( lilood ofour Lord.
Novena of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Devotion to St. Aloysiua Gonzaga.
NoveiiaolSS. Peter and Paul.
St. Aloysiua Gonzaga.
St. Anne.
m ,u , . "• ^- '^'"'■y °^ Mount Carmel
Month of Devotion to S. Heart of Mary
Novena of Assuujptiou of U. V. Mary
Ditto. "'■
Novena of the Nativity of B. V. Mary
" St. Michael ajid Angel Guiudii
" St. Francis of Assisium.
Month of Devotion to the Holy Angela.
Novena of St. Teresa.
., ". „'*"■ ^''*' '^^""'8 in Purgatory.
Month of Devotion (or ditto.
Novena of the Conception of B. V. Mary,
" " Nativity of our Lord.
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iians.
• Mauy of these Novenas have indulgences attached to them.
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Urtant) of ti)e Safnts.
This Is the only tiitimy wliich forms
OOkes of the Cliurch, uud Is uaud
Nc reminiscaria, Doinine,
delieta nostra, vel parentujii
nostroriun ; neque vindic-
tam suinas de pcccatis nos-
tiU.
Kyrie eleison.
Kurie cleinon.
Cliriste eleison.
Chrisle eleison.
Kyrle eleison.
Kijr'ie eleison.
Christe audi nos. .
Christe exaudi nos.
Pater de coelis Deua, ^
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Fili Redemptor mundi ^
Deus,
Spiritus Snncte Deus,
Saiicta Triuitas, uuus
Deus,
Saiieta jNIaria,
Saucta Dei Genitrix,
Saiietti Virgo virgiuum,
Sancte Micli;iel,
Sancte Gabriel,
Sancte Raphael,
Omnes sancti Angeli
Arehangeli, Orate, kI^'C.
Omnes sancti beatoruni Spi-
rituuin ordines, Ora/e,<^c.
C6
o
o
et
part of tho regular nnil npf»olnted
Mil uU uocusiuiisof pubtc humili
Remember not, O Lord,
our oU'ences, nor those of
our fathers ; neither take
thou vengeance of our sins
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercAj.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heav- te
en, • I
God the Son, Redeemer ^
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Sanct
LC
Joannes
-i
c.
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Holy Mary,
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins
St. Mich.-iel,
St. Gabriel,
St. Raphael;
All ye holy Angels and ^
Archangels, f
All ye holy orders of '
blessed Spirits,
St. John Baptist,
S
Gray cf'C.
LITANY OF THE SAINTS.
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Sancto Joseph, Ora^ d-c.
Oiiiiies suncli PutriurcliEc et
Prophetic, OraLCy <!^c.
Siincte Petre,
Saiicte Puule,
Sancte Andrea,
Snncte Jacobe,
Sancte Joannes,
Sancte Thoma, o
Sancte Jacobe, 2
Sancte Pliilippe, "^
Sancte Bartholomaee, *^
Sancte Mattha3e, «
Sancte Simon,
Sancte Tliaddace,
Sancte Matthia,
Sancte Barnaba,
Sancte Luca,
Sancte Marce,
Omnes sancti Apostoli et
Evangelistae, Oraie, cf-c.
Omnes sancti Diseipuli Do-
mini, Orate, t^c.
Omnes sancti Iimocentes,
Orate, d^c.
Sancte Stephane, Ora, 4c.
Suncte Laurenti, Ora, cf-c.
Sancte Vincenti, Ora, c^c.
Sancti Fabiane et Sebas-
tiane,
Sancti Joannes et Paule,
Sancti Cosma et Dami- ^
ane, g.
Sancti GervasietProtas;, "p^
Omnes sancti Martyres f*
Sancte Sylvester,
Sancte Gregori,
kjancte AmbroHi,
Sancte Augustine,
St. Joseph
All ye holy Patriarcha
and Prophets,
St. Peter,
St. Paul,
St. Andrew,
St. James,
St. John,
St. Thomas,
St. James,
St. Philip,
St. Bartholomew,
St. Matthew,
St Simon,
St. Thaddeus,
St. Matthias,
St. Barnabus,
St. liuke, Nj
St. Mark, |
All ye holy Apostles and '^
Evangelists, ^
All ye holy Disciples of .S
our Lord,
All ye holy Innocents,
St. Stephen,
St. J^awrence,
St. Vincent,
SS. Fabian and Sebas-
tian,
SS. John and Paul,
SS. Cosmas and Damian,
SS. Gervase and Protase,
All ye holy Martyrs,
St. Sylvester,
St. Gregory,
St. Ambrose,
St. Augustine,
664
LITANY OF THE HAINTS.
SiuioU^ Hloronymo, O
Saiu'to Miirtine, ^
Smiu'U' Nicoliio, §•
OiiiMOH Huiu'li I'onUfice.H vi
('oMloHHorfiH, Orate., c^-c.
Oniiu's Huiicti DoctorcH,
ISaiu'tc Antoui,
Sjiiu'Ic IKuiodicto, O
SmiicIo Doiniiiice, ft'
Sniu'to Fraiu'lscii,
Omiics s-mcti JSMocrdoies et
J A' vita;, ()raU\ tj'r,
Omiu'M sjincti Monnchi ct
I'lri'iuitu;, ()ral(\ tir.
S;im'l;i Maria Mjigdaluiui,
Sam-la A<,mlha,,
Saiu'ta Jiiu'ia,
SaiK'ta Atrnca,
Saiu'la ('a't'illn,
Saiirta Cathaiiiui,
Saiu'ta Anastaam,
Oniiios saiictjc Virgiiies ot
Vidua', Orate^ tijrc.
Omiu's Suiicti et Sanctaa
Dei,
Inlvrced'Ue pro nobis.
Propilius eslo,
Parcc nob is J Domine.
Propitiusj esto,
E>V(iU(li nos^ Domhie,
Ab oimii nijilo,
Ab omni peccato,
Ab Iru tua,*
A subilanea et improvisa
morte, §•
O
r
St. Jerome,
Ht. Martin,
8t. NiciioiaH,
All ye holy BlHliops and
('onli'SHorH,
All ye holy Doctorn,
St. Anthony,
St. Hencdict,
St. liernard,
St. Dominic,
St. Francis,
All ye holy Prieata and "^
LevitcH, ^
All ye holy Monk« and s
llernntH, **
St. Mary Ma<jdalene, %
St. Ajjutha,
St. l-ncy,
St. AjjncH,
St. Cicily,
St. Catherine,
St. Anaatasia,
All ye holy Virgins and
Widows,
All ye holy men and wo-
men, Saints of God,
Make intercession for us.
Bo merciful,
Spare us, () Lord.
Be merciful,
Grmnously hear us, O Lord
From all evil, O
From all sin,
From thy wrath,*
F"'^m sudden and un-
looked-for death,
and
>•
und
^
-t
und
va
c?
-*
C
*>
f
LITANY
Ab iiiHidiH diuboli,
Al) ini, lit odio, ot omni
inula voluiiluto,
A Mpiritu IbrnicutioniH,
A fulo-uro ct tciripCHtate,
A moito perputuu,
I'er niystcniim winctttj
liiciiriialioniH txioi,
Per Advcintiirri tuimi,
IVi- Nativitatein tuain,
I'er HaptiKinum et Huric-
iiini Jejuniuin tuum,
Ver Crucein et I'uHsio-
lu'iii luam,
Per Morlem ct Scpultu-
rain tuaiii,
Per Hutictam Resurrcc-
tioneiii tjiani,
Per adniirabilem Aseen-
Hioiiom tuani,
Per adventum Spiritua
Saricti Parucliti,
In die judieii,
I'eeeatoreH,
Te rogamus audi nos.
Vt nobis pareas,
Ut nobis indulgeas,
OF THE SAINT8.
665
Ab imminentibus periculis,
A peste, fame, et belle,
a
a
o
o
From the snaren of the
devil,
From an/rer, and hatred,
und every evil will,
From the Hpirit of forni-
cation.
From iij,ditningandtem-
peHt,
From cverhisting deaih,
'J'hroufrh the inyHtery of
Ihy holy Incarnation.
ThroufrJi thy Comin{,r,
Throu^di thy Nativity,
Throii^rh thy Uaptihin
und holy FaHtinjr,
Throu^rh thy Cross and
PuHHion, j
Throu^rh thy Death and
Huriui,
Throujrh thy holy Resur-
rection,
Throu^di thine admirable
Ascenwion,
Through the coming of
the Holy Ghost the
Paraclete,
In the day of judgment,
We sinners.
Beseech Ifiee, hear us.
That thou wouldst spare
us.
That thou wouldst par-
don us,
From all dangers that
threaten us.
From plague, famine, and
war.
66*
666
LITANY OF THE SAINTS.
Ut ad veram poeniten-
tinm nos peraucere
dignerib,
Ut Ecclesiam tuam sanc-
tam regere et conser-
vare d'gneris,
Ut Domnum Apostoli-
cuiTi, et omnea eccle-
siasticos ordines in
saneta religione con-
servare digneris,
Ut inimicoa sanctaB Ec-
clesiee humiliare dig-
neris,*
Ut regibus et principi-
bus Chriatianis pacem
et veram concordiam
donare digneris,
Ut c incto populo Chris-
tiano pacem et unita-
tem largiri digneris,
Ut nosmetipsos in tuo
sancto servitio confor-
tare et conservare dig-
neris,
Ut mentes nostras ad
coelestia desideria eri-
gaa.
I
Si
S
I
o
That thou wouldst bring
us to true penance,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to govern
and i)reserve thy holy
Church,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to preserve
our Apostolic Prelate,
and all orders of the
Church in holy reli-
gion.
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to humble
the enemies of holy
Church,*
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to give
peace and true con-
cord to Christian
kings and princes.
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to grant
peace and unity to all
Christian people,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe lo confirm
and preserve us in thy
holy service.
That thou wouldst lift
up our minds to heav-
enly desires,
So
Pi.
* For the Devotion of the Forty Hours, insert :
Ut Turcarum, et haereti- That thou wouldst vouch-
corum conatus reprimere et safe to defeat the attempts
ad nihilum redigere digiiuris. of all Turks and heretics, and
bring them to naught.
jring
;e,
uldat
iverii
holy
uldst
serve
ehite,
f the
reli- 5j
uldst 1*
mble ^
holy ^
uldst '^
give 1"
con- ;2
istian .»
3,
uldst
grant
to all
uldst
nfirm
nthy
t lift
leav-
-t:
t vouch-
ittempts
?tics, and
t.
LITANY OF THE SAINTS.
667
Ut omnibus benefactori-
bus nostris sempiterna
bona retribuas,
Ut animas nostras, fra-
triim, propinquo-um,
et benefaetorura nos-
trorum ab aet ^rna dam- k^
natione eripias, ^
Jt fructus terrae dare et |
coiiservare digneris, §
(Jt omnibus fidelibus de- »
funciis requiem eeter- •'•
nam donare digneris,
Utnos exaudire digneris,
Fiii Dei,
Agnus Dei, qui tollia pec-
cata mundi,
Parce nobis, Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui toilis pec-
cata mundi,
Evaudi nos, Domine.
Agnus Dei, qui toilis peo
eata mundi.
Miserere nobis.
Cliriste audi nos.
Chrisle exaudi nos.
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Pater noster {secrete).
So
a
That thou wouldst ren-
der eternal blessings
to all our benefactors,
That thou wouldst de-
liver our souls, and
the souls of our breth-
ren, relations, and ben-
efactors, from eternal
damnation,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to give and
preserve the fruits of
the earth.
That thou wouldrt
vouchsafe to grant
eternal rest to aU the
faithful departed,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe graciously
to hear us,
Son of God,
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
8j)are us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Grdciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, Iiave mercy.
Our Father (secretly).
668
LITANY OF THE SAIWTS.
V. Et no 1108 inducju in V. And lead us not into
tentiUionem. tcmptution.
It Sod libera no8 a mulo. R. But deliver us from
evil.
Psalm Ixix. Deus in adjutorium.
Dens in adjutorium nieuni
intciuio : Domino, ad adju-
vaiulum me festina.
Cont'undantur ot roverc-
antur : qui qua3runt aniuiam
meam :
Avertantur rrtrorsum, et
ciuliescant : qui volunt milii
mala.
Avertantur atjitim eru-
beHcentea, qui dicunt mihi :
Euge, euge.
Exultent et Iffitentur in
te omnes qui quaerunt te :
et dicaiit semper, JVIagnifi-
cetur Dominus; qui dili-
gunt salutare tuum.
Ego verb egenus et pau-
per sum : Deus, adjuva me.
Adjutor mens et libera-
tor mens es tu : Domine,
ne nioreris.
Gloria Patri, &c.
V, Salvos tae servos tuoa.
R. Deus meus, sperantes
m te.
V. Esto nobis, Domine,
turris fortitudinis.
R. A facie iiiimicL
1. O God, como to my
assirttance : O liord, make
ha^Ate to help me.
2 Let tliem be confound-
ed and ashamed : that seek
after my soul.
3 Let them be turned
backward, and blush for
shame : that desire evils un-
to me.
4 Let them be strdgJit-
way turned backward blush-
ing for shame, that say unto
mo : 'Tis well, 'tis well.
6 Let all that se6k thee
be joyful and glad in thet> :
and let such as love thy sal-
vation say alway, The Lord
be magnified.
6 But I am needy and
poor: O God, help thou me.
7 Thou art my helper and
my deliverer : O Lord, make
no long delay.
Glory be, &.c.
V. Save thy servants,
R, Who hope in thee,
my God.
V. Be unto us, O Lord, a
tower of strength.
R= From the face of the
enemy.
..*»«
LITANY OF THE SAINTS. (Jgg
V Nihil proficiat inimi- V Int n«» m
cuH in nobis. ^ * ./'^^ P**'' ''^'O i^neniy
R p^* 4i- . . . prevail awiinst uh
V. •iionanrnor, "„t 'n. '^'7 "[f "■'f'' to hurt uh.
li. Nequo secundum ini- R iv.n'n.
;i:i;ir "-'™' -''"- -"i-^'Ts^S""
V. Orenius pro Pontifico V r ^*
nostro, N. « ^' V^* "« PJ-'V for our
i> n • »30vereiirn Pontiff N
K. Dominus conservet R Tho Inr .'
eum, et vivifieet cnm »f »• ^J'^. A^«r« preserve
beatum fadai eu,n in "'m in^Lr!;? T,' '"? ^'^'^' ''"^^
et non tradat eu.n n an -' e^th • "l >' r '^ T'' '^''
matn inimieorum ejus nn t ' h ^^ I^'^-: ''"» "ot
^J"s. up to the will of his ene-
V. uremus pro benofao, v t ^*
to,^™» „„„,,.,/ ;"'f- ,^,^-,I-t^- pray for our
facientibus -propter nome";^ wU L ''rrnTni/" 'm
tuum vuan, a^ternam. Amen, them Zt do f'tod'
V ri Amen.
V. Uremu8 pro fidelibim V t^*
perpetuaWois.' ^pS^gKC^I
V. Re,u,e.ca„t m pace. V. LeUhem restin peaee.
abJentrbus '''''""'"" ""''™ ^- P"""" absent breth-
»• xuiLLe eiS, JJnmmn ir CJ J .1 •'. . .
auxilium de sancto.
i_i-x_j V. csv-na liium nelp, (>
Lord, from the sanct
uary.
670
LITANY OF THE SAINTS.
R. Et de Sion tuero eus, R. And defend them out
of Slon.
V. Dominu, exaudi ora. V. O Lord, hoar my
tionoin ineaa. prayer.
R. Et clamor racua ad to ll. And lot my cry come
vcnut. unto theu.
Oreniua.* Let us pray.*
Dons, cui propriutn os O God, whose property
niisereri semper, et parcere : is always to have mercy
* For the Devotion of the Forty Hours the following Col-
lects are used :
Duus, qui nobis, Ac, p. O Ood, who in thy wondor-
987. ful, itc, p. 987.
From Aduont to Christmas
Deus, qui de beata), &c., O God, who wast pleased,
p. 882. Ac, p. 882.
From Christmas to the Pimfication.
Deus, qui salutis, tfec, p. O God, who by the fruit-
883. ful, (fee, p. 983.
From the PuriJlcatio7i, to Advent.
Concede nos famulos tuos, Grant, we beseech thee,
qiuesumus, Doniine Deus, Lord God, that WtJ, thy ser-
p<.'r|)etua mentis et corporis vants, may enjoy perpetual
sanitattf gaudere ; et gloriosa health of mind and body ;
beatje Marite semper Virginis and by the intercession of
intercessione, a praisenti libe- the olessed Mary ever Vir-
rari tristitia, et ajterna perfrui gin, may be dehveretl from
la)titia. present sorrow, and obtain
eternal joy.
Then follows the Collect for fhe Pope, after which is said :
Deus, refugium nostrum et O God, our refuge and
virtus, adesto piis Ecclesiaa strength, who art the author
tujB precibus, auctor ipse pie- of all piety, hearken unto the
tatis ; et prajsta, ut quod iide- auvout prayers of thy Churcli;
LITANV OF TIIF SAINTS.
flUHclpo dcprncntioncm nos-
trarn ; ut doh, et omiieH fa-
niiiI().stuoH,<|U()Mdelictoriim
catena coiiHtrlii^rit, rniHcra-
tio tuo) piotatia clementer
absulvat.
Kxaiidi, (jiiu'Hunin,s, Do-
iiiiiic, Hnj.plicuii) prmiH, ct
eoiiliU'iitiiifii til)l paico j)cc-
calin: nt paiitcr nobis in.
dul;r<'nti:irn tribuas hiiulg.
nu.s ut pacerii.
IneflTabilcm nobis, Do-
mine, tni.serieordlam tuam
clementer ostondc : ut Himul
nos ot u peccatis omnibus
67J
nu(\ to spare, receive our
iinmble petition; that we,
»nd all thy servants who
are bound by Uie chain of
«ins, may, by the compas-
Hion of thy jroodnoss, nier-
cjfully be absolved.
(iniciously hear, we be-
HfH'ch thee, O ],ord, the
prayers of ihy su|)pliants,
and t()r<rive the sins of them
that confc'Hs to thee; that,
in thy bounty, thou mayest
grant us both ])ardon and
J)ence.
Hhow forth upon us, O
J^ord, in thy mercy, thy
uiisj)eakable loving-kincl-
ness; that thou mayest
I'.u'lmr'' """""^ ""•- riff,"' """-•"" -ask
may obtain
faithfully, wc
efF(!('tiiiiIly.
Ahniglity, everhisting God
m whose hand are all the
power, and all the rij-hts of
]iinf,'doms, come to the a.s.sist-
sequaniur.
Ornnipotens Bemplterne
D(MiM, in (Mijus nianu sunt
oimios pote-states, et onniiu
iiira regnoruni. resnicp in nnv
thy ngin Imnd.
Thmf„U„„, ,;„ i,„t Collect, Oimiipoton, scmnitorne Dp,,,
R. Et custodial no8 sem- R. And --^r n-P- .
per. Amen. Amen7" "' P'^='='^*^ "»•
672
LITANY Of TH% SAINTS.
toAuaa, et a poenl^, qufts pro
hia lucreiuur, eripiu^i.
Deus, qui culpa offen-
deris, paMiitentia placarJH ;
pruoes populi tui suppli-
caiili.s propitius respico ; ct
flagella tuie iracuiidioi, qua3
pro pec'catia nostrls mere-
mur, averte.
Oninipotens sempiterno
Deus, luiserero fainulo tuo
Poiitiliei nostro N,, et dirige
euiii secundum tuam cle-
mentiam in viain salutis
nelerna): ut te donante tibi
placita cupiat. et tola vir-
tute perficiat.
Deus, a quo sancta de-
Bideria, recta consilia, et
justa sunt opera : da servis
tuis illam, quam mundus
dare non potest, pacem ; ut
et corda nostra raandatis
tui.^ dedita, et hostium sub-
lata formidine, tempora sint
tua protectione tranquilla.
Uib ;ncf Sj.;icti Spiritus
renos jv ti- , et cor nos-
trum., Doit ii.t(^ : ut tiii casto
both loose us from all our
sins, and deliver us from
the punishmentH which we
deserve for them.
O God, who by *»in art
olleiided, and by penance
pacilicd, mercifully regard
tl:e prayers of tiiy peopU
making supplication to thee,
and turn away the scourges
of thine anger, which we
deserve for our sins.
Almighty, everlaslinfj
God, have mercy upon thy
servant N., our Sovereign
Pontiff, and direct him, jic-
cording to thy clemeMcy.
into the way of everlastinn
salvation ; that by thy grace
he may both desire those
things that arc pleasing to
thee, and perform them vvitjj
all his strength.
O God, from whom all
holy desires, all right coun-
sels, and all just works do
come, give unto thy ser-
vants that peace whicii the
world cannot i^We; thai
both our hearts hv i.ig de-
voted to the ke'jf>';v/ of ly
commandmentw,anu the ihu
of enemies being taken
away, we may pass oui
time, by thy protection,
peacefully.
Inflame, O Lord, our
reins and heart with tlie
fire of the Holy Ghost ; thai
LITANJf OF THE SAINTS.
GIB
corpore serviamus, et luuii- we may serve thee with a
da corde placuamus. chaste IimK- M..i.:i ..
r Liiasie uo'iy, and pluuse thuu
onem cunctorum tribuo sion ol\. II ,ldr '•,.;.' 'ti
pcnatoruin : ut uMg.n- throu^fl. ]>ious apX/.t ,^
tian , quam semper optave- they ,nay obtahi tl e p don
runt, pii-s supplicationibus which tiit^ luwe ul^^^^
conseijuantur. ^[^.^.^l ^ "nvaya ue-
Actiones nostras, quavsu- ' Prevent, we beseech thee
mus, Doniine, a.si,irando O L(ud, our actLTs L Jv
pra-veni,etadjuvandopro. inspirations, and f u^rtl eJ
se(iuere: ut cuncta nostra them witli thy continue
oratio et operatio a te sem. help ; that every n'"^
perm^.at,etperteca3ptaand^^^^
ways beyni from thee, and
through thee be liJtewiso
^ . ended.
Umnipotena sempiternc Almighty, everlasting
Deus, qui vivorum domi- God, wlu) hast domin of
nans smuil et mortuorum, over the living and he
ommumque misereris, quos dead, and art me e ful to
tuos fide et opere futuros all, who thou forcWelt
essepraBnoseisrtesuppliees will be thine by faith and
exoramus;utproquibusef. works; we humbly beseech
lundere preces decrevimus, thee that they for whom vvf
quosque ve pr^sens seecu- intend to pour ib h oui
um adhuc in carne retinet, prayers, whether th pr's
veltuturumjamexutoscor. ent world still detain e,i
pore suseepit, mtercedenti- in the flesh, or the world
bus ommbus Sanctis tuis. come hath ilready Sveo
rCnSto'^'"""^^^'^ ""- ^^-, stripped of [hdrmr
r.uin dehctorum suorum tal bodies, may, by tin
vemam consequantur. Per grace of Jhy lovin/.kind
! ^o«i"um nostrum. Sess, and by the huerce.
I sion of all the Saints, obtair
674
LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY.
R. Amen.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor meua ad
te vei)iat.
V. Exaudiat noa omnip-
oteiis et misericora Domi-
nu8.
R. Amen.
V. Et fidelium anima3
per miaericordiain Dei re-
quieseant in pace.
R. Amen.
the remiasion of all their
aina. Through thy Son
.leaua Christ, our Lord, who
liveth and reign(3th with
thee, in the unity of tiie
Holy Spirit, God, forever
and ever.
R Amen.
V O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. May the Almighty and
merciful Lord graciously
hear us.
R. Amen.
V. And may the aoula of
the faithful, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
ECtans of tf)e
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Blessed Trinity, hear ua.
Adorable Unity, graciously
hear us.
God the Father of heav^
en,
vjiOu I lie
kJUlJ, iVCUeciiiCi
of the world.
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Father, from whom are
all thinjrs,
Son, through whom are
all things,
Holy Ghost, in whom are
all things,
Holy and undivided
Trinity,
Father everlasting,
Only-ucgotten Son oi
the Father,
are
1'
s
I are
J
ided
1
.2
of
LITANY 01 THE MO^T HOLY TRINITY.
676
Spirit, who procecdest
fron; the Father and
the Son,
Co-eternul Majesty of
Three Divhie Per-
sons,
Father the Creator,
Son the Redeemer,
Holy Ghost the Com-
forter,
^
From all anger and Im-
patience,
From every thought,
word, and, deed, con.
trary to thy holy
law.
From thy everlasting
malediction, ?:
Through thy almighty ^
power, ^
"& '.'^'Ll'"'^ ^"^''1 Througl, thy plenteous o
9
God of hosts,
Who art, who wast, and |
who art to come,
God, Most Higli, who
inliabitest eternity,
To whom alone are due •*
all honor and glory,
Who alone doest great
wonders,
Power infinite.
Wisdom incomprekensi-
ble.
Love unspeakable,
Be merciful.
Spare us, O Holy Trinity.
Be merciful.
loving-kindness, t^.
Through the exceeding S,
treasures of thy good ^
ness and love.
Through the depths of I
thy wisdom and know- '^
ledge,
Through all thy un-
speakable perfections,
We snmers.
Beseech thee, hear us.
That we may ever serve
thee alone.
That we may worship
thee in spirit and in
truth.
Graciously Jie^r us, O Holy That we may love thee ^
Trinity. vvith all 'our heart, i
I^rom all evd,
From all sin,
Fram all pride,
From all love of riches,
From all unclean ness.
From all sloth.
From all inordirate af-
fection.
From nil ontrir anA
ico,
soul,
our
%
rwnl
iilUi-
with all our
and with all
strength,
That, for thy sake, we I
may love our neigh- >-
bor as ourselves, |
Tln^t we may faithfully §
keep thy holy com- '
mandiueuts.
That we may never de-
r
676
A SCRIPTURAL LITANY.
file our bodies arid our
souls with sin, ^^
That we may go from J.
gracQ to grace, and |
from virtue to vir- ^
tue, S;*
That wo may finally en- I*
joy the sight of thee la-
in glory, S
That tiiou wouldst g
vouchsafe to hear ^
us,
O blessed Trinity,
We beseech Ihee, deliver us.
O blessed Trinity,
We beseech thee^ save us.
O l)lessed Trinity, .
Have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy.
Christy have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
V. Blessed art thou, O
Lord, in the firmament of
heaven.
R. And worthy to be
praised, and glorious, and
highly exalted forever.
Lei us pray.
Almighty and everlasting
God, who hast given to thy
servants, in the confession
of the true faith, to ac-
knowledge the glory of the
Eternal Trinity, and in the
power of Majesty to adore
the Unity; grant, we be-
seech thee, that, by stead-
fastness in this faith, we
may ever be defended from
all adversities. Througii
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
^ Scrfptural Hftans.
{Abridged from the "Paradisus Anima;:')
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, liave mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
God the Father of heaven,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
lioly Trinity, one God,
^
A SCK_PTURAL LITANY.
God, of whom, by whom, and in whom
are all thiiigs,
God,m wh:>m we live, and move, and
are.
Who alone liast immortality, and
dwe'lest in li^rht iiiaccesHible,
Wiiose majesty /iUeth the wliole
earth,
Wliom heaven and the heaven of
heavens cannot contain.
Who Jiast made all things for thyself
Who workest all things according to
the counsel of thy will.
In whose hand is the soul of every
living thing, and the spirit of all
flesh,
Who openest thine hand, and fillest te
with blessing every living creature, t
Who hast power to cast body and a
soul into hell, ^
Who dost great things and unsearch- ^
able, and wonderful things without §
number, ^
Whose eyes are brighter than the sun, *
beholding all the ways of men,
Who catchest the wise in their crafti-
ness, and disappointest the counsel
of the wicked.
Who searchest the heart, and triest
the reins,
Whose judgments are incomprehen-
sible, and whose ways are unsearch-
able.
Who art the Father of orphans, and
the Judge of widows.
Merciful and patient, of much com-
passion, and true.
Our protector, and our reward exceed-
ingly great,
51*
677
Rom. xi. 36.
Acts xvii. 28.
1 Tim. vi. 16.
Ps. IxxL 19.
2 Kin. viii. 27.
Prov. xvi. 4.
Eph. i. 11.
Job xii. 10.
Ps. cxliv. 16.
Matt. x. 28.
Job V. 9.
9
Eccl. xxiii. 28,
Job V. 13.
Jer. xvii. 10.
Rom. XL 33.
Ps. ixvii. 6.
Ps. Ixxxv. 16.
Gen. XV. I.
I
678
A SCRIPTURAL LITANY.
1 Tim.
1 Tim
n. 13
i. 17.
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
King of ages, in^mortal and invisible,
Be merciful. Spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
From all sin.
From pride and vain-glory,
From avarice and worldly solicitude.
From anger, resentment, Liid envy,
From caluniny, detniction, and rash judgment,
From gluttony, drunkenness, and impurity,
From spiritual sloth, and the forgetfulness of our sal-
vation, *^
From the abuse of thy grace, and a reprobate o*
sense, H^
From the worm that never dieth, and the fire that §-
shall never be extinguished, |^
From being deprived of the sight and enjoyment of ^
thee, "g
Through thy almighty power and infinite wisdom,
Through thy incomprehensible majesty and eternal
glory,
Through thy ineffable bounty and superabundant
mercy,
Through all the humiliations and sufferings of thine
only-begotten Son,
We sinners. Beseech thee, hear us.
That we may love thee, the Lord our God, with all
our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind,
That we may adore thee alone, and serve thee in holi-
ness and righteousness all the days of our lives.
That we may never take thy holy name in 'vain.
That we may sanctify the feasts and holy days of the
Church,
That we may give due honor and obedience to our^s*
parents and lawful superiors, a
Th.it we may not injure our neighbor in body, soul, s
or peace of mind, , •*
That we may crucify the flesh, with its vices and con-
cupiscences, and be ever clean of heart,
.2.
si
Go
id,
5
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rv
n\
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he
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8
9«
LITANY OF THE HOLY GHOST.
679
That vve may not covet our neighbor's goods, ^
That hou vvouldst make all gra?. abound in us, S
That we may present our bodies a livin<r sacrifice ^
holy and aecej)table to thee, * «.itrinct, g^
That thou NVouldst bring us to the kingdom which '^
fhe woHd,^''^''"'^ ^'' "' ^'-^^^ '^'^ fSundatiW "^
L^imb of God, who takest away the sins of the world
Have mercy on us. vvunu,
Glory be to the Father, (fee.
As it was in the beginning, cf«c.
Let us pray.
O.? fT^\ ^*''^'."' ^^'^^ ^^'^^^"^t and equal Persons
nUiib e truth, nor deliberately transgress thv most h 'h
™ holy commands. Thus continuing until deah In
e rd^H",'" !•'<'''• "^'y «-e »m! at la.? to 'the
Hftans of tje J^olji ©fftost.
liOrd, have mercy.
^orrf, /tare mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
680
LITANl OP THE HOI I GHOST,
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Holy Ghost, hear us.
Holy Ghost, graciously hear
us.
God the Father of heav-
en,
God the Son, Redeemer
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Holy Ghost, who pro-
ceedest from the Fa-
ther and the Son,
Holy Ghost, co-equal
with the Father and
the Son,
Promise of the Father,
most loving and most
bounteous,
Gift of the most high
God,
Ray of heavenly light,
Author of all good,
Source of living wa-
ter,
Consuming Fire,
Burning Love,
Spiritual Unction,
Spirit of truth and of
power.
Spirit of wisdom and of
understanding.
Spirit of counsel and of
fortitude,
Spirit of knowledge and
of piety,
Spirit of the fear of the
Lord,
I
Spirit oi compunction
and of penance,
Spirit of grace and of
prayer.
Spirit of charity, peace,
and joy.
Spirit of patience, longa-
nimity, and goodness,
Spirit of benignity, mild-
ness, and fidelity,
Spirit of modesty, con-
tinence, and chastity,
Spirit of adoption of the
sons of God,
Holy Ghost, the Com-
forter,
Holy Ghost, the Sancti-
fier.
Who in the beginning |
didst move over the 2
waters, <*
By whose inspiration <^
spake the holy men §
of God, g
Who didst overshadow •*'
Mary,
Who didst co-operate in
the miraculous con-
ception of the Son of
God,
Who didst descend upon
Him at his baptism.
Who, on the day of Pen-
tecost, didst appear in
fiery tongues upon the
disciples of the Lord,
By whom we also are
born again.
Who dwellest in us,
LITAWY OF THE HOLY GHOST.
the
Who governest
Church,
Who fillest the whole
world,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Ghost, We beseech
thee, hear us.
That thou wouldst renew
^ tlie face of the earth,
That thou wouldst shed
abroad thy light in our
hearts,
That thou wouldst write
^ thy law in our hearts.
That thou wouldst in-
flame them with the
fire of thy love,
That thou wouldst open
to us the treasures of „
thy grace, ^
That thou wouldst teach
us to ask for them ac-
cording to thy will,
That thou wouldst en-
lighten us with thy
heavenly inspirations.
That thou wouldst keep
us to thyself by thy
powerful attractions,"
That thou wouldst grant
to us the knowledge
alone necessary.
That thou wouldst help
us to love and bear
with each other,
That thou wouldst lead
us in the way of thy
commandments,
That thou woul 1st make
681
Si
«>
Co
lis obedient to thy in-
spirations,
That thou v^ouldst teach
us to pray, and tiiyself
pray within us.
That thou wouldst
clothe us with love
iind compassion to«
wards our brethren,
That thou wouldst in-
spire us w ith a horror
of evil,
That thou wouldst di-
rect us in the prac
tice of good.
That thou wouldst give
US the grace of all vir-
tues,
That thou wouldst cause
us to persevere in jus-
tice.
That thou wouldst be
thyself our everlasting
reward,
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Grant us thy Spirit.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
• world.
Pour down thy Holy Spirit
upon us.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Give unto us the Spirit oj
peace.
Holy Gh( st, hear us.
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LIT AST OF THE INCARNATE WORD
Holy (fMSly graciausly hear
us.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, nave mercy.
Loni, have mercy.
V. Create in us a clean
heart, O God.
R. And renew a right
spirit within ua.
Let ua pray.
Grant, O merciful Fa-
ther, that thy divine Spirit
may enlighten, inflame, and
cleanse our hearts ; that he
may penetrate us with his
heavenly dew, and make
us fruitful in good works.
Through Jesus Christ oui
Lord. Amen.
3Lftans of tt)e fincatnate SS^orti.
[Abridged from the " Paradisua Animae."]
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, Jiave mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
God the Father of heav-
en,
God the Son, Redeemer
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Word made flesh,
Word full of grace and 2
truth, 3
God, by whom all things "^
were made, =*
Lord God of Israel, .*
blessed for evermore.
Only-begotten Son of
God,
Saviour Christ, and
Lord,
§5
1%
Great God, Son of the
Mo'^t High,
God vath us, Emman-
uel,
Only-begotten Son, who
art in the bosom of the
Father,
Well-beloved Son of
God, in whom the Fa- ^
ther is well pleased, ^
W^isdom set up from all |
eternity . ^
Image of the invisible ^
God, ^ ?
Whose Name ia above I
every name.
Who upholdest all
things by the word of
thy power.
Beginning of the creation
of God,
Fi*"st-born of every crej»»
turet
LITANY OF THE I\CARNATE WORD.
First-born among many
brethren,
Heir of all things,
Flower of the field, and
Lily of the valleys,
Bud of justice,
Angel of the Lord,
Angel of the Testament,
Htnr arisen out of Jacob,
Lion of the tribe of Ju-
dah.
Rod of Jesse,
Son of David,
Son of man,
Jesus of Nazareth,
Meek and humble of
heart,
Good Shepherd, who k^
givest thy life for thy a'
sheep, ^
Shepherd and Bishop of I
our souls, ^
Saint of saints.
Prince of pastors,
Great I^ropliet, mighty in
word and work.
Who wast sent to
preach the Gospel to
the poor.
The Lord our lawgiver,
Light of the world.
True Light, wliich en-
lightenest every man
that comelh into the
world.
Key of David,
Ark of the testament,
Living Stone, elect rtf
God,
683
Stone that art become
the head of the corner,
Stone of foundation laid
in the midst of Slon,
Prince of the kings of
the earth.
Master and Lord,
King of kings and Lord
of lords,
Man of sorrows, ac-
quainted with inlir-
mity.
Who hast truly borne
our infirmities,
By whose bruises we are
healed,
Lamb without blemish.
Lamb slain from the be- fe
ginning of the world, §
Our Prince and Sav- 2
iour,
My Lord and my God,
Salvation of God sent to
the Gentiles,
The Propitiation for our
sins,
The Apostle and High
Priest of our confes-
sion.
The one Mediator be-
tween God and man,
Mediator of the New
Testament,
Author and Finisher of
faith,
Finst-begotten of the
dead.
The Resurrection and
the Life.
I
o
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tlHl l.ll'ANV 111^ 'ill
Tito I'liHoli iiiiil tiiMirUlh
iiMMil III' iMir mimiIm,
NN'hti litinl (ho lu<VH oi'
iliMllll HMll Itrll,
Oui' Aihooitlu Willi llio
r.iiihM'. [ji
Tito 'roin|>lo uttil llio i
liiitM|i III' llio liitly i*lly, ^
M<l|>0 ul' IliOI'llllfi, .}
Tioo <<r llTo, ^
i.i^vihi i.riiro. ■
l''tMinl.'iiM ol' lilo, !^
Tlio lli'}{liiniii}{ mill llu«
I'.iul,
.luil|>o ol' \Uo living iiiiil
tllO lilVlll,
(«0»l liloM'Uul I'tM-OVlM',
I. null of (loti, w lit) l.ihrst
uwav tlio mIum of llio
worhl,
SfHitY ♦<>•, O /#(»n/.
Lnuli *>r <»\»(l, Nvlui Inkowl.
»: INI' ANT .IKWim.
iiWMy llio mIiim ol' lilt
worlil,
UrthUnitiilf/ hiuir lilt, ii l,*ml,
liuiiilt III' (jinl, vvImi InkoMl
MWliy llio nlllM ol' ilio
woilil,
ih'iint iiH till/ fitWd,
< 'lirUl, li,iiir iiM,
( 'lu'ifit, ^fiti'idiitili/ hfiitr UH,
liol iiu |iniy,
( ) ( juil, will), liy Ihy I'll.
oIoiiimI \Vltiiln|ii,illilht II. "ko
lllilll Wlioil llO VVIIM liol, iiilll
iiioi'i'll'iilly loiilino liliii u'lioii
lio Willi lutil ; iii'iiiil, wo iic
Moooli (Im<o, IIiiiI liy llit^ III-
N|linilloM ol' tllO NMIIIO Will
lllilll, wo limy liotli luvo llioo
Wllll our Wllolo MOItl, iiikI
liy (o llioo '..'ill uiii' wliui'
Ikmu'I. 'riti'iMi^;li llioNiiino.ii'^
NIIN (*I||'1mI OUI' Loi'll. AlllOII.
lltnnv or tlic
I .ortl. hnvo tuoivy,
/«'rj, /j.nr mriry.
t'luist, havo nuMvy.
<V»?'j>7, /i(ur mctvff.
l.oril, liavo luoivy.
/<of\/, /itJir mrrcf/.
Iiitnut Jof^us, hoar us.
htttr us,
(lOvl tho Rntliin" of lioav- ttj
on. v|
Jtui tho SSou, lUnloomor ^
of tile world, P
K urn lit .1)r/iii)v.
(.'oil Iho Holy (ihoHl,
lloly 'riiuily, oiu^ (umI,
Inl'iul. Jt^MUH,
liil'aiit, v«uy (lOil,
Inl'niit, Sou ol' IJMf liviiijf
(iod,
lufaul, Sou ol' tho Viif^iii
Miiry,
IuIjiuI, I)Ooo|((<u luil'iu'o
tho luoniiui;' .slur,
Itit'aut, Word luudo ilosh,
lul'uut, VViMiiom of thv
t^..t\
'1^
p
)4lT4»Hr or TIIK ItifAHr iKMVm
liiC'Mil, I'liilly of Uiy
^lullinr, '
liil'iiil, only Mill of l,||i
liiruil, l'')r«| Horn onjjy
liil'iiii, tiiiK^o ol'lhy I'V
llii'i',
ImIiiii, (Imilor of (Jiy
liil'iiii, N|»l(i||(|oi' ol' lliy
l''iitlu<r,
imiiil, tioiior of lliy
llll'llll, Kijliul lo lliy l-V
«ifl
Inf'tMf, ^lvlii|( life, himI
ii«»url^li»i<l at lltn
Iniiiul, Kh'runl VVorrl,
»inl iiiukjii^ iUyntili
(•iCiiil, Trrror of lii.||,
in/'.iiil, J(,y of i'uftt-
Ififiiil, (ln!(n|<Mj |,y ty-
rjiiilH,
iMf'iril, <|«!Hi/C!d by l|,o
I <• ?' •>. . i liil'-tiil, Kin;/ in ,.xil<,. I
'"I;"' <''»■'' <''* ll«y I'V;: infant, Vin.lH.aforoftl.c J
liiC.tni, OH'oi-ln;/ of |,|,v
Moll,,..-, -^
Iiil'.inl, Hdoni^ in wcak-
noKH,
I" ....;. |Mv..i(M.M Fruit of Inf u.t, powerful in abane-
u V h'l/in. i
u Vn-;^in,
Inl.iiil, Cicjilor (»f Miaii,
Inf.ml, iVuvi-r of Cud,
Inf'iiil, <Mir (i()(|,
'"null, our Hiollmr,
fnr.iiil, ju'ifcct, Man from
tliy <'<»niT|»tion,
Infant, imciunt in wIih-
<i"ni from thy Cliiid-
lioiid,
jnljini, Father of u/roH,
j.^
*JJUB,
OK'nt,
Inf-inl, 'i'rcaHurc! of gnice,
Iiifanl, I'ouutuin of
Infant, Author of the
blcMNi/i^'M of heaven,
Infant, Jtrpairer of the
evils of earth,
Infant, Head of the An-
^reJH,
Infant, «tcm of the Pa-
triaruhB,
ca
I
J
686
LITANY OF THE INFANT JKSUS.
o
rnfant, Word of the Pro-
phets,
Infiiit, Expectation of
natioiiH,
Infant, Joy of the shep- ^
herds, ^
Inf.mt, Light of the Maj^i, 2
Inf.mt, Salvation of ciiil- J
drc.n, '
Infant, Hope of the jnst, ^
Infant, Teacher of Doc- ^
tors,
Inf mt. First-fruits of the
Saints, .
Be merciful.
Spare ws, O Infant Je-
sus.
Be merciful.
Graciously hear us.
Infant Jesus,
From the bondage of the
children of Adam,
From the slavery of the
devil.
From the corruption of k,
the world, "^
From the lust of the S.
flesh, ^
From the pride of life, 8
From an immoderate de- "
sire of knowledge, |!
From blindness of mind, ^
From perversity of will, g
From our sins, *^
Through thy most pure
Conception,
Through thy most hum-
ble Birth,
xiiTOUgh thy TCurS,
Througli thy most pain-
ful Circumcision,
Through thy most glori-
ous Epiphany, ^a"
Through thy most de- §
vout Presentation, f*
Through thy most inno- 5*
cent Conversation in j;
the world, ^
Througli thy most holy ~:
Life, ::i
Through thy I^overty, a
Through thy Sorrows,
Through thy Labors and
Travails,
Ljuub of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Spare us, O Infant Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Graciously hear us^ O Infant
Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Have mercy on us, O Infant
Jesus.
Infant Jesus, hear us.
Infant Jesus, graciously
hear us.
Let us pray.
O Lord Jesus, who didst
vouchsafe so to annihilate
the greatness of thy Incar-
nate Divinity and most Sa-
cred lluuiunity, as to bu
LITANY tF THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST. 687
born in time, and become a
little child ; ^rnmt that we
may acknowk'dye Inliiiite
Wisdom in tho slIiMice of
H child, 1*0 wer in weakness,
Majesty in abasement; so
that, udorin^r thy humiliiu
tions on earth, we may con-
temphiie thv {jloriei in
heaven. WJio, wit/i the
Father and the Holy Ghost,
livest and rei^'neat, (iod,
forever and ever. Amen.
SXftanii of t\it 3lffe
liOrd, have mercy.
Jjordy have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Cliri.st, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, hace mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously
us,
God the Father of heav-
hear
en.
!55
a'
God the Son, Redeemer
of the world, |
God the Holy Ghost, 4
floiy Trinity, one God, o
Jesus, sent into the world J
by the Father, •*
Jesus, conceived by the
Holy Ghost,
Jesus, who didst put on
the form of a servant,
Jesus, born of the Virgin
Mary,
Jesus, adored by thy Mo-
ther,
Jesus, wrapped '.n swid-
Uiing clothes,
of Jlrsus ©tjtfst.
Jesus, cradled in a man-
gtir,
Jesus, nourished at a vir-
gin's breast,
Jesus, manifesting thy-
self to shepherds,
Jesus, submitting to the
law of circumcision,
Jesus, adored by the
Magi,
Jesus, presented in the a^
Temple, 2
Jesus, received into the |
arms of the just Sim- 4
eon, I
Jesus, exiled into Egypt, ,.
Jesut., persecuted by •'*
Herod,
Jesus, brought up at
Nazareth,
Jesus, found in the Tem-
ple in the midst of llif j
Doctors,
Jesds, subject to thy
Parents,
Jesus, baptized bv
John,
6S8
LITANY OF THT: LIFE OF JESUS CHUIST.
Jesus, tempted in the
desert,
Jesus, choosing for thy
disciples the poor and
ignorant,
. Jesus, assisting the af-
flicted,
Jesus, transfigured on
the mountain,
Jesus, weeping over
Jerusalem,
Jesus, entering Jerusa-
lem as King of peace,
Jesus, driving the buyers
and sellers from the
Temple,
Jesus, washing thy dis-
ciples* feet,
Jesus, eating the Pasch
with thy disciples,
Jesus, giving thy Body
for food, and thy
Blood for drink,
Jesus, praying in the
Garden of Olives,*
Jesus, betrayed by Ju-
das,
Jesus, hated and despite-
ful ly treated,
Jesus, scourged and
crowned with thorns,
Jesus, going up to Cal-
vary,
Jesus, crucified between
two thieves.
I
St
Co
a*
)f the ^
o
Jesus, made the scorn of
men,
Jesus, dying upon the
cross,
Jesus, after thy death,
going down into hell,
Jesus, rising again for
our justification,
Jesus, ascending into
heaven,
Jesus, sitting down at
the right har '
Father,
Jesus, crowned with ^§
glory and honor,
Jesus, sending down on
thy disciples the Holy
Ghost, the Paraclete,
Jesus, prei)aring for the
just an eternal king-
dom.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Spare us, O Lord Jesua.
Lamb of God, who takest
uwav the sins of the
world.
Graciously hear ws, O Lord
Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest
avvav the sins of the
w»)rld.
Have mercy on us, O Lord
Jesus.
• Ihia liitaiiy may he connected with tlie fiillowlns?, h • passini? from
Hils asit-risk tu lliai in ihu noxt ptigw. Taken thud tujrcther, llict li/riu
one coijiiououa Liiaiiy.
LITANY OF
Christ, henr us.
Christ, graciously hear us,
J Ait us pray.
O God, who wiliest not
the death, but the conver-
sion of sinners ; look favor-
ably on thy people, who,
honorinnr the humiliations
THE PASSION.
6b9
and the glories of thy holy
life, fly to thy refuge with
a contrite heart ; and in thy
merciful kindness turn frcm
"'*/';"', famine, pestiJenv^c,
and all the other 8cour"-es
of thine anger. Who Tiv-
est and reignest forcvur
and ever. Amen.
Hftan^ of
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy,
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear
us.
God the Father of heav-
en,
God the Son, Redeemer
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God, ^
Jesus, the Eternal Wis- I
dom, ,g
Jesus, conversing vith S
men, ^
Jesus, hated by the *
world,
Jesus, sold for thirtv
pieces of silver ''
R2 58*
t|)e |)assfon.
* Jesus, prostrate on the
ground in prayer,
Jesus, strengthened by
an angel,
Jesus, in thine agony
bathed in a bloody
sweat,
Jesus, betrayed by Judas
with a kiss,
Jesus, bound by the sol-
diers,
Jesus, forsaken by thy I
disciples, ^
Jesus, brought before §
Annas and Caiaphas, g
Jesus, struck by a ser-
vant on the face,
Jesus, accused by false
witnesses,
Jesus, declared worthy
of death,
^«c.aa, spifc upon m liie
face,
690
LITANY OF THE PAS'^ION.
Jesus, blindfolded,
Jesus, smitten on the
clieek,
Jesus, thrice denied by
Peter,
Jcv'ius, delivered up to ,
IMKite,
Jesus, despised and
mocked by Herod,
Jesus, clothed in ii wiiite
garment,
Jesus, rejected for Barab-
b.is,
Jesus, torn with scour-
ges,
Jesus, bruised for our
sins, ^
Jesus, esteemed as a lep- ^
er, 3
Jesus, covered with a 5
purple robe, '^
Jesus, crowned with s
thorns, p
Jesus, struck with a reed
upon the head,
Jesus, demanded for cru-
cifixion by the Jews,
Jesus, condemned to an
ignominious death,
Jesus, given up to the
v^'ill of thine ene-
mies,
Jesus, loaded with the
lieavy weight of the
cross,
Jesus, led like a sheep
to the slaughter,
Jesus, stripped of thy
(garments,
Jesus, fastened with nails
to the cross,
Jesus, wounded for our
iniquities,
Jesus, [>raying to thy Fa-
ther for thy murder-
ers,
Jesus, reputed with the
wicked,
Jesus, blasphemed and
scoffed at on the
cross,
Jesus, reviled by the
malefactor,
Je
sus, promising
Para-
§5
disc to the penitent
thief,
Jesus, commending St.
John to thy Mother as 3
her son, J
Jesus, declaring thyself'^
forsaken by thy Fa- 3
ther, .S
Jesus, in thy thirst given
gall and vinegar tc
drink,
Jesus, testifying thi^t all
things written con-
cerning thee were ac-
complished,
Jesus, commending thy
spirit into the hands
of thy Father,
Jesus, obedient even to
the death of the cross,
Jesus, pierced with a
lance,
Jesus, m.ade a propitia-
tion for us,
LITANY OF THE PASSION.
Jesus, t.'iken down from
the crosH,
Jesus, laid in the sepul.
clire,
Jesus, rising gloriously
tVoni the dead,
Josus, ascending into
heuven,
Jesus, our Advocate with
the Father,
Jesus, sending down on
thy disciples the Holy
Ghost, the Paraclete,
Jesus, exalting thy Mo-
ther above the choirs
of Angels,
Jesus, who shalt come
to judge the living and
the dead,
Be merciful.
Spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful.
Graciously hear us^ O
Lord.
From all evil,
From all sin,
From anger, hatred, and
every evil will,
From war famine, and
pestilence.
From all dangers of
mind and body.
From everlasting death.
Through thy most pure
Conception,
Through thy miraculous
Nativity,
Through thy hirable
Circumcision,
691
^
Through thy Biiptism
and holy Fasting,
Through thy Labors and
Watchings,
TVough thy cruel
Scourging and Crown-
I
o
0*
2.
Co
§-
Through thy Thirst, and ^
Tears, and Nakedness, ?
Tlirough thy precious "C
Death and Cross, 5^
Through thy glorious |'
Resurrection and As- g
cension, •*
Through thy sending
forth the Holy Ghost,
the Paraclete,
In the day of Judgment,
We sinners.
Beseech Ihee, hear ns.
That thou wouldst spare
us.
That thou wouldst par-
don us.
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to bring us ^
to true penance, o
That thou wouldst %
vouchsafe mercifully I
to pour into our hear; s i;
the grace of the Holy J5
Spirit, ;»
That thou wouldst §
vouchsafe to defend
and propagate thy hoiy
Church,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to preserve
and increase all Bocie-
>
Tl
eg
092
LITANY OF THE I'ASSION.
0^
ties asHcrnbled in tl y
Holy Njitno,
Tluit thou wouldat
voiicliHafe to beatow
upon us true peace,
luuiiility, and charity,
Tiiat thou wouidst
vouchsat'e to gfive us
pcrsevorance in grace
and in thy holy ser- |
vice, §
Tiiat thou wouidst
vouchaafu to deliver
us from unclean ^
thoughts, the tempta- I
tioiis of the devil, and g
everlasting damnation, "
That thou wouidst
vouclis.ife to unite us
to the company of thy
Saints,
That thou wouidst
vouchsafe graciously
to hear us.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Spare us, O Lord.
Liimb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Gracumsly hear us, O Lord.
Jjiimb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
worii,
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Lord, iiave meny.
Christ, Jiave mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
V. We adore tlieo, O
Christ, and we bless thee.
11. Because through thy
holy Cross thou hast ro-
deemed the world.
TiOt us pray.
O God, who for the re-
demption of the world wast
pleased to be born, to be
circumcised, to be rejected
by the Jews, to be betrayed
by the traitor Judas with a
kiss, to be bound with
thongs, to be led as an
innocent lamb to the
shiughter, and to be shame-
fully presented to the gaze
of Annas, Caiaphas, Pilate,
and Herod; to be accused
by false witnesses, to be
insulted with scourginga
and revilings, to be spit
upon and crowned with
thorns, to be bulfeted ui)on
the face, and struck with a
reed, to be blindfolded, to
be stripped of thy clothes,
to be fastened with nails to
the cross, to be hoisted up
thereon, to be reckoned
among thieves, to have gall
and vinegar given thee to
drink, and to be pierced
with a lance ; through these
thy most hoi) sufferings,
WiiiCu we, tiiy unvvortu/
Bervuntfl, devoutly call to
mind, and by thy holy Cross
and by thy J)eath, 'deliver
U8 (or this thy servant JM, in
his agony) from the pains
of liell, and vouehwafe to
cojiduct us whither thou
LITANY OF THE HOLY CROSS.
693
didst conduct the tliief who
was crucified with thee.
VV lio, with the Father and
tlie Holy ChoHt, livest and
reif,mest, God, word with-
out end. Amen.
3Lftans of tlie
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Clirisl, Inue mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear
us.
God the Father of heav-
en,
§5
4
God the Son, Redeemer |
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy 'J'rinity, one God,
Holy Cross, whereon the
Lamb of God was
offered for the sins of
the world,
Deliver and save us.
Hofte of Christians, &3
Pledge of the resurrec- |
tion from the dead, 8
Sheher of persecuted in- '-
nocence, ^
Guide of the blind,
Way of those who have
g-one astray,
Stat}' of the lame.
Consolation of the poor
Restraint of the power-
ful.
Destruction of the proud,
Rt'fuge of sinners,
Ti-ophy of victory over
hell.
Terror of demons,
Mistress of youth, ^
Succor of the distressed, ^
Hopeof the hopeless, '^
Star of the mariner.
Harbor of the wrecked,
Rampr.rt of the besieged,
Father of orphans.
Defence of widows.
Counsel of the just.
Judge of the wicked.
Rest of the afflicted,
>^ axCgunrd of chi'dfiood,
Strength of man[ ood.
694
LI TANY OF THE HOLT CROSS.
Last hope of the aged,
Liffht of those wlio sit in
diirkness,
Spleiulor of Itings,
Civilizer of the world,
Buckler iin penetrable,
Wisdom of the foolish,
Liberty of slaves.
Knowledge of the igno-
rant,
Sure rule of life,
Heralded by prophets.
Preached by apostles,
Jlory of martyrs,
Study of anchorites.
Chastity of virgins,
Joy of priests.
Foundation of the
Church,
Salvation of the world, ^
Destruction of idolatry, |
StumblinfT-block of the
Jews,
Condemnation of th'^ un-
godly,
Sapi)ort of the weak,
Medicine of the sick.
Health of the leprous,
Sirength of the paralyt-
ics
Bread of the hungry,
Fountain of those that
t!iir:.t,
Clothing of the naked.
Lamb of God, who waat
olfered on the cross for
the suiQ of the world,
(ft
Spare us, O Lord,
Lamb of God, wl'.o wast
oifered on the cross for
the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, () Lord,
Lamb of God, who wast
offered on the cross for
the sins of the world,
Haix mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
V. We adore thee, O
Christ, and we bless thee.
R. Because through thv
holy Cross thou hast re-
deemed the world.
Let us pray.
O God, who, for the re-
demption of the world, wast
pleased to be born in a sta-
ble, and to die upon a cross;
O Lord Jesus Christ, by thy
holy Sufferings, which we,
thy unworthy servants, de-
voutly call to mind, by thy
holy Cross, and by thy
Death, deliver us from the
pains of hell, and vouch-
safe to conduct us whither
thou didst conduct the thief
who was crucified with
thee. Who livest and
reignest eternally in heav-
en. Amen.
I :tany of the resubrection.
695
iftanj of tlie
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Cliri-jt, Imve iiie'rey.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, luive mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Cliiist, hear us.
Chtis/, graciously hear vs.
God the Futlier of Jicuv-
en,
God the Son, Redeemer
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy 'J^inity, one God,
Jesus, Redeemer of mun- .
kind, §5
JesuH, who hast cleansed ^
us by thy blood, |
Jesus, Conqueror of sin .^
and death, ^
Jesus, the Holy One and ^
the Just, ~
Jesus, the First-Born
from the dead,
Jesus, the Second Adam,
Jesus, the Resurrection
and the Life,
Jesuy, the Author of
Life,
Jesus, the Author of our
salvation,
Jesus, the God of Abra-
liam, and of Isaac, and
of Jacob,
Jesus, who by death
uldst destroy liim who
=0
of
3^c»urrecttim.
had the empire
death,
Jesus, who didst br'n^
life and immuruuiiv to
Jesus, who didst lay
down thy life for thy
sheep,
Jesus, who hadst |)ower
to lay it down, .-iiKl
hadst power to take it
up again,
Jesus, who, after three
days, didst ri.e again
from the dead,
Jesus, who didst rise §5
very early in till' morn- ^
iiig on the tirsi day of |
the week, 5
Jesus, who didst hasten
lo vihit thy bles.-ed
Mother in ' her soli-
tude,
Jesus, who didst appear
to Mary i\I;ig(l.,K.n
while it was yet dark,
Jesus, who didst gra-
ciously console her in
her affliction,
Jesus, who didst send
thy angels to an-
nounce to the women,
that thou wast risen
as thou hadst siiid,
.'esus, who didst sufler
thyself to be ^een of
o
696
LITANY 01 THE KESLKUKCTION.
the women, iirid to le
adored by tlieiii,
Jesus, who diilst appear
to Peler, the chief of
the apostles,
Jesus, who didst appear,
ill another shape, to
the t\vt> disciples yo-
ing to Etninaus,
Jestis, who didst make
thyself known unto
tliein in the breaking
of bread,
Jesus, who didst appear
to tlie eleven, saying.
Peace be unto von, >
Jesus, who didst breathe a" I
upon tiienj, and give ^
unio them the lloly |
Ghost, ^
Jesus, who didst confirm o
the faith of Thomas. J
by showing unto him ?
thy hands and thy feet,
Jesus, who didst show
thyself again to thy
disciples, at the sea of
Tiberias,
Jesus, who didst com-
mission l*eter to feed
thy lambs and thy
sheep,
Jesus, who didst con-
verse vviJi thy disci-
ples, upon the mount-
ain of Galilee,
Jesus, who wast seen by
more than five hundred
bretlireu at once,
JesuH, who wast seen by
James,
Jesus, who didst go in
and out among thy
apostles, speaking to
them of the kingdom
of God, and eating
with them,
Jesus, who didst lead
them out as fir as
IJethany, and, while
they looked on, w.ist
carried up to heaven,
Jesus, who shalt come
again with great power
and glory, to judge the
living and the dead,
Jesus, Son of God,
We sinners.
Beseech lliee,, hear us.
That we may put olf the
old man with his acts,
That we may put on the
new man, who is ci'ca-
ted in justice and ho-
liness of truth,
That we may walk in
newness of life.
That we may grow in
grace, and in the
knowleage of thee.
That we may persevere
unto the end,
That, having risen with
thee, we may die no
n ore,
That we may attain unto
the resurrection of the
just,
ft
I •"
VV.lHt
.^
^
/oil,
•oiiie
o
s
(Kver
e the
la,
r.
r the
actH,
n tlie
CIVJl-
1 lio-
k in
w ill
the
evere
r
with
e no
unto
>f the
LITANY OF THE RESUPilECTION.
Tlj.lt
tf. u woultlst
voucliHunj to feed us
contJMu.illy v/iLh the
bre.iij of hfe,
Hmt thou wouldnt re-
kmw tin; body of our
lowliM('HH,nnd luirke it
like unto tiie body of
\\\y Klory,
1 iiut we nijiy have con-
lidence belbrc thee at
riJl7r3,ehold thy '^l^XZZ'
laee with lov 5h fn-
rhatvv.. .,...., iL .,i...„j <^^ ^'\r^>^t^graci()usly hear us.
V. Christ is risen. Alle-
luia.
R- He is risen indeed,
and huth ap|)eared unto
Simon. Alleluia.
697
Lamb of God, who takest
ttwav the sins of the
world,
Spare us, O Lord.
i^unb of God, wiio takest
away the sins of the
W(n-ld,
(iraciousiy hear us, O Lord,
l^anib of God, who takest
away the sins of the
World,
Ilave 7nercy on us.
That We may be placed c>
on thy ri^^rht Jiund in ^
the judtrment, ^
That we may heiw those S*
words of joy : Come, |*
ye blessed of my Fa- V,
tlier, j)ossess ye the a
kingdom prejiared for g
you fi(.m the founda- •"
tion of the world,
Tiiat thou wouldst give
ua part in thy heavenly
glory.
That thou wouldst give
i"est and peace to the
faithful de])arted,
That with them we may
obtain everlasting life,
ihat We may be with
thee always, forever
and ever,
Let us pray.
p God, who, by thine
oniy-begotten Son, luist
(this day) opened the pas-
sage to eternity, throu^rh
his victory over deatS ;
vouchsafe, we beseech thee,
so to confirm us by thy
grace, that we may walk in
all our ways like those who
have been redeemed from
sin. Through tlie same
Jesus Christ our Lorfi. I
Amen. J
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698
LITANY OF JESUS GLOKIFIED.
n
ILltauB of Jesus 6;lor(ffeTJ.
Lord, liave mercy. ers, triumpning over
Lord, hace mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, luue mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, luue mercy.
Clirist, hear us.
Cfirisl, grac'uiudy hear us.
God the Father of heav-
en,
God tlie Son, Redeemer
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Htdy Trinity, one God,
Jesus, King of Glory,
Jesus, Jiord and Christ,
Jesus, Prince and Sav-
iour, tj;
Jesus, blessed and only |
nii-rhty, , ^ . §
Jesus, who only hast im- j^
mortality, "^
Jesus, who didst ascend |
into heaven, g
Josus, who didst ascend ^
above the stars into
the heaven of heavens,
Jesus, who didst ascend
to thy Father and our
Father, to thy God and
our God,
Jesus, who ledst captiv-
ity captive,
Jesus, who despoilcdst
principalities and pow-
them,
Jesus, who art exalted
by the right hand of
God,
Jesus, who art exalted
far above all [)i-incipal-
ity and i)ower,
Jesus, to whouj all pow-
er is given in heaven
and earth,
Jesus, who art seated at
the right hand of the
Father,*
Jesus, who art crowned
with glory and honor,
Jesus, who art glorified
with the glory which
tlum hadst with the
Father before the
world was,
Jesus, who art glorified,
in thy Sacred Human-
ity, at the right hand
of the Majesty on
high,
Jesus, who must reign
till thou hast put all
things under thy feet,
Jesus, whose throne is
forever and ever,
Jesus, who art adored
by all the Angels of
God,
Jes iH, wixo art anointed
LITANY 01 JESUS GLOKIFIED.
6i^9
with the oil of ghid-
ncHs above thy I'el-
loWH,
JcKUH, who nrt the hap-
piriuHM of tho Ble8He(l,
Jesu.s. In whoso presence
is lite,
JesuH, who hast opened
the kln^r(loni of heav-
en to all believers,
Jesns, who hast entered
into heuven itself for
ns,
Jesus, the Mediator of
the New Testament,
Jesus,our H;<rhl*riest for-
ever, aeeordin^r to the ^
order of Melchisedei'h |
Jesus, who always livest §
to make intercession 3
for us, **=:
Jesus, who art able to §
save forever those that .5
come unto God by
thee,
Jesus, Head over all th*
Church,
Jesus, who didst send
down the Holy Ghost
on thy disciples,
Jesus, who didst promise
that whatsoever we
asked in thy name
tiiou wouldst do it,
Jesus, who art ^rone up
into heaven, and yet
art present with i.s in
the Sjicrument of the
Altar,
Jesus, who didst -'ssumc
thy blessed Mother
with glory into heav-
en,
Jesus, who didst crown
her wiih the bri«r|itest
diadem of glory,
Jesus, who art g(»iie to
prepare a place for us,
Jesus, who shalt come
again in like manner
as thou vventest awav,
Jesus, who didst promise
new heavens and a
new earth, wherein
dwelleth justice,
Jesus, who livust for-
ever,
Jesus, Son of God,
We sinners.
Beseech Ihee, hear us.
That we may seek tho
things that are above,
and not the things
that are upon earth,''
That thou wouldst
cleanse our con-
sciences from dead
works to serve the
living God,
Tiiat we may live the
rest of our 'time in the
flesh, not after the de-
sires of men, but ac-
cording to the will of
God,
That thou wouldst dwell
in our hearts bv faith
That thou wouldst come
3
Cut
700
LITANY OF JESUS OLOniFIED.
unto US, and make thy
abode with us,
Tliut wo may liold fast
the confession of our
hope without wuver-
That thou wouldst pour
down thy benedictions
upon thy Church,
That tJiou wouldst order
all things for the good
of them that love thee,
That thou wouldst draw
all men unto thee, ^
That thou wouldst fill '»'
our hearts with love I"
and devotion to thy
moat holy Mother,
That thou wouldst givj
us coMtidonce in the
pr.iyers of all thy
{Saints,
That thou wouldst come
again and take us to
thyself, that where
thou art, we may be
also.
That, when thou shalt
appear, we may re-
ceive a never-fading
crown of glory.
That we may behold thy
glory,
That in thy light wo may
see light,
That thou wouldst have
mercy on the soiula of
the faithful departed.
That thou wouldst let
the light of th)' coun-
tenance shine upon ^
them, o^
That thou wouldst admit i
them to the joy of the |.
beatific vision, §;
That thou wouldst has- J5
ter. the day of thy ap- '^.
pea ring, a
That thou wouldst hear g
US from thy holy place, •"
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of tho
world.
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of Cod, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
awav the sins of the
world,
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, gracious! ij hear us.
V. God is ascended with
jubilee. Alleluia.
R. And the Lord with
tho sound of the trumpet.
Alleluia.
Let us pray.
Grant, we beseech thee,
Almighty God, that we who
believe that thine only-be-
gotten Son hath ascended
(this day) into heaven, may
QurH'-'lve-s also in heart am!
lun-
ipun
S
Imit
'the
^
has-
J5
1
may
LITANY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMrlNT. 7ul
mln(l thither ascend, nnd Through tho same Lord
dwell 111 heavenly places. &c. *
Lord, have mercy.
Lo?v/, iiave mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, hare mercy.
Chri.st, hear us.
artanj? jf tfie 33lessctr Sncrament.
Super-substantial Bread,
Word made flesh, dwell-
ing in us,
Sacred Host,
Chalice of benediction,
Mystery of faith.
Most high and adorable
Chrisl graciously hear us. Sacrament,
God the Father of iieav- Most holy of all sacri
en.
Hare mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer
of the world,
God the IJoly Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Living Bread, that earn-
est down from heaven.
Hidden God and Sav-
ioiir.
Corn of the elect,
Wine, whose fruit
virgins,
BrelB of tatness,
royal Dainties,
Perj)etual Sacritice,
Clean Oblation,
Lamb -without spot,
Most pure Feast,
Food of Angels,
Hidden Manna,
Memorial of the wonders
are
ana
2
I
Of God,
59*
fices.
True Propitiation r the
living and the ad,
Heavenly Antidote a-
isinniii the poison of
sin, •
Most wonderful of all
miracles.
Most holy ^.^mmemora-
tion of'thePastiun of
Christ,
Gift, transcending all ful-
ness.
Special INfemorial of di-
vine love,
AtHuence of divijie boun-
ty,
Most august and ho)v
Mastery,
Medicine of hnmortality.
Tremendous and life-
giving Sacrament,
l?r6au lijade nirAi by Ihe
702
LITANY or THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.
•^
oiiinipoience of the
Word,
Uiil)l()(»dy Sacrifice,
Our Fe.ist at oneo and
our Fcllovv-<,aiost,
Sweotest IJanquet, at
wliicli Ai)<rels luiiiiB- ^
ter,
Sacrament of piety,
Bond of charily,
Priest and Victim, ^
Spiritual Sweetness tast- s
ed in its proper source, ^
Refreshment of holy
8ouls,
Viatifum of such as die
in the Lord,
Pledge of future glory,
Be merciful.
Spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful.
Graciously hear iiSy O Lord.
From an unwortiiy recep-
tion of thy Body and
Bl(»od,
O Lord, deliver us.
From the lust of the
flesh,
From the lust of the
eyes, '^
From the pride of life, ^
From every occasion of J^
sin, ^
Through the desire, 5:
wherewith thou didst ^
desire to eat this Pass- g
over with thy disciples,
Through that profound
humility, wherewith
thou didst wash tlieiir
feet.
Through that ardent
charity, whereby thou
didst institute this di-
vine Sacrament,
Through thy preci'Mis
Blood, which thou
hayt left us on our
altars.
Through the Five
Wounds of this thy
most holy Body, which
thou didst receive for
us,
We sinners.
Beseech Ihee, hear us.
That thou wonldst
vouchsafe to presewe
and increase our faith
reverence, and devo-
tion towards this ad-
mirable Sacrament,
That thou wonldst
vouchsafe to conduct
us, through a true con-
fession of our shis, to
a freijuent reception
of the holy Eucharist,
That thou woufflst
vouchsafe to deliver
us from all heresy, per-
fidy, and blindness of
heart.
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to impart to
us the precious and
heavenly fruits of this
most holy Sacrament^
3a
LITANY OF THE SACRED HEaRT OF JESUS. 703
That at the hour of death - v t».^ j-i. .
thou wouldHtstreS ^ Brll/l ^1'^'* ^'^ *''""^
en, and defend n^lly f JJ/.l^i^/-- ^— • [Al-
K. Containing in itself
all sweetness. [Alleluia.]
Let us pray.
O God, who in this won-
aertul Saenunent hast left
ws a inenioriai of thy Pas-
,, ..„ „^ „y ^
tins heavenly Viati- ?
cum, >•
Son of God, '^
lianib of God, who takest
avvay the sina of the
world,
Spare v.s, O Lord. ^^ ^ .
Liimb of God, who takest sion • trrmt «, r
away the sins of the X-e'tIn u^ m "'"""^
world, Y'., '"''"^e may so wor-
World,
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christy graciously hear us,
un *"V.^ ""^'^^y '•^'deinption.
Who Iivest and reignesl,
'joa, forever and ever.
Amen.
artanj f^f tfie &ntxen mtavt of Swus.
Lord have mercy. Heart of Jesus,
Christ, have nierey.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lortl, luive mercy.
Chriyt, hear us.
Christ, graciouslyhear us. ^
God the Father of heav- §
Heart of Jesus, hypo-
staticjilly united with
the Word of God, 155
Heart of Jesus, Sanctu- s
ary of the Divinity, J
Heart of Jesus, Temple !
of the Holy Triniiy, -^
Heart of Jesus, Abyss S
r^A\u T^ , s of wisdom,
God tl,e Holy Gho^,_ i hS'oTjIu^, Throno
Huly xriiiiiy,oneGod, ^ of mercy, ' ^'^''^'^
en,
S
704
LITANY OF THF SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
Heart of Jesus, Treasure
iiiexhaustibli^,
Heart of JesuH, of whose
fulness we have all
received,
Heart of Jesus, our
Peace and our Atoue-
moiit,
Heart of Jesus, Model
of all vu'tues.
Heart of Jesus, infinitely
loving, and intiiiitelv
worthy of love.
Heart of Jesus, Fountain
cf water springing up
into everlasting life,
Heart of Jesus, in which ^
the Father is well ^
pleased, 2
Heart of Jesus, the Pro- J
pitiation for our sins, g
Heart t)f Jesus, filled ^
with bitterness for our ^
sakes,
He.irt of Jesus, sorrow-
ful in the Garden even
unto death,
Heart of Jesus, saturated
with revilings,
Heart of Jesus, wounded
with love,
Heart of Jesus, pierced
with a lance,
Heart of Jesus, 'exhaust-
ed of thy blood upon
tile Cross,
Heart of Jesus, bruised
for our sins,
ttcarL )i 'U3US, siijI out"
raged by ungratefu.
men in the most holy
Sacrament of love.
Heart of Jesus, Refuge
of sinners.
Heart of Jesus, Strength
of the weak.
Heart of Jesus, Comfort
of the afflicted.
Heart of Jesus, Persever-
ance of the just.
Heart of Jesus, Salva-
tion of them that hope 4
in thee.
Heart of Jesus, Hope of
?
«
(«
S
5
them that die in thee,
Heart of Jesus, sweet
Support of those who
worship thee,
Heart of Jesus, our Help-
er in our many and
great tribulations.
Heart of Jesus, delight
of all the Saints,
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
v/orld.
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Graciously hear us,
Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Ci — :..i -• 7.. I ...
m loi, ^ ruciuusiy ncur ua,
LITANY OF THE 8ACRE1 HEART OF MARY. 705
R. Muke «u ho^rt like hi ^'"'.T "^^" '^ "^'"^
untc thy Heart ' hi^'^T. ^"*^"^« ^'"^^
jr xcttrt. "»8 love hath bestowed upon
Let us pray. H^' t^ ^^^ '"^^y <i^'«'' enjoy
Grant, wo beseech thee om '"T|"'""'!.''r "'"<^
Almighty God, that, T^ cSt our L,'!?? "f """"
woraliipping the most m. ^""'- •*■"*"•
Lord, li v
Lord, have mercy,
Christ, have inerey.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have nierey.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
iins of tfit Samu mtavt of iWar^.
-«»'cy. Heart of Mary, taber
of God inear-
nacle
nate,
Heart of Mary, immacu-
late from thy creation.
Heart of Mary, full of
grace.
' -— ffrace,
thri-s/, graciously hear us. Heart of IVf-nnr ii j
God the Father o'f heav. among I'l'.^i^l'j;'^^''
Heart of Mary, throne of ^^
glory, J
Heart of Mary, abyss of '^
humility, >
Heart of Mary, holocaust «
(jod the Father of heav
en,
God the Son, Redeemer !5:!
of the world, §
God the Holy Ghost, ^
[Joiy Trinity, one God, ^
Heart of Mary,
Heart of Mary, accordlnff
to the Heart of God,
Heart of Mary, united to k-
the Heart of Jesus, 2
Heart #'f Murj', organ of "^
the .ioly Ghost, .^
Heart of Mary, sanctuary «
of the Divine '»^--" *
It),
82
rin-
of divine love.
Heart of Mary, fastened
to the cross with Jo.
8U8 crucified.
Heart of Mary, comfort
of the afflicted,
Hejirt of Mary, refuge of
sinners,
i*van, oi iuury, nope of
the agoniziiig.
706
LITANY CfF THE IMMACULAIE CONCEPTION.
Heurt of Mary, seat of
mercy,
Praij f<tr un.
Lamb of God, who takest
aw;iy the sins of the
world.
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
worid,
Gracioudy hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. ,
Christ, graciously hear
V. Immaculate Mary,
meek and humble of
heart.
R. Make our heart ac-
cording to the Heart cf Je-
sus.
Let us pray.
O most merciful God,
who, for the salvation of
siitners and the refuge of
the miserable, wast pleased
tliat the immaculate Heart
of the blessed Virgin Mary
should be most like in char-
ity and pity to the Divine
Heart of thy Son Jesus
Christ; grant that we, who
commemorate this most
sweet and loving Heart, may,
by the merits and interi-Cb-
sion of the same blessed Vir-
gin, merittobe found accord-
ing to the Heart of Jesus.
Through the same Christ
our Lord. Amen.
Hftans o( ij)t fimmaculale CItonceptfon.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Chrisit, have mercy..
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christy graciously hear us.
God the Father, Source of
all sanctity.
Have m^rcy on us.
God the Son, increated
Siinctity, ^
God the Holy Ghost, g
Spirit of Sanctity, j^
Most sacred Trinity, one ^
God,
Holy Marv, immaculate, *i3
Virgin of virgins, im-^
maculate, s^
Holy Virgin, by predes- ^
tlnation immaculate, S
r
/^
!^
y,om
i*
ulate,
•tj
•
•<
, iin-
a
««j
*>
•edes-
i|
ate,
1
Ijtant of the immaculate conception.
Holy Virorin. in thy con-
•!«^ption iininnculate,
Holy Virir'm, after thy
conception immacu-
late,
Dau^rhtcr of the Father,
inimaculate,
Moiher of the Son, im-
maculate,
Spouse of the Holy
Ghost, immaculate,
Seat of the most Holy
T.'iniiy, imm iciilate,
Ima^re of the Wisdom of
Ood, immaculate,
Davvn of the Sun of Jus-
tice, immaculate,
Uv'mg ark of the body ^3
o^' Ciirist, immacu- -I
707
Star of the world, im-
maculate,
Impre«>rnablo tower of
tlie Church militant, '
Hiimacul.ite,
Rose amid thorns, im-
macu laic,
Olive of the fields, im-
maculate,
Model of all perfection,
immaculate,
Cause of our iiope, im-
maculate.
Pillar of our faith, im-
maculate,
Source of divine love.
immaculate.
Sure sign of our salva- ^J
tion, imniaculate, ^
late, ' .:;^ ;|"'Mmmaculate, ^
' -1 attern ot holy poverty ^
Guide to Jesus, immacu-
late,
Virgin, triumphing over
original sin, immacu-
late,
Virgin, crushing the head
of the serpent, immac-
ulate,
Queen of heaven and
earth, immaculate,
Gate of the heavenly
Jerusalem, immacu-
late.
Dispenser of graces, im-
maculate,
Spouse of St. Joseph,
WQinaculate,
immaculate.
School of devotion, im-
maculate,
Abode of chaste mod-
esty, immaculate,
Anchor of oar salvation,
immaculate.
Light of Angels, immac-
ulate.
Crown of Patriarchs, im-
maculate.
Glory of Prophets, im-
maculate,
■Lady and Mistress of
Apostles, immaculate,
Support of Martyrs, im.
maculate,
708
LITANY OF THE HOLY NAME OF MARY.
Stnmgth of Ccnfessors,
imju.ioulute,
DiadtMU of Virgins, im-
maculate,
Splendor of all Saints,
imniaeulale,
Sanclity of all Clu'istians,
iuiniaculate,
Oonip.mion of devout
souls, immaculate, T
Joy of those who hope ,2
in thee, immaculate, x
Health of the sick, im- "<
maculate, S
Advocate of sinners, im-
maculate.
Terror of heretics, im-
maculate,
Protectress of all man-
kind, immaculate.
Patroness of those who
honor thee, immacu-
late,
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Spare ms, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Graciously hear ws, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Ilace mercy on us.
V. In thy conception, O
Virgin Mary, thou wast im-
maculate.
R. iVay for us to the
Father, whose Son Ji-sus,
conceived of the Holy
Ghost, thou didst bring
forth*
Let us pray.
O Almigiity and Eternal
God, who didst prepare for
thy Son a worthy habita-
tion, by the immaculate con-
ception of the blessed Vir-
gin Mary ; we beseech thee,
that, as thou didst preserve
her from every stain of sin,
through the merits of the
pre-ordained atonument of
Jesus Christ, so thou
wouldst grant that we also
may conie without spot to
thee. Through the same
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Am'^n.
Hftanj of tj)e JUoIg Name of i^arj.
Lord, have mercy. / Christ, have mercy.
Loi-dy have mercy. Christy have mercy.
* Pope Pius VI. granted sjs indulgence of one hundred days, t^ bs
(ained each time the above venicle is recited with devotion and contrition
LITANY OF THE HOLY NAME OF MART.
Mary, reposing
ml Wisdoj
701i
with
I^rd, hare mercy.
Jjord^ have mercv. ril' --i'"^'"a
Son Of Mary, hear ua ivf ^'"^^ ^i«tioin,
Heavenly' Father, of ^ ^^?7,' ^2^^""^ with tliy
whom Mary is tho i ,,«"'>' Son, ^
Daughter, ^ *^' J ^^^^'•>^' Pn-rccd with a
Eternal Word, of whom 3 ^r7'"[ of sorrow,
Mary is the Mother ^ f ^' ^T ''''^^ ^ erueJ
Holv Spirit, of vl} ;m ^ M^Tt . ,
.Mary is the Spouse, thA^'"'^^''^ ^^^n
Mary is the Spouse,
Divine Trinity, of whom
Mary h the Hand-
maij,
Mary, Mother of the liv-
ing" God,
Mary, Daughter of the
Light Eternal,
Mary, our light,
Mary, our sister,
Mary, flower of Jesse,
Mary, issue of kings,
I
Mary, chief wo?k' ofS m.u!' ^^•'"^Phan:
God, ' ""^ ? ll^'y^ blessed queen,
God,
Mary, the beloved of ^
God,
Miry, immaculate virdn
Mary, all tair, ^ '
M'lry, light in darkness,
Mary, our sure rest,
Mary, house of God,
Mary, sanctuary of the
Lord,
Mary, altar of the D^*.
vinity, ,
Mary, Virgin Mother,
Mary embracing thy In-
tant God,
60
to death,
Mary, bereft of all con-
solation,
Mary, submissive to the
hiw of God,
Mary, standing by the
cross of Jesus, ^>,
Mary, our lady, 2
Mary, our queen, ^^
Mary, queen of glory, ?
Mary, glory of ^'he S
Church triumphant, '
Mjiry, advocate of the
thurch militant,
Mary, queen of mercy,
Mary, consoler of the
Church suffering,
Mary, exalted above the
Angels,
Mary, crowned wdth
twelve stars,
Miiry, fair as the moon,
Mary, bright as the sun,
Mary, distinguished a-
bove all,
Mary, seated at the ritrht
hand of Jesug, "®
710
LITANY OF THE LIFE
Mary, our hope,
Miiry, our swootnoas,
M ry, jjlory of Jeruaa-
leui,
IM.iry, joy of larnel,
IVI.'iry, lumor of our pco-
M iry, our T^ady of tlin
liiunacuhito Concep-
tion,
Alary, our Lady of the ^
Assutnptioii, ^
Mary, our Lady of Dolors, '^
Mary, our Lady of Mer- J
Mary, our Lady, Star of
the 8ca,
Mary, our Lady of the
Rosary,
Mary, our Lady of Vic-
tory,
^lary, our Lady of La
Trappe,
^[a^y, ou. Lady of Mount
Carmel,
Lamb of God, who didst
rejoice Mary,
Spare vs, O Lord Jesus.
Lamb of God, who didst
ttffllct Mary,
Grdciously hear uSy O Lord
Jesus.
Lamb of God, who didst
glorify Mary,
Have mercy on ms, O I ord
Jesus.
Son of Mary, iiear us.
Son of Mary, graciously
Vmr us.
V. I will declare thy
name unto my brethren.
R. I will praiae thee in
the assembly of the faith-
ful.
Let us pray.
O Almijrhty God, who
beholdcst thy .servants earn-
estly di'siruus to place them-
selves under the shadow of
the name and protection of
the most holy Virgin Mary ;
vouchsafe, we beseech thee,
that, by her charitable inter-
cession, we may be deliv-
ered from all evil on earth,
and may arrive at everlast-
ing joys in heaven. Through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Hftans of Ifje 3lffe of tje aUlesurTi Vfrfl'in.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Cluriat, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercv.
Lord, ham mercy
OF IHfi BLES.-RP VIKOIN MARY.
%>hrist, hear U8
Cli.ri.s(,(rraciousty hfar us.
God thu Father of heav-
en, fct;
God the Son, R<;decmer I
of the world, ^
God the Ilojy Ghoat, ^
n<»ly Triniiy, one God,
Holy Mary,
Holy Vir<rin,Hprunnr from
tiie ruce of David,
Holy Virgin, esptjused to
the just Joseph,
Holy yir«rin, bound by
iin hiviuluble vow of
clwiHtity,
Holy Virgin, glori(Hisly
Hill u ted by the An-
i?el,
Holy Vh-gin, full of .
grace, !^
Holy Virgin, blessed 'I
>
7U
S-
>*
^
among all vvon>en.
Holy Virgin, eoneeiving
by the operation of the
Holy Ghost,
Holy Virgin, bearing in
thy womb the Man-
God,
Holy Virgin, Mother of
the liord,
Holy Virgin, INfother of
the true Solomon,
Holy Virgin, visiting thy
cousin Elizabeth,
Holy Virgin, blest hind,
whence sprung the
Saviour,
noijf yu^iiij noiy gate,
s
through which the
King of heaven ulone
muy p«88,
Holy Virgin, jourm-ying
to IJetlilehem with thv
spouse Joseph,
Holy Virgin, bringing
into the world thy di-
vine Son,
Holy Virgin, laying the
Son of God in a man-
Holy Virgin, visited by
the shepherds.
Holy Virgin, saluted by
the IMagi,
Holy Virgin, presenting
thy Son to be cireum-
eised, ^
Holy Virgin, submitting '^
to the law of purifica- ''
tion, p
Holy Virgin, offering '
thy dear Son in the
tenjple,
Holy Virgin, flying into
J^S".vpt to save thy
Child, ^
Holy Virgin, returning
' from Egypt into the
land of Israel,
Holy Virgin, leading aii
obscure life at Naza^
reth.
Holy Virgin, keeping the
feasts prescribed by
the law,
Holy Virgin, afflicted at
the Joss of thy Cliild,
712 LITANY OF THE LIFE OF THE B. V. MART.
M-Iien he was twelve
years old,
Holy Virgin, seekinir thy
Child for three days
sorrowing,
Holy Virgin, hon jring
with thy presence
the marriage-feast of
Cana,
Holy Virgin, graciously
representing to thy
Son the want of
wine.
Holy Virgin, obtaining a
miracle by thy inter- ^)
cession, ,a
Holy Virgin, following x
thy Son in his minis- ^
trutions, |
Holy Virgin, sharing the *
sorrows of thy Son,
Holy Virgin, standing
at the foot of the
crQss,
Holy Virgin, confided by
thy Son to the beloved
disciple,
Holy Virgin, pierced
with a sword of sor-
row.
Holy Virgin, filled with
the Holy Spirit on the
day of Pentecost,
Holy Virgin, called
Blessed by all genera- ^j
tions, 3
Holy Virgin, reigning in ^
heaven, §•
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins cf the
world.
Spare w.s, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Liirab of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy
Mother of God.
R. That we may be made
worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Let us pray.
Protect, O Lord, thy ser-
vants by thy gracious and
abundant help, and grant
that our confidence in the
protection of the blessed
Mary ever Virgin nay ob-
tain for us security against
all enemies and all dangers.
Through our Lord Jesus
Christ. Amen.
LlTilWY OF TJIE SEVEN DOLORS, ETC.
713
irito Egypt with thy
Who didst grieve for the
liOrd, have mercy.
Lor J, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christy hate mercy.
Lord, liave mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Chrhi graciously hear us.
Ood the Father of Jieav-
rau'der of tim Inno-
centH, \
Who for three days didst
«eek sorrowing thy
fcjon, lost in the Tem-
P'e, when he was
God the Son, Redeemer 5 wl'^^'jyf >'^*''''« "'d,
of the world ' -^ ^^ ^"^«^ P^^i"f"liy note
God the Holy Ghost, .^ l!.'! ^;'*."^^'"^ ^^t'-ed of
Holy J niuiy, one God,
Mother of dolors.
Thou who didst find no
room in the inn.
Who wast forced to take
refuge in a stable.
Who didst lay thy First-
ixrL ''" '" ^ nianger, Sj
Who didst witness with 2
compassion the Cir-^
cuDicision of thv *
Son, ^ s
Who didst hear that thy
feon was set as a sign
that should be contSi-
aicff'd,
Whc didst hear that
jnme own soul should
oe pierced with a
sword.
Who Wna *.,;_ A
- "no liUli iO
•j ^"i.nuuu naired of
the Jews against him.
Who, ( ri the day of the
Last .Supper, didst bid s-
a 8;id farewell to thy ?
pon going to Jerusa-S
Ily
60*
..\^^ to sutler, ;j
Who didst learn that he S
was betrayed by Ju-
aas,and led away cap-
tive, *^
Who didst see him do-
iivered up as a male-
factor to the chief
priests,
Who didst hear that he
.,,f^'*, falsely accused.
Who didst leurn that his
blessed face was
struck with a fearful
blow,
Who didst hear that he
was most cruelly
714
LITANY OF THE SEVEN DOLORS, ETC.
iind
tre:iti'd by the Jews
ttiid by tho soMiiTH,
Who (lulHt hear thy Hon
rejected tor IJjirjihbjw,
Who didnt behold hirii
benteii with Hcour/j^es
and crowned with
thornH,
Who didat hear the un-
just Kenteuce pro-
nounced a^uiimt hun,
Who didst go to meet
thy Son loaded witii
the weight of the
Cross,
Who didst hear
blessed hands
i'eet being pierced
witli dreadful nails,
Who didst receive the
last words of thy Son
upon the Cross,
Who didst stand by him
in his agony,
Who didst receive into
thy maternal bosom
the lifeless body of thy
Son, taken down from
the Cross,
Who, after the body of
thy Son was buried,
didst return home nil
sad and desolate,
O Queen of martyrs,
O Mirror of the afflicted,
O Comfort of the weak,
O Strength of the fear-
ful,
r\ T>r.C.,
^ «P«,V^«_„
Through the most blttef
Pusbion and Death of thy
Hon,
Deliver us, O Queen of Mar-
tyrs.
Through the most poign-
ant Horrows of thy
heart.
Through thy exceeding
sadness und desola-
tion,
Through thy exir, iue an-
guish,
Through thy groans and
tears.
Through thy maternal
compassion,
Throu<fh thy most pow-
erful patronage.
From immoderate sad-
ness.
From a
spirit.
From every occasion and u
danger of sin, ^
From the snares of the "^^
devil, .*
From hardness of heart,
From impenitence.
From sudden and unpre-
pured-for death.
From eternal damnation,
We sinners.
Beseech lliee^ hear us.
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to preserve
us by thy patronage
in true Ciith, hope, and
charitv .
pusillanimous §
•^
I
I
LITAKY OF THE
That* thou wouldst
voucliaafo to obtain
for lis from tliy «on
perffect Ht)rrow and re-
pentance for our sliiM, -.
riiut thou wouldst ^
vouchsafe to bring
ronsohition and asHisS
anco to those who call
upon thee,
wouldst
to succor
HOLY ANGELS.
715
Co
5>«
r
agony of ^
wouldst
to obtain
That thou
vouchsafe
us in the
death,
That thou
vouchsafe
for us a hnppy end,
Mother of God,
U'lmb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
awav the .sins of the
world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
Jiway the sins of the
world,
Have mercy on us.
^Inist, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
iMva, have uiercy.
i'hrisL have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
y. In all our tribulationg
and afllk'tions,
. ^. Succor us, O moHl
ulc3bi-' Vir^rinMary.
lict us pray.
J Lord Jesus Christ
grant, we beseech thee, that
tiie blessed Virgin Mary
thy Mother, whose most
sacred soul was pierced
with the sword of sorrow
in the hour of thy Passion
may intercede for us with
thy mercy, now and at the
hour of our death, through
thine own merits, O Jesus
Saviour of the world
Who, with the Father and
the Holy Ghost, livest and
reignest, God, worM with,
out end. Amen.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Hftan^ of m SUoIj ^nflcla.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciwi'ihj hear us,
God the Father of heav-
en, Ha ve mercy, dj-c.
716
LITANY OF THE HOLY ANGELS.
G(»d Mie S )n, Redeemer fci^
of the world, I
God the Ilolv Ghost, "C
Holy Trinity', one God, ?
Holy Mary, Queen of
Ang'iils,
Holy iMothor of God,
Holj^ Virgin of vir-
yms,
St. Michael, who want
ever the defender of
tlu' people of (irod,
St. Mieli.iel, who didst
drive from heaven Jm-
cifer and hia rebel
crew,
St. Michael, who didst
east down to hell the
accuser of our breth-
ren, ^
St. Gabriel, who didst J
expound to Daniel the X
heavenly vision, ^
St. Gabriel, who didst ^
foretell to Zachary the
birth and ministry of
John the Baptist,
St. Gabriel, who didst
announce to Mary the
Incarnation of the Di-
vine Word,
St. Raphael, who didst
lead Tobias safe
through his journey
to his home again,
St. Rufhael, who didst
deliver Sara from the
devil,
St. Raphael, wbo didst
restore his sight to
Tobias the elder,
All ye holy Angels, who
stand upon the high
and lofty throne of
(iod.
Who cry to him con-
tinually. Holy, holy,
holy.
Who dispel the darkneea
of our mijids, and give
us light,
Who are the messengers
of heavenly things to
men,
Who have been appomt-
cd by God to be our
gtiardians, ^j
Who always behold the J
face of our Futhor wiio S
is in heaven, ^
Who rejoice over one
sinner doing pen-
ance,
Who struck the Sodom-
ites with blindness.
Who led Lot out of the
midst of the ungodly,
Who ascended and de-
scended on the ladder
of Jacob,
Who delivered the di-
vine law to Moses on
Mount Sinai,
Who brought good tid-
ings when Christ was
born.
Who ministered to him
in the desert,
Si
9»
VVho comforted him in
1U8 agonv,
Who sat m white gar-
menta at hie sepui-
chre,
Who appeared to the
disciples as he went
up into heaven,
Who fihali go before
him bearing the stand-
ard of the Cross, when
he Cometh to judff-
ment, ^
Who shall gather togeth-
er the elect at the end
of the world,
Wiio shall separate the
wicked from amone- ^
the just, ^ 2
Who offer to God the ^
prayers of them that ^
pray, 8
Who assist us at the ^
hour of death,
Wlio carried Lazarus
into Abraham's bo-
som,
Who conduct to heaven
the souls of the just,
cleansed from every
stain,
VVho perform signs and
wonders by the power
of God,
Who are sent to minister
lor those who shall re-
ceive the inheritance
, ot salvation.
Who would cure Baby-
LITANY OF THE HOLY AllGELS.
717
Ion, and when she will
not be cured, depart
and forsake her,
W ho are set over king-
doms and provinces,
WlK) have often nut to
night armies or ene-
mies,
Who have often deliv-
ered God's servants ^5
Irom prison and other J
perils of this life, x
Who have often consoled ^
the holy Martyrs in 2
their torments.
Who are wont to cher-
ish with peculiar care
the prelates and
princes of the Church,
and all that are under
their charge,
All ye holy orders of
blessed Spirits,
From, all dangers.
Deliver us, O Lord, by
thy holy Angels.
From the snares of the .
devil.
From all heresy and
schism, '«
From plague, famine, and -§
war, ;5
i^rom sudden and un- S
looked-for death, §
From everlasting death,
We sinners.
Beseech thee, Jiear us.
Through tliy holy An-
gels,
St
718
LITANY OF THE HOLY ANGELS. "
Si
That thou wouldst vspare
Vus,
hat thou wouldst par-
don us,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to jrovern
and preserve tliy holy
Church,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to protect
our Apostolic Prel ite,
and all ecclesiasiical
orders.
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to anint
peace and security to
kings and all Christian
princes,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to give and
preserve the fruits of
the earth,
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to grant
eternal rest to all the
fai.hfiil departed.
Lamb of God, who takest
ftway the sins of the
world.
Spare ws, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father, &c. {se>
crelly).
V. Bless the Lord, all ye
his Arjgels.
R. Ye thai are mighty in
strength, that fulfil his
comniandnients, hearkening
unto the voice of his words.
V. Bless the Lord, all ye
his hosts.
R. Ye ministers of his,
that do his will.
V. He hath given his
Angels charge concerning
thee.
R. To keep thee in all
thy ways.
V. The Angel of the
Lord shall encnmp round
about them that fear him.
R. And shall deliver
them.
V. In the sight of the
Angels will I sing unto
thee, O my God.
R. I will worship towards
thy holy temple, and will
give praise unto thy name,
O Lord.
V. O Lord, hoar ray
prayer.
R. And let my crj come
untp thee.
Let us pray.
O God, WiiO diSpcilBCSt
L,TA,7 OF THE HOLV AKGEL-GWRDUI,. ,19
mercifully grunt that ,„i T Ir IT^I, "?""* /.'I '■"•''"""•
W« may be protected «„ lZ"'^''^^'' ^''""' "«'
ananj of tie »,ij a„jcl=ffi„,vjf,„.
tt£\ >^k
I-«ord, have nierey.
//<>n/, /i«L(? mercy.
Christ, hiive iiierey.
CAri.s7, /j«ie Wfj/cy.
Lord, have imMvy.
Lord, have mercy.
Ciirisf, hear us.
Chrisf gracious/y hear us.
Ciod the Father of heuvv
*^"' it
God the Son, Redeemer |
ot the worhl, -
God the Holy Ghost, ^
Joy Trinity, one God,
Holy Wary, Queen of
Angels,
Holy Angel, my guard-
i.in,
[joly Angel, my prince,
Holy Angel, my moni-
for,
'^''ly Angel, my counsel-
lor,
Holy Angel, my defend-
er,
Holy Angel, my stew-
ard,
fH' Angel, my fiend,
Holy Angel, mv n-'
I
ft
tV/kf »»%
lor.
Holy Angel, n.y inter-
fesHor,
JJ«>|y Angel, n,y p.,tron,
H<»ly Angel, n.y direct-
or,
fj'^'y AMgel. my rnler.
Holy Angel, mypru..,.
or,
Holy Angel, my comfort-
er.
Holy Angel, my brother.
Ho y Angel, n.y teacher, ^:
Holy Angel, my «hep. |
herd, ^ ^
Holy Angel, my wit- ?
liess, g
H<»ly Angel, my helper, '
Woly Angel, my watch-
er.
Holy Angel, my con-
diictor,
Hi.ly Angel, my preserv-
er,
Holy Angel, my instruct-
or,
Holy ^ngel,my enlijrh*.
ener,
Lanib of God, who take«t
^^^'*.V the Mns of ihe-
world.
720
LITANY OF THE HOLY ANGEL-GUARDIAW.
Spare us, O Lord. God, who, in the counsel
Lamb of God, who takest of thy ineffiible goodness,
awav the sins of the hast appointed to all the
world, faithful, from their mother's
Graciously hear us, O Lord, womb, a special Angel-
Lamb of God, who takest guardian of their body and
away the sins of the soul; grant that I may so
world.
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us,
love and honor him whom
thou hast so mercifully giv-
en me, that, protected by
the bounty of thy grace,
V. Pray for us, O holy and by his assiatanco, I may
Angel-guardian. merit to behold, with him
R. That we may be made and all the angelic host,
worthy of the promises of the glory of thy counte-
Christ. nance in the heavenly coun-
T i try. Who livest and reiffn-
Let us pray. J^^ ^^^,,^ ^.^^^^^ ^^^^
Almighty, everlasting Amen.
A PRAYER TO ONE's ANGEL-GUARDIAN.
O most faithful companion, appointed by God to be
my guardian, my protector, and defender, and who never
leavest my side : how shall 1 thank thee for thy faithful-
ness and love, and for all the benefits which thou hast
conferred upon me ? Thou watchest over me while I
sleep ; thou comfortpst me vviien I am sad ; thou liftest
me up when I am down ; thou avertest the dangers that
threaten me ; thou warnest me of those that are to come;
thou withdrawest me from sin, and excitest me to good;
thou exhorteat me to penance when I fall, and reconcil-
est me to God. Long ago should I have been thrust
down into hell, unless by thy prayerr thou hadst turned
away from me the anger of God[. Leave me not, nor
forsalce me ever, I beseech thee ; but still comfort me in
adversity, restrain me in prosperity, defend me iv danger,
assist me in temptations, lest at any time i fall beneath
tiiem. Offer up in the sight of the Divine Majesty Jiy
LITANY OF ST. ANNE, 72I
S" :to iStf in"!^" ^^y-rr'^ ^^ P-ty, and
2.ftanj? of St. 0nne.
Lord, Iiave mercy. Sf a
Lord, have mercy. j..; V'^' ^^^^ ©^ P»-
Christ, Imve ineL. St T '
Chrmjiave mercy, P...^r"f' "^'^"^^ <^^
Lord, have niercyf s/ T'^'^*^^''*' .
L^>rd, have mercy. ^f- 4'«ne, praise of all
Christ, hear us. ^ St T'
Ckrist,gr<iciouslyhear us P-u '^' a P'°7 ^^
God tJic^Fatherofheaven St a *''".^ ^r''^""'^
Cod the Son, Red^eir; S^ ^^^ '"'' '^'"^ '"'* ^^
of the world, ^ c/ . ' , ,
God the Jlolv Ghost k ^r ^""^' ?^^"<^ ^^ 'J£r'it»
o,.... ,« . 'ry ^"o«t, ^ fet. Anne,cloudofbriSit.
nesH
Holy Trinity, one God,
ot. Anne,
St. Anne, mother of the
Virnfin i\Jary,
St. Anne, spouse of Joa-
chim,
St. Anne, mother-in-law
of Joseph,
St. Anne, ark of Noah,
St. Anne, vessel full of 5^
grace, ^
St. Aime, mirror of obe- >
dience, ^
St. Anne, mirror of pa- ■*
tienee,
St. Anne, mirror of com-
passion.
«^^^A.,„,..„nhee„V4st.T„-„i„o.„,^
^^^m':^^^' -S St.Ar:b„I.arkofth.
St. AiHie, rod of Jesse,
M. Anne, fruitful tree,
ot. Anne, fruit-bearin<r
vine, "
St Anne, sprung from
the blood of kin«rs,
St. Anne, joy of Angels,
T 2
61
Church,
St. Arnie, refuge of sin-
nerf:,
St. Anne, protectress of
Christians,
St. Anne, deliverer of
captives,
722
LITANY OF ST. ANNE.
St. Anne, consolation of
the murried,
St. Anne, mother of wid-
0W8,
St. Anne, directress of
virgins,
St. Anne, hurbor of Bafcty
for voyiigcrs,
St. Anno, sure road for
triiveikirn,
St. Aiiii^j support of the *tJ
weak, .2
St. Anne, j^'WlUi of the x
sick, ^
St. Acme, (ight of the .2
blind,
St. Anne, tongue of the
dumb,
St. Anne, ear of the
deaf^
St. Anne, comforter of
the afflicted,
St. Anne, succor of all
those who call upon
thee,
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sina of the
world,
Spare its, O Lord.
Lamb of G(d, who tukeM
away the sinb ' of the
world,
Grachmsly hear uSj O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take.st
away the sinn of Lit*
world.
Have mercy on ns.
Christ Jesuis htar us.
Christ Jesus^gnicioud'f hear
us.
V. Pray for us, St. Anne.
R. That we may be made
worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Let us pray.
O almighty and eternal
God, who didst vouchsafe
to choose St. Anne to bring
into the world the Mother
of thy only Son ; mercifully
grant to us, we beseerh
thee, who devoutly honor
her memory, grace to ob-
tain, through h'jr merits, the
blessings of eternal lite.
Who livest and reignest,
world without end. A ini n.
▲ PRAYER* IN HONOR OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN ARS
ST. ANNE.
Ilail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee : thy grace
he with me. Blessed art thou among voii^en, {ir»d
b'eased be St. Anne, thy mother, from whc i"^ thou didst
* fiuE VII. f!T" d one hundred daysMndu: <?• ^ {o those who
■hoiUd ssiy the above prayer, and n nlMiiHry InduiMo^i '•' on Jiiy 26lh-. to
ttaofle who ahall have recited it at least ten timeslsi aoiilh.
LITANY OF ST. STANISL^J KOTSKA. 723
Who liveth and reisn.tl, S, Z "I je„. '™« """^
attani of St. Stanfrfas Satefta.
Lord, have mercy. Most worthy son of St
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, hace mercy.
iiOrd, have merey.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
C/tn.s/j graciously hear us.
bod the Futlier of iieav-
en,
^
God the Son, Redeemer |
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Holy Mary,
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Mury, conceived
without sin,
St. Stanislas Kotska,
D stined to the service ^
of God from thy con- ^
ception, '^
Paithful follower of Je- e
8US Christ, .?
Wtll-beloved child of
Mary,
Called by her to the com-
pany of Jesus,
Faithful to the vocation
aiiu grace of God,
Ignatius,
Fair ornament of the
company of Jqbus,
Model and patron of
novices.
Enemy of the world and
of its riches.
Contemner of human
glory,
feevere chastiser of thine
innocent flesh.
Admirable in thy match- .
less purity, -^
Vanquisher of every evil ^
passion, S»
Exact observer of reli
gious discipline.
Devout adorer of the
Sacrament of the Al-
tar,
Treasure of heavenly
graces,
Mirror of obedience, hu-
nn'lity, and patience.
Model of candor, mod-
esty, and piety,
Ardent lover of evan-
ffelicjil nnvprfir
Wise above thy* years,
t
724
LITANY OF ST. STANISLAS KOTSKA.
Lover of brotherly char-
ity,
Penetrated with self-con-
tempt,
Victim of divine love.
Example of Christian
youth,
Honored with the sensi-
ble presence of the In-
fant Jesus,
An angel in thy life and
manners,
Fed by angels with bread
from heaven,
An apostle in zeal and
merits,
A martyr in faith and in
desire,
A confessor in constant^
Pi«ty, ;
Ushered into heaven "
amio a choir of virgins,
Perfect in all virtues, not-
withstanding thy shvM't
life.
The ornament and glory
of thy ancestors.
The stay and prop of
thrones.
The refuge and the safe-
ty of ail who call upon
thee,
IlluMtrious in the m'.ra-
cles wrought both be-
fore and after thy de-
cease.
.^
'«
Most blessed citizen of
the heavenly Jerusa-
lem, Pray far us.
Lamb of God, who takost
away the sins of the
world.
Spare ms, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takoal
away the sitis of the
world,
Graciouslij hear us, O Lord,
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Hace mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hefir us.
V. Pray for us, St. Stan-
islas.
R. That we may be
made worthy of the pro-
mises of Christ.
Let us pray,
O God, who, amongst
other miracles of thy wis-
dom, hast bestowed even
in tender age the grace of
matured sanctity : grant,
we beseech thee, that, re-
deennng the time by instant
labor, after the examj)le of
blessed Stanislas, we may
hasten to enter into eternal
rest. Through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
"TANr OF ST. VINCENT 01 PAUL.
725
Lord, have mercy. o^ Tr.
¥.^^ u J ot. Vincent, always sud-
L(rrd, have mercy.
Chriat, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, hace mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Chrhl graciously hear us.
Ood the Father of heav-
en,
ported on the firm an-
chor of a Christian
hope,
c>t. Vincent, always in-
flamed with the fire
of charity,
St. Vincent, truly simple,
«, "P"^'^t, and fearing
God the Son, Redeemer « q* v-
of the world, -" ^*- y.'"«^"*' true disciple
God the Holy Ghost. §* t x 9'""*' ^'^"X^
H.I.. rn_,_^,. y "osi, . njpg,^ ^^^ humble of
heart,
St. Vincent, perfectly
mortified in heart and ^r
mmd, 2
St. Vincent, ever anima.5
ted with the spirit of ^
Jesus Christ, '^
St. Vincent, gfenerous
mamtameroftheirlorv
^ of God, ^^
St. Vincent, ever in-
wardly burnin^r, and
ever outwardly trans-
ported, with zeal for
souls,
St Vincent, who in
Christian poverty didst
nnd the precious pearl,
and the rich treasure
of ihe Gospel,
St. Vincent, like to the
angels in thy pudty,
Holy Trinity, one G^
Holy Mary,
St. Vincent of Paul,
St. Vincent, who at the
tenderest age c^idst
display a wisdoa most
mature,
St. Vincent, who, from
thy childhood, wast
tuil of pity and com- ^
passion, Tl
St Vincent, who, like I
l^avid, from a simple >
shepherd becamest the g
ruler and pastor of the *
people of God,
St. Vincent, who in thy
captivity didst pre.
serve a perfect free-
dom,
St. Vincent the just man,
who hvedst by faith,
. * This Litany in ipfonri^,! --r^ • •; - '
•Hxxl 01 at. vJcem oTPali^^ '^^ '''' "'^ '"«'"'^«" of the Brother.
61*
72(j
LITANY OF ST. VINCENT OF PAUL,
St. Vincent, ever r.iihrui
in obediei . e, ' i-I over
victorioi's i.j word,
St. Vinetut, from thy
earliest years con-
stantly (ic voted to
works of charity,
St. Vincent, who didst
tiy with most diligent
care the slightest ap-
pearance of evil,
St. Vincent, who, in all
thine actions, didst as-
pire to the practice of
the most perfect vir-
tue,
St. Vincent, who, like a
rock, remainedst im- ^
movable amidst the ?5
stormy sea of this*^
world, ^
St. Vincent, who, con- ?•
stant as the sun in its
course, wentest e er
onward in the paths
of truest wi 'om,
St. Vincent, always in-
vincible by all the ar-
rows of adve' itv,
St. Vincent, as pittientin
suffering as thou wast
indulgent in forgiving,
St. Vincent, ever docile
and obedient son of
tlie holy Roman
Church,
St Vincent, who hadst
exceeding horror of
the novel ways and
subtle words of her*
esy,
St. Vincent, destined by
a special Providence
to announce the Gos-
pel ^-^ the poor,
St. Vjiceni, tender fa-
ther and perfect model
of ecclesiastics,
St. Vincent, prudent
founder of the Con-
gregation of the Mis-
sion,
St. Vincent, wise insti-
tutor of the order of
the Sisters of Charity,
it. Vincent, always ten- ij
der in compassit i-^
ing, and always prompt Sk
in relieving, all the ne- ^
cessities of the poor, *
St. Vincent, equally fer-
vent in the practice of
prayer and in the min-
istry of the word,
! Vinctt, perfect imi-
tator ot the life and
virtues of .Jesus Christ,
St. Vinceri, who didst
persevere to the end
in eschewing evil and
doing good,
St /ujcent, who as m
tt so in dea h, waat
m*>st precious in the
sight of God,
[St. Vincent, who by the
knowledge of absolute
truth, by th^ love of sov-
LITAKV FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED.
727
ereign goodnesH, by the
joyn of a bleHHed eternity, Ut m pnw
poHHesseat perfect hup: Great God J- ,
CAwrcVt, and espedali fZ A ' • ^«"^'^^«'fl. "i our
Aoo./.] ^''«*6^^Mer- ty and humility (,f thy
I^amb of God who tnta.* ♦! •'''*'''^. . '^^'''''"'^ Vincent,
world, *^ JV^^^ /^^" *« pie«ch the
Luinb of God, who takest m; n"'^'^'^' T'""^''^* ^he
awav the Lills of the lulre tn'th""^ f''^ "^'^
w< rid, "^^"^^ ^^ the eccicKJastical
Graciously h£ar us O T n^,l ?i! i\ ^'''^"*' ^^■^' be«cech
J^unb oftjod, who tS !^^^' th'-?"ff'' his powerful
worfd, ""^ ^'^^ ^^'"8^ delivered from the
Have nurcy on us f ?^^ misery of sin, may
. V. The Lrd Mh led the ptfi e' 'omL^''^'^' »^>' I'''
i;_- u.rou,h right Li;^^^ '%^:.r'^:z
Hftanj for t|i( jr.ntctul UfpatUB.
I-M, have mercy. /fc,, „^^^^ „,^ ^^^ ^^^^^^
L<>rd^ have mercy,
Cliiist, have mercy
Christy have mercy,
i^ord, have umn- .
I^f'rd, hare me ;ij.
CInist, hear ua.
Chn.si, gracinush/ hea
Of the faithful depart-
ed.
od the Son, Redeemer a-
of the wo»-'d, 1^
God theHoJv Ghost, -^
i| jy '"riiut/ ueGod, 5"
Holy iM.iry,
ZZr^'r^'^'^f^r ... HolvMnrv/
- ^ftc r uiher of heavcii, Holy Mo llier of God,
728
LITANY FOR THE FAITHFUL JEFARTBD.
I
Holy Vir^nu of virgins,
St. Alicihiol,
Ail ye Aii^g'els and Arch-
Ail yu orJers of Blessed
Spirits,
St. Julin Jj.iptist,
St. JoMepli,
All yc iioly patriarchs
uikI prophets,
St. Peier,
St. Pau",
St. Join.,
All ye lioly Apostles and *!*
Evangelists,
St. Stephen,
St. Laurence,
All ye Ijoly Martyrs,
St. Gregory,
St. Ambrose,
St. Aiigu;stine,
St. Jerome,
All ye holy Bishops and .^
Confesaors, &.
All ye holy Doctors, ^
All ye holy Priests and "a
LeviLes, |-
All ye holy Monks and ^
Hermits,
St. Mary iMugdalen,
St. Cailierine,
Sr. Barbara,
All ye holy Virgins and
Widows,
All ye Saints of God,
Be merciful.
Spare, ihem O Lord,
Be merciful,
ii'^aciou.sLy ksar uSj O Ltord,
From all evil.
From thy wrath.
From the rigor of thy
justice.
From tlio power of the
devil.
From the gnawing worm
of conscience.
From long-enduring sor-
row.
From cruel flames.
From intolerable cold,
From horrible darkness,
From dreadful weeping
and wailing,
Through thiite admirable
Conception,
Thru ugh thy holy Na-
tivity,
Through thy most sweet
Name,
Through thy Baptism
and holy Fasting,
Through thy moHt pro-
found Humiliation,
Through thy prompt
Obedience,
Through thine infinite
Love,
Through thy Sorrow
and Anguish,
Through thy Bloody
Sweat,
Through thy Bonds,
Through thy Scourging,
Through thy Crowning
with thorns,
Through thy Carrying
roas.
I.
of me
LITANY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED. 729
Througn thy most cruel
Death,
Throunrh thy Five most
holy Wounds,
Through thy most bitter
CroHs and Passion,
Through thy holy Resur-
rection,
Through thine admira-
ble Ascension,
Through the coming of
the Holy Ghost the
Paraclete,
In the day of judgment,
We sinners.
Beseech Ihee, hear us.
Thou who forgavest
Magdalen, and heark-
eiiedst to the pravera
of the thief,
Thou who savest freely
liiine elect,
Thou who hast the keys
of death and hell,
That thou wouldst be
pleased to deliver the -
souls of our parents,
relations, friends, and
benefactors, from the
pains of hell,
That thou wouldst be
pleased to have mercy
on those of whom no
special remembrance
^ ^ is made on earth,
I'hat thou wouldst be
pleased to grant them
till the pardon and re-
mission of their sins,
de
all
I
r
That thou wouldst
pleased to fulfil
their desiren,
Th.-it thou wouldst be
pleased to receive
them into the com-
pany of the IJIessed,
Knig of awful mnjcstv,
^ Son of God, ^
l Lamb of God, who takesl
1 away the sins of the
r world.
' Grant unto them rest.
Lamb of God, who takesl
away the sins of the
world,
Grant unto them rest.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of tlie
world.
Grant unto them rest ever-
lasting.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear u&,
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
From the gate of hell.
Deliver their souls, O Lord,
O Lord, hear my prayer.
And let my cry cowe unto
thee.
Let us pray.
^ God, the Creator and
Redeemer of all the faith-
ful, grant unto the souls of
thy servants departed thj
remission of nil timii. ^i,.c..
that, by pious supplications,
730 ANv^rHER LITANY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED.
they may obtain the pardon
which they have ttlwuys de-
Bired. Gr.int liiis*, O God,
who livesL and rei^nest for-
ever and ever. Amen.
O eternal God, who, be-
sides the {^ener.tl precept of
chanty, hast commanded u
pariicuhir respect to pa-
rents, kindred, and bene-
facors ; j^r.intj we beseech
ihec, tliai, as they were the
jnsiruinenls by which thy
pi'ovidence bestowed on
us our birth, education, and
innumerable other bless-
in^'s^ so our prayers may
be the means to obtahi for
them a speedy release from
their excessive sutterinjja,
and free admittance to
thireintinitejoys. Through
Jesus, &.C.
V. Eternal rest give
unto them, O Lord.
R. And let ])erpetual
light shine upon them.
V. May they rest in
peace.
li. Amen.
knottier ILftanj; fov tiie JFaftt)ful DeparteDi
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Ckriiil, kace ine.rcy.
Lord, have inercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, receive our prayers.
Lord Jesus, grant our peli-
lions.
O God the Father, Creator
of the world.
Have mercy on the souls of
ill e fa ilhfuL departed.
O God the Son, Redeemer
of mankind,
Delioer ihe souls of the failh-
ful departed.
O God the Holy Ghost,
Forfetitcr of the elect,
Accomplish the bliss of the
souls of the faithful de-
parted.
O sacred Trinity, Three
Persons and One God,
Give rest to the souls of the
faithful departed.
Blessed Virgin Mary,
who, by a special priv- kg
ilege of grace, wast ^
triumphantly assumed ^
into the kingdom of ^
thy Son,
Blessed Angels, who, 2
ordering aright the |
first act of your will, ,*
were immediately set- §•
tied in an unchange-
able state of felicity,
ANOTFIER LITANY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEI ARTEU. 731
Blessed Patriarclirt,wlioKe
spirits were filled with
joy, when t''« Desired
of nil nations brou<rht
redemption 'o your
long ciptivity,
Blessed Prophets, ^ho
having patiently jiwjiiU
ed the eoming of the
Messias,vvere at length
refreshed with the
h;ij)py visit of his di- ^
vine Person, »
Oall ye blessed Saints, ^^
vviio, after the glorious ^
Resurrection of y-i^ur S^
Saviour, were by hlni ^
translated from the I.
bosom of Abraham to.o
tlie clear vision of^
God, r
Blessed Apostles, vvho,'^
at the last and teniole.Si
day, shall sit on the s]
twelve thrones, judg- o|
ing the tribes of Is-"^
rael, §^
Blessed DiscipUs of our P-
I'Ord, who, following
bis sacred steps in the
narrow path of per-
fection, w^nt stniight
on to the heavenly
Jerusalem,
Blessed Martyrs, who,
passing through the
red sea of your own
rtln^tr] iiMiU^.t^- ;.,
'7 " HiioUt jOur-
neying through a te-
dious wilderness, en-
tered immedi.itelv into
the Lind of Promise,
Blessed Confessors, who,
despising the vani.i.'s
bore below, and phi-
cing your affec. ions on
tliejoys above, are ar-
rived at the lull pos-
session of all your de-
sires.
Blessed Virgins, who,
watching continually
with your lanijis ])re-
pared, were ready, jit
the first voice ui' the
chaste Spouse of heav-
en, to enter with iiim
into the in..rri;ig'j.
chamber,
Oall ye holy Saints, who,
not retaining at your
death the le;ist iiitgu-
lar adherence to any
creature, were perf'ect-
ly capable of an innne-
diate union with your
Creator,
Be merciful, O Lord,
Andyardon their sins.
He merciful, O Lord,
And fiear our praj/ers.
From the sh;:des of
death, where they sit,
deprived of the bliss-
ful light of thy coun-
tenance,
From the evils to which
their defective mortiti-
t
•IS
'^
I-
3:
O
K^
732 ANOTHER Ml ANY FOR THE Fi ITHFUL DEPARTED.
catioiifl in this world
li.ive exposed tiiem in
the other,
From thine anger, which
now too late they
grieve to have pro-
voked by their negli-
gence and ingrati-
tude.
From the bonds of sin,
wherein they remain
entangled by the dis-
order of their affec-
tions,
From the pains of Pur-
gatory, justly inHicted
on thi'ni as the proper
etlects of their sins.
From tliat dreadful pris-
on whence there is no
releAse till they have
paid the last farthing.
From all t.heir torments,
incomparably greater
than the sharpest pains
of this life.
By thy never-failing mer-
cy and compassion to-
wards the frailties of
humin nature,
By the intinite me its of
thy death upon the
Cross, where thou re-
conciledst the v orld
to thy Father,
By thy victorious De-
scent into hell, to
break asunder the
cliuins of death, and
o
free such as were im-
prisoned,
Ry thy glorious Resur-
rection from the grave,
when thou cpenedst
the kingdom of heav-
en to believers,
By thy triumphant as-
cension into heaven,
when thou ledst cap-
tivity capiive, and pro-
misedst to prepare a
place for thy servant.*.
By thy dreadful coming
to judge the world,
when the works of
every one shall be
tried by tire,
We sinners.
Beseech tliee, hear us.
That it would please thee
to hasten the day of
visiting thy faiihful,
detained in the recep-
tacles of sorrow, and
transport them to the
city of eternal j)eace.
That it would please thee
to shorten the time of
expiation of their sins,
and graciously adjnit
them into tljy holy
sanctuary, where no
unclean tldng can en-
ter.
That it would please thee
througli tlie prayers
and alms of thy
Church, and especi.'.liy
o
a
S!
TED.
im-
sur-
ave,
\idtit
eav-
^
as-
1
von,
cap-
pio-
■e a
O
'"'^' 2.
CO,
I lice
e of
5^4
-.IMS,
Iniit
r*
loly
no
eii-
ANOTHER LITANY fOK THE
tjirough the adorable
Sacrifice of thy Altar,
to receive them into
the tabermiclesofreHt,
and crown their long-
I'Jfe' liopes with ever-
lawtin^r frnilion,
Thj't the blcHsed vision
[i' JoHu.s may comfort
uiem, and the glorious
%ht of his cros.H shine
upon them,
That thy |,oly Angels
may bring them into
tl»e land of the liv-
i'lff, und the glorious 3
Queen of ISaints pre- «>
sent them before thv ^
, throne, ^ g.
That the venerable Pa- S:
triarchs may meet J
them, and all the an- $•
cient Prophets rejoice ^
to see them, g
That the siicred college ''
of Apostles may open
to them the gates of
hliHs, <ind the victori-
ous army of Martyrs
conduct them to thy
palace,
That the blessed com-
PJiny of Confessors
way pl;,ce them in
seatf; of eternal glory,
and the chaste train of
Virgins, with heavenly
anthems, congratulate
wicif reception,
62
•
FAITHFUL DEPARTED. 733
That the whole trium-
phantChuriJ) may cel-
ebrate the jubilee of
their deliverance, and
all the choirs of An-
gels sing hymns of
joy for their new and
never-ending ha.).)!-
ness,
That, in the midst of all .
tliese triumphs, t),e ^
souls that are deliv- "•
ered may themselves
adore the glorious Au- ;,
thor of their happiness, i^
and in their while ^
robes eternally sin^r;
Alleluia! salvation to «
our God, who sitteth
upon the hrone, and
to the Lamb that re-
deemed us by his
blood, and made us
kings to reign with
him forever,
Son of God,
i-amb of God, who wilt
come with glory to judge
the living and the dead,
UiKe rest to the souls of the
faithful departed.
Lamb of God, at nhose
presence the earth shall
be moved, and the heav-
ens melt away,
Giv^ rest to the souls of che
faithful departed,
liimib of God-, m whose
blessed book of fife all
734
LITANY FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY.
writ-
their names are
ten,
Give eternal rest to the souls
of the faithfuL departed.
Ant. Deliver us, O Lord,
from death eternal in that
tremendous day, when the
heavens shall be moved and
the earth : when thou shalt
come to judge the world by
lire.
V. Deliver ns, O Lord,
in that tremendous day.
R. And place us with
the Blessed at thy right
hand forever.
V. O Lord, hear mv
prayer.
H. And let my cry come
to thee.
Praye'8 as above, p. 729-
730.
actanfi for tl)e Souls fn Uutflatorg.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Ckrist, hace mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
ClirisI, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heav-
en,
Have mercy on the suffer-
ing souls.
God the Son, Redeemer
of the world, »<
God the Holy Ghost,
All ye holy Patriarchs
and Prophets,
St. Peter,
St. Paul,
St. John,
All ye holy Apostles and
Evangelists,
St. Stephen,
St. Laurence,
All ye holy Martyrs,
St. Gregory,
St. Ambrose,
^3
I
Holy Trinity, one God, §- St. Augustine,
Holy Mary,
Holy Mother of God,
Ho!v Virgin of virgins,
St, Michael, >^
All ye holy Angels and ^
Archangels, "^
All v- -hoirs of celestial §• All ye holy Monks ai:i
St. Jerome,
All ye holy Pontiffs and
Confesst)rs,
All ye holy Doctors,
All ye holy Priests and
iCvites,
s
Spirits,
St. John the Baptist,
St. Joseph,
Hermits,
St. Mary Mairdalen,
St. Catherine,
LITANY FOR THI SOULS IN PURGATORY. 736
St. Barbara, ••^j
All ye holy Virgins and J
WidowH, -^
All ye Saints of God, §*
Be merciful unto them.
Pardon Ihem, O Lord.
Be merciful unto them,
Hear us, O Lord.
From all evil,
From thy wrath,
From the rigor of tliy
juMtice.
From the gnawing worm
of conscience,
From fearful darkness,
From their mourning
and tears,
By thy incarnation,
By thy nativity, "^
By thine own sweet
name,
By thy glorious resur-
rection, Q)
By thine admirable as- S
cension, ^
By the coming of the ?
Paraclete, jT
In the day of judgment,
omners as we are,
Thou who didst absolve
the adultress, and par-
don the good thief,
Thou who .savest by thy
grace,
Thou who hast the keys
ofdeathandof hell.
That it may please thee
By thy baptism and lioiy §-
fasting, ~
By thy most profound
humility.
By thy perfect submis-
sion,
By thy infinite love.
By thy anguish and tor-
ment.
By thy bloody sweat,
Sy thy bonds and
chains.
By thy crowi^ of thorns,
By thy igi uxainious
death.
By thy sacred wounds,
By thy cross and bitter
puMsiuu,
to deliver our parents, K"
friends, and beneLc- |
tors from tormenthig ^
s ^ flames, >
-^ That it may please tlic^ ^^
to deliver all the faith
ful departed,
That it may please thee $
to have mercy on all
those who have none
in this world to remem-
ber or pray for them,
1 hat It may please thee
to have mercy on all,
and to deliver them
from their pains,
That it may please thee
to fulfil their desires.
That it may please thee
to admit them amongst
thine elect,
Kinijrof dreiidfn' mni.io+w
SonofCod. ''"•^*
•T36
LITANY OF PENANCE.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world, Give them rest.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world, Give them rest.
Lamb of God, who takest a-
way the sins of the world.
Give thpm eternal rest.
Jesus Christ, hear us.
Jesus Chrijtf graciously
hear vs.
Our Father, &c.
V. From the gate of hell.
■ R. O Lord, preserve their
souls.
Let us pray.
O God, the Creator and
Redeemer of all the faith-
ful, give to th( souls of thy
servants departed the re-
mission of all their sins, to
the end that they may ob-
tain, by the humble suppli-
cations of thy Church, that
pardon which they have ai.
ways desired of thy mercy.
Thou who, being God, liv-
est and reignest forever and
ever. Amen.
V. Give them, O Lord,
eternal rest.
R. And let perpetual
light shine upon them.
V. May they rest in
peace.
R. Amen.
Hftatifi of
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heav- j^^
en, a*
God the Son, Redeemer '^
of the world, |
God the Holy Ghost, ^
Holy Trinity, one God, o
God of all goodness, who J
penance.
of a sinner, but rather
that he should be con-
verted and live,
Who pardonedst not the
Angels that sinned,
but cast them down to
hell for all eternity,
Who, when Adam fell,
didst call him to con-
fession and repentance
for his sin,
Who didst preserve Noah
from the flood, and
from the lot of the un-
godly, by saving him
in thp ark,
Who didst draw Loth
*rom the midst of sin-
ners,
Who, softened by the
prayers of Moses, didst
Jorgivethesinsoftlie
backsh'ding- people,
Who didst pardon the
sm of David, after his
confession and repent-
ance,
Who didst spare Achab
when he hum bled him-
self in penance.
Who didst graciously
hear the penitent Wa.
riasses, and establish s,
wrL ^" «" ilia throne, f
Who didst graiit ^Hrr?on 2
to the Niiievites, when I
they did penance for^
then- sins in fasting, S
and in sackcloth and s
ashes, ?•
Who didst succor the
Machabees, when they
fusted and lay in
ashes.
Who didst command thy
priests to weep, and
pray, and offer sacri-
hce for the people.
Who didst come into
the world to save sin-
ners.
Who when thou wouldst
redeem the world,
didsl send as thy mes-
LITAWJ OF PENANCE.
787
the preacher of pen-
ance, '^
Who didst fast forty da V8
Who didst prevent, with
t|iy grace, Matthew,
«Jttiu^' at the receipt
ot custom.
Who didst bear witness
hat the Publican,
humbly striking hia
breast, was justiHed,
Who didst deliver the
paralytic from his in-
hrmity, when thou
iiadst forgiven him his
sins.
Who, by the example of
tli^ Prodigal son, didst
otter to sinners the
hope of pardon.
Who <i:d:,f make known i
to the woaian of Sa- j
;i<'ui^ the foantiiin of "
"vi i^^ water,
Who ciidst bring salva
Synnrtii. I^U« tV .. .
tion to the house of
Zacheus, repenting of
his sins, and making
restitution fourfold.
Who didst exercise thy
mercy in behalf of the
woman takefl in adul-
tery.
Who didst receive pub-
licans and sinners, and
,,-^^<^«t eat with them,
Who didst forgive Tuac-,
dalen her manv siul.
62* '
738
LITANY OF PENANCE.
beeauso she loved
much,
Who, looking tenderly
on Peter, who denied
thee, didst bring hinr
to compunction and to
tears,
Who didst promise Par-
adise to the penitent
thief,
Who lovest all thy crea-
tures and hatest no-
thing that thou hast
made,
Who givest to sinners
both place and time
for repentance,
Who didst come to seek
and to save that which
was lost,
Who hast pity on all
men, and hidest the
sins of those who truly
repent,
Who vvouldst have mer-
ey, aiid not sacrifice,
Who, when we repent,
rememberest our sins
no more,
God, most merciful and
patient, tender and
loving-kind, notwith-
standing all our sins,
W\' sinners,
Beseech thee, hear tts.
That thou wouldst
vouchsafe to lead us
to I true repentance,
That wc may judge our-
I
o
r
selves, and so escape
thy judgment,
Tliat we may bring forth
in due time worthy
fruits of penan:e.
That, denying ungotlli-
ness and worldly de-
sires, we may live so
berly, justly, TLud god-
That sin may not reign ?$
in our mortal body, 5?*
That we may not love a
the world, nor the «
things of the world,
That we may work out
our salvation with feai
and trembling,
Son of God,
Lamb of God, who takes!
away the sins of the
world.
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us,
V. O Lord, hear our
prayer.
li. And let our cry come
unto thee.
Let us pray
/ iii;;3L ^'lu.uxvus aim
apo
irth
•thy
..lli-
de-
IT
KO
55
fod-
>•
5>-
r
LITANY OF .:r lady OF BORROWS.
739
most merciful God Innl^ oii «,
with compassion on the sLT Tn\^''''''-'' ^^"■
frailty of our mortal n.<nin i^u^ ''^ ^^y Hervice. and
and LtiroTel:^;' Lt/1^^^^^^^^^^
by thy rrrace, that, throu<rh sua (?h, f* n ^^^"H'' .•'*^-
thy boundless mercy, ^e Amen ' ' ^'''^' ^''•
may obtiun the pardon tf *
Hftans of our Haiij of Sorrotos.*
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Christe audi nos.
ChriHte exaudi nos.
Puter de ccelis Deus,
I
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us
Ood the Father of heav-
en,
God the Son, Redeemer
of the world.
Fili Redemptor niundi
Deus,
Spiritus Sancte Deus, ^ God the Hoiy'chost
Cs, ^"""""' """^ I "«'y Tri-ityf one God,
Saneta Maria,
Sancta Dei Genitrix,
Saneta Vir|ro virginum,
Muter crueitixa,
Muter dolorosa.
Muter lucrymosii,
Alater afflicta,
Muter derelicta,
Mater desolata,
Mater filio orbata.
o
Holy Marv,
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother crucified.
Mother sorrowful.
Mother tearful.
Mother afflicted,
Mother forsaken.
Mother desolate,
Mother bereft of
Child,
s
I
I
thy
. PwlSLr^eT^^^^ !" hi-.captivity, who .ranted
Friduys. ° ^"" ^"""^^^ " ^^''"' «* cc'iirite Lean oa
J
740
LITANY OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS.
Mater gludio transver-
beraUi,
Mater serumnis confecta,
angustua
reple-
O
Mater
ta,
Milter cruci corde affixa,
Mater maistissimu,
Fons liieryinaruin,
Cumulus pas.siuiium,
Speculum patientiffi,
Rupes constaiitia3,
Ancora confidentise,
Refuglum derelietorum,
Clypeus oppressorum,
Debellatrix iiicredulo-
rum,
Solatium miserorum,
Medicinr Lfnjjuentium,
Fortitufio dtibilium,
Port i-^ iVA O.riigantiuBi,
Sedatiu p- svcellarum,
Recursus moereiitum,
Terror insldiantium,
Thesaurus fidelium,
Oculus Prophetarum,
Baculus Apostolorum,
Corona Martyrum,
Lumen Confessorum,
Margarita Virginum,
Coiisolitio Viduarum,
Lattiiia Sanctorum om-
nium,
Agnus Dei, qui tollia pec-
cata mundi,
Parce no^ns^ Jesu.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec-
cata mund'
Mother transfixed wnb
the sword,
Mother consumed with
giief,
Mother tilled with an-
guish,
Mother crucified inh< art.
Mother most sad,
Fountain of tears.
Mass of suffering.
Mirror of patience,
Rock of constancy.
Anchor of confidence.
Refuge of the forsaken,
Shield of the oppressed,
Subduer of the unbeliev-
ing,
Comfort of the wretched, «|
Medicine of the sick, "^
Strength of the weak, ^
Harbor of the wrecked, ?
Allayer of tempests.
Resource of mourners.
Terror of the treacherous
Treasure of the faithful,
Eye of Prophets,
Staff of Apostles,
Crown of Martyrs,
Light of Confessors,
Pearl of Virgins,
Consolation of widows,
Joy of all Saints,
Lamb of God, who takest
away the sins of the
world.
Spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest a-
wav the sms of the world-
5=
Exaiidi noH, Jesit.
Agnus Dci riui tolILs pec-
cata mundi,
Misert're nobis, Jesu.
n<w Hb (.iniiibiw anguBtiiB i„ yir-
-uteJt^uChristl. Ameji.
rem el iiini.i i in : < .lorem, jul hub-
^nendum per le un.ner^ uX
duin p^ •« omuein umoreiu
THE GOLDKIT LITANY.
741
Graciomlylear xis, O Jesus.
1-aiub of God, who takeal
i^wtiv the siu8 of ue
world,
i-ook down upon uo -•-■"
>l.
<!«'llver ufl
' puwer of
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THE GOLDEN LITANT.
the high tlirone of the
glorious Trinity.
By the ioimncuhite Con-
ception of thy bltiHsed
Virgin Mother,
By her most holy Nativ-
ity,
By her virginity and
great nieekne^M,
By that meek utfection
and love which drew
thee from the bosom
of the Father into the
womb of the Vir-
gin,
By the humility of thy
high majesty, which
disdained not to de-
scend into the womb 2
of the Virgin Mary, J
For the frailty of man, *^
which thou loathedst **
not to take willingly .§
for our sins.
For thy holy Nativity,
wherein thou didst
vouchsafe to be born
of a woman.
For that unspeakable de-
light and gladness,
which thy blessed Mo-
thei had in thy Nativ-
ity,
By that cold crib thou
layedst in, wrapped in
poor clothes, and fed
with maiden's milk.
By the great joy of the
!55
a*
TT lt\f
shipped thee lying in
the crib.
For that painful Circum-
cision and shedding of
thy precious blood,
and for the virtue of
thy IJoly Name Jesus,
and all thy blessed
names,
For the oblation and the
prayers of the three
kings.
For that blessed obla-
tion, wherein thou
wert offered to thy
Father in the tem-
ple,
For thy flight into Egypt,
and all the pains thuu
sufferedst there with
thy blessed Mother,
For thy coming again
from Egypt unto Naz-
areth, and thy meek
obedience wherewith
thou didst willingly
subject thyself to thy
parents.
For thy meek and low^ly
conversation during
three-and-thirty years
on earth,
For thy meek obedience
and great patience.
For thy most holy medi-
tations, words, and
works of mercy.
For thy holy Baptism,
>rious ap=
^
«
«
91
4/jx- ■ "
pearing of the Holv
Trinity, ^
For thy holy fasting,
contemplation, genu-
flexionH,and the tempt-
ing of the devil in the
desert,
For tfiy thirst, hunger,
cold, and heat, which
thou sutt'eredst in this
^ ale of misery,
For ihy heaviness, labor,
and weariness,
For the detraciion and
evil words, wherewith
thy enemies reviled
thee,
For thy watching and
prayers, a
For thy wholesome doc- f
trine and benefits, and ''^
thy mighty resistance, »
THE GOLDEN LITANY.
itable desire that thou
hadst to redeem us,
By that great iowliness,
which thou shovvedst
in washing the fett of
tliy disciples, and of
Judas, who betrayed
thee.
For thy most noble and
worthy institution of
the sjicrament of thy
most precious Bv.dy
and Blood,
For that profound love,
whereby thou sutfer-
edst St. John the
Evangelist to rest
upon thy breast at
8U])per,
For peace which thou
gavest to thy disci-
ples.
743
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9
t- a J • ~--'«->v«tiivc, "" pies a
no place to thine ene-
niies,
For the wonderful signs
and miracles tlTou
wroughtest.
For thy meek and holy
conversation,
For i:.y holy tears, and
meek enthronisiition in
Jerusalem on the day
ofpaijiis.
For that cursed council,
J'lierein the malicious
Jews conspired thy
death, ^
^^ that fervent and char-
sermons.
For the inward and great
heaviness which thou
hadst, when thou pray-
edst to thy pother in
the garden beside the
Mount of Olivet,
By the virtue of thy holy
prayer, that thou pray-
edst there three times,
Worthy fearful dread of
^ thy death,
For that Agony wherein
thou offeredst thyself
obeying thy Almighty
744
THE GOLDEN LITANY.
thy
Father, and for
Bloody Sweat,
By thy great meekness,
wherewith thou didst
vouchsafe to be com-
forted by an Angel, so
comfort me in every
time; and
By thy mighty and victo-
rious courage, where-
with thou wentest to
meet them that sought
thee to the death,
For thy great goodness,
in that thou refufeedst
not the kiss of Judas,
thy betrayer; and the §5
ear of Malchus, that §
Peter smote off, thou |
didst restore and heal, ^
For those holy bonds, ^
that thou wert bound J
with, and led as a pris- j»
oner, and the oppro-
brious words that thou
sufferedstall that night.
For the buffet thou en-
diircdst in the pres-
ence of the high priest
Annas, and other
shame done to thee,
For that love and char-
ity that thou hadst,
when thou wert
brought bound bdbre
the high priest Cui-
phas,
uy i^ne i«i^'>^ '-
brought againat the»>.
and thy unrighteous
condemnation.
By the spitting on thee,
and the scourging of
thee.
By the buffets and sore
strokes given to thee.
By the binding and blind-
folding of thy holy
eyes, shames and re-
proaches, that thou suf-
feredst all that night.
For that merciful look
wherewith thou be-
heldest Peter, and for
all that labor and tor-
ment, secret and un- gl
known, which thou §
sufferedstall that night, |
By thy presentation be- 5
fore Pilate, and the ac- '^
cusations that the Jews s
made against thee.
For the contempt and
mocking that thou
sufferedst of Herod,
and the white garment
that he sent thee in
again to Pilate,
For all the shames, la^
bors, upbraidings, and
reproofs, which thou
sufferedst going from
one judge to another.
For thy great patience
and stillness.
For the shameful strip-
ping of thy clothes,
and the binding of thy
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THE GOLDEN LITANT.
most holy body to a
pillar,
For thy scourgings and
cruel beatings,
For thy innumerable
wounds, and the plen-
teous sheddinfif of thv
blood, ^
For all thy pain, sorrow
cold, and trembling,
For thy purple garments,
and thy crown of
thorns violently press-
ed upon thy head.
For the grievous pain
that thou sufferedst in
thy head, crowned with
thorns, when it was
smitten with the reed,
By the scornful worship-
ping of the Jews, and
their salutation, when
they said. Hail, King
of the Jews,
By the spitting on thy
godly face, and cruel
beatings.
For that heaviness of
heart, which thou
hadst when Pilate
brought thee before
the multitude of the
people wearing the
crown of thorns and
the purple vesture,
and said to them, Be-
hold the man,
For that fearful sentence
ofdeath and shameful
leading to the Mount
of Calvary,
For thy great love show-
ed to us, when thou
bearedst thy heavy
cross upon thy should-
ers, to the place where
thou sufferedst thy
most painful passion;
and the labor, anguish,
slanders, and beatings
that thou sufferedst by
the way.
For all thy bloody steps,
that thou madest go-
ing to thy death,
1^ By the great weariness §?
that thou hadst in thy S
shoulders, bearing the S
cross, until thou fellest i
down, "^
By the great compassion »
of thy heart, that thou §
hadst when, bearing
the cross, thou mettest
thy blessed Mother
sorrowing and making
lamentation.
By thy heaviness of soul
and the going up the
Mount of Calvary,
where thou wert cru-
cified,
By the stripping of thy
clothes to thy great
shame, in the sight of
thy blessed Mother
tvnA nil ♦!,- 1
tttiu till ijiu people.
By that cold sitting,
3
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o
St
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746
THE GOLDEN LITAMT.
wherein thou wittest
piteously, full of
wounds, in the cold
winds, 80 abiding un-
til thy cross was ready,
For those sore und pain-
ful steps thou niadest
going- to thy cross.
For th> great anguish,
mournings, and weep-
For the great stretchuig
of thy sinews and
veins, and all thy mem-
bers.
By the nailing of thy
right hand and shed-
ding of thy precious
blood, cleanse us, .
iiord, from all sin, and J
By the nailing of thy leff^
haad, andthy most holy s
wound and precious p
blood, save us. and
For the nailing of thy
most holy feet, and by
the wounds in them,
and the precious blood
flowing out of them.
Purge us, enlighten us,
and reconcile us to
God the Father, and
For the lifting up of thy
most holy body on the
cross, and thy sore
bruising thereof, that
gave to all parts of ihy
body an incredible pun,
For the hHaviness of thy
heart, and all the pow-
ers of thy soul, sate
us, deliver us, and
For the parting of thy
clothes, and the lot
that they cast upon
thy coat, that was
made without seam,
thou beholding it.
For thy great love, where-
by thou didst hang
alive upon the cross
three hours.
For the opprobrious and
scornful words, which,
hanging on the cross,
thou heardest spoken
to thee.
For the blaspheming, |
sorrow, and confusion, ^^
which thou sutfercdst
on the cross.
For all the sorrow and
pain that thou sutfer-
edst in ihy ribs, reins,
and shoulders, in time
of thy crucifying.
For all the pain thou
sulTeredst in thy hands
and feet, and the
straining of all thy
members on the cross.
For that V onderful char-
ity, wherewith thou
prayedstthy Almighty
Father for thine ene-
mies.
For thy
great mercy,
'-J'
wherewiih thou prom-
1
THE GOLDEN LITANY.
isedst paradise to the
thief hanging on thy
right side,
For the tender care that
thou hadst for thy Mo-
ther in thy torments,
commending Iier to
thy weil-beioved disci-
ple John,
For that great and mis-
erable cry that thou
madest to th' Father,
For the sword of sorrow
that went through the
soul of thy blessed
Mother, and her great
compassion and tears, &
that, standing by the i
cross, lamentably she g
shed, 2
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By the departin,^/ of thy
holy soul from thy
blessed godly body,
By the resting of thy
most blessed head
upon thy breast, in-
cline, most sweet Je-
sus, to us ; and
By the bitterness of tliy
death, wnd the intoler-
able pains wherewith
thy heart brake,
By the op(5ning of thy
side with a spear, and
the flowing out of thy
most precious bloofl,
smite through, good ^i^
Lord, my heart wiih §
thespear of thy godly a
love; and |
'''ul'l!:^i^:^.Ti «^_''-^ .'-■- wood I
thou sheddest on the s
cross, and in all thy s
lifetime.
For thy thirst and tast-
ing of gall and vine-
gar, grant us to taste
the sweetness of thy
spirit, and
For all those holy words
that thou spakest on
the cross, and in all
thy life,
tor that piteous cry in
the which thou com-
mendedst thy soul to
thy Father, our souls
be commended to thee;
am
and water that ran out I
ofthy most hu!v heart, «
wash and cleaj «e us '*
in the same mo it holy
water and blc^d from
all our sins ; and
For that great mercy
that thou showedst to
Longinus the soldier,
and to the centurion :
and all thy mercies
that thou hast ever
showed to man.
By the descending of thy
holy soul to hell,
By that might and
strength of thy blesa,
ed soul, whereby thou
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THE GOLDEH LITAVY.
breakest the gates of
hell) and deliveredst
thQ ' Boula of thy
friends,
For tlie takinjj down of
thy most iioly body
from the cross, and
the Bolemn burying
thereof; and great la-
mentation of thy bless-
ed Mother, Mary Mag-
dalen, and others, thy
friends.
For all thy painful la-
bors, weariness, sor-
row, and heaviness,
which thou suft'eredst te!
from the day of thy «
Nativity unto the hour 3
that thy soul departed |
from thy body, '^
For thy glorious Resur- i
rection in body and §
soul,
For that ineffable joy
and gladness of thy
blessed* Mother, and
others, thy friends, in
thy glorious Resurrec-
tion,
For that special grace,
when thou appearedst
in fl glorious body,
after thy Resurrection,
to Mary Magdalen, to
other women, and to
thy disciples,
For thy wonderful and
Us rk,3CCuSiuii,
comfort us, good liOrd,
in all necessities: and
For thy godly and coin-
fortable sendhig of tho
Holy Ghost to thy dis-
ciples, comfort us, haU
low us, strengthen us
in faith, hope, and
charity; and
For thy glory, and the
divine majesty and vir-
tues of thy Holy Name
save us and govern us
now and ever ; and
For the love that rested
both in thy Godhead
and manhood,
For that joy whereby
thou hast fruition in
thyself, ^
For thyself and all good- 'r
ness and merits that »
thou beholdest both in .§
thee, and in thy bless-
ed Mother,
For the ministering of
St. Michael, and my
good angel deputed
for my keeping, and all
other spirits of heaven.
By the intercession and
merits of SS. Peter
and Paul, St. John
Evangelist, and all the
apostles,
By the merits and inter-
cession of thy holy
martyrs, Laurence,
a'
s
5
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I
^y the merits and pray,
era of the holy fuihers
and confesaorH, Aus-
tin, Anthony, and all
others, * I:
By the merits and pray- ^
ersofSS.AnncCatii- 2
erme. Barbara, and all ^
other holy vir^nns, 'J
widows, and chaste »
liveru, g
By the merits and pray-
ers of all thy chosen
saints, which are, Iwve
LITANT OF ST. PETER.
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been, andn&re to come
in heaven and in earth,
Suecor us, most sweet
Jesus, in that fearful s-
day of the strict judg. ^
ment ; and grant us in ^
this transitory life all |
things necessary to the ^
heahh of body and «>
soul ; and after this |
life, to live and re- ^
joiee with thee ever,
lastingly. Amon.
3lftanj of &t Deter.
Lord, have mercy. gt. Peter, so ardent for
Chrisi^ have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
bod the Father of heav-
en, K,
God the Son, Redeemer f
of the world,
Ood the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
lloly Mary, Mother ot
Ood,
Queen conceived with- "^
out sin, 2
St. Peter, ^^
Prince of the Apostles, ^
§"
the glory of Christ,
Ht. Peter, whose heart
was pierced with one
look from Jesus,
St. Peter, who ceased
not to grieve /or hav-
ing denied the Son of .
God, !J3
St. Peter, whose cheeks ^
were furrowed by a*©*
stream of tears which «
flowed to the end of ^
your life,
St. Peter, who cried out
— •♦ Lord, thou know.
est that I love thee !"
St v\" I"" '»P"o"ea, -» est that I love th^P f'»
-.s-«. u. neaven, St. Peter, deUvered
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LITANY OF 8T. MJlBY MAGDALEN.
by
an
That we may taste and
see more and more,
how Bweet is the
Lord,
That we may be prudent,
and watch in prayer, v^.
That we may die the ^
death of the just, §
Lamb of God, &e., three
times.
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a
^
from prison
angel,
St Peter, who rejoiced
to suffer for Christ, "^o
St. Peter, whose very J
shadow healed the sick x
St. Peter, whose voice ^
even tlie dead obeyed, §
That Wj may have a con-
stant, mutual charity
among ourselves,
LET us PRAT.
O glorious Apostle, wjio received the power of loos-
ing and binding, pray for us, that, being free from all
sin, we may live and die in the grace of God. Obtain
then for us a perfect faith, firm hope, and ardent charity,
that as we draw nearer to the close of life, we may daily
grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. Guide
us, O blessed Apostle, through all the dangers of this
exile, till fear and grief be over. O humble martyr of
Christ! you who now behold him, not as on Thabor,
but in the full splendor of his glory, pray for us now
and at the hour of death. O then come, blessed Apostle,
and take us to Jesus, that we too may love eternally.
Amen.
Uftanj) of &t. i^avs ittaflHalen.
Lord, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God,
Christ, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Mother of
Lord, have mercy on us. God,
Christ, hear us. Refuge of sinners,
Christ, graciously hear us. Queen, conceived with-
God the Fathe of heav- tj^ out sin,
en, I* St. Mary Magdalen,
God the Son, Redeener -** St. Mary Magdalen, mod-
of the world, ^ el of true penitents,
God the Holy Ghost, * St. Mary MagduleHj who
I
made no delay in re-
turning to God,
St. Mary Magdalen, who,
bein^ oiice converted,
doHpiaed all earthly
pleuaures,
St. Manr Magdalen,
who had no other grief
but that of having of-
fended infinite good-
ness,
St. Mary Magdalen, who
turned all that had
served to sin into
proofs of love and sor-
row.
LITANY OP ST. MARY MAGDALEN.
St.
true holocaust to di-
vine love,
St. Mary Mngdalon, who
beard the blessed
words-" Th}' sins are
torgiven,"
St. Mary Magdalen, who
jetl Jesus' feet with
the consoling words—
" Go in peace,"
St Mary Magdalen, who
tollovved Je«u8 even
to Calvary,
St. Mary Magdalen, who
assisted at the agony
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whose eyes, once in- s
struments of sin, are 2
now bathed in tears at ^
Jesus' feet, §
St. ■ Mary Magdalen, '*
whose lips, once de-
nied, are now made
pure by the hallowed
kiss of Jesus' feet,
St. Mary Magdalen,
whose hands, once sin-
ful, are now made holy
by the sacred touch of
Jesus' feet,
8t. Mary Magdalen,
whose hair, once
adorned to please
creatures, h now
used to wipe Jesus'
feet,
St. Mary Magdalen,
" — r^ i^uaiicc was a
received drops' of s
blood falling from the 2
cross, "^s
St Mary Magdalen, who 'I
heard the loud cry— §
^."^J' is consummated!" '
ft>t. Mary Magdalen, who
^^^^^ Jesus expiring,
fit. Mary Magdalen, who
mingled thy tears with
those of the sorrowful
Mother,
St. Mary Ma^.inien, who
went early to the sep-
ulchre, to embalm the
body of Jesus,
St. Mary Magdalen, who,
in thy grief, noticed
not the bright host of
heaven,
St Mary Magdalen, wim
would not be comfort-
J
762
LITANY OF ST, FHILOMENA.
ed nntil the life-giving '^ wast the first apostle ^l
voice had said : " Mtu J of the resurrection, J
St. Mary Magdalen, who ^
Lamb of God, &.C., three 1
limes. J*
LET us PEAT.
O my God ! may thy love be the sole principle of my
penance. Let my sorrow be to have otlended thee, my
supreme good, my first beginning and hist end. Mliy
ray tears flow from a heart wounded with love. I grieve
for the past, and firmly resolve never more to offend thee :
•• Not that in heaven my home may be,
Nor lest I die eternally,
Nor from the hope of joy above me,
But even as thyself didst love me,
So love I, and will ever love tliee,
Because thou art my God, my King, for
evermore." Amen.
Hftans of Sbt ^Mlomena.
Lord, have mercy. St.Philomena,thedaugh-
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have raercv.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
ter of light,
St. Philoraena, who from
infancy chose Jesus
Christ for your spouse.
God the Father of heaven, St. Philomena, who de-
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of
the world, have mercy on
us.
God the Holy Ghost, have
mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have
mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
St. Philomena, child of ben-
ediction, pray, &.c.
I
spised with heroic cou-
rage the greatest hon- ^
ors, in order to remain C,
faithful to Christ, ' ^
St. Philomena, whose J
faith and love for Je-
sus Christ could not
bo shaken, either by
pi omises or threats,
St. Philomena, whose
constancy could not
tie tp
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'e, 111)
brieve
thee:
gh-
om
8U3
ise,
de-
ou- ^
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not
by
s
ose
not
be diminished, either
by the supplicationa of
a father, or the tender-
ness of a mother,
St. '^hilomena, who by
your love of suffer-
ings, merited to be
^ consoled by Jesus,
St. Phjiomena, whose
ardor to endure new
torments augmented
every day,
St.^ Piiilomena, whom
God confided to thex
care of Angels, and ^
who by their assist-
ance defeated the rage
of your persecutors,
St Philomena, whose
glory God was pleased
to manifest by contin-
ual wonders,
St. Philomena, who en-
dured several kinds of
martyrdom, from the
different punishments
you suffered,
I^ITAKT OF ST. PHILOMENA.
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St. Philomona, who, by
your example, drew
o*°l?,"^ souls to faith,
St. Philomena, bound to
a pillar and struck
with reeds,
St. Philomena, perfect
model of Christian k,
virgiiis, J
St. Philomena, special^
protectress of those 'S*
who honor you,
St. Piiilomena, whom ^
the Church honors
and reveres as an il-
lustrious virgin and
martyr of Jesus Christ,
St. Philomena, now in
possession of immor-
tal honor.
Lamb of God, &c.
V. Pray for us, St. Phil-
omena.
R. That we may, like
you, consecrate our en-
tire lives to the love of
Jesus.
LET us PRAT.
O glorious virgin and martyr, whose fflorv God haa
Jeen pleased to manifest by shining miSes » we ad!
rnm w iM''"^'^*"^ ^^^^ example, we may generous v
Si thit t '^^'''' '''' reign'of Jesus £h^rist „ ot
wifh fK * ^^.^'''y ornament them with thy virtues
w h that angelic purity of which you are so pSt a
model, ,n order that, enkindled with a love for Jesus w«
ran7lllSf.",^i^^^^ has^prt/dTtT:
^ ^ .,.{^ „„j^ Q^ yyy^. yt,,j.uai ieucity. Amen.
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I4T1.IIY OF BT. SAUL.
2,(tan5 of Jbt. Ilaul.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on ua.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of
the world, have mercy on
us.
God the Holy Ghost, have
mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have
mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of
God,
Queen, conceived with-
out sin,
St. Paul, vessel of elec-
tion.
Apostle of the Gentiles,
St. Paul, who wast rapt
to the third heaven,
St. Paul, who heard
things not given
man to utter,
St. Paul, who knew no-
thing but Christ, and
him crucified,
St. Paul, whose love for
Christ was stronger
than death,
St. Paul, who wished to
I
to^
si
?•
with Christ,
St. Paul, whose teal
knew no bounds,
St. Paul, who m.uie thy-
self all to all, to gam
all to Christ,
St. Paul, who called thy-
self prisoner of Christ
for us,
St. Paul, who wast jeal-
ous of us, with the
jealousy of God,
St. Paul, who gloried
in the Cross of
Christ,
St. Paul, who bore in
thy body the mortifi-
cation of Christ,
St. Paul, who exclaimed : C;,
« WUh Ctirist I am^
nailed to the cross .'"
That we may awake and
sin no more.
That we may not re-
ceive the grace of God
in vain.
That we walk in new-
ness of life,
That we miiy work out
oui i^alvation with fear
and trembling.
That we may put on the
armor of God,
That we may stand
the wicked one^
I
MTANT OF ST. STEPHEN.
75d
That we may stand fast Ss Tk„*
to the h,U i "* "^ '""y "in *"<> 5>
That we may presa for- ^ TZb of C.A * ^
ward to the mark. f thrT^ts "^' *''- -
§•
LET ns PRAY.
O glorious Apostle and niartvr of ri„.-=. „i.
him to call u, to the li.,ht of ili7(;, r. V J' ^''T" '?
edge of the true and irvi,,, r j ^r'^.'''i'"<' "'" •"">«■'•
faifh, firm lUe and a d f .^ ri' ',''';^'" "^ ".« " l^r^t
in our flesh ti.e mortifieaVi „ '• J'- , ^""'""^ "'""'J"
fore God with sin? llW 'v ^eei^^erCd 1 ' ^^'^ ^'"^
...ou,tiXeVrnMr„;";i!K;^:;f;iJ^^^^^^
artans of at. StepUen, fifrst JWavtst
Lord, have nieroy on us.
CliriHt, have rnerey on us.
L(n-d, hjive nierc'v on us.
Hirist, heiir us. *
Christ, gniciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven,
Imve mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of
St. Stephen, who suffer-
ed for |)re.chin|r the
name of Jesus Chri«t,
ct. Stephen, who so
closeiy imi:ated Jesus
Chriht in thsjt ^rreat
virtue of eharity for 7
your enemies,
e*
tu. J I "* >"»ir enemies, ««
the world, Imve merey St. Stephen, who, when >
on us.
God tlie Holy Ghost, have
merey on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have
^^ merey on us.
St. Siephen, first martyr,
Pray for us.
stoned by your ene-
mies, ens! forth spi.rliM.
not of anjrer, but of
love, to tset on fire
their hpnrtc h"'"^ -
than the stones which
they threw,
•756
UTANY OF ST. STEPHEN.
St. Stephen, having rec-
ommended your own
soul to God, cried for
your enemies, Pardon
them, O Lord, and
punish them not for
their sins,
St. Stephen, most zeal-
ous for the glory of
God,
St. Stephen, most patient
and constant,
St. Stephen, pattern of^
chastity and purity, g
St. Stephen, whose heav- ^
enly fortitude caused
admiration in all,
St. Stephen, by whom so
many miracles were
wrought,
St. Stephen, who, in the
love of God, was not
inferior to the Apos-
tles themselves,
St. Stephen, who con-
verted many to tho
faith of Christ,
St. Stephen, by whom
the Church has receiv-
ed and does contin-
ually receive such sin-
gular benefits,
St. Stephen, of whom it
is said, that the Holy h^
Ghost, who inhabited j
your soul, shone and^s
darted forth his rays^
into your body, a
St. Stephen, whose face '^
shone like that of an
angel,
St. Stephen, an angel in
chastity,
St. Stephen, full of
faith and of the Holy
Ghost,
St. Stephen, dear to the
heart of Jesus,
LET us PRAY.
O glorious saint, faithful imitator of Jesus Christ
martyr in will and in reality, so full of charity, zea\
love, and purity, deign to intercede for us poor exiles ;
vou who are so h!jh in the favor of God, we do entreat
you to procure for us a little spark of that divine love
which animated your heart, that we too one day may
have the happiness of seeing our God face to face.
Oh! obtjiin for us that virtue for which you were so
eminent, and which in our holy vocation is particularly
required— cKARiTir.
LlTANr OF ST. BERNARD.
757
iftanj of St. JSernart.
Christ, graciously hear u,. Z ""* '""""' "^ ^''
God the Father of heaven, St, Bernard, most be-
GotoZre\ere,„!;P:S"^'^'"^^
God the Holy Ghost, have
mercy, &c.
Holy Trinity, have mercy,
&c.
Holy Mary, Mother of
God,
Queen, conceived with-
out sin,
St. Bernard,
St. Bernard, who, in giv-
ing thyself to God,
drew many souls to
St. Bernard, prodigy of ^
the eleventh age, ^ ^„q
^''eX^r"'"^'"*'^^ ^^- ^"-rd' flower of
me citrgy, ^ religious,
iJetLT' ''"'"' '*' St Bernard, who never
St. Bernard, oracle of the ence of God ^
^^"'*"^' St. Bernard, 'angel of
St. Bernard, most pure
in body and mind,
St. Bernard, perfect
model of poverty and
mortification,
St. Bernard, most ardert
in charity to all, Ji
St. Bernard, who feared ^
God and not earthly "s*
powers, "*
St. Bernard, whose ^
whole exterior breath-
ed holiness,
St. Bernard, whose
very look spoke of
God,
St. Bernard, light of
bishops,
St. Bernard, most hum-
ble,
St. Bernard, burning
64
Claravallis,
St. Bernard, always ab-
sorbed in God,
xMxuiu vt uoa, <iic^
three times.
J
7-8
DEVOTIONS TO ST. Al.OYSIUS.
LET US PRAY.
O great saint! who, from the very dawn of life,
turned all the powers of thy soul, and the nob/e att'ec-
tions of thy pure and loving heart, towards thy Creator ;
angel clothed in mortal tiesh, who appeared in this v&U
ley of tears as a bright lily of purity, to shed around
thee the good odor* of Christ, to show to all the beauty
of virtue,^ and to point out to thousands the way to
heaven— O pray for us, that, truly despi.-ing all tefrene
objects, we may live to God alone. Amen.
Idebolfons to St. ^loosfus.
After the canonization of the angeliail youth Aloysius, which waS
decreed by his Holiness Benedict XII I., with a fmrticular view, ainon?
many other laudable motives, to offer to the imitation and veneration,
especially of yoi-n:^ persons, a youth most c«)nspicu()U9 for his innocence
of life ; the younj?er persons were not the only votaries of a saint, who
seemed to be ai)pointed their peculiar patron. The devotion soon bo-
came general aiid common to all. In order to promote and encourage
the same, Clement XII. extended the plenary indulgence granted by his
predecessor, io any one who on his feast should go to his altar; and to
those also who should pray beibre an altar, where liis feast happened
to be kept.
r ;aven seemed to give its sanction to this zeal of the faithful, by fre-
quent and wonderful favors obtained through his powerful iuterce.ssion,
and the pious custom of assigning six Sundays without intermission, in
iionor of the saint, and in memory of the six years he had lived in (he
Society of Jesus, was introduced and observed. How agreeable this
devotion was, St. Aloysius has shown by many and very signal blesa^
!ug9 bestowed on liis cUents; so that the same Clement XII., as he
spealis himself, to nourish so salutary a practice towards St. Aloysius,
app.oved from heaven by many favors, as well spiritual as temporal,
has granted plenary indulgences on each of the above Sundays to
tiicm, who, by true and sincere repentance, by a worthy corainunioi-,
by n serious application to mental or vocal prayer, and other good
works of piety, performed iti honor of the saint and directed to the
greater glory of God, shall sanctify the said days.
I'ho maimer of performing the devotion of the eix Suidays, preceding
his festival, ia as foiiuwu:
DEVOTIONS TO ST. ALOYSIUS. 769
I . On each of these Sundays let the person who peiforms this devo-
tlon, choo«e St. Aluysit.s ,br his patron, and receive the S^rifro^
peuuHce and the holy Eucharist. oucnuDtnw or
J'f ?" r" "'■ """ ^""*'^^ "'^ »''™ ^^ P^««--nt either at some
o.nfnaemlty or sodality, or at least hear a Mass in honor of the
^rL^li '?' '■^'1'*' T ^""^ °'' ^^"^ ^""^'*y«' ^'^''«'- before some Image
of the Saint, or in the church, six Paters and Aves, with the GlnHa
ratri, the Litany of the Saint. &c. ^ ^°'^
4. Let him perform some work of mercy, spiritual or corporal a<y
cord.ns to his ability, and as his devotion shall sugKest. ^ '
5. Let him spend so.ne time in meditatii.fr, and for the subject of his
h J';V" *""'' "^ '•'" ^"'"'='y^ '«' him take one of the vir ueL
which St Bonaventure finds expressed in the wings of the Ser phim
eeen by the prophet Isaiah. These virtues are: co^.punction o £'^1;
punty of mind, love of God, and love of our neighbor. With these
vu-u,e>. ,« with so many wings, did the angelical youth, AU,y8ir
fly to that height of perfection, so as to resemble, in JmrLner he
very angels themselves. '
THE MVOUT CLIENT'S ADDRESS TO ST. ALOYSIUS.
^"°^jl^''^^^,y«^!>'i' Aloysius, by the particular appoint-
meut Of God s vicar upon earth, patron of those wlio ap-
ply to studies: thou who hant illustrated the Church bv
a holy contempt of an earthly principality, but more bv
the innocence of thy manners, sanctity of thy life, and
glory of thy miracles, allow me, from this day, to choose
and adopt thee, patron and protector of my life and stud-
ies, firmly resolved to follow the example and pattern,
as well of piety as of industry, thou hast put before me.
1^ or the love thou hadst for Christ crucified, and his most
blessed Mother, i^ceive me as thy client and obedient
servant ; aid and assist me in the pursuit of virtue and
learning ; nourish and increase in me a purity of body
anJ mmd ; turn off the snares laid acfainst n»y chastity ;
ward and defend me against the dangers of the world •
inspire ray heart with a true and filial confidence in the
ever-blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of good counsel ;
govern and direct me in mv choice of a state of life, and
let the grace of God be my perpetual defence against aU
\
760
L-IANY OF ST. ALOTSIUS.
mortal sin : that as thou alwa)'^s livedst in a purity and
integrity truly angelical, so assisted by thy patronage,
and aided by the grace of God, I may live chastely and
holily in this world, and deserve to be associated with
thee and joined to the company of the angels in hwavea.
Amen.
Recite six Paters and Aves, with the Gloria Fatri
JlCtan^ of St ^lopsfus ^ifon^afla.
i*
§•
Lord, have mercy.
Lord^ have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christy have mercy.
Lord, have mere v.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heav-
en, t35
God the Son, R'-deemer |
of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Holy Mary,
Holy Virgin of virgins.
Holy Mother of God,
St. Aloysius Gonzaga,
Full of the benedictions
of God,
Filled with the Holy J
Ghost, ^
Most beloved of Christ, g
Delight of the Blessed ^
Virgin,
Most chaste youth,
Angelical youth.
Si
L
Model of humility,
Lover of poverty,
Perfect in obedience,
Admirable in patience,
Despiser of riches.
Enemy of vanities,
Scorner of dignities,
Honor of princes,
Gem of nobility.
Flower of innocence.
Mirror of mortification.
Brilliant ornament of the *Tj
Company of Jesus, J
Most tenderly devout, s»
Most zealous observer ^
of thy rule, ,§
Most desirous of the
salvation of souls.
Particular client of St.
Ignatius,
Most worthy confessor
of Jesus Christ,
Most constant adorer of
the Holy Eucharist,
Most devoted servant of
the Blessed Virgin,
All-powerful in heaven,
Vanquisher « f demons,
Glory of youth,
Patron of young stu-
dents,
]\riri'or ( f virgins
LITANY OF ST. ALOYSIUS.
761
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
^ V. Pray for us, St. Aloy-
SlUS. ''
R. That we may be made
^•ru^^i-''"^ jij^-^7^=^
of the afflicted,
Wost sure resource
the sick.
Burning light of the
Church,
Powerful worker of mir-
acles.
Our aid and our protec-
tor,
Be merciful.
Spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful
ofx
Clirist.
Let us pray.
O most holy Aloysius,
who wast so happy as to
be preserved, even from thy
childhood, pure from all the
contagions of the world,
and didst constantly live for
God alone; obtain for us
by thy prayers, we beseech
thee, that ww may be able
to die continually to this
(rraciously hear US, O Lord, wicked world -ind «o..^«
From the lust of the eyes, God with" do; and hd Z'
From the lus of the flesh. Look in pity on our niile es'
From the pride of life, ^ and by £y protec iorkeeo
cession of St. Aloy- a. the law of the Lord. Ex-
it I • ^. . t* ^^"d over us thy favorinir
«y ..s angelical purity, •" hand, ,md be X bZcf
La^.i'b r r"{ ""1 *'''"^' '"''•''' ""'t by thy hdp we
w.vf^. '•"'** ^f "'"y escape the innumerable
ZZ ' °* "'" ^r'^"" »'' tl'c world, and
fi„„' I r> r , *"'' "'■""l enemies of our
tZbotC.^; ,1, , ?'l™tion. Direct our heart,
LJmb ot God, who takest in the way of all those vir-
away the sins of the tue., of Ihicl. thou hast
r-™' 7 I ^ &*^*^" ^« so many and so
^^^I'lfyJ^^rusOLord. just examples, to the enS
aw. / 4he sins of the steps, we may'' be founS
IX. ' worthy to praise God with
Have mercy on ks, thee on earth, and to cLnt
64*
762
LITANY OF ST. ALPHONSUS.
his mercies through all eter-
nity.
O holy Aloysiua, adorned
with angelic graces, I, thy
most unworthy and devoted
servant, recommend to thee
especially the chastity of my
soul and body. I beseech
thee, by thy angelic purity,
to commend me to the im-
maculate Lamb, Christ Je-
sus, and to his most holy
Mother, Virgin of virgins,
and to preserve me from
every grievous sin. Permit
me not to defile myself with
any stain of impurity ; and
when thou shalt see me in
temptation, or in danger of
SHining, drive far from my
heart all unclean thoughts
and affections, and, awaken^
ing in me the remembrance
of eternity and of Jesus
crucified, engrave deeply in
my heart a holy fear of God,
and inflame my with divhe
love; so that, by imitating
thee on earth, I may merit
to be associated with thee
in the enjoyment of God in
heaven. Amen.
Hftans of &t 01p|)onsus JLfauorf.
Lord, have pity on us.
Christ, have pity on us.
Lord, have pity on us.
Christ, hear us : Christ, gra-
ciously hear us.
God the Father, from heav-
en, have pity on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of
the world,have pity on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have
pity on us.
Holy Trinit^, who art one
only God, have pity on us.
Holy Mary, Virgin Immac-
ulate, pray for us.
Saint Alphonsus, model
of piety from tenderest
youth, pray for ua.
Saint Alphonsus, pre-
served even till death
from mortal sin,
Despiser of the riches and
vanities of the world.
Always subject to the
voice of Divine Provi- .
dence, ■?
Rich in the treasures of"^
Christi.m poverty, 'l"
Model of patience in
pains and afflictions,
Model of meekness and
of resignation in con-
tradictions.
Burning with a holy zeal
for the salvation of
souls.
I
Scoume of heresies,
Defender of the Catholic
Fttith,
Always occupied in evan-
gelizing the poor,
Tender comforter of the
afflicted,
[nstructed in the divine
art of converting sin-
ners,
Enl'ghtened guide in the
path of perfection.
Who became all things
to all men, to gain all
to Jesus Christ,
New ornament of reli-
gion,
Bold champion of eccle- "^
siastical discipline, J
Model of submission and X
devotion to the Sove- ^
reign Pontiff, ^
Who watched unceas-
ingly over the flock
committed to you.
Full of solicitude to pro-
cure the common good
of the Church,
Glory of the Priest-
hood and of the Epis-
copate,
Shining mirror of all
virtutis,
Full of tenderest \ovti for
the Infant Jesus,
inflamed with divine heat
in offering the Holy
Sacrifice,
Fervent worshipper of
LfTANY OF ST. ALPHONS'JS.
763
the
Jesus Christ in
Holy Eucharist,
Pcmetrated with lively
grief at the meditation
of the sufferings of cur
Divine Saviour,
Specially devoted to the
worship of Mary,
Honored by the appari-
tion of the Blessed
Virgin, while preach,
ing in her honor,
Ofangelic life and purity,
True Patriarch in your
paternal solicitude for
the people of God,
Endowed with the gift
of prophecy and mira-.
cles, ^
Apostle by the extent g
and fruit of your la- *
bors,
Martyr through your un-
heard of austerities.
Confessor by your wri-
tings full of the Spirit
of God, ^
Virgin by purity of body
and soul.
Founder of the Order of
the Most Holy Re-
deemer,
Model of Missionaries,
Our tender father and
powerful protector.
Lamb of God, who takest
awav the sins of the
TTUWU
Pardon W5, O Lord,
764
A PRAYER FOR U.JIDANCE.
Lamb of Go 1, who tnkost
away the sins of the
world,
Hear us, O Lord.
Liunb of God, who tukest
awjiy the sina of the
world.
Have pily on us.
Chritit, hear us.
Clirist, graciously hear us.
Pray for us, St. Alphou-
8ua Liguori!
That we may be made
worthy of the promises of
Christ.
PRAYER.
I present myself, O Saint
Alphonsus, before you, who
were so inflamed with love
for your neighbor, and so
l)urnin? with zeal to pro-
eure the grace of conver-
sion for sinners. Humbly
prostrate at your feet, I im-
plore your ert'ectual protec-
tion ; obtain 'for me, I beg
of yon, a true contrition for
my sins, and the entire ref-
ormation of my life. Once
more, make my heart be-
come, and remain forever,
kindled with love for God,
and for the Most Holy Vir-
gin Mary, for whom you had
80 tender a devotion. Obtain
me the grace to walk in the
ways of holiness and justice,
that I may one day merit to
enjoy my God with you eter-
nally in heaven. Amen.
^ Uvaser for CBufDance fnto JSTrutf).*
God of all goodness, alminrhty and eternal. Father of
mercies, and Saviour of mankind ; I implore thee, by tiiy
sovereign goodness, to enlighten my mind and to touch
my hea"t, that, by means of true faith, hope, and charity,
I may live and die in the true religion of Jesus Christ.
I confidently believe that, as there is but one God, there
can b» but one faith, one religion, one only path to sal-
vation, and that every other path opposed thereto can
lead but to perdition. This path, O my God, I anxiously
seek after, that I may follow it, and be saved. There-
fore, 1 protest before thy Divine Majesty, and I swear by
• Compo8e<l by F. Thayer, a minister of the Vnglican Church, when
he was yy? m (\o'iM aHd uTM-t^rtsiiiiiy, and iu the use of whicb he ob-
taiiiud fur biintielf the Kitt of ^'^^^^
FORM OF RECONCILING A CONVERT. 765
all thy Divine attributes, that rwili fnllnw ♦»,« v -
I am truly penitent, sedng they offandTr H ' ?"■ *'""''
good, 80 Lly, and 'bo worthy o^ftvf. "b^rtl at" TT
sii ;::^.IhX\"o t;;rbo\i?"? ^-'^^
it« of that precious bTood wh^lwr-W " "'?■■■
■♦♦>-
®l)c iTorm of Reconciling a aTonum, anb of
absolning l)im from ejecommunication.
The priest sitting before the middle of the altar with A/*
57/m ^n^^/m^r before the middle of the altar he sav, alt^
nut^y^^ ^th the assistants, tlte Veni Creator 'S^^^^^^
V. Emitte Spiritum tu-
ttm, et creabuntur.
R. Et renovabia faciem
terras.
Oremua.
Deus, qui corda fidelium
Sancti Spiritus illustratione
docuisti, da nobis in eodem
fepiritu recta sapere, et de
ejus semper consolatione
gjmdere. Per Christum
iJommum no8tn7»u.
y. Send forth thy Spirit,
and they shall be created.
R. And thou shalt renew
the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, who hast taught
the hearts of the faithful by
the light of thy Holy Spirit,
grant us, by the same Spir-
it, to have a right judgment
m all things, and evermore
to rpioiVa in \\\a «/AiTr,,>l..*:„_
Through Christ our Lord.
7rtrt
lv*>.M '»•' RKCONCir.INO K nONVKflT.
7'A«f», ,iiUinii </ »«•»«. with hh hmd lumrrrU, A««u^i, altn
imU'h/ with tftfi itHHiatanta,
]*na1iii 1. Mimrfru
MlH«r(^ru fuoi, DtMij*: ho
I II
u< •' inorcy upon ine,
luiii miigiimm miscrii'or- O iUni-. cuuriiiiig to tliy
(MIIU
dhiii tuiiiii
jjr'Mil iM«Mry.
Kt. HiH'undmn miilfltudU U Ami lu-cordlnif to tlie
luMii mlsrmlioiimu luinmi: inullllUilo of tliy ttiidtT
dolo iiiitiultJttciii mojim. ' nuMvlca : bl(>t out my i»il-
|uity.
AiupliuH luvH ixw nl» 'ml- a VViikIi mo yot moro
(juit;Ho hum: ol ii pciviito iVom my ini«|uily : iiiid
!iuM» miiiKiu mo. oloiiiiMo mo IVom my h'hi.
QiK.iimm iuinnllnlom 4 Tor I aoknowlod;;*^ mv
mo.im ogo ooj^no
A'.o I ot ininuity : nml my hIm in u
pi'OO.t
tuiu mourn contra mo Nvayw boforo mo.
0!*t Mumper.
'Pil»i soli pocouvi, ot mu- 5 A^'niuHt tlioo only liavo
lumi'oram to looi: ul justi- I Mimiod, iiiul doiio onII in
lioorls in sonnonihuM tnis, Uiyhijrjit: tlnit tliou inay-
ot vinoius cum judiciiriH. ost ho jusliliod in lliy
' . words, juid mnyost nvcr-
como vvlion thou art j^id;j[t'(l.
V.i'K'W culm in initjuitali- Tor hohold, I umh
hus conooptUH sum : ot
m
coiicoivod in inifiiiilics
pircatis c.oncopit mo mutor and in sins did my mother
moa.
concoivo mo.
Kooo JMiim voritatom di- 7 Kor l)ohold, thou hast
loxisti: iiicorta et occulta lovod truth: tho uncoilaia
aapiontiio tmu inanifoatuHti and iruidon thinj,'s of thy
mihi.
wisdom thou hast iii.
manifosi unto me.
Aspcrgoa mo hysaopo, oi 8 Thou shall Hpri '.i
miindiib(Jr : hivabis me, et me with hy«Hop, and I sliiill
Buppr nivem doalbabor. bo cloansod : thou sliait
wash mo, and 1 «hall he
mado whiter than snow.
AuUitui SiO* kriis ,^au- 9 Thou hhult nuikc me
rOKM0FH„:,,,N,.UN0AC;ONvrEKT.
rtliitii i!l, lii.|j||„iii: (,t „xi,U
Uiliuiit, OMHu luimillata.
7«7
»<'«y'llMiiiolH: *^l omri(!H In-
'|IM!at«'M IIKMIN (h'li,.
^'«»i' riiiiiKitiiii i-nm in nu,,
n«'iH: vi M|.iiihim nv.ium
i"i><»va ill viiiCfnljuM uh-iH.
No projMas i„„ ^ j;.,,.;,.
<"•: '•♦ Nl'iiihini Nniiciiiin
liiiiip m; aiircniM u iiio.
»^'<M«' iiiilii lirlKJ.im mju
".'•■"'."^ Jui: el, Hpiiiiii |,n„.
';ij».ili coiidnim mo.
l>«»«'dH>:ai(juoH vjjiHtiiaH:
ol iiii|)ii ad to i-onvoilnilur.
I'ilK'ivi in« do Naiifrnl,,;.
iHis, DoiiH, Dons Hnllllis
ni(w: ot oxiiltabit, lingua
mmjuMtiiiaiii tiiniii.
, Domino, labia nioa npc
ru'H : ot OH mourn amiuniia-
l>it laudom tiiam.
Qnoniam si volnisseH aa-
[■n!i('-iinii, dodlHsom ufi(|uo:
liolocruHfia Hon delectabe-
riH.
S.icrifieium Deo spirit us
contiibulatus : cor coiitri-
tum et liumiMatum, Deus,
— X- — •'-'•
'»•''•• Of joy and KladnoHH-
"'"' /'*' '^••""M tliui u „,
liiimblo<l Hball rojoioo.
K' 'i'lirn away fb'y U:o
'';'"" "'/ Minn; and blot out
'I'l iiiy iiiKjui.ioH.
1 1 ('ic.iio ill mo a oloar
'; ''^"t H|.irit wi.hin my
bowels. "^
'^ f'»Ht nm iiol, awav
''''"" <J'y IHCsoiioo; ,ui(l
V'^'' ""t tliy Holy HpiHt
inuii inc. '
I.'l '{<'Htoro until ino tlio
J"y of lliy salvation : and
Htron^rthoii nie with a pur-
iwl Hjdiii,. *
I'M vvilllo;u'litlio unjust
I'y w.'iys: and tin. wirkod
Mliiillbooonvortoduntotboo.
\r) Dolivor mo iVom
iHood-^niliineMs, () (;,„)^
tbon (iod of my s-dvation-
and my tongue almll oxloj
ll»y JUMtice.
i'» 'I'liou slialt opon mv
''PS O J.ord: and my
iiioutli hliall declare tby
j)iaise.
. 17 For if thou liadst do
Kuvd Kacrifico, J would
J<nrol3»»bavo given it ; wi:b
buint-olleriiigs tbou wilt
not bi; deligbted.
IH The sacrilice of God
iH aim fflicted spirit: a con-
trite and humble heart, O
Cod, thoi wiit not despise.
768
FORM )F REC JNCILING A COMVERT.
Benigne fac, ])omine, in 19 Deal favorably,
bona voluntate tua Sion : Lord, in thy good will with
ut a)dificentur muri Jerusa- Sion : that the walls of Je-
lem. rusalem may be built up.
Tunc acceptabia sacrifi- 20 Then shalt thou ac-
cium juatitiiB, oblationes, et cept the sacrifice of justice,
holocnusta: tunc iniponent obhitions, and whole burnt-
super altare tuum vitulos. offerings : then shall they
lay calves upon thine altars.
Gloria, &c. Glory, &-c.
Then he rises, and uncovering his head, says,
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Pater noster (secrelo).
Et no nos inducas in ten-
tationem.
R. Sed libera nos a ma-
lo.
V. Salvura fac servum
tuum (vel ancillam tuam).
R. Deus meus, speran-
tem in te.
V. Nihil prftwciat inimi-
cus in eo (vel in ea).
R. Et filius iniquitatis
non apponat nocere ei.
V. Eato ei, Domine, tur-
ns fortitudinis.
R. A facie inimici.
V. Domine, exaij^ii ora-
tionem raeam.
R. Et clamoi meus ad te
veniat.
V. DominuB voMscum.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father (secretly).
And lead ua not into
temptation.
R. But deliver us from
evil.
V. O Lord, save thy ser-
vant (or thine handmaid).
R. Who hopeth in thee,
O my God.
V. Let not the enemy
prevail against him.
R. Nor the son of ini
quity approach to hurt him.
V. Be unto him, O Lord,
a tower of strength.
R. From the face of the
enemy.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry como
unto thee.
V. The Lord be with
you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit
FORM OF HfiCONCILING A CONVERT.
769
Oremus.
Deus, cui proprium eat
misereri semper et parcere,
suscipe deprecutioneni nos-,
tram, ut hunc famulum tu-
um, quem exeommunica-
tioiiis sententia constriiigit,
raiseratio tua3 pietittia
clciiienter absolvat. Per
Christum Dominum nos-
trum.
Let. II
q T»i»oM
O Ldrd, whose property
IS always to have mercy
and to spare, receive our
supplication, that this thy
servant, whom the sentence
of excommunicaiion doth
bind, tiie compassion of thy
goodness may mercifully
absolve. Through Christ
our Lord.
After thin the convert prono7tnces his profession of faith in
this form*
I, N. N., with a firm faith believe and profess all and
every one of those things which are contained in that
creed which the holy Romam Church maketh use of
lo wit: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and in-
visible: and m one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten
bon of God, born of the P^ather before all ages; God of
God; Light of light; true God of the true God; beo-ot-
ten, not made, consubstantial with the Father, by whom
al things were made. Who for us men, and for our
salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate bv
the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
He was crucihed also for us under Pontius Pilate, suf-
fered, and was buried. And the third day he rose again
according to the Scriptures : he ascended into heaven,
sitteth at the right hand of the Father, and shall come
again with glory to judge the living and the dead ; of
whose kingdom there shall be no end. I believe in the
Holy Ghost, the Lord and the lif«-giver, who proceedeth
irom the Father and the Son: who, together wilh the
leather and the Son, is adored and glorified ; who spake
• This is commonly called the Creod of Pope Pius IV
w 2 65
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FORM or REC0:;CILIN& A CON VERT.
by tho prophets. And in one holy, Catholic, mid Ajwa.
tolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission
of sins ; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and
the life of the world to come. Amen.
I most steadfastly admit and embrace the apostolical
and ecclesiastical Traditions, and all other observances
and constitutions of the same Church.
I also admit the holy Scriptures, according to that
sense vhich our holy mother the Church hath held and
doth hold, to whom it belongeth to judge of the true
sense and interpretation of the Scriptures : neither will
[ ever take and interpret them otherwise than according
to the unanimous consent of the P^ithers.
I also profess that there are truly and properly Seven
Sacraments of the new law, instituted by Jesus Christ
our Lord, and necessary for the salvation of mankind,
though not all for every one : to wit. Baptism, Contir-
mtition, the Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction, Oi-der,
and iMatrimony : and that they confer grace : and that
of these. Baptism, Confirmation, and Order cannot bo
repe^ited without sacrilege. I also receive and admit the
received and approved ceremonies of the Catholic
Church, used in th*» solemn administration of the afore-
said sacraments.
I embrace and receive all and every one of the things
which have been detined and declared in the holy Council
of Trent concerning original sin and justification.
I i)rofess, likewise, that in the Mass there is offered
to God a true, proper, and propitiatory sacrifice for the
living and the dead. And that in the most holy sacnv
merit of the Eucharist there is truly, really, and substan-
tially the Body and Blood, together with the soul and
divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ ; and that there is
made a conversion of the whole substance of the brt-ad
into the Body, and of the whole substance of the wine
into the Blood; which conversion the Catholic Church
calleth Transubstantiation. I also coni'ess that under
either kind alone Christ is received whole and entire,
and z. true sacrament.
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FCiRM OF REJi.KCILlNG A CONVERT. 771
J constantly 1, >Id that there is a Purgatory, and that
tile Mmt""''' ^''"^"'^ ''' ^'^'P^^ ^'y'^' s^uffrages of
Likevvise, that the Saints reigning together with Christ
are to be honored and invoc^ttedt and thttThey o[4r
prayers to God for us, and that their relics a'-e o i had
111 veneration. ""
Molir'of 7" '^1 ^'«^''\*^V^« l^'-^g^'s of Christ, of the
Mothei of God ever Virgin, and also of other Saints,
ought to be had and retained, and that due honor nd
veneration are to be given tlieni.
I also affirin that the power of Indulgences was left by
Christ in the Church, and that the use of them is most
^vhoiesome to Christian people
I acknowledge the Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, Ro-
man Church for the mother and mistress of all Churches-
and I promise true obedience to the Bishop of Rome!
successor of St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, and Vic";
ot Jesus Christ.
I likewise undoubtingly receive and profess all other
things delivered, defined, and declared by the sncred
canons and Genenil Councils, and particularly by tho
holy Council of Trent. And I condemn, rejectf and
anathematize all things contrary thereto, and all heresies
which the Church hath condemned, rejected, and anathe-
matized.
I, N N., do at this present freely profess and sincerely
hold this true Catholic faith, out of which no one cm be
saved : and I promise most constantly to retain and con-
tess the same entire and inviolate, by God's assistance,
10 the end of my life.
Thev after the recitation of the Confiteor, the priest nives
the usual Absolution, as af p.21\, and proceeds thus:
Dominus noster Jesus May our Lord Jesua
Lhristus te absolvat, et ego Christ absolve thee, and I
auctoritate ipsius absolvo te by his authority, absolve
a vinculo excommunieatio- thee from the chain of ex-
ms in quam incurrisli prop- communication, which thoii
J
772
FORM OF KECONCILING A CONVERT.
ler Ctale factum, vcl Ciiu- hast incurred for (soch and
sjun) et restituo tc conimu- such an actun, or cause),
nioiii ot uniiati fKlolinm, et and restore thee to the corn-
sanctLs sacruniiMuis eccle- inunion and unity of the
Biic, in nomine I'atris ►!••, et faithful, and to tlie holy
Filii, et SpiriLua Sancti. sacraments of the ChurcJn
Amen. in the ntnne of the Fathor^J<,
and of the Son, &o.
21ien is mid the Te Deum, p. 861.
Which being ended, the priest, standing up, says .
V. Benedictus es, Domi- V. Blessed art thou, O
ne, in firmanicnto coeli.
R. Et laudabilis et glori-
osus in sa3cula.
Y. Domhius vobiscum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Oremus.
Omnipotens sempiterne
Lord, in the firmament of
heaven.
R. And worthy to bo
praised and glorious for-
ever.
V. The Lord be with
you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
„ ^ ^.^ Almighty and everlasting
Deus, qiii dedisti famulis God, who hast given to thy
tuis in confessione vera3 fi- servants, in the confession
dei, a3ternae Trinitatis glo- of a true faith, to acknowl-
riain agnoscere, et in poten- edge the glory of the eter-
tia niiijestatis adorare unita- nal Trinity, and in the pow-
tcm : quaBsumus, ut ejus- er of majesty to adore the
dem fidei firmitate ab omni- unity ; grant, we beseech
bus semper muniamur ad- thee, that, by steadfastness
versis. Per Christum Do- in this faith, we may ever
be defended from all adver-
sities. Through, &c.
V. The Lord be with
niinuni nostrum.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
V. Benedicamus Domino.
you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us bless the Lord
INSTRUCTIONS AND DE\ DTIONS, ETC. 773
R. Deo ffivitiaa.
R. Thanks be to God.
I enedictio Dei ommpo- The blessinjr of God Al-
IcMtiH, PuU-iH ►>, et iMli, et mi^rhty, of tht Father .^,
bpiiitiH bancti, descendut and of the Son, and of tiTe
super V08, et inaneut sem- Holy Ghost, descend upon
P^o - y«"» and abide forever.
R. Amen. k. ^men.
Instructions a\xb lH^ootions for tl)e Sick.
Ir you aro attacked by any serious illness, let your flret care be to send
for yo.ir Hpnitual physician, and settle the sUite of your 8oul Tliis is
much better done in the beginning of sickness than afterwards, when
the strength of fever, or the nature of the lernedies, may reiid-r a
person absolutely until for so great a work. Sickness is often sent /or
a pun.shn.ent of sin, and therefore a sincere repentana. and confession
ot sw. are oll(jn a more effectual nieany of recovery than any other
2 It you have not already made yonr Will, as in prudenc^ you ought,
let this also be dcme in the beginning of your sickness; that so, having
settled your temporal aflairs, you may apply your soul without disturb-
ance to the spiritual.
3. Engage your best friends to give you timely notice if your illness
be dangerous; and not to flatter you with hopes of life, when there are
httle or no grounds for hope. Make the best you can of that time
which, perhaps, is to be your last. Admit but of few visits, nor ..f any
liscourse but such as may be for your soul's profit.
4. Take proper care for the discharge of your debts, and all other
Obligations incumbent upon you; and this as much as may bo in the
begmniiig also of your sickness. Forgive all those who have in any
waj injured you, and ask pardon of those whom you have injured.
5. Receive your sickness from the hand of God, with a perfect resig-
nation to his holy will, as a just punishment of your otTences ; frequently
offer yourself up to him, and beg that he will give you patience, and
sanctify youi- sufferings, and that he will accept of all your pains and
une:is!!K;§3, in union with the sufferings of your Saviour Jesus CImst,
lu deduction of the punishment due to your sins.
Go*
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
6. Often procure some friends to read to you such prayers ns are
moat H(ri!(tiii|i? and proper for your present condition, especiiilly the
PeniUintiul Psalms, the Litanies, Acts of the 1 ova of God, of Patience
and Resignation, &c.
7. Have the Crucifix, or a picture of Christ crucified, 'always before
your eyos: think often upon his passion, hide yourself in spirit in hia
W(»un(is, and embrace his feet witli all the affecti<tii of your i*oul.
8. Aim, as much as you can, at a penitential spirit during your s.ck'
ness ; often cry to God for mei-cy, and make frequent acts of conf'tion
for your sins. St. Augustine used to say, that no Christian, however
InucM'.era his life might have been, ought to venture to die in any othei
state than that of a penitent.
A Prayer proper to be daily repeated in time of Sickness.
O Lord Jesus Christ, behold I receive this sickness,
with which thou art pleased to visit me, as coming- from
thy fatherly hand. It is thy will it should be thus with
me, and therefore I submit : thy will be done on earth,
as it is in heaven. May this sickness be to the honor
of thy holy name, and for the good of my soul. For
this end, I here offer myself with an entire submission
to all thine appointments, to suffer whatever thou pleas-
est, as long as thou pleasest, and in what manner thou
pleasest ; for I am thy creature, O Lord, who have most
ungratefully offended thee ; and since my sins have a
long time cried aloud to heaven for justice, why should
I now complain if I feel thy hand upon me?
But rebuke me not, O Lord, in thy fury, nor chastise
me in thy wrath ; but have regard to ray weakness.
Thou knowest how frail I am ; that I am nothing but
dust and ashes. Deal not with me, therefore, according
to my sins, neither punish me according to mine iniqui-
ties; but, according to the multitude of thy most tender
mercies, have compassion on me. Oh! let thy justice
be tempered with mercy, and let thy heavenly grace
come to my assistance, to support me under this my ill-
ness. Confirm my soul with strength from abo"e, that
I may bear, with a true Christian patience, all the un-
easiness, pains, disquiets, and difficulties of niy sickness
FOR THE SICK.
775
and that I may cheerfullv accent thpm oa 4i, • i
.net of my ofencc. /re:::r?c^lcX,md|'/™,f, ",•''''•
and be t lou niv defence ■irr.n,.«f ii li ^^'"ptiitionH,
thee above all things,' nnd/.h"„,"g. hf Crt's^f'^h:
denth and passion, be admitted intn fhl ^ I '">^
blessed, vvh'ere I may praf^XrW^^^^^ '''
Short Acts of the most necesmry Virtue, proper to be
inculcated in the time of Sicknest.
Lord, I accept this sickness from ih^r j,„ a j
be done on eartii as it is in heaven. ' ^ "^^^
l^ord, I submit to all the pains and uneasiness nf fhi«
Kedeemor, and sanctified by hm passion ^ "^
. I adore thee, O my God and my All as mv Hr.t I
pnn.ng and last end'; and I desire\o pay tl7e ?he best
776
INSTKUCTIONS AND DEVOTION*
me with liis precious blood. Oh, let not that blood be
shed for iiie in viiiii !
Lord, I believe all those heavenly truths which thou
hast revealed, and which thy iioly Catholic Church be-
lieves and teaches. Thou art the sovereign Truth, wlio
canst neither deceive nor be deceived ; and thou hast
promised the Spirit of Truth, to guide tliy Church into
all truth. '* I believe in God the Father Ahnighty," &c.
In this faith I resolve, through thy grace, both tolive
and die. O Lord, strengthen and increase this my faith.
O my God, all my hopes are in thee; and through
Jesus Christ, my Redeemer, and throuj'h his passion and
death, I hope for mercy, grace, and salvation from thee.
In thee, O Lord, have 1 put my trust; oh, let me never
be confounded!
sweet Jesus, receive me into thine arms, in this day
of my distress; hide me in thy wounds, bathe my soul
in thy precious blood.
1 love thee, O ray God, with my whole heart and soul,
above all things; at least, I desire so to love thee. Oh,
come now and take full possession of my whole soul,
and teach me to love thee forever!
I desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ.
Oh, when will thy kingdom come ! O Lord, when
wilt thou perfectly reign in all hearts! When shall sin
be no more!
I desire to embrace every neighbor with perfect char-
ity for the love of thee. I forgive, from my heart, all
who have in any way offended or injured me, and ask
pardon of all whom I have in any way oftended.
Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy great
mercy; and according to the multitude of thy tender
mercies, blot out mine iniquity.
Oh, who wid give water to my head, and a fountain
of tears to mine eyes, that night and day I may weep
for all my sins!
Oh, that I had never offended so good a God ! Oh,
that I had never sinned! Happy those souls that have
always preserved their baptismal innocence !
FOR THE SICK.
Ol-ord.Ico^n^tXyiirit''"''''^"'' '"'» "'^ "audi
enon.y of n.y soul to live rnv L^. '' """ """■'"'
now or at ,„y laat hour Ol, hf, f, ?', "'" ■"»' "'"''"
n.e from all [ho pot"' of^'dllrk-le's! "°'^ ""''''' '""""'
Ilo y Mary, pi„y for me.
tl.!'tfi^rLtt[he"lrr;'a*:a"r''-"^ ""''"^- f°
hour of death ^' "" """'"'= '"o "' 'I'o
n." idt^Se"^ """' ""•' "^' '"^ S-aian. stand by
me?a poo: "^Z:^. ^"^"'^ """ «-"^ "^ God. pray fo,
Ads of tJu Love of God.
alw^yf fov^dlC^ "'""^"" ^^^'' "-^^ ^hat I had
^^2. My God, I detest the time in which I loved the6
3. How have I lived so long without thy holy love ^
4. And thou my God, how hast thou borne with me '
0. I thank thee, O my God, for so much patSe *
6. Now I desn-e to love thee forever. ^''"''"^*'-
* 8 IZ^'r A 'f'^' ^'^ ^'''''" "^^^^ t« lo^-e thee.
I Bh jLt'ete Zf "'^ "''''' '"^"^ P--^ ^^^^'
thc^e. ^^^'' ^'''''^ ^ ^'^ ^^' '^'' ^^' *^"* I °^^y ^l^^^ys love
10. With thy love T shall be happy,
'jiory be to the Father, &c.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
1
1. My God, I desire to see thee loved >^ all men.
2. I should consider it a happiness to give my blood,
in order that all men may love thee.
3. Blind are they who love thee not.
4. Enlighten them, O my God !
6. Not to love thee, O Sovereign Good, is the onl)
evil to be feared.
6. Never will I be of the number of those blind souls
who love thee not.
7. Thou, my God, art my joy and all my good.
8. I desire to be wholly thine forever.
9. Who shall ever be able to separate me from thy love?
10. Come, all created beings; come, all of you, and
love my God.
Glory be to the Father, &c.
1. My God, would that I had a thousand hearts to
love thee.
2. Would that I had the hearts of all men to love thee !
3. How I should rejoice were there many workb, who
might all love thee !
4. I should be happy if 1 could love thee witli the
heart of all possible creatures.
5. Thou, indeed, dost merit it, O my God !
6. My heart is too poor and loo cold to love thee !
7. O woeful insensibility of man, in regard of this
Sovereign Good!
8. Oh, the blindness of worldlings, who know not
true love !
9. O* blessed inhabitants of heaven, who know it and
love it!
10. O happy necessity, to love God!
Glory be to the Father, &.c. ^
1. O my God, when shall 1 burn with love for thee!
2. O how happy would be my lot!
3. But since I know not how to love thee, I can re-
joice at this, that so many others love thee with all their
hearts.
l^OF. THE SICK.
779
Jt/lZZel;|;;:4";«-'-'y. '""' "•« -gel, and
wi.o have been met hfcS 'vhl.Tn,"' "" ,"'"»«' """"»
7. Would lh.it I h-.ri ,1 ,p "*" '"'■ ""•■e!
St AWy M,„d,.len,'t O. ^i?,,: S t "^ '" '","' "'
8. Or such us th-i^ nf <* a • ' ^ ^'''^'««
Fn,nc.i, XavierrSt'phl^'-Ktr'S ^l,''""'''""' «'•
Ziiga. ^ ^^^''' '^t. Aloysiua Gon-
holy Z::>^:T^:,zCut ^r «- v •>.«
and the beloved disciple ^ ^ '' '"''''•• S'- l'"«il,
S..'jos?;i;yoved%h:e.'"' *'"' "'"^'' "-^-t patria,.h
Glory be to the Father, &c.
2. As she bvcd thee -i-ii-.i, . i i .
thy divine SonTn her vhSh, a '^ ""?" ''"' '^""'"ived
^a^e::K5i---^^^^
Word, ie M^'nXrd'S '" '"'" '"^ - '"« D-me
6. As he loved thee at his birth.
7. As he loved thee expiring on the cross
where lie tshR ''"" """"""""^ ''" the' tabernacles
9. As he loves, and shall love thee forever
>ove theeW' tll'rs^'kl:roras'''^'.ralf ' ' """J
«•' mach as thou wishest me I'nip"" '' "" ' "=""- «"d
'"ory be to the Father, &c.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
Then Bfij the following prnyor:
O God, who hast prepared inviHible rewards for thoso
who love thee, pour forth some of thv love into our
hearts, to the end that, lovinjjr thee in all and above all,
we may obtain the aceompliHliment of thy promises,
which surpass all desire; through our l.ord Jesus
Christ, &c.*
In Suffering.
O Lord Jesus Christ, accept my fiuflferincfa, which 1
desire to unite with thine ; sanctify this affliction, so that
every p^iin I feel may purify my soul, and bring it nenrer
unto thee. O Lord Jesus Christ, I beseech thee ,o ;;ive
me such love for tiiee, that I may love the very sutferings
that will take me sooner to thee. Only stand thou by
me witii thy supporting grace, and then order f(.T mo
what thou pleasest. Come now to my help, and so purify
my soul, tliat it may not require the cleansing tire of
purgatory, but lly to the embraces of thy love forever.
Amen.
A Protestation concerning Death.
O ray God, prostrate in thy presence, I worship Ihee;
and I desire to make this declaration as if I were on tho
point to die, and about to pass from this life to that
which shall never end.
O Lord, because thou art the Truth, and canst not he,
but hast revealed it to the Church, I believe the mysttry
of the most holy Trinity— Father, Son, and Holy Gho^>
—three Persons, but only one God, who, judging all men
according to their works, awardeth heaven to the right-
• Pius Vri.. by a rescript, Aug. 11, 1818, granted an indulneiice of
thr(!0 hundred days to all tho taithtul who should recite, with ii con-
trite lieart, a succession of nets of Uie love of God, arranged ui lorin ot
n crown, with five "«l(»ria Patris," as contained in the RaccuUn. By
■ayinsi them ten times a month for a whole year, a person mny train a
i . I •-, - . -i l.^ r^.^.r fil>4^<>a'. ■ /«r..>f/.a>ai/kn /.tf hill iniHUOU.
pk'Hury inauigciici; uii anj unj ne m.tj tnin.rr^- , t-^„,,....^.„(,.,
and prayers according to the Pope's inteulions being supposed
FOR THE SICK.
781
Sr'tlI'o''s„',ro?GTb' ''«"°'° "■»'"'• ««""<»
believeth and teachcth 1 i r '"''j' '^'""'"<= Church
Almighty," &c"^"'- ' '"'''«''<' '" God the Father
ai^ ^i zi:! ^:::Ler'"' h""f , - "
I desh'e to live and to di7 ""' ''"'»' '"'"'
through the merL ^f LT„" a Me^^..^^''^ ""'
sins, perseverance in thv mico nHnf ^L-''"" "^ "'y
life, the glory of heav^n^ ' And Jh'^^ 5 <h» wretehed
wh^i:^hi»iri£ ,'r'e^™'p/%«;-t ?
die in an act of love that «n r ^.. '">^^^'*- ,^ desire to
have hithe^fo del ite'^' .L'if^:^^ gtd e'riSg il!!^'/
iTifThrs h'; " '^"t "'^^"°'<' !■-", a",:^iTwi^i
h Uinrf forever thl'^ nie, bewailing and lamenting, and
whieh'^hTiLtol'p:^ rSt^^'ti :t n-rfte'tL^r:;?
^K::ir^trZt»„;;nri..-;di^f^
UcraciTied Saviour, who, to obtain a good death for
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
me, didst suffer a most painful death, remember me at
mv hist hour; reiiieinber that I am one of thy sheep,
which thou huHt purehsised with thine own blood. ()
Shepherd of my soul, who alone eanst guide and com.
fort me at that hour, wluiii I walk tiirough the dark val-
ley of the shadow of death — when no one of this earth
shall stand by me — when no friend shall be able to prolit
me — be with me then; suH'er me not to lose thee for-
ever — cast me not olf from thee. O beloved Jesus
since I embrace thee now, receive me t!ien — hide my
siiis in thy holy wounds — u.ish me in thine immaculate
blood. At my last breath, I give thee my heart, my
soul, and my spirit.
() happy sutfering, to suffer for thee ! O happy death,
to die in thee !
If thou, O Lord, wilt receive my soul, O death, where
is thy sting! O grave, where is thy victory !
It iniiy be proper also, in time of sickneia, to reiui to the sick person
leisurely, mid m he is iit)le to benr it, the Passion of Christ, or some
metlilulions on liis Passion ; the JMiarrerr, and other I'enilential Psalms;
devout acts of contrition, &.c. ; but not too much at once, for that inigiil
fatigue l.ini, and do iiiin harm.
®t)c Jftolg rratfcum.
•
Thk Viiiticum Is the holy Eucharist administered with the Intention
of preparira? the sick for death. 'I his blessed Sacrament is ind«ed the
bread of life, of which every trood Christian freciuently partakes during
health; but when the soul is about to pass from the bt)dy, there arises
a new and peculiar ol)li>,'ation of receiving it. This oblijcation is foundeJ
on the abundant gractis wliich this holy i^acrament, above all the rei»i,
Is capable of imparting, and which are at that time so necessary. It is
the safeguard that must preserve the soul on its journey to heaven, it is
the pledge of immortal glory. He that eateth this bread shall lice for-
evrr. (St. John vl.) And so urgent is the obligation of receiving it at
the approach of death, that the Church dispenses with her rule in be-
half of those v/ho are dangerously sick, and allows them to comnuini-
cate after having broken their fast. The sick person will therefore use
his best endeavor to make u worthy preparation for this Messed Sacra-
inSuk
FOR THE SICK.
783
A Short E^erdse in preparation for Death, v,hich may o.
UHcd every day ^
'^■^Mt:'^:"^^^^ -^y; not
entirely to th,.„, to rete «" ,1,..,L^, a' ? '''""«" '"}'»«^l<^
least, b/a "pht'ltunn? ,,::'" ^r^ltt 7 m"'* "'
worlhiiy receive lliee before ml (le'U^,'*ML- '', ' "-'^
«nl'tl,„ St- Micliaei, prince of tlie lieavenlv host
eneiw 7d wli! ''""°"''"' ?" '"" temptationB of tlie
enemy, and wliatsoever may m any way displease tlien
Lt ! i"" ""f P' .''^.«>>: *""e appoinLenCtitl^T:
7«4
INMTIIUdTlONN AND JilCVOTIONN
10. () JoHUH, my dlvliio Hnviour, l)o IIhmi h Joniin to
lilts jiikI HMVo iiir. () my (Jod, liltllii)^ iiivhoII' vvilJi iiii
liumlilu t'oiilldtMU'o ill (liy dmr woiiikIh, 1 ^ivo up my
Ndtii Into Miy (liviiio linmh. ( )|i, iiu'clvo It liilu lliu boMoiii
of thy moiry. Aiin'ii.
Cri)f ^rtift of ntimfnfwtcvfiia Woly OTommuiifoii to n
Thti PricMf, OH mtfriua tlit\ nivi man'H room with th<i moH
holif i^iU'i'diHfiif, tiiti/H :
Vn-: huin ilonuii. I'«iiiim( Ixi to tliJH Ikuimo.
It. Kt oiimiluiM Imbitimti- It. And to nil who dwoll
biiH in itii. thitntiii.
Tfiiii pfiu'in;/ tfif^ holji Siwrunirnf, wifh tht> corfioraf, on. ,i
t,iMr, when f/i,- eandhH httiw fmn Uiihtrd, Im adiurn upon
hh k'Ht'fn, itll pirsiutf dohiif flf,t'wist^ ; after wfiich hv laki'n
hohj imttr, ami upriid'/ni t/tc nii-{'. man. and the bed on
which he iirn, miiimj th<^ AHjxir^cM, an at p. 2i\(\.
After which 19 said thti Oonlitoor, ati at p. 'Ill,
Thai atjain adoriihi on A/.y knctn, he taken the Hacrament tn
his hands, and cfcratin</ it, ha shows it to the swk man, sai/-
iiii/: K«v»» Akmuh Doi (Hiiliold tho humb of(3od, ,t,-.),,„;(i
repcatinff thn^ times, ia the asnal waif : Domino, non Miitn
digniw (Loiil, I mn not worthy, Ac.) '
Then comvinnieatintf the sick man, he says:
A(vi|)o, fmtor (»w/ Horor,) llueoivo, brothiir (or HistorX
vljitii'um CoriMuis Domini tho viiitioum of om- Lord ,lo-
n(wtri ,l(««ii Chrirtti, qui to hum OhriMt, thiit ho miiy pro
cu.-«t»>diai ub ho«tu lujiliirno, Borvu thuo from tho miili},'-
et |uirdui'!it in vitiini mtor- naut oiuimy, and \m\\\r tlmo
num. Anmn. to lifo ovorhwtin^'. Amen.
But if Communion is not given in the way of Viaticum. h«
pronounces the usual words, Corpus Domini nostri (May
the body of our liord, Ac.)
POIl THK mCK.
786
V. Doiiiiiiuht voljiMj'iiiii.
\l Mt (Willi Hpliitii f,„„,
Oi-ntniiM,
Ddinimt Miiiicfn, Pu|,„. oin-
^««fc iiH pr/iy,
....«in,.i .u.r..i.,..,tu;;;(C : r:;';r' 'm ^ ':i""^ 'r^'
l>"miiti no«tii .InHi, (.'),, ... /'''^ """' ^''''''
H"i".'n proHit ..,'„; '"""••^••'"•-iv.wl.rnuyhHto
H.MMpil,,.fi,u,n : n ,i : ";" ;/;' 7 *""•"»' ••••"H-.ly. I.AI.
</.. .«i ,«,.„ „.M /„:. ,,anJ, in IkTZlltJ ■' *'"""
A Form of ri,m,k>,ji„iH,, afln Cmmuuion.
(iliiry and lliiuiknifivinir l>u In tlw.o n i i i.
^ovv liie Hccnus uneuHy to me ; I desire to be dissolved
786
INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
and be with Christ ; for Christ is my life, and to die will
be my gain.
Now I will fear no evils, though I walk in the shadow
of death, because thou art with me, O Lord. As tiie
hart panteth after the fountains of water, so doth my
soul tiiirst after thee, O God. My soul is athirst for the
fountain of living water: oh, when siiall I come and ap-
pear before the face of my God !
What have I more to do with the world ? and in heav-
en, what have I to desire but only thee, my God !
Into thy hands I commend my spirit; receive me,
sweet Jesus ; in thee may I rest, and in thy happiness
rejoice without end. Amen.
CTfie Sbactrament of Bjrtteme eSnctfon.
Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in liis tender solicitude for those
wiiom he has redeemed by his precious blood, has been pleased to in-
Btilute another Sacniinent, to help us at that most important hour on
which eternity depends— the hour of death. This Sacrament ia called
Ej^treme Unction, or the Last Anointing.
Of this blessed. Sacrament Pt. James the Apostle thus speaks: h
any man sick among you ? Let kirn bring in the priests of the Church,
and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the
Lord, ^nd the prayer of faith shall save the sick man, and the Lord
shall raise him up ; and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him (v. 14,
15). These words show the great and salutary graces bestowed by this
Sacrament.
The Priest, in administering this Sacrament, anoints the five prin-
cipal senses of the body ; the eyes, the ears, Ihe nos^rlis, the lips, the
hands, and the feet, because these may have been employed, during
life, in offending God. At each anointing he pronounces these words:
" By this holy unction, and by his own most tender mercy, may the
Lord pardon thee whatever sin thou hast committed by thy sight,
hearing," &.c.
The.sick person should endeavor to prepare himself to receive this
Sacrament by acts of sincere contrition for ail his sins, by great co»i
fldence in the tender mercies of his Redeemer, and by a perfect '«!«•
Nation of himself to the hoiy w'.i of God.
FOR THE SICK.
^ Prayer before Extreme Unction.
787
be anointed, ua thou ho-t ,., .I™ j', ' °'-*"'« ""w to
grant, I be»;ecl " hee tlfat l,v r ,i ^^ "'"'« ^P'""'"!
which Clirist sufiered nn tU f "'"* ^P'"' «'ilh
for the deBtructbnof " n VTt. ^"I "'J- g''"-y. ""d
™PI.ort all the paias and troubre^ri •,11.'''''"''='' '"
an inward strength to resist nTn,!^^ ''*'?' S've me
enemy; give me irrnLf^ffk , '"^P^ions of the
give L ^hatTruf Sf by wfil'ifr,:'''',! "'>■ '^''S^'
through the shadow of dea^hS, 7u^ .^"'lucled
if n.y health be « "pedl'nttr %'X'v''?ft'';hrV ".?"
means to restorp it r«i,^i!j V^ e'**'^}'' 'ei Inia be the
ordinanee wfth a «rm fukh ani' \ "fr"^ > ""« '""y
ness, that thou wilUot trLk^T ^™.?- "' "'>' «««*■
distress; but that lho„\v"lt^r ^? '" """ "'"« «'' ""X
and defend me from aS evi and it^ "" ^''^ ""^ g'-'«=«-
happy passage. ' ^ '^'"P"'^ "'y ^""^ f«r a
.h„?L^ Z'woTd Soiti:',!;'" "r '«' "■- 1-^
and pardon me all the s.Ts whi^h n' "''""'• "^ •''^^'■''
my seeing. ™'"" ' ''»^« committed by
aniXromabTe dSu'l^L" ■ *,«''''"""'"''. P^f-eness,
word t'o thy eommrdS to Iv"::nf.'' 7 "!'''
me, O Jesus, all the sinawM^-h 1 1^ "**' ?"'^ P'"''^«»
hearing. ""'° ' '"""' committed by my
•-hI'rire'alfro.Mn'Ibut "„,*'■'' ''•'"""'' "^ ''- "-'d,
- P^ayers ^^S'^^;--^ '^^^
«'-mm, that i. may be repeate'' by t^'e^l" /Sn. "*"' " "^' '*^ '^
788
INSTRUCTIOHS AND BEVOZ.OVS
don me, O Jesus, all the sins which I have commi*ted by
my smelling.
My tongue hath in many ways offended both in speak-
ing and tasting; now let its whole business be to cry
for mercy ; and pnrdon me, dear Jesus, all the sins which
I have committed by words, or by excesses in eating or
in drinking.
My hands have been full of evil ; they have wrought
many follies, injurious to myself and to my neighbor;
now let them be lifted up to heaven, in testimony of a
penitent heart; and pardon me, O Lord, all the sins
which I have committed by the ill use of my hands.
My feet have gone astray in the paths of vanity and
shi ; now let me walk in the way of thy commandments;
and forgive me, O Lord, all the sins which I have com-
mitted by my disordered steps.
Let my heart be now thy temple, the temple of thy
Holy Spirit; and pardon me all the sins by which 1
have banished thee from my heart, and defiled my soul.
By this holy anointing, and the power of thy grace,
O God, forgive me all my sins, and convert my heart
wholly to thee, that I may cheerfully submit to death,
in punishment of my offences, and so enter into thy
eternal rest. Amen.
Efft ©rtiet of ^Tnnfnfsfteri'nfl tlje Sacrament of
H);treme SSnctfon.
On arriving at the place where the sick man lies, the Priest^
with the holy oil, entering the chamber, says :
Pax huic domui.
R. Et omnibua habitant!-
bus in ea.
Peace be to this house.
R. And to all who dwell
therein.
Then, after placing the oil en a table, being vested in a sur-
plice and violet-colored stole, he offers the sick man a cruci-
Jix piously to kiss ; after which he sprinkles both lit*
FOK THE SICK.
789
ehamher and the bystanders with hoh, water in fh. f
across, say^., tl. Asperges, as at J Z'' 'l^tZ^l
V. Adjutorium nostrum in
nomine Domiui.
K. Qui fecit ccelum et ter-
rain.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
R. Et cum spirit u tuo.
Oremus.
Introeat, Domine Jesu
„y- O"*" help is in the name
of the Lord,
R. Who hath made heaven
aiid earth.
V. The Lord be with yoia
K. And witJi thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Let tJiere enter, Lord
Christe, domum hanc sub JesuVchrhr JnT*'!; -^t ^°*"'*
nostra humilitatis in^ressn uf ti' . ' '"^^. *'"' '^«"«e,
sterna felicitas. divlnfp o- treve?£'?[^
Bpentas, serena latitia, cha- Imle^^' ^ ^^^'""^ '^}'''''^
ritasfructuosa, sanitassem- fruTtfn ^.V T''^ ^^^^'"^««'
piterna:effugiate:.hocToTo Sth let th^ P^'^^t^^^
accessus diemonum adsinf .t.({a . "'^ approach of
Angeli pacis domunTquetan tlnZ^^^^^^ '^'
deserat omnis mali3na Hi« 1^+ fJ^^^T ^* peace be pres-
cordia. MagnifiTarDlfne" nant ^^'^ Y?^ '"* "" '"V
super nos Lmen sartum' L^VTattn f"! *''^
tuum, et beuedic A nostra? on ,,« ,^^u7' ^ ^'''■^' "P
conversationi:sancl5ficano^ U.^ P J^"^^ ""'"^' ""^
tr* humilitatis ingressura sanctifC^hp T'^'''^/'""^
qui sanctus et pius ef et ner h?,r^J •? \ entrance of our
LnescumPaCet'sX' ^d L^^V r\ ^'-^^u ^"^
Wo in s.cula s.culoU^ ^^^Ltdtno^^^^^^^^^
Oremus et deprecemur Do ^^'f^f ^"^ e^^^-- Amen.
minum uostrum^Je^m ChS: our^^t d' Es'Shri'rtr^
turn, ut benedicendo ht^naA; ui • {. thrist, tliat
'''" ^' ^^"°^ "» ^^ ta. fear Pnd from all disquiet;
790
INSTHUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
bernaciilo custodire dig^netur.
Qui cum Patre et Spiritu
Sancto vivit et regnat Deus
in sfiBcula saaculorura. Amen.
Oremus.
Kxaudi nos, Domine sancte,
Pater omuipotens, seterne
Deus, et mittere digneria
eanctuir Angelum tuum de
ccelis, qui cudtodiat, foveat,
protegat, visitet atque defen-
dat omnes Iiabitautea in hoc
habitaculo. Per Christum
Domiuum nostrum. Amen.
and vouchsafe to keep them
in health in this tabernaclo.
Who. with the P'ather and
the Holy Ghost, liveth and
reigneth God forever and
ever. Amen.
Let us pray.
Hear us, holy Lord,
almighty Father, eternal
God, and vouchsafe to send
thy holy Angel from heaven,
to guard, cherish, protect,
visit, and defend all that arp
assembled in this liouse.
Throu'3'h Clnist om* Lord.
Amen.
{Tliese prayers, if time will not permit, may he either wholly or
in part omitted.) After which is said the Confiteor, d^c,
as at p. 271, except when the Sacrament of Extreme Unc-
tion is administered immediately after the receiving of the
holy Viaticum.
{Before the Priest begins to anoint the sick person, he ad-
monishes the bystanders to pray for him ; and when it is
convenient to do so, they recite for him the Penitential
Psalms, with Litanies or other prayers, whilst the Priest
is administering the Sacrament of unction ;) then he says :
In nomine Patris, *l< et
Filii, »J« et Spirit us ►Ji Sancti,
extinguatur m te omnis virtus
diaboli, per impositionem ma-
nuum nostrarum et per invo-
catioLem omnium sanctorum
Angeloium, Archangelorum,
Patriarcharuin, Prophetarum,
Apostolorum, Martyrum,Con-
fessorum, Virginum, atque
omnium simul sanctorum.
Amen.
In the name of the Father
A, and of the Son »J<, and of
the Holy .J« Ghost, may all
the power of the devil be
extinguished in thee, by the
imposition of our hands, and
by the invocation of all the
holy Angels, Archangels,
Patriarchs, Prophets, Apos-
tles, Martyrs, Confessors,
Virgins, and all the Sainta
Amen.
r
Mow, applying the LrJ, "/ (/iT>m o *}„C '"""'<"'«'
. ''" "« eyw.
nem ►!. et suam |)ii,sim, m j "'7"?'' 'Ws holy „„(,,,•„_
m«ri,.or,iia,„, in Juicer W J^;"; ''"■"''^'' '"» «"«t "
. On the ears.
Per istam sanctam mctin- ti i ,
nem .J, et suam pii^l^^ ,.^^^ -"^^ tl s holy unctio«
Dommus quidquid per audi- mrdo t?' '""7 ''^'^ ^^>'^
turn deliqui«ti. Amen. £, ' ,^''^^« ^^Lutever «i„8
<^n the noatrih.
t^ou hast com,.iitted bv
smelhny:. Amen. ^
79lj
neni ^|, et suam piiasimam
misencrdiam, indul^^eat tibi
Donunus quidquid per odo-
r-itum deliquisti. Amen.
i er islam sanctam iinrfln ti . ,
;;-" ^ et suam ^Z^ '^^ tins holy unction
ajKsmcordiam. iudulgeat tib" der m "^'^' '''« n.ost ten-
Connnus quidquid |>er gu' pardon ?' '^'7 ^''^ ^^""^J
turn et locutionem deliqulti t7, n 1, 1"'' ''''"*^'^^"' «'"«
Amen. ^ ""* "" " ""st comnutted by ta«f«
andspeecii. Anieu. ^
On the hands.
Per Istam aanctam unctio- 'n.- i. ^i .
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
inisericordiam, indulgeat tibi der mercy, may the I/)rd
Doramud quidquid per tac- pardon thee whatever sins
turn deliquisti. Amen. tliou hast committed by
touch. Amen.
On the feet.
Through this holy unction
fjiissimam ^J* and tlirough liis most lov-
geat tibi ing mercy, may the Lord par-
Doniinus quidquid per gres- don thee whatever suis thou
sum deliquiati. Amen. hast committed by walking.
Amen.
Which being done, the Priest says :
Kyrie eleison. Cliriste Lord, have mercy. Christ,
have mercy. Lord, have
Per istam sanctam unctio
nem ►J* et suam
eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Pater noster, secreto.
Et ne nos inducas in tenta-
tionem.
R. Sed libera nos a raalo.
V. Salvum fac eervum
tuum, Domine.
R. Deus mens, sperantem
in to.
V. Mitte ei, Domine, auxi-
lium de sancto.
R. Et de Siou tuere eum.
V. Esto ei, Domine, turris
Ibrtitudinis.
R. A facie inimici.
V. Nihil proficiat inimicus
in 60.
R. Et filius iniquitatis, non
apponat nocere ei.
V. Domine, exaudi oratio-
oem meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veiu<it.
mercy.
Our Father, secretly.
And lead us not into temp-
tation.
R. But deliver us from
evil.
V. Lord, save thy ser-
vant.
R. Who hopeth in thee,
my God.
V. Send him help, Lord,
from the sanctuary.
R. And defend him out of
Sion.
V. Be unto him, Lord, a
tower of strength.
R. From the face of the
enemy.
V. Let not the enemy pre-
vail against him,
R. Nor the son of iniquity
approach to hurt him.
V. Lord, hear my pray-
er.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
FOR THE SICK.
v. Duminus vobiacum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo,
Oremus.
Domino Deus omnipotens,
793
V. The Lcr.I be with you.
K. And with thy gpirit
Lot us pray.
Lord God Alnli^^hty, ^ho
qui per Apostoh.n tumn J ^ h JZken hv h'^''^'/' ^^^
' luhrnuitur qui. in vcbia, in- sick a norV^vou ? T/t T
clucut presbyteros ecciesi^, brin. in thc^priLts o f T
et orent super eum, un-entes Church and l«r H ^'*
-i.-noleo in nomine Donnni o^r L .. • . f™ ^'''7
et oraio lidei sulvubit i.d - oiHn "' Z !^ "'"r^"?
mmn.et alleviabit oun. Do- and l^p ^y ^ :/ .^'th ^j'^f,'
jau. iied^ipto^Zt^^:: ^";::! s r:i;;:;iar£
till bancti bpnitus hm.ruores for'WvHi. I.i.n .- T^ «"«»ii o«
vul„„m, «t dinutto pi.™Htu, by the k ace of ,!,„ H f '
a que d.,lore, cuu.to. m.mh 4„i,, t)^ LJuor of^^
et corporia lib eo expelle. Die- sick i , ,„ ■ l.T,i 7 ,
namque iuterius J .uJriL au,l " i K i, J dZ'"'^'
«.uuaten> nmericorditer .ed- fhm. I,i , al n m . N?
rest tutus, ad prL>t.ua rcpare- store to luui full healtn in-
^^. str-v'ire: si:^.'^re?:rr.ST
• t« "'s former duties. Who
witli the Father and the
Holy Gliost, hvest and reign-
est God, world without end
AniL'n.
Oremus.
Respice, quaesumus, Do-
mine, fumuluni tuum N"., in-
nnnitate sui corporis fatiscen-
tem, et animam refove quatn
creasti : ut castigationibus
«mendatu8, se tua sentiat nie-
oKiim twlvatuin. Per Uhris-
67
Let U8 pray.
Look down, Lord, we
btiseech thee, upon thy ser-
v;irit N., fainting ir. tlie in-
firmity of his body, and re-
fr(;>;h tlie soul which tlum
hast created, that boi""
amended by chaatisement^
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INSTRUCTION* AND DEVOTIONS
turn Dominum nostrum.
Ameiu
he may feel himself (»aTed
by thy medicine: llirougb
Cnriat our Lord. Amfeu.
Let us pray.
holy Lord, alm\gh\y
Father, eternal God, who^
by pouring the grace of tly
blessinj^ upon Bick boiiie?,
dost preserve, by thy niuni-
fohl jrcKuhioss, tlie work of
thy hands, graciously dr.'iw
near at the invocation of thy
name, tliat. delivering thy
8«jrvant from sickness, and be-
stowing health upon him,
thou mayest raise him up by
thy right hand, strengthen
him by thy might, defend
him by tliy power, and re-
etore him to thy holy Clmrcli,
with all desired prosperity.
Through Clu^ist our Jiord.
Amen
Lastly, the Priest man ^^ some short and salutary admoni-
tions, according to the condition of the person, whereby thf
Mck man may be confirmed to die in the Lord, and may bt
strengthened to put to flight all the temptations of devils.
. A Prayer after Extreme Unction
O my God, by whom I have been created, redeemed,
and sanctified ; who hast preserved me from many dan*
gers, both of soul and body ; who hast nourished me
with the adorable Sacrament of thy Body and Blood,
and granted me the grace to receive the rites of thy
Church, in preference to so many others who are carried
off by sudden death ; for these and iUl other blessings
which I have received from thee, I give thee most hum-
ble thanks from the bottom of ray heart. And I beseech
uic uaUEi^Ksu V ir^iii iTxury, aivx uii loiuiiiB auu /iugu!r>,
Oremus.
bomine sancte, Pater om-
nipotens, teterne Deus, qui
bi'iKHlictionis tuuj gratiam
ai^ris infundendo corporihus,
facturam tuain nmltiplici pie-
tate custodis : ad invocatio-
nem tui nomiuis beni^'nus
asHiste, ut famulum tuum ab
aggritudino liberatum et sani-
tate donatum dextera tua
erigas, virtute contirmes, po-
testate tuearis, atque eccle-
si(B tute sanctee cum omni de-
siderata prosperitate resti-
tuas. Per Cliristum Domi-
num nostrum. Amen. •
TOR THE SICK.
m
1
Jesus, in tliv rnercv into H.? i* ."^^* '^« »"e, O dour
extended oh^KL "/ ' ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^'f --«
ii.ro tlie ombraces of time ^fi ut Z w v ""l^""*'"" '"'
to be freed fron, ,ny puins! ^'l^^f th ^ tw sf whV"^'
best tor me. Sutter me never to murmur I^f^rnnf
patience to bear whatever thou wm a H «« i ^''^^V"'^
wilt. Should it be thv w ? ^. infl? '?"^ '*' ^^^«
die i^d^tlf "rtl LTI '"";^ ""T' ofthee,thaU may
aie uit death ot l\nf just, and be admitted, after the Huf"
hMini^s and tribulations of thi. transitory and Jrfi' m
i.;to the kingdom of thy .rfo^y, there to see and en ov
rj)c Hast 33Ie»8fnfl anTi ^fr^iaij) JJnUulflence.
As the hour of death appioaches-tluuuwfu! hour on which ««» much
depends-the pious ChriHtiun nhouid ferv.,.tly prepare To recTivrtJ^
Last BJej^ing „nd Plenary ladulK.nce granted to C wh " n^"
the.r end. For our Lord Jesu« Christ promised to St. Peter (Mat xvt
ihould bind on earth should i.c bound .« heaven, and whaZZer Z
,houd loose on earth should be loosed .Uso in hea2. By this powTr f
b..amg and loosing, de.ived from St. Peter to his suci^J^rs^L 1 y
i^^m communicated (by faculty) to the p,«tors of souls, the I tier are
Chri ,an should remember well, that, in order to receive the yJJt
of this plenary mdulgenc. and blessing. It is requisite that he concur on
klwn ""^ f^"**""«'n« ««*• delisting all his sins, both known and uu-
•ujown, mortal and venial ; by accepting with patience nnrl r««i«r,.»,w.n
wnatover he may Have ye to suffer, and offering up his pains aud
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INSTRUCTi. DNS AND DEVOTIONS
death, in union with the sufferings and death of his Redeemer, in hiI>
Ist'uclion tor liis sinn.
To this end tne Cliurch directs tho Prieat that miiiistera to the sick
person, to put him in mind irequeutly to invoke the name of Jesus, and
to exhort him :
1. That he firmly believe all the articles of the faith, and what-
ever the holy Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church believet uid
teaches.
2. That he coiifldently hope that our Lord Jesus Christ, in his bound*
less compassion, will have mercy on him ; and tliat, by the merits of
his most holy Passion, and through the intercession of the blessed Vir-
gin Mary and all the t^ainls, he will obtain everlasting life.
3. TImt ho love the Loru Cod with all his heart, and that he desire to
love him more and more perfectly, with that love wherewith all the
Baints and blessed in heaven love him.
4. That, for the love of God, he grieve from the heart for all offences
whiUsoever that he has committed against God and his neighbur.
5. That, (or tho love of God, he Ibrgive frdm the heart his enemies,
and all that have in any vniy injured him and done him wrong.
6. That he beg forgiveness oi those whom he has at any time of
fended in word or deed.
7. That he patiently endure all the pains and discomfort of sickness,
for God's sake, in penance for his sins.
8. That if God shall vouchsafe to restore him to his bodily health, he
resolve henceforth, to the best of his power, to guard again&t sin, and
to keep his commandments.
While the Priest is conferring the solemn Blessing, the following
prayer may be repeated :
O my God, I once more renounce and detest all my
sins. Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy
great mercy. I cast myself into the arms of thy lioly
love, and I resign myself to thy blessed will. Receive
me, I beseech thee, into the number of thy servants,
that I may pi-aise thee forever. Father, into thy handH
I commend my spirit. Lord Jeais, receive my soui.
Amen.
*'0R 1 HE SICK.
79?
R. Et omnibus habitanti- R ;^.^,^t ^« ^o this Louae.
hm m ea. tlierein! '^*''' "^^^'^^
V. Adjutorium nostrum in V Onv»,„i • • ,
nomme Domini. ^f ,V 7" *^,«^P ^^ m the name
R. Qui fecit coelum et ter- 1? wi^'H: .
ram. ®' ^^"^ f Who hath made heaven
and earth.
57i(? Antiplion.
t"«),neque viudiJtam sam^ t twE "' -^^^ •«'™"«
de pecc'atis ejus. ^ ^^ '">ndma,d), and take
tontationem. + ^'.^."^ ^ead us net into
R.Sed libera nos a malo. 7^?'^ r
.y- -^"^ dehrer us from
^n.Deus meus, sperantem ^ R Who hopoth in thee, O
»em m^r^' ''^'"" "'•''*'"• J^" « I-'d. hear mj p„.y.
R. Et clamor meus ad te R AnH i^*
veniut. f- -^"d let my cry ccme
V n^w,' ,. unto thee. "^
V . Dommus vobiscum. y T>>" ^ ,._ , , . ,
u Et cum spiritu tuo. R ' t^ Z7f^ h ^ ^'''- ^'^^
^ "• Ana witl thy spirit.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
Orcmus. *
Clementissiinc Dous, P.iter
nli^turicur(liurun), v.i Deui^ tu-
tiu8 coiLsolutuniii^, qui nonii-
nuiii virt perire in to creileii-
tein atque sporantcm, socuii-
duin luultitudineiii nuHeratiu-
nuin tuuruiii respice propi-
tius fuiuuluni tuuiu (t'iiiuularu
tuain) N., quern (quaiu) tibi
vera tides et spes Clirisitiana
conuueudant. Viisita uuin
(earn) in salutari tuu, et per
Unigeiiiti tui pa8.'>it)tient et
mortem, oiimium ei delicto-
rum Muurum remi^siuiiem et
veuiam clemeuter mdulge, ut
ejus aniina in hora exitus sui
te judicem prupitiatum inve-
niat, et in sanguine ejusdem
P'ilii tui ah umni macuLi ab-
luta, transire ad vitam mere-
atur perpetuam. Per eum-
deni Cliristum Duminum nos-
trum.
Let us pray.
most gracious God, Fa-
tlier of mercies and God of
all cunsolution, who woulilost
that none should perisih who
believe and hope in thee ;
according to the multituile of
thy mercies, look favorably
upon thy servant N., whom
a true Christian faith and
hope conmiend unto thee.
Visit hl?n in thy salvation ;
and through the passion and
death of tliy Only-begotten,
graciously grant unto him
the parilon and remission of
all hifi sins, that his soul at
the hour of its departure
may find in thee a most mer-
ciful judge ; and, cleansed
from every stain in the blood
of the same thy Son, may be
worthy to pass to everlasting
life. Through the same
Christ our Lord.
27ien the Confiteor beinff repeated by one of the attendant
Clerks, the Priest says, Misereatur, <Scc., as at p. 271, and
then proceeds thus :
Dominus noster Jesus May our Lord Jesua
Cliristus Filius Dei vivi, qui Christ, Son of the living
be.ito Petro Apostolo suo de- God, who gave to his blessed
dit potestatem ligandi atque Apostle Peter the power oi
Bolvendi, per suam piissimam binding and loosing, in hia
uii:'ericordiam recipiat r >n-
fessionem tuam, et restituat
tibi stolam primam, quam in
baptismate recepisti ; et ego,
iiicultate mthi ab Apostolica
Sede tributa, indulgentiam
l^luuariaiii et leniissi' «iiem
most loving mercy receive thy
confession, and restore to
thee that first robe which
thou didst receive in bap-
tism ; and by the faculty
gi^en to me by the Ai>ost 4-
ic See, 1 grant to thee a
FOR THE SICK.
omniMm peccntorum tibi con-
cetJo; In nomine Patris, et
rilh, et Spiritua Sancti.
R. Amen.
Ter Siiorosnncta humnnro
repaiationis mysteria, rumit-
tnt tibi omnipotens Deus
pra;.sentis et futurte vitaj xmi-
nati, paraili-si poitas apeiiat,
et nd gaudia sempiterna ner-
ducat. Ameii.
Benedicat te omnipotens
Deus; Pater, ef lius, et
Spintua yanctus . ?cn.
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plenary indulgence and re-
nnsBion of all tJjy sins. In
the name of tlie Father, and
ot tJie Son, and of the Holy
Gliost. "^
It. Amen.
Through the most sacred
mysteries of man's redemp.
tion, may God almighty re-
mit to thee the psiiiis oi the
present and tlie future life
open to thee tlie gates of
I'aradice, and brirjg thee to
everlasting jovs. Amen
May God Almighty bless
thee ; Father, and Son, and
Holy Ghost. Amen.
Srje Itecotninenliatfon
See Litany f«r the
Proficiscere, anima Christi-
ana, (le hoc mundo, in nomi-
ne Dei Patris. omnipoteiitis,
qui te creavit ; in nomine
Jesn Christ!, Filii Dei vivi,
qui pro te passus est ; in no-
mine Spiritus Sancti, qui in
te effusus est; in nomine An-
^elorum et Archaiigeiorum ;
in nomine Thronorum et Do-
minntionum ; in nomine Prin-
cipatmim et Potestatuni ; in
nomine Cherubim et Sera-
pliH A ; in nom'->e Patriarcha-
rum et Proph^iarum ; in no-
mine sanctorum Apostolorum
et Evangelistarum : in nomi-
ne sanctorum Martyrum it
Of « 29epattfnfl Soul.
Dying, in page 815.
Go forth, O Christian soul,
from this world, in the name
of God the Father almigJity,
who created thee ; in the
name of Jesus Christ, the Son
of the living God, who suf-
fered for thee ; in the name
of the Holy Ghost, who was
poured out upon thee ; in the
name of the Angels and
Archangels ; in the name of
the Thrones and Domiiuitions;
in the name of the Principal-
ities and Powers ; in the
name of the Cherubim and
Seraphim; in the name of
• no 1 titiiaiuns aim JTopneis*
in the name of the hol^
J
800
INHTRUCTIONS AND DEV-TIONS
Confessorum ; in nomine
eanctoriun Monachoriun et
Ereinitiiruni ; in nununo
Banctiuiuu Virginum ot om-
niuiu Sanctorum et Sancta-
rum Dcii : hodic! sit in pace
locus tuus, ot habitatio tua
in sancta iSion. Per eunulcm
Christum Domiimm not^truui.
Amen.
Deus misericors, Deus cle-
mens, Deus, qui secundum
uiultitutlinem miserationum
tuarum peccata pcenitentium
deles, et praeteritorum crimi-
num culpas venia remissionis
evHcnas ; respice propitius su-
per huuc famulum tuum, N.,
et rcmisisionem omnium pec-
catorum suorum tota cordis
confessione poscenteih depre-
catus exaudL Renova in eo,
piissime Pater, quidquid ter-
rena fragilitate corruptum,
vel quidquid diabolica I'raude
violatum est ; et unitati cor-
poris EcclesiflB membrum re-
demptionis annecte. Mise-
rere, Domine, gemituum,
miserere lacrymarum ejus;
et non habentem fiduciam,
nisi in tua misericordia, ad
tuae sacramentum reconcilia-
tionis admitte. Per Christum
Dominum nostrum. An? en.
Apostles and Evangelists ; in
the name of the holy Mar-
tyrs and Confessors ; in the
name of the holy Monks and
Hermits ; in the name of the
holy Virgins and of all the
Saints of Ood : may thy
place bo this day in peace,
and thine abode in holy Siou.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
God most merciful,
God most loving kind, God,
who, according to the nmlti-
tude of thy mercies, blottest
out the sins of the penitent,
and graciously remittest the
guilt of their past offences;
look favorably upon this thy
servant, N., and in thy mercy
hear him begging, with the
whole confession of hia heart,
for the remission of all his
sins. Renew in him, O most
loving Father, Avhatsoevcr
hath been corrupted through
human frailty, or violated
through the deceit of the
devil ; and associate him, as
a member of redemption, to
the unity of the body of the
Church. Have pity, Lord,
on his sighs; have pity on
his tears ; and admit him,
whose only hope is in thy
mercy, to the sacrament of
thy reconciliation. Through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Commendo te omnipotent! I commend thee tt> al-
Deo, charlBsime frater, et ei, mighty God, dearest brother,
cujus es creatiira, commit to ; aiiu commit thcc to
i.;,v>
sis ; in
y Mar-
in the
iUh and
5 of the
nil the
IV f.liv
FOR THE SICK.
801
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morte ntorveniente p.rnol- that, .vhen tJu u ^mJ l"""*'
veris, „<1 Auctorem tnu.n, qui paid the d -h n "'''''^>\^e
te do li.no terra fonnnverat d 1m. tV '"'"'anity by
revertaris. Egredienti Lue lAlu^TT ''T'l *"
u.n,,l,utor e„rcit.i obvi o ; Zlt £,,£ uIT'''".,"'
Wmtu rutihu,tiu„, to Cnf,..' tn^„„ S r^r^^' ./'ti"''
ormu turbac;,rcum,let;juW. robed' Marl™ am e ,7u t
lantium te Virgiimm chc.rus welcome thee mv^l,. x
excpiat ; et beatie quieti, in ofTwim, P^Af ^ ''" '"'"'*
ai„„ Patria,.cl,aru„,\e con,- «?w,'u 1,fe ," SX"
rl(txiiaaatr[iigat;miti»at()uc niav lli<. oh,ir .f v- • '
fe,tiv„, Cbri»ti Jesu tibi 'a,, silgns bible ^^oeiv^'tS
pec.,,,, appareat, qui te inter mul tlu;'emta ;eTrb|e»S
e.o.iecer„at. i^s. res <;;!:.:; i^^^^ ^ H;:^,::tM z
quo. horret n, teuebris, q„od -festive muy'tK^ \.s e t J
8 relet u. flamrni.., quod cru- Jesus Cluii appear to thee
cat u. tormeutis. Cedat tibi aud may he Sd thle a
teterrunus Satanas cum satel- place amouL^ them tint S^r>d
itibus su.s: in adventu tuo f>efT,re hi«^fo eJ"^^^^^^^^
to cm.tantibua Angelis con- thou never k.mw whutc^ver
trenuscat, atque in a.tern» is terrifyin-. h ukue's X
noct.s chaos nnmane dilfugiat. uml ir, the n,ari, ' of Sniit
Exurgat Deus, et dissipentur or excruciating h, tor m ems!
Zu:tTu^'V"/""^ 3"^ '""^ ^«"^-^^ Satan's •:
W fi ".^' ^T^ .^J"'- crew, give way before thee
eiutflnf ' "'""';^'^'""M '"^y l^e tremble at tlV com-'
«ri? * '''' '' '"'^ '^'"'-''' "'g among Angels that att^d
extl'tent-^ln /P"'""'"^^.* vast chaos of eternal ng/t
exultent m conspectu Dei. Let Ood arise, and let^ie
Oonfiindantur igitur et eru
bescant omnes tartarea le-
giones, et minislri Satana; iter
tuuni impedire non audeup.t
enemies be scattered; let
them also that hate him flee
before his face. Like as the
-..!--nc raiijailUlil, SO jei theiu
Iiberotteacrudatu5hri.tu; S;Va7r;:;ii''',r'-i'r
602
INSTRUCTIONS AN . DEVOTIONS
qui pro te crvicifixus est. L'.-
beret te ab ajterna morte
Christua, qui pro te mori
diguatus ost. Constituat te
Christus, Filius Dei vivi, intra
purudisi sui saiupei ainosna
vireutia, ot inter ores suaa te
voru.s ille Pastor agnoscat.
lUo ab omnibus peccatis tuis
te abaolvat ; atque ad dexte-
raui suain in electorura suo-
rum te sorte constituat. Re-
deniptoreni tuuni facie ad
faciein videas, et prtfiseiis
semper assistens, manifestis-
simam beatis oculis aspicias
veritatem. Constitutus igitur
inter agmina beatoruni, con-
templationis divinoe dulcedine
potiaris in sfBCula saeculorum.
Ameu.
melteth before tlie fire, so let
the wicked perisli at the
presence of God ; but let the
just revel and exult before
Him. May, then, all the le-
gions of hell be confounded
and put to shame, and the
miuisteis of Satan never dare
to stop thy way. May Christ,
who was crucified for thee,
deliver thee from torments.
May Christ, who vouchsafed
to die for thee, deliver thee
from everlasting death. May
Christ, the Son of the living
God, place thee within the
ever-verdant gardens of his
paradise, and may he, tlie
true Shepherd, acknowledge
thee among his sheep. May
he absolve thee from all thy
Bins, and place thee at his
right hand in the lot of liis
elect. Mayest thou behold
thy Redeemer face to face;
and, standing always in his
presence, gaze with blessed
eyes on the open vision of
truth. And set thus among
the troops of the blesijccl,
mayest thou enjoy the sweet-
ness of divine contemplation
forever and ever. Amen.
Suscipe, Domine, eervum
tuum in locum sperandse sibi
Balvationis a misericordia tua.
R. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
Bervi tui ex omnibus periculis
Inferui, et de laqueis pceiia-
Receive, Lord, thy ser-
vant into the place of salva-
tion, of which he hath no hope
but in thy mercy.
R. Amen.
Deliver, Lord, the soul
of thy servant from all the
dangers of hell, aud from tha
rum, et ex omnibus tribula-
tionibua.
it. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
3ervi tui, sicut liborasti He-
noch et m'uim de communi
in»)rte muudi.
FOR THE srCK.
803
R. Amen.
Libera, Domino, animatn
eorvi tui, sicut liberasti Noe
<Ie diluvio.
R. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
fiervj tui, sicut liberasti Abra-
ham de Ur Chaldfieorum.
R. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
servi tui, sicut liberasti Job
de passionibus suis.
R. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
seryi tui, sicut liberasti Lsaac
de liostia, et de manu patris
8ui Abrahce.
R. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
eervi tui, sicut liberasti Loth
de Sodomia et de flamma
Ignis.
R. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
eervi tui, sicut liberasti Moy-
een de manu Pharaonis reffia
Agyptiorum.
R; Amen.
"bera, Domine, animam
R. Amen.
Deliver, O Lord, the soul
f thy serrant, as thou de-
1 vcrecst Enoch an,l Klias
rom the common death of
the world.
R. Amen.
Driver, Lord, the soul
>t thy servant, as thou de-
fioocr ^''"*' ^''•"" ^''«
R. Amen.
Deliver, O Lord, the soul
ot thy servant, as thou deliv-
eredst Abraliam from Ur of
the Chaldeans.
R. Amen.
Deliver, O Lord, the .«oul
ot \hy servant, as thou deliv-
ered.st Job from ail Jiis suf-
ferings.
R. Amen.
Deliver, Lord, the soul
ot tJiy servant, as thou deliv-
eredst Isaac from being .«yc-
rihced bv the hand of his
tather Abraham.
R. Amen.
Deliver, Lord, the soul
ot tJiy servant, as thou deliv-
eredst Lot from Sodom aiul
from the flame of fire.
R. Amen. '
Deliver, O Lord, the soul
ot tJiy servaiit. as th.m deliv-
eredst Moses from tlie hands
of Pharaoh, king of the Etfyn-
tians. ^^^
R. Amen,
Deliver, Lord, the aouJ
1
804
INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
Bervi tui, sicut libornsti Du-
nieluiu de liicu leununi.
Jl. Anion.
Libera, Domine, animam
servi tui, sicut liburasti trus
pueros (le (jumiiu) ignis ardon-
tis, ut do nianu regis iniqui.
R. Amon.
Libera, Domine, animam
Borvi tui, 8i(uit liberasti Su-
sannatu dc tuUu crimine.
R. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
servi tui, sicut liberasti David
do niaiui regis Saul, et de
manu Goliai.
R. Amen.
Libera, Domine, animam
Bervi tui, sicut liberasti Pe-
truni et Paulum de carceri-
bus.
R. Amen.
Et sicut bef^tissimam The-
clam Virgiuem •:': Martyrem
tuam de tribus atrociasimis
tormontis liberasti, sic libe-
rare digneris animam hujua
servi tui, et tecum faicias in
bonis cougaudere coelestibus.
R. Amen.
of thy servant, as thou dolir-
eredst Daniel from the den
of lions.
R. Amon.
Deliver, O L<r.d, the soul
of thy servant, as thou tleliv
ereJst the three chil.lren
from the burning fiery fur-
nace, and from the hands <»(
the wicked khig.
R. Amen.
Deliver, O Lord, the soul
of thy se. vant, as thou doliv-
eretlst Susanna from false ao
cusation.
R. Amen.
Deliver, Lord, the soul
of thy servant, as thou deliv-
eredst David from tlio hand
of King Saul and from the
hanil of Ooliah.
R. Amen.
Deliver, Lord, the soul
of thy servant, as thou deliv-
eredst Peter and Paul out of
prison.
R. Amen.
Aiul like as thou deliver-
edst thy most blessed Virgin
and Martyr, Thecla, from
three most cruel torments, so
vouchsafe to deliver the soul
of this thy servant, and make
it to rejoice with thee in the
delights of heaven.
R. Amen.
Commendamus tibi, Do- We commend to tlijce,
mine, animam famuli tui, N., Lonl, the soul of thy servant
precamurque te, Domine Je- N., and we beseech thee,
Bu Christe Salvator mundi, ut Lord Jesus Christ, Saviour of
propter quam ad terram mi je- the w^rid, that thou wouldst
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806
ricorditor do^cemLsti, Patri- not rof.,.« ♦«
«rel,„ru,„ tu„r.m> mSI^,. U^^Z^ ^l^V''^" "■«
Biuuuio non r,„mu.. A^ikwco, f„r wI,om .,k,! .r ''iT.'
Dumi„e,cre„turu,ntu.uu,m„ mJmwCt^ ''"'"
a d,i,uUeni,c,..ut.,„.»e,Ute «.nh A^n^ LI ^S S
»' ; -' -c";uiS". 0,.™; 'ni;"i;:c':; j"^s:;::^'.'ft?
tua. Liutihciv. Domino, uni- tlu-Vu is no oflu. n. i k • i
-m. ,jnH in .,n.,,.ctu tuo, th.o. and ^j;:^' .^^Jjri:^
ot no nuM..«,on.s i.iiqu.tatuni cording to thy works JiT
ejus anlKjuarum, et obriota- joice his sou ifo Lord J th
tu,n, quan suscitavit furor, tl.y prosonco. md ren .^ml^r
S.VO lorvor mal. do.lderii. n..t tW i.uqui ioe u.d "4,' sh/,
Luetonnn peccavent,tamon which, thmu-d. tl>o vuhnoe
a rom, e Fduun, et Spiri- of angor, or tho hoat lu
urn !.anoturn no,, negav.t, pas.ion, he hath at anv t^mc
see cro. uht, et Eelum Dei in conm.itted. For ahhJJht
80 hubu.t ot Doum, qui fecit hath sinned, he ha oT Je
omnia, tideliter adoruvit. nied the Faiher. and th! .Son
and tho Holy Ghost, but liath
behevfd.and hatli liad a zeal
for God, and hath faithlully
adored the Creator of all
tilings.
Delicta juventutis, et igno- Remember not. Lord
rantias ejus qua'.sumus, ne we beseech thoe, the .ins of
mcmmer.s. Donune; sed ne- A^.v youth, and /«; ignorances
cundum magnam nnsoncor- but, according to thv irreat
diarn tuam memor esto illius mercy, be mindful ^^htt in
m|,donuclaritatistuaB. Aperi- the brightness of thy dory
antur 01 cceli, coll^tentur iUi Let the heavens be opened to
Angeli. Jn regnum tuum, him, let the angels reioicr
DonnncN servmn tuum sus- with him. Receive thy ser
cipe. buscipiat eum sanctus vant, Lord, into thy'kinc.-
Michael Archangelus Dei. dom. Let St. Michael, the
qui imlitKe coelestis meruit Archangel of God, prince of
pnncpatuni. Veniant lUi ob- the armies of heaven, receive
viam sancti Angeli Dei, et hhn. Let the holy angels of
perducant euni m civitat«m a,u\ rnrr^^ fi,..+u t-J. .* /.-•.-
coBlestem Jerusalem. Susci- and conduct him to the citv
68
806
INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
piaf uumbeatuB Petnis Apoa-
toluH, cui a Deo claves roj^ni
cialostis traditaj aunt. Ad-
juvtit t'um siitK'tua l\iulu«
ApoHtolus, qui digiiua fuit
esse VR« eloctionis. Intcrce-
dat pro CO aaiu'tiis Joaimea
electus Dei Apostolus, cui
revelata sunt socruta ciulea-
tiu. Oreut pro eo onuuis
sancti Apostoli, quibus a Do-
m'mu data est potestas ligandi
atquo solvenili. Intereisdant
pro eo omnes Sancti et Electi
Dt'i, qni pro Christi nomine
torinenta in hoc sajculo sua-
tinuerunt : ut vinculis carnis
cxutua, pervenire inereatur
ad ffloriain regni co^leatis,
prie»tante Domino nostro Jo-
8U Cliristo, qui, cum Patre et
Spiritu Sancto, vivit et reg-
iiat in suicula s£eculorum.
Amen.
of the heavenly JcruHalotu.
Let the blessed Pyter the
Apostk;, to whom Oo<l gave
the keys of the kingdom of
heaven, receive 'iim. Lei
St. Paul the Apoatle, who
Wai8 counted worthy to be
a vessel of election, aft5irt(
him. Let 8t. John, the cho-
sen Apo>stle of (Jod, to whom
were roveal(Ml the secrets oi
heavi II, intercede for him.
Let all the holy Apostles, to
whom tlie Lord gave the
j)ower of binding and loosing,
j)ray for him. Let all the
Saints and Elect of God, who,
in this world, have sutfcTecl
tormenta for tlie name of
Christ, intercede for him, that,
loosed from the bonds of the
flesh, he may attain unto the
glory of the heavenly king-
dom, through tlie grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who,
witli the Father and the Holy
(Ihost, liveth and reignetU
forever and ever.
R. Amen.
tterc may be read John xvil. xviii. and xix.
JJfter which may be said the Vcrsicle, We adore thee, &C., and the
Prayer., God, who, for the redemption of the world, &c., at the end rj
the Litany of the Passion, p. C03.
^/fer which may be recited the fallowing' Psalms.
Psalm cxvii. Conftemini Domino.
Confitemini Domino, quo- 1 O praise ye the Lord, for
niam bonus : quouiam in saj- he is good : for his mercy eu
ciilum raisericordia ejus. dureth forever.
r\: i.
2^-- - -
tcat nunc Israel, quuniaiii 2 Let Israel iiow say, tliiii
FOB THE SICK.
iKmus: quonlim in stoculum
niisoricordia ojus.
Dicat nunc clomiia Aaron :
quoniiim in sfficulum misuri-
ronlia ojna.
Dicant nunc qui timent Do-
minum: auoniam insfficulum
minoricoraia ejus.
Ik', tribulatione invocavi
Doniinum: et exauclivit me
in hititudine Dominus.
Dominus mihi adjutor : non
tiuiebo quid faciat inilii homo.
807
Dominus niihi adjutor: v.t
ego dospiciani inimi'cos meos.
I^onum est confidcre in
Domino, quani confidure in
hoinino.
Bonum est sperare in Do-
mino, quam sperare in princi-
pibus.
Omnes gentes circuierunt
me; et in nomine Domini
quia ultus sum in eos.
Circumdantes circumdede-
runt me: et in nomine Do-
mini quia ultus sum in eos.
Circumdederunt me sicnt
apes, et exarserunt sicut ignis
in spinis : et in nomine Do-
mini quia ultus sum in eos
Impulsus evorsus sum ut
caderem: et Dominus sus-
cepit me.
Fortitude mea, et laus mea
Dominus : jt factus est mihi
in salutem.
lie is good: that hi^ mercy
enduretli forever,
3 Let the house of Aaron
now Pay : that his n*ercy en
dureth forever.
4 Let them that fear the
Lord now say : that his mercy
eiKhireth forever.
6 In my trouble I called
upon the Lord : and the Lord
heard and enhirged iim.
6 The Lord ia my helper:
I will not fear what man can
do unto ine.
7 The Lord is my helper:
and I will look down upon
mine enemies.
8 It is better to trust ir
the Lord, than to put confi-
dence ill man.
y It is b(?tter to trust in
the Lord, than to put confi.
dence in prirtces.
10 All I, tions compassed
me about ; and in tJie name
of the Lord I have been re-
venged upon them.
11 Surrounding me, they
compassed me about : and in
the name of the Lord I have
been revenged upon them.
12 They gathen 1 about
me like bees, and burned like
fire among thorns: and in
the name of the Lord I have
been revenged upon them.
13 I was sore pressed and
ovarthrown that I might fall :
b'lt the Lord held me up.
14 The Lord is my strength
...j, j!,,,j^-._-^ nil-,; SIC 13 UV
come my salvation.
8U6
INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTION*
Vox oxultationin et salutis,
in taburiiacuUs judtoruin.
Dextera Domini fecit virtu -
tein,(lt*xtera Oouuiii exaltuvit
me : dextura Domini ft^cit
virt i em.
Non moriar, sed vivam: <'t
nana 60 opera Domiui.
Castigans castigavit me
Doniiuus: et morti uou tra-
didit me
Ape rite milii portas jus-
titiffi ; ingres8U s iu eas con-
fitebor Domiuo: lia^c porta
Domini, justi iutrabuut iu earn.
Confitebor tibi, quoniam
exaudisti me : et factus es
mihi in salutem.
Lapidem, quem reprobave-
runt aediticantes, hie factus
est in caput anguli.
A Domino factum est istud,
et est mirabile iu oculis nos-
tris.
Haec est dies, quam fecit
Dominus : exultemus, et lae-
tenmr in oa.
O Domine, salvum me fac :
O Domine, bene prosperare :
bendictus qui veuit iu nomine
Domini.
IJenediximus vobis de dorao
Domini: Deus Doiuiims, et
iiluxit nobis.
15 The voice of joy and
salvation, is in tho. taberna-
cles of the just,
16 Tho right hand of tho
Lord hath done mightily, tho
rigljt hand of tho Lortl hath
cxaifed mo : thi riglil hand of
the Lord hatli done miglitily.
17 I sliall not die but hvo
and slmll declare the works
of the Ijord.
1 8 The Lord hath chasten-
ed and corrected mo: but he
hath not given me over unto
death.
19 Open to me the ^ates
of justice ; I will go in to tliem,
and give praise unto tlio
Lord : this is the gate of the
Lord, the just felndi enter
into it.
20 I will praise thee, for
thou hast heard me : and art
become my salvation.
21 Tho stone which the
builders rejected, the same is
become the head of tht
corner.
22 This is the Lord's do-
ing, and it is marvellous in
our eyes.
23 This is the day which
tlie Lord hath made : let ua
be glad, and rejoice therein.
24 Lord, save me:
Lord, give good success :
blessed be he that cometh in
the name of the Lord.
25 We have blessed you
out of the house of tho Lord :
the Lord is God, aiid he liatb
shore upon us.
FOR THE SICK.
809
tonstitmto diem Boleninom oa a.,^- .
i; o.,uden«is, u«ciue ud coZ with hI.TvK " T^""" ^"^'
•Ituns. -i'" '^"''^'y ooiiglw, even to
Deus mouH es tu, et confi- -"-"" "'" ^'^^' "''"•••
tebor tibi : Deua meus es tu
flt oxaltubo te. '
Confitobor tibi, quoniam
3xau(Ji8ti me: et fuctus es
nnhi in salutem.
Conlitemini Domino, quo-
oiuin boims : quonium in sm-
ciilum misericoidia ejus.
(Gloria Patri, tfec.
-7 Ihouart my God, and
i ^v'll pniiae thee : thou art
niy Ood, and I will exalt
tnee.
28 I will praise thee for
thou hast h<;ardnie: and art
become my salvation.
2y O praise ye the Lord,
for he IS good: for his mercy
endure.)! T. rever.
G'vU-y be, oc.
Psalm cxviii. Beati h,:.naculaH.
Boati immaculati in via* i m i
law of the Lord.
2 Blessed are they that
search his testimonies : that
seek him with their whole
heart.
8 For they that work ini-
lltv. l)nvu ii/^f '■•T^ii 1 .'. t •
Beati qui scrutantur testi
monia ejus: iu toto corde ex-
quirunt eum.
Tu mandasti mandata tua 4 Tlinn houf « i ,
mstodiri nimis +i ,^ commanded
t"y commandments to be
Utinam dirigantur vi« '^"f ";;'«V';"^''"'*^'
looked mto all thy commiind.
n o 1 .,*. ments.
i^onfatebor tibi m directione 7 f will »^v„.« n
.iustificatiooes tuas cu*to- ^' sl will keep thy justiUcu-
dio
INSTRUCTIONii AND DEVOTIONS
iliain : non nie Uerulinquas
uaquuc|UHquu.
Ill quo corrigit adolescen-
tior vi.iiii 8Utun 'i in custudi-
eudo scriu(>:)Hd txioA.
la tuto curde moo cxquisivi
to: im rupuUas luc ii uuuida-
tid tul-j.
Ii» cordc meo abscondi elo-
quia tua : ut uou puccum tibi.
Bonodictus es, Doinine :
doc<i mo justificatioiies tuas.
In labiis muis pronuntiavi
omnia judicia uris tui.
In via testimoniorum tuo-
ruiu deluctatus ouni, sicut in
onuiibus divitiis.
In niundatis tuis exercebor,
et coutjidurabu via» tuas.
In justificationibus tuia me-
ditabor : non obliviscar ser-
moiusa tuos.
Gloria Patri, <fec.
Eetribue servo tuo, vivifi-
ca nie : et custudiani sor*
munes tuos.
Rovola oculos meos : jt
considerubo mirabilia de lege
ixxa.
I'lcola ego "uni in terra:
non abscondas a me mandata
tua.
Concnpivit : nima mea de-
siderare justiHcationes tuas,
in umni temj)ore.
Iucrep.>3tiauperbos: male-
tit )n9 : oli, do itct thou forsake
me utterly.
9 liy vlat dolh a young
man corrtxt \m way ? Even
by observing tiiy words.
10 With my whole heart
have I sought thee : let me
Tiot go astray from thy cjra-
mandments.
11 Thy words have I hid-
den in my heart : that I may
not sin against thee.
12 iJiessed art thou,
Lord : oh, teach me thy justi-
fications.
13 With my lips have I
pronounced all the judgments
of thy mouth.
14 In the way of thy testi-
monies have 1 been deliglited,
as in ail manner of riches.
15^ I will exercise myself in
thy connnauilments, and will
consider thy ways.
16 I will think upon thy
justifications: I will not for-
get thy words.
Glory be, <fec.
17 Give freely to thy ser-
vant, and quicken thou me;
and I shall keep thy words.
18 Open thou mhie eyes:
and I shall consider the won-
dnuis things of thy law.
19 I am a sojourner oii' the
earth : oh, li^le not thy i.>:ii-
mandments from me.
20 My soul hath ardently
longed for thy justitications,
at all times..
21 Thou hast rebuked the
dicli,qiiicleclinanl amandatis
tuis.
*'0K THE SICK.
811
Aufer 8 uie opprobrium, et
contuiiiptuin : quia tostimo-
iiia tua exquisivi.
Eteiiim sederunt principes,
etadversuin me loquebautur:
eervus autem tuus exerceba-
tu.r in ju.stificationibus tuis.
Nan et testinionia tua me-
ditatio inea est : et consilium
m(nnn justificationes tufe.
Adhujsit pavimento anima
mea: vivifica me secundum
verbum tuum.
\^ia8 meas enuntiavi, et
exaudisti me : doce me justi-
doatiuaes tuas.
Viain justificationum tua-
rutu instrue me : et exerce-
bor in mirabilibua tuis.
Dormitavit anima mea prae
taedio : confinna me in verbis
tuis.
Viam iniquitatis amove a
me : et de lege tua miserere
mei.
Viam veritatis elegi : judi-
cia tua non sum oblitus.
Adhajsi testimoniis tuis,
Douiiue : noli me confundere!
Viam mandatorum tuorum
cucujTi, cum dilatasti cor mo-
wr
(Gloria Patri, <fec.
proud : cursed are they who
<lt'clme from thy command,
meuts.
22 Remove from me re-
proach and ontempt: for I
have sought thy testimonies.
^d I'or prmces sat and
spake against me: but thy
servant was employed in thy
justificatitjus.
24 For thy testimonies are
iny ineditation : and thy juati-
ncations are my cos iscd.
25 My soul hath cleaved
to the pavement: quicken
thou me "ccording to thy
word. •'
26 I have declared my
ways, and thou hast lieard
me : oh, teach me thy justifi-
cations.
27 Instruct me in the way
of thy justifications: and I
shall exercise myself in thy
marvellous works.
28 My soul hath slumbered
through heaviness : strength-
en thou me in thy words.
29 Remove from me tlie
way of iniquity : and out of
thy law have mercy upon
me.
80 I have chosen tlie way
of truth : and thy jurlgments
I have not forgotten.
31 I have cleave'' tu thy
testimonies, Lord : con-
foui:d me nof;.
82 I have run the way of
thy commandments, for tbou
ha,?t enlarged nij heart
Glory be, <fec
fiia
INSTRUCTIORS AND DEVOTJOWII
Crf)vee Bebout anU ^^rofitatle 3?vasers,
TfK3ETIIICB WITH THREE OUR FATHERS AND THREE llAZh
MARYS, TO BE RECITED FOR THE DYING IN THEIR LAST
A30NY.
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleinon. Kyrie eleison.
Pater noster. Ave Maria.
Domine 3esu Christe, per
tuara sanctissimam agoni-
am, et orationem, qua urasti
pro nobis in Monte Oliveti,
quando factus est sudor
tuus sicut guttee sanguinis
decurrentis in terrani ; ob-
secro te, ut multitudinem
sudoris tui sanguinei, quern
prai timoris angustia copio-
sishime pro nobis effudisti,
offerre et ostendere digneris
Deo Patri omnipotejJti, con-
tra multitudinem omnium
peccatorum hujus tumuli
tui N,, et libera eum in hac
hora mortis suae ab omni-
bus pojnis et angustiis, quas
pro peccatis suis se timet
Cieruisse. Qui cum Patre
el Spiritu Saneto vi 'is et
regnas Deus in sbcuU sae-
culorum.
R. Amen
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord,
have mercy. Our Father.
Hail, Mary.
O Lord Jesus Christ,
through thy most sacred
agony and prayer, wherein
thou madest supplication
for us on Mount Olivet,
when thy sweat became as
drops of blood trickling
down upon the ground ;
vouchsafe, I beseech thee,
to ofter and present to God
the Father almighty, for the
abundance of all the sins
of this thy servant N., the
abundance of thy bloody
sweat, which, from anguish
of fear, thou sheddust so
profusely for us; and de-
liver him at this his hour of
death from dt\ the piim
and anguish which, for his
sins, he fears he hath de-
served. Who, with the Fa-
ther and the Holy Ghost,
livest and reignest God for-
ever and ever. Amen.
FOR THE SICK.
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleison. Kyrie eleison.
Pater noster. Ave Maria
818
Doniine JesuChriste,qui
pro nobis mori dignatus es
111 cruce ; obsecro te, ut, ora-
nes Jimaritudiiies paasio-
num, et poenarum tuarum,
quas pro nobis miseris pec-
catoribus sustinuisti in cru-
ce, maxime in ilia hora,
quando sanctissima anima
tua egressa est de saneti?
simo corpore tuo, ofTerre et
ostendere digneris Deo Pa-
tri omnipotenti pro anima
hujus famuli tui N.. et li-
bera eum in liac hora mortis
ab omnibus poenia et pas-
sionibus, quas pro peccatis
suis se timet meruisse. Qui
cum Patre et Spiritu Sancto
V1V13 et regnaa Deua in ssd-
cula saeculorum.
R. Amen.
Lord have mercy.
J-tinst, have mercy. Lord,
have mercy. Our Father.
Hail, Mary.
..jPJf^ ^^""''^ Christ,
who didst vouchsafe to die
upon the cross for us-
vouchsafe, I beseech thee*
to offer and present to God
the Father almighty, for the
soul of this thy servant N.,
all the bitternesses of thy
pains and sufferings, which
thou endurcdst on the cross
tor us miserable sinners, and
chiefly at that hour w' ^
thy most holy soul depa.->..
outofthysaeredbodvjand
deliver him at this his hour
of death from ajl the pa^ns
and sufferings which, for
nis sins, he fears he hath de-
served. Who, with the Fa-
ther and the Holy Ghost,
iivest and reignest God for- '
ever and ever. Amen.
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleison. Kyrie eleison. Pa.
ter noster. Ave Maria.
Domine Jesu Christe, qui
per OS prophetae dixisti : In
charitate purpetua dilexi te,
ideo attraxi te miserans tui ;
obsecro te, ut eamdem cha-
niatem tuam, qujB te de
Lord, have mercy. Christ,
have mercy. Lord, have
mercy. Our Father. Hail.
Mary.
O Lord Jesus Christ,who,
by tne mouth of the pro-
phet, hast said: I have loved
thee with an everhusting
love,thorefr>rehuveIdnuvn
thee to myself, taking pity
814
INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS
c.(v\\s in terram ad toleran-
das omnium pa8sionum tua-
rum amaritudines attraxit,
otferre et ostendere digneris
Deo Patri omiiipotenti pro
dr.ima hujua famuli tui N.,
et libera eum ab omnibus
lassionibus et pccnis, quas
pro ptccatia suls timet se
mcniisse. Et salvaanimam
ejus in hac hora exitus sui.
Aperi eijanuam vitas, et fuc
eum gaudere cum Sanctis
tuis in gloria asterna. Et
tu, piissime Domine Jesu
Christe, ".ui redemisti nos
pretiosissimo sanguine tuo,
miserere animte hojus fa-
muli tui, et earn introdu-
cere digneris ad semper vi-
rentia et anioena loca Para-
dini, ut vivat tibi amore
mdivisibili, qui a te, et ab
electls tuis numquam sepa-
rari potest. Qui cum Patre
3t Spiritu Sancto vi\'h et
regnas Deus in saecala sae-
3ulorum.
R. Amen.
on thee, — vouchsafe, I be-
seech thee, to offer and pre-
sent to God the Eather al-
mighty, for the soul of this
thy servant N., ihat same
love which drew thee down
from heaven to earth, to
bear the bitternesses of th)
sufferings ; and deliver hin
from all the pains and suf
ferings which, for his sins
he fears he hath deserved.
Oh, save his soul at this
hour of its departure. Open
to him the gate of life, and
make /uwi to rejoice with
thy Saints in glory everlast^
ing. O Lord Jesus Christ,
most merciful, who didst
redeem us by thy most })re-
cious blood, have mercy on
the soul of this thy servant,
and vouchsafe to admit it
into the ever-verdant gar-
dens of Paradise, that it
may live to thee in that in-
separable love, by wliich
thou art bound to thine
elect, and they to thee eter-
nally. Who, with the Fti-
ther and the Holy Ghost
livest r.nd reignest God for
ever and ever. Amen.
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyriw eleison.
Saiieta Mitriu, Ora pro eo.
Oiuiies saricti Aiigeli et Arch*
angeli, Orate, tL'c.
Sauctu Abel, o
Omiiis ciionis Jusurum, s
Saiiote Abraham, ^s
Saiicte Joannes Baptista, ^
Saiicte JosepJj, %
Oiaiies sancti Patriarchaj et
Prophetas, Orate, dx:
Saticte Petre, ^
Sanote Paule,
Sancte Andrea,
FOR THE SICK.
SLiUns of ti)c Bfifiifl.
816 1
a
Sancte Joannes, r»
Onaies saiicti Apostoli et
Evangehstie, Orate, dec.
Onines sancti Discipuli Domi-
ni, Orate, dtc.
Onmes sancti Inuocentes,
Orate, &c.
Sancte Stephane, Ora, dr.
Sancte Laurenti, Ora, dc.
Onuies sancti Martyres,
Orate, dc.
Sancte Silvester, Ora, dc.
Sancte Gregori, Ora, dc.
Sancte Augustine, Ora, dc
Onuies sancti Pontificos et
Confessores, Orate, dc.
Sancte Benedicte, Ora, dc.
Sancte Francisce, Ora, dc,
Omnes sancti ' Monachi et
Ereniitje, Orate, dc.
Sancta Maria Magdalena,
Ora, dc.
Haacta Lucia, Ora, dc. St. Lucj,
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Holy Mury, Pray for lum.
AH ye holy Angels and
Archangels,
Holy Abel,
All ye choirs of the Just,
Holy Abraham,
St. John Baptist,
St. Jo»ej)h,
All ye holy Patriarchs
and Prophets,
St. Peter,
St. Paul, • .^
St. Andrew, ^
St. John, ^
AH ye hol^ Apostles and ^
Evangelists, tr
All ye holy Disciples of f
our Lord,
All ye holy Innocents,
St. Stephen,
St. Lawrence,
All ye holy Martyrfl,
St, Sylvester,
St. Gregory,
St. Augustin,
All ye holy Bisliopa and
Confessors, .
St. Benedict, ?
St. Francis, <^
All ;ye holy Monks and "S*
Hermits, **
St. Mary Magdalen, S*
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INSTRUCTIONS AND BEVOTIONS
Omnes sanctie Virginea et
Viduao, Orate, <bc.
Omnes Sancti et Sanctse
Dei,
JnUrccdite pro eo.
Propitius esto,
Puree ci, Damine.
Propitius esto,
Mxaud'i noa, Domine.
Propitius esto,
Libera eurii, Domine,
Ali ii-a tua,
A pcricuio »i-irtis,
A mala morcC;
A pdMiis iuferni,
Ab oinni nialo,
A potostate diaKli,
Per Nativitatem tuam,
Per Crucem et Passionem
tuan*,
Per Mortem et Sepultu-
ram tuam,
Per gloriosara Resurrec-
tionem tua:<!i,
Per admirabilem Ascen-
sionem tuam.
Per gratiam Spiritus Sanc-
ti Paracliti,
In die judicii,
Peccatores,
Te rof/amus audi nos.
Ut ei parcas,
7'e royamns audi nos.
Kyrie eleison.
Chrixte eleison.
Kyrio eleisa i.
St
C
3
5»
All ye holy Virgins anu
Widows, Fray, c£-c.
All ye men and %\'om€as.
Saints of God,
Intercede for him.
Be merciful,
Spare him, Lord.
B« mercilui,
Gracioniili/ hear us, Lord
Be merciful unt' him,
Deliver him, Lord.
From thy wrath.
From tlie peril of death,
From an evil death,
From the pains of hell,
From all evil.
From the power of the
devil,
Through thy Nativit3%
Through thy Cross and
Passion, O
Through thy Death and h
Burial,
Through thy glorious Res-
urrecti(m,
Through thine admirable
Ascension, ^
Through the grace of the g
Holy Ghost the Paia ^
clete,
In the day of judgment,
We shmers.
Beseech thee, hear us.
That thou spare him,
We beseech thee, hear us,
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy
o
Ci
FOB THE SICK.
^ttt Hast %ons.
817
ikeir kr,es -IniT. ^/^^
man be unable to npeak, the name of t!^ ^ i*\¥'^3
stantly be invoked, and suchZTa^L-^^Zl '^'^ ''^'
and again repeated in his ear Ml<ming again
In mtinus tuas, Domine,
commendo spiritum meuui.
Domine Jesu Cliriste, sus-
nipe spiritual meum.
Sancta Maria, ora pro me,
Maria, mater gratiie, mater
Into thy hands, Lord, I
commend my spirit.
P Lord Jesus Clu-ist, re-
ceive my spirit.
Holy Mary, pray for me.
Holy Mary, mother of
misericordi^, tu me ab h^ te graT^moS'of't'^''' .°*
i;n.tege.et hora mortis sus- tir'd^nrml Z^^ t
^ ' ■ ' enemy, and receive me at the
iiour of death.
The soul being departed, the following Hesponsortj mag be
R. Subvenite Sancti Dei • R Cnnif. ♦« /,.-.
occurrite Angeli Domini, sus-' yelafuroV^ c^mfS
SreaTrcoT' f *«T^*^-.yeAngXofTle
^"'''- fering it in the sight of the
TT o . . Most Hiffh.
V Suscipiat te Christus, V. May Christ receive tl^ee
qui vocayit te, et m sinum who hath called thee Zd
Abraha. Angeli deducant te. may the AngelllnS
to Abraham's bosom.
R. Suscipientes animam
ejus, offerentes earn in con-
ppectu Altissimi.
. "V\ Requiem iuternam dona
ei, Domine, et lux perpetua
luceat ei,
R. Offerentes earn in nnn-
spectu Altissimi
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69
R. Receiving his soul, r ffer-
ing it in the sight of the Most
High,
^ . Eternal rest give unto
him, O Lord, and let per-
petual KgJit shine upon hhn.
Ox the Most High.
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INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS, ETC.
V. Lord, have morcy.
H. CluiHt, have mercy.
V. Jjord, huvo mcrfy.
Our Faitluir.
V. Ami ieud us not into
tcniptutioii.
It. JJut (loliviT us from evil
V. Ktenial ruat give uuto
him, O Lord.
K. And let [Mirpctual li{{lit
sliino upon him.
V. Kroiu the gate of liell.
K. Deliver his soul,
Lord.
V. May he rest in pence.
R. Amen.
Y. O Loril, hear my prayer
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Let ua pray.
To thee, O Lord, wo com-
V. Kyrio eleison.
R, Chrinte eleison.
V. Kyrie eleison.
Pater iioster.
V. Kt ne nos inducas iu
tentationern.
R. Sed lilx'ra nos a malo.
V. Requiem letornani dona
fii, Doniine.
R. Et lux perpetua luceat
el
V. A porta infer!.
R, Erue, Domino, animam
eju.«*.
V. Requiescat in pace.
R. AnuMi.
V. Doniine, exaudi oratio-
nem meani.
R. £t clamor me us ad te
veuiat.
Oremus.
Tibi, Doniine, commenda-
mua animiim famuli tui N., ut mend the .soul of thy servant
defunctUH s/eculo tib! vivat, et N., that being dead to the
quae per fragilitatemhumanre world he may live to thee ;
C(Hiversationis peccata ct>m- and the sins he hath commit-
miwit, tu venia misericordis- ted, through the frailty of hia
eimoB pietatis absterge. Per mortal nature, do thou, in .Ay
Christum Dominum nostrum, most merciful goodness, for-
R Amen. give «»d wash aAvay. Amea
The hod}i is then decenfhf laid out, and a Ught placed hefct
it. A small Crucifix in pat in the horuh of the dtveasid.
upon hix breast, or the hands are themselves placed cross-
lOTse, while the body is sprinkled with holy water.
Prayers that may be used by Kiirviving Friends.
Grant, O Lord, we Veseech theo, th.'it while we lan-ent
the departure of tiiia thy iservunt, we may always e-
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8)9
ainie Jcsuh Christ our J.ord. Aiuen ^""^^^g" t'le
Omost wi.so und m.rdful Lord, who h«8t ord.ined
tluH 1 te ;i8 a |.;,H8:.gc., to the future, confinin^r our rtCnU
aru.. to the time of (,ur |.il^r,l,nnge here and re!eni t
<|r hereafter the state of p'unlhnun.t and ewl^ ;« d
M;.fo to m who are yet alive, and have Htili thJ oC
tmnty of reeoneiliation with thee, the grace ho to'K
over a! lour aet,o.,.s, and to correct every nlicrhtest w ui-
surn:? ;r''/" ''"'•"•'•^ ^" ''oaven,that^we ma r J
8 iprised wi h our Bins uncancelled, or our duties unful-
filled; but when r,ur bodies shall ^n, down into the " ave
our sou s may ascend to thee, and dwell with thee for-
evH^r in the mansions of eK.rnal bliss. Throu-d, Jesus
Christ our Lord and only Saviour. Amen.
T/ie Litany for the Faithful Departed will be fmnd in iU
place, p, 727.
-♦♦♦-
®l)e Burial of tlje ?IIeob.
[The parts within brackets refer to solemn obsequies.]
^^Z^,rf ^''"^^ ^<=^ted in a mrplice and black »tole, standing
ftt the fcft of the deceased, fiprinkles the corpse with holy
water, and then says the antiphon : .
Jw,<. Siiniquitatesobserva- Ant. If thou, Lord, shalt
Tens, Don^me; Domine, quia mark iniauities; Lord, whn
susunebit? ' ghaU abide it? "' "
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Psalm cxxix. Deprofundis f Out 1 1 the deptlis, Ac), see p. 930
^n/. Si iniquitatescbserva- Ant. If thou, Lord, shalt
veria, Domine ; Doiuiut!, quia mark iniqaities; Lord, who
nustinebit ?
Ant. Exultab'irit Domino
tBsa humiliata.
shall abide it ?
Anf. The bones that were
humbled shall rejoice in the
Lord.
Psalm 1. Miserere mei (Have lucrcy on mo, tfec), p. 766.
Requiem aeternam, &c. Eternal rest, <fec.
Ant. Exultabunt Domino Ant. The bonen that were
ossa huTi.iliata. humbled shall rejoice in the
Lord.
\^At solemn obsequies, the followinrf Reaponsory in said or
sung in the church, the corpse being there.^
Siibvenite, Sjincti Dei ; oc- Come to hia assistance, ye
currite, Angeli Domini, sus- Saint, of God; come forth to
cipientes animam ejus, offer- meet him, ye Angels of the
entes eam in conspectu Altis- Lord, receiving fds soul, offi -
ing it in the sight of the Most
High.
V. May Christ receive
thee, who called thee ; and
may the Angels conduct thee
to Abraham's bo^om.
R. P'Ceiving his soul, of-
fering in tilt sight of tic
Most liigh.
Eternal rest give unto Aim,
O Lord ; and let perpetual
light s.'iitie upon /urn.
Offering it in the sight of
the Mo t, ligh.
Bimi.
V. Suscipiat te Christus,
qui vocavit te, et in sinum
Abrahte Angeli deducant te.
R. Suscipientes animam
ejus, offerentes eai iu con
spectu Altissimi.
Requiem aeternam dona ei,
Oomine ; et lux perpetup lu-
jeat ei.
Offerentes eam in conspec-
tu Altissimi.
[Then are said tlie Matins for the ^ea^ nith three Noc*nrni
and Lauds ; and at the end of li ^ 0} ', the antipho. Elgo
sum resurrectio (I am the resui rectiwi, <fec.) havint been
repeated after the canticle Ber«dictus], the Pater nos ii
taid secretly.
Et ne nos inducaa in tenta-
tionem.
li. Sed libera nos a malo
y A porta inferi.
R. Erue, Domiiie, animam
OJUS.
V Re(juiescat in puco.
U. Amen.
V. Doniine, exaudi orutio-
nem jueain.
R. Et clamor mens ad te
veniat.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Oremus.
Absolve, quaisi 'uus, Domi-
ne, animan furunli tui N. ab
cnini vinculo delictoruin, ut
in resurrectionis gloria inter
Pfuii'tos et electo8 tuos resus-
citatus respirf^t.
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8^1
And lead us not into temo.
tation. *^
R- But deliver us from
evil.
V. From the gate of heJl.
it. Deliver his soul, O
Lord. '
v. May he rest in peace.
Jv. Anion.
V. Lc>rd,"heur my praj.
R. And let my cry come
mito thee.
V. 'I'ho Lord be with yciL
R lud with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Absolve, we beseech thee.
O Lord, the soul of thy ser*
vantN. from all the bonds of
fns sins, that, rising again in
the glory of the resurrection
he may enjoy repose among
thy saints and elect.
R. Amen.
R. Amea
[// (Jte u ceased "as a r^ricH or a bishop, the name of his dia-
's cu'pre<Hed in the prayers ^
K.rvn"/.?^''n"''"'''''^'""'™'» ^"^" not into judemont
b lu r; ?".S.T.'- "'''- -"!■ % servant, f' U^rd! foj
-.^u.. _ j..=tincau.vur ho- in li Mght shall U( uan bo
69*
622
THE BURIAL OF THE DFA.D.
mo, nisi per to omnium pec- justifiod, unlcHs throviRli thee
caturuni ei tribmitur reniiasio. romissiou of all hid sins be
Noil erj^o cum, quiesunuis, gniiittid unto liim. Lot not,
tua jiuUcialis sentontia pro- there tore, we beseech thee,
mat, quom tibi vera supplica- tlie sentence of thy judgment
tio tidei Christiana) coinmen- weigh upon him, whom the
dat: f.od gratia tua il'' ^nc-
currente, meroatur ev.uliire
judicium ultionis, qui, duin
vixerit, insignitus est signacu-
lo Sancta) Triniiatis : qui vi-
vis et r«'gnaH iu Bujcula sa3cu-
lorum.
true isupplicatiiai of Ciiristian
I'ailh (loth commend unto
thee : but by Vni succor of
thy grace, nuiy ha merit to
escape ihr judgment of ven-
geance, who, while he lived,
was marked with tlie seal of
the Holy Trinity : who liveat
anil reignest forever and
ever.
R. Amen. K. Amen.
27i.€n, a chorister beginning, the clergy standing round chant
the following Response :
Libera me, DoHiUie, de Deliver me, Lord, from
morte iBterna, in die ilia tre- eternal death, in that tre-
meuda : Quando cceli moveu- mendous day : Wlien the
di sunt et terra : Dum vene- heavens shall be moved, and
ris judicare saeculum per ig- the earth : When thou shalt
uaui, come to judge the world by
tire.
v. Tremens factus sura V. I am in fear and treni-
ego, et timeo, dum discussio bling, until the trial cometli,
vonerit, atque ventura ira. and the wrath to come. U.
R. Quando cceli movendi When the heavens shall be
sunt et terra : Dum veneris moved, and the earth : When
judicare sseculum per ignem. thou shalt come to judge the
world by fire.
V. Dies ilia, dies irse, cala- V. That day, a day of
mitatis et miserice, dies mag- wrath, cuLimity, and misery ;
na et amara valde : R. Dum a day great and very bitter :
veneris judicare steculum per R. When thou shalt come to
igneiu. Requiem aeternam judge the world by fire,
dona ei, Domme, et lux per- Eternal rest give unto him,
petua fuceat ei. Lord, and let perpetual
light shme upon hi n.
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823
V. Libera me, Domino, do V Ddivnr «,« a t ,
morto a-torna, in die ilia tre- from et^.r T i ?i ^ ^^'^^
menda: Quando ca^ii move'.. U^men o'^dav'^'YVlu^^^^
a. mm et terra : Dum vene- Iu.ave s" d Ib^o* nuyve and
r. Hicure «a.culum per i,. the eartb : WituCu 'stft
come to judge the world by
fare. ''
Whilst the above Respomory i» hnnfj suva, the Pri.st r>nt»
incense ^n the thurible ; ami, the RcspoLry hc?nn ended
achorater mth the first choir .a.vA^rie^.lS S
the second chotr answers, Christe eIei«on. Ther^^lheZll
say together, Kyrie eleison. ^ °"
Next, the Priest says in a loud voice. Pater noster, which is
satd secretly by all: meanwhile he receives from theatilt
ant theasperyeof holy water ; and havi, Lj^a In.
four^ mchnation to the Crucifix opposite him, ke Zes
round the bier, and sprinkles the body of the deeded
thrice on each side viz., at the feet, at the middle, and at
thejiead: then, returning to Ids place, he receives the thu-
rible from the assistant, ai^ in like manner noes round the
bier and incenses the corpse in the same way as he sprin-
kled It; or If the place is inconvenient for that purpose
he sprinkles and incenses the corpse standing inhisowT^
place; then, returning the thurible to the assistant, he
says : *
v. Et ne no8 inducas in
tentationem.
H. Sed libera nos a male.
V. A porta inferi.
li Erue, Domiue, animam
ej 38.
V. Requiescat in pace.
R. Amen.
V. Domine, exaudi oratio-
nem meam.
R. Et clamor mens ad te
Vtiiiiut.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
R. iut cum spiritu tuo.
V. And lead us not into
temptation.
R. But deliver us from
evil.
V. From the gate of hdl.
R. Deliver his soul, O
Lord.
V. May he rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V. Lord, hear my pray-
R. And let ipy cry come
«rito t) ^'e.
V". 1 ne Lord be with vqu
R. And with thy spirit.
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V/reraus.
Deus, cui propriura est mi-
sereri semper et parcere, te
tjupplices exuramus pro aiiima
famuli tui N., quam hotlie de
hoc saoculo migrare jussisti:
ut uuii tradas earn in maims
inimici, iieque obliviscuris in
linem, sed jubeas earn a Sanc-
tis Angelis suscipi, et ad pa-
triam Paradisi per duel : ut,
quia in te speravit et credidit,
noil poeuas inferni sustiueat,
sed gaudia sempite>na possi-
deat.
R. Amen.
Let U8 pray.
God, whose property is
always to have mercy and to
spare, we humbly beseech
thee for the soul of thy ser-
vant N., which thou hast tliia
day commanded to depart
out of this world : that thou
deliver it not into the hands
of the enemy, nor forget it
unto the end ; but command
at to be received by the holy
Angels, and conducted into
Paradise, our true country :
that, as it trusted and be-
lieved in thee, it may not
suffer the pains of hell, but
attain unto everlasting joys.
11. Amen.
The prayer being ended, tJie clerka sing :
In Paradisum deducant te May the Angels conduct
Angeli, in tuo adventu susci- thee into Paradise ; at thy
piant te Martyres, et perdu- coming may the Mu^tyrs re-
cant te in civitatem sanctam ceive thee, and lead thee to
Jerusalem. Chorus Angel- Jerusalem, the holy city,
orum te suscipiat, et cum La- May the AngeUc choir re-
zaro quondam paupere eeter- ceive thee, and with Lazarus,
nam habeas requiem. once a beggar, mayest tbo\x
have eternal rest.
Benediction of the Sepulchre, if it has not previously been
blessed.
Oremus.
Let us pray.
Deua, cujus niiseratione
animse fidehum requiescunt,
huiic tumulum benedicere »J<
dignare, eique Angelum tu-
um sanctum deputa custo-
God, by whose compas-
the souls of the faithful
sion
find rest, vouchsafe to bless»J
this
thy
CLUXX
grave, and assign thereto
holy Angel for a guard ;
de ^ -.11 iU„
auSt
THE BUEIAA OJ THE DEAD.
lictorum. „t in T "empe; I^ri^u*'?."'.'?-' b"ried,
cum Sanctis tuis sin : fine 1®-
tentur. Per Christum Domi-
num nostrum.
R. Amen.
that with thy Saints they
may ever rejoice in thee to
all eternity Through Jania
Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
The prayer being mid, the Priest sprinkles with h.i .
and afterwards incenses, the bodv TftZ 2 l^ T^"^'
grave. Then he intones the anlfphi! "''^ ""^ '^''
Ant. Ego sum resurrectio Anf T nm +i,«
et v.ta: qui credit in n", and the ife he Z'i^r'™
ctiamsimortuusfueritviTCt' eth in mf ' ui i , '''•
et omni, qui vivit, et crid t dead dmu' hV. "^''^ '"' ^
.nme. „„n .o.et. in .te. o^\,X.t.XCZl
m me shall not die forever
Then the Priest says •
Kyrie eleison Lord \ """'^■
Pater noster. i. MtTelT^''
In the n,^an time, ,Unding in 1m place, h, ,prinkle> tlu:
corpse,
y.m ne no8 inducas in V. And lead us not inte
tentationem.
R. Sed hbera nos a malo.
V. A porta inferi.
R. Erue, Domine, animam
ejus.
V. Requiescat in pace.
R. Amen.
- = i.<"nim;, uxauai oratio-
nem ineam.
temptation.
R. But deliver us from
evil.
V. From the gate of hell.
R. Deliver his soul,
Lord.
V. May he rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V . { Lord, heai- my pray
er. «
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R. Et clamor mens ad te
rcniat.
V. Dumiiius vobiscum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuu,
Oremus.
Fnc, quuisumus, Domine,
banc cum xurvu tuo detutictu
nuHeriairdium, ut factorum
Buoi'um in paMiin iioii rucipiat
vicem, qui tuam in votfd tu-
nuit vuluntatcm : ut sicut
hie cum vera tidua Junxit li-
delium turmi^, ita illic oum
tua misuratio oocict aiigolicis
churi!!>. i*er Christum i)umi-
uum uustrum.
R. Amen.
V. Requiem teternam dona
ei, Dcmine.
R. Et lux purpetua luceat
ei.
V. Requiescat in pace.
R. Amen.
V. Anima ejus, et animiB
omnium tidelium defuncto-
rum, per misericordiam Dei
requiescaitt iu pace.
11. Amen.
R. And let my cry came
unto tliee.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Grant, O Lord, we beseech
thee, this mercy unto thy
servant deceaseil, that, hav-
ing in uitention kept thy
will, he may nn^ sutler in re-
quital of hif< deeds : but that,
as here a true faith joined
hhn unto the company of tiie
faithful, so there thy compas-
sion may associate /tim
with the choirs of Angels.
Tlirougli Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
V. Elternal rest give unto
hitn, O Lord.
R. And let perpetual light
shine upon him.
V. May he rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V. May his soul, and the
souls of all the faithful de-
parted, tlirough the mercy of
God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
On ret' iming from the burial is said the antiphon Si iniqiii-
tates observaveris (If *hou, Lord, shalt mark iniquities,
Ac), ». 819, with the /^sahn De profundis, /?. 930 ; aftet
which the antiphon Si iuiquitates is repeated.
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mt ©tlrer of m nuxfal of infant,.
27
827
Jnt Sit iionu'M Dr.mirii a t m
«fec.), p. 963. "^ ^""uien,
Oloriu Patri, (fee, r^, , . .
^"f. Sit noMu.. Domini t7 M 'V''1^''''' '^''
usque 111 vajfulum. • w, . '^'' ' *""" t'"« time
iorm tor evermore.
y7/«t ?■« said:
Lord, have mercy.
Oltrist, have timrcy.
r^ter uo.ter:\fee.. ..c.r.^0. Our Fah?;. 'T'^ ;
Mur l<.itiier, Ac, secretly.
Meanwhile he i^pritiklea the corpse.
V. And lead us not into
temptutioji.
J^. But deliver us from
evil.
v. But me hast thou re
ceived, because of mine inua
cence.
. H. And hast confirmed me
in thy sight forever.
V. The Lord be witJi yoa
R. And with thy *<pirit.
Let us pray.
Kyrie eleison.
Cliriste eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
1 V
V". Et ne noa inducjia in
tontatioiiem.
li Sed libera nos a male.
V. Me auteni propter in-
uocentiam suscepistl
R- Et confirmnsti me in
conspectu tu(. in leternum.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
-U. Et cum spiritu tuo.
OremuM.
Omnipotens et mitissime
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eorum meritis vitam illico lar-
giris aetcrnarn, sicut aniinte
hujus parvuli hodie credimua
te fecisse : fac nos, qucesumus,
Domine, per intercessionem
boataj Marias semper Virginia,
ot omnium ' Sanctorum tuo-
mra, hie purificatis tibi men-
h})us tkmulari, et in Paradise
■rum bcatis parvulis perenni-
tcr sociari. Per Cliristum
Dominum nostrum.
R. Amen.
Ant. Juvenes et virgines,
Pones cum junioribus, lau-
d'jnt nomen Domini.
mediately, without any mer-
its of theirs, give eternal life,
when they depart out of thii
world, even as we believe
thou hast done to the soul ol
this little child this day;
grant unto us, we beseech
thee, Lord, tljrough the in-
tercession of the blesaed Mary
ever Virgin, and all tliy
Saints, that we may serve
thee here with pure minds,
and be companions of the
blessed little ones in Piira-
dise forever. Through Clu-ist
our Lord.
II. Amen.
Ant. Young men and maiel-
ens, old men and children, let
them praise the name of the
Lord.
Psalm cxlviii. Laudate D&minum de caelis (Praise ye the
Lord from the heavens, (fee), p. 87t».
Glory be to the Father, Ac.
Ant. Young men and maid-
Gloria Patri, (fee.
^w^ Juvenes et virgines,
penes cum junioribus, laudent ens, old men and children, let
nomen Domini.
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleisoa
Kyrie eleison.
Pater noster, (fee.
V. Et ne nos iuducas in
tentationem.
R. Sed libera nos a malo.
V. Sinite parvulos venire
ad me.
ft. Talinw;. eet enim regaum
them praise the name of the
Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Fatlier, <fec.
V. And lead us not into
temptation.
R. But deliver us from
evil.
V. Suffer little children to
ceme unto me.
li. For of such is the king
dosi of hertven.
THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD.
V Dominus vobiscum.
li. Et cuni spiritu tuo.
Oremua.
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V. Tlie Lord be with you.
«-. And with thy spirit.
Ornnipottjns sempiterne
Let us pray.
tor, qui uminam hujus parvu- this dlviJ ^Vl' ■"'''" ''^'^
nu.sericorditer vocjire Hi.rm lif+u '" ^"'\^"e souJ ot tJus
tus e.s; dignerirrtim^to- fl aTel ."tucw'"f "/i
ne, itu nobiscum niiscricordi- T or Mf?. 'i ,^^®' ''''*''• ^^
ter uteres ut mentis tr an . with'u^ltf br/l"""'"'-^'^
ViigiiiLs et oinmmn Sancto- Mary ever Vinrin «,..! . ii ii
rum tuorum, in codem regno SaiuL'^e a ^iCy eln .J/I
nos oum ommbus Sanctis et rejoice in the s mrkin 1
ElectKs tu.s sen^per facas con- with all tl) v Sai ts and f ct
gaudere. Qui v, vise tregnas, Who li vest and reige^^^^^^^
"piHt^s'^Sancir ^ "'^"^^ God the Father^Kf um'y
fjpintus bancti Dens, per of the Holy Ghos' God lor
ornma sa^cula s^culorum. . ever and ever
^^' ^'"'^»- R. Aihen.
27ienihe Priest sprinkles the corpse, as also the grave with
holy v^ater, and iucen.es it : after which it is bS''
I^asth/ uhenhereturns/rom the burial to the church hemvs
87 S 3 % '^r f^^^t^'^'^dreu, Eei.edicite omnia opera%
8.3, with the Gloria Patri at the end, and the A.Uiphonf^
Benedicite Dominum, om- Bless the Lord, all ye hi«
nes eiecti ejus, agite dies elect, keep days of r'lWiitl
I«t,t.e et contitemiui illi. and give praisiuraJhC. ^'
Then the Priest says before the Altar.
V. Dominus vobiscum. V. The Lord be with yon.
K. Lt cum spiritu t io, R. And with thy spirit.
^*"e™"s- Let us pmy.
^pW^ ? •" ■f''' ''l''^'"" "^"^ ^"^' ^''= '^'''^' ^•''P«"«e the
geit.rum mu.-steria hommum- services of Ankels anrJ mon
Hue uaptjiisya couceue pro- in a wonderful cider ; murej.
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pitius, ut a quibus tibi minis- fully grant, that they who
trantibus in coelo semper as- ever stand ministering before
sistitur, ab his in terra vita thee in heaven, may dtfeml
nostra muniatur. Per Chris- our hfe on earth
turn Dominum nostrum. Christ our Lord.
R, Amen. K. Amea
Through
Stagers for t|)e BeaU.
The Psalm Miserere and the Psalm De ProfandiH may he
used, saying, at the end of each, instead of " Glory be to the
Father," Ac, the versiele :
V. Eternal rest give unto them, Lord.
R. And let perpetual light shine upon them.
A Prayer for the Faithful departed.
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful,
grant to the souls of thy servants departed the reinia>ion
of all their sins, that, through pious supplieations, they
may obtain tiie pardon whieii they have always desired.
Who livest and reignest with God the Father, in the
unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.
On the day of a person^ s decease or burial.
O God, whose property is always to have mercy and
to spare, we humbly beseech thee for the soul of thy ser-
vant J\., which thou hast this day commanded to depart
out of this world, that thou wouldst not deliver h iiUc
the hands of the enemy, nor forget it unto the end, but
'.vouldst command it to be received by thy holy Angefe,
and conducted to Paradise, its true country ; tliat, as ia
thee it hath hoped and believed, it may not sufl'er tne
mins of hell, but may take possession of eternal joys.
Thiough Christ our Lord. Amen.
On tlie third, seventh, or thirtieth day after burial.
Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, O Lord, to admit the
PHAYERS FOE THE DEAD. gj,
p.tual dew of % Lercv iZ '^7" ."P"" " "'« 1'"-
Aiiien. •' ^- Jofouali Clirist our Lord.
n r„^ ^! 1' """'■'""'"■* of a person', burial.
^ tfOd, the Lord of mprov nn/i «, i
Boiil of thy servant N ivl\ • ^'''■^''"' ^''^"^^ *» the
we co,nmemorute tl.e ;kro ^"."^'f T^ "*' ^'^«'^^ ^uria]
ne..ot>e.t,und tl,e "ri.test7 '^^ ^'^'-^^-
ourLord. Amen. "«"'"^^'* «^ ^^Sf^t. Throu(rh Christ
For one lately deceased.
Absolve, we beseech thee O 7 nr^ n i «
i^or a Bishop or Priest
i^or Father and Mcih ■ v
of -y >^/-a„73: TKv'e^S'iC 'i: ''»"'?
grant that I may see them \r. tt • f ^ f^"'**' ^^^
ne«a. Througlf Chri^tTurL^rl ^l^L?'"""' '"»""■
-For Friends and Benefactors
our L.ufd. Aine
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^32 PBAY^.RS FOR THE DEAD.
For all that lie in a church or churchyard.
O God, by whose mercy the souls of the faithful find
rest, mercifully grant to thy servants N. N., and to all
that, here and everywhere, have slept in Christ, the par-
don of their sins, that, absolved from all guilt, they may
rejoice with thee for all eternity. Through the same
Christ our Lord. Amen.
For a Man deceased.
Incline thine ear, O Lord, to our prayers, wherewiln
we humbly beseech thy mercy, that thou wouldst grant
to the soul of thy servaat N., which thou hast com-
nimded to depart out of this world, a place in the re-
gion of light and peace, and wouldst make it the asso-
ciate of thy Saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
For a Woman deceased.
Have mercy, we beseech thee, O Lord, according to
thy goodness, on the soul of thy servant N., that, being
delivered from the corruptions of mortality, it may be
restored to the inheritance of everlasting salvation.
Through our Lord Jesus Cln-isi, <fcc.
For many deceased.
We oifer to thee, O Lord, our most humble supplica-
tions in behalf of the souls of thy servants ; i)eseeching
thee, that whatever defilements they have contracted in
this mortal life, thou wouldst mercifully pardon, and
wouldst set them in the abode of thy redeemed and
blessed ones. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who
liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the ]Ioly
Ghost, God, forever and ever Amen.
•RAYERS FOR THE DEiJ).
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Souls fit mxmovp. ^^
p.^P".:?f?" tt^;/;;;|;^^^ at u.
safe to send thv ^.-els to b p k ^7''"' ^'^'^ ^'«'"^I'-
tl.y holy apostle IW a,!cl ^ o^wl" 'l' ^^'"^'-^ ^'^
pnson; hear even also on his dw to '^''^'■•' ^^ ''«
plications of thy Churd, rl .^ l'^^, P'-'y^'''^'* «tnd nup.
s<>ulsforwhomW y 'th' tlol "'^ ^^^ ^« ^'^^
being opened wide thevnfj v f '''''''?. ^^ ^^''''' l>n«on
tl. bosom of Ihv m'e 7 iZt' ^'^^'^^y '>'<^^ived into
upon the souCthat crv tn^.l.^r'"""";'-'' P""' ''«»'«
the flames of purifv T^, ? "'T """ t"''""''
ti>o«e suireri,, ' sSt ii^dl' .Tl,™ , Z' ""°"
ui.on thera. I'ater, Ave, Gloria. ' ■'"' ""^'''^^J'
purest charity and -iv^niVinV, vi / ^ "''*^^ ^^'*^'' ^he
fh- God cr/'ad' it^hSi^tr '• rXi';^. '.T/'-'-''?
after my God'" and v*.f n..r.r,,+ *: • f''"''>t: J thirst
their Ici^e, nor re'fvfH.e W d iln ^^ tl 'l'^''^"'' 'i
H.i>..s in^a B,e.e1 eUr'nil^Zr ^^tel^irGll^Hf
Stben Suspircatf.„, tot f6e JSfoI,, Soul, f„ JJuvflntor..,
THEOUOa THE MOST BilTKU PASS.OX AM DEATU Or CHEisJ
^-j..!ie so ^.ca, "I"™" "' tlw gMden, tliat tliy
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sweat became as drops i.f blood, trickling down \\p< i tbo
ground; through this thy most precious blood, I h mbl
beseech thee, have mercy on the holy souls in pur<;.itory
especially [that soul which is most deslitutc]. Deliver
thera from all their torments, and wipe away all tears
from their eyes. (Apoc. vii. 17.) Pater, Ave, I)e pro-
fundis.
Mond^jy.
O Jesus, our Redeemer and Saviour, who wast takei.
captive for our sins ; through these thy most cruel bonds,
I humbly beseech thee, h;ive mercy on the holy souls in
purgatory, especially [that soul which is nearest entering
into heaven']. Loose all the bonds of their sins, where-
with human frailty hath entangled them in this life, that
with joy they may sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise
(Ps. cxv. 17.) Pater, Ave, De profundis.
Tuesday.
O Jesus, joy of my heart, who didst pormit thy blessed
countenance, on w!uch Angels desire to look, to be blind-
folded, spit "Oiirj, and struck with blows; through this
thy inconiprnlu'iriible patience, I humbly beseech thee,
have mercy on the holy souls in purgatory, especially
[that soul which was to be delivered last]. Admit them
into the briglitness of thy light, and fill them with joy
with thy countenance. (Ps. xv. 11.) Pater, Ave, De
profundis.
Wednesday.
O Jesus, crown of our glory, who for our pride wa«;t
lacerated with scourges, and ignominiously crowned with
cruel thorns; through this' thy extreme humility, I hum-
bly beseech thee, have mercy on the holy souls in pur-
gatory, especially [that soul for which I am most hound
to pray]. Vouchsafe to grant that they may speedily
obtain the crown of eternal glory ; for thou art he that
crowneth us with mercy and compassion. (Ps, cii. 4.)
Pater, Avq, Do profundi;?.
hav(
PKa fERS F THE DEAD.
Thnrnday.
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and drink ; throuT is L L.^f T"' ''l"!!'' '^^"' ""'"'■
seeeh thee have mercy^n i^t "„ "L*-:' ''"■"'''^ >«-
e.Hpecially [Aa, .«„/ ifcA ,„: ^ it, ".'//T "•
^ble ,„ th^ kingdom. (Lulto xxii. 30.)
ihy
r, Ave,
Friday.
O JeHus, our advocate and iudo-p wim t»,
lust judgment, w...st .-ondcnmi iXV I'^t it.cTd IX
Saturday.
be?r ''our Vn"/,-!i;'°Jl""'K"!!' ""'J' S°»d, wl,odid.st thyself
bear our sins in tliy body on the wood; thromdi this
% immense benefit, I humbly beseech th^o, lave'me "y
h'er;^i,rroT.T'"^ -^^ ,r -? to^tra:d",:u,Vm"
hear w th joy: Come, ye blessed ui mv Father, possess
tilt^^orld. (Matt. xxv. 34.) Pate- ive, De profandis.
An Invocation to be made aj'ter the preceding Prayers.
O ye iioly Angels, and all ye Elect of God sucpor
Ind 2"\r'''r' ^^.f ^^"'^ «f ^he faithful IpTted
And do thou, above all, intercede in their beha f and
tZ*4^l^"y^^y b'--d «on,0 merciful, o'SdO
«"vvL Tirgiu iixary. Amen.
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PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD.
To Ihoe, most holy Virgin Mary, my Mother, do T turn
in humble supplication, confidently prayinji^ to thee, and
entreating thee, that, for that sword which pierced thy
heart, when thou sawest thy beloved Son Jenus bow his
head and give up the ghost, thou wouldst succor the
poor souls in purgatory, and those especially of vviiich
particular mention hath here been m:ide. O Mother of
sorrows, O Queen of martyrs, for the love of Jesus, who
died for us on the cross, help us also with thy powerful
prayers, who are in d;mger not only of falling into pur-
gatory, but even of being lost eternally. O Mary, our
d(jar Mother, Mother of grace, Mother of mercy, take
pity upon us.
A Prayer that may he said daily.
O most gracious God, Father of mercies, God of in-
finite goodness, behold me humbly prostrate before thy
throne : I pray and beseech thee to have mercy upon the
holy souls in purgatory; cast a propitious look upon
them, especially N. and N. ; deliver them from their suf-
ferings, and put them in possession of their everlasting
inheritance. Remember that they are the works of thy
hand, purchased by the most precious blood of thy
divine Son Jesus, and show thy infinite mercy upon
them. Hear, () Lord, the prayers that I put up to thee
with confidence, through the merits of the passion and
death of Jesus, thy most beloved Son, that they may
receive their consolation, and enjoy without delay that
immortal glory which thou hast prepared for thine elect.
So I hope, and so let it be.
O eternal Father, for the most precious blood of Jesus,
and for the most bitter dulors of Mary, have pity and
lompassion up^n the sou's in purgatory. Araen.
WATERS FOR THE DEAD. gj,, I
gfood Jesus, have men-v nn iUr. i .
(or the soul, or ^ouls of N ( ZilZu II' ^"'^"'"'^
rest. ^' ""^ ^'^'^"t to them eternal
When the chaplet is addresser^ fn fl,n w j t^. .
^»;e Maria m said at' the lan^r hi! J ?'^^ 7"'^''"' ^^e
the following invocationT ^ "^^ ' ^"^ ^^ *^« ^'^'^"er,
O Mary, mother of frnee mothor ^p
-'d obtain for t1.em 'eternal resl "^' ^''^^ *■<"
cioas blood XI fhoudiZ ''-;'"'"'">'•, ""■«%* the pre-
in the Garden of ot^ O^gS/l'sTave" '"'"'^""^
them. *= Jesus, have mercy on
th e'toLf ^f'Mrwhrtr;; "r "™"'' <^-«^« ^^
through the preeourWo V^r K .r"."''' kindness:
them In thy a Z „'' o toorl'''"",''"^' '^"'^ for
them. *" ^' ^'""' •'<^™'*' '"'ve mercy on
thetni:'l?tt:; wh'"oL^i't"'''r "*'' '^^"''o for
w^t^nr-^^-iSSSv-
nuvH mercy on them ^^^var}, u g-ood Jesus,
^ny iriends and companions : througii tljfc
• Tho cfaaplet is the third „art of the Rosarv.
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PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD.
precious blood which thou didst pour forth upon the
cross, and through the dolors which Mary, our tender
Mother, endured at the foot of the cross, O good Jesus,
have mercy on us.
bth. I offer thee, O my Saviour, thia fifth decade for
the soul of my father (or of my mother : r;r of N ) ;
I offer thee for this soul so dear to me, the precious
blood and the sacred water that flowed for it from thy
heart, transfixed by the lance : through the mysterious
wound ill thy divine heart, O good Jesus, open to this
soul the gate of heaven, and grant me grace to be re-
united with it forever in the bosom of thy goodness.
Numerous indulgenced prayers, applicable to the souls in
purgatory, will be found in the list given at p. 281 <fcc, and
in their proper plac4i&
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on the
tender
Jesus,
de for
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ecious
m thy
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o this
be re-
588.
ouls in
;c.,aud
Y:IlHGir^ <^ 't-'H,:
:D
V,, !:,!).<-. I. S^Ai
OFFICE OF THE BLESSEI, VIK(.IN,
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ffde linlc (S>m, of ,^, gj^^^^j, ^.^_^.^
PRAYERS THAT MAY RV q^tt. «„
MAY BE SAID BEFoKE EACH OFFfCE.
■N JJ. These, as also j«/>«;/^^
y ' '^our8,Jonn no part of the Otiice.
Aperi, Domine, OS meiim n^ x,
ad benedieenduin n^'"^ , ^p thou my rnontJ,, (>
que cor menm ub oiiiMibus TV '^'ir^. "'-^ ''^'^^'•^
vuiiis, perversis Pf V. • "'""/.'"om all vj.in, .H.rver.so,
'll"miua,umjctum M- m n ^'i^^'" "'^^ und.ns.aiulinr.,
exaudiri mer^tr an ^ con r^\.^^"^t'^y/ttcnti«n un5
tu*; per Christum dIu thvWfvrl •" '^'''^ ^'^^''^ «*
num nostrum. Amen {!',f.f;»»^^"J«^ty; through
Domine,in unio^e ilJius ^'^^«\«"J i^^- Amen,
divine intentionisSuainsP U? ^""'^l K""^^' ^''««^
in terris laudes Deo p^er "kh 'thT%'^'*^''" ""'""
sovisti, has tibiHnr.. ^^^^ ^'^*"*^ inrontion
Bolvu tibi Horos per- wherewith thou didst ihy-
self offer praises to God,
whilst thou wast on earth.
AFTER EACH OFFICE.
TrSrcrudfixl^n"'"" ^^'-'-^^tin,. praise, honor,
mH\T\:Jru^'^-xP''''''''' power, and glory be mvcn
^'trbelSiml^^^^^^^^ .^^,"" T^^"'- '' ^''« '--
g? ' *^'^"®^*™* etgloriosis- holy and undiv^dor^ Trinit.
^^^, Bemperque Virginis to "the Humanity" of "'our'
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OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
MiirijE f<ccundac intejfritati,
et omnium Sunctorum unU
vei-Hituti, wit Mem|>iti;rrm Iuuh,
honor, virtus, ct gloria tib
omiii ereuturu, nobiHque rc-
missio omnium peccatorum,
per iuHnitu saecula hsccuIo-
runi. Amen.
V. Beuta viscera Mariae
Vir^inis, quaj portaverunt
asierni Patrib Filium.
, R. Et beata ubera quae
lactaverunt Ciiristum Domi-
num.
crucified Lord Chrint Jesus,
to the fruitful purity of the
most blessed and n)ost glo-
rious Mary ever Virgin, and
to the company of all the
Saints ; and mny we obtain
the remission of Jill oui sina
through all eternity. Amen.
V. Blessed is the womb
of the Virgin Mary, tiiat
bore the Son of the elernal
Father.
R. And blessed are the
pjips that gave suck to
Christ our Lord.
Pater. Ave.
BEFORE MATINS AND LAUDS.
O divine and adorable Lord Jesus Christ, who hast
g^raciously redeemed us by thy bitter passion and death ;
I offer these Matins and Lauds to thy honor and glory ;
and most humbly beseech thee, through the vile treat-
ment thou didst receive from the Jews, who dnigged
thee to the courts of the impious high priests, where
tbou wast falsely accused, smitten on the face, called a
blasphemer, and declared guilty of death; through tic
cruel torments, the blows, the bruises, and unheiird-of
injuries, which thou enduredst during the whole night;
to grant us resignation and silence under all calumnies,
detractions, and suffi^rings, for the love of thee, and tc
Ijivs us grace never to return injury for injury, but to
practise the truly Christian revenge of overcoming evil
with good, to do good to those who hate us, to bless
those who curse us, and to pray for those who persecute
and calumniate us. Amen.
3Up€
mat:5s.
AvG JIaria.
tiaiiit iMuJem tuain
y. Dru.s ^. iii'adjuto-
niuii nu'iirn iiitende.
J^ -Doinine, ad a'djuvan-
t^ii"! me fustina. ''
WoriaPatri. Sicut erat.
Alleluia ad oinnes lioras.
"^ a t f n s.
Hail, Mary.
y-^Ood,.f come torn V
assistniice. '
i4\,h/"'^''"^^^^ haste to
Clorvbe.to the Father,
j^^c.^^Alleluia at all the
''l^'-^^Pl--^^-rna to Faster Jn.iea^
Lmus tibi, Domine, Rev r> • i ' '""''^
a3terna3 ^lorije. i^/ '''"1.^ ^e to thee, O Lord,
Kingr of everlasting glorv
A. AT . ^"^^**^*°^^- ^^'-ce repeated.
Psalm xciv. r.r«7., .;.^,/^«„„,.
venite, exultemus Domi n «^ i
no,jubilemus Deo salut^rf th. r Tl ''* ""^ «''"? ""to
no«tro ; pr^oecupemt f." fo,l GoJ ''' "^ ^^^"'^^ ^^
ciem ejus in confessionp IV , '' •''"'' Saviour: Jo*
inpsalmisjubilemusT'* wkht'rni:'"- •'" ^^^^'"^
witnthanks^vmnr, and with
^ Ave Maria, m-atia plena u^^ "ff ^'"'^ ^^^^''^ '""i-
Quoniam Deus magnus For' h/\^^^ ^^^^
per omucs aeos: quoni above all godsf'te ul
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OFFICE OF THE Bl E8SED VIllGIN.
am non repellct Doininus
plebctn 8uum, quia in maim
ejuH sunt omnes fines terrse,
et ultitudinea montium ipse
couHpicit.
Doininus tecum.
Quoniam ipsiu« eat mare,
et ipse fecit illud, et aridam
fundaverunt manua ejus:
venite, adoremus, et proci-
damus ante Deum ; plore-
mus coram Domino qui fe-
cit noa; quia ipse est Do-
minus Deua noster : noa
autein populua ejus, et ovea
pascuai cjua.
Ave ]\Iaria, gratia plena,
Doniinus tecum.
Hodie si vocem ejus au-
dieritis, nolite obdurare eor-
da vestra, sicut in exacerba-
tione secundum diem ten-
tationis in deserto : ubi ten-
tav(Tunt me patrea vestri,
probuverunt, et viderunt
opera mea.
Dominua tecum.
Quadraginta annis proxi-
mus fui generationi huic, et
dixi : Semper hi errant cor-
de ; ipsi vero non cognove-
rur.t vias meas: quibus ju-
ravi in ira mea: Si introi-
bunt in requiem meam.
Ave Maria, gratia plena,
Dominua tecum.
Gloria Patri, &c.
Ameu.
will not cast off hia people ;
in hia handa are all the ends
of the earth, and he behold-
elh the heighta of the
mountains.
The Lord is with thee.
The aea ia his, and he
made it,, and his hands
founded the dry land :
come, let ua adore amd fall
down before God ; let us
lament before the Lord
who made ua ; for he is the
Lord our God : we are hia
people, and the sheep of hia
pasture.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
To-day if ye shall hear
hia voice, harden not your
hearts, aa in the provoca-
tion, and aa in the day of
temptation in the wilder-
ness; where your fathers
tempted me, proved me,
and saw my works.
The Lord is with thee.
Forty yeara long was I
nigh unto this generation,
and said : They do always
err in their heart ; for thej
have not known my ways:
unto whom I aware in my
wrath, that they should not
enter into my rest.
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is wiih thee.
Glory be to the Father,
&c. Am(;n.
Matins.
i^omin 18 tecun,. ^. ^ *****
Ave Maria, gratia pie ,n fj^ ^,?'^ i« ^'ith thee.
DoniinuH tecum. ^ ^ ,. "."''' ,^l«ry, full of .rrace.
tfte Lord is with tliee.
Cul luiia, sol, et omnia
PerJiis,! cuBli gratia ^
t-esiaiitpuijija, viscera.
Beatu Mater, m.inere
t-ujiis superous artitex,
VeutJUBubarcacluumiseat.
J'tBcundu yaiicto Spiritu.
I;^e«Kierat.mgeutib£. ^
J«8U, tibi sit gJoHa,
Io3«uipit«riiaa*cuJ"ASen.
' «!,„r """"^ "-™ pro-
O Mollmr bliajtl to «,h,.m
Kivun "* Whom wua
Ttoi'rci;,',!:;,'?'''°««'i"
OJesu! born of Vin:,., right
Immortal glory be iJi S-^ ■
Aud lloiy Giiost etcruaJly-
FIRST NOCTURN.
^w/. Benedictatu. j„, p, f
^«^. Blessed art thou.
Psalm viii. i?omeV.., I>o^,-^«, „,^,^
Domme, Dominus nos- i o Lo J r
J ^ Lord, our lH)rd.
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OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VfRGIIf.
ter: quam adinirabile est
noinuii tuum in universa
terra !
Qiionhim clevata est
ma<,niUiceatia tua . auper
ca'los.
Ex ore infantium et lac-
tcniium perfeeisli landuni,
propter iniinicos tuos : ut
destruas inimicum et ulto-
reiii.
Quoniara videbo coolos
tuos, optjra digitoruiu tuo-
rinn : luiiam et stellas, qux
tu t'lindasti.
Quid est homo, qnod nie-
nior es ejus: aut ftlius ho-
oiiiiis, quoniam visitas cum ]
Minuisti eum paulo mi-
nus ab angelis, gloria et ho-
nore coroiiasli eum : et con-
stiluisti eum super opera
manuum tuarum.
«
Omnia subjecisti sub pe-
dibus ejus : oves et boves
universas, iusuper et pecora
cam pi.
Volucres coeli, et pisces
maris : qui perambulant se-
mi tas maris.
Domim^ Dominus noster:
qu;im admirabile est noD^^n
tuum in universa terra!
how wonderful is thy name
in all liie eaith!
2 For thy greatness ia
exalted : above the heavens.
3 Out of the mouths of
babes a :d sucklings hast
lliou })erfected praise, be-
cause of thine enemies :
that thou mayest destroy
the enemy and the avenger.
4 For I will iHjhold thy
heavens, the works of thy
fingers : the moon and
the stars, which thou hast
founded.
5 What is man, that thou
art mindful of him: or the
son of man, that thou visit-
est him ?
6 Thou hast made him a
little lower than the angels,
thou hast crowned him with
glory and honor : and hast
set him over the works of
ihy hands.
7 Thou hast put all
things in subjection under
his feet : all sheep and ox-
en, yea and the beasts of
the field.
8 The birds of the air,
and the fishes of the sen :
that walk through the paths
of the sea.
9 O Lord, our Lord :
hew wonderful is thy name
in all the earth !
MATlIfa.
Clo-a, &c. ,., «4*
i^'nbus, et benedictu. f^c .m ''' ^'''**^«^ «»•' thou
tuH veiarls tui. " ""^^ l^'"^"^. women, and blesaed
4^'. Sicut myrrha. '' T *'?? *^*' ''>y vvonib
Psalin xviii.
CoBli enarrant glorLim
J'ei : et opera rnaiiuuni eiu^
annuntiat firmamentum.
Diesdieieructatverbum-
j^J^^ox nocti indicat seien-'
Non sunt loquel*, neque
Bormones: quorum non uu!
fliantur voces eorum.
In omnem terram" exivit
sonus eorum : et in fines
orbis terra? verba eorum.
In sole posuit tabernaeu-.
lunisuum:etipse,tanquam
•''Ponsua procedenH de tha-
lanio suo.
"^xultavitutnrinrasadcur.
.1.1 "'" ""^'l™ • a summo
cctlo egressio ejus.
Et occursus ejus usque
ad summum ejus: nee est
qui S3 abscondat a calore
Lex Domini immaculata
convertens animus : testi-
"iomum i^omini fideic, sa-
Coeli enarrant.
1 The heavens declaro
.'>^" fflory of God r* a.fd ihe
hniiament proclaimcth e
wo'-kHofhi, hands. '
speech .^ ""!? ^^'Z ""^^-'th
speech: and n krht unto
ni^ht shovveth knSvvled^e.
3 There is neither ton^.ue
nor language: in vvlfich
their voices are not heard
ft. Tu . ''"" ^""^'d is ffone
forth into all the earl h.Mn^
their words unto t],e ends
of the world.
6 He hath set his taber
nacle in the sun : and he
Cometh forth as a bride.
groom from his chamber
.6 He hath rejoiced as a
ff'ant to run his course -hi!
going forth is from the"to^
most part of the heaven. ^
7 And his circuit even
ntiither is there anv that
canjiide himself from his
nndi!:S'lT,^^^-^J.'«
^tfie testimony of the Uyrd
»46
OFFICE OF TM£ blessed VIRGIN.
pientiam praestans parvulis.
Justitiae Domini rcclae,
lautilicantes eorda : pra;cep-
tuin Domini lucidum, illu-
minans oculoa.
Timor Domini sanctus,
pennanens in saHuiium sa?-
culi: judicia Domini vera,
justificata in scmeiipsa.
Desiderabilia super au-
rum, et lapidem pretiosum
multum: et dulciora super
mel et favum.
Etenim servus tuus cus-
todit ea: in custodiendis
illiH retributio multa.
Delicta quis intelligit?
Ab oceultis meia munda
me : et ab alienis parce ser-
vo tuo.
Si mei non fuerint domi-
nati, tune immaculatus ero:
et emundabor a delicto
maximo.
Et erunl ut complaeeant
clo(iuia oris mei : vi medi-
tatio cordis mei in eon-
epectu tuo semper.
Domine, adjntor meus :
et rc'demptor meus.
Gloria, &c.
AnL Sicut mvrrha electa.
is faithful, giving wisdom
untc little ones.
9 The statutes of the
Lord are rif,'ht, rejoicing the
heart : tlie commandment
of the Lord is clear, enlj<riit..
ening the eyes.
10 The fear of the Lord
is holy, enduring forever
and ever : the judgments of
the Lord are true, justilied
in themselves.
11 More to be desired
are they than gold, and all
precious stones : sweeter
also than honey and the
honeycomb.
12 For thy servant keep-
eth them : and in keeping
them there is great reward.
_ 13 Who understandelii
sins? cleanse thou me from
my secret faults: and from
the sins of others spare thy
servant.
14 If they have had no
dominion over me, then
shall [ be undefiled: and
shall be cleansed from the
greatest sin.
15 And the words of my
mouth shall be pleasing 1o
thee : and the meditation of
my heart shall be always iu
thy sight.
'}(: O Lord, my helper
and my redeemer.
Glory, &.C.
AnL L'ke the choieesi
MATWs.
«anctu Dei Gcirilri.. ''"'''' "f;'::''';''"" »'««* yielded an
^«^. Ante thorum ^^'''^'' "' ^»d. ^
^ ^ "nxxiu. Domini ettter, a
, Q---; ipse s„pe, ,„,,, "'V'^;' ^rf;?.;: ■','''• -^
fun,W,t eunn'et super „„o„m"'" ''" '""""'■ ded it
loco saiicto ejus? "" """"lain of the Lord
-ju..avui„do,„p.,U' tj;;;;';r
Hie accipiot benedictio IW"" ''I' "«'ir''t'or.
nem a Don.ino: et in •; i,,f "« ^'^^''/ '--.ive blo.s.s.
corduiraaDeosalutarisuo " V'" ^he Wd; and
H^c est generati": "g^ '*.""' «r^''i'^«^^viour
rentium emn: qua.rent/i^ of tl. '/' '''" ^'^^"eration
i^ieiem Dei Jacob. ,7 ''I" "^'^^ ^^*^*'^ ''i"i : of
J'^'";,^'V't seek the face of
Attollite portas, pHnei. ^''^, ^'l/^^' Jacob,
pes, vestraa, et elevunin ,. "^' •>"'"'' ^''^es, O
bit ilex gloria. ''''''''' ' ^verlasiincr doors: and
^ QuisestisteRexgloria,. Tvv,' • ,
I>owinii.s forlis et .u in!' , .' '^ ^'''^ Kinrr or
'>o-»u.po..i^i;S^a-^-''-^.^:^
Attf.ll.-tp „, . "" tattle. » '
--o...te porta,, prine, ., ^j^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^_ ^
848
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
pes, vestras, et elevaniini, ye princes, and be ye lift up,
portrB aeternales: et introi- ye everlasting doors: and
bit Rex gloriaj. the King of glory shall
come in.
Quis est iste Rex gloriae. : 10 Who is this King of
Dominus virtutuin, ipse est glory? the Lord cf hojits,
Rex gloriaj. he is the King of glory.
Gloria, &c. Glory, &c.
Ant. Ante thorum hujus Ant. Before the couch of
Virginis frequentate nobis this Virgin sing oflen unto
dulcia cantica dramatis. us sweet chants with solem-
nity.
27*6 Versicles, Absoluti«)n, Lessons, <(re., as at tlie eitd of the
third Nocturu,p. 867.
SECOND NOCTURN.
On Tuesday and Friday.
Ant, Specie tua. Ant. In thy comeliness.
Psalm xliv. Eructavit cor meum.
Eructavit cor meum ver-
bum bonum' : dieo ego opera
mea regi.
Lingua mea calamus
Bcribae : velociter scribentis.
Speciosus forma prse filiis
hominum, ditfusa est gr^.tia
in labiis tuis : propterea
biMiedixit te Deus in eeter-
num.
Accingcre gladio tuo su-
per femur tuum : potentis-
sime.
Specie tua et pulchritu-
dine tua : intende, prospere
procede, et regna.
1 My heart hath uttered
a good word : I tell of my
works unto the king.
2 My tongue is the pen
of a scribe: that writeth
very swiftly.
3 Thou art beautiful
above the sons of men,
grace is poured forth on ihy
lips: therefore hath God
blessed thee forever.
4 Gird thy sword upon
thv thigh: O thou most
mighty.
6 In thy comeliness and
thy beauty : go forth, pro-
crousiy iuid fcigui
occd
Matins.
Propter veritatem, et « t, ®^^
mansuetudinem, et justi m .^"^'""^"^ «^ truth, and
tiam: et dedueet te ^ ^"'^1'^-'"^ justice 3
bihter dextera tua. '^'''^ ^J "g^'^t hnud shai " lead
pull sub teeadent: inJoSa fhJ ^''".'^'^'•'•"^vh are sharp
mimieorum regis. '^^ J^ P^^op'e shall fail bS
inee: they shall pierce lh«
Sedcs tu.. Deus, i„ «,e„. 'T'Thv";," '^'"='' -'™"-
lum sa3cuh; virc-a din>,. ^ ^"^ ^''''one, O God i^
tionis, virga regni^tui.'"^" Jru:" ?' ''''^''- ^^ ^^
ot uprightness is the uLtu
Dilexisti justitiam, et ^t^^'y ^^S^^on. "^
odisti liuquitatem : p,op tieo T .^"^'^^ ^^^'^^ J"«-
<'rea unxit te Deus, I) J, ^f' ^^"^ >^ed iniqu ty:
""H. o!eo Ia3titia3 pri eo Q^^T' ^'^^ even thy
sorubustu.. ^;l;^\rTU'^
%rrha,et gutta, et easi. '^T'^y ^^'^^-
a vestimentis^uis/a don U si.'' ^'^''^ ^'''^"^' '''"^^ -as-
bus eburneis: ex duibus ? 01^:1'""' ^''>' «^^'™^"^«'
df ectaverunt te iili« jLum vh" ^^\ '"'^^7 Palaces
mhonoretuo. ^ "" ;V^^"^*? the daughters of
^ings have made thee xdad
^ Astitit regina a dextris ^" ! "^t ^'«"-. '
tuisinvestitudeaurato:c ! stood H^'" '^y ''^'^^'^ ^'^^d
cumdafi varietate. t'^'''^ ''« ^"^^^'" in a vesture
"I gold: wrought about
..Audi, filia. et vide, et in. ""'^ ^'ft" ^
c ma aurem tuam • et ob J "t^arken, O daughter
viseere populurn iuu'n, et" S/:"*'*' ^^"^^ i'-Hne
donmm patris tui. ' '' l'^,'''^''; ^^^''^^^t also thine
own people, and thy father's
Etconeupiscetrexdeco 'Ta . .
fem tuum: quoniim il i l^ And so shall the kinir
e^t Doniinus Cus tuuf 't ,t''!:^ t'^)' beauty : for S
adorabunteum. ' '""^' ^' 1, T^ *''J ^^'^"d hl^'
~ • ^"*^"'" ^"ui^ Uepreca- Tvre witl.'VrifN "^ '''"^ '''
R3 -^^^ ^^"" ^''^ =■ yea, ai;
85C
OmCk OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
buniur omnes divites ple-
bis.
Omnia gloria ejus filias
rems ab intus : in timbriis
aui'L'ii, eircuuiamicta varie-
luiibus.
Adducentur rcgi virgines
post earn : proxim;B ejus af-
Icreniur tibi.
Afferentur in l.Ttitia et
exultatione : adducentur in
teniplum regis.
Pro patribus tuis nafi
sunt tibi tilii : constitues
eos principes super oninem
terrani.
Mem ores erunt no minis
tui : in omni generatione et
geiierationem.
Propterea populi confite-
buntui tibi in a3ternum: et
ill sa3culum sfficuli.
Gloria, &c.
Ant. Specie tua et pul-
chri udine tnaintende, pros-
pere procede, et regna.
Ant. Adjuvabit eam Deus.
Psalm xlv. Deus
Deus noster, refugium et
virtus: adjutoi in tribula-
tionibus quae invenerunt
nos nimis.
Propterea non Umebimus
the rich among the people
shall entreat thy counte-
nance.
15 All the glory of the
king's daughter is from
wirtiin : with borders of
gold, and clothed about
with varieties.
16 After her shall virgins
be brought unto the king:
her companions ehail be
brought unto thee.
17 With joy and giadness
shall they be brought : they
shall be led into the temple
of the king.
18 Instead of thy fathers,
sons are born unto tlu-e :
thou shalt make them prin-
ces over all the earih.
19 They shall be mind-
ful of thy name : from gen-
eration to generation.
20 Therefore shall the
people praise thee forever :
yea, forever and ever.
Glory, &c.
Ant. In thy comeliness
and thy beauty go forth,
proceed prosperously and,
reign.
Ant. God shall help her.
noster refugium.
1 Our God is our refuge
and strength: ou. elper in
troubles which have fallen
on us heavily.
2 Therefore will we not
MATINS.
duin turbabitur terra- ^i c ^^^
;'in.s shall be removed into"
Sonnerunt, et turbuta, ''''^'^;^' ^^^ -^^
di.j. oj„H. ^'^'^'^^"- ;<;unt.M,.s were troubled at
/liumnis iiijpetus IjEiifi 'V«^^^'"^'« ^''^'reof.
««tcivitatem Dei; sane fi .. ^ '"'^ «vvelli„^, of fho
Allis^mius. """^^ ot God; the AJost Jlj.rh
i''tth sanctified his taber
D-.sinmcdioejus,non """tr . • .
coninH>v'ebitur : ^^.^^ . .f ^«V'm'" ^^« '""J^t of
earn DeuH niane diiuiulo God h Im' "^t be moved:
"" sn.iJl help her in the
Conturbat^ sunt rentes "^"''"'"^^^^^'y.
e mclinata su.it re-na • d.f' o ^, ^''^V'"** ^^'^^''e troubled
Dominus virtutum nobis. ^''7%';;'^ f ^« '"oved. '
cum: susceptor nosterDeut vvi^i „ ^^'''t ^^* '^^^^^ ''«
Jacob. '"^ .^^'''1 us: the God of Jacob
^Venite,etvidete opera ^^ro"'^^'*- ..
Oom.ni, qu» po.suit prodi-rja wn.l '^;"\^'"<J behold the
«uperterram?auferensbe!a wo.w' "* ^\« ^«'-d. what
»«que ud finem terr». ' ^V^ f * ? ^e hath wrought
upon the earth: making
wars to cease, even unto
Areum conteret, et con- %^"^« ^f/he earth,
fnngetarma: et scuta com 1 ^^^, «''^'l break the
buret igni. '"^ ''""■ ^«^' ''^^^ knap the weapons
in sunoer : and the shields
*^«eate, et videte quoniam m R ^"|^, ^'^'i «'•^•
:^8-o sum Deus: elaltabor T ^ ^^5 ^'""ind see thai
;n gentibus, et exJtabor in ! """^ ^'1 •" ' ^'" ^« ^^'^^ted
terra. ^^aiUbor m among the nations, and I
Dominus vlrtutum nobis- ""'? Vr'^T'^i" i^"" ^~^^'
"iiioois- 11 Ihe lord of hosts is
85^
OKFtOK OF THK ni.RNHFI) VIKUtN.
iMun: f(HHC(»i»tor iK)rttt<r IKi- with m«: llio fiod of Jacob
UH .laool). Ih our lu'lpor.
vt/(/. A«ljuvnl)il cam DiMiM AnL (jod hIiiiII )u<I|> )mr
vultu Muo : DiMiM it) iiUHiio witli IiIh i'ounloiiaiirc: (iod
ojiiM, nou coininovi'bilur. is in tlio iiiidHt of her, hIio
nImII not !)(< moved.
Atti. SivMit liolanliiim. Ant. Our tlwi'lling ir
tlu'i».
I'mdm Ixxxvi. FuudainnxtiX fjiin,
FundnnuMjfa I'jus in I Her loundnlidUM uri«
motiiiltUH sanolis : diliL,Mt u|)om iIio liidy liilU: the
DiuninuM portas Si(tn Hnpcr Lord loveth the {r-ites (d'
omnia tahernacuhi Jaeoh. iSion more than all Ihu laU
ernados of .Iai'ol».
U (ihirions thiniTH are
HpoktMi of' theo : O thou
city of (lod.
3 I will ho miudful of
Rahab und Hahylon : oven
of thouj that know mo.
4 JU'hold HtranirorH, und
(iloriosa. tiiota kuuI de to :
civitas Dei.
IMomor oro Uahab ct Ba-
bylonia: Hcionlium me.
Koco nlienigonn^ et Ty-
rus, ot populuH ilCthiopum: 'J'yre, and the people of
hi fuerunt ilHc. Ethiopia : all theso were
there.
Numqirid Sioii dicot ; 6 Sh.-dl not Sion say ;
Homo et homo natua est This num and that wito
in ea : et ipse fundavit earn born in her: and the Most
Altissimus ? High himself huth founded
her?
Bominus narrabit in 6 The Lord shall declare
Bt'ripturis populorum et it in tne writin^js of people
prin'ipum : horum qui fuo- and of princes: of all who
runt in ea. were in her.
Sieut heiantium omnium : 7 The dwelling in thee :
habitatio est in te. is as of all those that re-
joice.
Am. HiVuj lit' ^^'^
-. ^''"^'"--a-^-'-K
'''"'HI) NOCTUnjv.
^'''. Uude, Maria Vir^ro. A„l U •
Mar;.' ^^"•'^''^^' ^ ^'^rgin
«in- unfo the Lord a
oiu.i novum; (..,„f,,f,, j),,.
iiiino, oiiuiis fcrra.
(hninlv Domino ot l)o,i(.-
PopnI.H mirahilia pju, ""''"^ ^''^^ ^-entiles : hj^
^. Quoniam omncs dil .on '/p-'' „
a"t(Mu c(ulo8 fecit. " f "V'^*' f^ t^^vil.s : but tiie
«inctifica(ione (.j,H '"'J''^^' ^" '^^^ sanctuary
«inctificatione ejus. ...,.
Afferte Domino, pntHixi 7 r •
«"tium, nftcrte Dornl,^ o I m''".'° ""^« ^^e Lord.
^"tium, nftcrte Don;.- !; o I h''".'° ""^« ^^e Lord.
854
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Domino gloriam nomini
ejus.
Tollite hostioH, et introite
in aim ejus: adorate Do-
minuin in atrio suncto ejus.
Commoveatur a ficie
ejus universa terra : dicite
ill gentil)U», quia Doniinus
rej^iiavit.
Eteiilin correxit orbcm
terra;, (jui iion eonimovel>i-
tur: judicabit populos in
cequitate.
La3tentur cocU, et exultet
terra, commoveatur mare et
pleiiitudo ejus: i^audebunt
cnnipi, et omiihi quie in eis
Bunt.
Tune exultabunt omnia
ligna silvarum a facie Do-
mini, quia venit: quoniam
venit judicare terram.
Judicabit orbem terrae in
cequitate : et populos in
veiitiite sua.
Gloria, &c.
and bonor: bring unto the
Lord glory unto his name.
8 Bring sacrifices, and
come into his courts: adore
ye the Lord in his holj
court.
9 Let al. the earth be
moved at his presencj : m\
ye among the gentilis, thai
the Lord hath reigned.
10 For he h;ith estab-
lished the world, and it
shall not be moved : he
shall judge the people with
equity.
11 Let the heavens re-
joice, and let the earth be
glad ; let the sea be moved,
and the fulness thereof:
the fields shall be joyful,
and all things that are
therein.
12 Then shall all the
trees of the wood rejoice
before the face of the Lord,
for he cometh : for he com-
eth to judge the earth.
13 He shall judge the
world with equity : and the
people with his truth.
Glory, &.C.
Ant, Gaude, Maria Vir- Ant. Rejoice, O Virgin
go, . cunctas haereses sola Mary, thou alone hast de-
interemisti in universo stroyed all heresies i \ all
mundo. the world.
Ant. Dignare.
Ant. Vouchsafe.
MATINS.
P«alm xcvi. l)omn.s .egnav^t.
855
Dowinus re^rnavit, exul
tet terra : l^tentur hisut' \JJ^^ ^u '^ ^"^^ ^^''S^<
multa. ''*"^® 'et I e earth rejoice : let the
. multitude of kles be g Ld
Nules et caligo in cir- 'Tr^ ,
cuitueju.s: jiisti Ja et judi- -.Jr a^I''''^ darknoM
cium correctio «edi. ejuT fee mH"'' !,^""' ^'"^ •' J"^t.
•' J."-^ ""'I jud<r„,ent are the
^ Ignis ante ipsum pra3ce. ^"o"^?'"","*'^'^ throne,
de : et inHaramabit in ei?. fii f .""^ ^^^'^^ STo forth be-
cuitu ininiicos ejus. „',•'""' ""d shall burn
up his enemies on every
riluxerunt fukrura elus T u- ,. .
orbi terra^l vidit, et com upon th ! ^'^^IT^"" «^'«"«
mota est terra. "P"^" *''l' ^^'^''Id : the earth
Montes sicut cera fluve- I' tu '''''' '""'^*^'
runta..ieDomini:ata.,i,:Ji;rS:^r;S^:}
the Lord : yea, all the earth
before the face of the Lord
. -1 ne heavens declared
we Uomiiii omnia terra.
/-nnuntiaverunt cceli iug.
tatiam ejus : et viderunt hl."i V-'* ""'"ens declared
Confundantur omnes qui 7 pAf > . .
adorant sculpJIia: et qu thev ^h, ";'"' '"' »"
Adorate eum, omnes an. TS^ h' „
sas: -'«v'^et,..u an|e,ffii„^i,:!:j:%hj
d«^' r4re?7u"iii"tt- ri f^"*!' '^0 Oaughte^ of
Domine. •• """' /"d-* rejoieed : because of
Quoniam tu Domlnus al- ^j" fvT' ^ l^'^.'
,«,«,„„ " •" lu f."f 'neu, Lord, art
111 fwU. ■ ■
tissimns super oranem ter-
ram: nimis exaltatus es su-
per^onines deos.
Qui di iritis Dominum,
most high over all the
earth : thou art exalted ex-
ceedingly above all gods.
11 Ve who love ^
856
OFFICE OF TUK BLESSED VIRGIN.
odito milium : custodit Do-
tninuH uiiiiiiiiM Hanetui'um
Huoriim, de uiiinu pccuuto-
ris libunibit cos.
Lux orta est justo : et
rectife eorde la'tiliiu
La3t;imini, junti, in Domi-
no : et eouKternini memo-
riit» Siinetificutionis ejus.
Gloria, &.c.
Ant. Dignare me laudaie
te, Virgo Hacrata: da inihi
virtuteui contra hostes tuos.
Ant. Post partuin.
Adv. Angel us Domini.
Lord, hate evil : the Lord
preserveth the souls ol hia
saints, he will deliver them
out of the hand of the sin-
ner.
12 Light is risen to Iho
just: and gladness to suih
as are right of heart.
13 Rejoice in the Lord,
O ye just : and give praise
to Ihe remembrance of his
holiness.
Gloi-y, &.C.
Ant. Vouchsafe that 1
may praise thee, O sarrcd
Virgin: give n»e strengih
against lliine enemies.
Ant. Afler child-birth.
Adv. The angel of the.
Lord.
Psalm xcvii. Cantate Domino.
Cantatc Domino canti-
cum novum : quia mirabi-
lia fecit.
Salvavit sibi dextera
ejus: et bnichium sanctum
ejus.
Notum fecit Dominus sa-
lutare suum : in conspectu
1 Sing unto the liOrd a
new song : for he hath done
wonderful things.
2 His right hand hath
wrought salvation for him •
and holy is his arm.
3 The Lord hath made
known his salvation : he
gentium revelavit justitiam hath revealed his justice in
suam. the sight of the gentiles.
Recordatus est miscricor- 4 He hath remembered
diffi sute : et veritatis suae his mercy : and his truth
1 . « 1 /I T
domui Israel.
Viderunt omnea termini
torrse : salutare Dei nostri.
towards the hou8». of Is-
rael.
5 All the ends of the
earth have seen: the lalva-
Tic 1 of our God.
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unto the
MA": IKS.
Jubilate Deo, omnh ter- « «• ■ «
ra; cintato et exuhitn „* t '^/^'"ff Joyfully
^, PHuliito Domino in ei J^'^''' "."^ ^''^e praise,
tliara, in ciihara et voce" 1 Za ^""^ P?'"^* ""^o the
et voce tuba) cornea. 1 • . i^' """^ ''''^'^ ^^'^ ^"'ce
o psalms: with the Ion.,
trun.pets, and the sound ol
. Jubilate in conspeotu re. ^^"^'^
fc^'^Donunirmoveaurmare th.?r ''i^..-'">'f"">' ^^'f«re
et pienitudo ejus; S so? K '■'^' ^'''. H'' '^^ the
terrarum, et qui hab tant in ne s thT'".^' ^^^^^ *'"''-
^^- nesa thereof: ihe compass
ot the earth, and they that
.Fluminaplaudentmanu "^^^t'''-'-
«iraulmontes exultabunt a thrl L Z"''''"? ^'^^^ ^'"P
conspectu Domini : quoni^ t.L S'' ""^ '^^ '^«^'"-
arnvenitjudicareterram. laZ' ''^""''^ *«^'«'^^«'-
ut the presence of the Lord-
tor he Cometh to jud^re the
. •^"dicabitorbem terrarum in h« «h m • .
in JU8titia : et populos in earth ^vfth • J"^"e the
ajquitate. ^ ®^'"V^'^" J"^tice: and the
Gloria, &c. ^''^j'^ ^'^^ equity.
gelus Domini nuntiavUwl" anil JlT T'*'"- "^he
--...^, "'"* »"e con-
ceived of the Holy Ghost.
Alleluia.
V. Grace is poured forth
on th Y lips.
U. Therefore hath God
^-^^^Aui^. blessed thaa f.^. I
v. Diffusa est gratia in
labus tuis.
tt. Propterea benedixit
te JJeus m aeternum.
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toTFICE OF THE BLESSED VfRGIW
-! indueiis in
Pater ikk
V. Et nc
Iciitntionom.
11. Soil libera nos a m.Jo.
Amcii.
Our FiU her, Aic.
V. And louil (Ud not into
teinptiition.
11. ikit deliver ug from
evil. Amen.
7'he Absolution.
Prcc'lhiis ct meritis bo- JJy tlic prayo'rs and incr-
afa^ Mariju si-niper Vlri,MniH, its oC tlio blessed Mary ever
pt oinnimn Suaetoriun, per- Virgin, nnd ot'idl llie 8<ui)ts,
dueat nos Doniinus ud reg- may the Lord bring us to
na emiorum. the kingdom of heaven.
11. Amen. R. Amen.
V. Jube, domne, bencdi- V. Pray, sir, a blessing,
cere.
The Blcssi7}(f.
Nor V ,im prole pia bene- May the Virgin Mary,
dicat \^iigo Maria. with her loving Child, bless
R. Anion. us.
R. Amen.
The three foil owinrf Lensons are said from Christmas- Dai/ to
Adi)rnt : but hi Adrcnt are said the Lessons that follow
the Te Deiun p. 861.
First Lesson. Ecclus. xxiv. 11-13.
In omnibus requiem quae- In all these I sought rest,
sivl, etin liu) reditu* 3 Domini and I shall abide hi the iii-
uiorabor. Tune praueepit, heritanee of the Lord.
et dixil mihi Creator omni- Then the Creator of all
um, et qui ereavit me, re- things eommandcd, and said
quievii in tabernaeulo meo, tome; and he that made
et dixit mihi: in Jacob in- me rested in my tabernacle,
liabita, et in eleetis meis and he said to me : Let thy
initie radices. Tu avtem, dwelling be in Jacob, and
Domiiic, raisererfe noL • thy inheritaiiee in Israel,
md tike root in mine elect.
"Vit thou, Lord, have mercy
t us.
R. Dco gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
. R. ]^
^'_'ii, qu;u
ti Create
uisfi qui
»um per
860
OFIICE OF Till BLESShD VIROIII.
V. Ave I^lariii, grutiu V. Hail, Mnry, full of
ulonsi, Doininus liH'uin. gnice, the Lord is with thoo.
R. Gouuisti, «S:c.
R. Thou wawt Hio nio-
tlier, &c.
Wlkcn the To Deum is mid, there is added at the end of thii
JictpoHsori/ :
Gh)ria Palri, ct Filio, ct (^lory be to the Father,
8piritiii Sancto. Genuiati, and to the Son, and to the
Slc. Holy (Jhortt. Thou wast
the mother, &c.
V. Jube, domne, benedi- V. Pray, sir, a blessing,
core.
The Ble$mig,
Per Virginem Matrem, Through the Virgin Mo-
concedat nobis Doaiinus ther, may tiie Lord grant
BiUutem et pacem. unto us salvation and peace.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
Third Lesson. Ecclm. xxiv. 17-20.
'^ata
Quasi ccdrus exa
sum in Libano, et quasi cu-
pressus in Monte Sion.
Quasi palina exaltata sum
in Cades, et quasi plantatio
rosaj in Jericho. Cuasi
oliva pretiosa in canipis,
et quasi phitanus exaltata
auin juxta aquas in platois.
Sicut cinnanionmm et bal-
samum aroniatizans odorem
dedi : quasi myrrha electa
dedi suavitatem odoris. Tu
autem, Domine, miserere
nobis.
R. Deo gratias.
I was exalted like a ce-
dar in Libanus, and as a
cypress-tree on Mount Sion.
1 was exalted like a palm-
tree in Cades, and as a rose-
phmt in Jericho. As a fair
(dive-tree in the plains, and
as a plane-tree by the water
in the streets, was I exalted.
1 gave forth a sweet fra-
grance like cinnamon and
aromatic balm : I yielded a
sweetness of odor like the
choicest myrrh. But thou.
Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Thanks be to God.
"e Deum laudanum ■ <„ „r
Z f ''"."^^'^'^^'e thee to bo
oiiH.is terra veiieratur. ' ^^,ul ^''« ^T^^' ^oth wor-
«''ij>tliee; the Father ever
['f ' et ui,iversS potet .loud • T' /*" ""^'^''^ ^'O'
^•i<«'« ; ^ ^'^ ;V""^ • tile heavens and all
, :^il^i ehcrubim et .sera. ^^'T'T' "^'''"^'^ '
P 'im : inees«abili voce Dro «n. . •"^'^ eherubim and
862
OFFICE OF THE B/.ESSED VIRGIN.
Pleni sunt eiuli et terra:
majestutia glorite tuaj.
Te gloriosus ; Apoatolo-
riim chorus.
'IV IVoplietaruiii : hiuda-
bilirt luinieruH.
Te Murtyruni : candida-
tus laiidat cxcrcitus.
Te pel orbein terrarum:
sancta eontitetur Ecclesia.
imniensae miv-
Heaven and earth are
full : of the majcHty of thy
glory.
The glorious choir of the
ApoHlleH : pniiHe thee.
The admirable company
of the Prophets: praise thee.
The white-robed army of
MartyrH: praise thee.
The holyChurch through-
out all the world: doth ac-
knowledge thee.
Tia* leather: of an infi-
nite majealy.
'i'hy adorable, true: and
only fcsun.
Also the Holy Ghost:
the Comforter.
Thou art the King of
Glory : O ChriHt.
Thou art the everlasting
Son : of the Father.
When thou tookest upon
Patrera
jestatis.
Venerandum tuum ve-
rum: et ui ileum Filiuni.
Sanctum quoque : Para-
clitum Spirit um.
Tu Rex gloriie : Christc.
Tu Patris : sempiternus
ea Fill us.
Tu ad liberanduin suacep-
turus hominem : non hor- thee to deliver man ^. thou
ruisti Virginia uterum. didst not abhor the Virgin's
womb.
Tu devicto mortis acu- When thou hadst over-
leo: aperuisti eredentibus come the sting of death:
regna ca3lorum. thou didst open the king-
dom of heaven to all be-
lievers.
Tu ad dexteram Dei se- - Thou sittest at the right
des : ni gloria Patrfe. hand of God : in the glory
of the Father.
Judex crederis : ease ven- We believe that thou
^"^"^ sJialt come: to b?3 our
Judge.
' Te ergo quscaumus, We pray thco, therefore,
^ Here it is usual tn knuuL
matvs.
tuis famuliaeubveiii- nnn u, ®^*
PretioHo sanguine redeuC ttu '1:L'''T'''- ^'^«°»
,^ f» . .*' ^^^eorncd with
Aterna fac cum Sanctis Vf ''?" '''^'^**-
Sulvum fac populum f„ ^'^7 «^*^''^«ii.ifr.
um, Domine: el bonediJ and n""'"^' :''^'''~'^'y People:
Wditaii luie. ^'"^ '"''^ ^'^'«« thine inheriuuice.
^t ret'e,eu;:et extolle
i'lod u.sqnu in cCfernuni.
lers>n-^ulo. die.; bene-
nicimuM tc.
^.' faudanfua nonien tu-
«'" in .sa^euluui : et in i".
eulum .sajcuii.
I^igniive, Domino, die is
'." Sinn niw./...t
Govern them: and lift
t'^ein up forever.
,.^;0;^byday:wemagni.
e;;,;''^ yea, forever and
Vouchsafe, O Lord, thin
to: sin. peccato i.o's ciT.to: d.v l'''T^''' ^ ^^••^*' ^^^'^
dii-o. ^'Y' '^ ''"^*^ "'^ ^vithout
.iVIi8ererenostri,Domine- o i , ,
miserere no^lri. ' „ /^•^'■*^' '^''^'^'niercy upon
i^ut nii.ericordia tua o , '^'"^'■^)' "P^n us.
'Nomine, super i.o.s: nueu- sh.m i ' '' '">' "'^^''^y ^'^
^id'iiodum HperavinniX e hi "^"" "'^^^ "« vve
i" le, Domine, npenv-i '%7 '"^'f .»" ^bee.
bounded forever
Al«ol„ti„a aw First JJk»i„«.„.„,„,„p^j^
I'lrst Leaam. Z«fe i. 26_..8
tamvirocuinomeiierttJo m.. «'" ^^^'^P'^''^^^^ to a
— i-»-, ue aoino David- Pf w^.j. *• .r '.' — " """' •'"-
via , et heph, oi the house of Da-
8fl4
OFFICG OF THR IlLESSHD VIKGIN.
nomon viro-iiiis ^^^ll•l.•l. Et
ill<JflVHSll8 ;\ll<Jfl'IUH l\d CIIIH,
dixiJ: Avo, <,n-jiti;i plcii.-i,
J)oniimis tcrnm : benodictji
tu in inulicribiiH. Tu nxu
fein, J)(»minc, iiiiHcroro no-
biti.
1?. Di>o !>-ra<l:iM.
H. Missus I'Ht G:ihii('l
:u\i,'oliiH !i(l M.'iriiun, virjjfi-
lioiii (lospoiisMlnin Joseph,
tiMiitians I'i vorbum, ct ex-
p;Jvoscit vii-o-o (Ic iiunliio.
No tiiiKvis, iMnriii, iiivciiistl
i,n-;iti:mi :ij>iid Domiiiuiu :
*Ki'c'o coiK'ipies, ot j>;iri(.>s
tilinm, et voc':il)itur Alliawi-
iiii Fi litis.
V. I);ibit ci Dotniuus
DoiKs sodem David patiis
cjiiM, et rej^iiabit in domo
.laeob in {vrenuini. Kcce
coiieipies, &.e.
Second Blcssins:,
Second Lesson.
Qua) cum uudisset, tur-
fcata eat in sermoue ejus, ct
togitabat qualis esset iata
saiutatio. Et ait annfchis
ci: No tirneas, Maria, in-
veinsti enim gratiam' apud
Deum. Ecce eoncipiea in
utero, ct paries filiiini, et
vocaUa nouien ejus ,l(!sum.
vid : and (he virdn's nnnc
was Mary. Am] the an^rid
bein^^r eonu^ in, Haid unto
her: I Fail, fidl of ^n-ace,
the Lord is with thoo:
blessed art thou ainoujuf wo-
men. Hut thou. Lord, iiiivo
nu'rcy on us.
IL 'ri.auks be to (Jod.
H. Tlui aii^^el (Jabriel
sent to Mary, n Vir<;iu es-
poust'd to Josej)h, auuoun-
'-•iny to her |lie word, and
the virn;in was afraid at
the light. Fear not, iMary,
thou hast found grace with
the Lord: * Mehold, thou
slialt coneeivo, and bear a
son, and he shall be called
the Son of the ftfost High.
V. The Lord. God shall
give unto him the throne of
David his father, and he
shall reigii in the house of
Jacob foreveY. liehold,
thou shalt conceive, &c.
as above, p. 859.
Luke i. 29-33.
And when she luid heard
these things, she was trou-
bled at his saying, and
thought with herself wliat
manner of salutation this
should be. And the angel
said unto her : Fear not, Ma-
ry, for thou hast found grace
with God. Behold, tliou
rfic e'il magnus, ot Pilius
AltisHiiiji vocabitur. Ef
sudem David putriy eius «t
;;" fi'MH. Tu uutc4, Do"
'»iMo, uiiserero nobis.
MATINS.
R' •Dod gratitts.
plena, Dominus tecum. *
SpirituH SunctUH superveni-
e in e, et virtus Alli«sin i
oburnbrabittibi:quodenim
ex te nascetur Sanctum,
vocabitur Filius Dei
V. Quomodo fiet istud,
quoniamvirumnoncogno.s.
JO .' Lt rcspondciis /inge-
"«, dixit ei : Spiritus SaSc.
tus supervcniet in te, &c.
Shalt conceive in thy woml
«'»d Shalt bring forth a «on
t j: /'o shall be rrreat
ji- thett:!,^. -;o
[;;ther, and he shall reigr ill
Zin. '''' ^'l'^'^"'" there
s^ mil be no end. Jiutthou,
Wd,l,avemercyonus. '
S- V,''V.''^« he to God.
grace, the Lord is with
nn CO '''' "^'^ «"-'
«lull come upon thee, and
the power of the Most £
sM overshadow thee :ftr
the Holy which shall bo
horn of thee shall be cal J
the Son of God.
V. How shall this bo
done seeing I know not
"'^n ? And the angel a
«wmng said unto her .-The
Ho y Chost shall come up-
on thee, &;c. ^
Third Blessing, as above, p. 860.
Third Lesson. I^ke i. 34-38.
Dixit autem Maria ad an- An^ tm .,
gclum: Quomodo fiet istSd nni/? ^^'^ ^^'^ ^^ tlio
quoniamvirumnoncS donl ' ^^-"^ ff '^^' ^«
CO? Et respondens fng:: m^^ "2;jth ^""^, "«*
'"«, dixit e ; Sniritii« Si.,nT • "" tne angel an-
.-^-^..i.. in tu, e- vir.^^rhe Holy Ghost shall com.
366
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
tiia Altissimi oburabrabit upon thee, and the povvei
tibi Ideoque et quod mis- of the Most High ahull over-
letur ex te Sanctum, vocab- shadow thee. And iherc-
ilur Filius Dei. Et ecce fore also the Holy which
Elizabeth cognata tua, et shnl) bo born of thee
ipsa concepit lillum in se- shall be called the Son of
nectute sua, et hie mensis God. And behold, thy
Bextus est illi, qua? vocatur cousin Elizabeth, she also
Bterilia, quia non erit impos- hath conceived a son in her
sibile apud Deum omne ver- old age, and this is the
bum. Dixit autem Maria: sixth month with her, who
Ecce ancilla Domini, fiat is called barren ; tor no
yiihi secundum verbum tu- word shall be imp^^sihe
ini. Tu autem, Domine, with God. And Mary said:
.iiiserere nobis. Behold the handmaid ot the
Lord, be it done to me ac-
cording to thy word. But
thou, Lord, have mercy on
us.
R. Deo gratias. R- Thanks be to God.
R. Suscfpe verbum, Vir- R. Receive, O Virgin
rro Maria, quod tibi a Do- Mary, the word which hath
mine per angelum trans- been communicated to thee
* • • * by the Lord through the
missum est: concipies,
paries Deum pariter
et
et
hominem: * Ut benedicta
dicaria inter omnes niuli-
3rea.
angel : thou shalt conceive,
ana bear a son, who shall
be both God and man:
* That thou mayest be
called blessed among aU
women.
V. Paries quidem filium, V. Yea, thou shalt bear
el viro-initatis non patieria a son, and shalt suffer no
detrinfentum : etficieris gra- detriment in thy virginity :
Vida, et eris mater semper thou shalt be with child,
mtaela. Ut benedicU di- and shalt become a mother,
wis &c. remaining ever a virgin un-
defiled. That tliou mayest
be called^ &e.
V Gloria Patri, et Filio, V. Glory be to the Fa.
lAUDS.
8o7
et Spiritui Sancto. Utben- ther, and to the Son, and
wlicta di-'uris, &c to the . Holy Ghost. That
thou mayost be called, 6lc.
1.8UtlS«
Ave Maria. Hail, Mary.
V. Deiis, iti adjutorium V. O God, come to my
meum ialunde. assiHtance.
R. Doniine, ad adjuvan- II. O Lord, make ha»\o
duni me festioa. to help me.
Gloria, &c. Glory, &.c.
Office 1. From the Purification to Admit.
^ Am. Assumptaest. Ant. Mary waa taken up.
Office 2. In Advent.
A7il. Missus est. An/. The antrel.
O
Office 3. Frotn Christmas to the Purificatioti.
Ant. O admirabile com- Ant. O marvellous inter-
mercium ! course !
Psalm xcii. Dominus regnavit.
Dominus regnavit, deeo- 1 The Lord hath reigned,
rem indutus est: indutus he is clothed with beauty:
est Dominus fortitudinem, the Lord is clothed with
et praeeinxit so. strength, and huth girded
himself therewith.
Etenim firmavit orbem 2 For he hath established
terrae : qui non commovebi- the world : and it shall not
tur. be moved.
Parata sedes tua ex tunc : 3 Thy throne is prepared
a rjseculo tu es. of old : thou art from ever-
lasting,
Elcvaverunt flumina, Do- 4 The floods have lifted
mine : elevaverunt llumina up, O Lord : the floods have
tVv/^iu axxcLtu^ lii^cu up bilCir vuicu*
868
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRRIN.
Elcvaverunt flumimi flue- 6 The floods have lifted
tus 8U09: a vocibus aqua- up their waves: with the
rum multarum. voices of many waters.
Mirabihjs ehitioncs ma- 6 Wonderful are the
ris: rairabiiis in altis Do- surges of the sea: wonder-
minus, ful is the Lord on high.
Testimonia tua crcdibilia 7 Thy testimonies are
farta sunt nirais: domum made exceedingly credible:
tuam decet sanctitudo, Do- holiness becumeth tiiy
mine, in longitudinem die- house, O Lord, unto length
rum. of days.
Gloria, &c. Glory, &c.
Office 1.
Ant. Assumpta est Mju Anl. Mary was taken up
ria in coelura, gaiident an- into heaven, the angels re-
geli, laudantes benedicunt joice, and with praises bless
Dominum. the Lord.
Xnt. Maria Virgo.
Anl. The Virgin Mary.
Office 2
Anl. Missus est GaBriel Anl. The angel Gabriel
angelus ad Mariam, virgi- was sent to Mary, a virgin
nem desponsatam Joseph, espoused to Joseph.
Anl. Ave Maria. Anl. Hail^ Mary.
Office Z.
Ant. O admirabile com- Anl. O marvellous intep*
mercium ! Creator generis course ! the Creator of
humani, animatum corpus mankind, taking a body
sumens, de virgine nasci with a living soul, vouch-
dignatus est : et procedens Bafed to be born of a vir-
homo sine semine, largitus gin : and becoming man
est nobis suam dcitatem. without man's concurrence,
bestou ed upon us his deity.
Ant. Quando iiatus es. ArU. When thou wast
born.
LAUDS.
869
Psalm xcix. JxJnlate Deo.
Jubilat* Deo, omnia t<»r- i «a;«„ • e n
ra: servile -Domino in iJ rnH S m^ joyf^,, ^^^^
Introite in conspectu ^'"f ^^j^^*"^ with gladru,«H.
e^usMn exultations^-" ^,^ri:^tK^^
Scitote quoniam Domi- '3 Rnnwiro+k * *u r ,
S:r:^ip^=nr^-i:^"^^^^^^
Populus ejus Soves pas. Vwe"mW.i '""'^^'l'"^' .
•cu. ejus: introite poK the\re p'^f'^'^ ^^^^^^^
e^us in confessione, atria go ye into his LtC uiM,'
e us m hymnis; confitemi- tha.fksgivin., L'd into his
courts with hymns; give
Laudate nomen ejus, quo- 5 Pn.ise ye his name for
mam suavis est Dominus, the Lord is gmc^Ts his
in sternum misericordia mercy is everSr ^u,d
ejus: e usque in generati. his truth endure f' from
rirejus.^'"'"'^'"'"^ ''- S^"--tion to geneiatio ""*
Gloria, &c. Glory, &c
Office 1.
Ant Maria Virgo a^ Ant. The Virgin Marv
sumpta est ad aethereum was taken up to the heav-
thalamurn, m quo Rex re- enly chamber, where the
gum stellato sedet solio. King of kings sitteth on his
. - ■ starry throne.
Ant. In odorera. Ant. We run.
Office 2
Ant. Ave Maria, gratia Ant. Hail, Mary, full of
plena, Dominus tecum: grace, the Lord is with
benedicta tu m mulieribus. thee : blessed art thou
among women.
Ant. Ne timeas, Maria. Ant. Fear not, Marv
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870
OFFICE OF IlIE BLESSED VIRGIlf.
Ant. Quando nntuH es
ineflubiliter ex virjjfine, tunc
impliittt) 8unt i^cripturis.
Sicut pluviu in vellus de-
scendiBti, ut anlvuin fuceres
genuH humumim : te luuda-
muB, DeuB noster.
Am. Rubum quern vide-
rat.
•8.
AuL When thou wast
boni of a virgin, after un
ineffable muniier, then were
the Scriptures fulfilled
Thou didst come down
like mill upon the fleece,
that thou niightest sUve
mankind : we praise thee,
O our God.
Ani. In the bush which
Moses. <
Psalm Ixil Leua, Deus meua.
Deus, Deua mens : ad te
de luce vigilo.
Sitivit in to enima men :
quam multiplicitc; tibi caro
mea.
In terra desertn, et invia,
et inaquosa : sic in sancto
apparui tibi, ut viderem vir-
tutem tuam et gloriam tu-
am.
Quoniam melior est mi-
rjericordia tua super vitas:
labia mea laudabunt te.
Sic benedicam te in vita
mea : et in nomine tuo le-
va])0 manus meas.
Sicut adipe et pinguedine
repleatur animu mea : et
labiis exultationis laudabit
OS meum.
Si memor M ui super
1 O God, my God: to
thee do I watch at break of
day.
2 My soul hath thirsted
for thee : my flesh also, in
ways how miinifold !
3 In a desert and path-
less land, where no water
is : so have I appeared be-
fore thee in the sanctuary,
that I might behold thy
power and thy glory.
4 For thy mercy is better
than many lives: my lips
shall praise thee.
6 Thus will I bless thee
all my life : and in thy
name will I lift up my
ht «ds.
6 Let my soul be filled
as with marrow and fat-
ness : and my mouth shall
praise thee with joyful lips.
7 If I have remembered
t AU. S.
871
upon tiiee : for thou hast
uimuii mea post te • me mv souT S, j-""'"*'
-UBcepit dcxtera.ua. ° U-i/nU'tlS S
Ipsi vero in vanum quffi. <t n,.t .1. . 1
troilmnt in inferiora tSm " ™ iZ |" T"' "'"^ "'""]
tradentur in ™anu» gl„di t^^' 'artl,:'; r:;:,iri:'Ve
partem vulp.um crunt. iWercd into t[o I'^wtr of
tlie sword, tlieysluill bo tlie
Rex vero l^tabitur in ^"'ifMftf- u n
Deo, landabuntur o.nni^ joi , in "(^ot."^:. ,",";!;
qui juraut in eo : quia ob- be nra Led thj L ? f
^ that speak iniquity is stop-
ped. ^
Psalm Ixvi. Deus misereatur.
lis, and be merciful unto
Ut cognoscamus in terra 2 That we may know
viain tuam : in omnibus thy way upon e mh fZ
gentibus salutare tuum. sHLtioJ; Tmonrall' nZ
Confiteantur tibi populi, '""a^Let the people praise
pun omnes. people prnise thee.
liSBtentur et PYiilfnpf a r ,.♦ ♦u . . .
gtintes: quoniam judicas and bp glad: for thou judg!
872
OFriCE or THE i.1 K88ED VIRGIN.
popiiloH in a?qnitate, ct gen-
ten in term ilirigis.
Coiifitenntur tibi populi,
Di'UH, eontiteantur tibi p«)-
puli (unnus : terra dedit
fruettini suiiin.
Uenedieiit no» Dcuh, De-
HH noster, benedieut nos
Dciis : et metuant euin
oinni'H finoi* terra).
Gloria, &.c.
est tlie people with eq lity,
and rulent the naliohH upon
earth.
5 Lt't tho people pralso
thee, (XJod, let all the peo-
ple praise thee ; the earth
hath ^iven forth her tVuit.
6 Rlay God, even our
Cod, blesH UH, niiiy God
blesa uh: and all the eudn
ol" the earth tear him.
Glory, &.C.
Office 1.
Ant. In odorem unguen-
toruin tuorum eurrinnm :
adoleMeentultt) dilexeruntto
nun in.
Ant. Benedicta filia.
Ant. We run to the
odor of thy ointnientw : the
young maidens have loved
thee exceedingly.
Ant. Thou, O daughter.
Office 2.
Ant. Ne timeas, Maria, Ant. Fear not, Mary'
invenisti gratiam apud Do- thou hant found grace with
minum : eeee coneipies, et the Lord : behold, thou
paries tilium. Alleluia. shalt conceive, and bear a
son. Alleluia.
Ant. Dabit ei Dominus. Ant. The Lord shall
give unto him.
Office 8.
Ant. Rubum quern vide- Ant. In the bush which
lat Moyses ineombustum, Moses saw unconsumed, wo
conservatam agnovimus tu- acknowledge thy admirable
am laudabilem virginita- virginity preserved : niter-
tem : Dei Genitrix, inter- cede for us, O Mother ol
cede pro nobis. God. , , t
Ant. Germinavit radix Ant. The root ol Jesse
jysse, hath budded.
LAUDS.
Th« Benoilicite, or Song
Henodicite, omnia opera
l>omim, Domino: laudato
et Hupercxultuto cum in Hce-
cula.
Bonedicit-cnnffeii Domini,
D>nuno: benedicito, coeli
Domino. '
fK;ni'dic'ite, aquaa omnes
quju super coelos nunt, Do-
mino: henodicite, omne«
virtutes Domini, Domino
Benedicite, hoI et luna,
l^Jtnino: benedicite, stellaj
00311, Domino.
J3enedicito, omnis imber
et ros, Domino : bcnt'dicito
omnus Kpirltus Dei, Domi-
no.
Benedicite, inrnis etajstus,
Dommo : benedicite, fri<ru8
ct jestus, Domino. °
Benedicite, rores et pru-
ma, Domino : benedicite,
gelu et frigus, Domino.
878
of the three Cliihlrcn.
Benedicite, glacis et nives,
Domino : benedicite, noctes
et dies. Domino.
Benedicite, lux et tene-
bra), Domino: benedicite,
/ulgura et nubes. Domino.
Benedicat terra Dohii,
num: laudet et superexaltet
eum in saecula.
, Benedicite, montes et col-
ies, Domino: benedicitfe,
1 O all ye works *,f the
1-ord, blesH yo the Lord :
Pra.se and exalt him above
all torcver.
T ^^^J"" ""^*''** of the
Lord, bless ye the Lord:
bless he Lord, ye heavens.
i ^J all ye waters that are
"bove the heavens, bless ye
t'e Lord: bless the Lord,
all yo powers of the Lord.
4 O ye Hun and moon,
bless ye the Lord: bless
the Lord, ye stars of heaven.
6 U all ye showers and
dew, bless ye the Lord:
of God''' '"" ^'"^ '^'"'^^
6 Ove fire and heat, bless
ye the Lord: bless the Lord,
ye winter and summer.
7 O ve dews and hoar-
trost, bless ye the Lord:
bless the Lord, ye frost and
cold.
8 O ye ice and snow,
bless ye the Lord : bless the
Lord, ye nitrhts urid days.
9 O ye light and dark-
ness, bless ye the Lord-
bless the Lord, ye litrht.
nings and clouds. ^
10 O let the earth bless
the Lord: let it praise and
exalt him above all forever.
- - .;• "'^''t:iuiii/3 una
mils, bless ye the Lord:
874
OFFICE or THE B ,ESSED VIRGIN.
univcraa germinantia in ter-
ra, Domino.
Benedieitc, fontes, Domi-
no : benedicite, maria ot
fluininii, Domino.
Beiu'dicite, cete et omnia
quai raoventur in uquis, Do-
mino : benedicite, omnes vo-
lucrea coeli, Domino.
Benedicite, omnes besti»
et peeora, Domino : benedi-
cite, tilii hominura, Domino.
Benedieat Israel Domi-
num : luudet et auperexaltet
eum in saicula.
Benedicite, sacerdotes
Domini, Domino : oenedi-
cite, servi Domini, Domino.
Benedicite, spiritua et ani-
mas justoriim. Domino :
benedicite, sancti et humiles
eorde. Domino.
Benedicite, Anania, Aza-
ria, Mi.-ael, Domino: lau-
dato ct Buperexaltate eum in
Bceculn.
Benedicamus Patrem, ot
Fiiium, cum Sancto Spiritu :
laudemus et auperexalte-
mus etira in ssecula.
Benedictus es, Domine, m
firmamento cojli ; et lauda-
blebs the Lord, uH things
that spring forth upon the
earth.
12 O ye fountains, bless
ye the Lord: bless the
Lord, ye seas and floods.
13 O ye whales., and all
that move in the waters,
bless ye the Lord : bless the
Lord, all ye fowls of the
air.
14 O all ye beasts and
cattle, bless ye the Lord:
bless the Lord, ye sons of
men.
15 Let Israel bless the
Lord: let him praise and
exalt him above all for-
ever.
16 O ye priests of the
Lord, bless ye the Lord:
bless the Lord, ye servants
of the Lord.
17 O ye spirits and souls
of the just, bless ye the
Lord: bless the Lord, all ye
that are holy and humble
of heart.
18 O Ananias, Azarias,
Misuel, bless yp the Lord:
praise and exalt him above
all forever.
19 Let us bless the Fa-
ther, and the Son, with the
Holy Ghost: let us praise
awd exalt him above all for-
ever.
20 Blessed art thou, O
Lord, in the firmament of
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"• pr.iiM«d, and glonous, and
exalted above all forever.
The OI(»ria it not said.
Office 1.
Avi. Benedietu,filia, tu a \nL Tliou, O daiurhtcr
I)o.nino; quia per te IVuc art blessed of thetm V,;
turn vita, commauicavin.u.s. through thee l.avVwe t;;;
iiiiule partakers of the fiuit
Ara, Pulchra es. 4,,^. Thou art fair.
Office 2.
sedeiu David patri8 t-jus, et unto him the seat (,f Divid
regnabit in a^ternum. hisfather,and helhall ni'm
A , T? .,. ^ forever. '^
Ant. Ecceancilla Domi- Aal. Behold the hand-
"^ maid of the Lord.
Office 8.
.in/. Germinavit radix Anl. The root ot Jesse
Jesse, orta est s ella ex hath budded, a star hath
J^teob; Virgo peperit Salva- arisen out of JacobT a vir-
torem: te laudamus, Deus gin hath borne the Saviour
Anl, Ecce Mana. An/. Behold iMary.
Psalm cxlviii. Laudate Dominurn.
Laudate Dominum de 1 Praise the Lord from
roiiis: laudate eum m ex- the heavens; praise him in
*^^7^*- , the heights.
Laudate eum, omnes an- 2 Praise him, all nis
gel! ejus: laudate eum, om- angels: praise him, all his
nes virtutes ejus. hosts.
^ Laudate eum, sol etluna: 3 Praise him, sun and
^auuate cum, omnes steiiaj moon: praise him, all ve
"^^^^nian. -.tars and light.
876
OFFICE OF THE BUSSED VIRGIN.
Laud.'ite cum, coeli cobIo-
ruin : et aquae omnea quae
super ca;lo8 sunt, laudent
uomen Domini.
Quia ipse dixit, et facta
sunt : ipse mandavit, et cre-
ata sunt.
Statu it ea in aeternum, et
in saDculum sfeculi: prae-
ceptum posuit, et non pra3-
teribit.
Laudate Dominura de
terra : dracones et omnes
abyssi.
Igiiis, grando, nix, glacies,
spiritus proceilarum : quae
faeiunt verbum ejus.
Montea et omnes colles :
ligna fructifera et omnes
cedri.
. Bestiae et universa peeo-
ra: serpentes et volucres
pennatae.
Reges terras et omnes po-
puli: principes et omnes
judiees terrae.
Juvenes et virgines, senes
cum junioribus, laudent no-
men Domini: quia exalta^
tum est nomen ejus solius.
Confessio ejus super coe-
lum et terrara : et exaltavit
cornu populi sui.
Hymnus omnibus Sanctis
4 Praise him, O ye heav-
en of heavens: ana let all
the waters that are above
the heavens, praise the name
of the Lord.
6 For he spake, and
they were made : he com-
manded, and they were cre-
ated.
6 He hath established
them forever, even forever
and ever: he hath made a
decree, and it sliall not pass
away.
7 Praise the Lord from
the earth : ye dragons and
all deeps.
8 Fire and hail, snow and
ice, and stormy winds : that
fufil his word.
9 Mountains and all hills :
fruitful trees and all cedars.
10 Beasts and all cattle
creeping, things and feat'vtjf-
ed fowls.
11 Kings of the earth
and all people: piinces and
nil judges of the earth.
12 Young men and maid-
ens, old men and children,
let them praise the name of
the Lord: for his name alone
is exalted.
13 His praise is above
heaven and earth : and ho
hath exalted the horn of his
people.
14 A song of praise to
LAUDS.
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ejus: filiis Israel pop.ilo all his Saints: to the chil-
appropuuiuanti sibi. dren of Israel, the people
that draweth nigh unto him.
Psalm cxlix. Cantate Dwnino.
Cantate Domino canti- i Sing unto the Lord a
cum nov.,m: laus ejus in new son|: let his praise be
1 Ltetur Israc m eo qui 2 Let Israel rejoice in
fecitonm: et hlii Sion ex- him that made him and the
ultent m rege suo. children of Sion be joyful
T J ^ in their king.
Laudent nomen ejus in 3 Let them praise his
choro: in tympano et psal- name in the ehoir riot them
terio psallant ei. «i„. „,to him with timbrel
n ' I , . ^^^^ psaltery.
Quia bene placitum est 4 kr tlie Lord is well
Domino ,n populo suo: et pleased with his people: and
exaltabitmansuetosmsalu- will exalt the meek unto
^^ . . salvation.
, Ex„ tabunt Sancti in glo- 5 The Saints shall rejoice
ria: la?tabuntur in eubilibus in glory: they shall be jov-
"';^' „ ,. ^ . . i"i in their bJds. *' ^
Lxaltationes Dei m gut- 6 The praises of God
tureeorum: et gladii ariei- shall be in their mouth: and
two-edged swords in their
hands.
. ,. .. ., . -.- 7 To execute vengeance
in nationibus : merepationes upon the nations : and chaa.
in populis. tisements among the peo.
pie.
Ad alligandos reges eo- 8 To bind their kinea
rum in compedibus: et no- with fetters: and their no-
biles eorum in manicis fer- bles with chains of iron
reis.
Ut ficiant in eis judicium 9 To execute upon them
conscnptum : gloria hiec the judgment that is writ-
eat omnibus Sanciis pina ton- fi.;« -,i^-,, u, n l-.
pitcs in raanibus eorum.
Ad ficiendam vindictam
Saints.
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878
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Psalm cL Laudate Dmninum in Sanctis.
Ljiudate Dominum in
Sanctis ejus: laudate cum
in 'rmamento virtutis ejus.
Laudate eum in virtuti-
bus ejus: laudate eum se-
f andum multitudinem mag-
nitudinis ejus.
Iiaudate eum in soiio tu-
b£e : laudate eura in psalte-
rio et cithara,
Laudate eum in tympano
et ehoro : laudate eum in
chordis et organo.
Laudate eum in cymbalis
bene sonantlbus ; laudate
eum in cymbalis jubilatio-
nis : omiiis spiritus laudet
Domiiium.
Gl(U-ia, ifec.
1 Praise the Lord in his
holy places : praise him in
the firmament of his power.
2 Praise him in his mighty
acts : praise him according
to the multitude of his
greatness.
3 Praise him witli the
sound of the trumpet:
praise him with psaltery
and harp.
4 Praise him with tim-
brel and choir : praise him
with strings and organ.
6 Praise him upon the
high - sounding cymbals :
praise him upon cymbals
of joy : let every spirit
praise the Lord.
Glory, &c.
Office 1.
AnL Pulchra es et deco- Ard. Thou art fair and
ra, flHa Jerusalem : terribi- comely, O daughter of Je-
lis ut castrorum acies ordi- rusalem : terrible as an
nata. army set in array.
Office 2.
Ant. Ecc(5 ancilla Domi-
ni: fiat mihi secundum ver-
bum tuum.
Ant, Behold the hand,
maid of the Lord : be it
done unto me according to
thy word.
Office 3.
Ant. Ecce Maria genuit AnU Behold Mary hath
nobis Salvatorem, quem borne us the Saviour, whom
Joannes videns exclamavit : John beholding, exclaimed .
LAUDS.
Ecce agnu8 Dei ; ecce qui
toUit peecata mund . Al-
leluia.
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Behold the Lamb of God ;
behold him who taketh
away the sina of the world.
Alleluia.
The Little Chapter
Office 1 and 3. Cant. vi. 8.
Viderunt eam filiae Sion, The daughters of Sion
et beatissimam pr^dicave- saw her, arfd dTclar d^'er
runi earn. queens, they praised her.
R. Deo gratias. r. Thanks be to God.
Office 2. Isa. xi. 1, 2.
Egredietur virga de ra- There shall come forth a
dice Jesse et flos de radice rod out of the root of Jesse
ejusascendet: etrequiescet a.,d a flower shall rise up
super eumSpiritus Domini, out of his root: and the
Spirit of tlie Lord shall rest
upon him.
R. Thanks be to God.
R. Deo gratias.
HYMN.
O glorloaa virglnum
Sublirnis inter sidera,
Qui te creavit, parvulum
Lactente nutria ubere.
Quod Heva tristis abstulit,
Tu reddia nimo germine ;
Intrent ut ustm fiebiies,
CfBli lecludia cardinea.
Tu Regis alti janua,
£t aula lucia Tulgida ;
Vitarn datatu per Virginem,
Gente* redemptsD plaudite.
O Queen of all the virgin choir!
Enthroned above tiie sutrry sliv
Who witli pure milk: from thy own
breast
Thy own Creator didst supply.
What man had lost in hapless Eve.
Thy sacred womb to man r»
storea ;
Thou to the wretched here be-
neath
Hjist opened Heaven's eternaJ
doors.
Hail, O refulgent Hal! of light!
Hail, (iate sublime of Heaven'a
high King!
Through thee redeem'd to endlesd
_ life,
iiiy praise let ail the oatiou
Biog.
880
OFFICE OF THli BLESSED VIRGIN.
Jcsii. tibi sit ({lorlo,
Qui iiatiis 08 do Virgino,
Cum I'lilru, Hi uliuu SpiriUi,
111 Heiupilurna sieuulu. Ainon.
O Jemi ! bom of Virgin bright,
ImmurtuI glory bo U) tlioo;
Pruibu to the Father liiHiiite,
And iloly Ghost etenially.
V. Blessed art thou
ttiiiong women.
V. Benedictu tu in muli-
cribus.
11. Et benedictus fractus . R. And blessed is th#
ventris tuL fruit of thy womb.
^ce 1.
Ant. Beata Dei Gcnitrix. Ant. O blessed Mothcjr
of God.
» In Paschal time.
4'*»/. Regina coeli. Ant. O queen of heaven.
OJice 2.
Ant. Spiritus Sanctus. Ant. The Holy Ghost.
Office 3
Ant. Mirabile mysterium. Ant. A vv'onderful mys-
tery.
The Benedictus, or Canticle of Zachary.
Benedictus Dominus De- 1 Blessed be the Lord
us Israel : quia visitavit, et God of Israel : for he hath
fecit redeniptionem plebis visited, and wrought the re-
suffi. demption of his people.
Et erexit cornu salutis 2 And hath raised up a
nobis: in domo David pueri horn of salvation to us : in
Bui. the house of his servant
David
Sieut locutus est per os 3 As he spake by the
sanctorum : qui a s^eculo mouth of his holy prophets :
sunt, prophetarum ejus. who are from the begin-
ning.
Salutem ex inimicis nos- 4 Salvation from our
iris : et de manu omnium enemies : and from the
qui oderuiit iios. hand of all that hate us.
LAUDS.
Ad facieiidam misericor-
diam cum patribus nostris •
et inemorari testamenti sui
suncti.
JuHJurandum quod jura,
vit ad Abraham patrem nos.
trum : daturum se nobis :
861
6 To perfcrm mercy to
ourfatherH: and to remem-
ber Ins holy testament.
Ut sine timore, de manu
inimicorum noslrorum libe-
ruti : serviamus illi,
In sanctitate et justitia
coram ipso : omnibus die-
bus nostris.
Et tu, puer, propheta Al-
tissimi vocaberis: prieibis
enim ante faciem Domini
parare vias ejus.
Ad dandam scientiam sa.
lutis plebi ejus : in remissi-
onem peccatorum eorum.
Per viscera misericordife
Dei nostri : in quibus visi-
tavit nos oriens ex alto.
Illuminare his qui in ten-
ebris et in umbra mortis se-
dent: ad dirigendos pedes
nostros in viam pacis.
Gloria, &c.
6 The oath that he -.ware
to Abraham our father •
that he would grant untc
us :
7 That hc'inir delivered
trom the hands of our ene-
mies : we may serve him
without fear,
8 In holiness and juvstice
before him : all the days of
our life. "^
9 And thou, child, shalt
be called the prophet of the
Hi-jhest : for thou shnlt so
before the face of the Lord
to prepare his ways.
10 To give knowledge
of salvation unto his peo-
pie: for the remission ol
their sins.
11 Through the bowels
of the mercy of our God :
whereby the orient from on
high hath visited us.
12 To enlighten them
that fit in darkness, and ir.
the shadow of death: to di-
rect our feet into the way
of peace.
Glory, &c.
Office 1.
M±Sr?ll^?.l?^"!*"^' A^^: O.blessed Mothe,
ninm'' L."ii".F^-'F^^"'mem- or Uod, Mary ever Virgin,
plum Dommi, sacrarium tenple of the Lord, «mc
D 3 Y4*
882
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Spiritus Sancti ; 8ola sine
exemplo pluciiiHti Domino
nostro Jeau Christo : ora
pro populo, ii terveni pro
clero, intercede pro devoto
femineo sexu.
tuary of the Holy Ghost ;
Ihou alone, witliout exam-
ple, waat well-pleasing to
our Lord Jesus Christ :
pray for the peoj)le, mediate
for the clergy, intercede for
the devoted female sex.
In Paschal time.
Ant. Regina coeli, laetare, Ant. Queen of heaven,
alleluia. Quia quera me- rejoice, alleluia. For he
ruisti portare, alleluia. Re- whom thou wast meet to
surrexit sicut dixit, alleluia, bear, alleluia. Hath arisen
Ora pro nobis Deum, alle- as he said, alleluia. Pray
luiu. to God for us, alleluia.
Office i.
Ant. Spiritus Sarictus in Ant. The Holy Ghost
te descendel, Maria ; ne ti- shall come upon thee, Mary;
meas habebis in utero fili- fear not, thou shalt bear in
um Dei. Alleluia. thy womb the Son of God.
Alleluia.
Kyrie eleison. Christe Lord, have mercy. Christ,
eleison. Kyrie eleison. have mercy. Lord, have
mercy.
v. Domine, exaudi ora- V. O Lord, hear my
tionem meam prayer.
R. Et clamor meus ad R. And let my cry come
te veniat. unto thee.
Oremus.
Deus, qui de beatae Marias
Virginis utero Vcrbum tu-
um, angclo nuntiante, car-
nem suscipere voluisti ;
prsesta supplicibus tuis, ut
qui vere earn Genitricem
Dei credimus, ejus a pud te
intcrcdssionibus adjuvemur.
Let us pray.
O God, who wast pleaseo
that thy Word, at the mes-
sage of an angel, should
take flesh in the womb of
the blessed Virgin Mary;
grant to us, thy humble
servants, that, as we believe
her to be truly tlie Mother
LAUDS.
683
Per eumdera Christum Do n'T-^;! i
minum nostrum ^"' 'is^ bVh ""'^ ^ "^^^*^^
also by her intercessions
with thee. Through the
R Amen. "^T ?"'* ^"'^ ^'''^'
ri. Amen.
Office 3.
passuB, neque diviHionem. „ot he Lulu Ju.nld^^Jfr
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleison. Kyrie eleison.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meani.
R. Et clamor mens ad te
veniat.
Oremus.
Deus, qui salutis aeternae.
ingr neither confusion nor
division.
Lord, have mercy. Christ,
have mercy. Lord, have
mercy.
V. O Lord, hear mv
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Let us pray.
O God, who, by the fruit-
l.at.Mari.vir,ini.tef;;: AiUil^i^'S^ ^{^^^^
cunda, humano generi prae- ry, hast given to mankind
miapr^stitisti;tribue,qa^. iL rewards of eternal ^1-
Pumus, nt ipsam pro nobis vation; grant, we beseech
inteivedere sentiaraus, per thee, that we may experi-
quira meruimus auctorem ence her intercession for
vitiB suscipere Dominum us, through whom we h.ive
nostrum Jesum Christum received the author of life,
l*,iimm tuum. Qui tecum our Lord Jesus Chri.wt thy
vivit et regnat in unitate Son. Who liveth and -eign-
fepifitus feancti, Deus, per eth with thee in the uifitv
omnia saecula sacuioruni. of the Holy Ghost Gud,
I'FivA VTitllUUl Vila*
It. Amen. R. Ameu.
884
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
[an ANTIi'HON TO
Fidelia scrvus ct prudens,
quern constituit Dominua
sua3 Matriir solatium, sUa)
carnis nvitiitium, et Holum
in terris inagni eonsilii co-
adjutorein fidelissimuin.
V. Ecce homo sine que-
rela, verus Dei cultor.
R. Abstinens se ab omni
opere malo, et permanens
ill iimocentia sua.
Oremus
Sanctissimae Genitricis
turn sponsi, quaBsumus,
Doinine, meritis adjuvemur,
ut quod possibilitas nostra
non obtinet, ejus nobis in-
tercessione donetur. Qui
vivis et regnas in ssecula,
seeculorum.
R. Ac en.
BLFSSED J08EFH.*
A faithful and wise ser-
vant, whom the Lord ap-
pointed to bo the consola-
tion of his mother, the
nursing-father of his own
flesh, and alone in all the
earth the most faithful fel-
low-helper of great counsel.
V. Behold a man with-
out blame, a true worship-
per of God.
R. Abstaining from every
evil work, and abiding in
his innocence.
Let us pray.
Assist us, O Lord,
we
beseech thee, by the merits
of the spouse of thy most
holy Mother, that what of
ourselves we are unable t(
obtain, may be granted to
us by his intercession. Who
livest and reignest, world
without end.
R. Amen.]
COMMEMORATION OF THE SAINTS.
Office 1 and 3.
Ant. Sancti Dei omnes, Ant. O all ye saints of
interctdere dignemini pro God, vouchsafe to intercede
nostra omniumque salute, for our salvation, and that
of all mankind.
V. Laetamini in Domino, V. Rejoice in the Lord,
et exuitat^. •\iatL and be glad, O ye jupt.
* This fbroos no part of the Office.
LAuns.
R. Et gloriamini, omnua
recti corde.
«
Oremus. '
Protege, Domine, popu-
are
886
R., And glory, all yy that
e right of heart.
Let us pray.
lum,tuuV,et'apos7olorum T o!!l'**^^i *^^ P««P'e. O
tuorurn Petri ef P^uH "et thytnUr/'n^f' '"™ ^^
a u.rum apostolorum patro- trust in h« ,'"""' ''"^.
cinio conftderitem, uernotiia i> 7 , ? P'^tronage of
defensione const rvJ^ , h '" ""'' />"'' ""^ ^'' ^hy
OmnesSanctitu qu^su. Le'tT' r'^" « •
mns, Domine. nos' ubique beseech L.oT) f "'"/'' ^'
adjuvent; ut duui eomm .,^^" T^' ^ i^^rd, assist
merit. re;oli.„J::pL.:;:i" ^^1:^ ti' ''^^^ "'"'
sentiamus; et piceiu tuu.i IJ ''''"' '"^'■'^«' ^^
nostris concedelu^^. C ^ ''^''''T 'Y'' ^^^
et ab Eeelesia tua cu. tarn n ^..r fim"' "'^ '^7 ^^''^
repelle nequitiam • iter mc m ''•'.' /'»^«' ^^''^ repel
tus,etvoluiitatesn'o trXe" Ci urX d ?'' ''"" '''^
onuuunifamuIorun.tuorim our a ts SrvvUr ''''l
m salut s tuaj prosneritaf« ti.^L^ 'n u ^^"''*' ''"^
dispone: benetacSus o^ ""^^"^ ^^^^ '"'•'^"^«' "'
trii sempiternttna -etrt tati^n JnT 'f '^ ^'Y ^^*-
bue, et 'omnibus fidelits SoTs everL^W^T"
defunctis requiem ieteniam in'rs, and to a 1 5 f '^ i"?":
:oncede. Per Doininnm ^ " f ? ^ "*^ faithlul
^^^ er Uoiiimum, departed grant eternal rest.
Ihrough our Lord, &c.
V. O Lord, hear mv
prayer. ^
H. And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. Let us bless the Lord
R. Thanks be to God.
V. May the souls of the
ifriTiil fU..^ 1_ ..I
&c.
^ V. Domine,' exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R- Et clamor meus ad
to veniat.
V. Benedicamus Domino.
R. Deo gratias.
886
OFFl'^E i r THE BLESSKD VIRGIN.
Office 2.
Anl. Ecce, Dominua ve-
f'iet, et oniiicB Smicti ejus
cum eo, et erit in die ilia
lux tuu(j;nu. Alleluia.
V. Ecce, apparebit Do-
minus super nubem caudi-
dain.
R. Et cum eo Sanctorum
millia.
Oremus.
Conscientias nostras,
quDBsumus, Domine, visitan-
do purifica ; ut veuiens Je-
sus Christus Filius tuus
Doniinus noster, cum om-
nibus Sanctis, paratam sibi
in nobis inveniat mansio-
nem. Qui tecum vivit et
regnat, &-c.
R. Amen.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem mejnn.
R. Et clamor mens ad te
veniat.
V. Benedicamus Domino.
R. Deo gratias.
V. Fidelium anima3, per
iriisei-icordiam Dei, requies-
cant in pace.
R. Amen.
Ani. Behold, the Lord
shall come, and all his
Saints with him, and in
that day there shall be a
great light. Alleluia.
V. Behold, the Lord shall
appear upon a shining cloud.
R. And with him thou-
sands of Saints.
Let us pray.
Visit, O Lord, we beseech
thee, and purity our eon-
sciences ; that Jesus Christ
thy Son our Lord, when he
cometh with all his Saints,
may find in us a mansion
prepared for him. Who
liveth and reigneth, &c.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R, And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thauk.^ be to God.
V. May the souls of the
faithful departed, through
the mercy of God^ rest in
peace.
R. Amen.
[7/* any of the other Hours he recited immediately in order,
what follows is not said here, hut at the end of the last
Hour.]
Pater noster (secreio). Our Father (in secret).
LAUDS.
887
V. Dominum det nobis V Miv fhp T « i •
-uam |..ce.n J^^J^^ '^^ I^ord give ua
Amen ''''''" ^'^"'^"^- , ^- And life everlasting
c/<./ .,«., w«„ ,. i, <1V;1/«,:;;;X'"' """" '" ''*"•
lioln i^aturday, tncUaively.
Ave, Ueafina ccjelorum !
Ave. tlorniinanyreloriitnt
^iilvf, imJix, 8!iive, p„rt!^
ftx t|ii!i iimiulo Lux est orla.
uaiults Virxo gloritwu,
Super oimnst Hpeciomi.
VhU', O vjildo decora I
Et pro iiubia Christum exoro.
THE ANTIPHON.
Hail, l,yaM-elsmi8in,8,„wi,M|
Rootol.Ie.«eI G^teofmornf
VV^n,„ceil,e world'- true Light WM
Glorious Vlrmn,j„y to thee,
Lovdifst whom in heaven they
see ; '
Fairest thou where all are fair!
Plead with Christ our 8U,8 to spare.
V Dignare me laudare V. Vouchsnfp i^
R S? "?^"'?; . P'-- 'Co tred ViS
K. Da mihi virtutem con- R gIvp ,...//?*['
against tlune enemies.
Oremus.
Concede, misericors De-
"8, fragilitati nv ,trffi prasi-
dium; ut qui siinctae Dei
Geniuicis memoriam agi-
muH, intercessionis ejus
auxilio a nostris iniquitati-
bus resurgamus. Per eum-
dem Christum, &c.
R. Amen.
V. Divinum auxilium
mu^ieat semper nobiscum.
R. Amen.
Lt't us pray.
Grani, O merciful God,
support to our frailty ; that
vve who commemorate tlie
holy Mother of God, may,
by the help of her interces-
sion, arise from our iniqui-
ties. Through the same
Chnst our Lord, &c.
R. Amen.
V. 3Iay the divine assist-
ance remain always with us
R. Amen.
r-
888
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
In Paschal time.
THE ANTIPHON.
Rcginii C(Bli, laHnra! nlleluin.
Qviia «4iiein tneruiHll porUire ; alle-
Iniit.
Resiirntxit sicut dixit ; nlloluia.
Oi a j>ru nubia Dcum ; alieluiu.
V. Gniuie et la^tare, Vir-
go Maria: nlleluia.
R. Quia surrcxit Demi-
nu9 vere : alleluia.
Oremus.
Deus, qui per resurrect io-
ncni Filii tui Domini nostri
Jesu Christi mundum Itcli-
ficare dignatus ea; pra3sta,
qucesumus, ut per ejus
Genitricem Virginem Mari-
am perpetuae capiamua gau-
dia vitse. Per eumdem
Christum, &.c.
R. Amen.
V. Divinum nuxilium ma-
neat semper nobiscum.
R. Amen.
Juy to thee, O QueeD of Ileartn
alleluia.
Ho whom thou wast meet •<«
bear ; alleluia.
As ho pruinih'd hnth arisen ; uUp
luia.
Pour lor us to him thy prayer ,
atluluia.
V. Rejoice and be j>lad,
O Virgin Mary : alk'luia.
R. For the Lord liath
risen indeed : alleluia.
Let ua pray.
O God, who didnt vouch-
sale to give joy to the
world througli the resurrec-
tion of thy Son our J-ord
Jesus Christ; grant, we be-
seech thee, that, through his
Motiier, the Virgin Mary,
we may obtain the joys of
everlasting life. Through
the same Christ, &c.
R. Amen.
V. May the divine assist-
ance remain always wilh us.
' R. Amen.
Frotn the Feast of the Holy Trinity to Advent.
THE ANTIPHON.
Salve, Reglna, mater miaoricor^ Mother of mercy, hall, O gentle
dlffi ; Q«een !
Vita, dulcedo, et apes nostra, Our life, our sweetness, and our
salve. hope, all hail I
Childi-en of Eve,
Ad te damamus, exuies flUl To tiiee we cry from our sad
IleYK ; banish ment ;
To thee we send our sighs.
flon es In h.ic hicrym.inih, valle.
I', a ergo, Advocutu iiu«tra.
veSriS"' »'«"«*'<«""» fructum
Not.ia post hoc exiliumostemie
^O Clemens, O pi., OdulclsVlr^o
y. pra pro nobis, sanctu
Dei Genitrix.
R. Ut dicrni efficiumur
prornissionibus Christi.
LAUDS.
889
Oremua.
Come, then, our Advocate;
i"fThre:""'*"^»'''^^'»«y«-
And our long exile past,
Hhow U8 at hwt ^
dlrlne'^ P"™ womb the fruit
O Virgin Mary, mother blest i
O sweetest, gwHiegmioliest I
y Pray for us, O holy
Mother of God. ^
R. That we may be made
worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Let us pray.
rejoice. Through the same
p . Cniist, &c.
R. Amen. r. Xmen.
V . Divinum auxilium ma- V Mtv fho/i;„;r. •*
neat semper nobiscum. ance lK:~rt5.
'^^ ^°»^"- "V Amen.
1&
890
OFFICB OF THE BLESSED VIBOIN.
From Advent to the Purijication.
Office 2 and 8.
THE ANTIPHON.
Alma Bedemptoris Mater, quae Mother of Christ! lear .liou thy
pervia cwli people's cry.
Porta manea, et Stella maris, sue- Star of the deep, and Portal of the
curre ctidenti, sky !
Surgere qui curat, populo: tuqaae Mother of Him who thet from
gemiisti, nothing made,
Natiira mirnnte, tuum sanctum Sinliing we strive, and call to tliee
(leniturem : for aid :
Virgo prius ac posterius, Gabrielis Uh, by that Joy which Gabriel
ub ore, brought to thee,
Sumena illud Ave, peccatorum Thou Virgin first and last, let us
miserere. thy mercy see.
Tn Advent.
V. Angelus Domini nun-
tiavit Mariae.
R. Et concepit de Spiri-
tu Saneto.
Oremus.
Gratiam tuam, qusesu-
mu8, Domine, mentibus
nostris infunde ; ut qui,
aiiarelo nuntiante, Christi
Filii tui incarnationem cog-
novimus, per passionem ejus
et crucem ad resurrectionis
gloriam perducamur. Per
eumdem Christum Domi-
num nostrum.
R, Amen.
V. The angel of the
Lord announced unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of
the Holy Ghost.
Let us pray.
Pour forth, we beseech
thee, O Lord, thy grace into
our hearts; that we, to
whom the incarnation of
Christ thy Son was made
known by the message of
an angel, may, by his pas-
sion and cross, be brought
to the glory of his resur-
rection. Through the same
Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
From Christmas-day to the Purification.
V. Post partum virgo in- V. After child-birth thou
violata permansisti. didst remain a pure virgin.
R. Dei Genitrix, inter- R. Intercede for c«s O
cede pro nobis. Mother of God.
PRIME.
891
Oremus.
Deus, qui salutis aeternse,
beatae Mariae virginitate fe-
cunda, humano generi prae-
miapraestitisti; tribue,quae-
sumus, ut ipsam pro nobis
intercedere sentiamus, per
quam meruimus auctorem
vitae suBcipere, Dominum
nostrum Jesum Christum
Filium tuum. Qui vivit,
&c.
R. Amen.
V. Divinum auxilium ma-
neat semper nobiscum.
R. Amen.
Pater noster (secreto).
Let us pray.
O God, who, by the fruit,
ful virginity of blessed
Mary, hast given to man-
kind the rewards' of eternal
salvation; grant, we btv
seech thee, that we may ex-
perience her intercession for
ua, through whom we have
received the author of life,
our Lord Jesus Christ, thy
Son. Who liveth, &c.
R. Amen.
V. May the divine assist-
• -e. remain always with
R. Amen.
Our Father (secretly).
Lit.
O divine and adorable Lord Jesus Christ, who hast
graciously redeemed us by thy bitter passion and death,
we offer up this hour of Prime to thy honor and glory
and most humbly beseech thee, through the great hul
miliation thou didst undergo in being condemned before
the false tribunals of Pilate and Herod, where thou wast
reviled by the soldiery, clothed like a fool, and degraded
below the worst of criminals, to grant us true humility
ot heart, and a sincere conviction of our own wreU'hed-
ness, misery, poverty, blindness, and destitution, that we
may never esteem ourselves above the lowest of our
tellow-creaturcs, but always acknowledge ourselves truly
the worst of sinners; so ..lat our extreme misery may
excite thy tender compassion and infinite goodness to
-„.^.,t! ^to «ii uui QiJiB, lu i-c[nenisn us wim thy tiivine
grace, and to exalt us to eternal glory in heaven. Amen.
893
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIH.
Ave Miiria,
V. Deus, in adjutorium
meuin intonde.
R. Domine, ad adjuvan-
dum me festina.
Gloria, &c.
Hail, Marv.
y. O God, come to my
assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste to
help me.
Glory, &c.
HYMN.
Memento, reriim Conditor,
Noslil qucxl ollm corporis
t^ucruiu ub hIvo VirKUiiH
Njisceudo funnain sumpseris.
Maria, mnter grntim,
Dulcis parens dementia?,
Tu nos ub lioste protege,
Et mortis hora suseipe.
Jesii, Hbi Bit gloria,
Qui natiis es de Virgine,
Cum Patre, et niino Spiritii
In Borapiterna suicula. Amen.
Remember, O Grantor iMtd !
That in the Virgin's socreU
womb
Thou wust conceiv'd, and of her
desh
Didat our mortality osaume.
Mother of grace, O Wary blest!
'I'o thee, sweet fount of love, wo
fly :
Shield us tluough life, and take ua
hence
To thy dear bosom when we die.
O Jesu ! b(jrn of Virgin bright,
Immortal glory be to Thee I
Praise to the Father inflnile,
And Holy Ghost eternally.
Ojice 1. Frotn the Purification to Advent.
AnL Assumpta est. Ant. Mary was taken up.
Office 2. In Advent.
Ant. Missus est. Ant. The angel.
Office 3. From Christmas- day to the Purification.
Ant. O admirabile com- Ant. O marvellous inter
niorcmm! . course!
• Psalm liii. Deus, in nomine tuo.
Deus, in nomine tuo sal- l O God, save me in thy
im me fac: et in virtute name: and judge me in thy
thy
vum me lac: et in virtute name : and judge
tua judica me. strength.
Deus, exaudi orationem 2 O Lord, hear ray pray-
meam: auribuspercipever- er: and hearken to the
ba ons mei. words of my mouth.
PRIMK.
Quoniam alieiii iiisurrex-
eruntadvcrsum me, etibrtes
quasierunt animurn meam :
et non proposuerunt Deum
ante con.spectum suum.
Eece enim Deus adj'uvat
me : et Dominus susceptor
est anirnae meee.
Avei-te mala iaimieis me-
is: et in veritate tua dis-
perde illos.
Voluntarie sacrificabo ti-
01 : et eonfitebor nomini
tuo, Domine, quoniam bo-
num est.
Quoniam bx omni tribu-
latione eripuisti me : et su-
per inimicos meos despexit
oculus meus.
Gloria, &.c.
893
3 For strangers have
risen up against me, and the
mjghty have sought after
my soul : and they have no*
set God before their eyes.
4 Beliold, God is my
helper: and the Lord up.
holdelh my soul.
6 Turn back the evil
upon mine enemies: and
destroy them in thy truth.
6 Freely will I siicrifice
unto thee : and will praise
thy name, O Lord, for it is
good.
7 For thou hast delivered
me out of all trouble : and
mme eye hath looked down
upon mine enemies.
Glory, &,c.
Psalm Ixxxiv. Benedixisti, Domine.
Benedixisti, Domine, ter- i Thou hast blessed thv
o ....... . of Jacob.
Kemisisti iniquitatem pie- 2 Thou hast formvej. the
pL reoiur"'^ ^""^ iniquityofthypeop^'^ht
peccawi eoium. hast covered all their sins
Mitigasti omnem iram 3 Thou hast softened n"
nZnisT'"^^ ^'"''^^"'•^- ""-n-ngeVrttrit tu^"
nationis tuae. ed thyself from thy wrathSl
f, . ^ indignation.
Converte nos, Deus salu- 4 Convert thou us, O God
tarisnoster: et averte iram our Saviour: and turn away
tuam a nobis. thine anger from us. ^
i.umquia m eeternum 6 Wilt thou be anOTv
irasceris nobis : au I extendes with us forever : or wilt thol
15*
894
OFFICE OF THE LLESSED VIKGLN.
irarn tuam a generatione in
genen»tIonem ?
Deus, tu conversus vivifi-
cabis nos : et pleba tua lee-
tabitur in te.
Ostende nobis, Doinine,
misoricordiam tujim : et sa-
lutiire tuuni da nobis.
Audiam quid loquatur in
rne Dominus Deus : quoni-
ara loquetur pacem in ple-
bem suam:
Et super Sanctos suos :
et in eos qui convertuntur
ad cor.
Verumtamen prope ti-
mentes, eum salutare ipsius:
ut inhabitet gloria in terra
nostra.
Miserieordia et Veritas
obviaverunt sibi: justitiaet
pax osculatoB sunt.
Veritas de' terra orta est :
et justitia de ccelo prospexit.
Etenim Dominus dabit
benignitatein : et terra nos-
tra dabit fructum suum.
Justitia ante eum ambu-
labit : et ponet in via gres-
6U8 suos.
Glorli, &.C.
stretch out thy wrath fiom
generation to generation ?
6 Thou wilt turn again,
O God, and quiciien us:
and thy people shall rejcic©
in thee.
7 Show us, O Lord, thy
mercy: and grant us thy
salvation.
8 I will hearken what the
Lord God shall say within
me : for he will speak peace
unto his people :
9 Unto his Saints like-
wise : and to those who are
converted in heart.
10 Surely his salvation is
nigh unto them that fear
him : that glory may dwell
in our land.
1 1 Mercy and truth have
met together: justice and
peace have kissed each
otlier.
12 Truth is sprung out
of the earth: and justice
hath looked down from
heaven.
13 For the Lord shall
put forth his goodness : and
our land shall yield her
fruit.
14 Justice shall walk be-
fore him : and shall 8»',t his
footsteps in the way.
Glory, &c.
Psalm cxvi. Laudate Dominum.
Laudate Dominum, om- 1 Praise the Lord, a! ye
PKIME.
S9A
Quoniam confirmata est ^'''2^^;.. v •
super nosmiBericordiaeiiH firm h '" '"^'^^ ^^ ««""
et Veritas Domini manTfn f T"^ ."P."^" "« ' ""^ the
sternum. "'' *" f.''""' «* t''« Lord endureth
Gloria, &c. ^'''^]^'- ^
^lory, &c.
Ojice 1.
num. J"'^V ''"a with praises bless
the Lord.
Office 2.
Ant. Missus est GabnVI a^^ mu
angelu, ad Maria™™ w.itJ.l m"^"' °"''"?''
"""■• '»««P»"->tam Joseph' e^ouS to Jos'JL" '"^'"
0#tr 8.
mefcium^ 'St"l.r"?- ^"^ ^ "^^^^^»«»« inter-
humani^^anim'aturn ZlT. kh^V .'• ' """f ^/ ^^ '"-"
sumens, de vircril n?«.i 1 • • ' ''''''!^ ^ ^"^^ ^'^^ a
homo sLe tmt e hr.1 n^ ^' *^.''" "^ ' '"'S'^^ ' -"^ be-
est nobis Lardekat^m ""'"^ man without man's
suam aeitatem. concurrence bestowed upon
us his deity.
The Little Chapter.
Office 1 and 3. Cant, vi 9
"*S "Ji"^ «'•''"""« ? . set in array r" "'
R. Deo aratiaa r. Thanka be to Ood.
896
OFFi:!E OF THE BLESSED VIRGIIf.
V. l)i{,mare me laudare
te, Virgo sucrata.
R. Da milii virtutem con-
tra hostes tiiou.
Kyrie eleison. Chri«te
eleJHon. Kyrie cleiHon.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. £t clamor meus ad te
veniat.
v. Vouchsafe that I may
praine thee, O sacred Virgin.
R. Give me strength
against thine enemies.
Lord, have mercy. Christ,
have mercy, lord, have
mercy.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Frma the Purification to Advent.
Oremus. Let us pray.
Deus, qui virginalem au- O God, who didst vouch,
lam beatae Mariae Virginia safe to choose the chaste
in qua habitares, elitfere dig- chamber of the blessed Vir-
natus es ; da, quatjsumus, ut gin Mary to dwell therein ;
sua nos defensione munitos, grant, we beseech thee, that
jucundos facias suce inter- fortified with her defence,
esse commemorationi. Qui we may find our joy in tak-
vivis et regnas, &,c.
R. Amen.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad
te veniat.
V. Benedicamus Domino.
R. Deo gratias.
V. Fidelium animae, per
misericordiam Dei, requies- faithful, through the mercy
cant in pace. of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
Frotn Christmai to the Purification.
Oremus. Let us pray.
Dous, qui salutis KternaB, O God, \f Ho, by the fruit-
ing part in her commemo-
ration. Who livest and
reigi.c^t, &c.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. May the souls of the
PKIME.
897
qiiam bneruimus auctorim ^ • ,' """ *« "•"y ex-
vita, suscipere, Dom.l" fh™™. ";."• '»to«e««on.
nostrum Jesum Ch™ „" , Srr/'l,,"'""" ^ '"'>'« f^-
R. Amen. ^|i^ ''/^^^ «»d reinrne8t,&c.
Tfie Little Chapter.
Office 2. Is. vii. U, 15.
Ecce, vir:^o concipiet, et
pariet filium, et vocabitur
nomen ejus Emmanuel : bu-
tyrum et mel eomedet, ut
sciat reprobare malum, et
eligore bonum.
R. Deogratias.
V. Digrnare me laudare
te, Virgo sacrata.
R. Da niihi virtutem con-
tra hostes tuos.
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleison. Kyrie eleison.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionera meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veniat.
Oremus.
Deus, qui de beatae Maria
E 3
Behold a virgin shall con-
ceive, and bear a son, and
his name shall be called Em-
manuel: butter and honev
shall he eat, that he may
knov/ to refuse the evil,
and to choose the good.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Vouchsafe that I may
praise thee, O sacred Virgin.
R. Give me strength
against thine enemies.
Lord, have mercy. Christ,
have mercy. Lord, have
mercy,
V. O Lord, hear my
prayei. •'
R. And let my ciy come
unto thee.
Let us pray.
God, who wast pleaaej
898
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Virginia utero, Verbum tu-
um, angcio nuniiiinte, cnr<
nem suscipere voluisti ;
proeuta HUpplicibuB tuin, ut
qui vere earn gcnitricem
Dei credimuH, ejus apud te
interceHsionibus adjuvemur.
Per eumdem Dominum, dtc.
R. Amen.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tioneni meain.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veni.it.
V. Benedicamua Domino.
R. Deo gratias.
V. P^idelium animae, per
misericordiam Dei, requies-
cant in pace.
R. Amen.
that thy Word, at the mes-
sage of an angel, should
take fle«h in the womb of
the blessed Virgin Mary ;
grant to us, thy humble
servants, that, as we believe
her to be truly the Mother
of God, we may be assinted
also by her mtercessions
with thee. Through the
same Lord, &c.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my
pnjyer.
R. And let my cry c?me
unto thee.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. May the souls of the
faithful, through the mercy
of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
Cerce.
O divine and adorable Lord Jesus Christ, who hast
graciously redeemed us by thy bitter passion and death,
we offer up this hour of Terce to thy honor and glory ;
BJid most humbly beseech thee, through the torments
thou didst endure in being cruelly scourged at the pillar,
crowned with thorns, and unjustly condemned to be cru-
cified, to grant us patience, longanimity under the
scourges of temporal afflictions, courage to walk in the
thorny road to the narrow gate which opens to eternai
bliss, and perseverance under all the crosses of this life,
which are the portion of thine elect; that, by suffering
fur our sirjB, we may fully satisfy thy divine justice on
L
Ave Maria. „ ., „
meum mteiide. " y. u bod, come to our
R. Domine, ad udjuvan- T'ol' . .
dum me fcstina. . ,/^ ^'""^^y make haste
Glori;,, &e. ^^ ''J^'P "«•
-«ymn, Memento, as above, p. 892.
, , Ql^ce 1.
-An/. Mark Virffd ^ r„
^"•g^- Aru. The Virgin Mary.
Q^c^ 2.
4«. Ave Maria. ^„. „,,,_ ^^^^^
0#w 3.
An/. Quando natus es. Am Wk. ♦u
^'"- When thou v/ast
AAV. . ^'^'™<=*«' ^dDominum.
Ad jJominum,cum tribu- i wru t
larer.clumavi: et exaudivit I 'm^^ rV" 'l"^^^^
me. * ^"^" ""10 ti»e Lord ; and
Domine, libera animam 2 O iT>'A . r
meamalabiisiniquia- eta «n„i r •'. '^*^'*^«'' my
lingua doloaa. ^ * '^ "" f,± ^''T ^^^^^f d Ups : aiid
Quid detur tibi, aut quid ^"'whT^^^"'/^"^^"^-
apponatur tibi: ad lingS thee ZIT \^''''' *^
dolosam ? ^ J j 'j ,^^ *^^" b« super-
added to thee: unto a de.
Sagitt^ potentis acut« • '"f "4^«"§^»e ?
- ea,boLus dejr- mi^h^oTe :^".r fJt
Hen miliL «.,;„ i„„„i.,... ""? ?- ''^
n.c«a proi„iiI.„7 -^n jour J^" T^^tir/, ^r
900
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Hahitavi cum hubitantibns
Cedar: multum incola fuit
unimu mea.
Cum his qui oderi t pa-
ccm, eram puciflcus ; cuiii
loquebar illis, impugnubant
me gratis.
Gloria, &c.
have dwelt with the inhali-
itants of Cedar: my boui
hath been long a sojourner.
6 With them that hated
peace, I was peaceable:
when I spake unto them,
they fought against me
without a cause.
Glory, &.C.
Psalm exx. Levavi oeulot.
Levfivi oculoa moos in
monies ; unde veniet aux-
ilium mihi.
Auxiiium meum a Domi-
no; qui fecit coelum et ter-
ram.
Non det in commotionem
pedem tuum : nequc dormi-
tet qui cuatodet te.
Ecce, non domiitabit ne-
que dormiet: qui custodit
Israel.
Dominus custodit te, Do-
. minus protectio tua : super
manum dexteram tuam.
Per diem sol non uret
te: neque luna per noetem.
Dominus custodit te ab
omni malo : custodiat ani-
mam tuam Dominus.
Dominus custodiat introi-
tum tuum, et exitum tuum :
ex hoc nunc, et usque in
ssBculurn.
Gloria, &.c.
1 I have lifted up mine
eyes unto the hills : from
whence shall come my help.
2 Aty help is from the
Lord : who hath made heav-
en and earth.
3 Let him not suffer thv
foot to be moved : neither
let him sleep that keepeth
thee.
4 Behold, he shall neither
slumber nor sleep: that
keepeth Israel.
5 The Lord is thy keep-
er, the Lord is thy defence :
upon thy right hand.
6 Tile sun shall not burn
thee by day : nor the moon
by night.
7 The Lord preserveth
thee from all evil : may the
Lord preserve thy soul.
8 May the Lord preserve
thy coming in and thy go-
ing out-: from this Xm»
fVkrfh ff\r Oivavmnra
Glory Sua,
7£RCB.
fH)l
P«alm cxxi. LijElatua mm in hi$.
die.,, Hu„t ,nil,i: IniJZ ,h„\ V :« ^f. L"'n,f
Q, , ^ , ^* t'H* Lord,
r^tantc's ernnt pedes nos. 9 r^,.. *• *
Jvrnsa em, qua nGdifica- 3 Jerusalem, wl.iol ^-
tur ut, c.virus: cujus par- built as a city U f • ,.
t.ci|).n(» eju. in idi{,s,uii. uniiy with it^^f.
II.K. omm ascoiKlerrnt 4 For thither ciA Mie
nbuH trihusDo.i„.n: a-s- tribes ^o up, the tribe ^
imu.uuu, Israel ud couti. theLo?d: t . testimo^v ;.
teiultun nonuru Domiru. . Israel, to praise the ULe
.....,,. , '0* the Lord.
^ ^u^:^A\•^ sederunt sedes 5 For there are set the
'""'" ^^''''^- J^eats over the house of
Roc^^ite qujB ad paeem 'e 'pray ye for the lhln<rs
-iiu, Jornsalem: et abun- that are' fir the peace of
ilui.ua dil.irentibus te. Jerusalem : a-.d plenteous-
ness be to '.nem that love
,^. thee.
lut pax in yirtute tua: 7 Le^ peace be in thy
et abuMdantia in turnbus «trenr,h : and plei.teousness
^"V!' ^ ^ in t',y towers.
I ropter fratres meos et 8 For mv brethren and
proxunos meos: lo^u.bar companions' sake: I snako
pacen. de te. peace cor.cerning thee.
1 n)p.er domum ^ Domini 9 Bee .use of tlie house
l/ei noatn: quajsivi bona of the Lord our Gcd: I
^^' J''<ve sought good thiiKAs
. for thee.
Gloria, &c. (jiory, &,,.
Office 1-.
Ant. Maria Virgo as- Ant, The Virgin Mar?
76 «» /
i
902
OFFICE OF THK BLESSED VIRGIN.
sumpta est ad ffitliereum was itiken up to the heuv-
thuhuDUin, in quo rex re- eiily eluunber, where the
gum atellato Bedet Bolio. King of kuigu&itteth on his
starry tlirone.
Office 2.
Ant. Ave Maria, gratia Ant. Hail, Mary, ful^ of
lilena, Dominus tecum : grace, the Lord is witfi
buiiedicta tu in mulieribus. thee: blessed art tiiou
among women.
Office 3.
Ant. Quando natus es Ant. When tbou wast
Inetliibiliter ex Virgiiie, tunc l)orn of a Virgin, after an
impletae sunt ISeripturai. inetl'abie manner, tiien were
Sicut pluvia in vellum de- the ^Scriptures fulfilit'd.
scendisti, ut salvum faceres Thou didst come down like
genus humanum : te lauda- rain upon the Heece, that
mus, Dcus noster. thuu mightest save man-
kind: we praise thee, O
our God.
The Little Chapter.
Office 1 and 3. Ecclus. xxiv. 16.
Et sic in Sion firmata And so was I established
a.um, et in civitate sanctifi- in Sion, and in the holy city
eatii similiter requievi, et in likewise I rested, and my
JerusiUem potestas mea. power was in Jerusalem.
R. Deo gratias.
V. Diifusa est gratia in
Kbiis tuis.
R. Propterea benedixit
(oDcus ia seternum.
Kyrie eleison. Christc
eleison. Kyrie eleist i.
V. Domine, exaudi 9ra-
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor meus -a^ te
veiiiat.
R. Thanks be to G(h1.
V. Grace was poured
forth on thy lips.
R. Therefore hath God
blessed thee forever.
Lord, have mercy. Clirist,
haw mercy. Lord, have
mercy.
y. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. An^ let my cry eomo
unto th*;o.
Beus, qui Hiihuh ceterns,
b(Miru3 MariiB virghiitate foj-
ciinda, liiiumno gmmri prie-
inwprajstiii8ti;i,ibue,qu<B.
Bumus, ut ipsuin, pro nobis
intercedere 8enliauiu«, per
quaui meruiinua uiictorem
vitai HUhcipere, Demiimui
nostruni Jesuin Clirisiuin.
ului vivit et ren^nut, &c.
R. Amen.
V. Doiuine, exaudi ora-
tionem meura.
R. Et eluuior meus ad te
venLit.-
V. Benedicamus Domino,
R. Deo ^'ratius.
.V. Fidelium anima», per
miserjcordiam Dei, ruquies-
cant in puce.
R. Amen.
Let us pray.
O God, who, by the fruit.
tuJ mgmity of blesHed Ala.
i-y, hawt ^riven to mani<ii4
the rewardH of eternal Bid.
v^iitien; ^rrant, wo bcneecii
thee, that we may exiuTi-
ence her intercession,
tiiroufrh whom we have re-
ceived the author of life
J"r Urd Jesus Christ!
Who iivest and reignest,
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer. ^
R. And let my cry come
unto thee. ^ / "^w
V. i-et us bless the Lord
Jv. 1 haj)j<8 be to God
y. iMay the souls of the
faithful, through the mercy
ot God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
The Little Chapter.
Office 2, Isa. xi. 1, 2.
Spim of the Lord shull rest
lIMftn hiin
R. Deo gratias.
V. Ditfusa est gratia in
labiia tuis.
, H- Propterea benedixit
w i^eUH in fiBternum.
upon him.
R. Thanks be to God.
> . Grace was poured
forth on thy lips.
R. Thurpfnro kn^k r*..j
Dlese }d thee forever.
904
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Kj'iie oleison. Christe
eleiaon. Kyrie eleison.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem me.'ini.
R. Et clamor me us ad te
veniat.
Oreraus.
Deua, qui de beatie Ma-
riiB Virginia utero verbum
tuum, angelo nuiitiapte,
carnem suhcipere voluj^ti;
piaista supplicibus tiiia, ut
qui vere earn Genitricem
Dei credimua, ejus upud te
intercessionibus adjuvi'inur.
Per eumdem Domiimm nos-
trum, &,c.
R. Amen.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meain.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veniat.
V. Benedicamus Domi-
no. •
R. Deo gratiaa.
V. Fidelium animre, per
ibisericordiam Dei, requies-
eaiit in pace.
R. Amen.
Lord, have mercy. Christ*
have mercy. Lord, have
mercy.
V. O Lord, hear a.y
prayer.
R. And let my cry como
unto thee. *
Let us pray.
O God, who wast pleased
tliat thy Word, at tjje ujcs-
snge of the angel, Hiionld
lake flesij in the womb of
the bicKsed Virgin Alary;
grant to us, thy humble ser-
vants, that, as we believe
her to be truly the JM other
of God, we may be asfisted
also by her intercessions
with thee. Through the
same Lord, &c.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. May the souls of the
faithful, through the m»'rcy
of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
O divine and adorable Lord Jesus Christ, who hast
<TI>tl.>I|t!lul —
- -- U..
US Uj
thy biiicr passion ma deattit
we offer up thi, hour of Sext f„ .. .
and m,»t huniUy beseech ,1. .'"^ ''»""''• «n>l glory
thou did»teudur/i„ be,!rYn^, b""' ""■""'"' ""' fi""tS
for when thy t/nde" h md'ZTV'''"''' "■"« '«'l»' »uf-
w.th gross nail,, «„d Ctened 1 H ""™ """'"^ P'^^'d
thy alrenjrtheuinff rrraer^n 7 • •'" "''""''' '<> ffwnt us
we fell into sin, ?„3't1'Vs-r"rnrr^'t"='y ^^'■""ever
our other sensitive power, fron.h'''"'"*''^ """• f'"'- »'«»
and from all evil deeds- t?,!, •""'"'' ""' "eiffhlor
our heavenly Father wilhourh ,"7 "'"'. "''• ""'' ff«"o
works, and »ay „.erit thj eruar^taX^Zt.^"""
Ave Maria. „ ., ,
meum mtende. :' ^ ^H come te mv
R. Domine ad ad" ''^ssi^tanee. ^
duni me festina.' ■'"''''"" . f • ^ ^ord, make haste
Gloria, &c. ^""jlfP 'ne.
^Jory, &c.
ff!/^nn. Memento, «« aioj;.jr). 892.
Ant. In odorem. " j„, w
Ant. We run.
^ce 2.
^n^. Ne timeas, Maria. 4„, Fear not. Ma,y
dem Moyst"" ''"^'" "^ v/'"' f" ""^ tush which
"^ Moses saw.
Psalm cxxii. Ad te levavi.
Ad te levavi oeuios mp i it ^ ,
-.uihahi.sineX"^p'Ire;t^^Sf
n.^^':"t„i-L,-"", — " "ktirrz .... ...
r»«.' .uorum;""" """'""■ T,?""-' "'«<"> the hind^
' ^»* their masters; ''
90(J
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED V.HGIN.
Sicut oculi ancillffi in ma-
nibus domimi? snw : ita
ot'uli nostri ad Doniii)(ini
Dcum noMtrnin, donee mU
Bereatur nostri.
Miserere nostri, Domine,
miserere nostri: quia niiii-
tuin repleti sum us despec-
tione.
Quia multum repleta est
aniuia nostra: opprobrium
abnndantibus, et despectio
euperbis.
Gloria, &c.
3 A« the eyes of the
maiden are on the handn of
her mistress: even so are
our eyes unto the Lord our
God. until he have mercy
upon us.
4 Have mercy upon us,
O Lord, have mercy upon
us: for v^e are greatly lil led
with contempt.
6 Yea, (tur sou! is greatly
filled: we ore an oHenco
unto the wealthv, and a con-
tempt unto the prcud.
Glo/y, &c.
Psahii cxxtii. It'm quia Doininm.
Nisi quia Dominus erat
in nobis, dicat nunc Israel :
nisi quia Dominus erat in
nobis;
Cum exurgerent homines
in nos: forte vivos deglutis-
eent nos.
Cum irasceretur furor eo-
rum in nos: forsitan aqua
absorbuisset nos.
Torrentem pertransivit
anima nostra: forbitan per-
Iransisset anima nostra
acjuam intolerubilem.
Benedictus Dominus: qui
non dedit nos in caplionem
dentibus eorum.
Anima nostra sicut passer
J Unless the Lo»~'^ had
been with us, now may
Isn el say : unless the J -ord
haCi been with us;
U When men rose up
ag.iinst us: peradvenr'iro
they had swallowed us up
alive.
3 Wbcn their fury vas
enkindled against us. p^r-
adventure the waters had
swallowed us up.
4 Our soul passed through
a torrent: peradxentufe o"r
soul would have passed
through waters insupport-
able.
5 Blessed be the Lord
who hath not given us over
for a prey unto their teeth.
6 Our soul hj\lh been
SEXT.
907
J5roptaest..dolaqucovenan- snatched as a sparrow : out
i^aqueuscontritusesf et 7 'pu"'""'^ *'^" ^''^^ ^'^^'^''^
no8 li bemti sumin ? ^^*' """''« ^^^ t>»-^^^":
Adjutorlum "Lo^itru. in "s O^Hr f^''^'^'-
nomine Domini: gui feci , ^ ,, "' '*''P ''^ '" ^he name
Gloria, &c ^^M ''^''^'*^" ^"^i earth.
tilory, &c.
Qui confidunt in Domino,
sicut mons Sion : non com-'
movebitur in a3ternum, qui
habitat in JerusaJem.
Psalm exxiv. Qui confidunt
^fontes in circuitu ejus:
et Dominus in circuity po^
puli 8ui, ex hoe nunc, et
usque in saeculum.
Quia non relinquet Domi-
nus virgam peccatorum su-
persortemjustorum : utnon
extendantjusti ad inicjuita-
tem manus suas.
Benefiic, Domine, bonis :
et reclis corde.
Declinantes autem in ol>-
%itione8, adducet Domi-
nus cum operant! bus iniqui-
tatem : pax super Israel.
Gloria, &c.
1 They who trust in the
l^ord shall be as Mount
Jion: he shall not be moved
lorever, that dwelleth in
Jerusalem.
2 The hills are round
« bout her: even so is the
Lord round about his peo-
r>I«, n-om this time forth for
evermore.
3 For the Lord will not
leave the rod of sinners up.
on the lot of the just: that
the just stretch not forth
their hands to iniquity
4 Do well, O Lord, to
those that are good: and to
the right of heart.
5 But such as turn aside
unto deceits, the Lord sh;ill
number with the workers
of iniquity: peace upon
Israel.
Glory, &c.
Office I.
torum' tno7,Vr"' ""•^'"^"" A""^- '^'° '•"" to the odor
wrum tuorum currimus: of thy ointments : the young
Aril Til f\A^-^ —
908
OFFICE OF THE BVESSED VIRGIN.
adolescentulae dilexerunt te maidens have lo\ ed thee ex-
ceedingly.
niniis.
Office 2.
Ant. Ne timeas, Maria, An^ Fear not, Miiry, thou
invenisti gratium apud Do- haet found grace vvii!i the
minum : ecce, concipies et Lord: behold, thoa shall
paries filium. Alleluia. conceive and bear a son.
Alleluia.
Office :].
Ant. Rubum quern vide- A.-it, m *be hwih wliicl-
rat Moyses incombuHtatn, Moseri ^iJ>v uuc.onsumed, we
vonservatam agnovimus tu- ucknowK-dge thy admirable
am l.-iudabilem virginitatem: vir^nruiy preserved: inter-
Dei Genitrix, intercede pro t'ede for ua, O Mother ot
nobis*. God.
The Little Chapter.
Office 1 and 3. Ecclus. xxiv. 16.
Et radieavi in populo And I took root in an
honorificato, et in parte Dei honorable people, and in
mei hsreditas iliius: at in the portion of my God his
j>leniiudine sanctorum de- inheritance: and my abode
tentio mea.
R. Deo gratias.
V. Benedicta tu in muli-
aribus.
R. Et Benedictus fructus
lentris tui.
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleison. Kyrie eleison.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. Et t lamor meua ad te
vcniat.
is in the full assembly of
Saints.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Blessed art thou
among women.
R. And blessed is (he
fruit of thy womb
Lord, have mercy. Christ,
have mercy. Lord, have
mercy.
V. O TiOrd, hear my
prsiyer.
R. And *ot my cry come
unto thee.
SEXT.
909
^^^^ tJie Purijication to Advent
OreKiu:?. J .
^Vngilitutinostaepra^slS Got'""*' ^ '"^'^ "^^''^^^"J
«onl. ejus ./ixilio a'^^t^^ ^yt &^'!'^^^«^'^"^'
I^--- •'•™ ''*"'^^''^^"^'*. intercession, arise from our
Per euiaJein
H. Amen.
V. Domine, exauJi onu
lionem nieam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veniat.
V.Benedicamus Domino.
K. Deo gratias.
V. Fidelium anima?, per
J'liquities. Throu.rh the
s.'»nie Lord.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer. ^
unfothe^e''^'*'"^'''^'^"^^
V. jf^et us bless the Lord.
fv. i hanks be to God.
y. May the souls of the
miserieordiara Dei, reuuies! f-nti.V i IT ''''' ^''"'^ ^^' ^he
cant in pace. ^ if l^"]' ^'"^"g'* the mercy
R. Amen. «*^<^d, rest in peace.
Jtv. Amen.
i^rom CAreWma, to the Purification.
Oremus. t .
^ Deus, qui saluf is ^tern.T O Tn^ T r^'.
beatcc Mari* viririnitatefS' fni vl • '•.'''^'';^>^ ^'^^ ^••"•^-
cunda, humano gene fp I" M .JT''^ '- ''^*^ ^'^-''^^^^^^
miapr^stitistijtribue q^uT k n^ih ''* ^?" ^^ "^^'"-
BurnuH, „t ipsam p , 'n^W^ ^.^ll^'' ''''''^^ «f eternal
intercedere senti.llnus? pe tl ^ t"- e' ^rJ;"" ^"^'^^
qnam meruimus .uct^rim sble of h?r in7 ^' ''"'
vitae su^icipere Don.innm Ti ? ■ »"tercession,
nostrum Jesun rhrist.m ^'^f^'"/ ^^'hom we have re-
Qui vivit et r gua^ &r"^- f '^.^^f eauthc>rof life,our
fe lat, oi.c. j,ord Jesus Christ. VViio
; R. Amen. ^^'^^h and reigneth, & c.
' , V. Domine, exaudi, &c. V O Lo"rd h. ^ .
1 iut suv^ay » ^^ . V . u ijord, hear. &,c- ^aj
1
910
OFFICE OF THE BL£SSED VIRGIN.
TJie Little Chapter.
Office 2. Luke i. 82.
Dabit ei Dominus Deus The Lord God shall give
Bcdcm David patriH ejus : et unto him the throne of
regnalut in doino Jacob in David his father: and he
aetermim, ct regni ejus non uhali reign in the house of
erit finis. Jacob forever, and of iiia
kingdom there shall be no
end.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Blessed art thou, &c,
{as above).
Let us pray.
O God, who wast pleased
virginisuteroVerbumtuum, that thy Word, at the nies-
angelo nuntiante, carnem sage of an angel, should
suHt'ipere voluisti; pra3sta take flesh in the womb of
Bupplicibus tuis, utijuivere the blessed Virgin Mary;
earn Genitrieera Dei credi- grant to us, thy humbie ser-
mus, ejus apud te interces- van;?*, that, as we believe
sionibus adjuvemur. Per her to be truly the mother
of God, we may be assisted
also by her intercessions
with thee. Through the
same Lord, &c.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear, &c. {as
above)
R. Deo gratias.
V. Benedicta tu, &c. {ut
supra).
Oremus.
beus, qui de beatse Mariae
eumdem, &c.
R. Amen.
V. Doinine, exaudi, &c.
(ut supra).
O divine and adorable Lord, who hast graciously re-
deemed us by thy bitter passion and death, we ofllr up
this hoHir of None to thy honor and glory ; and most
humbly beseech thee, through the torments and agony
tiiou didst suffer whei hanging for three hoars upon the
b'«.iJ, to grant uh thy vin* ', '^ ^'""""^'^ »''y ^-'''''ed
P've u. a happy death, prU 1 i 'r^ ^^""^'J '-".d to
nun the least deHle.n.MV , „"\ 'ir*^'''' ""1 f'"''^
tended at our death hy thv h.l' /"*-* '"'"'>' '^^^ "^
l>orne on liigh into thoi h7sf I J •"^'''' ''"•^' ''>' th*^"»
conte^plat^thv divinit^ trtll^S'^^llr "^ "^
Ave Maria. ,t ., ,,
V. Deus, in adjutorium V O r T
menm mtende. „ '\ *Jod, come to my
^ R Donn-ne, ad adjuvan- TT{ , ,
duni mefestina. ♦,.! "i ^^^^' ^^'^^^ l^'iste
Gloria, &e. ^"^ ^fP "^J-
,_ Glory, &c.
^Ii/inn, Memento, as above, p. 892.
-Aw/. Pulchra aa. .i „# oi,
4ai/. Thou art fair.
Qfffct 2.
An. EcceancillaDomini. An. Behold the handmaid.
An/. Ecce Maria. An/. Behold Mary.
Paalmcxxv. In convertendo.
In convertendo Dorninus i VVi,o« ♦» t ,
captivitatem Sion • ficti T on. • ^!^''^" ^^'^ Lord turned
musMcut consolati "" ^JJ'^" ^'^^ «^P/ivity of Sion :
"• ^e became like men that
Tunc repletum est gaudio ""'T^^^'^J'
08 nostrum: el lin.rua no^ filled wfth ?/"' ™""^'^
tra exultatione. ° « rll *^.''l^ '.'««» • and
^ Tunc dicent inter .rentes 3 Th^"' 'Tu ^
**^ Lord haf h Hnp
for tiiem.
912
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Mngiiificavit DominuH fa-
cure iiobiscuin: fiicti 8umu8
lajtHiites.
Converte, Domine, cnpti-
vitntcin noatram: sicut tor-
rens in auMtro.
Qui HtMniimnt in lacry-
mis: in oxuitatione metent.
F^uijtca ibant etHebant:
mittentes scniina sua.
Veniontes autem veniont
cim! cxultalione . portnles
maiiipulos suos.
Gloria, &c.
Psalm cxxvi.
Nisi Dominiis iudilicaverit
domutu : in vanum labura-
verunt qui a3dificant enin.
Msi Douiinus cuatodiont
civilateni . tVustru vigilut
qui c'ustodit earn.
Vanuni est vobis ante lu-
ceni suri^ero: surgite post-
quain scderitis, qui mandu-
cutis panem doloris.
Cum dederit dilectis suis
soniiium : ecce liajreditas
Domini tilii, merces fructus
ventris.
Sicut sagittae in manu po-
tentis : ita tilii excussurum
Bcatus vir qui implcvit
uciiiucfiuni suuru ex ipsis :
4 The i V '\ Is'vh done
great u -iijL>-i t'» n.n: we aro
become very joyful.
6 Turn again our cap-
tivity, O Lord: as a rivei
in the Honth.
6 They th.itsowln^ ,s >.
shali reap in joy.
7 Going on their way
they went and wept: scat-
tering their seed.
8 But returning they
shall come with joytulness:
bringing their sheaves with
them.
Glory, &.C.
N'lsi Do7ninus.
1 Unless the Lord build
tlie house : they labor in
vain that build it.
2 Unless the Lord keep
the city : he watcheth in
vain that keepe+li it.
3 In vain ye rise bef' lo
the ligl.t ; rise not till ve
have res(e:d, O ye that eat
the bread of sorrow.
4 Wher: ';0 hath given
sleep to his beloved : lo,
children are an heritag«
from the Lord, and the i'l .^iu
of the womb a revv; 1.
6 Like as arrovi's n
hand of the migh o >v
80 are the children of those
who have been cast but.
6 Blessed is the man
1, J _..;..-
iS
ified
NONE
9]3
M I ■%
non corifiindefnr oum i« -.i .,
CjJory, &c.
Psalm cxxviL Beati (hnnr».
Be.'iti oninos nni timcnt i ni. i
LalH,re« manimm tuarum 2 1 or ,'h '''*'^;" ,
qiui Miamlueabis: be•,t.^^ m„ ^ ""V *'" «''''lt^ the
OS, et bene tibi erit. "' ed ^tf '''>' ^•"i"^'^^ »''--
^ Uxorfuasieutvitisabun ^n ''r*.
tu.T. "'""^ ;V ^'''.""^'- ^>" the walls
,'-i tui sicut novell.3 4 IV Si
ohvarum: in circuitu men. .'mfs ^rn'.?^ "1 "" ^''^'«
mo : qui tiu.et Doniinn- ma t ' *^"^,«''••'" the
m-' be I ussed : tliat fear-
Benedicat tibi Dominiis fi u .u' r
ex 8ion : et .l^^JT^ thc^ '^lit ^^ ^^^ ^^-
JorusMlera omnibus diubus in. w.uffi ^'^" ' '"'<^
vite tujB. ^''' Vi'> ^'"t thou see the ^ood
things (,f Jeruaaleri^ ill the
Et videa. filios filiorum ■'rAnd''n'nt;t th
t-run, : pa .m super Israel, thy ddlS^' ehh'.::!
Office 1.
^n/. PuJchraesetdecon j^y ^u . «.
filia Jc..u«Jem:terri,i:;t co,X O dan"!;', '^"" "'"'
^ g "rniy set in an-ay.
914
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Ofice 2
Ant. Ecco nncill.i Domi- i4w/. Behold the handmaid
ni : Hill mihi seeuiiduin vur- of the Lord : e it done uiilo
bum tuiim. me uc-eordin«r to Ihv wurd.
Office 8.
Ant. Ecce, Maria gcnuit Ant. Tlohohl, Mary hulh
ni)l»is Salvatori'm, qnein borne ns the Saviour, whom
JoMnnes videns exchimavit, John iH'hoMin^r. exelairni'd :
ditn-ns: Eocc Aj^nuis Di-i, Hehohl the Lamb of (i<»d,
vHTeijiii toilit peccutii mun- beh(dd iiim who takcth
di. Alleluia. away the sins of the world.
Alleluia.
Tke Little Chapter.
Office 1 and 8. Ecclus. xxiv. 19, 20.
fn platois sicnt cinnamo- In the streets, like cinna-
mum et balsamum aroma- mon and aromatic balm, I
tizans odorera dedi : quasi gave forth a sweet fra-
myrrha electa, dedi suavita- jjrance: like the choicest
tern odoris.
R. Deo gratias.
V. Post partum virgo in-
violy*a permansisti.
R Dei Geiiitrix, inter-
cede pro nobis.
Kyrie eleison. Christe
eleibon. Kyrie eleison.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tioneni nieam.
R. i^t clamor meus ad te
veniat.
myrrh, I yielded a sweet-
ness of odor.
R. Thanks be to Cod.
V. After ehild-bnth thou
didst remain a pure rivgin.
R. Interivde for us, O
Mother of God.
Lord, have niercv. ('hrist,
nave mercy. Lord, have
mercy.
V. O Led, hear my
prayer.
R. And let mj ery come
unto thee.
From >ht Petrification to Advent.
OremiiH. , ^
nose.,, ut q.u tili X.«: .7^''' thee, the ofKences <.f
eunidci,. &c ^'''""'^- ^ •"• »'•« i^Iother of thy «on.
ft. Amen.
V. Doriiine, exaudi onu
lionom meuiii.
H. Et clamor meus ad te
veni.it.
V. Benedicamns Domino.
K. lieo (jratiaH.
V. Fidelium nnimc-e, per
Je^us Christ our- Lord.'
ihrough the same, &e.
fv. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my
i)rayer. '
H. And let my cry conje
unto thee.
V. Let ua bless the Lord.
K. i hank.s be to (Jod.
mi.orico,^i^,;;- D-;- j;- , .V jay the souls of the
cant in pace. ^ l' • / ' throufrh the mercy
R. Amen. ""^ r^*'^' ''^'^^ i" P«ace.
it. Amen.
/» Advent.
^ Oremus. t „.
, Dens, qui sjdutis aternfe O r. F ."^ P'"-^;
beata. MariiB vlr-iidHte Kp' f.., -^'^.^'.'^'^"i^y ^^e fruit.
eunda, hnmano ^CeH pi-^" M rV if f^-"^ '^'' ^''"^^^'^
mil prcPslitisti • U^ nJF, :y'">''^''«ti?>^'en to mankind
nunius ut i„H,m ' '",*' ^'^^ '■^^''^''^■^ of eternal s.lva-
in S e 'semi.Klu7"/"' !"" ' ^'''''^'''' ^'^^^'^^^ ^bee,
vita3 suse Ir! n"'".*''^*'" '"tercession, through wh„ra
nostrur JSn ^rTT"" ^^;j^,.'»^^^«''«^-^'ivedtheauth r
FiliumtunmQ^ ?''"'" "^''^ '^^ «""' •'^^"^ ^^brisi
R. Amen ' '''g"1'^ ^^''^^ thee, &c.
V n • -K-. Amen.
, V. Domme, exaudi, &e. V n j oH »-•"- -- - ■
(a supra), ah' ■ \" ' "'^^^' *^^' ^"'
'}&!
916
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Tlie Little Chapter
Crh'ce 3. Is.
t
Ecce Virgo concipiet, et
pnriet tiliuiii, et vocabitur
nonien ejus Emmanuel : bu-
tyrum et mel comedet, ut
8ciat reprobare malum, et
eliijere bonum.
R. Deo gratiaa.
V. Angclus Domini ri'in-
tiavit MariiB.
R. Et concepit de Spiii-
tu Sancto.
Kyrie eleison. Christc
eleiison. Kyrie eleison.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tioneni meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veniat.
Oremus.
Deus, qui de beata3 Mariae
Virginia utero, Verbum tu-
um, angelo nuntiante, car-
nem suscipcre voluisti;
prtesta suppi'cibu8 tuis, ut
qui vere eam Genitricem
])ci credimus, ejus apud te
intercessionibus adjuvemur.
Per eumdem Dominum, &.c.
R. Amen.
V. Domine, exaudi, &c.
(ut supra).
vii. 14, 16.
Behold, a Virgin shall con-
ceive and bear a son, and
his name shall be called Em-
manuel : butter and bonoy
shall he eat, that he may
know to refuse the evil, and
to choose the good.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. The angel of tlio
Lord aimounced unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of
the Holy Ghost.
Lord, have mercy. Christ,
have mercy. Lord, have
mercy.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Let us pray.
O God, who wast pleased
that thy Word, at the mes-
sage of an angel, should
take flesh in the womb of
the blessed Virgin Mary;
grant to us, thy humble ser-
vants, that, as we believe
her to be truly the Mother
of God, we may be assisted
also by her intercessions
with thee. Through the
same Lord, &.C.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, heai, &c. (as
above).
we offer ip these Ve "pen t„Tl,„ '""""T ""^ ''«"l'.
blo,.,ly sweat whieir tidlltlrt- ''•"'"," "''"•"^ '""l
Ave Maria. „ ., ,,
V. Deus. in adjutorium V O r T
nieuni intendo. • '. ^ ^"^' ^o^'ne to my
^ R. Domine, ad adjuvan '? jw . .
durii me festina ^J"''''"' . f ,^ Lord, make haste
Gloria, &c. to help me.
Olury, &,c.
Ojice 1.
^n/.Dumessetrex. 4n/. Winle the king.
Ojice2.
4.. Missus est Gabriel 4,.. The anjel Gabriel
*=• was sent.
Ojice 3.
course !
Psalm cix. Dirit Dominun.
Dixit Dominus Domino i tIw. r j .1
-«: Sedeade.tris .S lli^'^^^L^i^^Z
T% hand: *
i'onee ponam inimieos 2 Until T mol,« ♦! •
tuns: scabellum pedum tu. enemi^H .h! r.^^ff.. !'''"«
Virg,mvlrtutistu»en>U. 3 The Lord shrjl send
77*
918
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
tet Dominns ex Sion: do-
miiiare in medio inimicorum
tuorurn.
Tecum principium in die
i^irtutis tuaB in splendoribua
Sanctorum : ex utero ante
luciferum genui te.
Juravit Dominns, et non
poBnitebit eum; Tu es sa-
cerdos in a3ternum secun-
dum ordinera Melchisedec.
Dominus a dextris tuis:
CO nf regit in die irae suae re-
ges.
Judicabit in nationibus,
implebit ruinas: conquassa-
l)it capita in terra multo-
rura.
De torrente in via bibet,
propterea exaltabit caput.
Gloria, &lc.
forth the rod of thy power
from out of Sion : rule thou
in the midst of thine eivc-
mies.
4. Thine sht-il be the
dominion in the day of thy
power, amid the brightnens
of the Saints: from the
womb, before the day-s^ar,
have I begotten thee.
6 The Lord hath sworn,
and will not repent: Thou
art a {)riest forever accord-
ing to the order of Mcl-
chisedec.
6 The Lord upon thy
right hand: hath over-
thrown kings in the day of
his wrath.
7 lie shall judge among
the nations, he shall fulfil
destructions : he shall smite
in sunder the heads in the
land of many.
8 He shall drink of the
brook in the way : therefore
shall he lift up his head.
Glory, i-c.
OJfce I.
Ant. Dum esset rex in AnL While the king was
aceubitu suo, nardus mea reposing, my s]»ikeiiard
dudil odorem suavitatis. yielded the odor of sweet;-
ness.
Am. Laeva ejus. Ant. HL left hand.
Office 2.
Ant. Missus est Gabriel Ant. The angel Gabriel
angoh
nem d
Ant
Ant.
merc'iu
human
sumen
dignati
homo
est nol
Ant.
Laud
num: h
mini.
Sit n(
dictum :
usque ir
A soli
casum :
Domini.
Exeeh
gentes 1
C(elos gl(
Quis s:
OoSter, qi
et huiuili
fct in terr
Suscita
et de ster
pcn;m ;
^tSl'Eiis.
yi9
>!«/. Ave Maria. ^ ' ^Tn^Vr*^''*
Am. HuiJ, Mary.
0#c<? 3.
Ant. O admirabile com- Avf On n
nier..um! Creator gen^ds course ' r'''/'""' '"^^^-
dignatus est, et ^ ocedins ^Id '; 'V'"p«"'' vou.h-
homo ^ne^mu^'^^ ^ ^.^ ^..^ ^^'-> .«^' ^-'i-
»itu8 gin . and beconiinL' man
est nobis suam deitatem.
Ant. Quando natus es.
without man's ccneurrcncc
bestowed upon us his deity
Am. Wiien thou wasj
born.
Psalm cxii. Laudate, pueri.
Laudate, pueri, Domi- 1 Praise f Ha i^a
num.- laudate noraen Do plinwf ^®''^' y«
mini. "^^ ^*'- '-'"'^'^'J- praise ye the nam«
, Sit nomen Domini bene- 2 RI. ^\ ..
dictum: ex hoc n ,17 ft „ ^ /^'^T^^l^e the name oi
usque in s^cu urn. ' '' t'th ^^^ ^ ^'"'" '^' ^'"^«
A soli^ nrt„ .; J *^™^' ^"'* evermore.
ot the same : the name of
the Lord is worthy to be
Vvn„i praised.
irenJ.,n •'"''"' ""'""^ •* Tlie Lord is hi.* ahove
«.BU., ,ui i„ a„i« ,'::^,:?: lo dl^ g.^ t d;;'.;!"
in
Suscitans a terra inopem :
et de stercore erigens pau-
pCrcm ;
thincrs thiit are lowly
he.iven and in earth ?
fi VVho raiseth up the
needy irom the enrth : and
lifret'h the poor fjom olftJie
du ighiil •
■ f )' m <«■
920
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Utcolloceteumcumprin- 7 That he may set him
cipihiis: euni prim pibua po- with the princes : even with
puli Hui.
Qui habitare fiicit sterilem
'.n doino : mutrem tiliorum
lijtantein.
Gloria, &c.
the princes of his people.
8 VVlio inuketh the bar-
ren woman to dwell in her
house: the joyful mother
of children.
Glory J &c.
Office 1.
Ant. LsRva ejus sub capite Ant. His left hand under
meo, et dextera illius am- my head, and his right hand
plexabitur me. shall embrace me.
Am. Nigra sum. Ant. 1 am black.
Office 2.
Ant. Ave Maria, gratia Ant. Hail, Mary, full of
plena, Dominus tecum : grace, the Lord is with
b'Miedicta tu in raulieribus. thee : blessed art thou
Alleluia. among women. Alleluia.
Ant. Ne timeas, Maria. Ant. Fear not, Mar>.
Office 3.
Ant. Quando natus es Ant. When thou wast
ineffiibiliter ex virgine, tunc born of a virgin, after an
inipletaj sunt Scripturte: ineffable manner, then were
fiicut pluvia in vellus de- the Scriptures fultilled.
scendisti, ut wilvum faceres Thou didst come down
genus humanum : te lauda- like rain upon the Heeee,
mus, Deus uoster.
.4 n: Rubum quem vide
rat Moyses
Psalm cxxL Zceiatus sum in his {aif above, p. 901).
that thou mightest wave
mankind : we praise thee,
O our God.
Ant. In the bush which
Moses saw.
X.
Office
Ant. Nigra sum, sed for- Ant. I am black, but
mosa, tiliae Jerusalem: iJco beautifui, O daughters of
'eus
VESPERS. goj
the king loved me, and
brought ine into his cham-
AuL Jam hiems translit. '\nL Now is the winter
past.
j Office 2.
Shalt conceive, and bear a
A«/. Dubit ei Domhms. '%. The Lord shall
give unto him.
Office 3.
Ant. Rubum quern vide- /Iw/ Tn +1, i, i
rat Movses incomhust um mZJ' ^^ ^"'^ ^^'^^
cede pro nobis. ' "'"'" Qod' "'' ^ ^^''^^'^ "^
An/. Germinavit radix Ant The mnf «f i
^^'''' hathUdded. '^ ^'"'^
Psalm exxvi. XUi Bominus (a. above, p. 92 2>.
O^ce 1.
^ ^n<. Jam hiema transiit, Ant Now ,-a +1,-. ' *
A„4 (s . ^ and come-
4ni. Specioasi. facta es. Ant. Thou .,ri become
beautiful.
Off.ce 2.
Det'-.5'*' dIS'"™"'" • '•'"• '^'•" I-'' ^'"-i *""
...-n.,n IJ^um ,,u,ns give unto iiim the throne of
922
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
ejus: et reprmbit in aster- David liis father: and he
num. siial! mjrn forever.
Ant. Ecce incilhi Domi- Ant. Behold the hand-
ni. maid of the Lord.
OJtce 3.
Ant. Germinavit radix Ant. The root of Jesse
JeHse, orta est stella ex hath budded, a star hath
Jacob ; virgo peperit Salva- arisen out of Jacob ; a vir-
torein: te laudaniu.s, Deua gin hath borne the Saviour:
noster. we praise thee, O our (jod.
A}U. Ecce Maria. Ant. Behold Mary.
Tsahn cxlvii. Lauda Jerusalem.
Lauda Jerusalem Donii-
num: iaudu Deuin luuni,
Sion.
Quoniam eonfortavit se-
ras portarum tuarum : bene-
dixit tiliis tuis in te.
Qui posuit fines tuos
p.'icem : et adipe frumenti
sutiat te.
Qui, emittit eloquium su-
um terrfe : veloeiter currit
scrnio ejus.
Qui dat nivem sieut la-
n.'un : nebulam sicut eine-
rani sp;irgit.
JMittit crystallum snura
Bient buccellas; ante ficiem
•frigoris ejus quia suslinebit?
Emiltet verbuin suum, et
liqueiaeiet ea: flabit spiritua
ejus, et fluent aquas.
1 Praise the Lord, O Je-
rusalem : praise thy (jiod,0
Sion.
2 For he hath strength-
ened the bars of thy jjfjiles:
he hath blessed thy ciiildien
within thee.
3 He hath made pe.iee
within thy borders: and
filleth thee with the fatness
of corn.
4 He sendeth forth hia
connnaiidmenton the earl h:
his word runneth very swift-
5 He giveth snow like
wool : he scattereth the
lioar- frost like ashes.
6 He sendeth his ii;e like
morsels: who is able to
abide his frost?
7 He shall send forth
his word, and melt them:
he shall blow with his wind,
and tlie waters siiali liow.
8um ,'""""^';^t verl>um
jutiii'i.. Mia Israel.
VESPER8.
if'J'd
^«" ft'cit tullter omni na.
^;>'".- et udic-ia sua not
niaiiiteatavit eis.
(Jloria, &c.
8 He make! h knrwnhia
^ord unlo Jacob: hi. „,al
llZr "'^^""""^'^ ""^-
9 Me Lath not dealt .o
P' '' l»e .showed them his
<j''ory, &.e.
, ^^ Ojlce 1.
^ '.'^\ ^Pet'iosa facta es et A „, n,.
'»"«ivi.sm(lelicii.stui8 Muu 1 ^^^-T''"" ^J** become
^^^^'ht«, O holy Mother of
f li^a nitia^:::;;!;:,^:-;; of1^rf*^"'?^!'^hnndmaKl
bum tuum. ^^ ^''^ '^•"•'^•- ''^i' done unto
rneaccordin^r:ot„y word.
noi^r- feS: ^ ,,^ ^P'^^^^^ Ma^ |.th ,
J"^"".es videna evdam.vT T. ^"V''^^•''^'^«"'•^vhol,
dice... : Ecee a^u h De ' f " ^"Z'^""^' exclaimed, '
e^'ee qui tollit »Sa mun ' P ^'1"? ^ ^i''^'^^ ^'»« l^""l> -f
di. Alleluia.^ """" ^"^'^ ^^'''^^'dhim who laketh
^way the sins of the world.
Alleluia.
The Little Chapter.
Office larulZ. Ecclu«. xxiv. U.
Ao initio et ante sipcnNi p.. .i , ,
place I have ministered bS-
tore him.
R. Thanks be to God.
1 T'
liUII
i>21
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Hie JAtlle Chapter,
Office 2. Is. xi. 1, 2.
Egredietur virga de ra- There siwill come forth a
dice JcHHc, et floa de radiee rod out of the root of Jesse,
ejus ascendet, et recjuiescet and a flower shall rise up
super eum Spiritus Domini out of his root, and tlie
Spirit of the Lojd shall rest
upon him.
I R. Deo gratias. R. Tlianks be to God,
IIVMN.
Ave, ?iitiris stella,
bui iMuU-r uliiim
Aujiio Hi'iiipcr Virgo,
I't'lix cuuli purtu.
Pumens illtid Ave
Gabrieli» ure,
KuikIh hum ill [»ice,
Mutuim Evit; iiuiuuii.
Solve vinclii rels,
ProliLT iuiut.'ii cifciit,
Mulii tiustru pulle,
Bona cuiictii posco.
Monstra tc tntHO Mutrem,
Siiiuat per te prt;ce»
Qui pro iioImm iiuIuh,
Tulil euse tuut».
VirKo f»inii;ulnri«,
Inter oiniiers iniliti,
No8 CUlpiM ^MJlulOt4
'Elites tac et caMius.
Vitam prw?»Ui puram,
Iter para tiiiuiii ;
lit videntes .Icsiims
i^eiuper culiteteiaur.
Pit laus Deo Patri,
Suniiiuiin t'hrmU) decua,
Spiritui t^anclii,
Tribuii honor uuufl. Ameo.
Geiille Star of ocean
I'ortal ol the sky !
P^ver Virgin Motlier
Ot the Lord most highl
Oh! by f;.il)riel's Ave,
lUtered Ion;,' tti,'o,
Eva's name reversing,
Stubhsh peace below.
Bn-nk the captive's fetters ;
Light on blindness pour ;
All our ills expeliuig.
Every bliss iinploie.
Show thy«<lf u Motiier;
Ulfer huii our sij^hs,
Who for us Incarnato
Did not Ihte despise.
Virgin of all virgins!
To thy shelter take us:
Gentlest oltiie geiille!
Chaste and gentle make us.
Still, as on we journey,
lielp our weak endeavor;
Till with thee and Jesus
We rejoice loiever.
Through the liigh est heaven,
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be. Amen.
V. Diffusa est gratia in V. Grace was poured
Sabiia tuia. forth on thy lins^
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e num. Lord blessed thee forever.
Ojice 1.
Aul. Beata Afater. 4^. 51,33,^ „,,,^^
In Paschal time
Ant, Regina cceli a , ^^
*» ^«^" ^'^. Queen of heaven.
Ojice 2.
An/. Spiritus Sanctus. Ant. The Holy Ghost.
OJice 3.
^nA Magfnum hajredif-i /*«# a
tia mysterium. '"'"''^ JerLL^'"' "^''"^ »'
y^tf Magnificat.
. .2 And my spirit hath re-
^Tp »'V^od my Saviour.
tem aneilla3 suffi"; eceeeMlm fh. i T ^ ''""^^ rt^garded
ex hoc beatam m""di::;^ "^IT^^^ T'"
omnes .enerationes. heneeforf;;\.,}^telU^^
Quia fepi't mn J «, "" i;''" "^'^ blessed,
vtuij. lecii mihi mao-na 4 For h^ th.t : • i.^
qu. poten, est: et sanctum l.atb done 4 ,l,h,r^\'^
nomen ems, ' V , "f^T """gs unto
Et n.i.e;icordia ejus a 5 Z ) r' " '''" •""""'•
FeeU_ potent,, in W"tnrtt^l";;.ed
Mag-nificat
Dominum.
Et exultavit spiritus me-
ns : in Deo saiutari nieo.
Quia respexit humih'tji-
chio suo: dispersit super
boa mente cordis sui.
strength with his arm
he
«^^-arTjr5 Mil.
5i-j!T,-a ^5 z
potontes de 7 He h
nath scattered the proud in
the imagination of their
heart.
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ith put down the
926
OFFICL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
sede: et cxaltavit humiles. mighty from their seal:
and hath exulted the hum-
Lie.
^ Esurientes implevlt bo- 8 He htth filled the hun-
nis: et divites dimisit inu- gry with good things: and
"♦'s. the rich he hath sent eni]);y
away.
Suseepit Israel puerum 9 He hatli holpen lili:
suum : reeordatus miseri- servant Israel : being niind-
cordia3 snic. ful of his mercy.
Sicut liK'utus est ad pa- 10 As he spake unto our
tres nostros : Abraham, et fathers : to Abraham and
siniini ejus in sacula. his seed forever.
Gloria, &,c. Glory, &.c.
Office 1.
Anl. Beata Mater et in- Ant. Blessed Mother and
tacta Virgo, gloriosa Regi- inviolate Virgin, glorious
n;i mundi, intercede pro no- Queev, A the world, inter-
bis ad Dominum. cede T s u j with the Lord.
In Paschal Hm-^.
Ant. ReginaccEli, la'tnre, Ant. Queen of heaven,
alleluia. Quia quern me- rejoice, alleluia. For he
ruisti portJire, alk-luia. Re- whom thou wast meet to
surrexit sicut dixit, alleluia, bear, alleluia. Hath arisen
Ora pro nobis Deum, alle- as h- said, alleluia. Pray
luia. ^ ^ to Goa for us, alleluia.
Kyrie eleison. Christo Lord, have mercy. Christ,
eleison. Kyrie eleison. have mercy. Lord, have
V Domine, exaudi era.
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad
te veniat.
mercy.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
11. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Oremus. Let us pray.
Concede nos famulos tu- Grant, vi^e beseech thee»
OS, qujBsumus, Domine I)e- O Lord God, that Vve, thv
r '
VESPEKS.
927
us, perpettia merfia et eor- scmnt^ mn,. •
gloriona beaut^i ariose n? ^ni h'^'^'*' ^'^^^ «* """^
per Virginis i.Ue e^^^^^^^ ^"^ ^V^^^ ""^1 by the ^^lo-
et *.eraa perfri Ut'^h lu. I i'"^ ^'r X^rsrin, may
^^^ no^lruuj 80. row, unci uttaiii unlo
etern.l joy. Tbrouifb ou,
R. Amen. ^%'^^ f ^-
«-. Amen
Q^c« 2.
An/. Spin i« auctusiii A
to desceiidet, Uaria; ue tl
nieuM, habubis i,i utero Fill
urn Dei. Aiiujxiu.
Kyrie deison. Christe
eieijioii. Kyrie eleisou.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor mens ad te
venlat.
Oremus.
Deu9,quidebeata5Maria3
Virgiuis utero, Vorbum tu-
urn, aiigulo nuiuiaiite, car-
iicm suscipere voluisti;
pra'sta supplicibus tuis, ut
qui vere eam Genitiicem
Ue. eredmius, ejus apud te
interee.ssioiiibu.s adjuve/uur
Per eumdem Domiaum los-
trum.
f^he Holy Ghost
«'«'il' ^'uponiheo. Alary;
lf<u- a>r. thou Shalt bea -n
tby vvo.iib the Sou of Uou.
Alleluia.
f-<»''d, have mercy.
^ImsL have mercy. Lord,
nave mercy.
V. O Lord, hear mv
prayer. ^
R- And let my cry come
unto thee.
Let us pray.
O God, who wast pleased
that thy Word, at the mes-
sap of an an<rel, shoul.
take llesh m the wonjb of
th
R. Amen,
essed Virgin Mary:
gram to thy humble ser-
vants, that we, who believe
her to be truly the Mother
ot bod, may be assisted by
her intercessions with thee.
Throu^rh the same our
Lord.
R. Amen.
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OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRttUr.
Office 3.
Ant. Magnum haeredita^ AM. A great mystery of
tis mysterium : templum inheritance : th(5 womb of
Dei factus est uterus nes- one that knew not man
cicntis vJrum ; non est pol- hath become the temple of
lutus ex ea carnem assu- God ; taking flesh of her
mens; omnes gentes veni- he was not defiled: all na.
ent, dicentes, Gloria tibi, tions shall come, saying,
E>omine. Gloiy be to thee, O Lord.
Kyrie eleison. Christe Lord, have mercy. Christ,
eleisoD. Kyrie eleison. have mercy. Lord, have
^ V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meani.
R. Et clamor meus ad to
venia*
Oremus.
Deus, qui salutis seternae,
beata) Mariae viiginitate foe-
cunda, humano generi prae-
mia prsestitisti ; tribue, quae-
sumus, ut ipsam pro nobis
intercedere sentiamus, per
quam meruiraus auctorem
vitae suscipere Dominuni
nostrum Jesum Christum
Filium tuum. Qui tecum
vivit et regnat, &c.
R. Amen.
Lord, hear my
mercy.
V.O
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Let us pray.
O God, who, by the fruit-
ful virginity of the blessed
Mary, hast given to mankind
the rewards of eternal sal-
vation; grant, we beseech
thee, that we may experi-
ence her intercession for
us, through whom we have
received the author of life,
thy Son Jesus Christ, our
Lord. Who liveth and
reigneth with thee, &c.
R. Amen.
For the Commenioration of the Saints, Ac, see the end of
Lauds, p. 884.
If the office iaendii here, cne of tJie Antiphons of the Blessed
Virgin ia taid according to the season.
COMPLINE.
929
O divine and adorable Lord Jeaus Christ .^h^ u *
by thy capture ,n tlie garden, to grant u» thy gra^e tZt
we may never betray thee by unworthily recdvlncJ he
b es.ed ».«=ra,nents, partieulaJly the adorable Eu fa t
Vz^lX^tr^:^ sir d
Ave IMaria.
V. Converte nos, Deua
tialutaris no^ter.
R* Et averte iram tuam
a nobis.
V. Deus, in adjutorium
meuDi inteude.
R. Donjiiie, ad adjuvan-
duiu ine t'ovsiina.
Gloria, &c.
Hail, Mary.
V. Convert thou us, O
God our Saviour.
R. And turn away thine
anger from ua.
y. O God, come to my
assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste to
help me.
Glory, &c.
PsabncxxviiL Scepe expngnaverunt.
Sajpe expngnaverunt me 1 Many a time have thev
i juvenlute mea ; dieat nunc fought against me from my
^'*'*^^'- youth : let Lsrael now say
bajpe exf ugnaverunt me 2 Many a lime have they
a juventute mea: etenim fought against me fium my
lion potuerunt mihi. youth up: but the> could
»iut prevail against me.
oupra dorsum meum fa- 3 The wicked have
bricaveruntpeccatorcs:pro- wrought upon my back-
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930
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
longaverunt iniquitatem su-
am.
Doniinus Justus concidit
cervices peccatorum : con-
fundantur et convertantur
retrorsum omnes, qui ode-
runt JSion.
Fiant sicut fcenum tecto-
rum : quod, priuaquam evel-
liitur, exaruit.
De quo non implevit ma-
nur*i suam, qui metit: et
sinura suum qui manipulos
collijr't.
Et Don dixerunt qui prae-
teribunt, Benedictio Domini
super vos ; benediximus vo-
bis in nomine Domini.
Gloria, &.c.
Psalm cxxlx.
De profundis chimavi ad
te, Domine: Domine, ex-
ttudi voeeni meam.
Fiant aures tuflp inten-
dentes: in vocem depreca-
tionis mesB.
Si iniquitates observave-
ris, Domine : Domine, quis
sustinebit ?
Quia apud te propitiatio
est : et propter legem tuara
Bustinui te, Domine.
Sustinuit anima mea in
verbo ejus : speravit anima
mea in Domino.
and prolonged Iheir in-
iquity.
4 The just Lord hath
hewn asunder the necks of
sinners: let all them be
confounded and turned
back, mat have hated Sion.
6 Let them be as grass
upon the tops of houses:
that withereth before it be
plucked up.
6 Wherewith the mower
filleth not his hand : nor he
that gathereth the sheaves
his bosom.
7 And they who pass by
say not, The blessing of the
Lord be upon you : we have
blessed vou in the name of
the Lord.
Glory, &c.
De profundis.
1 Out of the depths have
I cried unto thee, O Lord :
Lord, hear my voice.
2 Oh, let thine ears con-
sider well: the voice of my
supplication.
3 if thou, O Lord, shalt
mark iniquities : Lord, who
shall abide it?
4 For with thee there is
propitiation : and because
of thy law I have waited
for thee, O Lord.
5 My soul hath waited
on his word : my soul hath
hoped in the Lo;d.
4^</.
COMFLINE.
A custodia matutina us- « p..^^ ,t.
que ad noctem : speret ir wnlh *^^ "corning
rael in Domino. ^ T^^ .^^en until night: let
Quia apud Dominum ^' ^'"i ^"P? i" /he Lord,
misericordia : et copS is L ""'^'^j''^ "^^^^ there
apud eum redempfio ^ ^ 'i f '^ ' ^"^ ^^^^ him ia
Et ipse redinJet Israel • rTI Redemption.
- -nibus ini,uitatibus J^' to^ ajfl ^^^^
Gloria, &c *^^^, , ^
^ Psalm cxxx. i)oma«,, non ..<.
J^omme, non est exalta i t j
turn cor meum : neque elatJ JifL ' ""^ ^^"''■^ ^» "»*
.*unt oculi mei. ^ '^^'^ evlt ,n?r ""'' ^^^ '"'"^
. Neque ambulavi in mag. 1 S* . r
ma: neque in mirabinhn. In . ^' have I walked
super ml "'''''^'^'bus n great matters: nor in
tnmgs too wonderful for
Si non humih'ter sentie- % if t u
^f e...vi ani..; ,^^ {^^^ te"
anima mea. '^^"''"^^^ ^» yeaned upon his mother's
breast: so let my reward
Speret Israel in Domino- 5 l"7r"'; .
ex hoc nunc, et usau« ?n T a ^i ^^'"^^ '^^P^ in the
sfiecnium. ^"^ '" f^'"^' ^••^'" this time forth
Gloria, &c. for evermore.
' Glory, &c.
Jli/mn, Memento, as above, p. 892.
The Little Chapter.
Office 1. Ecclus. xxiv 24
-■0...S et =^.„c«, spei. knowledge, and of hoW
hope. '
932
M-FTCE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
R. Deo gratlas.
V. Ora pro nohis, saticta
Dei Genitrix.
R. Ut digni efficlan*:ir
promissionibus Christi.
Ant. Sub tuum
dium.
praesi-
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Pray for us, O aoiy
Mother of God.
R. That we may >/3 made
Worthy of the pn/diiaes of
Christ.
Ant. Wft dy to thy pat-
ronage.
In Paschal fin»s.
Ant, Regina coeli. Ant. liiieen of heaven.
The Little Chapter.
Office 2. Is. vii. 14, 15.
Ecce, Virgo concipiet, et Behold,, a Virgin shali
pariet filiura, et vocubitur conceive, and bear a son,
nomen ejus Emmanuel : bu- and his name shall be called
tyram et mel comedet, ut Emmanuel : butter and
sciat reprobare malum, et honey shall he eat, that he
eligeie bonum.
R. Deogratias.
V. Angelus Domininun-
tiavit Mariae.
R. Et concepit do Spiri-
tu Sancto.
Ant. Spiritus Sanctus.
may know to retuse the
evil, and to choc^e the
good.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. The angel of the
Lord announc'J unto Mary.
R. And she. conceived of
the Holy Ghcst.
Ant. The Holy Ghost
The Little Chapter.
Office 8. Ecclus. xxiv. 24.
Ego mater pulehrae dilec- I am the mother of fair
iionis, et timoris, et agni- love, and of fear, and of
tionis, et sanctse spei. knowledge, and of hoK
hope.
R. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
V. Ora pro nobis, sancta V. Pray for us. O ho
Dei Genitrix. Mother of God.
COMPLIIIE.
933
K. Ut digni efficiamur H 'vu *
promissionibus Christi. wnrihT f^^ "^^y ^« °»ade
worthy of the promises of
^n/. Magnum hsBreditatis aD' a
mysterium. ^'^^ inhllnt^^^^* "^^^^ ''
The Nunc dimittis.
Nunc dimitti8 servum tu i m ^
urn, Domine: secundum ver thv ^^^ ^««t *hou dismiss
bum tuum in pace. '" *^.L ''"""S? ^^^-d' "•
bum tuum in pace.
Quia viderunt oculi mei •
salutare tuum.
Quod parasti: antefaciem
omnium populorum.
Lumen ad revelationem
pe^-J^e: according to 'thy
2 For mine eyes have
seen: thy salvation.
3 Which thou hast pre-
pared: before the face of
all people.
4 A light to enlighten
gentium: et glo.iam plebk thp olr^ ' to enlighten
<Uffi Israel. '^ '^ the gentiles: and the glory
Gloria, &c °^ ^^y people Israel. ^
Wory, &c.
Office 1.
Sub tuum praesidium con- Ant Wp flv f. *u
fugimus, sancta Dei Geni rnno^* r^ u ,^*® *^y P^t-
trix: nostras deprecatione: T^S%0 holy Mothei of
ne despicias in SecessS ttnJ' ^''^''' "*^* ^"'^ P^^i-
bus ; sod a periculirciinp//; aT '" ^"' necessities Jbut
libe/a nos semDer ^V^^^^^^ deliver us always from all
.loriosaetbrnS/^^^^ bSM^f^-^-« -^
/n Paschal time.
isti portare, alleluia Rp wC .i ' *^<"' he
pmpro nobis Deum. alia- as hrlZ^-'""^""^"'
for us to God, alleluia.
934
OFFICS or THE BLESSED VIRGIN.
Kyrie cloison. Chribte Lord, have mercy. Cliri!»t,
eleison. Kyrie eltison. hiive mercy. Lord, have
mercy.
V. Domine, exaudi ora- V. O Lord, hear my
tioncm nie.im. prayer.
R. Et clamor meus ad te K. And let my cry come
veni It. unto thee.
Oremus. Let ua pray.
Beutae et glorlosse aem- Let the glorious interces-
perque Vii^inis Mariae, sion of the blessed and
quajHumus, Domine, inter- glorious Mary ever Virgin,
cessio gloriosa noH protegat, protect us, we beseech
ci ad vitam perducat aeter- Thee, O Lord, and bring us
nam. Per Dominum, &c. to life everlasting. Through
our Lord, &ni.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
V. Domine, exaudi ora- V. O Lord, hear my
tionem meam. prayer.
R. Et clamor meus ad te R. And let my cry come
veniat. unto thee.
V. Benedicamus Domi- V. Let us bless the Lord.
no>
R. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
77ie Blessing,
Benedioat et custodiat May the almighty and
nos omnipotens et miseri- merciful Lord, Father, and
cors Dominus, Pater, et Son, and Holy Ghost blesn
Filius, et Spiritus Sanctus. and preserve us.
R- Amen. R. Amen.
Office 2.
Ant. Spiritus Sanctus in Ant. The Holy Ghost
lo descendet, Maria: ne shall come upon thee, Mary:
timeas, habebis in utero fear not, thou shalt bear in
Filium Dei. thy womb the Son of God.
Kyrie eleison. Christe Lord, have mercy. Christ,
eleison. Kyrie eleison. have merey. Lord, have
mercv.
r
COMPLINE.
V. Domi.w, exaudi onu
uontm iiieaui.
R. ^t cluiuor luousud te
veniat.
OremuH.
Deus, qui de beatse Ma-
93d
V. O Lord, hear mv
prayer. ^
ii. And let ruy cry c(»me
unto thee.
A^et UM pray.
O God, wlio \va«t n'eased
lit f L«i \ If I .'
riae Virifinis utero Verbum thai fhv w .
interces^i(,nibus udiuvcMnur hi . ' '1' '''^' ^^'''^-'^^
Pereunideml>oniCnoi r ' ^ ' '"''^ ' '^^ ^'^^•^^'•-•■
truni, &c '''*' "^ ^"1!*' ^>* '"^'y l>e assisted
al80 by her iiiterce-s-sions
wiih thee. 'J'hrou.rh the
same Lord, «tc.
H. Ameii.
V O Lord, hear, &c. ^ai
above). ^
I,,,"" ' """ «"' I"''- beeiime the ttini)lcol(i,«l-
Don.,," • ' -'"• ^""'\«>;>'"S.OIory be to
K> lie eleison. Christe Lord, have mercy. Christ.
R. Amen.
V, Doniiiie, exaudi, &c.
(w/ supra).
•leison Kyrie eleison.
V. Domine, exaudi era-
lionein uieani.
R. Et ehinior meusad te
veniat.
Orlmus.
I^eus, qui salutisaeternaj,
nave uierey. Lord, have
nierey.
V. O Lord, heiir my
pniyer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Lt't us pray.
O God. who, by the fruit-
936
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIROIIf.
Lcatflo Marise virginitate fcD-
cunda, humano generi pye-
mia prsestitisti; tribue, qu£e-
Bumus, ut ipsam pro nobis
intercidere sentiamus, per
quam i ieruimus auctorera
viUe sui^eipere, Dominum
nostrum Jesum Christum
Filium tuum. Qui tecum
vivit et regnat, &,c.
R. Amen.
V. Domintt, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor mcus ad te
reniat.
V. Benedicamus Domino.
R. Deo gratias.
ful virginity of the blessed
Mary, hast given to man-
kind the rewards of eternal
salvation; crant, wo be-
seech thee, that we may ex-
perience her intercession,
through whom we have
received the author of life,
thy Son Jesus Christ, our
Lord. Who liveth and
reigneth with thee, &.c.
K. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. Let us bless the LordL
R. Thanks be to God
The Blessing,
Benedicat et custodial May the almighty and
nos omnipotens et miseri- merciful Lord, Father, and
cors Dominus, Pater, et Fi- Son, and Holy Ghost, blesa
lius, et Spiritus Sanctus. and preserve us.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
TVten is said one of the Antiphons of the Blessed Virgm.
according to the season, as at the end of Lauds, p. 887.
After the Prayer is said:
V. Divinum auxilium ma- V. May the divine assist-
leat semper nobiscum. ance remain always with
us.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
Then are said, secretly. Pater. Are. Creda
ffitlU ©fSte of He Immatttiau €on«ption
AT MATINS.
Eja, men labia, mine Jtntiuminte Pmno .«.. n
XT T% • - _
, V. Domina, in ndjuto-
num mtjurn intende.
R. Me de m.-iriu hostium
potenter defende.
y. Gloria Patri AJIe-
luia.
A y* 9 ^^«^y. make speed
♦o r»ernend me.
R. From the IjHnds of
the enemy mightilv dtJend
me.
V. Glory bo to the Fa-
ther, &o. Alleluia.
From Septuagesima to Eanter, instead o/ AUeluia h said-
Laus tjbi Domine, Re.Y Praise be to thee O
^ ^"'^«» ^ing of everluBtinff
glory.
Salve, mnndl Dorafna,
C(JHl«»rnrii Kijgiiia:
Siilve, Vii^o virginum,
StuUu inaluUna.
Salve, plena ffratla,
Clani luce divina:
Miiiidi in uuxilium,
Domiiiu, reutiuu.
Ab ieterno Dominns
Te prwunliuavit
Malnjin !!|.!gs.}jj»|
Vei bi, quo creayit.
HYMN.
79
Uail, Qneen of the hftavensi
Hail, iMiairpsa uruarih I
HhH, Vin(in most piir«,
Ol iuj maculate birth!
Clear 8tar of the m«)rniiig,
l» beauty enalirliied !
O l.aily, make Hju-ed
To tho help ol mankind.
Thee Gcd In the depth
Of eternity chose;
And fbriiifd ihee ail fiUr
Ai his glorious ^'puuae ;
938
OFFICE OF TUP. IMMACULA.TK CONCEPTIOIf
Terrnm, pontiim. iHthura:
To piilcliniiii oniHvlt
Sib! i^imhMirn, qme in
Adam DOD poccuviL
Amoo.
V. Elegit earn Dcub, et
proD-olegit cam.
R. In tubernnculo suo
hubitare fecit earn.
V. Doinina, exuudi ora-
tionom mcam.
R. £t eliiraor meus ad te
veniat.
Oremus.
Snncta Maria, Regina
coBlorum, mater Domini
nostri Jesu Christi, et mun-
di Domina, quae nullum de-
rclinquis, et nullum despi-
cia; respice me, Domina,
clementer oculo pietatia, et
impetra mihi apud tuum di-
lectum Filium eunctorum
veniam peccatorum : ut qui
nunc tuam sanctam et im-
maculatam Conceptionem
devoto affectu recolo, jeter-
noi in futuruin beatitudinis
bravium capiam, ipso, quern
virgo peperisti, donante
Domino nostro Jesu Chris-
to ; qui cum Patre et Sanc-
to Spiritu vivit et regnat, in
Tiinitate perfecta Deua in
seeoula sseculorum. Amen.
And culled ihoehls Word*!
Own Mothur U» bt«,
By whom hu crcnted
Tbti uurth, skv, und seiu
Ameii.
V. God elected her, and
pre-elected her.
R. He made her to dwell
in his tabernncle.
V. O l^idy, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
Let us pray
Holy Mnry, Queen of
heaven, Mother of our
Lord Jesus Christ, and
Mistress of the world, who
forsukest no one, and de-
spisest no one ; look upon
me, O Lady, with an eye of
pity, and entreat for me, of
thy beloved Son, the for-
giveness of all my sins ;
that, as I now celebrate
with devout affection thy
holy and immaculate Con-
ception, so, hereafter, I may
receive the prize of etern;il
blessedness, by the grace
of him whom thou, in vir-
ginity, didst bring forth, Je-
sus Christ our Lord ; vi'ho,
with the Father and the
Holy Ghost, liveth and
reigneth, in perfect Trinity,
God, world without end.
Amen.
V. I>oiniuji, exttudi oru-
tionein iMeurn.
H. Et clamor meus ad
to vtoiiiat.
V. Bonedicam us Domino.
Jl. Deo [fratias.
V. P'idelium animao per
OF THE BLESSED MARY.
93«
V. O Lady, hear my
prayer. '
H. And let my «ry eomo
unto thee.
V. Let us bleas the Lord
K. Thanks be to God.
V. May the souls of the
R, Amen. ^^o "1' '^'^ "' P^^-
«.. Amen.
AT PRIME.
V. Domina, in adjuto-
rium meum intende.
li. Me de manu hostium
potenter defend©.
R.
luia.
Gloria Patri. Alle-
y. O Lady, make speed
to befriend me.
R. From the hands of
the enemy mitfhtily defend
me.
V. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, &,c. Alleluia.
Salve, Virgo aaplena,
Doriius Dtiu Uicjiui,
Ooluiijiw HeiHemplicl
Meiujuque exoriiutu.
Abomnl eontagio
Muiidi i>ri«8ervitUi :
Ante wtncla in iiiero
Pareulia, quani jiatu.
Tu, Mater viventfiim,
lit porta eti siancturiui:
Nova HUiiia Jaaib,
Dumiua Augelurum.
Zabulo terribilia
Ados ciiitrurum :
Portua et refiiKluin
Sla Ohriatiunuruin.
Amen.
V. Ipse creavit
Spiritu Sancto.
illam
HYM5.
Hall, Viigln most wise I
Hail, Deity's shrine I
With seven fair pillan,
And table divine I
Preserved from the guilt
Which hath come onua allt
Exempt, in the womb,
From the tuiut of the Falll
O new star of Jacob!
Of Angels the Queen!
O gate of the Hainisl
O mother of men!
O terrible aa
The embattled an-ay!
Be thou of the faithful
The relUge and auy.
Amen.
V. The Lord himself
created her in the Holy
Ghost.
m
940
OFFICE OF THE IMJHACULA.TE CO.NCEPTIOR
R. Et effudit illam inter R. And poured her out
omnia opera sua. among .ill his works.
V. Domina, exaudi, &c. V. O Lady, hear, &c.
(p. 939, cum Oralione ut (wilh the Prayer and Versi-
supra). cleSf as at p. 939).
AT TERCE.
V. Domlna, in adjuto-
rium meum intende.
R. Me de manu liostium
pot enter defende.
V. Gloria Patri.
luia.
Alle-
V. O liady, make speed
to befriend me.
R. From the hands of
the enemy mightily defend
me.
V. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, &c. Alleluia.
HYMN.
Salve, area foederis,
Thrunua Hulomonis,
Arcua pulcher usthtiris,
Rubus viaiuniii :
Virfca frondena gdrminia:
Vellus Gedeonis:
Porta clmisu numinis,
Favusquu Sainsoiiis.
Decebat tam nobilem
Natuin, pnecuvere
Ab uriiu:iiiun
Lab« Matris Evas
Almam, quain elegerat,
Oetiitricem vere,
Nulli proraus siiiena
Culpte sut^ucere.
Amen.
V. Ego in altissimis ha-
bHo.
R. Et thronus meus in
columna nubis.
V. Domina, exaudi, &c.
(p. 939, cum Oralione ut
supra,
Hail, Solomon's throne I
Pure iirk of the law !
Fair rainbow ! and bcsh,
\/hicb the Patriarch saw
Hail. Gedeon'a fleece !
Hail, bloSHominK ntd!
Sainnon^s sweet houeycomb !
Portal of God!
Well fitting it was,
That a t-'on so divine
Should preserve from all touch
or original sin ;
Nor Bufler by smallest
Defect to be stained,
That Mother, whom he
For himself bad ordained.
Amea.
V. I dwell in the highest.
R. And my throne is on
the pillar of the clouds.
V. O lindy, hear, &c.
(with llie Prayer and Versim
cleSf as at p. 939).
or THE BLESSED MAJ Y
941
AT SEXT.
V Domina, in adjuto-
rium meuni intendo.
R. Me de munu hostium
potenter defende.
V. Gloria Patri. Alle-
luia.
V. O Lady, make speed
to befriend me.
R. From the hands of
the enemy mightily defend
me.
V. Glory be to the Fa.
ther, &c. Alleluia.
HYMN.
Sfjlve, Vin?o piinrpera,
Templiinn TrinitHtis,
Anjurelorum tntudiuna,
CelUt puritatia:
Polamen mnBrentium,
Hortiis vuliipiittis :
Palmtt pittieitiiaB,
Cedrus custitatis.
Terra es benedicta
Ei* BttceniotHlis,
^;arict« o! immiinis
Culj)ie origitiulis.
CivituA nltissimi,
Porta oriuiittilis :
fn te utit oiniiis gratia,
Virgu siuguluris.
Amen.
Hail, virginal Mother!
Hail, piiriiy'8 cell !
Fair shrine where the Trinity
Luveth tu dwell!
Hail, garden of pleasure!
CelHsiia) balm !
Cedarofchiwtiiyl
Munyrdom'a palm !
Thoti land se* apart
From iifles profane I
And_ free from the curse
VVIiicb in Adam began !
Thou city of God I
Thou ^ate of the east!
In thee is all (rrace,
Ojoy uflfae blest 1
Amen.
V. Sicut hhum inter spi- V. As the lily amoncr
na?; _,.' the thorns.
K. Sic amica mea inter R. So m my beloved
"'^^8 A<*«- among the daughters of
Adam.
/ oon °^'""' ^'^^"*'^' ^^- ^' ^ Lady, hear, &c.
yp. 939, cum Oraliune ut (with the Prayer and Ter-
supra), sicleSf as at p. 939).
AT SONE.
T , ^,r^.„,:,«, ijiovyuiuiiuui V. Kj ijaay, maiie epeed
meum intende. to befriend me.
1Q*
942 OFFICE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
R. Me de manu hostium R. From the hands of the
potenter defende. enemy mightily defend me.
'' '^' * " V. Glory be to the Fa^
ther, &c. Alleluia.
V. Gloria Ptttri Alleluia.
HYMN.
Faire, urbs rerugii,
Tiirriaqiie iiiiiiiita
David, pr*i|Mi^iHculis
Arniiuque iiiaignila.
•
In Ck)nc«ptione
ChtiritHte iKiiita,
Dritcuiiis polusUlS
Est a U) cuuirita.
O mu!:«l* fortis,
Et in viutH Judith!
Piitchra AbifNig virj^o,
Verum (uveiis David I
Rachel curatorem
iCIurypti ^eatuvit:
Faiviuureni iniindi
Maria purtaviL
Amen.
V. Tota pulchra es, arnica
mea.
R. Et macula originalis
Bumquum fuit in le.
V. Domina, exaudi, &c.
(p. 939, cum Oratiune lU
supra).
Hnil, city of refuge !
Hail, David's high tower!
With battlements cmwned
And girded with puwer !
Filled at thy Conception
With love and with light!
The dragon by thee
Was shorn of his might.
O woman most valiant!
O Judith thrice blest!
As David was nursed
lu fair Abishag's breast
As the saviour of Egypt
Upon Rachel's kne'e;
So the world's great Redeemer
Was cherished by thee.
I Amen.
V. Thou art all fair, my
beloved.
R. And the original stain
was never in thee.
y. O Lady, hear, &c.
(with the Prayer and Ver-
sicleSf as at p. 939).
AT VESPERS.
V Domina, in adjuto-
rium meum intende.
R. Me de munu hostium
potent er defende.
V. Gloria Patri. Alleluia.
V. O Lady, make speed
to befriond me.
R. From the hands of the
enemy mightily d^end me
V. Glorv bo to the Fa-
ff - — --
th«r, &c. Alleluia.
OF THE BLESSED MARY.
943
HYMN.
Salve, Korologium,
QiU) reirognidiutur
Sul in (lecura titieis ;
Verbuin iucuruutur.
Homo ut ab Inferis
Ad siiinma utlullatur,
liniiiHiisiia ab Augelia
Paulu miuurutur.
Sella hi^jiis radiia
Maria curuacut ;
Conaiin^ciia aurora
In couueptu micat.
Liliiim inter aplnna,
Qiifle serpentia cotiterat
Caput: piilchru ut luna
Erruutes cuilustrat.
Amen.
y. Ego feci in coelia, ut
oriretur lumen indeficiens.
R. Et quasi nebula texi
omnem terrum.
V. Domina, exaudi, &c.
(p. 93y, cum Oratioiie ut
supra).
Hail, dial of AchazI
On thee the true sun
Told backward the course
Which from old he had run 1
And, that man mli^ht be raised.
Hiit»niiilin« to shame,
A liilte mure low
Than the Angels became.
Thou, wrapt in the blazo
or hisiuHnite li},'ht.
Dost shine lis the ujorn
On the coiiliues o/ niu[ht ;
As the moon on Hie lost
Through obscurity dawns;
The serpent's doslroyei !
A lily 'mid thonu !
Amen.
V. I made an unfailing
light, to arise in heaven.
R. And as a mist I over-
spread the whole earth.
V. O Liidy, hear, &c.
(wilh the Prayer and Fer-
siclesy as at p. 939).
AT COMPLINE.
V. Convertat nos, Domi- V. May Jesus Christ, thy
na, tuis precibus plaoutua Son, reconciled by thy pray-
Jesus Christus Filius tuus. ers, O Lady, convert our
hearts.
R Et avertat iram suam
a nobis.
^ V. Domina, in adjuto-
rium meum intende.
R. J\Ie de manu hoatium
potenter defende.
V. uioriaPatri. Alleluia.
R. And turn away his
anger from us.
V. O Lady, make speed
to befriend me.
R. From the hands of the
enemy mightily defend me.
V. Glory be to the Fa.
toer, «fcc. AU'^'.uia.
944
OFFICE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTIOH.
HYMN.
Salve, Virgo florins,
Muter illibata,
Regiiiu clomentice,
. Stellis curuiiuUi.
Super omnes Angelos
Pura, iininiictiliitH.
Atqiiu ud regis liexteram
Staus vedto deauruia.
Per te. Mater gratiae,
Dulcia spes reuruin,
Fuigciis Stella miiriSt
Portus naurragorum,
Pntens ca>ri Jnnua,
8a1us liiflrinoruinf
VKIeatniis Regem
111 aula Sanctorum.
Ameo.
V. Oleum efTusum, Maria,
nomen tuum.
R. Servi tui dilexeruiit
tc nimis.
V. Domina, exaudi, &c.
(p. 939. cum Oratione ut
supr, ).
Hail. Mother most pure !
Hail, Virgin renuwiiu<l !
Hail, Queen with the stars
As a iliailein crownud I
Above all the Angels
In glory untold,
Standing next to the Kin;;];
In a vesture of gold !
O Mother of mercy !
O star of the wavel
O hope of the guilty I
U light of the grave !
Through thee may we come
To the haven of rest;
And see heaven's King
lu the courts of the blest !
Amen.
V. Thy name, O Mary,
is a8 oil poured out.
R. T^y servants have
loved thee exceedingly.
V. O Lady, hear, &c.
(with the Prayer and Ver-
sicleSf as at p. 939).
THE OMMENDATION.
Snpplices ofibrimus
Tibi, Virgo pia,
Huic iaudum prteconia;
Fac nos ut iu via
Ducns cursu prospero ;
Et in Hgitnia
Til nobis assiste,
O dulcis Maria.
These praises and prayers
I lay at thy feet,
O Virgin of virgins!
U Mary most sweet I
Be (h»»u my true guide
Through this pilgrimage here;
And stand by mv siiie
When death draweth near.
R. Deogratias.
R. Thanks '^ to God.
945
«l)e CDfficc 0f tlje Blesseb birgin iHars.
AT MATINS.
V. Now let my lips sing and display
R. The blessed Virfrin's praise tiiis day.
V. O Ljidy, to my help intend :
R. Me strongly from my foes defend.
Glory be to the Father, &,c.
THE HYMN.
Hail, Lady of the world,
Of heaven bright Queen I
Hail, Virgin of virgins.
Star early seen !
Hail, full <»f all grace,
Clear light divine ;
Lady, to succor us,
With speed incline.
God, from eternity.
Before all other,
Of the world thee ordained
To be the Mother.
By which \vd created
The heavens, sea, land :
His fair spouse he chose.
Free from sin's band.
V. God hath elected and pre-elected her.
R. He hath made her dwell iu his tabernacle.
LET us PRAY.
O holy Mary, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, queen
of heaven, and lady of the world, who neither forsakest
nor despisest any, behold me mercifully with the eye of
H 3
946
THE OFFICE OF THE
pity, and obtair for me, of thy beloved Son, pardon for
all my sins: that I, who, with devout affection, do now
celebrate thy holy Conception, may, hereafter, enjoy the
reward of eternal bliss ; through the grace and mercy of
our Lord Jesus Christ, whom thou, a virgin, didst bring
forth : who, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest
and reignest one God in perfect Trinity, forever and ever.
Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer :
R. And let my cry come unto theo.
V. Let us bl^ss our Lord ;
R. Thanks be to God.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
AT PRIME.
V. O Lady, to my help intend :
R. Me strongly from my foes defend.
V. Glory be to the Father, &-c.
THE HYMN.
Hail, Virgin most prudent !
House for God placed.
With the seven- fold pillar
And table graced ;
Saved from contagion
Of the frail earth :
In the womb of thy parent,
Saint before birth.
Mother of the living.
Gate of Saints' merits,
The new star of Jacob,
Queen of pure spirits.
To Zebulon fearful;
Armies' Array ;
Be thou of Christiana
Refuge and
,*n.
BLESSED VIRGIN MART. 947
V. He hath created her in his Holy Spirit
R. And hath poured her out over all his worka.
LET Us PRAT.
O holy Mary, Mother of our Lord, &c., as before.
V. U Lord, near niy prayer:
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
V. Let us bless our Lord :
R. Thanks be to God.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed,
tlirouv-h the mercy ot God, rest in peace.
AT THIRD.
V. O Lady, to my help intend :
R. J\le stron^rly f,oni my foes defend.
V. Glory be to the Father, &c.
THE HTMN.
, Hail, ark of the covenant !
King Solomon's throne; '
Bright rainbow of heaven,
The bush of vision.
The tleece of Gideon,
The rtowerinaf rod ; * '
Sweet honey of Samson,
Closet of God.
'Twas meet Son so noble
Should save from stain
(Wherewith Eve's children
Spotted remain)
The maid whom for Mcther
He had elected.
That she miicht be never
With sin infected.
V. I dwell in the highest :
R. And my throne is the pillar of tht clouds.
948
THE OFFICE OF THE
LET US PRAT.
O holy Mary, M( tfier of our Lord, &c., as before,
V. O Lord, hear my prayer :
R. And let my cry come' unto thee.
V. Let us bless our Lord :
R. Thanks be to God.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
AT SIXTH.
V. O Lady, to mv help intend :
R. Me stron'j'iy from my foes defend.
V. Glory be to the Father, &c.
THE HYMN.
Hail, Mother and Virgin I
Of the Trinity
Temple ; joy of Angels,
Seal of purity.
Comfort of mourners.
Garden of |)Iea8ure ;
Palm-tree of patience.
Chastity's measure, r
Thou land sacerdotal.
Art blessed wholly,
From sin original
Exempted solely.
The city of the highest,
Gate of the East ;
Virgin's gem, in thee
All graces rest.
V. As the lily among thorns :
R. So my beloved among the daughters of Adam.
LET us PRAT.
O holy IMary, Mother of our Lord, &c., as before,
V. O Lord, hear my prayer :
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
949
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
V. Let us bless our Lord :
R. Thanks be to God.
V. And may the souls of the faithfu. departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace
R. Amen.
^ AT NINTH.
V. O Lady, to my help intend :
R. Me strongly from my foes defend.
V. Glory be to the Father, &,c.
THE HYMN.
Hail, city of refuge !
King David's tower,
Fenced with bulwark.
And armor's power.
In thy conception
Charity did Hame ;
The fierce dragon's pride
Was brought to shame.
Judith invincible.
Woman of arms,
Fair Abishag, Virgin,
True David warms,
Son of fiir Rachel
Did Egypt store;
Mary of the world
The Saviour bore.
V. Thou art all fair, O ray beloved!
R. And original spot was never in thee,
LET us PRAY.
O holy Mary, &c., as before.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer:
R. And let my cry come unto thoe.
V. Let us bless our Lord :
R. Thanks be to God.
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960
THE OFFICE OF THE
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed
throuirh the mercy of God, rest in peace. ^ ^
K. A ncn.
AT EVLN-SONG.
V. O T^dy, to my helj) intend :
R. Me stHMigly from my foea defend.
V. Glory be to the Father, &c.
THE HVMN.
Hail, dial ! in which
The
Tul-ns retroirradt
sun, ten deirrees
The Word is th-sh made,
That man from hell pit
Th
To heaven micrht rise,
e immense above angels.
In St
al)le hes.
This Son did on Mary
Betim
es a{)pear,
Made her oonee|)tion
A m(»rnin<r i-lear.
Fair lily am<»n«r thorns
That
erpent frii,HitH,
Clear moon th.it itPdark
The wanderer li(rhls.
V. In heaven I made a never-tailing light rise .
R. And I covered all the world as a mist.
LET us PRAY.
holy Mary, &c., as hcfirrc.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer :
R. And let my cry come nnto thee.
V. Let us bless our Lord :
R. Thanks be to God.
*i,^* t""^ "^'"'^ "'*" '''*"''' "f *''e faithful departed,
through the mercy of ("tod, rest in peace.
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
951
AT COMPLINE.
V. Let thy Son, Jesua Christ, O I^idy, paeifieil by thy
prayers, convert us:
II. And turn his anjror from us.
V. O Lady, to my hi^lp intend :
R. Me 8tron<rIy from my foes defej d.
V. Glory be to the Father, &c.
THE HYMN.
Hail, flourishintj Virgin!
Chastity's renown ;
Queen of clemeney,
Whom stiirs do crown.
Thou pure above Angela
Dost Son behold,
Sitt'st at his right hand,
Attired in gold.
Mother of grace ; hope
To the dismayed;
Bright star of the sea;
In shipwreck, aid :
Grant heaven-gate open,
That by thee blest,
We thy S«m may see
In blissful rest.
V. Thy name, Mary, is oil poured out.
R. Thy servants have exceedingly loved thee.
LET us PRAY.
O holy Mary, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, queen
of heaven, and lady of the world, who neither forsakest
nor despisest any, behold me tnercifiilly with an eye of
pity, and obtain for me of thy beloved Son, p.irdon for
all my sins ; that I, who, with devout affection, do now
celebrate thy holy Conceptien, m.iy, hereafter, enjoy the
reward of eternal bliss ; through the grace and mercy
of our Lord Jesus Christ, whom thou, a virgii., didst
953
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MART
brin^ forth; who, with the 1' ther and the Holy Ghost
liveth, &#. '' ^
V. O l»iml, h 'r my prayer :
R. And let my ry comt^ unto thee.
V. Let UH bless our Lord :
R. Thanks be to God.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
THE COMMENDATION.
To thee, Virgin pious.
We humbly present
These hours canonical
With pure intent :
Guide pilgrims, until
With Christ we meet :
In our agony aid us,
O Virgin sweet. Amen.
This Anthem foliomnf/, with the Prayer of the Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed Virgin, is approved of hy Pope
Paul v., who hath granted a hundred days of indulgence
to all faithful Christians that shall devoutly recite the
same.
ANTHEM.
This is th'i branch, in which was neither knot of
original, nor bark of actual sin found.
V. In thy cone ption, O Virgin, thou wast immaculate.
R. 1 ray unto the Father for us, whose Son thou didst
bring forth.
LET us PRAY.
O God, who, './ the immaculate conception of the
Blessed Virgin, u. ^-t t rep'nre a fit habitation for thy
Son, we beseech i;..: tunt, . .^ by tlie foreseen death of
her same Son,thra iu> t , bserve h* r pure from all spot,
so likewide srant ! h , . .
e, by her uercession made frei
•\
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED SACHAMENT.
953
from ;»in may attain anto tl.ee; tlironir), our Lord Jc „«,
UuiMt, thy Son, who, with thee and tho IIolv (ihost
liveth und rei^rnetli.ono (iod, world without end. Amen!
A Prayer to be dailf, mid (,,, thni*^ who cairy about thnn an
A'jnm Dei.
O my Lord Jesus Christ, the true Lnmh that t:tKest
r.wav tl.-, ;ns of the world! by thy mercy, whieh i-
iiitinite, pardon my iniquities; and by thy sacred |)as^i(,n
preserve me this (hiy t'ron. ;.I1 sin and'evif. I carry about
me this holy A^nas I),i in thy hot.or, as a preservative
against my own weakness, mid as an incentive to the
piMctice -of meekness, humility, and innocence, which
thou hast taught. I offer myself up to thee as an entire
oblation, and in memory of that sacrifice of love thou
otleredst for me on the Chms, and in satisfaction for my
sins. Accept, O my God, the oblation I make, and may
It be agreeable to thee in the odor of sweetness. Amen
■♦•»
m)c Cittk ODfficc of tl)e JSlcsseb Sacrament.
AT MATINS.
V. Man hath eaten the bread of angels : and the tabic
of our Lord is prepared for him.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, open thou my lips,
R. And my mouth shall declare thy praise.
V. O God, incline unto my aid.
R. O Lord, make haste to help Fn«.
V. Glory be to the Father, and t( the Son, and to the
Holy Ghost, &c.
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)54
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED SACHAMENT.
THE HYMN.
Pange Lingua.
Sing, O my tongue, devoutly sing,
Tlie glorious body's mystery ;
And of that precious lilood the King
Of nations poured forth, to free
The world from a disastrous doom :
O blessea fruit of noblest womb !
Anthem. O how sweet, O Lord, is thy Spirit, who.
that thou mightest show thy sweetness towards thy
children, by most sweet bread sent from Heaven tilioet
the hungry with good things, sending the rich away
empty.
V. Thou hast given us, O Lord, bread from Heaven.
Alleluia.
R. Replenished with all sweetness and delight. Al
Iduia.
THE PRAYER.
O God, who in this wonderful sacrament hast left us a
perpetual memory of thy passion ; grant us, we beseech
thee, so to reverence the sacred mysteries of thy body
and blood, that we may continually perceive in our souls
the fruit of thy redemption ; who with the Father and
the Holy Ghost livest and reignest, ever one God, world
without end. Amen.
AT TRIME.
V. Man hath eaten the bread of angels; and the
table of our Lord is prepared for him.
R. Amen.
V. O God, incline unto my aid.
R. O liord, make ijaste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, &c. Alleluia.
OFHOE Of THE BLESSED 8ACRAMEST.
THE HYMN.
On ua bestowed, for us, l,y birth,
He from a virgin did proceed,
And hein«r conversai/t here on earth,
1 III he hud sown the Gospel's seed,
The time of his prolonged stay
He closed in an admired way.
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Ant O how sweet, O Lord, is thy Spirit, &c.
V. Thou hast given us O Lord, Wead from Hearea.
U. Keplenished wjth all sweetness and delight.
THE PRAYER.
O God, who in this wonderful sacrament, &c.
AT THIRD.
y. Man hath eaten the bread of angels; and th«
table of our Lord is prepared for him.
R. Amen.
V. O God, incline unto my aid.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, &c.
THE HYMN.
He on the final Supper night,
Among his brethren tjiking seat,
And well observing the ancient rite,
Touching the laws prescribing meat,
Gave to the twelve (his chosen band)
Himself for food, with his own hand.
Ant. O how sweet, O Lord, &c.
V. Thou hast given us, O Lord, bread from Heaven.
K. Replenished with all sweetness and delight.
THE PRAYER.
O God, who in this wonderful sacrament, &c.
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OFFICE OF THE BLESSED SACRA MRNT.
iT SIXTH.
V. Man hath eaten the bread of angels; aid the
table of our Lord is prepared for him.
R. Amen.
V. O God, incline unto my aid.
R. Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, &.c. Alleluia.
THE HYMN.
" ' The incarnate Word, by words he said,
Turned into flesh substantial bread,
And wine the blood of Christ was made,
Though sense found nothing altered ;
This to confirm in hearts sincere.
There needs no more if faith be there.
Ant. O how sweet, O Lord, is thy Spirit. &e.
V. Thou hast given UvS, O Lord, bread from Heaven.
R. Replenished with all sweetness and delight.
THE PR AVER.
O God, who in this wonderful sacrament, &c.
AT NINTH.
V. Man hath eaten the bread of angels; and the
lable of our Lord is prepared for him.
R. Amen.
V. O God, incline unto my aid.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, &,c
THE HYMN.
The angelic bread may now be styled
The bread of mjin; a heavenly bread,
Which types and figures hath exiled,
And us with wonder hath ecstasied.
That the poor hurnhlo servant should
Receive his Master for his food.
V.
B
table
R.
V.
C
R.
C
V.
G
OFFICE OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT.
A?u O how sweet, O Lord, &c.
THE PRAYER.
O God, Who in this wonderful sacrament, &c.
AT EVEN-SONG.
V. Man hath eaten the hrpnH «f „„ i
table of our Lord is prepared forVn, ""^"^ ""*' '^
Iv. Ail- en.
V. O God, incline unto my aid.
K. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, &c. Alleluia,
THE HYMN.
To this great sacrament, therefore,
Let s give the prostrate worship due.
And may the ancient rites no more
Take phice, but yield it to the new ;
Let taith m Jesus Christ supply
Ihe senses' insufficiency.
r.^^1' ^i'u-^ banquet, in which Christ is received th«
^^|:p?;?edT7ri-f-;^^^
THE PBAYEH.
O God, who in this wonderful sacrament hast l^ft ■,. ..
perpetual memorial of thy p:.»»ion; g™rt usXbese<^h
and hllHM'r'"™" ""^ """"'^ mysteriesof thy My
the fr ,it ;f ,1.V™r"y e-,„ti„„,,||y pe„3eive in our souls
Z 1,1 ?L'.''r r«<lemp„o„ ■ who, with the Father and
"V , ' * "J ^'"'st, in uin ana reimieUi t vf
Without end. Amen.
^er one God, world
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fFFICE OF IHE BLESSLb SACRilMeNT.
AT COMPLINE.
V.
Man hath e<iten the bread of angels; and the
table
of our Lord U prepared for him.
R.
Amen.
V.
Convert us, O Lord, our Saviour.
R.
And avert thy anger from us.
V.
O God, incline unto my aid.
R.
Jjord, m.ike haste to help mo.
V.
Glory be to the Father, &-c.
THE HYMN.
To Father and the Son let's bring
Triumphant praises: let's aspire
Their honor, power, nnd bliss to sing,
9
While l)ene(lieti(M)s fill the choir.
To him that is from b«)lh derived,
Let equal glory be ascribed.
Am. O how sweet, O Lord, &c.
V.
Thou hast given us, O Lord, broad from Heavoa
R.
Replenished with all sweetness and delight
THE PRAYER.
(>
God, who in this wonderful sacrament, &e.
THE COMMENDATION.
Jesus, Redeemer of us all,
To thee devoutly I present.
These pious hours canonical,
In honor of the sjicrament
Of thy blest body ; grant that I
May iive in heaven eternally. Amen.
[Idtanif of the 'ilessed Sacranmit, see p. 701.]
VE^PEKS FOR SUXDAVS AND FESTIVALS.
bcpctB for Duniatja an}^ i^cstiuals.
Pater noater, Ave M;u-la, in secret.
V. Deua, in adjutorium
nieum mtende.
R. Duniiiu', ad adjuvaii-
duni me festina.
V. Glcria Patri, et Filio,
et Spiritui Saiicto.
R. Sicuteratinpriiieipio,
y- ^ f'"d, come to mv
asHNtiince. "^
R. O J.ord, make haste
to lielp me.
V. (ilory be to the Pa-
tile Holy Glio.st.
et nunc, et semi.er''et "in s'p' n-J ^' ^'^ -'^ '^*"=' '" *'•« l>e-
euhi siculo u n ' A ' n" ^ ";'/!'-'' '"^ "«^. and ever
Allcluui. ^'"^"' 1''^'" '♦^^' ^•^"•"^1 without end.
Amen. Alleluia.
^-. Dixit Do„i„„.,. ^'r-rrteii'"^^'-
Antijihon: Alleluia
Psalm cix. Dixit Dominm.
n«»,^ har.d: "^ ^
lionec ponam inimicos 2 Until I m«lro *\-
tuoa: Bcabellum npdnm ♦» . ""', ^ "^a^e thjne
orum ^ "" *"" enemies: thy footstool. )
tuorum "' '""""="'■'"» from out „f«ion: /uirthou
1" (lie midst of thine cnomiea.
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TESPERS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS.
Tecum principium in die
virtulis ttjae in Hplendoribus
Sanutoruin: ex utero ante
luciferura genui te.
Juravit Dominua, et non
poenitebit eum: Tu es su-
cerdos in aBternuin secun-
dum ordinem Melciiisedech.
Dominus a dextris tuis:
cont'regit in die irae suae
regea.
Judicabit in nationlbus,
implebit ruinas : conquassa-
bit capita in terra multorum.
De torrente in via bibet :
propterea exaltabit caput.
Gloria Patri, &c.
Anl. Dixit Dominus Dom-
ino mco: Sede a dextris
meis.
Ant. Fidelia.
4 Thine shall be the do-
minion in the day of thy
power, amid tlie brightness
of the Saints: from the
womb, before the d:iy-star,
have I begotten thee.
6 The Lord hath sworn,
and will not repent : Thou
art a priest forever accord-
ing to the order of Mel-
chisedec.
6 The Lord upon thy
right hand : hath over-
thrown kings in the day of
his wrath.
7 He shall judge among
the nations, he shall fultil
destructions : he shall smite
in sunder the heads in tlie
land of many.
8 He shall drink of the
brook in the way: there-
fore shall he lift up his head.
Glory be to the Father,
&.C.
Ant. The Lord said to
my Lord : Sit thou at my
right hand.
Ant. Faithful.
Psalm ex. Confitehor tibi.
Confitebor tibi, Domine, 1 I will praise thee, O
in toto corde meo: in con- Lord, with my whole heart:
silio justorum, et congrega- in the assembly of the just,
tione. and in the congregation.
Magna opera Domini: 2 Great are the works of
exquisita in omnes volun- the Lord: sought out are
tates ejus. they unto all his pleasure.
Confessio et magtiificen- 3 His work is his praise,
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tia opus ejus: et justitia and his honor- and his in,,
ejus nianet m s^culum sa.. tice endureth Sr S
'; . . ever.
Memoriam fecit mirabi- 4 The mpr;.if.,l .„j »
liun. snorum misericors et cious Urdhu t ,rff/„t
nuseraorDorainus: escam morial of his m„-dlZ
dcd,t Umentibus se. work, : he hath ^"l en ",eat
Ar -x . , ^® ^^^^ *'iat fear him
iMemor erit in sa^culum 5 He shnll ever be mind-
testamenti sui : virtutem fnl of hi.covennn k s nl
popuio suo the power of his vvorkH
Ut det illis liaBreditatem 6 That he may ffive thm
gentunn: opera m.nuum the heritage of thXniles
ejus Veritas et mdic.inm the works of his hands arc
judgment and truth.
7 Fjiithfui are all his
commandments; they stand
fast forever and ever : they
are done in truth and
equity.
8 He hath sent redemp-
tion unto his people: he
hath commanded his cove-
nant forever.
9 Holy and terrihle is his
name: the fear of the Lord
is the beginning of wisdom.
10 A good understanding
have all they that do there-
ejus Veritas et judicium.
Fidelia omnia mandata
ejus, confirmata in saecu-
lum saeculi : facta in veri-
tate et ajquitate.
Redemptionem misit po-
pulo suo: mandavit in se-
ternum teslamentum simni.
Sanctum et terribile no-
men ejus: initiuai sapien-
tiae timor Domini.
Intellectus bonus omni-
bus facientibus eum: lau
uu^. xucieuuuus eum: Jau- have all they that do there-
datio ejus manet in saecu- after: his prake endureth
lum saecuh. forever and ever.
Gloria Patri, &c.
&c
Glory be to the Father,
Ant. Fideha omnia man- Ant. Faithful are all his
data ejus, confirmata in sae- commandments; they stand
culum saeculi. fast forever and ever.
— -. ^„ niciDaaiid. atu. In Ins command-
ments.
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VESFERS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESXKALS.
Psulra cxl Beatun vir.
Beatus vir, qui timet Do-
miiiutu : in uiundutiH ejus
vclet iiimis.
Potenft in terra crit se-
men ejus: generalio recto-
ruin benedicetur.
Gloria et divitia? in domo
ejus: et justiiia ejus luunet
in 8wculuin sa^euii.
Exortum est in tenebris
lumen reclis: mlsericors, et
miserutor, et Justus.
Jucundus homo qui mi-
screlur et comniodut, dispo-
net aermonea suoa in judi-
cio: quia in ajternum non
fiomniovebitur.
In meaioria seterna erit
Justus: ab auditione mala
non timebit.
Paratum cor ejus sperare
in Domino, confirmatum eat
ccrejus: non commovebi-
tur donee despieiat inimicos
suos.
Dispersit, dedit pauperi-
bus ; justiiia ejus manet in
sajculum sjecuii : cornu ejus
exaitabitur in gloria.
1 Blessed is the man,
that feiireth the lord: in
his commandments he shall
have great delight.
2 His seed shall be
mighty upon earth : the
generation of the righteous
shall be blessed.
3 Glory and riches shall
be in his house : and hia
justice endurelh forever and
ever.
4 Unto the righteous
there hath risen up light in
the darkness : he is mer-
ciful, compassionate, and
just.
6 Acceptable is the man
who is merciful and lendeth,
he shall order his words
with judgment : for he sh.il
not be moved forever.
6 The just man shall be
in everlastirjg remembrance:
he shall not be afraid lor
evil report.
7 His heart is prepared
to hope in the Lord ; his
heart is fixed : he shall not
be moved until he look
down upon his enemies.
8 He liath dispersed
abroad, he hath given to
the poor ; his justice en-
dureth forever and ever:
his horn shall be exalted in
glory.
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Peccator videbir, et iras- 9 Tlio sinner shall see
eetur, dentibus «ui.s fremet it and be wr(,th ; he shall
et tabe««tet : dehidenura gnash with his teeth, and
"* conHuiiie away : the desire
of the wicked shall porish.
Glory be to the Father,
peccatorum peribit.
Gloria Patri, &c.
AiU. In mandatis ejus
cupit nimis.
Ant. Sit nomen Domini.
Am. In his command,
ments he hath great do-
light.
Ant. Blessed be the
name.
Psahu cxii. Laudate pueri.
Laudate, pueri, Domi-
nuni : laudate nomen Do-
mini.
Sit nomen Domini bene-
dictum : ex hoc nunc, et
usque in saBculum.
A solis ortu usque ad
oceasura : laudabile nomen
Domini
1 Praise the Lord, ye
children : praise ye the
name of the Lord.
2 Blessed be the name
of the Lord : from this time
forth for evermore.
3 From the rising up of
the sun unto the goin«»
down of the same : the
j name of the Lord is worthy
to be praised.
Lxcelsus super omnes 4 The Lord is hi.rh
gentes Dominus : et supir above all nations: and
cobIos gloria ejus. glory above the heavens.
Quis sicut Dominus 6 Who is like unto the
Deus noster, qui in altis Lord our God, who dwell-
habitat: et humilia respicit eth on high: and regtirdeth
m coelo et in terra ? the things that are lowly
in heaven and in earth ?
Suscitans a terra inopem : 6 Who raiseth up the
et de stercore erigens pau- needy from the earth : and
P«*'«ni ' lifieth the poor from off the
dunghill :
Ut collocet eura c im 7 That ho may set liim
lis
964 VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS.
principibus: cum principi- with the princes: even wit!
bus pouuli 8U1. *u^ r..:,.,L. ^i- ui ^'' """
ma populi sui.
Qui habit.'»re fiicit steri-
Icm ill dorao . matrem filio-
rum laetantem.
Gloria Patri, &c.
Ant. Sit nomen Domini
benedictum in saecula.
Ant. Nos qui vivimus.
Psalm cxiii. In exitu hracl.
tlie princes of his people.
8 Wlio maketh the bar-
ren woman to dwell in aer
house : the joyful mother
of children.
Glory be to the Father,
&c.
Ant. Blessed be tho
name of the Lord forever.
Ant. We who live.
1 When Israel came out
of E^rypt: the house ol
Jacob from among a slranire
people.
2 Judah was made \m
In exitu Israel de iEgyp-
to : domus Jacob de popu-
lo barbaro.
Facta est JudjEa sanctifi- ^^
catio ejus : Israel potestas sanctuirryT anT Israel \Z
^J"^- dominion.
i>Iarevidit,etfugit: Jor- 3 The sea beheld, and
dams convcrsus est retror- fled : Jordan was turned
sum. back.
Montes exultaverunt ut 4 The mountains skipped
arietes: et coUes sicut agni like rams: and the liitte
^^'^"°^- hills like the Iambs of the
flock.
Quid est tibi, mare, quod 6 What aileth thee, O
tugisti: et tu Jordanis, thou sea, that thou fleddest :
quia conversus es retror- and thou Jordan, that thou
»""J • wast turned back ?
Monies exultastis sicut 6 Ye mountains, that ye
arietes: et colles sicut agni skipped like rams: and ve
ovium ] i-'*-^' I •» ••• • ■ ' -^ -
A facie Domini mota est
terra: a facie Dei Jacob.
little hills like the lambs of
the flock ?
7 At the presence of the
Lord the earth was moved:
at the pre Hence of the God
of Jacob.
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^ VESPEKS FOR SUNDAYS AND FE8TIVALS. 966
Qui convertit petram in 8 Who ti,rno,i ♦! i
ill foiites iiquarum.
Non nobis, Doinine, non
nobis: sed nomini tuo da
gloriam.
Super misericordia tua, et
tlie stony iiill into a flovvinrj
stream. **
9 Not unto us, O Lord,
not unto um; but unto tliv
iiaine give the glory.
10 For thy niercy anc
cant ge„,e«. Ubi est Deus ^e ^e„£'^ ^J
n""- , Where is their God?
Deus au em noster in n But our God is in
"uii S" ^""^""^"^ '''''''' I heh^'thdonewha"
Simulacra gentmm ar- 12 The idols of the cen-
Suit' ""'""'^ ^i^^''" tilesaresilverandgoidftho
m.uiuum hommum. work of the hands of men
Os habent, et non loquen. 13 They have niou ;
Sebunt ''^'"'' '' "'" \"^ '""^y ^^"" "^^T-J^ ••
''*®''""^- t*i^^y have eyes, and they
. r . shall not see.
Aures habent, et non au- 14 They have ears an.l
dient: nares habent, et non they shal/nrL' 'Zy
odorubunt. hav'e noses, and they shaH
•Mr 1 1 "^^ smell.
Manus habent, et non 16 They have hands and
palpabunt; pedes habent, they shal^u^t ftJ, Zv
et non ambulabunt : non have feet, and they shafj
clamabunt m gutture suo. not walk: neither shall
they speak through theii
throat.
16 Let those that make
them become like unto
them : and al" such as put
their trust in them.
17 The house of Israel
Similes illis fiant qui fa-
ciunt ea : et omnes qui
confidunt in eia.
Domus Israel speravit in , , i .,« ,K,use
Domino: adjutor eorum et hath hoped in ll
protector eoru»2: est. ' . '.
trie
he is their helper and pro-
tector.
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VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS AND I ESTIVALS.
Domus Aaron speravit in 18 Tlie house of Aaron
Domino: adjutor eorum ot hatli ljo|)(;d in the Lord:
protector eorum est. he is their iielper and pro^
tec tor.
Qui timent Dominum, 19 They that fear the
speraverunt in Domino Lord, have hoped in the
adjutor eorum et protector Lord : lie is their helnei
eornni est. and protector.
Dominus memor fuit nos- 20 Tiie Lord hath been
tri; et benedixit nobis.
Benedixit domui Israel:
benedixit domui Aaron.
Benedixit omnibus, qui
mindful of us : and iiath
blessed us.
21 He httth blessed the
house of Israel : he hath
blesstjd the house of Aaron.
22 He hath blessed all
timent Dominum : pusillis that fear the Lord : the
cum raajoribus. least together with the
greatest.
Adjiciat Dominus super 23 May the Lord add
yos : super vos, et super til- blessings upon you : upon
ios vestros.
Benedicti vos a Domino :
qui fecit coelum et terrain.
Coelum cceli Domino :
you, and upon your chil-
dren.
24 Blessed be ye of the
Lord : who hath m:ide heav-
en and earth.
25 The heaven of heav-
terram autem dedit tiliis ens is the Lord's : but the
earth hath he given to the
children of men.
26 The dead shall not
hoa'iium.
Non mortui laudabunt te,
Domine : neque omnes qui praise thee, O Lord : nei-
descendunt in infernum. ther all they that go down
Sed nos qui vivimus,
benedicimus Domino : ex
hoc nunc et usque in saecu-
lum.
Gloria Patri, &c.
into hell.
27 But we who live,
bless the Lord : from this
time forth for evermore.
(Sic.
Glory b^ to the Father,
VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS. 9U7
Ant, Nos qui vivimus, Ant. We who live bless
Denodicimus Domino. tlio Lord.
/n Pa.,cAa/ time :-Ant. Alleluia, nllclui.i, ulloluia
Thert/olhu, the Little Clmpter and tl.^ Hymn ; after .hick
IS said, With itH proper Antipkon : ^
The Mn^^nificat. or Canticle of the BlosMcd Virgin.
anima rncu
^Jagnifieat:
Dominutii.
Et exultavit spiritua me-
us ; in Deo salutari meo.
Quia respexit huniilita
1 My soul doth magnify:
tlie Lord.
, 2 And my spirit hath re-
joiced : ill God my Saviour.
3 For he *hath ro<r.irded
tern ancills suffi : ecce enim the lowlinesH'of'his hand-
ex hoe beatam me dicent maid : for beho d IW m
omnes generat.ones. henceforth all generations
Omo ft.«-* -u- shall call me blessed.
Quia fecit mihi magna 4 For he that is mitrhtv
Z^TZ:'''' ^'"^"•'^"" J-thdonegreanhh.,"t!j
F f mf . ,. . nie : and liuly is his name.
Et misericordia ejus a 5 And his mercy is from
progenie m progenies: ti- generation to gem^ration
chio m o? r ""•/" ^'■'- ^ "« ^^'^' showed
ht«' Zlf^rSr"l«"P^^- strength with his arm: he
— ^ — ,.„ ^
bos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de se-
de : et exaltavit humiles.
Esurientes implevit bo-
nis: etdivitesdimisitinanes.
Suscepit Israel puerum
siium : recordatus miseri-
cordiae sujb.
hath scattered the proud in
the imagination of their
heart.
7 He hath put down the
migiity from their seat
and hath exalted the hum
ble.
8 He hath filled the hun
gry with good things : and
tile rich he hath sent empty
away.
9 He hath holpen his ser
vant Israel : being mindful
f.f his mercy.
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VESPERS iOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS.
Sieut locutus est ad pa- 10 As he spake unto our
tres nostros: Abraham, et fathers: to Abraham and
seraini ejus in saecula. his seed forever.
Gloria Patri, &c.
Glory be to the Father,
&e.
Here follow the proper Collect, and the Commemorations, if
any ; after which one of the Antiplious of the Blessed
Virgin is suna, as at p. 887.
Common of 0jpost!es anti 3Ebanflelf»t».
FIRST VESPERS.
Psalms as on Sundays, with the exception of the last, for
wJiich Psalm cxvi., Laudate Dominum, is used, as follows.
Psalm cxvi. Laudate Dominum.
Laudate Dominum, om- 1 Praise the Lord, all ye
nes gentes : laudate eum, gentiles ; praise him, all yo
omnes populi : people :
Quoniam confirmata est 2 For his mercy is con-
super nos miaericordia ejus: firmed upon us: and the
et Veritas Domini raanet in truth of the Lord enduretli
aeternum. forever.
SECOND VESPERS.
Psalm cix. Dixit Dominus. Psalm cxii. Laudate puerl
Then the three following :
Psalm cxv. Credidi.
Credidi, propter quod lo-
cutus sum : ego nutem hu-
miliatus sum nimis.
Ego dixi in excessu meo :
Omnia homo mendax.
Quid retribuam Domino :
1 I believed, and there-
fore did I speak : but I was
humbled exceedingly.
2 I said in my excess :
All men are liars.
3 What shall I rende/
VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS.
pro omnibus qua. retrfbuit unto the Lord : for auTe
Caiicem salutaris acoipi. 't Twutk^et ™h V
arn: et numen Domini invo- of salvatLn tnr n n ^''^^
cabo. fu\ .; """ *^^'^ upon
^ Vota mea Domino red- ITwirnt''"'^-
« .o„ sanetL™ c^st' .i^^^^f •;;:
J Lord 18 the death of his
rj rk • . saints.
U JJomme, quia esfo aer. g O T nr^ T „«, *u
vustuus: ego servus taus, vant I am thv *^r'';
et filius ancill* tu«>. ' th" son oni/^T"^.'.*"^
Dirupi8ti vincula mea • 7 Thon hM"^?'^^^*
tibi sacrifieaVo hostiamTau: holJ^Zlt^'f^SuI
dis,^et no..en Domini invo. fer unto thee the 'sl'lfit
ot praise, and will call upon
Vota mea Domino red- Vrwilf f^'^^"
uam in.eonspeetu om"l unfothr^ZS
populi ejus: inatriisdomus of all his people hi tl«
^™- J^ord, in the midst of thee,
O Jerusalem.
Psalm cxxv.
In convertendo Dominus
captivitatem Sion : facti su-
raus sicut consolati :
Tunc repletum est gau-
dio OS nostrum : et lingua
nostra exultatione.
Tunc dicent inter gentes :
Magnificavit Dominus fa-
eere cum eia.
In convertendo.
1 When the Lord turned
again the captivity of Sion:
we became like men that
are comforted :
2 Then was our mouth
filled with gladness; and
our tongue with joy.
3 Then shall they say
among the gentiles: The
Lord hath done great thingi
for them.
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TESPERS FOR SUNDAYS aND FESTIVALS.
Magnificavit Dominus fa-
cere nobiscuin: iaciisumus
Isetantes.
Coiiverte, Domine, cap-
tivitatem nostrain : sicut
torrens in austro.
Quisemiiiant in lacrymis:
in exultatione njetent.
Euntes ibant et flebantr
mittentes semina sua.
Venientes autem venient
cum exultatione: portantes
manipulos suos.
PsiUm cxxxviii.
Domine, probasti me, et
cognovisti me : tu eognovis-
ti sessionem meam, et resur-
rectionem meam.
Inteliexisti cogitationea
meas de longe : semitam
meam, et funiuulum meum
investigasti.
Et omneB vias meas prse-
vidisti : quia non est sermo
in lingua mea.
Ecce, Domine, tu cogno-
viati omnia novissima et
antiqua: tu formasti me,et
posuisti Buper me manum
tuam.
Mirabiiis facta est scien-
tia tua ex me: confortJita
est, et non potero ad earn.
Quo ibo a spiritu tuo : ot
inn ft fjinift tna fiimjiin'?
^ ^ — a. .
4 The Lord hath done
gieat things for us: we are
become very joyful.
6 Turn again our cap-
tivity, O Lord : as a river in
the soulh.
6 They that sow in teara;
shall reap in joy.
7 Going on their way,
they went and wept : scat-
tering their seed.
8 But returning, they shall
come wiih joy fulness: bring-
ing their sheaves with them.
Dominej probasti.
1 O Lord, thou hast
proved me and known me :
thou hast known my sitting
down and my rising up.
2 Thou hast understood
my thoughts long before ;
my path and my line hast
thou searched out.
3 And thou hast foreseen
all my ways: for there is
not a word in my tongue.
4 Behold, O Lord, thou
hast known all things, new
and old : thou hast formed
me, and laid thine hand up-
on me. ^
6 Thy knowledge is be-
come too wonderful for me :
it is strong and high, and
I cannot attain unto it.
6 Whither shall I go
■fr/^m thi7 unipit • ar\i\ xxiUxth-
'"J ■t - •*•"• "••««•«-
er shall 1 flee from thy face 1
VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS. 971
Si asceniero in ccelum i ifi ...
tu illlc es: si deacenderoTn iU f ?^ "^ "'^^ '^^^^n'
into hell, thou art there
Msumpseropennusnieas 8 If T takp tr. n,« iU
diluculo: et hubitavero in wimrl J t Hm m • *^^
extremis maris; Ha fr^ .. "^^''^'^fe'-' «"<i
«»^«" "itlui uttermoHt parts
i^tenim illuc m.inus tin q v.. .u ...
dedueetme: et teS me thv I n u? T '''" '^'^'
dexterutua. th '!'"*\''^"? '»<^- »nd
thy ri^'ht hand nhall hold
cmMlrn":.''?^''' "'"' AndlH.id,Pc.n.dvcn.
Quia tenebne non obscn- '"''i Mi!.!" "^>' •''"••'«"''7- „
rabUMt ir a to, et nox nicut not be d,.rk to thee, and
ttncbKB cyus, ,ta et lumen the day: the dJkness
J thereof and the lijrht there-
Q„:„ . .. . of are alike to thee,
uiatu possedisti renes 12 For thou hast dos.
meos: susee|.i«ti me de sessed mv mxmU: h >u Ci
utoro matris mea.. holpen me from n.; mol
n c, \ ..1 . . ^'^*^'"''* womb.
Confitebor tibi «,uia terri- i .3 I will pr;,i«e thee, for
bi irer magnihcatus e«: mi- thou art feartully ma.r„ifJed-
rabiha opera tua, et anima marvelioun are thy works;
mea eognoseit nimis. and my soul knovvelb them
., right well.
Non est occultatum os 14 My bones ape net nd
«UMim a te, quod feeisli in from thee, which thou didst
oceulto; et substantia mea fashion in secret: and mv
t« iiiferionbus terr^. substance in the lower parts
of the eiirth.
Imperfectum meum vi- 15 Thh.e eves did see
dernnf, opuli tu! at :•! liK-r. ^., : i« .. r ? , .
. , , ,,, ,„_,,„ ,„^. sj«i>t-iieui, ut'inif, ana in
tuo omnes seribentur : dies thy b«wk sha I all m«n be
972 VESPERS FOtt SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS.
formabuntur, et nemo in
eis.
Mihi autem nirais honori-
fi.^ati sunt amici tui, Deus :
nimis confortatus est prin-
cipatus eorum.
Dinumerabo eos, et super
arenam multiplicabuntur :
exsurrexi, et adhuc sum te-
cum.
Si occideris, Deus, pecca-
t«' res: viri sanguinum dc-
clinate a roe :
Quia dicitis in cogita-
tions, : Accipient in vanitate
t'ivitates tuas.
^ Nonne qui oderunt te,
pomine, oderam : et super
iniraicos tuos tabescebam ?
Perfect© odio oderam il-
los: et inimici facti sunt
mihi.
Proba me, Deus, et scito
cor meum : interroga me^
et cognosce semitas meas.
Et vide, si via iniquitatis
In me est : et deduc me in
VI (eterna.
wntten- day bv day shall
they be formed, while yet
there is no one.
16 But to me thy friends
O God, are made exceeding
ly honorable: most firmlj
is their dominion estab-
lished.
17 I will tell thc/n, and
they shall be more m num-
ber than the sand: I have
risen up, and am still with
thee.
18 Wilt thou not slay
the wicked, O God : ye men
of blood, depart from me :
19 For ye say in your
thoughts : They shall take
thy cities in vain.
20 Have I not hated
them, O Lord, that hated
thee: and pined away be-
cause of thine enemies ?
21 I have hated them
with a perfect hatred : and
they became as enemies
unto me.
22 Prove me, O God,
and try my heart : examine
me, and search out my
paths.
23 And look well, if
there be in me the way of
iniquity: and lead me in the
way everlasting.
COMMON OF MARTYRS
COMMON OF A CONFESSOR AND BISHOP.
' ^^n^ento, Doinme, a» follow -
Psalm cxxxi. 3/bn.n^o. i)o;«e„,.
Memento, Domine, Da-
vid ; et omnis mansuetudi-
nis ejus.
Sieutjuravit Domino :vo.
turn vovit Deo Jacob :
Si introiero in tabernacu-
lum domus me^ : si ascen-
dero m lectum strati mei :
Sidederosomnumoculis
vid
O Lord, remember Da-
and all his meekness.
T L Y '"^^"^ ""^o the
1-ord and vowed a vow
unto the God of Jacob:
3 I will not enter into
the tabernacle of mine
l^ouse: I will not go up
into my bed ; ^
4 I will not ^ive sleep to
•neis: et palpebris Zu „,*' ™' "«' Sive sleep to
dormitntionemr "^f"^ ^y^l • "or slumbe? to
Et requiem temporibus TnT""''.
meis: donee inveST! pie, of .rV""^" ""^ •™'-
=«e"o"a. '^-~ ? "p s/ortsi
tabernacle for the God of
E,£art:Sur°LL" Jv-^^ ^'-i »f '» '»
i..c.„pi,sUv4""""^ "" fetofihTiroS"''"""^
Introibimusintabernacu. 7 We wiliZ ^'.tn p • .
um ejus: adorabinius in bernadewe^wi ",'■"•
^- ubi steterunt pedes ftrj^aeeTX ^ t?
S„rr,« n • . "^^'^ Stood.
^urge, Domme, m requi- 8 Ariso O T ^.^ • * *i.
SIS: t^* "--- -4f-Srdi!:j;
>S..erdotes tui induantur "1 Lel^'if ^ests be
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974
VESPERS FOR SUNDAYS AND FESTIVALS.
justitiam : et sancti tui ex-
ultent.
Propter David servum tu-
um : non avertas faciein
Christi tui.
Juravit Dominus David
veritatem, et non frustrabi-
tur earn : De fructu ventris
tui ponnm super sedem
tuam.
Si custodierint filii tui
t«stamentum meum : et tes-
tiraonia mea hxc quae doce-
bo eos.
Et filii eorum usque in
sa3culura: sedebunt super
sedem tuam.
Q^uoniam elegit Dominus
Sion : elegit earn in habita-
tionem sibi.
Haec requies mea in sje-
oulum saeculi : hie habitabo,
quoniam elegl eam.
Viduam ejus benedicens
benedieam : pauperes ejus
saturabo panibus.
Sacerdotes ejus induam
salutari : et sancti ejus ex-
ultatione exultabunt
Illuc producam cornu Da-
vid : paravi lucernam Chris-
to meo.
Inimicosejus induam con-
fusione : super ipsum autem
efflorebit sanctificatio mea.
clothed with justice: and
let thy saints rejoice.
10 for thy servant Da-
vid's sake : turn not away
the face of thine Anointed.
1 1 The Lord hath sworn
the truth unto David, and
he will not make it void :
Of the fruit of thy body I
will. set upon thy throne.
12 If thy children will
keep my covenant: and
these my testimonies which
I shall teach them :
13 Their children also
for evermore : shall sit upon
thy throne.
14 For the Lord hath
chosen Sion : he hath chosen
her for his dwelling.
16 This is my rest for-
ever and ever : here will I
dwell, for I have chosen her.
16 With blessing, 1 will
bless her widows: I will
satisfy her poor with bread.
17 I will clothe her
priests with salvation : and
her saints shall rejoice with
exceeding joy.
18 There" will I bring
forth a horn unto Davi*^ • I
have prepared a lamp for
mine Anointed.
19 His enemies will J
clothe with confusion : but
upon himself shall my sanc-
tification flourish.
COMPLINE. gfjm
CHRISTMAS DAY.
First Vespers : Idst Psalm, Laudate Dominum « Qfis N. ^
Ve,pers {md tUroiiirh the Octave W/AP^' fn*'"*'
luuilis, ;>. 930. Za4Y rfo., Memento, Doniine, p. 973. *^
THE EPIPHANY.
f^rst Vespers: lastPsahn, Laudate Dominum, p. 968. Second
Fe.vpm; as on Sundays.
SS. PETER AND PAUL.
First Vespers: last PsalmMudate Dominum, p. 9G8. Second
Vespers: as in Common of AposiW
ALL SAINTS.
First Vespers: last Psalm, Laudate Dominum,;,. 968. Second
Vespers: last Pmlm, Credidi. ibid,
ASCENSION DAY.
Second Vespers: last Psalm, Laudate Dominimi. ;,. 968.
CORPUS CHRISTI AND FEAST OF SACRED HEART
Second Vespers: Zd Psalm, Credidi,;,. 968. 4M c/o, Beati
omnes, ;,. 913. Last do., Lauda Jerusalem, p. 922.
-^*i
Com|jline.
ji7i<j Header begins.
V Jube, domne, benedi- V. Pray, sir, a blessing.
T'Ae Blessing.
Noctemquietam,etfinem May the Lord Almirrhtv
pertectura eoricedat nobis grant us a quiet niffht,"and
J^ominus oranipotens. a px^rfeet end.
ii. Amen. "R. Amen.
Cfcrc.
«76
COMFLINE.
1 St. Pet. V.
Brethren, be sober, and
watch : because your adver-
sary, the devil, as a roaring
lion goeth about, seeking
whom he may devour;
whom resist ye strong in
faith. But do thou, O Lord,
have mercy on us.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Our lielp is in the
name of the Lord.
R. Who natb miide heav-
en and earth.
Our Father, (fee. {All in
secret.)
Short Lesson.
Fratres, sobrii estote, et
vigilate : quia adversarius
vester diabolus tamquam
leo rugiens circuit, quaerens
quem devoret: cui resistite
fortes in fide. Tu autera,
Domine, miserere nobis.
R. Deo gratias.
V. Adjutorium nostrum
in nomine Domini.
R. Qui fecit coelum et
terram.
Pater noster. (Dicitur to-
tum secreto.)
Then the Hchdomadarius makes the Confession.
Confiteor Deo omnipo- I confess to almighty God,
tenti, beatae Maria3 semper to blessed Mary ever Virgin,
Virgini, beato Michaeli to blessed Michael the Arch-
Archangelo, beato Joanni angel, to blessed John the
Baptist*, Sanctis Apostolis Baptist, to the holy Apos-
Petro et Paulo, omnibus ties Peter and Paul, to all
Sanctis, et vobis fratres: the Saints, and to you,
quia peccuvi nimis cogita- brethren: that I have sin-
tione, verbo, et opere : mea ned exceedingly in thought,
culpa, mea culpa, mea max- word, and deed : through
ima culpa. Ideo precor my fault, through my fault,
beatam Mariam semper Vir- through my most grievous
ginem, beatum Michael um fault. Therefore I beseech
Archangelum,beatumJoan- the blessed Mary ever Vir-
nem Baptistam, sanctos gin, blessed Michael the
Apostolos Petrum et Paul- Archangel, blessed John
um, omnes Sanctos, et vos the Baptist, the holy Apos-
fratres, orare pro me ad Do- ties Peter and Paul, all the
minum Deum nostrum. Saints, and you, brethren,
to pray to the Lord our God
for me.
COMFLIlfE
977
The Choir anstbvrn :
^- ^"^^"- R. Amen. ^
77<en <//.<? CZ/o/r r^joea^a ^/<e Confession.
tentijbeutae Mari» semper tobleasedMaryevert^^^^^^^^
Virgin., beato M chaeli to blessed Michad the S'
Archangelo, beato Joanni angel, to blessed llnill
1 ctro et Paulo, omnibus ties Peter and Paul to all
Sanctis, et tibi, pater: quia the Saints, and to von Z
peccavi mmis eogitatione, ther: that I have simied et
verbo, et opere : mea culpa, eeedinglv in thought, word
mea cu pa, mea maxima and deed: through m; fan h
culpa. Ideo preeor beatam through my fault thrS
Mariam semper Virginem, my most Vevous fa^ '
beatum Michaelem Arch- Therefore I beseech ?he
angel um, beatum Joannem blessed Mary ever Viririn
Baptistam, sanetos Apos- blessed Michael the Arch-'
tolos Petrum et Paulum, angel, blessed John the
omnes Sanetos, ette, pater, Baptist, the h(.ly Apostles
orare pro me ad Dominum Peter and Paul, all the
Deum nostrum. Saints, and you, father, to
pray to the Lord our God
for me.
JTie Hehdomadnrius says :
ifisereaturvestriomnipo- May almighty God havu
tPiis Deus, et dimissis pee- mercy upon you, for-rivo
catis vestris, perducat vos you vour sins, and bring
ad vitam ajternam. you to life everlasting.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
Indulgentiam, absolutio- May the almiirhtv ;irul
nem, et remissionem pecca- merciful Lord grant ua p.. ■-
J 3 82*
978
COMFLIlfE.
torum nostrorum tribuat don, absolution, and remi»-
nobis omnipoteiiset miseri- sion ol" our sins,
cors Doniinus.
11. Amen. R. Amen.
Then is said:
V. Convei'te nos, Deus
salutaris noster.
R. Et iiverte iram tuam
ft nobis.
V. Deus, in adjutorium
meum intende.
R. Do mine, ad adjuvan-
dum me festina.
Gloria Patri.
Sieut erat.
Alleluia, vel Laus tibi,
V. Convert us, O God
our Saviour.
R. And turn away thy
anger from us.
V. O God, come to my
assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste
to help me.
Glory be to the Father,
&c.
^ As it was in the begin-
ning-, &c.
Alleluia, or Praise be to
Domine, Rex seternee glo- thee, O Lord, King of ever-
riae. lasting glory.
Ant, Miserere. AiU. Have mercy.
In Paschal time. Ant. Alleluia.
Psalm iv. Cum invocarem.
Cum invocarem, exaudi- 1 When I called upon
vit me Deus justitiae meae : him, the God of my justice
in tribulatione dilatasti heard me : when I was in dis-
niihi. tress, thou didst enlarge me.
Miserere mei : et exaudi 2 Have mercy upon me ;
orationera meam. and hear my prayer.
Filii horainum usquequo 3 O ye sons of men, how
grayicorde: utquiddiligitis long will ye be dull of
vanitatem, et quBsritis men- heart : why do ye love van-
<ia«ium ? ity, and seek after lying ?
Et scitote quoniam miri- "4 Know ye also that the
ficavit Domiiius sanctum Lord hath exalted his holy
suum: Dominus exaudiet one: the Lord will hear me,
me, cum ciamavero ad eum. when 1 cry unto him.;,
COMPLINE.
979
Irascmuni, ct nolite pec- 5 Be ye angry, and sin
care:quaRdieitmncordibu8 not: the things which ye
ve-striH, in cuhihbus vestris say in yonr ht?irt8,be sorry
compungimini. r>^r upon your bcdn. ^
bacnhcatesacnfiemmjus- 6' Otter up the Hacrifico
titue etsperatemDoinmo: of justice, and hope in the
Diulti dicunt, Quis ostendit Lord: there are many that
°«^''* ^^^'^ • -ay, Who showeth us good
things?
feignatum eat super nos 7 The light of tliy coun-
lumcn^ vultus tui, Doniine: tenance, O Lord, is si<r„ed
dedisti laetitiam in corde upon us: thou iiast°put
gladness in my heart.
8 By the fruit of their
corn and wine and oil : are
they multiplied.
9 In peace in the self-
same : I will sleep and take
my rest.
10 For thou only,0 Lord:
meo.
A fructu frumenti vini, et
olei sui : multiplicati sunt.
In pace in idipsum : dor-
miam, et requiescam.
Quoniam tu, Domine,8in.
gulariter in spe; constitu- hast established me' in hone,
isti me.
Gloria PatrL Glory be to the Father,
die.
Psalm XXX. In te, Domine, speravi.
In te, Domine, speravi, 1 In thee, O Lord, have
non confundar in aeternum : I hoped, let me never be
in justitia tua libera me. confounded: deliver me in
thy justice.
f nclina ad me aurera tu-
*m accelera ut eruas me.
Esto mihi in Deum, pro-
tectorem, et in domum re- protector, and a house o*f
fugii: ut sal vum me facias, refuge: that thou mayest
save me.
my
2 Incline thine ear unto
me : make haste to deliver
me.
3 Be thou, my God, my
n
Quoniam fortitudo mea, 4
inuU
art
fit refugium meum es tu: strength and my refuge:
mil
VI
940
COMP-.INE.
et propicr nomen tuum do-
ducea oie, et enutriea me.
Educes me de laqueo hoc,
quein abMcoiideruiit mihl:
quoiiiam tu ea protector
meua. ^
In manna tuas commendo
bpiritum meum : redemhti
me, Domine, Deua veritalia.
Gloria Patri.
and for thy name's sake,
thou wilt lead me and nour-
ish me.
5 Thou wilt bring me
out of I his snare, that they
have laid for me : for thou
art my protector.
6 Into thy hands I com-
mend my spirit : thou lujst
redeemed me, O Lord, tiio
God of truth.
Glory be to the Father,
&c.
Psalm xc Qui habitat.
Qui habitat in adjutorio
Altissimi : in protectione
Dei cceli commorabitur.
Dicet Domino, Susceptor
meus es tu, et refu«fium me-
um : Deus meus, sperabo
in wm.
Quoni;im ipse liberavit
me de laqueo venantium:
et a verbo aspero.
Scapulis suis obumbrabit
tibi: et sub pennis ejus spe-
rabis.
Scuto circumdabitte Ver-
itas ejus : non timebis a ti-
more uocturno :
A sagitta volante in die. a
Bcgotio pufambuianij in
1 He that dwelleth in the
help of the Most High:
shall abide under the pro-
tection of the God of heav-
en.
2 He shall say unto the
Lord, Thou art my uphold-
er, and my refuge : my God,
in him will 1 hope.
3 For he hath delivered
me from the snare af the
hunters : and from the sharp
word.
4 He shall overshadow
thee with his shoulders;
and under his wings sha.t
thou trust.
6 His truth shall compass
thee with a shield: thou
shall not be afraid for the
terror of the night :
6 For the arrow that fli-
etli in the dayj for Uio plague
COMPLIIfE.
tencLria : ab incursu ct dae-
muiiio meridiunu.
Cadent a latere tuo mille,
et decom millia a dextria
tuLs ; ad te autem non ap-
propiiiquabit.
Veruintamen oculis tuis
considcrahis: et retributio-
neni peccatorum videhis.
Quoniam tu es, Doniine,
spesmea: Altissiuiurn pos-
uisti rcfugium tuum.
Non accedet ad te ma-
hini : et flagellum non aj).
propinquabit tiibeniaculo
tuo.
Quoniam angelis suis
mandavit de te: ut eutsto-
diant te in omniims viis tuis.
In manibus portabunt te :
ne forte offendaa ad lapidem
pedem tuum.
Super aspidem et basilis-
cuni anibulabis ; et concul-
cabia k mem et <lraconem.
081
Quoniam in mo speravit,
liberabo eum : protegam
eum, quoniam cognovit no-
men meum.
Claciabit ad me, et ego
exaudiam eum : cum ipso
sum in tribuiatione, eripiam
eum. et gioriticubo eum.
that walketh in the dark-
ncM8: for the aw.sault of the
evil one in the nooti-day.
7 A thousand shall fall
at thy side, and ten thousand
ttt thy right hand: but it
shall not come nigh thee.
8 But with (hine eyes
H'lalt thou behold: and
shalt see the reward of the
wicked.
y For thou, O Lord, art
my hope : thou hast set thy
refuge very higfi.
10 There shall no evil
approach unto thee: nor
shall the scourge come ni'^h
thy dvvellhig.
1 1 For he hath given hia
nngels charge over thee : to
keep thcr ■ nil hy ways.
Ii2 In uieir liando shall
they hear thee up: lest
haply thou dash thy foot
against a stone.
13 Thou shalt walk upon
the asp and the basilisk:
the lion and the dragon
shalt thou tread under thy
feet.
14 Because he hath
hoped in me, I will deliver
him : I will protect him, be-
cause he hath known m
name.
15 He shall cry unto me
and I will hear him : I am
with him in trouble. I will
delive- him, and glorify him
982
COMPLINE.
Longitudinc dierum re-
plebo eum; et ostendam,
iJli Buiutare meum.
Gloria Patri.
16 With length of days
will I fill him : and I will
show unto him my salva-
tion.
Glory be to the Father,
Psalm cxxxiii. Ecce nunc.
Eece nuncbenedicite Do-
minuni: onines servi Do-
mini.
Qui statis in domo Do-
mini: in airiis domus dei
nostri.
In noctibus extollite ma-
nun vestras in sancta: et
benedieite Dominum.
IJenedicat te Dominus ex
Sion: qui fecit coelum et
terram.
Gloria Patri.
Ant. Miserere mihi, Do-
miiie, et exaudi orationem
meam.
1 Behold now, bless ye
the Lord ; all ye servants
of the Lord.
2 Who stand in the house
of the Lord ; in the courts
of the house of our God.
3 Lift up your hands by
nir^ht to the holy places:
and bless the Lord.
4 Miythe Lord out of
Sion bless thee : who hath
made heaven and earth.
Glory be to the Father,
&c.
A 71/. Have mercy on me,
O Lord, and graciously hear
my prayer.
HVMN.
Te liicis ante terminum.
Rem in Cn'iitor, pusciinus;
Ul pro ln:i clemtiiititi,
f^ia prajaui et cudtudio. ^
Procul reccdimt somnio,
£l iiuciiuin phHiiimiinatH ;
IlohUMiiqiif iioHtniin cutnpriine,
Nu poliuuiiliir corpora.
Pnesta, Pater piissime,
Patriqite coinpar Uiiiue,
Cum r^piritu Paraclito
Ret^utu!!* Mer uuine sieculiini.
Now with the fast-depiirtin? light,
Maker of all ! we ask of thee,
Of thy xreat mercy ihrouj^h ths
iiii^ht
Our ifuardian and defence to be.
Far off let Idle visions fly ;
No phantom of the night molest;
Curb thou our ra«ing enemy,
That we ui chaste repose may
rest.
Father of mercies ! hear onr ciy ;
Hear us, O soie-begolteu Soii !
Who, with the Holy Gltost most
high,
Reignest while endlees ages run
COMPLIKE.
UdJ
iMle Chapter. Jcr. xiv.
Til autem in nobis es, Thou, O Lord, nrtamonir
Doniine, et nomen aaiictmn us. and thy holy name in
tuuui invocatum est suj.er iiivoiied upon us, foisuiie
noy, ne dereiinquas nos, us not, O Lord our Ged.
i/omine Deua noster.
li. Deo gratias. R. Thanks be to God.
i2««/>. Brev, Short Re^poHsonj.
In manus tuas, Domine, Into thy hands, O Lord,
comraendo spiritum nieum. ,1 commend my spirit.
Chor. In manus tuas, . Choir. Into thy hands,
Dornine, eommendo spiri- O Lord, I connnend my
turn meurn. spirit.
V. Redemisti nos, Do- V Thou hast redeemed
mine, Deus veritatis.
Clior. Commendo spiri-
tum meum.
V. Gloria Patri, et Filio,
et Spiritui Sancto.
Chor. In manus tuas,
Domine, commendo spiri-
tum meum.
V. Custodi nos, Domine,
ut pupiliara oculi.
R. Sub umbra alarum
tuurum protege nos.
us, O Lord, the God of
truth.
Choir, I commend my
spirit.
V. Glory be to the Fju
ther, and to the Son, and
to the Holy Ghost.
Choir. Into thy h2inds,0
Lord, I commend my spirit.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as
the apple of an eye.
R. Protect us under the
shadow of thy wings.
In Paschal time, the above are said thus :
In manus tuas, Domine, Into thy hands, O Lord»
commendo spiritum meum. I commend my spirit. Ai-
Alleluia, alleluia. leluia, alleluia.
CW. In manus tuas. Choir. Into thy hands, O
Domine, commendo spiri- Lord, I commend my spirit
luiii uluuui.
iuia.
AllclUiU, uiic-
aiiciuiu, a
984
COMPLINE.
V. Thou hast redeemed
us, O Lord, the God of
truth.
Choir. Alleluia, alleluia.
V. Glory be to the Fa-
ther, &c.
Choir. Into thy hands, O
V. Redemisti nos, Do-
mine, Deua veritatis.
Chor. Alleluia, alleluia.
V. Gloria Patri, &c.
Chor. In manus tuas, ^,.„„. ,„,„ ,„y .,„„„h,u
uomine, commendo spiri- Lord, I commend my spir-
turn meum. Alleluia, alle- it. Alleluia, alleluia,
luia.
V. Custodi nos,Domine, V. Keep us, O Lord, im
Jit pupillam oculi. Alle- ,the apple of an eye. Alle-
liiia. luia. ^
R. Sub umbra alarum R. Protect us under the
tuarum protege nos. Alle- shadow of thy wincrs Al-
luiij. leluia. -^ *= *
77w Nunc Dimittia, or Canticle of Simeon.
Nunc dimittis servum tu- 1 Now dost thou dismiss
urn, Doniine : secundum thy servant. Lord, in peace •
verbum tuum in pace : according to thy word • '
Quia viderunt oculi mei : 2 For mine eyes have
salutare tuum. seen : thy salvation.
Quod parasti : ante faci- 3 Which thou hast pre-
em omnium populorum : pared : before the ftjce of
all people :
Lumen ad revelationem 4 A light to enlitrhten
gentium: ct gloriam plebis the gentiles: and the glory
tua3 Israel. of thy people Israel.
Gloria Patri. Glory be to the Father,
&c.
Ant. Salva nos, Domine, Ant. Save us, O Lord,
vigilantes, eustodi nos dor- waking, and keep us while
mientes: ut vigilemus cum we sleep: that we may
(Jhristo, et requiescamus in watch with Christ, and rest
pace. Crempore Paschali, in peace. (In Paschal tijne,
Alleluia.) Alleluia.)
COMPLINE.
985
{ThefMounng Prayer, are<nnitted on Dmb.es, and within
Octaves :
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father, &c. In sa.
cret.
V. And lead ua not into
temptation.
R. But deliver up from
evil.
I believe in God. &c. In
secret.
V. The resurrection of
the body.
R. And life everlastino-.
Amen. ° j
V. Blessed art thou, O
Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleiaon.
Kyrie eleison.
Pater noster. Secreto.
V. Et ne nos inducas in
tentationem.
R. Sed libera nos a malo.
Credo in Deum. Secreto.
V. Carnis resurr? etia-
nem.
R. Vitam aeternam. A-
men.
V^ Benedictus es, Domi- , . .„«„««„ ^ri mou, u
ne,Deuspatrumnostrorum. Lord, the God of our fa-
. R. Et luudabilia et glo- R.And worthy to be
riosus m saecula. praised and glorious for-
ever.
V. Benedicamus Patrem V. Let us bless the Fa-
etl^iliuracumSanctoSpir- ther and the Son with the
^\ ^ ^ Holy Ghost.
K. Laudemus, et super- R. Let us praise and ex-
exultemus eum m saecula. alt him above all forevei-
y. Benedictus es, Domi- V. Blessed art thou. O
ne, m hrmamento coeli. Lord, in the firmament of
heaven.
^ R. Et laudabilis, et glo- R, And worthy to be
riosus, et superexaltatus in praised, and glorious, and
^J^'^i; exalted above all forever.
V. Benedicat et custodiat V. May the almighty and
nos oninipotens et miseri- merciful Lord bless and
V r,,T ji-'OniiRUa. preserve ua.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
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936
COMPLTNE.
V. Dignare, Pomine,
nocte ista.
R. Sine peccato nos cus-
todire.
V. Miserere nostri, Do-
mine.
R. Miserere nostri.
V. Fiat misericordia tua,
Uomine, super nos.
R. Quemadniodum sper-
avimuH in te.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te
veniat.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
R. Etcum gpiritu tuo.
Oremus.
Visita, queesumus, Do-
mine, liabitatioMem istam,
et omncs insiiiias inimiei ab
ea longe repelle: angeii
tui sancti hubitent in ea,
qui nos in pace eustodiant:
et benedictio tua sit super
nos semper. Per Domi-
num.
V. Dominus vobiscum.
R Et cum spiritu tuo.
V. Benedicumua Domino.
R. Deo gratias.
y. Vouchsafe, O Lord,
tliis niofht.
R. To keep us without
sin.
V. Have mercy on us, O
Lord.
R. Have mercy on us.
V. Let thy mercy, C)
Lord, be upon us.
R. As we have hoped in
thee.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.]
Let us pray.
Visit, we beseech thee, O
Lord, this habitation, and
drive far from it all snares
of the enemy : let thy holy
angels dwell herein, to pre-
serve us in peace : and may
thy blessing be always upon
us. Through our Lgrd,
&c.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
The Blessing.
Benedicat et custodiat May the Almighty and
nos omnipotens et miseri- merciful Lord, Father, Son,
cors Dominus, Pater, et and Holy Ghost, bless and
Filius, et Spiritus Sanctus. preserve us,
R. Amen. "" R. Amen.
EXPOSITION.
987
ai:i)e (Drbet of tl)e QtxpoBition onb Bencbic-
tion of tl)e iHost i^olg Sacrament.
Whm the Priest opens the Tabernacle, and incenses the
Blessed Sacrament, ts simg the Hymn, salutaris hostia,
p. 1000. ^
After which follows the Litany of the Blessed Vir^^in p.
m or some Psalm or Antiphon, or Hxp,m .appropriate
to the Feast, or in honor of the Most HoU, Hacrament.
Here also are recited the corresponding Versicles and
rrayers, as also any Prayer enjoined by \he Bishop.
N. B. If the Te Doum, p. 861, he recited, the persons present
stand until the words Te ergo quoesumus (We pray thee
therefore, (fee.), when they kneel.
Then is sung the Hymn, Tantum ergo Sacramentum, ». 1000
all present making a profound inclination {not prostration)
while the words Venuremurcernui are being sdid. To which
succeed the following Versiclc and Prayer:
V. Panem de coelo prae-
atitisti eis. [Alleluia.]
V. Thou didst give them
bread from heaven. [Alle-
luia.]
R. Omne delectamentum R. Containing 5n itself
in se habentem. [Alleluia.] all sweetness. [Alleluia.]
Alleluia is said in Paschal time, and during the Octave of
Corpus Chris ti,
Oremus. Let us pray.
Deua, qui nobis sub sac- O God, who in this won-
ramento mira")ili Passionis derful Sacrament hast left
tuae memoriam reliquisti ; us a memorial of thy Pus-
.■..8.--. v., vjucijouiiius, lUx iiua niOij , graiiijvvu liesei'cn inee,
Corporis et Sanguinis tui that we may so wortiiilv
. J
2988
EXPOSITION.
ancra myatcria venorari, ut reverence the sacred mvs-
redeniptionistui fructum in teriea of thy Body and
nobia jugiter seniiamus. Blood, that we may con-
Qui vivia et regnaa in sae- tinuaily find in our aoula
cuhi aaBCulorura. Amen. the fruit of thy redemption.
Who liveat and reignest for-
ever and ever. Amen.
When Te Deum is used as a thanksgiviug ;
V. Benedictua es Domi- V. Blessed art thou, O
ne, Deus Patrum nostro- Lord, the God of our fju
rum. thers.
R. Et laudabilia, et glori- R. And worthy to be
08U8 in saeeula. praised and glorious for-
ever.
V. Benodicamus Patrem V. Let us blesa tno Fii-
et Filium, cum Sancto ther and the Son, with the
SpiriLu. Holy Ghost.
R. Laudemus et super- R. Let us praise and mag.
exnltemua cum in stecula. nify him above all forever.
V. Benedictua ea, Domi- V. Bleased art thou, 6
no Deus, in firmamento Lord, in the firmament of
co^li- heaven.
R. Et laudabilia, et glori- R. And worthy to be
os^'ua, et superexaltatus in praised, glorious and ex-
sfficuia. alted above all forever.
V. Benedic anima mea V. Bleaa the Lord, O my
Dominum. soul.
R. Et noli oblivisci retri-
butiones ejus.
V. Domine, exaudi ora-
tionem meam.
R. Et clamor meuB ad te
veniat.
V. Dominus vobiacum.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.
Oremua.
Deus, cujus misericoT'diae
R. And forget not all his
benefits.
V. O Lord, hear my
prayer.
R. And let my cry come
unto thee.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy Spirit.
Let U8 pray.
O GX)d, v»lo8e mereifti*
EXPOSITION.
989
non est nunir^rus e. boni- are without number and
tatiH infi.utus est t heHuunm : the treasure of whose Loo I
pnss,ma3 majestuti tua3 pro uess is infinite r we rende;
coihit s doms guiiuiH ufri. thuniis to thy mosTm cbus
mus, tuam semper clemen- Majesty for the ^ifts Vhou
tiamexorantes: ut qui pe- ha«t bestowod upon us
tentibuspostulataeoncedis, evermore b(vseccdr thv
eosdem non desorens, ad clemency; thit as^ tl u
praemia futura disponas.
Deus, qui corda fidelium
grantent the petitions of
them that ask thee, thou
wilt never forsake them,
but wilt prepare them for
the rewards to come.
O Cod, who hast taught
SanctiSpiritus illu^tratione th^ h^r^? "C ^Z
docuisti : da nobis m eodem by the light of the Hoh
bpiritu recta sapere, et de Spirit; grant us, by thi
ejus semper consolatione name Spirit, to ha^e a right
-^"'^^'®- judgment in all things, and
evermore to rejoice in his
T. . . consolation.
Dens, qui neminem in te O God, who sufTerest
sperantera mmium affligi none that hope in thee to be
permittis, sed pium precibus afflicted overmuch, but dost
praestas auditum : pro pos- afford a gracious ear unto
tulationibus nostris, votis- their prayers: we render
que susceptis gratias agi- thee thanks for that thou
mus, te piissime deprecan- hast heard our supplications
tes, ut a cunctia semper and vows; and we most
muniamur adversis. Per humbly beseech thee, that
Christum Dominum nos- we may evermore be pro.
''*"™* tected from .'ill adversities.
„ ^ Through Christ our Lord.
R Amen. R. Amen.
83*
J
6amn0.
JBJjmnH for JFetfae.
MOBNING.
Now with the rising golden cawn,
I*t us, ine children of the day.
Cast off the diirkneas which so long
11h8 led our guilty souls astray.
Oh, may the raorn so pure, so clear,
ILh own sweet calm in us instil;
A giiileleiw mind, a heart sincere,
tiiuiplicily of word and will :
And ever, as the day glides by.
May we the busy senses rein ;
Keep giiant upon the hand and eye,
Nor let the body suffer stain.
For all day long, on heavei 's high
Ujwer,
There stands a sentinel, who
spies
Our every action, hour by hour,
From early dawn till daylight
dies.
To God the Father glory be.
And to his sole-begotten Son;
The same, O Holy Ghost, to thee,
While everlasting ages run.
XVENINQ.
Lord or eternal purity!
Who dost the world with light
adorn,
And paint the tracts of azure sliy
With lovely hues of eve and
morn ;
Who didst command the nun to
light
His fiery wheel's eflUlgent blaze;
Didst set the moon her circuit
bright;
The stars their ever-wlndirg
maze:
That, each within its ordered
sphere,
Thev milfht dividn thnniorht from
- w - — „....._._
day;
And of the seasons, through tho
year.
The well-remembered signs di»>
play:
Scatter our night, eternal God,
And kindle thy pure beam wiii-
in:
Free us from guilt's opprosslv*
load,
Aiid break the deadly bonds of
Bin.
Father of mercies ! hear our cry ;
Hoar us, O sole-begotten Son !
Who. with the Holy Ghost most
high.
HYMNS.
991
LucIb Creator opUme,
Lucein dienun prolerena,
Primunliia lucis no vaj,
Mundi piiruiis origlncm.
Qui mnncjiinctiim vesperi
Dloin vociiri priecipis;
Illulxilur letrum cluios,
Audi precos cum fletibus.
Ne mens gravata crimine,
VIlHB sitexul munere,
Dum nil perenne cogitat,
Seseauu culpia iUlgat.
Coeleste pulset ostium :
Vitale tollat praeraium :
Vitemu3 omne jioxlum :
Purgemus omne pessimum.
Praesta. Pater piissirae,
Patrique compar Unices
Cum Spiritu Puraclito,
Reguuus per omne saBCUlum.
Amen.
AunHafi Uespeca.
O bli^i Creator of the light f
Who dost tlie dawn from darlt-
ne88 bring ;
^^^^ '•■«'"'»« nature's depth un^
,^=^*''K*"' [begin
Didst with Uie new-born light
Who gently blending eve with
morn,
And morn with eve, didst call
them day ;
fhlck flows the flood with darltnen
-down ; [pr^y j
yJh, hear us as we weep and
Keep thou our souls from schemes
of crime ;
Nor guilt remorseAil lot them
know;
Nor, thinking but on things of time,
Into eternal darkness go.
Teach m to knock at heaven's high
door;
Teach us the prize of life to win ;
Teach ua all evil to abhor,
And purify ourselves within.
Father of mercies 1 hear our cry ;
Hear us, O sole-begotten Son !
Who, with the Holy Ghost most
high,
Reignest whilst endless ages run.
Amen.
Hyrnn for Compline^ see p. 982.
-♦♦♦-
mm JJto^jer for tlje Qtaaon.
0tibent.
Hark ! sm awful voice is sounding ;
" Christ is nigh !" it seems to say :
^ Cast away the dreams of dark-
ness,
O ye children of the dayT'
Startled at the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise ;
Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling,
piiiuus up'ui the morQing akies.
992
HTMNS.
L<» ! the Lamb so loncf expected,
Cumes Willi piirduii duwii from
huHven :
Let us hiiHte, with tears of sorrow,
One and all to be forifiven.
So, when next ho comes with
fflory,
Wrapping all the earth In feur,
May he then ns onr defAnder
On thf cloudH of heaven api>eaa
Honor, glory, vlrtne, merit.
To the Father and the Son,
With the everluMtlng Spirit,
While eternal agua run.
^\^vlBtmn8,
Jesu, Redeemer of the world !
Who, ere the earlieai dawn of
light,
Wast from eternal ages bom,
Immense in glory us in might ;
Immortal Hope of all mankind!
In whom the Father's face we
see;
Hear thou the prayers thy people
pour, .
This day througl^out the world
to thee.
Remember, O Creator Lord !
That in the Viri^in's sacred womb
Thou wast conceived, and of her
flesh
Did»l our mortality assume.
This ever-blest recurring day
Ita witness bears, that ail alone,
From thy own Father's bosom
forth,
To save the world thou camest
down.
O day ! to which the seas and sky,
And earth and heaven, glad wel-
come sing :
O day ! which healed our misery,
And brought ou earth salvation's
king.
We too, O I^rd, who have been
cleansed
In thy own fount of blood divine,
Offer the tribute of sweet song.
On this blest natal day of thine.
O Jesu ! born of Virgin bright,
Immortal glory be to thee ;
Praise to the Father Infinite,
And Holy Ghost eternally.
^este JfttitUB.
Adeste fideles,
Lteli Iriumphantes;
Venite, venite in Bethlehem :
Natum videte
Regem angelorum :
Venite adoremiis,
Venite adoremus,
Venite udoremus Dominum,
Ye faithful, approach ye,
Joyfully triumphing;
Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, to Beth-
lehem :
Come and behold ye
Born the King of angels:
Oh, come, let us worship,
Oh^ come, let us worship,
Oh, come, let us worship Christ the
Lord.
HTMRS.
Deum de Deo,
Lumen de liirnine,
(•t>8taiit puellas visoera.
Dt'uin vurum,
(ieniuim, iion factum :
Vuuite adurumus, ^c.
Caniet nunc lo •
L'liorna anxtilurum :
thuiiut Diuic aula ccel«j8Uuin.
(Jloriii
III exctilsis Dool
Venite, Slc.
t^^fKO qui natut
liie iKKliurno,
leau tibi sit gloria:
Partris a»temi
VVrbuin cai;> factum I
Venite adurerous,
Venile adorenius,
Venite adorerr.us Dominum.
d03
TnieGodofGod,
True Li^ht of IJ^ht,
Lo, He diiMlaiiu uut tlM Vlraia *
womb: "8«« -»
Very God,
Hegotten, not created :
Oh, come, lot ua woisliip, fcc
SiiiK Halleluiah,
Let the courla of Heaven
Ring with the Angel-chorus,-
Praiae the Lord,
Glory to (J.xi i„ the highett:
Uh, come, let ua worahip, tc
Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Kom UiiM happy morning;
Jeflu, to thee be glory giv'n :
Word of the Father
In our fl'jsh appearing:
Oh, come, let uh worship,
Oh, oorne, let us worship,
Oii, c(.me, let us worship Christ the
Lord.
Hpfpl)ans.
Bethlehem! of noblest cities
None can once with thee com-
pare;
Thou alone the Lord from heaven
Didst for us incarnate bear.
Fairer than the sun at morning
Wiis the star that told his birth ;
To the lands their God announcing,
Hid beneath a form of earth.
By its lambent beauty guided,
^iee, the Eastern king appear
k3
See them bend, their gifts to of-
fer,—
Gifts of incense, gold, and myrih.
Offerings of mystic meaning;—
Incense doth the (;od disclose ;
Gol<l a royal child proclaimeth ;
Myrrh a future tomb Ibreshows.
Holy Jesu ! in thy brightness
To ttie gentile world displaytHlJ
With the Father and the Spirit,
£r dless praise to thee be paid
904
RTMNS.
^it i«ost IDoIu Name of Jfe»us.«
Jesu! t\ , very th()ii;;iit of thee
With iwei;tiu"d (lll!4 my hieaat;
Hut sweeier llu thy fiiCH to setj,
And ill tliy pioaeiico reut.
Nor voice can sing, nor heart can
tVutim,
Nor CH t the memory find,
A awtfier eound Ihuii ihy blest
name,
O Saviour of mankind t
O hope of nvery contrite heart,
Ojoyofallihe meek.
To those who full, how kind (ho«
art!
How good to those who Mek!
But what lo those who And? al
thitt
Nor tun&riie nor ppn can show
The love of Jesus, what it is,
None but his loved ones know.
Jesu ! our only joy be Ihou,
As thou our prize wilt be ;
Jesu ! be thou our Klory now,
And through etornity.
ir.
O Jesu ! Kintif most wonderful !
Thou Conqueror renowned!
Thou aweelness most im^H'able!
In whom all joys are found !
When once thou visitcst th(j heart,
Then truth begins to shine;
Then earthly vanities cleparl;
Then kindlos love divine.
O Jesu ! Light of all below !
Thou Fount of lile and lire I
Surpassing all the joys we know.
All that wo can desire :
May every heart confess thy nnm«,
And ever thee adore ;
Ami seeking thee, it8»;lf inflame
To seek thee more and more.
Thee may our tongues forevei
bless ;
Thee may we love alone ;
And ever in our lives express
'J he image of thine own.
III.
O Jesu ! thou the beauty art
Of uiigel worlds above ;
Thy name is music to the heart,
Enchiuiting it with love.
Celestial sweetness unalloyed !
Who eat thee hunger still ;
Wi. » drink of thee still feel a void,
H hich naught but thou can fill.
O my sweet Jesu! h%ar the sighs
Which unto thee 1 send ;
To thee my inmost spirit criesi,
My being's hope and end!
Stay with us, Lord, and with thj
light
Illume the soul's abyss;
Scatter the darkness of our night
And fill the world with bliss.
O Jesu ! spotless Virgin flower!
Our life and joy ! to thee
Be praise, beatitude, and power,
Through all eternity.
This is commonly called St. Bernard's Hymn.
HYMNS.
986
5lent.
Th«tu loving Milker of mniiklnd,
IMore thy limine we pniy and
Weep;
Oh, "trt'iigthen us with grace dl-
Vl(.«s
Duly this sacred licnt to keep.
Searcher of hearts ! thou dost our
ills
Discern, and all our weakness
know :
AR.iln tt) ihee with tears we turn ;
Agiiiti to us thy mercy show.
Much have wesinn'd; but we con-
, •i'«8 [plore:
Our guilt, and all our fuulls de*
Ob, for the praise of th? groai
mime, / b «
Our fainting souls to health re-
store.
Am', grant us, while by HistB we
Mrive
This mortal body to control,
To fust Ironi all »»> (, -i of sin,
And so to pUMly iKu ..-, U.
Hear us, O Triiity '!imr«bi -stl
J^ole L'nity! i, K,,k v/e fry;
Vouchsale us frok- tiie«p lasts be-
low
To reap immortal fruit on high.
^assfon-tftie. Cfjc JIJoI^ «ro«ff.
Forth comes the standard of the
King:
All hail, thou mystery a<l(»red!
Hull, Crow ! on which the Life
himnelf
Died, and by death our life re-
stored.
On which our Saviour's holy side,
Rent open with a cruel spear,
Of blood and water poured a
stream,
To wash ua from defilement
clear.
O BJicred wood! in thee fulfilled
VV'as holy David's truthful lay ;
Which told the world, that from a
tree
The (iord should all the nations
sway.
Most rt)yally empurph d o'er.
How beauteously thy stem doth
shiuci
iUnv glorious was its lot to touch
Those Umbs so holy and divine!
Tlirice blest, upon whose arms
outstretched
The Saviour of the world re-
clined ;
Balance sublime ! upon whos<>
beam
Was weighed the ransom of
mtuikind.
Hail, Cross! thou onlv hope of
man.
Hail, on this holy Passion-day !
To saints int '.Hse the grace they
have;
From sinners purge their guilt
away.
Salvation's spring, blest Trinity,
Be praise to thee through earth
and skies:
Thou through the Cross the victory
Dost give ; oti, also gi\e the
prize!
9fi6
HYMNS.
Crije €rucffifi:foii.
OVrwhelmed iu depths of woe,
Upon the tree of scorn
Hangs the Redeemer of mankind,
With racking anguish torn.
Sec ! how ihe nails those hands
And feet so tender rend ;
Bee ! down hia face, and neck, and
breast.
His sacred blood descend.
Har^: ! with what awAiI cry
His Spirit takes its flight ;
That cry, it pierced his Mother's
heart,
And whelmed her soul in night.
Earth hears, and to its base
Rocks wildly to and fro;
Tombs burst; seas, rivers, mount-
ains quake ;
The veil is rent in two.
The sun withdraws his light;
The midday heavens grow pale
The moon, the stars, the univeraa,
Their Maker's death bewail.
Shall man alone be mute?
CJome, youth ! and hoary nairs!
Come, rich and poor! come, all
mankind I
And bathe those feet in tears.
Come ! fall before his Cross,
„^^Vho shed for us his blood ;
Who died the victim of pure love.
To make us sons of God.
Jesu all praise to thee,
Our joy and endless rest!
Be thou our guide while pilgrims
here,
Ourjcrown amid the blest.
3Ea»lcr.
Now at the Lamb's high festival
In robes of saintly white we
sing,
Through the Ked Sea in saifety
brought
By Jesus our immortal king.
O charity divine I his blooo
He «:ives to crown the
feast ;
Flis flesh for us he immolates,
Himself the victim, lovt the
priest.
royal
And as the avenging angel r-tised
Ot old the blood - besprinkled
door;
As the cleft sea a passage gave.
Then closed to whelm the Egyn
tiaiis ss'er •
So Christ, our paschal sacnflce,
Hm brought us safe all perils
through ; need
^^ile for unleavened breaci we
But heart sincere and purnose
true. '^ *^
Hail, purest Victim Heaven could
And,
,-,'P'e powers of hell to overthrow !
Who didst the chains of death
destroy : [sfcw
Who dost the prize of life be^
Haul, victor Christ ! hail, risen King !
i»M ^^^^ "'*'"® belongs the crown;
Who hast the heavenly gates un
haired.
And dragged the prince of darfe-
ueta down.
r
OJesu from the death of sin
K^p U8, we pray ; so shalt thou
The everinstlnsr pnachal Joy
thS "*'*''«'"''' n«w-bom In
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997
With thee, O holy Comforter
ifr^" ^V".™'*' ^'"^ "'ost high !
Who didst the world redeem •
And conquering death and heli
receive '
A dignity supreme.
Thou |lhrough the starry o.bs, this
Didst 'to thy throne ascend :
And glory without end.
There, seated in thy majesty,
to thee submissive bow
earth!" "'" *'*'"'''""' ^^^ "P^*""*
Tlje depths of hell below.
tkI fl «*'»"^«1 «8tHte of men ;
The flesh which sinned, by flesh
redeemed ; ^ ^"
Man in the Godliead reign.
^»cen»fon IBaj.
There,^^ waiting for ,hy fimtf,.
Our ^peerless joy while here we
In heaV'n our great reward/
Renew our strength; our sina for-
Ourrni'seriesefl'ace;
And lift our Sijuls aloft to thee
By thy celestial grace. '
With thy angelic train,
May^we be saved from vengeance
And our lost crowns regain.
Glory to Jesus, who returns
Inumphanily to heaven:
Pra.se to the Father evermore,
And Holy Ghost be given.
Veni Creator Ppfritus,
Menies tuoium visita,
iniple superna urutia,
Quu) tu creasti pectora.
Qui diceris Paraclitus,
Altissimi donum Dei,
.reus viFus, ignia, charitas,
t-t spiruulia un<itio.
8®tift»nn*tnie.
84
Come. O Creator Pj frit blent !
And m our stMih take up thv ml
Come, with thy grace Lj-h^t:
fnly 11 id,
To fill the hearts which thou hast
made.
Great raraclefe! to thee we cry,
O tount of life • o flro of love '
And sweet anointing from above
996
HYMNS.
Tu septiformio munere^
Digitus Fultirnui dexler^e,
Tu liie prtjinissum Palris,
Serinonu dituiis guttura.
A.xende Inineii i«ienslbus,
Infuiule arnorem cord i bus,
litdrnia iiualri corj)uris
Virtuie finnans perpeti.
Hostem repRlIas Ion((lus,
Pacouiqiie doncs prutirius;
Duclore sic te prwvio
ViteinuB oinno uoxium.
Per te sciamus da Patrem,
Noscainiia atque Filium,
Teqiie ulriusque Spirilutn
Credamua omni tempure.
Deo Pttri sit gloria,
Et I'ilto, qui a mortuis
Surrexit, uc Paraclilo,
Id Bseculorum siucula.
Amen.
Thou in thy sevenfold gifta art
known:
The (Ingtr of God's hand we own!
The promise of the h'alher thou!
Who dost the tougu« with pow'r
endow.
Kindle our senses from above,
And make our hearts o'erflow with
love :
With patience firm, and virtue
high,
The weakness of our flesh supply.
Far fWjm us drive the foe we dread,
And grant us thy true peace in-
etead ;
Sf» shall we not, with thee for
guide.
Turn from the path of life aside.
Oh, may thy grace on us bestow, .
The Father and the Son to know,
And thee through endless times
confessed
Of both the eternal JSpIrit blest.
All glory while the ages run
Be to llie Father, and the Son
Who rose from death ; the sume to
thee,
O Holy Ghost, eternally.
Amen.
fiequenre.
Veni Sancte Snifitus,
Et emitte coelitus
Lucis tuffi radium :
Veni pater pauperum,
Veni dator munerum,
Veni lumen cordium.
Consolator optime,
Diilcis hospes animffi)
Dulce refrigerium.
In labore requies,
In ajslu temperios,
In fltjtu solaUu!n»
Holy Spirit! Lord of light!
From thy clear celestial height,
Thy pure beaming radiance give :
Come, thou father of the poor!
Come, with treasures which en-
dure!
Come, thou light of all that live
Thou, of all consolers best,
Visiting the troubled breast,
Dust refresliing peace bestow ;
Thou In toil art comfort sweet ;
Pleasant coolness in liie heat ;
Bolacc lii thu inidsi of woe.
O lux bealisisiijit',
Reple cordis iniipja
Tuorum fidelium,
Sine too numine,
Nihil est in hoinine,
Nihil est iinioxiujn.
Lava qiKKl est sttrdidnn, :
Riga quod t-st iiridinn :
Sana quod est saucium.
Flecte quod eA ricridum :
Fovequotle/iiriKJduin:
Rege quod e»i devimn.
Da tuls fldelibua
In te confldt'iiiibns
Sacrum septenarium
Da virtutis meritum:
DasaJutisexituin:
Da peienne guudium
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999
Amen.
V18II thou these hearts of thine.
And our iuin.>8l being fill ;
Jf,ii*?"'a»'e% grace away,
Nothiiii< pure in man will siliy:
Ail his good is turned to illf '
"""rene"i;'''""'''*~°"' "'^''^Ui
On our dryness pour thy dew ;
V\ash the stains of guilt away;
5l'k .H'^"'"^*'"'"" '"•"•■^ "a'« will;
Melt the frozen, warm the chill ;
t^uide the steps that go astray!
Thou, on those who evermore
J hee confess and thee ad(»re.
In thy sevenlbid gifts descend:
riv! H!*"" f*""'"'^ '•^^'6" »h«y die-,
Oive them li/e wich thee on hiph ;
t'lve them joys which never end.
A men.
*••••-
§mm of tl)e jBleseeb Sacromcnt.
Verb ira supernum prodiena,
Nee Pains Imquons dexteram;
Ad opus suum exiuns,
Venn ad vitatj vesperam.
In mortem a discipulo
ouis tradendus ainiulis,
Pnus in viite ferculo
S^e tradidit discipulis.
Quibus sub bina specie
Cariiem deditet sanguinem,
m duplicis substantitB
i«)tum cibaret hominera.
_ Se nascons dedit socium.
^OQVetK^us in oduiium,
The Word, descendinsf from above.
Though with the lather stilJ ou
bigh.
Went forth upon his work of love.
And soon to lile's last eve drew
"'«*»• mm :.,
He shortly to a death accursed
By a disciple sludl be given ;
But, to his twelve disciples, first
lie gives himseli; the bread from
heaven.
Himself in either kind he gave*
He gave his flesh, he gave his
blood ; [made •
Of flesh and blood all nun are
And he ol man would be the /(xmI.
A. ..irt,,, our brother ho becjimei
At board, himself a» food he
gives :
'-"t\i f
ifiM It
1000
Se moriens In pretiura,
Se regnuns diU in prtemium.
O salutaris Hostla,
QusB cceli paiidis ustium •
Bella premunl hosiilla,
Da robur, ler auxilium.
TTni trinoque Domino
Pit seinpiieriia gloria,
Qui vitam 8ln« termiiio
Nobis donet in palria. Amen.
HTMN8.
Pange lingua gloriosi
Corporis mysleriiim,
San^uinis^ue pretiosi,
Qiiein in Hiijiidi pretium
Fnictiis VL-nlria uenerosi
Rex effudit gentium.
Nobis datiis nobis natiis
Ex inlacta Vir,;ine,
Et in iniindo convcrsatiis,
Sparse) v«!rbl scmne,
Sui moras incolaius
Miro clausit ui-dine.
In wipremje nocte ccenae,
Recumbens cum frntribus,
Oiiserviitii leire piene
Cihis in lesalibiis.
C'ibiim turbaps du^denaB
Se dat suia manibua
Verbum caro, panera reruni
Verbocaruem efflcit:
Fitqiie SHiigiiis Cliristi roerum
El si flt^nsuHdifloit,
Ad Hrtn,indnm cor sincerum
Sola tides sufficit.
Tnntnm prpro Pflcramenlura
Veneremur ceniui :
Et antiquum documeutum
Novo OJutn* xUili •
To ransom ns he died in shame :
As our reward, in bliss he live*.
O savincf Victim ! opening Wide
Ihegateofheaveii toman belowi
Our foes press on from e>ery side
bestow ''"^*^'*'' '**^ »"*"hUi
To thy great name be endless praise,
Immortal (Jodhead, one in three!
Oh, grant us endless len!,'th ofdava
In our true native land with thee I
Sing, my tongue, the Saviour's
glory.
Of his Fleah the mystery sing ;
Of the BItMjd, all pri(;e exceeding,
Shed by our immorUil Klujr,
Destined for the world's redemp-
tiorj, *^
From a noble womb to spring.
Of a pure and spotless* Virgin
Bor«i for us on ejirih below.
He, as man with man conversing,
etayed, (ho seeds of truth to sow;
Then he closed in solemn order
Wondrously his lifc ol woe.
On the night of that Last Supper,
Seated with his chosen band,
He the paschal victim eating.
First tulflls the I iws corninnnd ;
1 hen, as (bod to all lii.s brethren,
Gives himself with his owr
hand.
Word made flesh, the bread of n»
lure
By his word to flesh he turns;
Wine into his bloo I he changes:
What though sense no change
discerns ?
Only be the heart in oirnesS
Ittith her lesson quiclily learns.
Down in adoration falling,
Lo ! the sacred host we hail ;
Lo^ o er ancient forms departinc,
wewer lites of gratto preVaU
Praelet Mes auppiemwituta
oensiium dfcfeciai.
Genitoii, Oenitoque
LausetjuJiiljifio,
SaJus, honor, villus quooue
^it (!t beiiwlictio :
Procedeiiti ab lUroqiw
Compjir sit laudatio.
HVMNS.
1001
FaUh, for aji defects svppMnff
Where the feeble senKh
To the everlaatin? Father
MiKbt, and endless luujj^t;.
tMuda, Siori, Salvato;em,
Landa ducern el pjistorenj.
In hymnis et cauticis.
Qii.iniuin poles, taiitiira aude.
Uiri.i major oinni laude,
Nee laudare sutflcia.
Laudis thema speciah'u,
Piinis vivus et vitalis
Hodie proponitur.
Qiiein hi sacra? mensa ccenie.
lurbaj (rairiiin duodenaj
Datum non ambigitur.
Sit laus plena, sit sonora,
bit juctindii, sit decora,
Mentis jiibiliitio.
pies enini solemnis a?itur,
Ju qua meriste prima recolitur
Hiijusinstitutio.
Tn hac mensa novi Resis,
Novum Piischa nova; legis,
Phase velus terminal.
» elu8l Item novitas,
Umbrara fugat veritai,
Noclera lux eliminat.
viuod in cwna Christiis grcasit,
lacicndem hocexpressit
Jn sui memoriam.
Docti sacris instilutis,
Panem. viniim, In siilutis
Consecramus hostiam.
Dogma d itiir Chrlstianis,
Quod ill carnem tramit nanisj
•Sequence.
gion, lift thy voice and siiijj-
Pra.se thy Saviour and thy^Kln^,
Pra.se wuh hymns thy ^eXVd
* ei doth he all praise excel •
None can ever reach his due.
See to-day before ua laid
Thim«^"'"""'^«'"'"« bread!
Theme (or praise and joy pro
Was, by our incarnate Lon|, ^^
Given to his aposUea ixjund.
Let the prrdse be loud and hitrh •
Sweet and tranquil be the joy '
Felt to-day in every breast ;
On this festival divine.
Which records the orjirin
Of the glorious Eucbiuist.
On this table of the Kinjf,
Our new paschal otR^ring
Brinars to end ihe o;<len rite ;
Here, for emjily shadows fled,
13 reality instead ;
Here, instead of darkness, light.
His own net at supper seated,
Christ ordained to be repeatetl,
In his memory divine;
yVheretbre now. with juloration.
We the host of our sjdvation
Consecrate from bread and wine.
Hear what holy Church maintain-
cih,
That the breafl its substance chan»-
84*
I n
101 »2
HYMNS.
Kt vlnum in snni^uinem.
Quod lion cjipis, qiio«i uon vides,
^niiiiosa rtinmt Hdus,
Prietor rtirura ordineni.
Sub diversis speciebiis,
Signis tiintiim el nun i«bu8,
Laieiit res eximiw.
Ciiro cibiia, siiinxius pouis;
Manet Uuntn (Jhrialus lotus
fc^ub utruquo specie.
A sumente !; n coriclssis,
Non cunt'ruclu^), iioa diviii.'*,
UiUmer ttccipitur.
Puinit iinua, suinunl millel
Qimntuin iste, tiuuiiin ille:
Nee Buinptua cunaumilur.
Punniqt b >ni, siimuut mail t
Borte liimen iiia*quuli,
Vibe, vel inleriius.
Word est malis, vita bonis:
Vide paris suinpiionis
Quiira sit dispar ex it us.
Frn.UT deimim Sucramento,
No v.;s;-lle8, sed inenienu>,
1 unluijr esse sub fmj^rnento,
Quaniurn toto le^itur.
Nulla rei til Hcieaura,
Signi t»»nlutn it fraetura,
Qua nt'c statua, nee statura
^ignali niinuitur.
Rcce piinis AiiRelorum,
litytUHcibus viatoruin:
Verw paiiis tii.oruin,
Noij mittendus caiiibus.
In fiii,'uri8 pnesiij'niiiur,
('urn l*mc iuiinula«ir:
Ajrnus Pasctiie depiitatur;
Datur iQuonu patribua.
Bone pastor, panis vere,
Je!*ii nostri nuserere :
Tu nos pasce, noa tuere:
Tu nos Oona lac videro
li: terra viventiuin.
Tu, qui cuncla scis et vales,
Qui nos piiscis hie niortalea:
luo.s ibi cominensales,
C'jiieredes, et sodales.
Vac Banciofum civium.
Amen.
Into Jli'^h, tJie wine to blood.
IJotii ii p i8« thy comprehending?
^aitli, ij.L' liiw ofsiyht tr.uiscen.»-iw
l-.ea|>a lu thmga not underslooti.
Here, beneath tliese aigna are hid.
den ^
Pricelesa tJi ti jts, to sense fo-bilden •
Signs, noi kniim, tuv >m\ we see'
Flesh from bread, and blo.jd fr -n
Yot is Christ in oiUier sign.
All entire, confessed to be.
They too, wiio of him parUike,
fowvar nut. nor rt)nd, nor break
8ut.ei:hre, their Lord receive.
Hhelh.'i una or thoiiwuids eat.
As; « ctiive the sel ^anie meaL
Nor ttie lu88 tor otiiers leave.
Both the wicked and the good
tat ol this celestial (b(xl ;
But with ends how opposite !
Ilere 'tis life ; and there Sis deaCh ;
1 he same, yet issuini? to each
In a diilercnce intiuite.
Nor a single doubt retain.
When they break the host in twain,
But that ui each part remains
What was In the whole b«ci^«;
Snwe the simple sign alone
puffers change in state or form,
Ihe signified rem ,ining one
And the same for evermore.
Lo! upon the altiir lies.
Hidden deep from human eyes,
T,^^ "f '"'Kf's I'-um the skies,
Made the (oimI of mortal man:
Children's me it to do;(8 denied ;
In old types loreaignilied ;
In the manna heaven-suppjied,
Isaac, and the paschal lamb.
Jesu ! Shepherd of the sheep !
inou thy fl«»ck in s.ifety keri).
1-ivmg bread! thy life supply ;
Sirengtiuai us, or else we die ;
Fill us wuh celeaJal grfu-.o:
Thou, who feedesi us beluw !
founa of all we liave or know!
t rail? that with thy saints above.
Sii^ ij at the fieast of juve,
Wo may shh iiiee iai'.i U-. face.
AmuQ.
1
ood.
are bid-
'biiden ;
wo see;
Mi t'r m
ike,
eak,
iceive.
uut,
ive.
K)d
lile!
deaCh ;
1 twain,
lis
•m,
re.
res,
i.in :
9J;
id,
wl
jva
uo.
I
m
HYMNS.
a^Dsmt o£ ^t. C()oma« aiqufnas.
Adoro te (.-evofe, lalens Delias,
Uiiw 8iib his Hjjiiria vere iatitiia ;
libi 80 cor nieuin totiim subjicit.
Quia te ctJiittsmplans totiim deflcit
Ave Jesu, pjwlor lideiiiirn ;
Aduui<« ildem omnium iu te cre-
duutium.
Jisus, K^ustus, lactiis, in te fallitur,
be<l audiiii solo luiocreditiir
Citjdo qiiidquiil dixil Dei Kil'ius-
Nd lioc verbo Vfiiias veriiis.
Ave Jesu, Pastor Hdeliiim ;
Adaugi rldem orauJum iu te cro-
dentium.
In cruce latebnt sola Deitaa-
Al hie lalet simid et Huinanitas •
Ambo tamfu credeiw alque con-
litens,
Peto quod petivit latro pwnitens.
Ave Jesu, Piistor Hde.ium ;
Adauge Hdem omuium in te cre-
deuiium.
Piagas, sicut Thomag, non iiitueor,
Deum tamon meum »e coiifiujor.
fac me tibi semper magis credere.
In te spem habere, w ddigere.
Ave Jesu, Pastor Hdeliuni ; '
Adauge fldem omnium iu te cre-
dent! um.
ho-
1^ memoriale mortis Domini !
Panis vivus, vitam prajstans
mini I
Praesta meae menti de te vivere,
yt te iili SL-mper dulce eajwre.
Ave Jesu, l»i»stor H<leiium ;
Ad;iu,'e Hdem omnium iii te cre-
dentium.
Pi(!>>licane- Jesu Domine,
Me immundum nmnda tuo san-
guine,
tujua inia stilia saivum fncere
iotummundumquitabonuiisceiere.
Ave Jtssu, Pastor HdHlium ;
Adauge riUem omnium in te cre-
demium.
O Goilhead hid, devoutly I adore
Who truly art within the forms be.
'ore me ;
To thee my heart I bow with bend-
ed knee,
^^ thee''* **""® '" "'"^'"•P'atiiig
Sight, touch, and taste Ir: thee are
each deceivtid,
The ear alone must safely is b*
lieved ;
I believe all the Son of God has
spoken.
Than truth's own word there is no
truer token.
God only on the cross lay hid from
view ;
But here lies hid at once the man-
hood too :
And I, in both professing my be-
lief.
Make the sjime prayer as tlie re-
pentant liiief.
Thy wounds, as Thomas saw, I do
not see ;
Yet Ihee confess my LonI and God
to be:
Make me believe thee ever more
and more ;
In thee my hope, in thee my love
to store.
O thou memorial of our Lord's own
dying !
O living bread to mortals lii'e sup-
plying! ^
Make ihou my soul henceforth on
thee to live;
Ever a taste of heavenly 8weetne,s«
give.
O loving Pelican ! O Jesu Lord !
Unclean 1 am, but cleanse mo in
thy blood !
Of which a single drop, for sinners
spilt,
all its guilt.
1004
HTMNS.
Jesu, quern vclatum nunc aspicio,
Oro, flal illud, qiUKl luin sitio,
Ut, to reveliitii curiiuiis Cucie,
Visa Him beauis tuju glorijo.
Ave J(?»u, Piujtor fldeliiiin ;
Adaiige Hdem umniutn in te cre-
(leuliuin.
Je3u ! whom for the present Tailed
I 800,
What I 8o thirst for, oh, Touchsafe
to me : *
That I may see thy countenance
unfolding,
And nmy be blest thy glory in be-
holding.
[The following is usually sung' after every stanza.]
Jesu, eternal Shepherd ! hear our cry ;
Incroaao tiie lUitn of all whode souls on thee rely.
Ave verum Corpus, natum
Ex Maria virgino.
Vere passum, immolatuin.
In cruce pro homine.
Cujus latus perforatum
Vero tluxit Hiingiiine,
Esto nobis prieguslalura,
Mortis in examine.
<) Clemens, O pie,
O dulcis Jesu, Fili Mari».
I^tose.
Hail to thee ! true Body, sprung
From the Virgin Mary's wotnb !
'I'he same that on the cross was
hung.
And bore for man the bitter doom !
Thou, whose side was pierced, and
flowed,
Both with water and with blood;
Suffer us to taste of thee,
In our life's last aguny.
O kind, O loving One I
O sweet Jesu, Mary's Son I
fftie SacreU Jl^eart of Sesus.
All ye who seek a ct;rtain cure
In trouble and distress.
Whatever sorrow vex the mind,
Or guilt the soul oppress :
Jesus, who gave himself for you
Upon the cross tt» die.
Opens to you his sacred heart,—
Oh, to that heart draw nigh .'
Ye hear how kindly he invites ;
Ye hear his words so blest;—
** All ye that labor, come to me,
And 1 will give you rest."
What meeker than the Savioiv'i
heart'/—
As en the cross he lay
It did his murderers forgive,
And for their pardon pray.
O heart ! thou joy of Saints on
high !
Thou hope of sinners here!
Attracted by those loving words,
To thee I lift my prayer.
Wash thou my wounds in that
dear blood
Which forth from thee doth
flow ;
New grace, new hope insoixe; a
new
And better heart bestow.
HYMK8.
1005
Wjmn of tl>e asiessen l^frflfn i«aij.
Avo maris stella,
Dei Muter ulina,
Atque semper Virgo,
Felix cujji porta.
Sumens illiid Ave
Gabrielis ore,
Fiiiida iius in pace,
Mutana Eva) noinen.
Solve vincia reis,
Prot'er lumen cwcis,
l^Iulu nostra pelje,
Bona cuucta posce.
Monstra fe esse Matrem,
Siimat per te preces,
QuJ<j)ro nobis uatuti,
Tulit esse tuus.
Virgo singularis,
'titer t mnes niitis,
Nos culpis solulos,
Aiitesl'uc etcastos.
Vitam prsBsta puram,
Iter para tutum ;
J't videntes Jesiiro,
Semper collwtemur.
Sit laus Deo Patri,
Sum mo Christo ducus,
Spiritui Sancto,
Tribua honor unus. Amen.
Gentle Star of ocean I
Portal or the slijr I
Ever Virgin Moliier
Of tlie Lord most high !
Oh ! by Gabriel's Ave,
Uttered long ago,
Eva's name reversing,
Stablish peace below.
Break the captive's feltere;
Light on blindness pour :
All our ills expelling,
Every bliss imploitj.
Show thyself a Mother ;
Offer him our sighs.
Who (or us inairnaie,
Did not thee despise.
Virgin of all virgins:
To thy shelter take us:
Gentlest of the gentle !
Chaste and gentle make usi
Still, as on we journey.
Help our weak endeavor ;
1 111 with thee and Jesus
VVe rejoice Ibrever.
Through the highest heaven,
To the Almighty Three,
Father, Son, and Spirit,
One same glory be. Amen.
iFeast of tfte annuncfatfon.
What mortal tongue can sing thy
praise.
Dear Mother of the Lord ?—
Thy glory to record.
uciOij^S
Who bom of man can f>enetrate
Thy soul's majesiic slirine?
Who can thy mighty gift* iint
fold.
Or rightly them divine?
1006
HYMim.
H'»y, Virsflii, wimt sweet forc« w •
thiit.
Which (X.iii the Fiither'a bn.ast
Uruw lorih hia coHJU;rii<U aou,
i o be ihy bosiun's guoslV
Twiw not thy Kuilelfss ftiith nione,
Ihiilliluid Iheem) hiyf.;
Twiw iioi iliy pure mr.iphic love,
Orpourleaacijasliiy:
But, oh! it WHS thy lowMnew,
VV oil j>lcusiutf U> I Ik u>rd,
•' K'j tb*-) worthy to b»
CUUIO
The Mother jf the Word.
Oh, loaiestl-whose huinllitT
8o8we«iU WU8 toseel
TIml (mmI, rur;^(.ilul of hjm»"jlt
AbumtahiinsMir'.oriiot,! ^
Pnii8(. U)the Father, with the Soil,
M7 .;'"■*' **"■"'" WW conueive.]
Within the Virgin's womb.
STDe ©r'orB of tUe a3lc«»eli Vhaln i«jirD.
Stiibat Muter doiorrsn,
Juxtii cnicein lacr^uiosa,
Diun ptjiidi-biU i-'iliiia.
Cujui-- aiiiinaiii aoineiuem,
CoiiiiisiuUiin, el doli'iiluin,
I'ertraiisivit gladius.
(y quam tristis et afflicta
Fiiit ilia bene(hciii
MattT Uiiigeniii !
QtiiB maerebai, et dolebat,
I'ia Mater dum videbut
Natl poenaa iiidyti.
Quis est homo, qui non flerct
Alatrem Ohristi si vidtret
In tanto supplicio V
Quia non possei coiitristari,
C'hrisii Mairein conieinplari
Dulentem cum FilioV
Pro peccatis suae geatis,
V idii Jenuin in luriuentia,
Euiiigfilissubditiira.
Viditsuuin dulct-m natum
Morieiido, dusolatum,
Dum eiuisit spiritum.
Kia Mater, fons amoris,
Me seiitiiv vnu doloria
Fac, ut tecum lui^eara.
Fac ut arde;it cor luemn
lu amiindo (Jlirislum Doum,
•-i Sibk QOtHpliiCViUti,
At the cross her station kenpjnj?.
Stood iliL- inournlid mother wJen-
Close to Jesus to the last :
Through her heat, his sorrow
alianng,
All his bitter anguish bearing,
Wow at leuylJj die swoi-d had
passed.
Oh, hov^sad and sore distressed
Wius that mother hii<hly blust
or the sole begolten One !
Christ above in torment hangs:
fehe benewlii biholds the pangs
or her dying gloi >us «on.
l:->there!r ,. whow I,! not w. p,
V, iitflmed in niiserius so deep
Clirist's dear motlur to behold V
Can the hum;ai heart lofraia
tn* :« i ..rtaliing in he. pain,
lu that motiier's puuj uutold i
Bruised, derided, cursecl, -feilled,
She b<jheld her tender . i.iid
All Willi blo' scour -fs rent;
For the sins o( , >w ation
Saw him hang i ,t<^ on,
Tdl his spirit nh i.v «ent.
O thou mother! fount of love
Touch my spirit from abo\e,
Mak« my lieart with thine nccora
Jiake me feel ms t;„)u hast felt :
Make my soul U) glow and melt
Vv iih the love oi Christ my Lord
Saiicta Muter istud ains,
CruciHxiHgepiaj^aa^"^
Ct»r»w aun» vuiide.
Tui Nali vulueruli,
ium diKiiail pru iii«i nati.
Planus fUticuin divide.
Fac me teciiin pie flero,
CruciHxoconiulero,
Uouec ego vnero.
Juxla crui'in lecuin aUire,
c-t ine libi wKJiarts,
lu pittiictii desider*!.
Virtfo virwnmii i)rw!olanL
Mmijain lion sis alnllrl^
i-acmr lecimi plaii««r«.
*acuip<.iu.,i, v;|,h«ti ,„u,t,.m,
Pusaioiiis lac coiisc.n.iu,
lit plaiyras recolere.
Fac me pliiKis vuln«rari,
r ac me cii i. . iiioOriiui,
tl cruore I ilii.
Flammis lie mar aucc^nsus
Per te, VIrKO, 8i! 1 deiei. m
• die judicii.
Ohriste, cum sit ' ' exJre,
iiii |»er Alatrein i ,c venire^
Ad palinuiii loriaj.
Qiiaiido corpus inor «iur,
fac ut aiiiime dorieiur
Paradisi gloria.
Amen.
Willi lor mo.i.iorinenu. died.
If' me iniiiKle (,.„,^ ^.n, ^
W".."....«n,,,w.,.. n,.di' me.
"ytliecr...... win, Uicfio Slay •
Km "'J''? '""■••*•'• ''''yp'«r,
IS all I „ik „J tii.-c (o give.
Virt(iiiof,.!| V,, ,., ,„.pt,
Listen tu ,iiy loiht ,,. quest :
LKiiie«»iHn- thy ^'riH divine:
U't me, I., my (au:.^ |,re,,n,, '
liJ my iMMly hear the ile.al,
Ol that dyiiiff tkiii ol ihuie.
Woim.led with his every wouiuL
feleq. my su„| ,i,n, haih swu^aa^d
la his V. ry t>;o(Hl away ;
Be to me, () VirKia, iiii,'li,
l^l III llaines I buru and die
liihi8awruljii(igMu-nt-day.'
Christ, wli.,11 thou aMt call ate
hence,
Be thy niotliei my defence,
Be my crosH my victory;
hile my hoily hf^,. decays,
Aiay my s«,iil it.y ^tKHlness praise.
Sate m paradise wiih thee.
Amen.
'^ rf*" { ''fe^prin? of the soul !
iht' Hather'a power, and glory
briKht! '
Tht-e with thf Angels we exfol:
••"in thee ihey draw their life
aim ii{L(ht
Thy thousand thousand hosts are
spread,
But Michael Ix ar* thy sUindard
uituu, IhiKh
And lili4» Uie mighty cruM on
St. iWfcJDaer.
He in thru -i!,n, the r»'» ■) powers
Old viti, their d'ugon trinoij
expel: ^
And hurled them nii the heaven's
hiKh lower.H,
iiown like a thunderbolt to h*l!
Grant us with M hael still. O r ord
At(ainst ihe riii< ■ of ,ridu tJ
(iXht :
So UljJV U •_ !W!: :.:■ :;;*r re«.-=r^
BefoVe tl lamb's pure tbrorip
of lighu
m
1008
HYMNS.
Now to the Father and the Son,
Will) roue Irom death, all tflory
be;
With thee, O holy (Comforter,
liencutbrlh through all eternity.
IfTithin the Octave of tke Jtten
eioH.]
Glory to Jesus, who returns
In pomp triuinphaiil to the skr.
,Vlth thoe, O l-'iaher,aiul with thee
O Holy Ghost, eternally.
&t. SosepI).
Jofceph, pure spouse of that im-
mortal bride,
Who shines in ever-virgin glory
brij,'nt,
Thy pr.ilse let all the earth re-
echo! ni; StMUi
Bucli to the realms of lijtht.
Thee, when sore doubts of thine
affianced wife
Had lilled thy righteous spirit with
dismay, [words,
.An angel visited, and, with blest
Wcaltered t*iy tears away.
Tiiine nrins embraced thy Maker
newly born;
With him to Egypt's desert d^bt
thou fly ;
Him in Jerusalem didst seek and
tind;
Oh, day of joy to thee!
Not until after death their blissful
crown
Olhen obtain ; but unto thee was
given,
In thine own lifetime to enloy thy
G»h1,
As do the blest in boaven.
Grant us, great Trinity, for Joseph's
SJike,
The heights of immortality to
gain ;
There, with glad tongues, thy praise
to celebrate
In one eternal strain.
^11 Safnts.
Giver of life, eternal Lf>rd !
Thy own redeemed delerid ;
Mother of grace : lh> children save,
And help Uieni to the end.
Ve thousand thousand angel hosts!
Assist us in our utied ;
Yp Patriarchs! with the Prophet
choir !
For our forgiveness plead.
Herald of Christ ! and thou who still
Dost heaven's dreiid keys retain !
Ye giorioud Apostles all !
t'iiiuose our ijuiUy djaia.
Army of Martyrs! holy priests
In beauteous array!
Ye happy trmips of virgins chaste {
Wash all our sins away.
All ye who high above the stars
In heuvenly glory nifrn!
May we through your blest prayers
the gifts
Of endless life obtain.
Praise, honor, to the Father be,
Praise to his only S«»»f ;
Praise to the Spirit paraelet«.
While ceaseless ages ruu«
HTMNS.
1009
at. JTrancfs Xabfer.
Ity God, I love thee, not because
I hope lor h«;aven Uieivt)y ;
Nor Iwcuuse they, who love thee
not,
Must burn eternally.
Thou, O my Jesus, Thou didst me
Upon tho Cross embrace.
Tor me didst bear the nails and
spear.
And manifold disgrace,
And griefs and torments number-
UhS,
And sweat of agonv ;
Even deulh itself— mib all for one
Who was tliiue euemy !
Then why. O blowed Jesu Christ,
Should 1 not love thee well :
Not lor the sake of winning hear-
Or of escaping hell :
Not with the hope of Bniaiop
auKht; »«ui»r
Not seeking a reward ;
But as thyself hast loved moi
O ever-loving Lord 1
E'en so I love thee, and will love,
And in thy praise will sing ;
Solely because thou art my (iod.
And my eternal King.
^ ©onfessor or BBfstop.
Iste Confessor Dom'ni, colentes.
Quern pie laudant populi per or-
bem,
Hacdie Itetus m rult beatas
Scand* re sedes.
The Confessor of Christ, from sbora
to shore,
Worahippeil with solemn rite;
This day went up with joy, his
labors o'er.
To his blest seat in light.
// it be not the day of kit dealA, tke follvwinff is tubatituUd:
Has die Iwtus meruit supremos
Laudis honores.
This day receives those honors
which lire his.
High m the realms of light
Qui plus, prudens, hyimilis, pudl- Holy and imiocent were all bis
c"*" , ways;
Ntbriain duxit sine labe ^itam, Sweel, temperate, unstained ;
Donee himiantmanimuvitttune Ilia life was nniyer— his every
Spiritus artus. brealb wiis prain,, '
While brealii lo i.m remained.
Ci^jus ob praestans meritum fie- Orttiines his merits high in every
qiienter, |u„d, " '
^Egra qua- passim jacuere membra, In cures have been displaytHJ ;
Vmbiis niorbi domitis, saluti And still dcx^s hialth return at bil
»-«4MtiJuuatuf. cdriimand
To many a frame deca/ed.
L 3 85
1010
HYMNS.
Noster hlnc illi chorus obseqiicn-
U'lll
Concir.if laudem, celebresque pal-
Vt j)ii8 ejus prccibus Juvemur
Oinneper wvuin..
Pit 8:ilu8 illi, decus, ntque virtua,
Qui sujier C(«li eolio coruscans,
l(*liU9 ujundi st'iiern guberuat
Trinus et uima.
Therefore to him triumphant pmbe
And yearly songs renew ;
Praying our glorious Saint for us to
pray, ""'*'
All the long ages through.
To God, of all the centre and the
source,
Be power and glory given ;
Who sways the n.ighly ^hIJ
through all its course,
From the bright tbrouo of Ifeav-
eu.
Sequence fn iaa»» for m Mtun.
Dies irtB, dies Ilia,
Solvet saeclum in favilla,
Teste David cum Sibylla.
Quantus tremor est futunis,
Quando Jiulex est vonturus,
Cuncta stride discussurusi
Tuba miruiu spargens sonum
Per sepulchra regioiium,
U)get omues ante thronura.
Mors Btupebit, et nature,
Cum resurget creatura,
-udicimU i-esponsura.
Liher scriptus proferetur,
In (juo totum coutinetur.
i/stde mundusjudicetur."
Judex ergo cum sedebit,
Quid(|uid latet, apparebit:
Nil inultum remauebit.
Quid gum miser tunc dicturus?
Quem patrornim rogaturus,
Cum vix Justus sit securus ?
Rex tremend» malestatln.
^ui Bulvandos salvas gratia
Bal?a me, fons pie talis.
NIghor still, and still more nigh
Draws the day of prophecy,
Doomed to melt the earth and sky.
»^.: what trembling there shall be,
When the world its judge shall set,
Commg in dread mtyestv!
trump, with thriUing
Hark! the
tone,
From sepulchral regions lono.
Summons all before the throne:
Time and death it doth appall,
1 o see the buried ages all
Rise to answer at the cjill.
Now the books are open spread :
™ the writing must be nad,
Which condemns the quick aid
dead:
Now, before the Judge sevtie
Hidden things must all appear;
Naught can pass unpunished here
What shall guilty I then plead?
Who for me will interctHlf,
When the Mints shall comfort need?
"Sng of d~radfui majcsiy!
Who dost freely justify I
Fount of pity, save thou met
HYMNS.
Keatrdare, JesH pie
QikkI Slim tuiisa tiiit vi»:
Ne ine fierdas ilia die.
Qiiierens me, sedisti laasus;
Kfdernisti, criictin passus:
Tantus lubur uuii aU cusaus.
Juste Judex ultionis,
Diiiiiirn t'lic rumissiunis
Ante dlein ralioiiia.
lii!,'emisco tamqiinm reus:
(iilpa riibet vullu» meuH:
Supplicuiiti puree, Duus.
Qui Mnriam ubsolvlsti,
El laironem exiiudisli,
Mihi quuque spera dedisti.
• Prc'ces mesR nnn aunt dignae :
fH!d tu bonus tiac benii^ne,
Ns perenni cremer iyne.
Inter oves locum prsesta.
El &i} hcedid M»e sequestra,
Statuens in parte dextra.
Confutatis maledictia,
I'lainniia acribua addlctis,
Voca me cum benediclia.
Orosupplexet acclini?.
Cor contritum quasi cinia:
Uere cumm mei fiiiia.
Lacrymoaa diea illn.
Qua resurj/'-J ex favilla
Judicandus homo reus.
Iluic ergo puree, Deus
iOl]
Pie Joan Doralne,
Duttii eia requiem.
Amen.
Recollect, O love divine! .
Twaa for thia lost aheep of thiiif
Thou thy glory didai resign:
Sateat wearied weking me:
Hufferedst upon the tn-e:
Lei not vain thy labor b(>
Judge of justice, hear my praye.-
Spare me, Lord, in mercj- KpuPfl
Lre the reckoning-duy uppuur.
Lot thy gracious face I aeek ;
^hame and griif are on my chwk :
Sigha and tears my sorrow ajH-'ak.
Thou didst Mar>'a guilt forgive;
Didst the dying tliief receive;
Hence dolh hope within me live.
Worthless are my prayers, I know;
Yet, oh, cause me not to go
Into everlasting woe.
Severed from the guilty band,
R ake me with thy sheep to stand,
Flacmg me on thy right hand.
When the cursed in anguish flee
Into flames of misery;
With the blest then call thou me.
Suppliant in the dust I lie ;
My heart a cinder, crushed and div;
Help me, Lord, when death is nigh I
Full of tears, and full of dreml,
Is the day that wakes the dead,
Calling all, witlj solemn blast.
From the ashes of the past.
Lord of mercy ! Jesu blest !
Grunt the faithful light and real, i
Ameo. I
Ummbxanu of the iHieaion
Prayer for Perseverance.
Oh ! Mnrv. Mother of God, and my own hclovn.l iir«M i
I cnat my.offut thy toot to th^.k thoc^wrall tS^^rL^^llfj'
rhou httHt obt^uncd for mo durin^f this Holy MEm Ah.
howHwoct ,t i« t(, rcnunubor all those ctSulru^vlh
et.i,^l,te.icd ,ny numl, inHumod n.y hcurt, u, d uS
propuro for death and judK.nont! ^IIow joyful was U „t S. ?
mo.nent, ;vhon I resolved to chan^^o n.y^itl and k«"' ,"1
con.i.uuulnuMitH of God ! How urcat tlm «?.!.« l/f . ? ^''®
•m,r I hud made that sincere cin^ssion o U Zins T'l^^r'
Hha 1 I forget that delightful hour when I re "nn me. ded n.v
B(ul and salvation to thy ni()thcrly eure-tluit «fr, ? i. '
Never will I sin any more. Never will I i.tter ii, tt lu^ ^
the Tu s^ o • .. ^ " "^'V"«'"'*«^l -i", "'Hi so lose Ip.in all
me iriuts of my conversion. Now, ] am u child of (Jo.
Jesus C inst, thy divine Son, is my fi-iJ,, 1 1 o a iels are .,;
companions. 1 mn a dear cl'iihl of thine.' oV fhlyTu KM
keep mo ever in thy loving heart! Maintain, tS.tSo
resolutions in rny soul. I'ray for mo, thy child to es us thv
l„.'InJ ^''r'"^ l'«l|> ii'o, wuteli over mo, aupportino ; novor
Remember, dear Christian!
1. To follow the coui.8«l8 of y.uir spiritual fattier.
p^^pZ'iiZJit^!^?^ '"'"••"- '"'^ --*»«••" »-- Of tb.
3. To inaimala in your lieart a dovoliun tn th- h.»ly Rowirv
voUlSjrr^u'l'rt^::.^. ^^-.-'^ "' - Koo<1 Cl.ri.,iJj Vrie„dedto
Ci0t of tl)e ^open.
Papa, or pope was a name anciently jriV.^n to beWod aji "
respe<.te( 8upenor«. especially eccle.4st.cal wl oTst tT.n
urn. m,n l,y tur, in the Kast than in the West. An.on.r.fc
^o Greeks, .t was extensively in use ; an.l the .rtT^^'
)er >t their ancent bishops were a.l.Jresse.l and describe j
H .lUml to desi^Miato he niure cn-.in.nt or venerable an,<.„..
to prelacy ; and ni the West it came to be employ !i:
c ;ively,,us peculiar to the bishop of iiome, who i. the uui-
e-! b '/• H '; n\ '^'"i "^''^^ •-•^Jn.p-the visible head, upoi
a th.ot tKt CluPch of which the Lord Jesus Chris h
the invisible head, ui heaven.
The supremacy of the pope is not men-ly one of diirnity
or honor, but it ,s ahso one <,f junsdictiou. lie preside! by
dmne njjht, over the entire society which formi the Cathi
IK Lhiirch upon earth, as in the several districts or dioct-e8
into which .hut Ohnrch is divided, each bi.shop preside,
over that one which us committed to his care. The ix.pe i.s
bisliop of the diocese of Rome; but he has jurisdiction al.o
in every du.ceSM m the Christian world, and has care of nn^
vHima u,i' those parts where the faith luis been preachid
out whose oi-jjuuizatiou is not yet perfect; ju -xh.M'or ihoJ
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LIST OF THE POIES.
places which are overshadowed by darkness of en or or in
fidehty. He is burdened witli the solicitude of all the
churches, and is sent to teach all nations. He has the ri<'ht
of exaniinhig into the soundness of faith of every other
bishop, and of inspecting and requiring an account of his
administration. He is oblij^'ed to see that not only is the
law of God everyAvhere adhered to, but also to examine
how the laws of discipline are executed ; and he is empow.
ered, where he »ee8 xutficient cause, to dispense with the
obligation of the general laws of the Church, especially in
those cases whei 3 it was manifestly the intention of "the
legislature that they should not bind, though their letter
would appear to sustain the obligation. It is not, however
in his power, nor^n that of any other tribunal, to dispense
• with the obligations of the divine law, nor of the law of
nature. It is his privilege to call general councils— to pre
Bide in them in person, or by deputies, who are called le
gates— to see their decrees executed. It is also his privi
lege, in like manner, to sit in judgment upon bishops, and
m the higher and more important eccleaiflstical causes' and
those which regard the doctrine, the general discipline, or
the ejeneral welfare of the Church.
His decisions upon cases tried before him are those of
the highest court on earth, in which ecclesiastical causes
are cognisable, and from which of course there lies no
appeal.
JS'o Catholic has the folly to imagine that he is impeccable,
for he is but a frail human being, though bearing a heavenly
commission ; but the authority of this commission is net im-
paired by the weakness or the criminality of him who holds
the power which it confers.
His supremacy in the Church was established by our
Lord Jesus Christ himself, as an essential part of the con-
Btitiition of that body, and no power inferior to that of the
Saviour who gave that constitution could, or can, make any
alteration therei?-.
In the early part of the Saviour's public ministry, two
brothers, Andrew and Simon (the sons of Jona), were fish-
ermen, and originally fn-m Bethsaida (John i. 44) in Galilee,
on the shore of the I'ke of Genn.nsareth. Thence they re-
moved to Capernaum (Mark i. 29 1. near the mouch of the
Jordan, on the same lake. They were religious, and lived
LIST OF THE POPES.
1016
In expectation of the coming of the Messisw An,u v
c me a disciple of St. John ?he Bapf.X Sobt^vi J
point out Jesus as the Lamb of Gocf rJohn i SfirhTf f ^
the Saviour and staid with Inm that^ day H \t tXht
his brother Simon, ffave him the hannv f !r1mr7 i i ^^"^,"'
him to Jesus (John i. 42) upon wlH !^ ',''"; ^'^^^^^^
Simon, said, 4hou art stn"rthT on of S^fe Tu
be called Cephas, which is interpreted Peter " ' "^""^^
It may be here remarked, once for all, that the meaning
b nor ^'^^"^ '"^ ^^^^^' ^° *^>^ ^"^'^^^^h h^gu^4
Towards the close of that year, when the mnlfif,,.?.-
pressed up him to hear I„s discourseron tL W rfo
thelake,fie went into Simon's boat, and having put a
tie from the land (Luke v.), he, sitting, taught the mu ti
tude ; then launching out into the deepjie caused the men
to draw miraculously an immense quantity of fishes to the
gathering m of which, James and J^hn, tlisons of Z^-bedee
were called. Simon, astonished, besought Jesus to cleS
from him, for he was a sinful man. unworthy of the pres.'rce
of this mighty one of L.rael. Jesus told him : " tiar no?
from henceforth thou shait catch men." And these d Li nil'
havmg brought their ships to land, leaving all S. TtEev
followed the Saviour (Mark i. 17— Luke v II) ^
About the feast of the passover, in the year 31, Christ
chose his twelve apostles, and at the head of the list we
find bimon, who is called Peter." (Matt. x. 2-L„ke vi
if^/" «"^^«^"tl» cjiapter of the gospel acc.nling to
St. iJatthew. we read the following passage, beginning at
verse thirteen: ''And Jesus came^' Lo the quarters of
Ciesaiea Philipp, : and he asked his disciples, savin--
VV hom say men, that the son of man is? But they said*
borne John t.ie Baptist, and some Elias, and others Jere-
mias, or one of the propjiets. Jesus sarM) to them: Whom
do you say that I am? Simon iVtor answered and said-
Thou art Christ, the son of the I'vin- God. And Jesus an-
ewermg, said to him : Blessed ar Oiou, Simon, son of Jona ■
because flesh and bhxnJ liath not revealed it to thee- but
my Father who is in heaven. And I say to thee that Vitoi;
ART Petkr: and upon rnis ro(k I will buihl my church, and
Ci""'*'^ ' ♦s^-*5 dia.zi II' ' ~ " - - -
And I will
^, , w ^^,, „;;, pii-vau iigiiiiui R. Ami I will
give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heavea And
m i
I
1016
LIST OF THE TOPES
^huimever hou shalt Mnd upon earth, it Bhall he b.>unc
al... i.i the heavens: and whatsoever thoi shalt W..
enrth, it shall be loosecJ in the heavens" ^''"' *'"
At f)ie ha supper, St. Luke informs us (xxii 31)- "Tl.«
Lord said- to I'eter, " Si.non, 8„non, hel oUJ S t I'n h . h
desn-c,d t<, have thee that he nn.d.t sld thee;; w C '
.^.ve prajed for thee, that thy faith fail not- ad t u
b.n,jr „„ee converted, amfirni thy brethren." St J 1, '
lon.Ks n.s (XX.. 15, etc.) of the manner in which af k'
resu,reetj.;n, our Lord gave to Peter the charlie o ■, 1]
not <mlv h.s hunbs, but also the sheep from which tev?
nve^tl.ejr sustenance; and signified lo him the mam^;tf
Thus (hd tho SavioTir, acconh'ng to all ancient writ^.ra
cnnst.rute Peter the visible heacl of that Sh w ''
constm,t,on wa.s ordained by the .same Jesus to be one fd
under one shepherd. (Johr. x. 16 )
It was necessary that this office of supreme visible he id
Jl ou d contmue as long as the Church' itself w, „ d ,'t
M.;;""' ''"• "f '''"^\ t''^t i.s, until the end of the w j
(Matt xxvm. 20, etc. : and during this period tl e o i
was t<> be perpetual to the successors of pI- I «
count the days of his pontificate from the dea h < tie
Snv.our, or from the time of the descent of the Hoiv (Um
ami say that Jesu. sum.red in the H^d year o/ 2 Z^
era: Peter presided over -the universal church ,hn- " i
penod <,f 83 years; for he suffered martyrd.>n n t St?
of K,.me on the 2'.)th of June, in the vear 66. Hov.v i?
as the computation of tune from the birth of Christ did n, t'
comn.ence for several centuries after his death, i i ^^^
discovered and acknowledged, that wliat we cal the e^
66 was ,n fact the year 7.), and that the head of t he io -
tol.c CO h.ge survived his master about Si years. Dut
Ju. hrst tour years after our Saviour's death. St l^t^r N^nf
round,as did the <^her.postles, visiting the clnl^di^lt "
m the vH>imty of Judea; but in the fifth year he fixed his
residence at Ant och in Asia Minor, that is. in the yea 3
00,,, era. Whilst he presi.led in a special manne ovfr
; Hn ' '• r ^'■'^']";''Vlyj'-'^ited Jerusalem and other nei.h-
(t'.U.it 1. 18). In the year 40 of the vulgar era. St Peter
went to Romp nn,J a^,..} !.:„ o,. . • ., .'^ . . • .'^- '^"*^^
went to Kome, and fixed his See i;-- Vj
«at citj m tne eaiij
LIST OF THE POPES.
1017
part of the year 41. He returned on a visit in i^ ^ .
and in the year 44 was cast into prison bvH *^'^^«•«*.
he waa miraculously delivered bv^/n an ^'f ,^^''^*'' ^J^e»ce
went back to Rome Xre hp rL f^ ^^''^'' ^"•) ^^e
when the Jews wc^'o expel "^ fZ ^h!^.""!'' l^^ ^'^'^^ ^^'
the emperor. He ajruiiVvisi^'n ?"? ^'"'^ ^'^y bv Claudius
Cour.eifof JerusaLX th year IT V^ ''TT^ ^' ''>«
he visited several churches ofllretmn to K^ Atter thia,
as was before rem-irUv.H h« return to Itome— where.
the 29th of June 66 iwr'' Tf'."^ ""^^«'- ^^'o "«
the Church near?;. 38 yea s ^, "in f^A M, '''^'^'' ^'^'^^ "^
the time is calculated Cn ihe ner L oM 'I;'"^^ ^^?^'*'«"«
in that citv which frnm h; ^ ^ "^ his hxmg his 8ee
<=apitalof"ChT£dom '"''^''^''-^^-' ^^ become the
•^'«. J\rames.
1 St. Peter,
2 S. Linus,
3 S. Aimcletus,*
4 S. Clement 1.
5 S. EvariHtus,
6 S. Alexander I.
7 f*. Sixtus I,
8 S. Teiesphorua,
9 S. Hyginus,
10 8. Plus I.
li •"^. Anicetus,
12 S tJ(Her,
13 .'•'. Kleutherius,
14 S. Victor I.
15 S. Zuphyrinus,
1« 8. Oalliatus 1.
17 S. I rban (.
18 y, Pi>ntianus,
19 S. Anterua,
20 S. Fabian,
2 J S. C'orneiius,
J^ovatiauy first ^ntipape.
Country,
f'alilee,
Tuscany,
Athens,
Rome,
Syria,
Rome,
Greece,
Athens,
•Aqulleia,
Syria,
Fundi,
Greece,
Africa,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
<>reece,
Rome,
Rome,
22 S. I.miua I.
23 S. Stephen I.
24 S. Sixtus II.
25 S. Dionysius,
26 S. Felix I.
27 S. Kutychianus,
Rome,
Rome,
Athens,
Kome,
Rome,
Recession,
Date of
41
66
78
0\
irj
lUO
119
127
139
143
157
168
177
193
203
219
8S23
230
235
236
2SX
252
253
257
8S9
209
275
Oovemed,
Vrs. vtus. ds.
etc. etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
3
5
IQ
f'Ul.
etc.
'tt.
fir.
1
etc.
etc.
etc.
etc.
1
25
12
12
9
9
10
11
4
t;
9
15
9
17
4
7
5
15
1
etc.
etc.
etc.
9
etc.
etc.
eta
aw,
93
28
etc.
etc
4
10
5
8
3
6
6
il
5
etc.
a
etc
5
10
etc
etc
etc.
r^I^el"" '''^'''"""' '^""''guUh two popes, whereinlhi;; pii^ Jul^ ^"^
86
II i
m
1018
JVb. A'ameg,
2» H. Caiuis
i!0 S. ftliiiwlllnus,
:M a. Mamflhw I.
HI H. Kiiwibin.s,
3i> S, M.-lcliiiides,
3:J S. SyivtHior 1.
84 S. M.irk,
3.'» S. Jiiliiiit I.
30 S. Lilnriiia,
37 ». F.Mlx II.
LIST OF THE POPES.
Country.
Ddlmutia,
Rome,
Koine,
(irist'ce,
Africji,
Rome,
Rornu,
Ruine,
Rome,
Rume,
^ccetsion.
Date of.
283
awj
3(18
310
311
314
33(S
337
35^i
Oovernei,
Yra. num. dt
12
8
2
2
21
15
14
4
etc
etc.
U
6
II
2
4
17
etc.
U
15
2
LibiTiiis havn^ been haniahed hy tlio Arinns, Felix <l..rin„
upw.r, . or two yearn of his abnence, govermJl ti( h' ;i "J
coi..H«„Uor.ial.isvlc«r,or,a8 Home say, usurped the r.iua' '
..sen. Pope. However that nno l>e, l.e resigned upo.S'er... a
'•I l-d)eriuH So ll.at n.) date of accession is Kiven, for hi! ..id
r.lers mt« the time of l.ibe.ius. tiome omit the nmne altu^i.i.n
Damasus F. Spain,
Umicinugt or Ursinun, an JliUipope.
39 S. Sinciiw, Rome,
38 S
36U
40 S. Anartiimius I.
41 s. Innocent I.
4'i S. /o/imuH,
43 S. Koniiace I.
Rome,
Alhano,
Greece,
Rome,
384
3U8
401
417
418
EuJaiius, the Jtrchdcaain,, third Jtntipope.
44 S. Celestiiie I.
45 S. Sixtus III.
415 r-, |.,o I. (groat)
47 S. Hilary,
48 S. Simphciiu,
4!l S. I'Viix III.
. t^x'la^uiB I.
S. Ana-sitisiue \\.
S. c«yni:n..cl«U8,
5i»
51
55>
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Sardis,
Tibur,
Rome,
Hume,
Home,
Sardinia,
422
4;)2
440
483
4I>6
^8
53
54
Laurence^ the Archdmcon, fourth .^ntipope.
!^- Hormisdas,
s. John I.
55 H. I Vlix IV.
50 B. Boniface IL
Campania,
Tusciuiy,
Sanniis,
J Rome, (Gothic
( race)
DioseoruH, fifth Jintipope.
37 John n. (.Merciu-ius) Rt>me,
«f S. Auapetus, Rome,
59 8. Hiherlua, Campania,
bit Vii^iljiis, Rome,
61 p». PflaKliiR f. ,
6l» .l.)hn III, (Catellin) Pome,
tt3 Uuiiedict I. Ruiae,
514
533
520
530
\-
ssa
536
538
555
500
574
18
2 etc
14
etc.
3
U
10
15
2
10
1
9
9
3
8
7
10
etc.
etc.
7
U
"29
21
1
4
5
9
29
13
5
10
y
etc
etc.
4
8
19
1
11
'n
15
7
iJ7
»
11
2
8
12
4
2
etc
S
3
2
4
ftO.
10
19
2
etc.
15
5
18
4
10
18
12
11
16
4
1
1^
4
17
elc.
tile.
6
etc
II
U
H
y2
2
15
i
2
etc
10
2
U)
9
t»
8
7
etc.
etc,
1>
'29
1
4
9
29
5
10
etc
etc.
8
19
11
i3
/
i.7
4
ftO.
10
19
etc.
5
Id
10
1!*
11
16
1
'28
LIST OF THE POPES.
Ct
fi.)
6t)
<)7
CH
4i!)
70
71
7:2
7.{
71
7.>
76
Mtnua.
iVhijrius rr.
•"^i. "iretrory [. (great)
''*.il)iniiimiH,
nmiitiu^ III.
I!i>iii('ace IV.
Deiiwifdit,
Hoiiiiace V.
llDiioriiiii 1.
"evciiiiua,
■I nil II IV.
Tli»M»(l()re,
^;. Miirlin I.
l'^Ut(UHiU8 I.
Country.
Rome,
HolMU,
Tnwiiny,
Kninc,
M)ir«i,
liiuiie,
t'imi pallia,
Koine,
I>:iiinatia,
(•'reece,
T(Mli,
Ruiiie,
'^eeestion.
Date of.
578
590
6((4
607
608
015
G19
(5125
(HtO
040
042
640
655
1019
Yr$. viiiH. da.
o
5
\'i
I
(i
1
•2
«)
\\
H
H
n
lu
11
2
9
77
7;^
7!i
8;)
HI
8-2
83
84
.u^o™,,,,, „„a „„„u,fa,„ „„ -i.,tc.a'";,„;'r,2'z'j:,u',"i; .1;:,,';;,!
^. Vitaliaims,
AdeiHlulutj,
iJollll!) 1.
t'- Aj,'atho,
^^. l.«o II.
>'. «eiie<lict II.
lohii V.
CollO,
Carn[)ania,
Ibilllt;,
Uoiiie,
Sicily,
t<icily,
Rome,
•*^>rin.
Tlirace,
C:)7
Qli
67(i
678
083
684
685
687
14
4
1
3
G
1
5
•2
5
10
10
II
'27
17
II
15
14
12
10
U
•"ri^^ti/X"./ " """"'''' '^-"■-' - -^-A P^ter ana t1
85 S. Soixina,
Sicily,
687
13 8 24
Pfl
8h
8!l
iH)
9!
9-2
93
John VJI.
5*1881111113,
t'oiiHiaiiliiie,
C reece,
(•rrece,
Pyria,
^. ("rej^ory FI.
s*. <!re},'ory 111.
f'. Zachai^,
s^lephen II.
t-yria,
Roma,
S.ria,
^ reece,
Rome,
701
705
708
708
713
731
741
758
3
2
7
15
10
10
2
7
8
8
3
94
95
90
.•:,;;" i.r ""-v: "^ -^ -^"^ *'/- — .
13
17
'20
1-2
'24
I '2
14
3
97
98
lOi
'Oi»
J..'phenlll. R„n„,,
St. Stephen IV. . Sicily,
Constantiua, an Jlntipape.
^U^)l.en y R,„„^
f>. Paschal f. » '
H>i«e„iu3 II. r;;;^^;
ViJeaiine, RomeJ
1
III
10
!»
•SA
13
etc-
10
4
18
9
1-2
752
757
768
77'>
795
816
817
824
827
5
10
3
23
20
7
3
1
5
iO
5
7
2
I
29
27
17
10
3
17
•23
lu
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LIST OF THE POPE?.
AV>. Mimet.
103 Gregory IV.
KM StTKius 11.
105 I.U0IV.
IW Benedict III.
107 S. Nicliolua I.
108 8. Adriiiii II.
109 John VIU.
110 Marinus I.
111 Adriim IH.
112 Stephen VI.
113 Porinusus,
Country.
Rome,
Rome,
Rume,
Rume,
Kume,
Rome,
Rome,
Gallicia,
Rome,
Rome,
Cumpanin,
AeeiJts'on,
Date of,
837
844
817
855
858
887
873
888
884
885
891
Ooverned,
Yra. mot. Us.
16
3
8
2
9
4
10
1
1
6
SO
3
6
6
10
20
10 17
2
4
3
U
19
5
Srr^ius and Boniface cause troubles. Boniface is omitted by some
who crnstderhts apjwintment irregular ; by others, because of the
short period between his election and death.
114 Boniface VI.
115 Stephen VII.
110 RoMiuniis,
117 Theodore II.
118 John IX.
119 Benedict IV.
120 l,eo V.
121 Christopher,
Christ)ijilier, who toe '
his successor.
125 Sergius III.
123 AnnHtu?.iu8 III.
124 Lundo,
125 fohn X.
126 Leo VI.
127 Stephen VIII.
128 John XI.
129 Leo VII.
130 Stephen IX.
131 Muriniis If, ^
132 Afrapefiis II.
133 John XII.
Leo VIII.^ Jlnttpopr.
134 Benedict V.
135 John XIIL
130 Donws IL
137 Benedict VL
Rome, 896
Rome, 897 2
Wonteflaacone, 899
Rome, 899
Tivoli, «K) 3
Rome, B!i3
I -iipania, 903
Ka-rst, 904
/:.»vii!f/c possession of the See, was ejected bv
15
2 10
4 20
20
19
10 eta
1 9
6
i'.u*.ie,
Rome,
Sabinum,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
Rome,
904
911
913
913
928
929
931
936
939
943
946
956
964
965
972
972
7
2
15
2
4
3
3
3
etc. etc
2
6
etc.
6 15
1
10
6
4
6
7
12
10
15
lU
Boniface 11.^ or Franco, Antipope,
138 Benedict VII. Rome,
139 John XIV. Pa via,
140 John XV. Rome^
He is omitted by some at not having been eonteerated.
I4i John XVI.
8 etc etc.
1 -^tc. etc,
6 '.1 6
3
13 7
975
983
8
1
10
etc,
etc
etc
2 etc
BomOf
988
10 4 12
so
3
6
10
G
20
10
17
2
4
5
3
19
5
U
15
2
10
4
'JO
20
19
10
ela
1
9
G
"ject
edh
2tC.
etc
2
G
etc.
6
15
1
J 2
10
G
10
4
15
G
7
10
i3
LIST OF THE popes.
142
A'amet. Country.
Gregory V. Germany,
John XVII /Intipope.
143 -yjvester II Am.iioi-
144 John XVIll ) Aqtiltatn,
John XIX. \'
(Fatanus.) \ ' '«'
ii...edict Vlir. Ke";
Gregory, an JSntipope.
•'"»"'- ^- Rome,
H-dict IX. R,
Svu^etter and John, Jlntip ,t
«" ory VI. Rome,
145
146
147
148
140
150
•^ceeaiton.
Date of.
996
999
1003
1003
1009
1012
1021
GoternrA,
Yrt. mot, (it.
9 9 la
1
4
1 10
5 5
3
IS
8
1024
1033
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
Clement 11.
l>amjidU8 U.
S. Leo IX.
Victor II.
Stephen X.
Benedict X.—
Saxony,
Bavarid,
Alsace,
Sunbiii,
Lorrain,
1044
1046
1048
1049
1055
1057
9 8
10 etc. etc.
2 8
(doubtful) I Roman 1058 Jf>
II. « ._ .(?-)
Burgundy,
Milan,
1058
1061
159
Nicholas II.
Alexander II.
Cadalous, called Honorius n\ ^ntipope.
S. Gregory VII. i ^
"" 1073
5
2
11
9
2
6
9
15
23
18
6 25
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161
162
163
164
105
166
1086
1088
1099
13
11
18
3
4
5
24
18
4
ory VII. J „
{Hildebrand) \ Tuscany
Ouibert of Ravenna, called Clement III., Jintipope.
Paschal II. Tuscan^,
Three Antipopea quickly fc ow Ouibert.
Gelasius If. Caeta, mg
Maurice, Jirchbishop of Braga, .antipope.
CalliBtusII. pr^ee, ,1,9 , ,„ „
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Oregory, called Victor III. \ -/intipopet.
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A*0. Barnes,
167
Kits
169
170
171
172
Celesline II.
LuciiiH II.
EtiueaiuH HI.
Ari;iSt:i»iU8 IV.
Adriiin IV.
Alexander III.
Country.
Tuscany,
Bulognu,
Piuu,
Koine,
EhKliind,
Siunnu,
^Accession.
Date of.
1143
1144
1145
II. IS
1!54
1159
Oovemed^
JTra, moa. fU~
Octavian, called Victor /f .
Gnij of Cremona, called Paschal III.
John the jibbot, called Call is t us 11 J
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173 Lucius HI.
174 Urban III.
175 < injury VIII.
176 Cleinfut III.
177 Olesline III.
178 huKtcent III.
Cimti,
179 Hunorius III.
i)aniUl\
ISO Gregory IX.
Qniti,
181 Celefline fV.
Omttjrtione^
182 Innocent iV.
Fieschi.
183 Alexiuuler IV.
Conti,
184 Urbim IV.
135 Clement IV.
Fulcodiy
Lucca,
Milan,
Benevento,
Rome,
Rome,
I Anugni,
I RumCf
I Auugni,
I Milan,
I Genua,
I AnatniU
Troyes
(Frunct?,)
St. <>illes
(France,)
Vacancy of two years and nine months,
i Piacenza,
186 Gregory X.
Finconti,
187 Innocent V.
di Tarentaaiay
188 Adrian V.
Fieschi^
189 John XXL
190 Nicholas IIL
Orsini,
191 Martin II.
Ue lirion^
Genoa,
Lisbuti,
I Rome,
I France,
jJnt'popes.
1181
1185
1187
1187
1191
1198
1216
1227
1341
1243
1254
1261
1265
1271
1276
1276
1276
1277
1281
9
8
1
4
21 II
5 13
II 14
10
23
23
23
4
4
2
He is more generally called Martin IV., becaute the
rinua are also called Martin.
19\
Honor! us IV.
Sanrlli,
193 Nicholas IV,
}
i
Rome,
AscolU
Vacancy of two years and one month.
1285
4
1
3
6
2
10
2
3
9
18
25
9
10
18
6
9
10
8
1
14
5
3
18
11
5
14
6
5
14
3
1
4
3
9
24
4
4
10
8
2
1
3
3
5
2
9
3
4
1
6
100 named Ma>
S
S
4
1
!4
medf,
ua.
df.
!>
13
1
14
4
10
4
23
3
23
1
23
9
1
3
18
14
24
4
10
B
3
1
3
3
5
9
3
1
6
16(2 Mar
}
2
1
— —
LIST OF THE POI ES.
ATfl. Xatnet.
194 8. CelMUne V.
I)e Murrone^
Country,
I Isemia,
•^eeetnion.
Uate of.
1294
1023
Governed^
Ym. moa. da.
\7!^fr^'-'\f ^'•">''^^i'f'>r the Papacy, and reaigmd throujrk
humtlUy, and luvt of retirement and emtemplation! ^
195 nonifHce VIII. J .
C'ljetnn, \ Ana^i, 1294 g
196 Deiierlict XI. * n. ,
BocciHinu \ Treviw, 1303 j
197 Cletn.-nt V.
I)e Outh^
j France, 1305
8
9
10
11^
n
15
'^''iLncT' '""' '""" "-^ *" *^ceaaora, resided at .Avignon, ,n
Vacancy of two years, .hree months, and seventeen days.
I
198 John XXII.
199 Benedict XII.
FiiurnipT,
JOO Clement VI.
201 Innocent VI.
n\aihrrt,
202 Urban V.
Orimnnldi,
203 GreB;(»ry XI.
Roger,
This Pope went to reside at Rome. Urban had gone, but retumea
to Jtmgnon.
204 Urbiin VI. ) „ ,
Priimano, j Naples, 1378 11 C 6
Commencement of the nn-nt Kh\nm. cnuwd bv wime of the
Carchrmls hnvintc retinnl to Avii^ion. Hrid thore (lecliVrinK. ihHl they
chose (Jrbun l)y consinitnl. nnd iMid««r «^M'rcion: eU^jied RoIm-iI
Geneve, an Antipofie, who t(M>k the iiume of Cieoieiit VlU and he
was supported by sevorul princes.
I ('ahonj
( (Fniiicc,)
{ .Siverdiin
) (IVauiv.)
< i.imos^i'iS
) (Km nee,)
I Liino(f(>8.
\ Monde
( (Frrtiict',)
I Mmogefl,
1316
10
3
2»
.334
7
4
6
1342
10
aw
1
I3A2
9
8
26
1362
8
1
23
1370
7
2
28
203 Boniface IX.
TomacMi,
> Naples,
1389
Peter de Luna^ Antipope, called Benedict XIII.
306 Innocent VII.
MitjIiorrM,
20f7 Gregory XII.
Ck)riairoy
«08 Alexander V.
PhilargOy
\ Pulmona
\ (SicHy,)
I Venice,
\
1404
1 406*
I CoDdlH, 1409
14 U
3 91
3 6 4
10 •
1024
LIST OF tHE POrtb,
•^. Barnes.
aOO John XXIIL
CutaMy
Country.
I Naples,
Jleeeaainn,
Date of.
1410
Gmemed^
Yra. moa. da.
5 19
♦«T?a, ^'*""<''' o^ Constance, in order to terminate the schism, and
to restore the peace of the Church, reqiii-ed of th<j I'odo and hta
competitors to resign his right and their preteiisionr ffio??XII
Ixiu'i b^*^" ^«Pr^ '^t /!««- ?ave hi? formal reslgSaTS?.? Joh2
XX ni. hesitating, he was deposed, and Peter de Luna was d^Iared
SCaSirC' ^^« ^-- then vacant two yelS!";;^
210 Martin V.
ColonnOf
> Rome,
1417
13
9
Effidiua, called Clement F///., .antipope, succeeded to Peter il«
Luna in 1424, and In 1429 he made hi? submSion to Mwt n and
thus terminated the great schism. ' ^ '
211 EugenlusIV. / v .
Condulmero, \ Venice, 1431
15 11 SO
.amadeua^Duke of Savoy, called F'Jix V., Antif^, from 1439 t»
1449, when he was reconeUed to JVi^holaa.
212 Nicholas V.
2i3 Calllstus III.
Borffia,
814 Pius if.
Piceolominu
215 Paul 11.
Barbo,
216 Sixtus IV.
Delia Rovercy
217 Innocent VIII.
Cibo,
218 Alexander VI.
Lenioli Borttia.
219 Pius HI.
Piceolominu
220 Julius II.
Delia Rovere.
221 Leo X.
Medieiy
Sarzana,
> Spain,
I Sienna,
I Venice^
I Savona,
I Genoa.
( Valencl»
I (Spain,)
I Sienna,
I Savona,
> Florence,
1447
1455
1458
1464
1471
14«4
1492
1503
1503
1513
Martin Luther aommeneea hia achiam in 1517
Utrecht, 1523
I Florence, 1523
I Rome, 1534
I Rome, 1650
I Montenulciano, 1555
222 Adrian VI.
223 Clement VIII.
Medici,
224 Paul III.
fhrneacA
225 Julius III.
De Monte,
226 Marcellus II.
Csrvinii
8
3
5
6
13
7
11
9
8
1
10
15
5
9
3
11
10
10
3
8
8
10
1
19
29
etc
26
5
27
18
27
21
90
6
7
18
1«
n oi
IS
9
5
27
18
27
21
6
7
A'b. J^ames.
227 Puiil IV.
Carnfa.
228 Pius IV.'
229 St. I'i„8 V.
O/u's/ieri,
*30 Gregory XIII.
231 Sixitis V.
232 Urbu.i VI I.
233 Gregory XIV.
a/rohdati,
•*34 lunoceni IX.
f'lcr.kinetti^
235 Clenieiu VIII.
23G Leu XI.
Mfdieu
237 P,:ui V.
Binrgkese.
238 Gn^rory XV.
„„„ I'UdooisL
239 Urban VIII.
Barberini.
240 Innocent X.
PavipkUy,
241 Alexander VII.
Chiffi,
242 Clement IX.
o,.„ Bo.ipigUosu
243 Clement X.
244 Innocent XI.
Odeacalcki,
245 Alexander VIII.
246 Innocent XII.
247 Clement XI?
248 Innocent XIIL
C«««/,
249 Benedict XIII.
250 Clement XII.
251 Benedict XIV.
J-'iinhertinif
252 CieiiieniXill.
Md
LIST Of THE
ropEs.
1025
Naples,
Milan,
Date of.
QoverriKi,
Yrs. moa. da.
1555
« 2 27
1359
5 11 15
Lomhardy,
1
15(36
6 3 24
Bologna,
1572
'2 10 29
Ancona,
1.W5
5 4 3
[ Rome,
1
1590
13
Milan,
1590
10 10
Bologna,
1591
2 eta
Fano,
1592
13 i 3
Florence,
1
leos
27
Rome,
1
1605
15 8 12
Bologna,
1621
2 5
Florence,
1623
20 11 23
1 Rome,
1
1844
10 3 23
Vienna,
1655
12 1 16
Pistoja,
1667
2 5 19
Rome,
1670
6 2 24
Como,
Venice,
1676
13 10 23
1689
1 3 27
Naples,
1691
2 10
Urbiuo,
1700
20 3 25
Rome,
1721
2 9 27
1 Rome,
1724
5 8 23
Florence,
1730
9 6 25
1 Bologna,
1740
17 8 16
Venice,
1759
10 6 38
80*
1
loau
yo. Mimes.
253 Clement XfV.
Kiaiuranellu
254 Pius VI.
braachu
255 Pius VII.
iMaramontu
255 lAio MI.
J)ella Oenjra,
257 Hus viil.
Caatiglionu
258 Gregory XVI.
Ckippellari,
259 Pius IX.
LIST OF THE IMPES.
Country.
SSt. Angelo (
In Viulo, \
I Cesenu,
I Cesenu,
• Spoleto,
Cingoli,
' Belluno,
.ieeeaaion.
Date of.
1769
1775
1800
1823
1829
1831
Oovemeiy
Yra. moa, da,
5 4 3
24 6 14
23
ius IX. 1 „, ,
Maatai FerrettU \ Sinlgaglia, 1846
15
• 13
7 38
3 8
In ihe preceding catalogue, the reader will perceive a
number of antipopes, some schisms, and a few years of
vacancy Several of our adversaries have thence^a?gued
a cessation of tlie succession. A very few remarks will
suffice to show the fallacy of their argument. ^^
It IS no destruction of power in a rightful possessor, that
an ambitious opponent should endeavor to wrest it from
iiim. Ihe true pope was known by the judgment of the
church rightly informed of the merits of the claims and
rwS'fnnT^ ^""f^ may exist during the discussion, yet the
dec sion terminates this doubt. A schism is but an obstinate
continuance of the contest, and however protracted it may
me'^n't TiCt 'tl'"^ ^^ terminated b/the acknowledg-
ment of the lawful successor. A 7acancy is always un-
pleasant, but during its existence there Is a provisional
presidency, and the authority is preserved. "^««^na^
tvrYnn " T *^P"*^™Pl«te ^hc efforts made by ambition, by
tyranny, by vice, by heresy, and by so man/ other a-^ents
of destruction, to ruin the holy See; when ie see human
1 e woi 'oM' ^^^ ^''^"^^ ' ^' '"^ «* -^' "^^ - t-^^
3nh
t%
AbnW; of Christian doc.
Abstinence, days of, 80.
^^^ of filial reverence to Mary,
- — resignation, 94.
Acts of devotion after Com-
munion, 491.
77* the love of God, 777.
Advent, hymn for, 991.
— litany for, 682.
Afflicted, prayer for, 118.
Agnus Dei, the, 515.
Agony, the hwt, 817.
All bamts, hymn for, 1008.
-— — vespers for, 9«S.
Altar of the Blessed Vu-ffin
visit to, 542. ^ '
Aloysius, St., litany of, 758
— : prayer of, to the Blessed
Virgin, 92.
;; — prayers to, 758.
Angol Guardian, litany of, 7X9
7— prayer to. 75. ' *
Angels, holy, litany of, 715.
Angelus, the, 83.
Annua Ghristi, 505.
Anne, St., litany of, 721.
— -- indulgenced prayer in
honor of, 722.
Anniversary of Baptism, 564.
- — Conhrmation, 580.
Annunciation, hymn for, 1005.
Anointing, the, in Baptism,
^"'Snlls?"'^'^'^^^^-^^
aSw ^^^.'^^P^ «3^-
- — .vespers of, y68.
o",'l"008."- ^''"""'' "'J™*
Arch-Confraternity of the Im-
maculate Heart of Mary,
Ascension Day, hymn for, 997.
htany for, 655.
■—— vespers for, 968.
Anprnjes, the, 266.
Aspirations before or after
<^omm union, 484.
arter ditto, 489.
■~r ^«^«J*f or after Confes-
sion, 4o4.
tue Blessed Sacrament, 518.
Association of the Holy and
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
— Propagation of the Faith.
Athannsian Creed, 607.
Aoe Marla^ hh.
Baptismal vows, renewd of.
Baptism, sacrament of, 551.
anniversary of, 564.
-—ceremonies of, expiuinod.
001. * ^
lav. 34.
Order of, 554.
1028
INDEX.
BeatUudea, tlie eig-Tit, 33.
Bed, pniyer on getting into,
93.
Jien^dmte, tlie, 873.
Benediction of ii woman after
child-birth, .%!.
in child-birth, where
there i? danger, o9o.
Benediction of tiic Blessed
Sacrament, Order of, 987.
Benedictut*, the, 988.
Bernard, Father, prayer of, 68.
litanv of, 7o7.
St., hymn of, 937.
Bishops, prayer for, 111.
vespers' of, 973.
Blessing, a way of asking our
Lady's, rA(\.
last and plenary indiil-
jQfence, 797.
Bridget, St., six prayers of,
143.
Burial of the dead, 819.
of infants, 827.
Calendar, the, 13.
Candle, lighted, meaning of,
in Baptism, 554.
Canon of the Mass, 299.
Capital sins, the seven, 33.
examination of conscience
upon, 450.
Cardinal virtues, 32.
Ciirmel, Mount, Confraternity
of our Lady of, 547.
Causes invalidating confes-
sion, 437.
Celebration of Matrimony,
^ ritual for, 583.
Ceremonies of Baptism ex-
plained, 551.
Confirmation, 572.
Chaplet for the souls in Pur-
gatory, 837.
of' St. Joseph, 627.
Child-birth, benediction ofter,
591.
Cl.ild-biith, benediction in,
where there is danger, 5$'8.
Childhood, the Holy, institu-
tion of, 549.
Child, prayer for a, 118.
Children, prayer for, 117.
Chiiieso children, uistitution
in behalf of, 549.
Choosing state of life, prayer
for, 118.
Chrism, use of, in Confirraa-
tior), 572.
Christian doctrine, 81.
Christmas Dav, hymn for, 992.
vespers tor, 968.
Church, Catholic, prayers for,
110.
— — prayer on going into, 82.
Circumcision, vespers for feast
of, 968.
Commandments of God, -31.
examination of conscience
upon, 440.
of the Church, 32.
exaniination of conscience
upon, 449. [884.
Commemoration of the saints,
of St. Gregory (the great),
639. [639.
of St. Ignatius Loyola,
Collects and Gospels, 379.
Communicant, methodof hear-
ing Mass for intending, 496.
Communion, holy, aspirations
before aiul after, 484.
aspirations after, 489.
devotions for, 471.
prayers after, 477.
acts of devotion for, 486.
instructions for, 463.
Mass of thanksgiving
after, 505.
meditation before, 464.
Order of administering
to the sick, 782.
Compline, 975.
li) mu for, 982.
INDEX.
Office of, 937. ^^^7 ^'^^ ^'»^. 727.
Concord, prayer for, 245. ZZ Ks for i?°' ^^^•
Confession, devotiorls for 438 r^ ^ ^^h ^^^-
directions for, ise ' ^i^'^-V^'' ^?'^ »2, 830.
instructions fir, 435 l!!., ^ **'"'' ^'^ ««^«n. 88.
"^onfessor, hymn for a, 1009.
Lontessors, vespers for, 973.
Lonflnnation, ceremonies of
explained, 572.
—devotions before and after,
■ instructions on, 467.
-—Order of, 578.
Confiteor, the, 56.
Confraternity of the Blessed
Sacrament, 584.
-— Sacred Heart of Jesus,
524.
— our Lady of Mount Car-
mel, 647.
Congregation or family, pray-
er fo^^ 111. •^' ^ ^
Contrition, act of, 62, 7l, 453.
- — prayer for, 458.
Convert, form of reconciling.
&c., 765. ^'
Corporal works of mercy, 83.
Corpus Christ!, hymn for, 999.
litany for, 701
1029
- — vespers of, 968.
Counsels, evangelical, 84.
Cretto, the, 56.
Creed. Apostles', the, 06.
• Athanasian, the, 607.
Nicene, the, 56.
- — of Popp Pius IV., 769.
Cross, Hoi}, ftymn of the, 995.
Litany ot the, 693.
- — the way of the, 165.
CrucifiXj prayer before, 514.
Crucifixion, hymn of the, 996.
Days of abstinence, 80.
fastingj 29. ^.^^^^
' ob%atiOD, 29. I "^^^^
- — examination of conscience
upon, 450.
Death, happy, litany an^
prayers tor, 146.
- — meditation on, 121.
Degrees of men, prayer for aU,
Departing soul, recommenda-
tion ot; 799.
Depro/undis, the, 601,930.
Devotions for Communion.
471. '
— -- second and shorter me-
thod, 486
Confession, 488.
Coiifinnaiion, 569.
-gaining plenary indul-
gences, 248.
— -orning, 60.
- - evening, 84.
• the sick, 773.
— --to the Sacred Heart of
Jesus, 524.
ditto oi Mary, 536.
-- — to St. Aloysius, 758.
Devout client, address to St.
Aloysius, 759.
- — recommendation, a, 80.
Doctrine, Christian, 31.
Dolors of the Blessed Virgin,
hymn of, 1006.
litany of the, 713.
-- — prayers on the, 222.
Bomine, non sum dionus, 355
Doxology, the, 59.
Dying, litany for the, 815.
— — • three devout prayers. &o.
for, 812.
Easter hymn, 996.
litany for, 696.
I 1
1030
IKDEX.
Ejaculrttions, pioua, 281.
Ej;iciilut<>ry i»ni>er to the
BIosHod Sucraiiiciit, fiSS.
Ejdplmiiy, liyinu fur, 998.
Iitun.y tor, 681.
-; — VCr*])ors of, y(J8.
Eternal liaj»pii»css, meditation
on, iiio.
Euoliarist, Holy, figures of the,
4t)4.
-^ — niysterie.s of, 4({7.
Evan<,'elical coinisels, 34.
Eviinirolists, vcnpers for, 9G8.
Evening liynni, l»yu.
ppiyers, 84. 98.
-; — ditto^ anotlier form, 89.
Exuminution of conseience,
daily, 85.
before Confession, 440.
on the Ten Command-
ments, 441.
Exercise of union with tlie
Sacred Heart of Jesus dur-
ing Mass, 369.
Explanation of the Ceremo-
nies of Baptism, 551.
Conlinnation, 572.
holy Muss, 252.
of the Rosary of the
Blessed Virgin, 190.
of the Fcstivjils, 85.
Exposition of the Blessed Sa-
crament, (.)rder of, 987.
Extreme Unction, Sacrament
of, 786. [788.
Order of administering,
Faith nnd practice, summary
Faitii, Association for the
J'ropagation of, 548.
Family prayers, 94.
——or congregation, prayer
for. 111. * "^
Famine, prayer in time of, 112.
Fastnig days, 29.
Fa.sts of obligation, 29.
Feast of the Sacred ITeart of
Mary, 540.
Feasts, movublo, 15.
-; — obligiition, 29.
Fesii»..!s, vespers for, 968.
Fifteen mcilitations, 182.
Figures of tlie Holy Eucharist
m oil! Testament, 464.
Forgiveness of sins, prayef
^for, 113. ^ ^
Form of conferring the last
blessing and plenary irdul-
^ genee, 797.
Form of reconciling a con-
vert. &c., 765.
Forty Jiours' prayer, the, 516.
tour lust things, the, 34.
Francis, St., of JSales, protes-
tation after Confession, ro-
^ commended by, 460.
Friday, devotion's for, 139.
meditation fur, 126.
Friends, prayer f<;r, 114.
Fruits, the twelve, of the
Holy (ihost, 82.
prayer for, 570.
Gertrude, St., prayer of, to
the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
532. •
ilitto of Mary, 588.
Ghost, Holy, hymns of the.
997. •
litany of, 680.
seven gifts of the, 82.
prayer for the, 569.
sins aguinst the, 88.
twelve fruits of the, 82.
— - prayer for the, 570.
irloria in excelftia, 275.
Gloria Patil, 57.
Glorified, litany of Jeans, 698.
Gojiij^ forth, prayer at, 81.
into church, 82.
Golden Litany, the, 741.
Good Friday, hymn for, 99«.
GtM vvorktf.threeejiunerit, Sl»
Oospel of St. John, 322.
Grace bof )re mout, 82.
- — urtor, 8:i. ry,Q
Guara.un Angel, litauy it;
" pruyer to, 75. ^ '
llail Mary, 55. (o, ^gO
lappincsH eteruuU.;,ditution
Weart, bacred, of Jcmi^, hii
exorcise of union witJi, dur-
ing AIjuss, 3«ii. '
■ t'outnitoriiit.v of the, 534.
■ devotion to the, oL'-i.
■ lyiiinof tlie, lu()4.
— litany of, 7(>5.
Mary, AMsociatiouof,540
- — devo-ion to, 5a(i.
— ^u:'lulgenced prayer to,
- — litany of, ror>,
eati.ens prayer f.T, 114.
iloil, meditation ou, |24
eretio, prayer fur, 113*
Lioly water, prayer ut taking,
Husljaurl or wife, prayer for,
Uyjias, 9yu.
LATIN AND ENULfSH.
AUe^ie Jideles,—\Q taithful,
apI*oacli \e, siyy.
head hid, devoutly I udore
tlieo, liM>3.
Mmu /^^deoiptrjns,~.}>U tlier
ot (- irist, hear thoi. thy
people's cry, syo.
^iJ* wwWv rf^/!^7,— Gentle
star of ocean, 924, lu(»5.
^yeW««,_Ilaii,o Queen
ot lieaven, 887.
lliee! true body, lov4.
INDEX.
103]
ilyinnB :— .
8oro< Christ, liHtS).
/Mad, .SVo,.,-Sion, lin thv
voice, pMii. ' •*
•^l«;Ht Creator of \h»,liVlt,
w;r8'r ^^ ^-''^-
Qt'eeii of all tiie virgin
cJioir. «7i). '^'"
•lig Vic-til,,, i,H,„;
t^;"^"«, the !Sat ,.ur'^
^''*^'« /*''•'•"', />'^/'^/^ /r/,W
-ll'e I.<.rd u-hun, earih
"Mil m;„ and sky, «43,
y U'leen of heaven, ssh.
'V/fr., am, ./;«,/^,v:x,_ii;ji
J>«»Joiii()ij s thrniiu, !i4o.
chal of Acha/., y43. '
Jiueen of the heavens!
^«^/.'«, %<•//■<,,— MotJier of
mercy, nail, 8«8.
_ City ot rufiiiic, j>42,
M(tthcr iiiost pure, }»44,
ilaii, virginal Mot),er,!»41.
.,!*' .' "'.'/" i»i>i*t"i,~\hi\\
\ irgin most wise, !i;j!( *
i>tixUt JJa/r,-,-At the crosa
her station keeping, loutf.
adoration tailing, Jwu.
1032
llflEX.
Hymns :—
prftjRe thee, 861.
2t iucia ante Utimmm,—
Now with the fuat-doport-
o
in^ liKht, 982.
^«n» 6V«?a^r,— Como,
Creator Spirit, 097.
reni SancU SpiHtiM.—UoW
Spirit I Lord of Liglitl
998.
Ferhum aunemnm prodiens,
--The Word deMcondiiiff
from above, 909.
JENGLISH ONLY.
All ye who seek a certain
cure. 1004.
Botlileiiem, of noblest cities,
993.
FortJi comes the standard
of the king, 995.
Giver of life, eternal Lord,
Hark ! an awful voice is
sounding, 991.
Josu, Kedeenier of the
world, 992..
Jesu, tlie very thought of
thee, 994.
Joseph, pure spouse, 1008.
Lord of ctornai purity, O'JO.
My God, I love thee, 1009.
Now at the Lamb's hiirh
festival, 906.
Now with the rising golden
dawn, 990.
(»'orwheImed in deptlis of
^ woe, 906.
C Jesu, life-spring of the
soul, 1007.
thou eternal King, 997.
Thou loving Maker of man-
knid, 995.
What mortal tongue can
8iag,1005. ■
Ignatius, St., prayer of. 606.
Image of Blessed Virgin, visit
to, 542.
Immaculate Conception, litany
of the, 706. ' ^
Office of the, 987.
—-- Heart of Mary, Associa-
tion of, 540.
Incarnate Word, litany of the,
Indulgoncod prayer before
crucifix, 514.
Indulgence, plenary, and last
blosKing, 797.
Indulgences granted by Tope
I uis IX, 242. ^
Instructions on, 286.
• list of, 287.
Intant Jesus, litany of, 684.
Infants, burial of, 827.
Institution of the Holy Child-
liood, 549.
Instructions and devotions for
morning, 60.
tor Communion, 468.
- — Confession, 485.
hearing Mass, 252.
the sick, 778.
on Conflrmution, 567.
mdulgences, 286.
the sacrament of Matri-
mony, 581.
—-or sermon, prayer before,
Intending communicant, mo-
496 ^^'^^^ff ^»88 for an,
Intr&Uf the, 841.
Jesus glorified, litany of, 698.
Holy Name, ditto of, 75.
hymn of, 994.
/.'/""> !!*"ny of the, 684.
lite of, ditto of the, 687.
Psalter of, 154.
— 7 Sacred Heart of, devo-
tion to the, £24.
INDl.X.
J««U(>, Sacred Heart or, hymn
of tlif, Km. ' ^
- — litany of the, 703.
Jews, piuyor for, 113.
Joseph, St., untipliou to, 884.
— — liyniti to, 1UU8.
litany of, fiiy.
Journey, prayer heforo n, lU
JmljfuKMit, meditation on, 128.
Last Atrony, the, 817.
Last hle..>in^, und plenary in-
duljfenee, 7H.5.
- — toni- thini^s, the, 84.
Uioiiho, the, '21(0.
Lay Baptism, 84.
Lent, devotion for, 189.
hynuj for, »!I5.
rr- 'it "ly for, 736.
Litanies, «),')y.
Lituny for a happy death, 146.
tor tlie dead, 727.
another form, 730.
\'<}T the dyii% 815.
of Anirel Guardian, 719. '
Ble.ssed Sacnwnent, 7ui.
lilcssed Virgin, 107.
■ Golden, the, 741.
Holy Anjrols, 7l5.
Holy Gross, 693.
Holy (Jliost, 680.
!!<'!>■ ;>''"V"" ^^ Mary, 708.
iloly Trinity, 674.
~— • Immaculate Conception
706. '
Incarnate Word, 682.
Infant Jesus, 684.
Je.«*iis jrloritied, 698. [75.
Jesus, or the Holy 'Name,
- — Life of Jesus, 687.
- — Life of Mary, 710.
of Loretto, 217.
our Lady of Sorrows, 739
J'assion, 689.
■ Ponaiiee, 736.
Kesurrecfion. 695.
Sacrodlloart of Jesus, 703.
1033
Litany of the Sacred Heart of
Maryj 705.
Samts, 662.
Scriptural, the, 676.
—-Seven Dolors of the
Jilessed Vir,;in,7l3.
Jt- AI(.ysiM.s(j„i,zaffn.7C0
M. Anne, 721. '
St. Francis Xavier, 631.
—--•M. Josejdi, fill).
St. Stanislas Kotska 723
'^;- Vincent of Paul,' 7^5.'
■ St. J'atriok, 614.
^^t. 'John the Baptist, 616.
M. UuirlesBorromt'o (ji8.
M. Ignatius, 642.
St. Teresa, 649.
—-- for the souls in Purga-
tory, 734. ^
St. i'eter, 749.
Jt. Mary Magdalen, 7/>0.
St. I'Inlomena, 752.
" St. I'aul, 7.)4.
St. Stephen, 755.
St. Bernard, 757.
-^St. Alphonsus Liguori,
Lord's Prayer, 55.
Loretto, litany of, 107.
paraphraao on, 217.
M,ujnijicat, the, 925, 967.
Manna, ligure of the Iloly Eu-
/^Itik 1*!. .4 Ant *'
of,
ch.'irist, 464.
Marriage^ solemnizing
when torbidden, 32.
Married persons, prayer for,
Martyrs, vespers for, 973.
Mary Association of the Holy
and Immaculate Heart of
540. '
devotion to, 536.
litany of the Holy Name
of, 708.
ditto of Sacred Heart of,
ro5.
87
1034
INDEX.
Mnsa, an cxereipe of union
With the Siicrcd Heart of
Jesus, (lurinjf, 869.
Vuiutu of tlie, 299.
devotions for, 840.
expJanution of the, 256.
• for tlie dejul, 325.
■ instructions for hearing,
inotliod of Jiearincr, for
an intending conunuuieunt,
496. '
— -- of tlianksgiving after
toinnnnnon, 356.
-— Ordinary of the, 268.
Matnnioiiy, KituaJ of, 583.
sacrament of, 581.
Meditation before Commu-
nion, 4(14.
■ thiil V, sub^'ects for, 84.
— — - method vi hearing Mass
by way of, 361.
Meditations, tifteen, on tlio
Passion, 132.
for (ivary day ia the
Mysteries in the Holy Euch*.
rial, 467.
— - of tlie RoHary, prayers on
the, 218.
Nume, Holy, of Josus, hymn
of tlie, mi4. ' V «
litany of the, 75.
dittoof Mary, 708.
Necessity, praver in any, 112.
Wew \ear'a day, vespera of,
Nicene Creed, 56.
Night i)rayers, 104.
Novenas, 60y.
and otiier devotions, 081.
week, 120.
Mem^ifdrt, the, 58.
Mercies of God, meditation
on, 125.
Mercy, corporal works of, 83.
spiritual works of, 32.
Metliod of hearing Mass by
way of meditation, 361.
for an intending commu-
nicant, 496.
for the dead, 825.
Micitael, St., hymn of, 1007.
MimUiy, meditation for, 121.
Morning hymn, 990.
■ piiiyer, 60.
second form, 66.
third ditto, 69.
Mortal sins, the seven, 83.
examination of conscience
on, 450.
Moveable feasts, table of,
16.
Novena in honor of the Name
of Jesus, 609.
to the Sacred Heart, 610.
to the Blessed Virjrin.
612. *^ '
to St. Patrick, 618.
to St. John the Baptist,
to St. Charles Borromoo.
617. '
to St. Joseph, 621.
to St. Francis Xaverius.
633. '
St. Ignatius, 644.
— — to St. Teresa, 650.
JSum UiMittigj the, 984.
Obligation, davs of, 29.
fasts of, 2*9.
Occasional prayers, HO.
Offertory, the, 285.
Oliice of the Blessed Virgin.
839. * ^
another, of ditto, 945.
of the hnmaculate Con-
ception, 937.
of the Blo.sso'l Sacramout,
9<)o.
On Prayer, 7.
Onler of a.lministerintr Holv
C(. mmunion to the sick, 784.
INDEX.
Ordor of administering Ex-
treme Unction, 788.
• Baptism, 554.
( •oiitinnHtion, 573.
the Buriul of the Dead.
81 y. '
infants, 827.
— ;- Kxfto.-sition and Benedic-
tion of tlie Blessed Suora-
niiMit, 9c<7.
Ordinary of .Mohs, 268.
mlaUrln Jiustia^ looo.
Popes, list of, 1018.
Pajjranrt, prayer fur, 114.
Purapliruse on the litany ol'
Lorctto, 217.
Parents, prayer for, 117.
Partial indulgence explained,
237. '
Paschal lamb, a %ure of the
Holy Kucliarist, 4i)4.
Passion, rirteen meditations on
the, 182.
hyum of the, 995.
litany of the, 689.
meditation on tlie, 126.
method of hearinj? Mjuss
by way of meditation on,
361.
scapnlar of the, 550.
thirty days' prayer in
honor of, 139.
■ to the Blessed Vircfin,
87.
PaUr nnntefy 55.
Penance, litany of, 736.
parts of, 436.
sacrajnent of, 435.
Persecution, prayer against,
X i ^*
Perseverance, prayer for, 113.
Pestilence, prayer in tinj3 of,
112.
Peter and Paul, SS., vefpcrs
Pious ejaculations, 231.
1035
Pins IX., indulgences granted
by, 242.
Plenary indulgence and lost
blessing, 797.
exjdained, 286.
Pope, prayer for the, 110.
Practice, summary of, 51.
Prayer, Lord's, tlie, 55.
for the whole state of
Christ's Church, 246.
indulgenced, before a
crucifix, 514,
of iSt. iMoysius, 92.
of St. nard, 58.
of St. Ija-natius,5u5.
IVayors, evenhig, 84.
fur a family, 94.
for the Church and Rul-
ing Powers, &c., 25i>.
for obtaining Plenary in-
dulgences, 243.
for the dead, 92, 830.
morning, 60.
night, 84.
occasional, 110.
six of St. Britlget, 143.
to the Blessed Vir"-in.
542. ° '
various, 110.
Prayer, thirty days', to oui
Blessed Keileenrcr, 137.
the Blessed Virgin, 139.
to St. Augustine, G28.
^ to St. Angela, iVi'.K
to St. Ursula, 629.
to St. Aloysius, 630.
to St. Francis Xavcrius,
637.
to our Angel Guardian,
720.
in honor of the Blessed
/irgin, 722.
for guidance into Truth,
764.
for a hajipy death, 146
universal, 13i. [ri2.
I'rccept:
six, of the Church,
1036
)NDEX.
Precepts of the Churcli, ex-
ami nution of conscieuee on,
449. '
Prefaces at Mass, the, 293.
Prejruaiiey, pniver for a wo-
mm in state^of, 589.
Presorvjition of concord, pray-
er for, 112.
Propiiirntion of the faitli, As-
sociation for the, 548.
Protestation after Confession.
460.
concerning^ death, 780.
Psalms, Gradual, 603.
other occasional, 603.
Penitential, 596.
LATIN AND ENGLISH.
Psalm cxix. ^f/ Dominum,—
When 1 was in
trouble, &c., 899.
cxxii. Ad te lemvl, — Un-
to thee Imve I
lifted up mine
eyes, Ac, 905.
cxviii. lieati ifMndcuUiti,
— Blessed are the
undeliled in the
way, &c., 809.
cxxvii. Bmti omnes, —
Blessed are all
they that fear the
Lord, &c., 913.
oxi. Beatus vir^ — Bless-
ed is the man
that fear.ch the
Lordj <fec., 962.
Ixuiv. JSen^luisti iJoml-
w«,— Thou hast
blessed thy land,
Lord, &c.^ 893.
*«^ Jantate Ihrmiuo . .
canttite^ — Sing
unto the Lord,
«fec. Sing, <kc.,
858.
Ps. cxlix. Cantate Domwa . ,
lam ejuH^ &c.,—
Sing unto the
Lord, Ac, let his
_ praise, ifec, 877.
xcvii. Cantate lUninno . ,
(/via mlra/iilia^—.
Sing unto the
Lord, A'c, for he
hath done, &c.,
856.
xviii. CofU emirrant, —
The heavens de-
clare, <fee., 845.
ex. Conjitelxir tlhi . . ,
in cmisLlio^ — \
will praise thee,
&c.,intheassem-
blvj tfcc, 960.
cxvii. Conjitemhil Domi-
no^— O praise ye
the Lord, &c.,
806.
cxv. Credlill^ — I ])e-
lieved. and there-
fore, (tc, 968.
iv. Cum invucufom, —
"When I culled
upon him, <Ke.,
978.
''xxix. De jirofnndis^ —
Outofthe depths,
&e., 6nl, yj^o.
Ixii. Deiis, Jjeus 7neu8,
— O (iod, my
God, &c., 870.
Ixix. Beus in adjutori-
'um, — O (Jod,
come to my jis-
sistan. e, 668.
liii. I>eu8 in nomine tno^
— O God, save
me in tiiy name,
<fec., 892.
lx\ i. Den^ in'tMereat'ir,—'
May Grod bo u.cr-
ciful.
CiCt;., o{.
INDEX.
&c.,
Pb. xlv. Lent no/tter refa-
IS our re luge,
&C., (>')(>.
cix. JJixU iJomlnuN^ —
Tlie Lord said,
&0.J 917.
Vkii. Uonu/te, DomiiiuH
mj.iUir,—0 Lord,
our Lord, Ac.
843. '
cxxx. Do f nine, mm ent,—
Lord, my licurt
i« not lifted up,
&c., 9aL
oxxxviii. JJoiniiie, prohadi,
—O Lord, thou
Imst proved uie,
&c., 970.
xxiii, Domini est terra, —
The eartli iu
the Lord'b, &c.,
847.
xcii. Doviinm regnavit,
decoi'em, — The
Lord hutli rei»;ii-
ed, he is clothed,
ifee., 8<)7.
xovi. Dominas regnavit,
exulteL — Tiie
Lord hath reij,'n-
ed, let the earth,
(fee., 855.
cxx.\iii. Ecce nunc, — Be-
hold now, &c.,
982.
xliv. Eructavit cor me-
■um, — My heart
Imth uttered,
&e.j 848.
izxxvi. Fundtimenta ejun,
— licr foundu-
tioiis, &e., 852.
OXXV. In conoertetulo, —
When the Lord
turned again,
&0., 969.
87
1037
P«. cxiii. /,» exitu Israel,—
—•VVIien larael
cnine out, A'c.,
9«4. '
XXX. In te, Domine, upe-
ra/)i,— In thee.
O Lord, have I
hoped, Ac, 979.
XCIX. Juhittlte 1 CO — .
SiiJg jovfiilly
unto God, &c'.,
8(59. '
cxxi. LiKtatiis mm in ?d»,
—\ was ^'jatl ut
tlio thingrt, &e.,
9(Jl. '
cxlviii. Laudate Dominvm
de e(xliH,—VviiiA9
the Lord from
the Ijeuven.s, &c.,
875. '
d. LoMtLiU doininum
in. HunotiM ejua, —
J'raise the Lord
in his liuly places,
•fee., 873.
CXvL Luudtite Ihminiim
omues aentex^ —
I'raise tlie Lord,
all ye gentiles,
&e., 894.
cxii. Ltindate. piieri, —
i'raisc tha Lord,
ye children, tVrc,
919.
xlvii. Lauda Jerusalem,
— J 'raise the
Lord, O Jeru-
Halem, Ac, 922.
CXX. Leeavi tn-ulox, — I
have lifted up
mine eyes, Ac,
900.
cxxxi. Mf.mento, Doming,
— (J Loril. re-
member Jjiavid,
Ac., 973.
1038
INDEX.
Psalm 1. Miserere, — Have
iiiDrey upon lije
rfw., 5«JU, 7<)6.
cxxvi. iV/<<i iJunilnuxi^ —
Unless the Lord
^ ... ,!'."Jl'^, &e., yi2.
cxxm. i\wt ,^«.j:<^ Ay/wi-
-;*«*,— Unless tlic
Lord hud been
•with us, &c.,
oxxiv. 4>«i confidant, —
They who trust
in tiio Lord, «fee.,
907. '
. xc. ^«4 habitat,— \\q
that dvvellcth,
.., &c., 980.
oxxvm. ii(kpe exmignave-
ruut, —\\l^i\y a
time have tliey
. ,/"H*(''t, &.Q., 1129.
XCIV. Vtmittexidtemus,—
O come, let ua
Biug, (fee., 841.
ENGLISH ONLY.
xxxi. ^i-aii qnorum, —
BloHscd are they
whose sins are
forgiven, &e.,
597. '
cii. Benedic anima,—
■Bless the Lord,
O my soul, *fee.,
612. '
e3ixx\\i. CuufitSor tibi...
qi(oni4irn,~i will
praise, &c., for
thou hast heard,
cxiuj. Vomine, exaiidi . . .
auribus, — Hear
my prayer, o
Lord, &t'., give
«Hr, (fee, 602.
Psalm ci. Doini u, fxavdi . . .
€t cUtiiiur, —
Lord, liear my
prayer, ki\, and
let m> 3ry, &c..
6'.i().
vi. Dumine, ne iti fu-
rore. Miiifrcrg
Tfiei, — i^ord,
rohuke me not,
V &e. lliiveuiercy
... ,*'" »>e, ;-)ii6.
xxxvui. Ifontlne, ne in fu-
rore. Q It on i am
M(/Ut(e,—{j Lord,
rebuke me not,
Ac. For thine
.„ arrows, du-., oitr.
cxxxni. Xtre nunc Unedi-
cite, — Lehold,
wow bless ve the
CXXXU. M-vce qiioin. honiim
— Behold hovv
good and how
pleasant, ^fco.,
6o8. '
XIX. Exauduit te I)o-
7m.nm,~yiixy the
Lord hoi.r thee
m the day, &o.,
XXXV. Inelina Dt^iine
Incline tlii'ne
C""*, O Lord,
, ... ,*c-» 60,-).
ixxxni. Quam diUcta
How lovojy are
thy tabenlacles,
&c., 604.
Psalter of Jesus, 154.
Purgatory, chaplet for the
souls in, 837.
litany for ditto,-704.
prayers for ilitt.., 8;30.
— -seven supplications foi
ditto, 833.
INDEX.
Quaranf Ore, the, 516.
litiuiy and prayers for,
6()2. '
1039
Rccommondation, devout, a,
80.
of a. departing soul, 799.
--— Hhort. to God, 114.
Ee4jiha coeli, 888. [1012.
Eeiiiciiibranee of the raiusion,
ioncwtil of baptismal vows,
the grace of Confinna-
tioi;, prayer for, 580.
Kc.si«ruutiori, act of, 94. [695.
Kesurreotion, htany of tho
Ehymo of St. Thomas Aqui-
nas 1003.
Kitiuil for celebration of Ma-
trimony, 583.
Rosary of the Blessed Virgin.
190. * '
tirst method, i92.
second ditto, 202.
tliird ditto, 207.
- — <■ prayer for, 218.
Eosary of the Blessed Name of
Jc8us, 224.
Saci-ament. Blcpsed, Benedic-
tion of the, 987.
— — Confraternity of the, 534.
ejaculatory prayer to tlic,
53").
hymns of the, 999.
• litany of the, 701.
visit to the, 517.
Sacrament of Baptism, 551.
— — Confirmation, 567.
■ Extreme Unction, 786.
Matrimony, 581.
Penance, 435.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, an
exorcise of union with, dur-
ing Mass, 369.
=— Coufrateriiity of the, 524.
devotion to, 524.
Sacred heart of JeauH, hymn
ot tlie, 1004. ^
litany of, 708.
Sacred Heart of Marv, devo-
tion to, 586.
fcjwt of, 640.
-; — litany of, 705.
Sacrifice of the Mass ex-
plained, 256.
Saints, commemoration of the,
884.
- — litany of the, 662.
Salt, use of, hi Baptism, 652.
Salve Refjina, 57.
Saturday, meditation for, 127.
Scapular, Confraternity of the,
Scapular of the Passion, 550.
Schismatics, prayer for, 118.
Scriptural litanv, 676.
Secreta, the, 292.
Sermon, prayer before, 283.
Seven Sacraments, the, 82.
■ supplications for the
souls in purgatory, 883.
Sick, devotions and instruc-
tions for, 773.
— — Order of administering
Holy Communion to, 782.
- — prayer for, 114.
Simeon, canticle of, 984.
Sin, another's, nine ways of
heini? accessory to, 34.
Sins against the HolyGliost,83.
Sins crying to heaven for ven-
geance, 33.
the seven dcadlv, 33.
Sorrows, litany of our Lady
of, 739. ^
Soul departing, recommenda-
tion of, 799.
Souls in purgatory, chaplet
for, 837.
litimy for, 727, 784.
prayers for, 8«3.
seven tfui)pliCJitiorjs for.
833. '
J 040
INDEX.
Spirit, Holy. See. Ghost, Holy.
Spiritual works of mercy. 82.
Stiuiialas Kotska, St., litanv
of, 723. ^
State of life, prayer for choos-
^ uitr 118.
Stations, or way of the cross,
pr:i}er.s for the, 165.
etu(ly, prayer before, 116.
Subjoettj for daily meditation,
Suffering, prayer in, 780.
Summary of Christian faith
and practice, 61.
Sunday, meditation for, 120.
vespers, 959.
hymn for, 991.
Tantum ergo, the, 1000.
7e Deum, the, 861.
Tempted, praver for the, 118.
Ion Commandments, 81.
rimnksgiving after Commu-
nion, Mass of, 505.
Thayer F., prayer of, 764.
llieological virtue 82.
Three devout and profitable
prayers, &e., for the dying,
Tlmrsday, meditation for.
125. '
Tree of life ; . a figure of the
Ihwy Eucharist, 464.
Trinity, Holy, litany of, 674.
Inmalum, the, 93.
Tuesday, meditation for, 123.
Tj i es of the Holy Eucharist,
464. '
'tion, Extreme, sacrament
of, 786.
•—Order of administering,
78°.
Union with the Sacred Heart
ot Jesus during Mass, an
exercis^e of, 869.
Universal prayer, 13].
Various prayers and devo-
tions, 128.
Vespers for Sundays and Fes-
tivals, 959.
of All Saints, 968.
—7- of Apostles and Evanffel-
ists, 968.
of Ascension Day, 968.
of Christmas Day, 968.
of Confessors and Bi-
shops, 973.
of Epiphany, 988.
of Martyrs,*'973.
of New Year's Day, 917.
- "*' SS. Peter and Taul,
the Blessed Virgin,
Holy
and
of
968.
— of
917.
— of Virgins
Women, 968.
Via Ctucis, 165, 178.
Viaticum, Holy, the, 782.
^ igils, 29.
Vincent, St., of raul, litany of,
Virgin, Blessed, antiphons of.
887. '
hymn of, 1005.
litany of, 107.
meditation on, 127.
little Office of, 839.
the Immaculate Concep-
tion, 987.
- prayer
of St. Aloysius
to, 92.
Kosary of, 190.
seven dolors of, 222.
-;;— visit to, 542.
Virtues contrary to the sevqu
deadly sins. 33.
four cardinal, 32.
-^7-;- tliree theological, 0%
Visit to the altar or image of
the Blessed Virgin, 542.
Blessed Sacrament, 517.
533.
Biicred Heait of ucaus,
INDEX.
1041
Vocation, prayer for knowing,
118.
Votive oblation to St. Joseph,
626. [564.
Vows, baptiamnl, renewal of,
Water, Uoly, praver at taking,
82. f blessing, 546.
Way of asking our Lady's
tlie Cross, 165.
Wednesday, meditation for,
124.
Whitsuntide, hymn for, 997.
lituny for, 680.
Wife or husband, prayer for,
lie.
Women, holy, vespers of,
968.
Word, Incarnate, litany of,
682.
Works, corporal, of mercy,
88.
spiritual, ditto, 82.
tnreo eminent good, 84.
Wounds, live, of our Saviour,
prayers on, 150.
sacred, prayers of St.
Bridget in honor of, 143.
Xavier, Francis, St., hymn of«
1009.
Utaiiy of, 681.